Betrothed To My Lover’s Brother – Episode 17

BETROTHED TO MY
LOVER’S BROTHER

{ He’s heartless, she’s stubborn}

Episode 17

By Chidimma M.

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“Louis….” She called.

Louis walked up to her with his hands in his pocket. This morning was really a bad morning for him.

* Flashback *

Louis sat up on a bed as he groaned. He was feeling intense migraine. He saw he was naked and then looked at his side to see an unknown lady sleeping beside him.

He stood up from the bed then walked to the bathroom of the hotel to take a shower. After his shower, he walked out of the bathroom and saw the lady was awake.

Giselle smiled at Louis. Last night was the best night she’s had in a while.

“Miss, I’m sorry about what happened last between us was a mistake. I wasn’t in my right state of mind” He said.

“I don’t care. You’re pretty good I bed. Why don’t we become fvck buddies?” Giselle asked.

Louis quickly got dressed….

“I’m sorry but that’s a no” Louis said and made to walk out but stopped on his tracks.

“Can I know your name miss” He asked.

“Giselle” She replied. In the norms she never tells her name to men but she felt the will to tell him.

“Alright” Louis replied and walked out of the room.

* End of Flashback *

“Sapphire, I came to remind you of our deal. Hope it still stands” Louis said.

“I don’t know but I’m not too sure of bringing myself to do that to him” Sapphire said.

He made to touch her but Emile blocked his way.

“Don’t touch my boss’s property” Emile warned.

They both exchanged glares before Louis looked back at Sapphire. He looked at her for a while before walking away.

Sapphire looked back at him walking away before entering the hospital with Emile by her.

“If you want my advice I’ll tell you to stay away from that guy. You’re married and it’s inappropriate for you” Emile said.

Sapphire looked at him.

“You think so. Okay, I’ll follow your advice. Thanks” She replied.

“Sure”

Sapphire walked into Yolanda’s office while Emile stayed outside.

“Good morning Yolanda” Sapphire greeted.

“Morning Saph” She replied.

Well they became friends since Sapphire began working in the hospital. She’s the only person who knows she’s married and who also knows how it went.

“So tell me any improvement on your memory?” Yolanda asked.

Sapphire nodded with a smile on her lips.

“This morning as I was having my bath, I remembered I used to have my bath with someone I called sis so I guess I have a sister” Sapphire said happily.

“Wow, that’s great news then! You have a sister, wow” Yolanda said with a smile on her lips.

“And apart from that, what else comes to your mind” Yolanda asked.

Sapphire thought for some while and shook her head negatively.

“That’s still good news you are slowly improving. I’ll help you look for your sister ” Yolanda said.

“Aww, thanks alot Landa” Sapphire said.

“Anytime” She replied.

After some minutes of discussion, Sapphire walked out of the office which made Emile to stand up.

“How did it go ma’am” Emile asked.

“I have a sister!!” Sapphire exclaimed.

Emile smiled satisfactorily. That’s great news she’s getting back her memories.

“That’s great news ma’am” He replied as they walked out of the hospital.

A car drove and stopped in front of them. Sapphire remarked the car to be Derek’s. Maybe he sent a car to pick her up.

“Why is he becoming so nice all of a sudden.” She asked herself.

“Let’s go” Emile said and opened the door for her.

“So tell me Emile, do you have a family?” Sapphire asked.

“Yeah I do” He replied

“I’m sure your wife must be so pretty!!” Sapphire said.

It was followed by silence.

“She died” He said.

“Oh…sorry about that” Sapphire and stayed quiet. Why is that people’s wife and mother are just dying?

“It’s nothing. Such is life, so where next shall we go” Emile asked.

Sapphire thought for a while.

“Let’s go and pay Derek a visit at his company” Sapphire said.

Emile told the driver who took the direction prescribed.

The car stopped in front of a huge and tall company. The car opened and Emile got down.

He stretched his hand and Sapphire took it, getting down too.

Sapphire looked at the building in front of her in pure admiration. She began walking heading to the company.

The workers looked at her as she walked pass them admiring the place. Well they were wondering what’s a pretty lady doing here.

“Sapphire” Someone called.

She turned and smiled as she saw Fabian.

“Dad!” She exclaimed and hugged him. Fabian looked further behind her and saw Emile standing there. Emile looked at him and diverted his gaze.

“What are yoi doing here?” Fabian asked.

“Well I wanted to pay Derek a surprise visit” Sapphire said and smiled.

Fabian smirked.

“Looks like someone is already bonding” Fabian teased and pinched her cheek.

“Dad…” She said. Honestly she likes her dad behavior now than before. He’s no longer that too serious and he’s more cheerful.

“Alright, I won’t tease you. There’s his office” Fabian pointed at a door with CEO boldly written on it.

“Thanks dad” She said and pecked his cheek before walking to the door.

He saw a woman. Must be his secretary…

“Good morning. Please can I see Derek?” Sapphire said to the secretary.

“Do you have an appointment with him” She asked scanning her from top to bottom.

“No” She replied.

The secretary pressed a button.

“Boss, a woman is out here and I demanding to meet you” The secretary said on the phone.

“Alright boss” She said and hung up.

“He says you should go in” She said

Sapphire nodded and turned to Emile.

“I’ll just stay here while waiting for you” Emile said.

“Okay” Sapphire replied and walked in the office.

He saw Derek sitting on his chair with his coat hung on the chair’s arm. He had his tie hanging loose on his neck with some of the button of his shirt left unbuttoned.

Sapphire found herself drooling over him. He’s always so gorgeous when he is engrossed in work. He just looks like a model…

Derek looked up from his laptop and was surprised to see Sapphire here. What’s she doing here?

“Sapphire” He called and stood up, walking towards her. Sapphire shook her head and got back to her senses.

“Uhm, I’m sorry if I disturbed your working session. Just thought of paying you a visit” Sapphire said.

Derek smiled….

“That’s cute. Can’t believe you missed me” He said.

“I didn’t say I missed you” Sapphire said and frowned.

“That’s harsh” Derek commented.

He walked up to his chair and picked up his coat then wore it and he began buttoning back.

“Wait…” Sapphire said and walked up to him. She held unto his tie and then fixed it back for him before looking back at his face.

She found herself mesmerized by his eyes. Sapphire shook her head and got back to reality. What happening to her?

They both walked out of the office. Derek turned to his secretary..

“I’m taking a break. Make sure no one enters my office” He said and she nodded. He then turned to Emile.

“Take a break. I’m going on date with my wife and I need some privacy. I will bring her back here so you can take her home” He said and Emile nodded.

He then held Sapphire hands and looked at her.

“Shall we go?” He asked and she nodded.

They began walking away.

“Geez, must you broadcast to everyone that I’m your wife?” Sapphire asked.

“Why not? Is it easy to get married?” Derek spoke.

The workers stared at them in pure awe. They couldn’t believe that their boss is talking to a female in a soft tone and more to that, they’re holding hands.

They both walked out of the company and Derek opened the car door for her to enter. She entered and he closed it before going to his side of the car. He boarded the car and then zoomed off.

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Location: Canada

Sapphire gulped down a bottle of water. She was just done doing her daily workout.

Her cute girly abs could be seen from the top she was wearing. She used a white towel hanging on her shoulder to wipe off her sweat.

An arm wrapped round her waist. She smiled as she knew who it was….

“Cam, what you doing here? You have to go to work!” Sapphire said.

“I’m the boss of my company and I decide when I go or not” He replied.

She turned and faced him then kissed him on the lips…

“Tell me, when all these are over. Where do you want us to spend our honeymoon?” Cameron asked.

“In Paris. But I really want my sister to be part of it.” Sapphire said.

“Don’t worry, you two will unite pretty soon. I have faith” Cameron replied and kissed her nose.

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“I think I prefer yellow to pink. Pink doesn’t really suit me” Sapphire said and shoved a spoon of chocolate cake into her mouth.

“Really? Well I don’t care what you wear, you always look cute to me” Derek replied taking a sip from his drink.

Sapphire looked at him suspiciously…

“Why are you different all of a sudden. Are you sure you’re not having a fever or something,” Sapphire asked.

Derek chuckled…

“Well you’ll know with time.” He replied.

They continued eating in peace. Sapphire held on to her head tightly as she felt some images flashing into her mind

“Are you okay?” Derek asked and held her hand.

“Celina?” Sapphire said.

Derek looked at her in confusion.

“What do you mean?” He asked.

Sapphire looked at him with the same confusion in her eyes…

“I think my real name is Celina” She said.

TBC

© Chi Löve