Chapter 1:Get ready to be married

Pamela Grayson ran into her room and shut the door. She stood with her back to the door and let her tears run down her cheeks.

Her gentle sob became loud. She has no way to relieve herself from this nightmare she woke up to find herself in.

Why, why does it always have to be her?

Every unpleasant experience in the family must be either blamed on her, forced on her or she had to bear the brunt of it.

Every plate that broke in the house was blamed on her, every pipe that licks was definitely her fault.

But this is the height of it. How can her parents not be concerned about her happiness and future that they decided to marry her off to an incapacitated man?

"Listen to me Pamela, we have no option but to force you into this marriage. You are the only chip in our hands and there is nowhere we could turn to…"Freddie Grayson explained.

His words were like needles, poking Pamela's heart. Her palm clenched in pain. The pain in her heart was hurting her.

Isn't family the most important inheritance anyone could have? Why is her own family the oasis of her pain?

They would hurt her feelings, trampled on her self esteem and the next minute drag her to do their will.

"You should be good and do what your father and I have decided for you. We have raised you for twenty two years and treated you like a princess.

This is the time for you to behave like a filial daughter and make us happy. You will marry the young master of the Hayden's family…"Freya Grayson.

Freddie and Freya Grayson were Pamela's parents. The parents she grew up knowing, the ones who raised her. Even if they are the worst of parents any child could have, Pamela had no one else to call her parents except them.

Pamela sniffled and squinted. Did her mother just say they treated her like a princess?

Isn't her situation worse than a maid's? At Least a maid would have a share of her meal after she cooks and have a period where she would be off duty to take care of herself.

But not her. She stays in the tiniest room in the house and sleeps on a narrow bed that gives her no space to turn easily on her side when sleeping, otherwise, she would fall off.

She's the eldest but Emma lives more comfortably and satisfied than her. She does the entire chores in the house while Emma remains on the couch, and stays chatting and commenting on the latest events on social media.

The real daughter they treated like a princess was not her but Emma. She's the maid and Emma is the princess, more domineering than the fairy tale princesses.

She(Pamela) had to work part-time to pay her tuition fees while her parents would go any length to help her sister get every single thing she asked for and those she didn't ask but they felt she would need them.

She's not jealous of her sister but she should also be treated a little bit like a member of the family and the eldest daughter.

But now, when she just graduated from college and was thinking of getting a proper job, they called her and told her to marry Louis Hayden.

Without putting her happiness and opinion into consideration. They slated the wedding to take place the next morning.

She was informed a few minutes ago with the sole purpose of preparing herself to be a bride the next day.

And now, they claim to treat her like a princess? Princess of Grayson's kingdom,she guessed.

"Get ready, in a hour, Louis Hayden's parents will be here"Freya declared and Pamela's heart beat almost skipped.

Leah and Ellis Hayden would be visiting them? She slowly found herself going down on her knees.

She started sobbing afresh. Is she going to be married off to a man she has no feelings for. To say the least, the groom is incapacitated.

Louis Hayden is the richest business tycoon in Oak city. He was the best and the richest until three months ago when he was involved in an accident that left him in a coma.

And now, her parents want her to be married to a man who might never come out of coma for the rest of his life.

No parents would push their daughter into such a marriage except those parents are Mr and Mrs Grayson.

An hour later, there was the noise of a car honking and Pamela came back to her senses. She stood up from the floor and went to the bathroom to relieve herself.

It wasn't long, she heard her mother knocking on her door and ordering her to open the door at once.

"Pamela, you won't disgrace us, will you? So come out and say hello to your future parents in-law"Freya Grayson coaxed.

And this time, Pamela found no strength to sob anymore nor to reply to her mother. She cleaned her tears but the more she cleaned it, the more the tears flowed down.

What had the Hayden's come for, to finalise the plot they had with her covetous parents at the expense of her happiness.

"Come out already Pamela. You should dress in your best and portray yourself as an ideal daughter-in-law to be…"Freya was persuading Pamela when the latter interrupted her.

"I don't want to meet anyone and I am not interested as well in your arranged marriage. It would be better if you tell your friends that or better still, get Emma married instead"Pamela declared.

Pamela finally found her voice to refute her mother. She was shocked and disappointed at her parents when they announced her marriage to the young master of the Hayden family, to her.

It's her wedding but she was the last to be informed about it. They had to tell her about her own wedding taking place in less than 24 hours.

Freya was lost. How dare this pumpkin refuse their kind gesture of marrying her off to such an influential family. She should be thanking them rather than being an ingrate.

If it weren't for the billions she would be getting, she would not have supported the union in the first place.

"If you dare to say no, I will expose the truth…"Freya was going to spill the beans when Freddie came over just on time.

"What were you going to say, Freya?"Freddie asked, squinting and trying his best to be calm.

Chapter 2: Uncultured daughter

Pamela became still, she wanted to hear where her mother's sentence would end but it got interrupted again.

Why would her father always interrupt her mother? She had lost count of how many times her mother always began that same sentence but her father would always interrupt her.

And again, he did it. He always gets to interrupt her whenever she wants to hear the full sentence. For the love of it, she wants to know what it is that she always wants to expose.

Soon, she heard her parents talking in hushed voices before the sound of their footsteps faded away.

Freya returned to the sitting room with a smile "I'm sorry to keep you waiting, my daughter had a mild headache and took a pill. She wouldn't be able to come downstairs.

She apologises and I also apologise on her behalf. She is more than eager to be married to the young master tomorrow"Freya lied.

Leah and Ellis Hayden exchanged glances. It was more visible to detect lies in Freya's words than to stare back at oneself in the mirror.

The couple nodded. They were still contemplating on what is the best response to give when Emma spoke.

"I hope you are not lying mummy. You are such a cheap liar and would go any length to cover up for my sister's mischievous act"

Emma sat on the couch with one of her legs placed on the transparent centre table, chewing gum and blowing it loud without cautiousness.

Freya felt like poking her daughter on the head. She smiled evilly and replied "I'm not lying baby. Your sister is indeed taking a rest"

Freddie looked away. What kind of a daughter is Emma? How can she say such words to her mother in the presence of guests.

"Whatever, either you are lying or she insisted on not getting married to the young master. I don't really care about you stupid ladies"Emma concluded and placed an earbud in her ears, singing along to the lyrics.

Leah and Ellis were lost. They glanced at Emma briefly and looked away. The atmosphere turned awkward and none said anything for a while.

"Humm.. I will tell her you are not offended by her at all. And also, I will be grateful if tomorrow, the bridal trail arrives early to hasten her readiness to ..."Freya talked randomly.

"Yeah.. sure"Leah stammered.

She held Ellis hand to hide her nervousness. She is meeting Grayson's family for the first time and the impression she now had, is not a pleasant one.

They had gotten this family to accept Louis Hayden as their son in-law through Freya's brother, working as a butler in the Hayden's Mansion.

He had overheard their discussion and suggested that marriage would save the Louis business and keep the partners optimistic that he would regain consciousness again.

Hence they told him to get a woman from a reputable family to be Louis' wife. But this Grayson's family he chose doesn't look reputable at all.

Ellis held his wife's shivering hand and gave it a soft squeeze, reassuring her that everything will be fine.

The couple stood up to go but paused to ask a last question: "Is your daughter really interested in getting married to my son in his present state?"Leah asked.

"Yeah.. yes, yes she was super excited about it"Freya replied too quickly before Leah ever finished asking the question.

Leah glanced at her husband and sighed softly. She didn't know these people are just so unbearable.

"Did you tell her Louis is not in a state where he could give her a conjugal right?"Ellis asked.

"Yes, she knows that young master Louis Hayden is not in good health…"Freddie was saying when Freya interrupted him.

"She already knows that Mr Louis Hayden is in a coma and might never come out of it for the rest of his life. And she agreed to go ahead with the union…"Freya was going to elaborate when Freddie interrupted her, his voice slightly raised than usual.

How can Freya say such words before Louis' parents? Leah already looked pale at Freya's words.

No parents would be pleased to hear such words as the ones spoken by Freya. How can she say he might never come out of a coma for the rest of his life? Was she cursing him to waste away like that?

He looked towards the unhappy couple and clasped his hands together, "She already knew what she should and I believe that the young master will be fine again, soon"Freddie explained respectfully.

Leah nodded through teary eyes and walked out briskly. It's obvious she was going to sob. Ellis grumbled some words which the Grayson's assumed meant a goodbye.

Ellis walked quickly and caught up with his wife, circling his arm around her waist,he walked her back to the car.

"Did you hear what that woman said about our son? She thinks Louis is never coming out of coma…"Leah trailed off. Her voice seemed to choke and she sniffled, trying to get her airway clear.

"Louis will be fine. I didn't expect that woman to be so horrible and with her words"Ellis calmed his wife.

He made her place her head on his torso, patting her back gently. This would not have been the case if Louis hadn't been involved in an accident.

"What kind of a woman are you, Freya? Do you have to showcase your inhuman attitude before everyone you come in contact with.. "Freddie was cautioning his wife when she interrupted him sharply.

"Oh please"she yelled and eyed him."You should instead talk to that daughter of yours to get herself prepared for the wedding tomorrow morning.

She might have refused to come out and say hello to Louis' parents, but tomorrow, she can't refuse nor back away from the union.

If she dares to go against any of my instructions again, I might have to tie her feet and hands and bundle her like a stack of papers to her wedding.."Freya declared.

Her complexion was flushed with redness and she was trying her best to control her tempers, otherwise, she would have done the worst with Pamela.

Freddie felt like strangling his wife. He glared at her before turning round and going off to his study.

Freya saw her husband's retreating back view and hissed between gritted teeth. She has been a wife and never exposes the secret and in exchange, Freddie must let her raise Pamela the way she wishes.

"I am going off to see my fiance,mum"Emma announced and without waiting for her mother's response, she walked out.

Just before Leah and Ellis Hayden arrived at their Mansion, Leah asked "Do you think getting our son married to the eldest daughter of the Grayson's family, is the right thing to do?"

Chapter 3 An ugly scene

Ellis tried to evade the same thought in his heart. But now his wife asked him the same question he doesn't want to acknowledge in his thoughts.

He looked away, Leah and himself had thought of the best way to preserve the properties and assets of their family with the hope that Louis would eventually come out of coma and be fine.

"What option do we have left?"Ellis replied in a tone that made it detectable that he was heartbroken.

They have to do this for Louis, they need to make this decision for him despite knowing he might not approve of it when he wakes up.

They are between the rock and a hard place. The wedding has to take place, they had to do this to keep Louis' hardwork intact till he becomes alright.

"We can find another bride, one from a responsible parent and not from Grayson's family. Her mother doesn't look noble to me"Leah suggested, raising her head up and looking into her husband's eyes.

"We haven't met the girl. She might probably be a white Lily that grew out of the mire"Ellis replied, looking out of the car, trying hard to hide his tears.

Pamela has thought of several ways to evade this union. She had been waiting for her friend's response.

Lucas Wright was Pamela's friend and the only man she loved. When her parents told her about her wedding to the young master of the Hayden's family, the first thought that flashed her mind was Lucas Wright.

They had loved each other for three years and he had been her support and cared a great deal about her.

He has become a part of her family and often advises her to take her family's attitude towards her in good faith. He always assured her that everything will be fine.

On those times her mother would yell at her and make her work and rather than appreciate her hard work, she would complain and say she'd never done anything good.

Lucas would be with her, and talked her into smiling. She loves him as much as he loves her. He would definitely find a way to get her away from this arranged marriage.

Since he wasn't answering his phone, nor replied to her messages. She needed to pay him a visit that night. They should elope and go somewhere else where they both can be happy together.

Pamela sneaked out of the house, using the back door to avoid any one seeing her. She ran as fast as her legs could carry her towards the gate.

She got out and as luck would have it, she found a taxi and got in, urging the driver to go faster and at the same was happy that no one saw her when she left the house.

That would be a bonus for her. Before anyone could realise that she's gone, she would have gone far away with Lucas.

After a thirty minute drive, which appeared to her to be more than a hour, she arrived at Lucas' penthouse.

She got off and quickly took the elevator to Lucas' apartment. She was glad she finally arrived at his apartment.

She sighed deeply, escaping her marriage, that's great. She knew she would be fine, once she got to Lucas. He would find a way out.

She got to the floor where Lucas' apartment was and tried to turn the door knob, but it opened easily without any effort.

It means Lucas is probably with someone or a friend in the sitting room. She went in and gently left the door ajar.

But no one was in the sitting room. She was surprised, why would Lucas leave the door ajar when he was not in the sitting room.

Anyways, he might be in the kitchen preparing dinner for himself or possibly in the bedroom. She has an important discussion with him immediately.

She had just taken a few steps towards his bedroom when she heard hoarse voices. She paused and strained her ears.

The sound she was hearing wasn't that of two adults discussing but more of pleasure. She heard moaning coming from his bedroom and she walked faster and closer to his bedroom.

"...oh..oh.. fuck me harder...oh Lu..ca..s you are sweet…I lo..be you. Yeah harder…good, fuck me.."

Pamela's legs shivered, in fact her entire body felt lighter than a feather and she almost couldn't stand on her feet that she had to lean on the wall to support.

She recognized the voice at once. Even if she was sleeping, she would still be able to know who the voice belongs to.

Her heart was beating fast. No, even if she's the one, she can't be getting fucked by Lucas. Lucas is hers alone and he loves her dearly. It has to be someone else dishing her the dose of sex.

She took a deep breath and decided to go in and see for herself. She got to the door and gently pushed the door, like the front door, it was left ajar.

She didn't need to go further to see them as they were in her full glare. Before her were two bodies intertwined with each other under the quilt.

No, not under the quilt anymore. They were violent in the act that the quilt seemed to have folded aside.

The woman was lying underneath and the man was drilling his dick into her pussy in a violent rhythm.

The woman's left leg was raised high and the man was dribbling his dick in her pussy at different angles.

Her heart beats almost skipped. The man was none other than Lucas, her fiance, her friend and the only man she loved with every fibre of her being.

If anyone betrayed her, she wasn't going to expect otherwise from them, especially the likes of Emma and Freya.

But not Lucas. He knows her pains, understands her grief and always offered her his shoulders to lean on. He was her support and pivot in difficult times.

But seeing his naked body and his waist making a rhythm into his sister, was the worst scene she had ever seen in her life.

Lucas Wright her fiance and her sister Emma Grayson, having a relationship and even fuck each other with a shameless moan.

She didn't know when the tears came but only realised it when she felt her breathing choke.

What should she do now, go in there and smack the flower vase on Lucas' head or just walk away and pretend not to have seen anything?

Chapter 4: Betrayed on both sides

Lucas was having a great time and didn't know when Pamela came nor when she left. Suddenly he seemed to realise the door wasn't properly shut.

He completely forgot to keep the door bolted. He spared a quick glance at the door and found it open slightly, than normal.

But then, since no one was watching, he would be more cautious next time. At that moment, he was in ecstasy and couldn't pull out of her slippery pussy.

"How will you put up an act when you discover my sister is married?"Emma asked, as she placed her head on Lucas' torso.

She had been with Lucas for 11 months now. He had visited her sister on one fateful evening. Pamela wasn't home that day but she was, and her mother.

She had seduced him and that was how they became glued with each other. She was giving him what her sister couldn't, hence she won him over.

But then, she was seven weeks pregnant and her mother had decided that they get Pamela married, get the money from the Hayden's family and use it for her wedding.

Lucas wasn't so rich,so, they had to make do with what they have. She doesn't want to have an abortion again. They would get married before anyone finds out about her pregnancy.

"What do you expect, I would definitely put up an act and play the victim. I will make her feel she's the betrayer and hence, when I announce my marriage with you, she will feel I am taking a revenge on her…"Lucas replied, stroking Emma's hair.

He wasn't feeling comfortable with his affairs with Emma. And as he talked, he was feeling more guilty than before. Did someone see them?

How can he be so careless, and not remember to shut the door? What irrational act was that?

Pamela ran along the pedestrian. She wasn't chasing anything and no one was after her either, but she kept running.

She was panting and yet, she kept running. She wants the pain she was feeling at that moment in her heart to disappear, to vanish away until she can't remember it anymore.

She ran until her feet were sore. She kept leaping but refused to stop nor decide to take a taxi.

She eventually couldn't continue walking. She sat next to a tree in the darkness of the night and sobbed.

She has no one else who will stand up for her. The only shoulder she had, that she had sobbed on a number of times, had become Emma's.

Why did she always have to encounter such bad luck? If he did it with someone else, she would forgive Lucas and begin again.

It's her sister. Betrayed on both sides by those dearest to her. Now, she's alone in this world. She has a family but they are distant from her in their heart.

Then she thought she has him, she has Lucas and with him, everything will be alright. She had envisioned it and always said that he was the happiest thing that ever happened to her.

But he also was insincere with her. He also had hurt her and he did, more than her family. Where would she turn to and who will be her last resort.

There's only one way to stay away from these betrayers. Get married and distance herself from the ones who have hurt her.

After crying to her full, she stood up. She won't cry anymore. The pain would remain forever in her heart but she will not sob anymore.

Lucas doesn't deserve her tears. She cleaned her palm and for the first time, she was happy that she would get married the next day.

She had been worried about Lucas, she was concerned about him, how was he going to feel, when he heard she got married to someone else. Will he feel she betrayed him, will he think she doesn't love him?

That had been her thoughts. She had been stupid to think highly of him like a sensible man. She did not know he was a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Now, she would get married,not because she wants it or feel excited about it, but because she needs to be married to Louis Hayden and get power and wealth to fight back.

She will get back at them and strike them harder than they had struck her.

She got back home and slipped back into her room. She made up her mind to be married, that is the only way to get away from the family that never showed her love but meanness.

Just after Pamela laid down, she heard Freya Grayson calling out to her. She knocked and wanted to turn the door knob in fury but didn't know it wasn't locked.

The door opened suddenly and she almost stumbled on the floor. She was surprised. She didn't know Pamela left the door unlocked.

Pamela was neither angry like she was earlier in the day. She wasn't smiling either. She had that expressionless face on and simply glanced at her mother.

"Pamela, you must be ready for your wedding tomorrow. There is no other option and you cannot say no either.

You must obey us and do exactly what we want. Your father and I meant you no harm by letting you get married into such a great family.

Very soon, Louis Hayden will die and you as his wife would become the heiress of his entire business and properties and wealth…"Freya was still talking when a lone tear dropped from her eye.

Pamela cannot help but think how viscous and evil her mother was. How can she envision the death of a man she wants to marry her daughter off to?

It's true she doesn't want it that way but she isn't wishing that Louis Hayden should die. He is in a coma and the doctor said he might never come out of it or better still, he would remain a vegetable for the rest of his life.

Now, her mother wants her to be married into that family so that when he dies, she would become the owner of his properties and wealth.

Lust for wealth and desire for money and properties has moulded her mother's mentality to only think upside down. What kind of a woman is her mother?

"... have you been listening to me, Pamela?"Freya yelled at her. How can this girl make her look like an idiot?

She was talking to her and she wasn't listening. She had asked her if she had anything to say. That was when she knew Pamela wasn't listening.

She neither answered nor did her eyes blinked. She was lost in thoughts. What can she probably be thinking about, other than how to escape the marriage.

"Yes, mother. I have decided to be married to Louis"Pamela answered. She didn't know what her mother's question was. All she knows is that her talking can only centred on her, getting married into the Hayden's family.

"Oh really?"Freya's tone changed. She smiled evilly and said she knew Pamela is a sweet girl and will not bring them to shame.

"Good girl. Tomorrow morning, Leah will send all the bridal accessories here and I promise that I will make you appear like a princess…"Freya declared.

She came over and tucked Pamela well under the quilt and put off her bedlight lamp. "Sleep early my child, tomorrow is going to be hectic"she coaxed before stepping out.

As soon as Freya shut the door behind her, she sighed softly and smiled. That's it. She knew a little threat and yelling was all she needed to force her to do her desires.

She didn't know she was going to accept so easily, she wouldn't have been so furious when she opened the door. She almost slipped and fell a while ago.

Now, her dear daughter Emma would have Lucas to herself and at the same time, have enough money to finance her wedding to him.

Pamela couldn't hide her tears anymore as she sobbed. Why are her parents so mean to her? Why would they treat her like a maid and cared less about her happiness?

They made her do whatever they like, totally remoting her life however they desire. First she was denied going to school until Emma was done.

She has to get through the university through a Part time scholarship and even at that, her work and house chores didn't stop or get minimised an inch.

She had to struggle through it and just graduating, she was embraced with a marriage proposal to a man who is at the brink of death.

Why wouldn't they get Emma, their favourite daughter married to Louis Hayden and wait for her to get widowed and get all of Louis' wealth.

Why always make her go through difficult times and never would they say a word to caution Emma if she does anything wrong. What had she ever done to deserve this?

Pamela felt her throat was choking. She sat up and hugged her knees in loneliness. Her family forcing her into an arranged marriage on one hand and her fiance and sister cheating her behind her back.

She's simply surrounded by betrayers. Lucas is having an affair with her sister, how painful can that be? She felt hurt beyond what words could explain.

How can she find the heart to trust anyone again? This life had shown her nothing but heartache, disappointment and pain.

Next morning, Leah Hayden went to Louis Villa…

Chapter 5: Emma's mockery

Leah didn't get a good night's sleep over the night. She was worried about what Louis would think when he regained consciousness and discovered he was married.

Will he accept the marriage and understand that they had no option at that point than to get him married and save his company.

Sitting by Louis' bedside, Leah held his hand as a lone tear fell off her eyes. She sniffled. Who would believe that her son, the rich young millionaire in Oak city, has been reduced this pale thin fellow on the bed before her?

"Louis I don't know if you can hear me or not, but I want you to know that whatever decision your father and I made on your behalf…."Leah trailed off.

She couldn't control her emotions. She felt her voice choking and she sobbed quietly. She took a deep breath and then continued "...yeah whatever decision we made, was taken only for your interest and good. You know how much we love you and our world revolves around you, alone.

Wake up soon, son. I am losing it. I don't think I can hold on longer than I have already. Today is your wedding to the eldest daughter of the Grayson's family.

I hope you wake up soon and carry out the responsibility of a husband to her and get us a grandchild…"

Leah Hayden came downstairs and instructed the servants that the master bedroom be put in order, the bride would arrive that day.

They should equally realise that the madam of the house would be arriving and she should be accorded the respect she deserves.

The servants bowed their heads and nodded in unison. Leah Hayden, having given instructions, whispered into Louis Hayden's assistant ears, before she left.

The servants exchanged glances. Get the master bedroom ready, for who? Isn't Mr Hayden in a coma and from every information they heard so far, he might remain in that condition for the rest of his life.

Even life support couldn't help him. Otherwise, he would have been out of coma for a long time now.

Pamela sat before the vanity mirror as she was being dressed. She's never seen a bridal dressed in such an expensive and exquisite wedding dress like the one she has on.

Her long beautiful wedding dress was decorated with diamond stones all over it. She wasn't told nor was she interested in asking, but she knew the wedding dress would be the best and most expensive one in Oak city.

No matter how classical, expensive and impressive the wedding dress is, it meant nothing to her. She was wearing it because she was compelled to wear it.

If the wedding was born out of love and happiness, she would cherish every minute she had the dress on her body, but then she was being sent away like a dumb lamp who has no say about itself.

Her supposed husband is lying in a coma and she was dressed so elaborately just to be referred to as his wife.

"...so gorgeous, you are the bride of the year and the most beautiful bride I have ever seen"Freya declared, walking over and planting a featherlight kiss on Pamela's chin.

The latter almost froze. She had never heard her mother say something so amazing about her before. She's definitely pretending before the servants and make-up artist, Mrs Leah Hayden sent to get her ready.

They must be impressed that her mother is such a sweet woman. Only she can tell what strings,threats and fury she put up just to get her to accept to be married to Louis Hayden.

"Everyone is ready downstairs. They all are waiting for the bride.."Freya announced.

"Sure ma'am, we are almost done,"the make-up artist replied, taking another look at her eye lashes and lipstick through the mirror.

The veil was fastened with a pin on Pamela's hair and made to cascade, covering her face.

Everyone was smiling except the bride. She was looking expressionless. She felt she was being sold off and she couldn't do anything about it.

Freya, satisfied with Pamela's calmness, smiled evilly and walked out. She was happy things are going well to this point. She only hopes Pamela gets through to the end calmly.

Pamela stood up and the wedding dress came into full glare. It was glittering and the diamond stones seemed to be glowing.

Some of the servants were taking pictures while Pamela remained expressionless. Thank goodness the veil was there to hide her teary eyes.

A chief bride's maid was behind, helping her hold the overflowing Wedding dress. As Pamela stepped out of her room, she met Emma Midway, coming to her room.

The scene of the previous day played in her memory within a few seconds and the pain seemed to come afresh, almost overwhelming her.

She knew Emma doesn't care about her, not a bit. But she never would have believed that she would condescend so low as to have an affair with her supposed fiance.

"Hi sis, congratulations on your wedding"Emma chimed, coming over and hugging Pamela. The latter neither reply nor hugged her back, she stood like a statue.

Emma frowned and leaned towards her, whispering in her ears "you have no idea how much of a relief your wedding is to me. Now, you are out of my way and I can do whatever I want openly without considering your feelings.

Though, it was not that I cared about your feelings, I'm just trying to be a sister. But wait, did you tell your dear Lucas you are getting married to someone else?

Did you leave him because he was too poor to afford such an expensive wedding dress for you? You left him and went after someone who is wealthy and can give you a name and wealth in the society…"Emma was taunting her and at the same time, smiling.

Those around were smiling as well. How loving these sisters are. Pamela must have been so lucky to have such people as her family. They love her immensely.

Pamela gnashed her teeth. She dares to tell her that she left Lucas and went after another man simply because Lucas was not as rich as her husband to be?

She had always known that Emma was mischievous but didn't know she was callous as well. Pamela palm formed a fist and she was shaking furiously.

But she wouldn't say anything. Emma must have thought she didn't know anything about her affairs with Lucas and as such, wants to make her the victim and accuse her.

Emma saw Pamela's action and how tensed she had become, she smiled more broadly. And holding Pamela's hand she signalled to the servants behind her to spare her few more minutes.

They did and moved backwards a little. Emma smiled and turned to Pamela "how are you going to cope now, marrying a man who is in a coma? What's your wedding night going to look like?.."Emma tainted her more and laughed provocatively.

Pamela was not ready for another taunting, hence she walked past Emma, towards the stairs. She didn't want to say anything to anyone that morning and if she stayed longer, listening to Emma's taunting, she might be forced to do otherwise.

When Freddie Grayson saw Pamela, his heart flooded with guilt. He wished she would understand that he had always been there for her.

He had to agree to this union to set Pamela free. He can't stand it anymore to see her go through so much discomfort and hatred from Freya and Emma.

He doesn't have much time left. The least he can do for her now, is to set her free from this cage she called a family.