Filed To Story: A Sacrificial Lambs Unexpected Marriage
Suddenly, Oriana received a series of notifications, she clicked on her notification box and saw that she was tagged in a particular post, and was mentioned multiple times.
She clicked on the post and it was from old Mrs. Samantha. The old lady had posted a message on her account, she was criticizing Deacon fiercely.
“What exactly did Deacon Armstead want? He’s rich, handsome, charming, and stupid.
Why did he pester my Oriana and destroy our family? This is immoral!.” Her post read.
The post had only been posted for ten minutes, but the numbers of comments and repost were thousands.
“OMG! This family’s scandal is a comic relief.”
“The current public opinion is really biased. If a man cheats, he’s applauded, but now that a woman cheated, she’s been crucified, our society needs to do better.”
“Am I the only one who demands that Oriana publishs a book? And the book should be on how to raise a bad child.”
Oriana swiped through the comments, once she had read enough, she went to homepage. The numbers of her followers had increased from eighteen million to twenty three million. She totally surpassed Pamela.
North’s message came in again.
“Oriana, you’re such a celebrity. With just one post the attention and rage was diverted to
Mr. Armstead. But, Oriana, is this really good? I think Mr. Armstead has spoilt you too much.
She definitely didn’t make the post, but she was still concerned on how Deacon was gonna react to it.
Back at the Red Villa, Oriana quickly grabbed old Mrs. Samantha’s hands to express gratitude to her, “Grandma, you’re really amazing.”
Madam Samantha patted Oriana’s hand dotingly.
“Oriana, your father and stepmother were here today. I deliberately allow uncle Henry, to introduce himself as your husband. The stage has already been set up for you. How you sing is now up to you.”
Oriana found her words confusing, she questioned,
“Grandma, what do you mean?”
The old lady only nodded slowly. Suddenly, the hall door opened and a tall figure came into view. Deacon had returned.
Oriana swiftly remembered the post that grandma had made about him. She could not face the man in front of her anymore.
Deacon changed his shoes at the entrance, and then walked into the living room with a steady pace. His narrow falcon–like eyes glanced at Oriana and the old lady, and finally landed on Mr. Henry. He sighed, a little unhappy.
Mr. Henry felt as though he was sitting on pins and needles. Deacon took off his coat and handed it to the maid. Then he sat on the sofa. He licked his lips and then called out,
“Uncle, Henry.”
Mr. Henry’s eyelashes trembled and his heart pounded fast. He quickly turned to look at the old lady.
“Uncle, Henry, I remember that there was a lemon tree in the back garden. The lemons on the tree are your reward. Tonight, you can eat them all.
What?
Mr. Henry turned his head and looked at the lemon tree in the back garden.
Mr. Henry was an old man. He was most afraid of eating sour things, and lemon was top on that list..
“Young master, how about I kneel before you?” Mr. Henry requested with trembling hands.
He turned to look at the old lady Samantha, beckoning with his eyes for her to help him.
Mrs. Armstead stole a glance at Mr. Henry, indicating to him to hold on and not to panic.
Mrs. Samantha diverted her gaze to Deacon, she said in the kindest tone,
“Deacon, dear, uncle Henry is too old. How can you request him to eat half the tree of lemon?”
Deacon glanced at the old lady.
“I forgot that grandma likes lemons too. How about you eat half of the tree while uncle
Henry eats the other half?”
Mrs. Samantha tapped powerlessly on the table.
“Henry, this is your fault. As adults, when we do something wrong, it’s expected for us to take responsibility. So, the lemons are yours.”
Mr. Henry stood speechless and defeated. He felt his feet wobble as he prayed for Deacon to have a change of mind.
Oriana took in a deep breathe. She reached out and tugged at Deacon’s sleeve.
“Grandma, uncle Henry, Deacon is only joking with you both. Right, Mr. Armstead?”
Deacon stared at Oriana’s black and crystal eyes. Oriana blinked severally, imploring his concurrence.
A frown appeared on Deacon’s face. Oriana not wanting to lose her opportunity of rescuing the duo, stood on tiptoe and kissed Deacon’s right cheek.
Deacon’s eyebrows relaxed.
In order to take credit for Oriana’s hardwork, Mrs. Samantha turned to Mr. Henry and muttered,
“It’ll be alright, okay?”
Mr. Henry who was previously quivering suddenly swore to always stick around Oriana in the future, for he knew that she alone had such great powers of calming Deacon.
Oriana slowly moved away from Deacon. She turned to the old lady and said,
“Grandma, I’ll be upstairs.”
Mrs. Samantha waved her right hand happily.
“Bye, Oriana.”
Oriana headed upstairs.
“Grandma, I’ll be upstairs too.” Deacon muttered as he followed suit.
Mrs Samantha let out a loud laughter and replied,
“Sure, you both can go ahead.”
Deacon walked into the room and saw Oriana standing beside the bed, she was packing some medical books and placing them into a bag.
“Mrs. Armstead, are you going somewhere?”
“Mr. Armstead, I wanted discussing something with you.” Oriana said to him as she stopped packing the books.
“I’ll be sleeping in the research institute from henceforth. I know that Pamela will stick in her eyes to see if we’re fighting and arguing, so I want to give her a show.” Oriana added.
Deacon who was unbuttoning the buttons from his white shirt, suddenly halted. He walked over to her. He let out a scoff and said,
“Do you need some money?”
Oriana blinked her lashes and pretended as though she didn’t understand what he meant.
“What?” She asked calmly.
“I know I’m silly and sweet.” Deacon responded with a sweet chuckle.
Oriana adjusted and stood upright, with her eyes fixed on him.
“You’re really extraordinary. I’m certain that thousands of girls are fascinated by you.”
Deacon stared at her, he shook his head slightly.
“How are you planning on giving Pamela a show?” Deacon questioned interestedly.
“Mr. Armstead, I just need your help for a little while. ” Oriana moved closer to Deacon and rubbed her body against him.
Deacon swallowed hard as his Adam apple rolled. His entire appearance was that of anger. He ruthlessly pushed her away with his big hand, as she landed on the bed.
“What help do you need?”
Deacon glared gloomily at her,
“Mrs. Armstead, I don’t like you being associated with anyone, not even uncle Henry.
Let’s make our relationship. public already. It’s time for you to bear my name!”
Oriana felt her heart pounding heavily.
Initially, they were only bounded by a contract. Hence the reason it was a hidden marriage.
Oriana’s took in a deep breathe. She nodded vigorously,
“Yes, I know that’s it time.”
Deacon walked up to Oriana, who laid on the bed. He got onto the bed and pulled her into his arms. He cupped her chin with his hands and kissed her red lips. But Oriana swiftly pushed him away and ran out of the room quickly.
Oriana walked out of the gate of the Red Villa. The evening cool breeze feel on her hot face. She was ready to return to the institute.
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