Amara Nicholas left for the city to be with her husband, but the Briggs family didn't treat her right. Her mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Despite that, Darlington's first love was there. With a broken heart, she left and went back home to take over her father's business. Now, Darlington Briggs was back, trying to win her back. Should she accept him? Find out. Will she accept him and return to her ex-husband? Read to find out.
Chapter 1 1
**Amara Nicholas**
On the 31st of December, we were preparing for the crossover night celebration. I was in my room brushing my hair after taking a bath, wearing a long blue sleeping gown as I stood by my mirror.
When I heard a knock on my door, I walked over to it and opened it to find my mother's maid, Agnes, standing there with a smile.
Agnes was dressed in a similar long blue gown; she was light-skinned and of average height, much like me. I am 24 years old, and I asked her, "What do you want, Agnes?"
"Good evening, Amara," she replied with a smile. "Your father sent for you downstairs to see him before the crossover night begins."
"Why? We just finished dinner, and I'm not really interested in the fireworks," I responded.
"I don't know, but your dad is downstairs waiting to see you. The guests have all gone outside to prepare for the fireworks," Agnes said.
"Hmmm, that's fine. Please inform my father that I will be with him shortly. I need to use the restroom," I told Agnes, and she nodded and left my corridor.
I sighed and headed to the restroom before going downstairs to the living room of my father's enormous white mansion.
We live in the countryside, where my father is regarded as a chief among the locals. He is involved in farming and agricultural enterprises.
At home, I feel like a princess. My mother is the center of admiration, and the people around us appreciate me, as my parents raised me to be kind and helpful.
As the clock struck 11 PM, I was uncertain how to feel about the New Year's celebration. I am an only child and have everything I need, though I am still single.
My parents are billionaires, and they haven't pressured me to marry. However, my father has rejected several bachelors, including my crush, Charles Wilfred.
My mother assured me that my father has my best interests at heart and wouldn't just marry me off to any random suitor. He genuinely wants the best for me, so I remain single while waiting for my father's approval.
I took the spiral staircase down to the living room.
We live in a standard duplex house surrounded by many trees and gardens.
Although our mansion is fenced, we have many guests visiting us for the New Year's festivities.
Even my dear cousins, aunts, and uncles are around.
I entered the living room but didn't see anyone, until Agnes emerged from the kitchen and told me, "Your parents request to see you in the office."
"Okay," I replied and headed to my father's home office. I suspected that the conversation would be private, so I hurried to the office.
I assumed he didn't want our relatives to eavesdrop on our discussion.
Upon reaching the front door of my father's office, I knocked and heard his calm voice respond, "Come inside."
Quietly, I pushed the door open and walked into the spacious office, which had two guest seats and a set of four blue couches.
My parents were sitting side by side on a blue couch, their love evident, and my father smiled at me. "Come and sit down, Amara. Let's hurry this up before the fireworks start. Your mother and I have something important to share with you."
"Okay, Dad," I said nervously as I entered the office and closed the door behind me. I took a seat across from them on another blue couch.
My mother was wearing a red nightgown, while my dad was dressed in white, smiling as he sat next to her.
"Amara, it has come to the point that your mother and I need to inform you about our arrangement," my father said. "We have been keeping it from you until now, but it's time to discuss your marriage."
I gulped as I listened to him speak. "Well, I'm sure you're familiar with my very good friend, Mr. Joshua Briggs."
Smiling, I replied, "Yes, Dad. I know him; he lives in the city with his family and occasionally visits here."
"Correct. He's my dear friend. A business mogul, who lives in the city with his wife and two children. Now, you are to marry his only son, Darlington Briggs, and you will be going to the city tomorrow to start living with him," my father said.
"What? Daddy, I don't understand. What do you mean I'm married to your best friend's son? When? How? I don't remember getting married to anyone, or did I have some sort of memory loss?" I demanded, struggling to comprehend.
"Calm down, Amara," my father said as I stared at both of them in shock. When did I get married without remembering it, and yearning to settle down?
My parents smiled, and my father continued, "Amara, this arrangement was made a long time ago with Mr. Joshua Briggs. You were just a baby then, and we wished for you to marry his only son, Darlington Briggs."
I looked at my father in shock as he explained, "You are not fully married to Darlington Briggs yet. However, you will need to live with him to see if you both can be compatible before completing the marriage rites."
"Daddy, I don't understand. Are you saying I will visit them and spend some time there to get to know them, or am I already married to the man you say is your best friend's son? Am I expected to engage in couple activities with him?" I asked, hoping for clarification.
"Both. Amara, like I said before, you need to behave well when you get there. You should be a good partner to Darlington Briggs, as you are now considered his wife," my father said. "Mr. Joshua paid everything a long time ago to have you become his son's wife and future daughter-in-law. So, traditionally, Darlington Briggs is your husband, while you are his wife. Although Darlington may not be aware of this arrangement, you weren't able to celebrate your wedding engagement in a grand manner, and now it's time for you to be with your husband in the city."
"What? Daddy, I cannot marry a city-based man. I do not want to live in an urban area. Mom?" I looked at my mother sadly, seeking her opinion on this shocking news.
My mother sighed and said, "Amara, calm down. It is for your own good."
"How is that possible, Mom? I don't want to go to the city to live with a man I'm not familiar with. Daddy, I don't like the bustling life of city folks. I want to stay here, where it's quiet and peaceful," I pleaded, hoping my father would change his mind about this sudden arrangement.
"Amara, I understand your concerns, but you need to get married, and I trust Mr. Joshua's son to take care of you. Therefore, you will still have to visit them in the city tomorrow to continue the marriage process," my father said.
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Chapter 2 2
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Chapter 3 3
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Chapter 4 4
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Chapter 5 5
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Chapter 6 6
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Chapter 7 7
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Chapter 8 8
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Chapter 9 9
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Chapter 10 10
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Chapter 11 11
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Chapter 12 12
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Chapter 13 13
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Chapter 14 14
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Chapter 15 15
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Chapter 16 16
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Chapter 17 17
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Chapter 18 18
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Chapter 19 19
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Chapter 20 20
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Chapter 21 21
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Chapter 22 22
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Chapter 23 23
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Chapter 24 24
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Chapter 25 25
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Chapter 26 26
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Chapter 27 27
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Chapter 28 28
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Chapter 29 29
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Chapter 30 30
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Chapter 31 31
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Chapter 32 32
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Chapter 33 33
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Chapter 34 34
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Chapter 35 35
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Chapter 36 36
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Chapter 37 37
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Chapter 38 38
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Chapter 39 39
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Chapter 40 40
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