Chapter 2 Sister's Betrayal

Chapter Two: welcoming the bride.

The Chandler Mansion is a massive Edifice covering a large expanse of land with beautiful aesthetic flowers surrounding the imposing Mansion.

Louis and Catherine Chandler are Renowned Medical Doctors, and the Chandler Family even have their Own personal Hospital. Their Eldest and only son Jake Chandler is a professor of Music in the University of California. Which is where Jake met Rose,who happens to be a music and history student in the University. At first it was just teacher and student admiration but as Jake spares some time after Class to have Conversations with Rose, he begins to discover some attributes and qualities Rose possessed. Little by little he fell for Rose and before he knew it, was calling her always with the guise of making sure she is doing her assignments.

As is the Family Tradition of the Chandler, any Newly wedded bride must be properly welcomed by the whole Family members to inculcate her fully to the family trees .

A Mercedes Benz car screeched to a halt in front of the Mansion.

Jake Chandler alighted with aplomb.

Hey Scotty, he bellowed to the head servant, make sure everything is in order before Rose Entourage arrives. I don't want surprises.

Ok sir, replied Scotty as he scurried off to the back of the huge mansion.

Jake himself went in through the Front door to wait for his parents. He already knows that Rose is not in the good books of his Mother. But he was not bothered about that at the moment.

Minutes later a BMW Car parked in front of the Mansion. Louis and Catherine Chandler got out of the Car.

A Male servant Greeted them. Welcome Sir, Madame, and Catherine Waved him away as she and Louis entered the house, She is yet to come to terms with what has happened 2 hours ago.

After the Chandler Left Rose Father, Jacob Cadozo had insisted in driving her younger daughter to his in laws house himself, and Cecelia the elder sister has offered to follow them to have her younger sister settle down easily despite what happened to her, she had insisted it is her responsibility to make her younger sister Comfortable.

Jacobs Car halted in front of the Chandler's Mansion.Rose, Cecilia and Jacob, their father, headed towards the Mansion's Door entrance.

The Chandlers were already waiting,when Rose, Cecelia and their Father entered, through the front entrance Door.

"Here Comes my lovely sister in-law!" Shouted James, Jake's cousin's brother.

He is a fan of Rose's singing ability when she visited the house a few months ago. She sang so well that the entire house was singing her praises.

Catherine came forward to welcome them as the eldest daughter in laws of the Chandler Family. She is supposed to Usher Rose in and Show her the entire house within the Mansion.

She gestured for Rose to come forward, and at that particular moment as Rose was about stepping towards her, Cecelia who is already glaring at her sister with Evil look, slip a foot for her,

Heeey! Rose exclaimed as she fell down on the floor.

Immediately Cecelia feigned ignorance and rushed to help her sister up.

Ooh sorry sister, why have you chosen to fall just now. I thought you have overcome your fear of the large crowd. She chuckled inwardly.

This is the kind of Bride you have brought to this family Jake, she can't even stand to perform the minor traditional tour.

Who knows what surprises still await. Catherine was already lashing out on the New Bride.

I'm sorry Ma. Said Rose.

Keep your sorry to yourself and follow me as I show you around the house. Catherine replied scathingly.

Rose trudged behind, as she showed Room after Room not even stopping to ask if her follower is following, and when Rose eventually asks a question, she gets annoyed at her . She quickly resigned to just listening without asking questions knowing what the outcome would be.

After a perfunctory two hours tour of the house, Rose was relieved to be free from Jake's Mother's taunting and it's being led to their matrimonial Room by Jake, who keeps staring at her readily, like he was gonna devour her once inside the Room.

As they enter their Room. Rose Took a cursory Observation. The Room is quite big with a king size Bed at the Far left hand corner of the Room. Towards the right hand side of the Room is a little study space where Jake normally prepares his lecture notes. Before The bathroom door is a huge dressing mirror standing against the wall. The wardrobe is quite big and spacious enough for a husband and a wife. All in All, Rose is taken by the beauty of the Room.

Do you like it? Asked Jake.

Yes. I do.she replied ..

Listen Rose,he started, I know that I took you by surprise but I really love you and will do anything to make you happy.

Jake, why did you do what you did?

She asked.

It's because I love you Rose. He replied.

I was telling you to marry me. It's you that I truly love . I called you out on the campus cafeteria and explained myself to you multiple times. Didn't I? He asked.

Rose ignored the question.

Why did you get engaged to my sister, since you know that you don't love her?

She asked.

I didn't get engaged to your sister, my mother got me engaged to your sister. Jake defended,

I explained everything to her that I don't have feelings for her, but it seems she and my Mum are taken with each other to even listen to me. Hence, I had to do what I did.

Yes I admire your sister for her dancing skills but I never considered her in that aspect, talkless of marriage.

Now everyone will think that I have taken my sister's husband.

Why did you do this to me Jake? She asked.

Why did you put me in such a difficult situation ? Ooh my God! She cried out.

Jake moved towards her, Drew her into his arms and soothed.

Don't worry Rose. Everything will be alright. He said, you are now my responsibility and I will take care of you.