Waiting for the rights one novel

Chapter 10 After six years of being in love , just when Jonah and I were discussing marriage , he suddenly told me to wait a little longer .

His reason ? He had to hold a grand wedding with his first love before he could marry me because it was his first loves dying mothers final wish .

He couldnt bear to let the elderly woman pass away with regret , so he tearfully made a promise by her hospital bed , swearing that he would give her daughter a home .

But he forgot that my mother had also been longing for my wedding for a long time .

I stood there , stunned , my chest tightening with disbelief .

What about me ? Jonah exhaled sharply , his brows knitting together in frustration .

Cant you have a little empathy ? Its just a two month delay are you that desperate to get married ? His words struck like a slap .

I swallowed hard and tried again , my voice quieter .

Jonah … my mother has a heart condition .

Shes been waiting for this for years .

She- Before I could finish , he took out his phone , his fingers moving swiftly .

Right in front of me , he booked his marriage .

registration appointment with Nadia .

} I felt the blood drain from my face .

He didnt even hesitate .

Either way , Nadia will be the bride for this wedding .

Your mother has to wait , even if shes on her deathbed , for all I care .

M I stared at him , barely recognizing the man in front of me .

The same Jonah who had once held my hand and vowed to love me forever was now casting me aside like I was nothing more than a trivial inconvenience.M As he turned on his heel and walked away , I felt something inside me snap .

My fingers clenched around my phone as I dialed a familiar number .

Ronan, I said , my voice steady despite the storm inside me .

I need a new groom for the wedding in ten days .

Can you help me find one ? ! Silence .

Then , my brothers incredulous voice .

Arabelle , what the hell is going on ? Youre replacing the groom ? Marriage isnt a joke ! Mom will be devastated if she finds out ! It was precisely because I knew my mother couldnt handle the shock that I turned to my brother for help .

For six years , Jonah had refused to meet my parents .

So , even though my mother knew I had a boyfriend , she had never seen his face.W Ronan , Im serious , I cant marry him .

I had no intention of committing bigamy .

¡ expected my brother to lecture me, to tell me I was acting recklessly .

Instead , after a beat of silence , he let out a heavy sigh .

% I told you to be careful with him when he started seeing you behind my back .

If you hadnt been so damn crazy about him , I wouldnt have even bothered acknowledging him .

His voice lowered , almost contemplative .

But honestly ? This is probably for the best .

% He hesitated , then added , You know , before Mom and Dad even knew about you and Jonah , they already picked out someone for you .

Remember that guy who always stared at you like he was hypnotized ? Turns out , hes been waiting for you to break up .

Just the other day , he was joking about crashing your wedding if he thought Jonah wasnt good enough … At his words , an old memory resurfaced one I had buried long ago .

Back then , my parents had indeed mentioned another suitor , but Jonah and I had already been secretly dating for two years .

% I was devoted to Jonah .

How could I have even considered marrying a stranger ? I still remembered the way Jonah had reacted when I told him .

!! He was furious .

The moment I hung up the phone , he had pinned me against the wall , his kisses burning with possessiveness , as if he could erase the mere thought of another man .

Arabelle , you can only marry me no one else ! His voice had trembled , his eyes red with emotion .

That night , he had held me so tightly , whispering over and over that I was his forever .

He had even finally admitted to my brother that he had been dating me , confessing that we had already made a lifelong commitment to each other Arabelle , Im really sorry ! Please dont misunderstand things between Jonah and me .

That was truly just an accident ! If it werent for my mother insisting on seeing a marriage certificate , I wouldnt have asked Jonah for this favor .

I beg you , please dont cause trouble at the wedding .

She even made a move to kneel before me .

\ Before she could , Jonah now looking perfectly composed grabbed her and pulled her into his arms .

His glare was ice cold .

Arabelle , Im warning you dont take this too far .

If things spiral out of control , you wont be able to fix it .

His voice was laced with authority , a command I was supposed to obey .

From today until the wedding is over , you are to stay at home and behave yourself .

Ill arrange for a bodyguard to keep an eye on you .

Brake C