Marrying the Man in the Dark

Have they never seen someone blush before?

Cherise had just enjoyed a particularly delightful and satisfying meal,

After dinner, she and Damien returned to their hotel when her phone rang. It was Lyra calling.

“Cherise, what should I do?” Lyra’s voice was tearful on the other end of the line. “Zachary’s sister, Kareen, won’t let me stay by his side to take care of him.”

“She called me clingy and told me to go away. She even said I’m not good enough for her brother…” Lyra was on the verge of tears. “I’ve been the one taking care of Zachary since he got injured. It’s been over an hour since I last saw him, and I feel so lost…”

“I’m worried that the caregiver his sister hired won’t take proper care of him… Cherise, what should I do…”

responded calmly. “First, tell me, what is your

pause on the other end of the

really engaged?” Cherise voiced the doubt she had been having for

Zachary himself had said that he was

example, she didn’t defend herself when Kareen made derogatory remarks about

voice was faint.

help you if you’re honest with me.” Cherise spoke softly, “If I find out that you’re lying to me, I won’t be able to help you

long silence on the other end of the line. After a while, Lyra finally sighed. “Cherise, where

Lyra sat across from Cherise. “Cherise, I didn’t lie to you. We’re really engaged…” Her body was tense, and she nervously held onto her coffee cup.

love between us.” The young girl looked down, slightly distressed. “No, that’s not right. He doesn’t have any feelings for

him from the beginning.” The girl looked up at Cherise with her bright eyes. “Cherise, do you