Chapter32 Who was Carly

"Still very young," I said on purpose, knowing this would irritate her more.
"How about I let you go on with your... business, but I'll try to keep you from getting involved in another scandal?"I wanted to laugh at her. Stuff? Who says that anymore?
"How so?" I am not changing my preference for you, Mrs. Richardson. " I smirked, watching her clenched fists.
I hope not, but anyway, I need to know what you do and where you are. As sad as it sounds, I will make sure you won't involve yourself in another controversy because we're married, and I don't think your dad will be happy if he gets to know that you're still behind other girls even after being married to me. She snapped with a flushed face and quickly ran towards the stairs.
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"Bri, how is Ivaan?" Analia asked me, and I looked at her face. Her face was flushed with blush, clearly showing in her pale cheeks.
"He's good," I said while looking at her.
It's obvious she has a thing for him.
"Why are you blushing?" I nudged her.
"Come on," I laughed, as I smiled, looking at my best friend.
"What if I plan a blind date for you two?" I asked, taking hold of her hands.
Her eyes widened slightly. "Seriously," she said, and I nodded.
"But what if...?" she pouted and looked down.
I chuckled and made a rlookibg in my eyes.
"I know you've always been in love with Ivaan; I've seen you stupid since childhood," I ruffled her long brown hair.
"But Bri, what if he rejects me?" she asked.
"Just don't be afraid. That's up to him; at least you can try," I encouraged her and she sighed and looked at me.
They nodded after some time.
"Aww, thank you so much, Bri," she hugged me.
"All right, get ready; we have to get ready for your blind date," I chuckled, and she nodded cheekily.
I've decorated the garden of my grandpa's mansion with scented flower plants and with sparkling multicolor light bulbs and arranged a table in the centre of the garden.
After decorating it, I also placed some scented candles around it to make the environment more romantic.
My brother Ivaan, I don't know what was making him like this, I mean he's changed since I returned from Francisco, when we were young he was quite a lively, and flirty type of person, he was not a pervert but he's very charming and no girl able to resist from him
But now he's changed completely. He didn't talk much, especially after Zuriel came into our life, and I can clearly see hatred in his eyes for Zuriel and the same in Zuriel's eyes for him.
Ivan always immerses himself deep in work. Zach told me that he's doing overtime these days like a human-machine.
I just can't see my brother like this. He has to move on from whatever was making him like this.
That's why I've planned this date for him. I've known Analia since childhood; she's the perfect girl for him. She's so kind and soft-spoken, with a pure heart.
If everything goes as planned, they'll appear to be a match made in heaven.
I chuckled and finally looked at the decorated garden.
" Bri," Analia tapped my shoulder, making me turn towards her. I gasped, looking at her.
She was wearing a dark pink short dress, which stopped at her thighs, and her hair was open perfectly.
If someone else looks at her, they will probably mistake her as she is from the Kardashians' family.
"Analia," I chirped, looking at her, wide-eyed at her.
"What?" she asked, her fingers twitching.
"You're looking so beautiful." I put my hands over her shoulders.
She sighed in relief, "Thanks, you scared me. You know, I thought I was looking like a clown," she sighed, and I playfully tapped her head.
"Bro will be here any minute," I said as I looked around the mansion's main entrance gate, and she nodded cheekily.
"Is should go now, hive you both some privacy," I was about to go but she grabbed my hand
"Can you take our photos?" she asked dreamily, and I nodded.
"Of course, I will, I will hide behind that tree, and capture it you know just in case my brother will be more romantic with you," I chuckled and nudged her
"Bri," she cried out, and I laughed at her reaction.
Suddenly, we heard the sound of the car. It's Ivaan's car.
He's here finally.
"All the best," I said as I kissed her on the cheek, and she nodded, fidgeting her fingers and biting her lower lip.
I quickly hid behind a tree before turning off all the lights in the garden; it's our plan to turn them back on as soon as he steps into the garden.
Ivaan was about to enter the mansion, but he stopped when his eyes fell on the note I placed on the entrance.
In the garden, a beautiful surprise was waiting. is written there.
Ivaan came towards the garden, and I quickly switched on the lights.
Ivaan froze at his place. Analia went towards him in slow strides and Ivaan's eyes fell on her. He smiled, biting her lips, looking around.
"Hey... I... Ivaan," she says as she approaches him.
He frowned, looking round at her. "What is this?" he asked her in a hard voice.
She bit her lip, "I. "I planned a romantic date for us," she said, looking at the tabek decorated with red wine bottles with exquisite glasses and Ivan's favourite food. Analia herself made this all for him.
Ivaan quickly closed his eyes and clenched his hands into fists.
"Listen, Analia," he said calmly to her, but I could sense danger in his voice.
"It's better that you should leave this thought of us being together because I'm and never will be yours," he said, and was about to go but she grabbed his hand.
My heart squeezed and wrenched when I saw tears in her eyes. My best friend was hurt so badly.
I was about to go towards her but she signalled me to stop there.
"Why, why have you never thought about me? You know me since we were children. You know very well how much I love you. Then why was I stopping you from doing it back to me?" she cried out, and now tears started falling from her eyes.
"You know nothing, Analia," Ivaan said and jerked her hand off of his arm.
But before he can go further, Analia quickly stands in front of him, preventing him from going further.
"Please don't do this. I love you so much." She leaned down on her knees looking at him teary-eyed.
I quickly put my hand over my chest. I felt wetness around my hand. I know very well I'm also shocked to see her in this condition, but I just can't interfere in their lives. It's their personal matter now.
Analia flinched as he sobbed incessantly.
This time I can't control myself. I quickly come towards them, but before I can approach Analia, she's already run out of the mansion, wiping her tears.
I make my way towards Ivaan.
"What the hell bro, why the hell did you do this to her? She loves you, and you're so lucky to have someone you love,"I shook my head. I'm incredibly disappointed with him.
"Because I can never love anyone else except Carly, who is thankfully not with me, and a lot of thanks to your husband," he said, falling to his knees.
I gasped when I saw a tear falling from his eyes. He was truly heartbroken.
And the main question was, who was this Carly, why she wasn't with him, and what relationship she had with Zuriel.