Published at 26th of November 2019 11:31:42 PM
Chapter 1
Ch 1: It’s impossible to replace my sister!
I’m my sister’s substitute bride .
My sister’s fiancée is Earl Cyrus Granado . I hear he’s 24 years old, six years older than me .
My sister Anastasia was beautiful . My family is poor, but all the country’s nobles and rich merchants lined up to court her .
It was Earl Granado who was chosen as my sister’s fiancée . Although they don’t know each other, a noble daughter can’t refuse a marriage arranged by her parents .
But, life has the final word .
My sister ridiculously died on the road, while traveling to the marriage location .
Immediately after hearing the news, my father dressed me as her .
The wedding veil tailored for Anastasia covered my head .
“No!
I can’t replace my sister!”
I screamed at the end of my lungs . But my parents closed their ears to my statement .
“Don’t worry Marie . We know you’re not cute . ”
“Anastasia is a special extremely beautiful child . But the earl hasn’t seen her before . ”
My parents tone was the same as usual .
“Why do you insist on this marriage father?”
“We received a treasure from the Earl . If we just destroyed this engagement, I would have to return it . ”
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“Then return it!!!!!”
“All has been sold . ”
My open mouth has been blocked .
No words come as my surprise took over me .
My father irritated walked towards me .
“To buy it back, we need more money than what we receive when it’s sold . You know the situation of our family . From where will I take this money from?
I can’t borrow money . We’re covered in debt already . ”
My mouth was still open without words . It seems that my father expected such a reaction .
I wipe the sweat from my forehead and sigh .
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“Anyway, I’m now heading to the earl’s mansion . The earl is saddened for the lost . First, I’ll take care of that . And as comfort, I’ll propose a new marriage with you . ”
“As comfort…”
This is not a marriage… I’m a sacrifice for my family…
“ Marie, don’t make such a face . You’ll live a good life . Anyways, it would be very difficult for you to get married . This is an once-in-lifetime opportunity . ”
“Yeah…” That’s a lie… how can I become happy with someone who doesn’t love me nor I love?
“Why do you have that face?? Do you still have complaints??”
“Marie, if you don’t take this compromise, our family will be ruined and it will be all your fault!!”
I cried…
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I wasn’t convinced… I came up with thousands ideas about how to object it . My life wouldn’t be for sale .
But… not all ends as we want…
The next day, I rode an iron carriage with bars like a cage, towards the Earl’s mansion . On the road, my father sat next to me, watching constantly my every step .
I can’t escape anymore .
Why did this happen?
The dress squeezes my stuffy chest . Anastasia dresses doesn’t suit my body .
Just sitting makes my vision blurry and head hurt .
There’s still a lot of time left to reach the capital where the Granado family is located . I recall my old memories and look at the ceiling of the carriage .
… Two months ago, was my 18th birthday …
That’s the night when the Earl began to ask for my sister’s hand in marriage .