"Yes, protected life. Because you are not twins but triplets. Your elder brother was killed the next day you are born. Which mother could bear to loose another child" Maria cried as she clutched her chest.
"Please tell me what happened mom" Jeff urged her as tears started rolling in his eyes.
"They named him Jasper. Unlike you and your sister he was born with a weak heart" Maria started…
"So, he was admitted in hospital the same day he was born. However it is intensive care unit and elders were not allowed to stay. Me and your father took care of both of you while your elder brother stayed in hospital with your mother. Some how your mother had very powerful enemies and they killed your brother." Maria pursed her lips.
"That enemies were not aware that your mother gave birth to triplets. Later we flew to other country and took care of you both. But her enemies never stopped searching for her so in order to protect you both we took this decision" Maria said as tears welled up in her eyes.
Jeff is still in daze. He has a blood sister and that is Jean. He is so happy that he wanted to jump with joy and announce to the world about it. But he is equally sad that his parents had a rough past.
But compared to Jean, he indeed had a beautiful and peaceful life. He knew Jean is so happy now but he wanted to love her and pamper her like a real elder brother.
"Mom, when will Jean come back to us." He asked Maria curiously.
"Jeff, she is taking revenge on here uncle's family. As soon as she win it and marry Scott I wanted to tell her the truth" Maria explained.
He smiled and pecked his mother's forehead. "You might not be my birth mother. But in my heart you are more important and precious than anyone in my life" he chuckled seeing his mother's wide eyes and went back to his room to get ready for the wedding.
He wanted to ask her about her 'dead' boyfriend but he don't want to upset her. When she will be ready she surely will tell him and he knew she will.
She is his mother after all.
But out of curiosity he did a wild guess. It could be a person with gold medal standing beside Thomas. The way his mother's face was shining red, he knew that she was blushing.
.........
Meanwhile…
Seline is sitting in front of her dressing table in her white bridal gown. It is delicately embedded with diamonds and gems. It was cascaded into thin layers of fabric at the end where her gown touched the floor.
Her delicate makeup made her look more young and beautiful as ever. But it is covered with a transparent veil, only for her darling to see. She looked so stunning with her simple diamond necklace and studs.
The most shocking part is 'The devil queen' is blushing and is so shy to even look at herself in mirror.
Whereas her five bridesmaids Jean, Aria, Ria, Daisy and Sarah are dressed in rose gold, off shoulder and sweetheart neck dress. They were all wearing a matching dresses and accessories. But Jean was wearing a big diamond hair clip just to get identified as maid of honor.
"Nervous" Jean whispered softly. As a maid of honor she has to be her emotional rock and support her all along the wedding time.
"Little bit" she whispered slowly. The nervousness in her voice is so evident that Jean couldn't help but chuckle.
"How about meeting Raymond. His hug and kiss might ease you out" Jean whispered.
But unexpectedly Daisy who is fixing her veil eavesdropped their conversation. "Jean… This is unfair. She should not meet the braid till she walk down the aisle." She pouted.
"Jean is just making a deal here. So Sally would also help Jean during her marriage to see Scott" Aria remarked.
Everyone who were present in the room laughed cheerfully which made Seline a little relaxed.
At the same time Stephen entered the room with his misty eyes. His little princess is getting married…and she is no longer his little daughter who use to cling on to him.
Seline have also became emotional at the sight of her father. Rushing to him she hugged him tightly and buried her face in his chest. "Dad I will miss our times" she mumbled as her words barely came out of her mouth.
"Silly girl. You are not going anywhere but you will start living together with Raymond legally. There is no much difference and you are allowed to visit us at any time. If that bray won't allow you just call me.." he smiled and patted her head.
Seline let a small laugh and nodded her head furiously. Like a small child…
"OK. Are you ready to walk with me my princess" he extended his hand and took her palm into his. As they made their way to the back door of the venue, all the guests were already seated.
Raymond is waiting for her at altar in his white suit. His eyes shone with love and warmth only for the woman who will be tied with him forever in his life. He is excited to tell the world how much he love her… only her.
His groomsmen were standing near to him but they were also searching for their own partners in the crowd. All they had in their mind is to give a most beautiful wedding to their partners just like this.
Soon the double doors opened as everyone stood up to respect the bride and her father.
Raymond froze in his place as he looked at his most beautiful wife. She is like a angel in his life that he couldn't deny that she is the sunshine and god's gift to him.
With the every step she took his heart started thumping louder and louder. He couldn't believe that his dream to marry her is still some seconds away.
As the father daughter pair reached the altar, Stephen took his daughter's hand and placed it in his extended palm.
"Protect and love her as much as we pampered and doted Her. I will leave her in your care from now on" saying so he squeezed their hands before letting Raymond lead her.