The Greatest Secret

Disclaimer: Nope, don't own iCarly

A/N: As you know, thoughts are in italics and speech is in regular font.

Chapter 104 (Carly and Tyrone Talk)

Carly entered her grandfather's home, he had since moved to Seattle, which wasn't bad at all. At least it wasn't bad for him, he was closer to his family. Tyrone was sitting at his kitchen table when Carly walked up to him and smiled. He sipped his coffee and looked over, smiling back at his granddaughter. He wondered what brought her here, but then, she did often enjoy visiting. "Carly, to what do I owe this visit from my lovely granddaughter?" Carly smiled at Tyrone and sat down.

"Guess what! I still have hope that I can date Freddie!" Tyrone frowned and rolled his eyes, he was personally disgusted with the fact that Carly liked Freddie. He knew if he wanted, he could force her not to date him. He wasn't abusive as he was years ago, but he still had a controlling complex.

"Really now, and what hope are you talking about?" Carly held her grin, her eyes danced around happily.

"Well, he's not married yet, so I can compete with his chosen bride for him!" Tyrone raised his eyebrow and crossed his arms, had Carly figured out who Freddie's bride was? If so, he needed her to tell him. That way, he could manage to separate the two from each other before the girl got into something she didn't know what she was involved in. "Although, it seems like they're really in love…but I bet I could win Freddie's heart!"

"That's a nice dream to have…"

"Well it's a dream that will become reality." After three years, and knowing that Freddie doesn't like her the same way, she knew it would be difficult to get him. However, that didn't mean she couldn't try. She wasn't planning on giving up. She wanted to date Freddie, and she would. After all, there wasn't anything keeping her from it. Although, she did want him to be happy, and if Sam was right about him being in love with that girl, then perhaps it was for the best that she leave it be. "Nah, I still want him…"

"So, you're that confident on dating him…" Tyrone sipped his coffee and closed his eyes, he had to think of something to tell her. He couldn't allow this. No Shay would ever be close to a Benson, not on his watch. As far as he was concerned, Spencer was no longer his grandson. It seemed like he still had Robert with him, in a way. At least Robert wasn't with that damned Benson woman. "Keep in mind, I don't think I can allow you to date him, Carly." Carly rolled her eyes and sighed, of course he'd be against that.

"Please, there is nothing you can say that will change my mind about that. I like him, I like him a lot." Tyrone narrowed his eyes and glared slightly at Carly, he didn't take kindly to disobedience. She swallowed and spoke up once more, her voice shaking. "I mean, what's not to like? I know you think he's bad because he practices arranged marriage, but I could probably change all that! I mean when I start dating him, I could persuade him against it…" Tyrone slowly shook his head and crossed his arms over, he wasn't having this.

"You know what I told you before, you can't believe what a Benson tells you. They're nothing but liars. In fact, I bet they've been lying to you this entire time, about everything." Carly already figured there was a string of lies going on, but it was just because no one really understood Tyrone, they feared him. They feared him, yet he wouldn't do anything to them. He promised, he always said he would never harm the Bensons in any way. That's why she never believed much when they said he was responsible for the attacks on Emily.

"I don't really care about the lies…" She did, but she also knew that they had a legitimate reason for lying to her. She just wish she could show them that Tyrone wasn't all bad and then they would see that they didn't have to lie. Sure, Tyrone may not like them, but what was the worst he could do? He only wanted to help, he was just confused. She took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. "Besides, it wasn't Freddie or anyone who even likes the Bensons that told me…it was Sam." Tyrone's eyebrows rose at the mention of Sam. That girl just kept popping up in his mind. Ever since the sandwich incident years ago, she just kept coming up at every turn.

"Okay, so she told you about Freddie's bride?" Carly nodded and Tyrone leaned back in his chair. He was surprised that the girl would know anything at all about his bride. "I wonder how she knows…" He sighed and slowly closed his eyes, thinking of the situation. "Okay Carly sweetie, how does your friend know anything about Freddie and his bride? I wonder, is she in on this as well? Do you suppose she could be his bride? It's possible."

"Who, Sam, Freddie's wife?" Carly laughed at the absurdity of the statement. Sam hated Freddie, Sam was a threat to Freddie, there was no way in hell Emily would ever choose Sam as Freddie's bride. Tyrone raised his eyebrow and took a sip of his coffee. He wasn't sure what Carly was laughing at, this was a serious matter. "Please Grandpa, be serious. There's no way Mrs. Benson would choose Sam. Sam's a threat to Freddie, a threat! She hates him and he hates her…" What if that wasn't the case? What if she was missing something? She was right, wasn't she? There was no possible way, especially when Sam revealed Amanda Becker to be Freddie's chosen bride.

"Okay, so how does she know about Freddie's wife?" Carly felt it was completely necessary to begin explaining, especially since it meant helping her grandfather to become less confused at the situation.

"Well, she said that her family all was horrible, so she was basically an orphan. Mrs. Benson found out and basically forced her to live with them, so she would take care of her…so Sam has met Freddie's wife before." Tyrone rubbed his chin and looked down at the table, it struck him as odd, but that wasn't a big issue.

"Okay, so she's living with them…"

"Best thing she could get, she doesn't have anywhere else to go." Tyrone frowned and pulled the corner of his lip back. It was a shame, that meant he couldn't do much for Sam at the moment. Besides, there wasn't a point to, especially considering that Sam apparently didn't have anything to do with arranged marriage so far. Since she also hated the Bensons, it made her a good proponent for him if he ever needed someone to help him in his campaign against them.

"Right…so tell me who Freddie's bride to be is?" Carly thought for a moment, pondering if she should tell him. She didn't think he'd do anything bad to the girl, but a part of her just wasn't sure. After all, she knew Tyrone wanted to save the girl because he felt she didn't know what she was getting herself into. He only wanted to protect her, however Sam may not have been lying when she said Freddie and his bride knew each other and were in love. Would Tyrone be saving the girl, or making her life miserable?

"I don't know Grandpa, what would you do with her?" Tyrone leaned back and closed his eyes. He breathed out of his nostrils and thought for a moment. He didn't want to make Carly think he would do something bad, but he also wanted her to tell him who the girl was.

"I will talk with the girl. I'm sure she's not really in love as your friend says. I think the Bensons are brainwashing her, they do that a lot…" Carly tilted her head and frowned. If that was the case, then maybe it was a good idea for Tyrone to help her. "If she's brainwashed, I will get her away from them, thus saving her from danger. Also, I am willing to bet that if she is placed with another guy, she'll be able to realize someone better…"

"Are you saying Freddie's not good enough?"

"No woman can be selected and forced to be with Freddie and honestly expect to love him and to be loved back." Tyrone gave a sad frown and slowly shook his head. "I'm afraid it's not possible. Perhaps if it were someone of his own choosing, then maybe…"

"He said that he and the girl basically chose each other…"

"He's lying, just tell me who she is." Carly bit her lip and sighed, she had no choice. Besides, she knew her grandfather would be aggressive if he didn't get what he wanted. She sighed and closed her eyes, perhaps he wouldn't do anything other than talk to her.

"Amanda…Amanda Becker, that sweet girl at school who is always handing out sweets and stuff during lunch." Tyrone gave a solemn nod, he knew who the girl was. He pitied her, how sad it must have been for a girl like her to be forced into such a thing.

"Then I will have a talk with her family first thing, I'll see what's really going on…then we'll discuss a better alternative for her." Carly nodded and smiled at her grandfather, she trusted him.

"Actually, I think she's on vacation for a few months, at least that's what Sam told me…"

"Okay then, I'll hold off until then." Carly smiled and looked over at the clock, she was growing very hungry and wanted to try out that restaurant Sam said she worked at.

"Grandpa, I have to go, okay…" Tyrone smiled and Carly slowly stood up. "I'm hungry and I want to go to the place Sam works at, Sherry's Kitchen." Tyrone heard of that restaurant, he liked it. It was a very nice and quaint place, not too pricy, but not extremely cheap either.

"All right, have fun dear."

"Love you grandpa!" Tyrone smiled as Carly kissed his cheek and hurried out the door. She needed to get food in her stomach, and fast.

Well, doesn't this seem interesting. I hope you liked the chapter! You'll love the next, it involves a Fourth of July celebration, a new home and fireworks! Oh and something else that you'll love but I'm not going to say what it is ^_^. Review