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Chapter 3: 3- Best Two Years

"Mom!" she quickly wiped her tears with the back of her hand and turned to her.

"Now drop the act, Marissa. Let's face the truth. I'm not your mom and you are not my daughter in law…"

"B…but…"

"No ifs and buts, Marissa. You were there when Valerie wasn't available. Accept it! He loves her. He'll never leave her. In his mind, she is the one who stayed beside him all this time."

"B… but you can tell him that…"

"Tell what? That you are his wife? No way!" there was a sarcastic smirk playing on her lips, "Just be practical, Marissa. Thank your stars that you got a chance to enjoy our family's wealth all this time. You got the chance to sleep beside him when all the girls were dying just to have a glimpse of him. You had a lavish life all this time. What more do you want, love?" 

Marissa closed her eyes in disappointment, "That means… that means you used me. Right?" a humorless chuckle slipped through her mouth.

"So did you!" Nina shrugged her shoulders, "If you want, I can pay you so that you can live a comfortable life."

"What if…" Marissa swallowed hard, "What if I had conceived during that time? What if we had a baby? What would you do then?"

Nina brought her face dangerously close to Marissa, "I would have killed him."

 Marissa gasped but the evil woman nodded at her, "That's right. Sinclair's heir will only born from a woman who is extremely beautiful and looks classy beside my handsome son. You are not fit to carry Sinclair's heir. We have got standards, girl."

With a sinking heart, Marissa took a step back and tried to smile, "Noted."

When she was leaving the hospital, she wanted to cry at the top of her lungs. They used her. All of them used her.

"What will I tell my babies?" she cried leaning back her head to the back seat of the cab. For the past two years, she had been traveling in luxury cars but today she was again back to square one.

When she reached the Sinclair residence there was silence in the living room. Two maids were cleaning the furniture and Marissa realized these weren't the same faces she was used to seeing every day.

Nina Sinclair had gone too far when she had replaced all the servants of the house.

It was dangerous to stay in this house. If by any chance, Nina came to know about her pregnancy she might kill her babies.

"No. I can't do that." She quickly went to her bedroom and opened the door only to find Valerie already inside.

"Here. Pack your bags and leave. Just try to make it quick." She placed two huge empty bags on the floor.

Marissa looked around the room where she had spent the most amazing time of her life with her husband. In the initial days, how he used to get depressed, and she vowed never to leave his side.

"I'm sorry, Rafael for not keeping my word. But our babies' lives are in danger, honey." She needed to be strong for her kids' sake.

She didn't have any proof of her wedding, nor she had any witnesses. Whenever Rafael used to call any of his office assistants, Nina would never let her come face to face with any of them.

The couple always stayed indoors because Rafael never wanted to go out. He did insist her to go out and enjoy parties or shopping, but she never left his side.

Once or twice when they wanted to have an outdoor dinner then Nina arranged everything in their private gardens.

They rarely had romantic candlelight dinners because it was useless for Rafael and she was not interested because all she craved, was his company.

It didn't take much time to pack when she had to fill only one bag. Valerie stayed there all the time keeping an eye on her. 

"Sorry. I can't take risks. Our valuables should stay safe." She explained to her younger sister with an evil smirk.

Once Marissa was done, she picked up her bag and started descending the stairs.

There was nothing except her clothes and documents. She couldn't continue her education just to give twenty-four-hour company to her husband.

She came down and went to the kitchen to pour herself some iced water when she heard some commotion in the living room.

"Rafael. You made it early," she saw Valerie striding towards him with a smile, "welcome home."

Rafael threw a careless glance in Marissa's direction and then smiled at Valerie.

"I wanted to have lunch with my wife." He pulled the chair and sat down, "So what is there for lunch?"

For the first time, Marissa felt Valerie getting nervous, "I ... I need to ask … the chef."

"Chef?" he frowned upon looking up, "You always cooked food for me. Why not now? Remember? You promised me to make my favorite beef Fajita when I get discharged," he then held her hand, "Never mind. Just give me your company."

Marissa knew what he was talking about. The way he used to sit in the kitchen while she cooked his favorite food. She kept looking at Rafael and wanted to slap hard across his face to tell him that it was all a mistake.

He was making a blunder.

"I'm leaving Rafael," she tried to shift his attention to her. 

"I wish you could have lunch with us, Marissa. But you have become so self-centered and so stubborn in your ways, you selfish woman! I would prefer that you don't stay at my place any longer."

He said without meeting her gaze, "Go and learn to stand on your two feet instead of eyeing my money, and stop dreaming of taking advantage of my blindness. I'm no more blind."

Marissa couldn't take it anymore, "I regret breaking it to you, Rafael Sinclaire but you are now a blind man who can't see anything around you. Three days back you weren't blind. You were able to see everything when you were blind."

"Marissa!" her ex-mother-in-law cooed, "have lunch with us. As Valerie's sister, I will love it if you join us."

Marissa knew why Nina was doing that. Just to show Rafael how she was not in a hurry to get rid of her.

For once Marissa had an evil glint in her eyes, "Sure, Nina. If you say so." Ignoring Nina's pale face she took a seat right next to Rafael.

Before Rafael could protest, Valerie gave him, her best smile, "It's OK, Rafael. After all, she is my sister and will leave soon."

Just to save their faces, both women weren't showing their evil sides to him.

"Fine," he muttered and waited when servants started placing the hot piping dishes on the table.

The first bite Rafael took from his plate, he stopped and closed his eyes.

"This isn't the same taste that I became habitual of," he told more to himself, examining the meatloaf on his plate.

"Maybe lack of eyesight made you more sensitive to your taste buds," Valerie offered him the explanation that seemed to convince him.

"There are so many things that will transform, Rafael." Marissa muttered toying with her food, "Too sad! You won't realize it today."

Rafael who had stopped eating his food tilted his head sideways to look at the woman who used to be so reserved and shy when he started dating Valerie.

Marissa could feel his green eyes on her face. They all might be curious about what she was talking about because only Rafael could hear her. They surely hit their foot with an axe when they not only offered her to stay for lunch but didn't mind her sitting next to him.

"Watch out your tongue, Marissa. Another word against my wife and you might regret it." This time Marissa met his green eyes wondering if she would ever be able to see them again.

"You be happy, Rafael." She smiled sincerely, "You might regret it too, once I'm gone." She felt Rafael going rigid. Finishing the food on her plate, she dragged back her chair to stand up.

"Bye, everyone."

She picked up her bag ignoring Rafael's curious glances. Her survival mode was on, and she didn't want to create further issues.

"Let's get you out of here, my babies. This place isn't for you." With that, she left the house where she spent the best two years of her life.


Chapter 4: 4- Keep An Eye

"That bas*tard. At least he should be man enough to listen to your story," Sophia felt sorry for her crying friend who was seated on the couch in front of her, "he should have given you a fair chance."

Marissa crashed at her only friend's apartment last night because she didn't know where else to go. 

"I don't know, Sophie," Marissa's legs were folded up, and her chin was leaning on her knees, "How is it possible that Valerie was there right after the surgery? It seems… it seems like … she was keeping the tabs on Rafael."

"Or maybe there was someone else from the family who was giving her all the information," Sophia said meaningfully.

Marissa didn't remark. She didn't even need a divorce as her marriage was registered as Valerie Aaron.

At the time of the wedding, Nina didn't let the priest speak her name.

"What are your plans, Marissa?" Sophia asked her and passed over the plate that had apple pieces.

"I need to get out of here, Sophia. My kids might be in danger." Then she told everything to her friend who was horrified when she heard about Nina Sinclaire.

"Two years back, this lady acted as if she had the best interests for you. You better make it quick. But where will you go, my friend?" Marissa chuckled softly not knowing what to say. 

She didn't know anyone outside the Sangua city. 

Just then Sophia straightened with excitement and snapped her fingers, "Why don't you move to Kanderton?"

"Kanderton? But I don't have anyone there."

"Silly. My grandfather lives there. Start a new life. Let's go together and make a fresh start." Marissa was already shaking her head, 

"No! You can't risk your life because of me. Your clinic is doing very good here. Why would you make the move?"

"OK. Then maybe go there and I can join you later!" Sophia raised her one shoulder and that made Marissa smile.

"By the way," Sophia placed her Coke can on the table and looked at her, "I sent my clinic rider to deliver the ultrasound report to you. Did you receive it?"

Marissa shook her head with a frown, "I have my pregnancy report in my purse but there is no…" she held her breath, "what do you mean by … you sent a rider?" 

She got up from the couch.

Sophia was also on her feet. She quickly dialed a number and waited for the call to be received, "Don't worry. Let me ask the rider. Maybe when he didn't find you, he kept the report envelope with him."

Just then the call was received, "

"Hey! Mike. I asked you to deliver that envelope to Mrs. Sinclair. Do you have it with you?" she asked him, crossing her fingers.

"Yes. I dropped it on my way home. Mrs. Sinclair received it with a smile." before Sophia could ask more, the man's voice appeared on speaker, "She seems to be the mother-in-law of your friend, she was very sweet and thanked me a lot."

Marissa's face had gone pale.

"I … I think… Nina received it." She said in a breathless whisper, "If she knows about this pregnancy then her men will definitely come after me."

Sophia was fidgeting her fingers with worry, "Listen, love." She made Marissa sit on the couch and crouched close to her, "I'm calling my grandpa. You just pack your bags and catch the earliest flight."

***

Rafael looked at his wife lovingly who was giggling while reading something on her phone.

"What's so funny?" Nina Sinclair asked her with a smile admiring internally how they looked perfect together. 

"Oh. These memes keep popping up and most of them are hilarious," she placed her phone aside and leaned her head on Rafael's shoulder. 

"Now you two are together. Just take care of each other. I need to return to my house," Nina made the announcement.

"Oh, mom. You should stay some more." Valerie said with a pout, but Nina dismissed it with a wave of her hand,

"My business needs me. Now it's time, you two take on the responsibilities and bring a Sinclair heir." Nina had her own boutique business that was quite established. 

Just then Valerie's eyes fell on a silver tray placed on the center table, "Is it today's mail?"

"No," Nina shrugged carelessly, "some of it came last night. I was having a splitting headache, so I just placed them all together after receiving them. They all are for Rafael if I remember correctly," Grabbing her bag she got to her feet.

Rafael and Valerie also stood up. 

"I'll walk her to the car," Valerie squeezed his hand, and he kissed her lips. He saw his favorite women walking out of the door and smiled. 

He was blessed with everything in life.

The woman he loved was here, he had gotten back his eyesight.

His gaze fell back on the stack of envelopes lying on the silver platter. He casually walked up and picked them up.

Most of them were from his office, just some printed sh*it that was not that important. Two envelopes were from the banks who wanted him to give them a chance to invest. However, the last envelope was a light lemon color and was not sealed. 

He flipped it to see the name.

Marissa Aaron.

Several lines appeared on his forehead. 

Why was Marissa's envelope delivered here?

He tried reading the logo on the envelope.

Sophia James MD: Head of Gynecology Clinic.

He took out the folded sheet from the envelope and opened it.

"Dr Sophia is Valerie's doctor and was treating her for cysts." He mumbled running his gaze on the paper.

There were small black-and-white graphics of something that seemed strange to his eyes. What was it?

A cyst?

Maybe just like Valerie she also had these. When he was blind, Valerie used to visit her gynecologist friend Dr. Sophia to get checked.

And that was when his eyes fell on the words written on the bottom of the paper.

'Based on ultrasound examination, the images depict the presence of two distinct fetal sacs indicative of twins.'

He felt disturbed after reading those words. Was Marissa expecting twins? Was it the reason she was upset? 

Pregnancy hormones?

He felt guilt taking place in his heart. He could show her more empathy.

Maybe the father wasn't ready to take the responsibility. 

"What are you reading, babe?" Valerie asked him, closing the living door behind her.

"Nothing. Just an official letter." 

"Put it away right now. Have you forgotten? Doctors haven't allowed you to do reading this soon."

He abruptly dropped the envelope on the table with a twitch of the corner of his lips. 

"Are you joining me in the bedroom?" she asked kissing his lips.

"Umm hmm. In a while," he saw her climbing the stairs and when he was sure she had gone inside the bedroom, he took out his phone to make a call.

The phone rang twice before his call was received, "Marissa. Where are you?" 

He could hear different voices in the background and a distant announcement on the mic, she seemed to be in a crowded place.

Like an airport.

He wanted to offer her, his support.

He wanted to tell her that he would be there for her. 

 "Y…you called? You at last called me?" he felt her hopes getting high and had to roll his eyes.

Damn. He hated crying women.

"For God's sake, Marissa. Can you stop being this dramatic? I called you for my support. I just saw your report. Let me offer some help. Let me know about your account details. Tell me who is the father so that I can beat him to a pulp."

He got a little frustrated when she fell silent.

"Marissa! You there?"

In answer, he heard her teary laughter, "Listen, Simba. Hakuna Matata. Ok? Bye."

She had disconnected the call without accepting his financial aid. She didn't even bother to tell him about the father of the baby. Or was she planning to pin it on him? And then he felt his body freezing.

Simba? Hakuna Matata? 

These were the same words Valerie used to tease him when he was blind. A popular phrase from Lion King … meant 'no problems' … 'no worries'.

How did Marissa know about these? Or did Valerie share it with her?

There was something extremely wrong, but his mind couldn't register what it was.

"Babe. Are you coming up?" he jilted a little when heard Valerie's voice.

"I'm coming, love." He called out and started taking slow steps to the staircase.

"You might regret it too once I'm gone." Marissa's words echoed in his head. Without realizing what he was doing, he clutched the ultrasound report to his chest. Like it was something very precious. 

He needed to find out what was going on and for that, he was willing to hire the best private investigators.

He made a quick call to someone, "I need to know everything about Marissa within twelve hours. Keep an eye on her."


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