"Henry, I don't know if you have issues with your brian, I'm sorry for using the word. But you obviously don't sound okay. I don't know you, the only time we met was four years ago, and we both patted ways after signing the marriage contract", Maria said.
"How come I don't remember any of that?" Henry asked Maria.
"Because you were more drunk than I was. You probably don't remember things you do after getting drunk, as for me I do, and I still don't understand why you keep saying I'm your wife, the mother of your son. I don't know you", Maria insisted.
"Maria I'm so sorry that we had issues, that had probably led to your running away and pretending not to know me, but I'm sorry. I'm ready to make things right. You know, when you left me, I had thought I would die, and had barely survived till today. I can't loose you the second time", Henry pleaded going on his knees.
"I'm not pretending Henry, can't you see it? I don't know you", Maria said soberly. She was almost moved to tears.
Maria was so sure that she doesn't know Henry, Henry on the other hand was so sure that he knew her and she was the mother of his son that had disappeared four years ago.
Henry had searched for Mary all over and had relocated to a new town after searching all over the place for her. Now that he had finally found her, she was denying not to be the one he married.
On the other hand, Maria had lived and grown with her parents, and although she had a minor amnesia four years ago, her family and friends were there to put her through her past life, and getting married or giving birth wasn't part of it.
"I'll give you what you want. It's just my signature on the divorce papers right? Since you said you are not Mary, then it's fine. I won't force you to agree to it", Henry said.
"Thank you", Maria replied coldly.
"I love you Mary", Henry said, but noticing the disgusted expression on Maria's face, he decided to take it back immediately. "I mean, you are welcome ma_"
"Maria", Sylvia and Maria said in unison helping him complete the statement.
"We will be on our way now, I hope you can make out time to talk to my lawyer tomorrow", Maria said standing up to her feet. Sylvia also stood up to her feet and took Maria's hands in hers.
Henry stood up as well, his eyes were red and bulged. It seemed as if he was going to cry, but doing everything possible to hold the tears back.
"You made a promise to our s_" Henry was saying but then paused. "You made a promise to my son Dylan", Henry said.
"I'm not his mother, he wants to see his mother right? Find an excuse and tell him I left. I can't raise the poor boy's hope up, it'd be unfair. Also don't let him call me that in public place, he'd only ruin my reputation", Maria warned strictly and began walking away to her car, together with Sylvia.
They got in and drove off, while Henry stood at the spot letting his tears drop freely from his eyes.
Henry wondered if Mary was still mad at him over the little issues they had before she gave birth. He blamed her all along for dragging their innocent child into their mess, and leaving him without a mother to breast feed and raise him.
He couldn't believe that such petty issue would drive her away, leaving their son behind and even now she still didn't care about him. Although he was a little bit mad at her back then, he still thanked God she didn't leave with the kid, and he was no longer mad at her.
Maria and Sylvia drove home, with Sylvia taking the stiring and Maria seated beside her. The car was awfully quiet. Nobody was ready to start a conversation, so none of them said a word to each other.
They were trying to process what had happened in their heads.
After a very long drive, they finally got home, alighted from the car and walked straight into Maria's room.
"Maria", Sylvia called drawing closer to her. "You seem really bothered".
"Shouldn't I? Do you think that man is just a psycho?" Maria asked Sylvia. "As for me, I think there is more to what he had said".
"Don't tell me you believe that mad man?" Sylvia asked Maria staring at her in disbelief.
"Of course not. But I know there is no smoke without fire. I want to get to the root of the whole thing, I want to know why he keeps insisting I'm his wife. I looked him directly in the eyes and he seemed so sure about what he was talking about, the love in his eyes when he spoke to me is something I can't explain", Maria narrated.
"I don't think that lunatic has anything on you. I mean, someone that doesn't even remember the event that took place in his drunk state", Sylvia defended.
"I just hope this wouldn't get to my parents or Fred".
Sylvia hugged Maria and caressed her back until she fell asleep.
Sylvia also was in a state of shock, she tried to process what just happened in her head, she couldn't help but wonder what was going on. She felt so much pity for Maria seeing that the whole issue was messing her up. Sylvia hoped that the divorce would be successful, and everything would finally be over so that Maria would get married to Fred.
Sylvia caressed Maria's hair as she slept. She also was about dozing off when she heard a knock on the door. She stood up from the bed, slammed her feet on the floor twice before proceeding towards the door.
She opened the door and sighted Clara standing behind the door.
"Dinner is ready, and their is a special guest at the dining table with mummy and daddy. Where is Maria? She is needed urgently at the dining table", Clara informed.
Sylvia quickly checked her time, it's been almost two hours since they returned and they didn't even notice. Also they had spent almost seven hours away from home. Including their journey to and from Henry's House.
Sylvia walked up to the bed and tapped Maria calmly.
"You are needed urgently at the dining table", Sylvia informed Maria who jumped down from the bed on hearing that.
"How did I fall asleep?" She asked and quickly rushed to the restroom to wash her hands and face.
Maria doesn't dare miss dinner with her parents, else they'd make a fuss about it.
Sylvia and Maria began walking downstairs. On getting to the dinning, they sighted guest seated at the dining table their eyes and mouth went wide open and they exchanged glances immediately.
CHAPTER FOURMaria and Sylvia couldn't believe their eyes. Fred and his parents were back, and were having dinner with Maria's parents. She knew she was done for because since Fred was back, he would insist that they got married as soon as possible and she definitely wasn't comfortable with the idea, because she haven't divorced Henry yet.Sylvia and Maria walked up to the table, Maria's legs and hands were wobbling. She took her seat beside Fred and forced a smile. He also smiled and patted her cheek."How have you been Maria?" Fred's dad asked her."I have been well sir, thank you", she replied. "How are you preparing for the wedding? Hope everything is set because I would like you both to get married as soon as possible", Maria's father asked."Ye_ yes father", she replied.Maria worshipped her parents, and her in-laws. She worshipped even Fred himself, and even though she was pampered and got whatever she wanted she dared not say no to their commands. She knew getting married to
CHAPTER FIVEHenry had seen all that had transpired between Fred and Maria. So it was Fred she was getting married to? The son of the millionaire? The popular business tycoon? No wonder she was now rich and was pretending not to know him. No wonder she didn't want to come home.So she enjoyed being maltreated by this arrogant fool, than coming back to her family who loved and cherished her so much.He walked up to Maria and helped her up. "Thank you", she muttered.She lowered her face to the ground, and refused to look up. "Let's go", Henry saidnpulling her gently outside the mall."Where to?" She asked in a very low tone, her voice almost didn't come out and her face was still buried on the floor."Take a break away from all of these", he replied. The both of them walked out of the mall together, he held her hands tightly in his as they walked out. He made her sit in his car and drove her to his house.She was hesitant at first to go in, but when he insisted she decided to do so.
CHAPTER SIXHenry rushed into the room and saw Maria lying lifeless on the floor. He carried her up, and helped her lie in bed. He used wet towel to massage her head. He knew it wasn't something to worry about so much. She had fainted in front of the picture, that simply meant that she was trying to remember things, and it was too much load for her head. He called his doctor and his doctor came around to check up on her. Maria woke up later in the evening. She opened her eyes and looked around the room. She didn't remember Aby bew thing. Their was no new memory, she wasn't able to remember anything but was so sure that she was Mary. She decided to keep calm and investigate the whole issue. Henry walked into the room and met Maria seated on the bed. She was lost in thought with her jaw in her palm, and her eyes was glued to the bed cover."Are you okay?" Henry asked and sat beside her. He placed his hand on her forehead and felt her temperature with it. "What are you doing?" Maria
CHAPTER SEVEN"Don't look at us like you don't know what we are talking about Maria, who is the man you married?" Maria's father scolded her."Is there really a need for all this question and answer section? Let her take us to him so we can sign the divorce papers right away. Where is your lawyer? Call him to get his ass to the location right away", Fred's mom suggested."Can I at least change into something nice?" Maria asked, and everyone turned to look at her as if she had asked for someone's head to be giving to her."I am sorry, let's just go", she apologised. Maria stood up and began walking out of the house while dialing her lawyer's number. Everyone else joined her as they walked out together. She kept dragging her feet while she walked, she looked down at herself immediately she got to the car and stared at her reflection on the glass. Her hair was a bit messy, and she decided to tidy it a little."What are you doing Maria?" Her father scolded her as he walked towards her.
CHAPTER EIGHTMaria returned home, and immediately she walked into the mansion. She heard her mom humming a song in her room. She walked straight to her mother's room, knocked twice on the door, and pushed the door open gently. She walked into the room and closed the door behind her. Her mom turned around when she heard the noise behind her. A wide smile formed on her face when she noticed it was her daughter. "Come on in honey," she said to Maria, who was already walking in. Maria walked in and pecked her cheek. Mrs Faith was seated in front of her mirror and trying to style her hair."Let me help you with this," Maria offered, taking the comb from her. "No, it's fine. I really don't have much to do, and I am almost done, "her mom replied.Maria took the comb from her mom and went ahead with the combing of the hair. Her mom smiled and continued staring into the mirror. "You look so beautiful today Maria, what is the secret?" Maria's mom asked her.Marai smiled broadly, and the
CHAPTER NINEHenry lay in the bed with his son, singing him a lullaby, as he tried to put him to sleep. Dylan had a slight fever that made it a bit difficult for him to sleep. Henry heard the doorbell ring, and he stood up from the bed reluctantly. He was feeling sleepy and very tired."Dad, do you want to abandon me as well now?" Dylan asked. Immediately, he saw his father sneak out of the bed and began to tip toe outside.Henry stopped at the spot, turned around, and walked back to the bed. He bent over and kissed his son's forehead as he ruffled with his hair."Of course you know I would never leave you, son. I just want to get the door," Henry replied."Please don't ever leave," Dylan begged. Henry pecked his forehead again and walked out of the room. He walked towards the main door and froze the movement he saw marai standing outside and looking so messed up.He pulled her to himself and hugged her tightly while she just stood at a spot without moving any part of her body. "Wh
CHAPTER TENMaria woke up very early in the morning, she wouldn't be going to her office because she now had a new job. She had a family now to take care of. She climbed down from her bed and walked into the bathroom to wash her face and hands. After washing, she walked out of the room, heading straight to the kitchen. On getting to the kitchen, she met Henry in there, preparing breakfast already. She walked into the kitchen, trying to avoid making any sound. She stopped right behind him and hesitated for a while, then she walked even closer and hugged him from behind. She tilted her head to the side and kissed his cheek. "Good morning love", Henry greeted her."You are awake so early?" She asked him."I have to make breakfast for us before getting Dylan ready for school," he replied."Let me join you. I know I cannot make up for the lost times, but at least I would try to do one or two things, "Maria said.Henry closed the pot and turned around to face Maria. He held her both hands
CHAPTER ELEVEN It was a cool Sunday morning, and Maria was having fun with her family. They had just finished their breakfast of pizza and ice cream that was delivered about two hours ago and were playing games in the sitting room.Dylan was having a good time. He held the ball tightly in his tiny hands and threw it upwards to his mom who caught it, and when Henry tried to get the ball from her she put it inside her dress. He tried to take it out of her dress and the both of them fell to the floor. Dylan rushed to them and jumped on their body."Dylan, you can see it now that your mom is cheating. The both of you against me, yet you can't play fair?" Henry nagged."Was there a rule in the game in the first place?" Dylan asked."Oh, I see", Henry said. He stood up quickly to his feet, hit the ball off Maria's hands and ran off to the back of the chair. They tried to chase after him, and when they caught up with him, he dipped the ball in his trouser. Maria and Dylan tried to get the