"Bella is going to stay there for just a few weeks. You know I'm busy here with the business and I couldn't take care of her. I know you can, honey."
His wife's courage was impressive, Alexander thought. If she talks it seems like they have no problem as a couple and they are very happy. There she was, having an affair with his brother in America and she had the gall to tell him all that.
But maybe that's what a woman who has long pretended to be a model wife who loves him would say. It had been three years since he "married" Mia. She had no idea that the prenup she didn't sign was invalid because they weren't actually married.
He was no fool. His plan was simple---to watch her and Mason do the five-year plan he had heard of his brother. But before that time comes they will realize their great mistake. He was going to crush them both.
A brother, a fake wife... He wouldn't have taken such a bad step with them if he hadn't found out about their plans for him. Their betrayal was not something he could easily forget. He will not rest until he puts them in their proper place.
His plan was easy enough to accomplish. Because it is easy not to pass the marriage contract between him and Mia to the registrar. It's easy to forge legal documents, but he didn't need to do that because Mia didn't need that, except for the signed marriage contract. She changed her bank records and that was it. She did not bother to change her passport as it was still valid.
“All right, honey. I’m here to help a family member,” he said. It was a lie. He didn’t want to have anything to do with her kin but it could be beneficial to him. He decided to look at the matter positively.
He also put down the headset. He stroked his chin. It was payback time. He waited three years for that. It was a too-long wait. Patience has never been one of his virtues.
For three years now, he has been being cheated by his "wife" and his brother. Mia went to America, saying she found a good business there that would help her family. She said she didn't want to let her family, which she loves so much, be his responsibility also.
He pretended to be the supportive husband. The truth was, he couldn’t care less. He knew the real reason why she went to America---there, she and Mason could free themselves. Until now they had no idea that he knew all their plans. They both thought he was really married to Mia. And he doesn't know if his brother really loves Mia or if they are just using each other. How could Mason let Mia sleep with him if he loved her?
Not that he did that often. He could count on the fingers of his hands the chances that something had happened to them. How long had it been since something happened to them? How long had it been since their last sex? Two years and a half? She always pretended to be tired and not in the mood. It was okay. He was disgusted thinking about her betrayal. It was necessary at first that something should happen to them so that there would be no doubt in his mind.
For now, he enjoyed the company of another woman, Sophie. He was a man with needs. And since his fake wife is not around and he doesn't want her either, Sophie is there for him. Sophie was great in bed and she listened to him, really listened to him. She was a colleague.
It was also possible that Mia was not really in love with Mason. Maybe she saw him as a stepping stone. The woman probably saw that she had more freedom with his brother compared to him. She knew he was in love with her and he was straight. Maybe she needed someone who was more carefree.
He no longer cares what kind of relationship they have. Whatever it was, only one thing remained true---they were playing with him and had no intention of stopping until they got what they wanted.
When he knew everything, he remembered the times when he had no vision and Mia and Mason were there in his room. There were a couple of times when Mia would giggle all of a sudden. When he asks why, she says that she enjoys his facial reactions. He felt like a fool not doubting that. He thought that maybe while he was in the room they were doing something. Not the actual thing, of course, but something close to it.
There's always a surge of rage that runs through his system when he imagines it. There he is, just missing losing his sight, almost being useless due to his physical disability, while they are playing with him and insulting him without his knowledge.
He had an accident for nothing. Mia was not in Baguio that day but in Siargao, with his brother.
Mia knows his frustrations during the times he was blind. He bared his soul to her. How was he to know she was laughing at him as he did so? How could she take advantage of a blind man? That made him mad. He prayed every night for some miracle. He thought he wouldn't be able to take it if he would never see Mia's face again.
He wanted to be there for her, he wanted to be the perfect husband, and he wanted to see the world with Mia beside him. That woman, while he is trying his best to improve himself for her, is working a miracle with his brother who also has no conscience. People like these should just be shamed and taught a lesson.
Now Mia knows more about business in America; she built some kind of spa there. He really wasn't interested to know although he always pretended to listen. She pretended it was her dream business.
Bullshit.
What is Mia's real purpose in this life, if she has her own plans, he is not that interested to know. That would do nothing to him.
“Bella…” he said. The woman is said to be there. He could use her sister against her. He knows that she loves her sister and mother very much. He saw that when they were just lovers. She doesn't talk to him about anything but them.
The sister Mia loved dearly would suffer for what she had done. After he was through, they could all rot in whatever hole they ended up in. He is about to cut the cord that binds them all. He will finish the game the way he wants. Mia and his brother could eat their five-year plan. They would not get a single centavo from him.
Later, the maid announced that Bella, Mia's sister, was already there. He told the maid to let the woman come in. He took his time and then went downstairs. When he saw a woman in the living room he was slightly surprised by her appearance.
The last thing he remembers is a woman wearing an elegant dress and well-groomed. That was when he and Mia got married. He barely remembers it before but on those few occasions, she was well dressed. Now she was wearing faded jeans, sneakers, and a blouse. She looked... very ordinary.
“G-good afternoon.”
“Hello.” He smiled at the woman. It was essential. For he had made up his mind to seduce her and have an affair with her—exactly like how Mia had an affair with his brother.
Bella almost stopped when her brother-in-law smiled at her. What has changed in the weather and why does he seem kind? The last thing she remembers about him is that his forehead was always frowning. Even when he and her sister got married, he didn't look happy. She just thought that maybe his personality was just like that. It's impossible not to be happy on your wedding day.At that time he looked fierce, as if the slightest mistake would cause him to explode. She didn't know he looked like that when he smiled big --- so handsome! She swallowed. She thought of her sister's luck.“How have you been?” He approached her and kissed her on the cheek. She was stunned. She didn't expect that. Kissing is probably a trend with people like him, even though she is still surprised because it doesn't seem to be in his personality to be that friendly.What is his true personality? The one she met before or the one now who seems kind, friendly, and seems to accept him? She was suddenly confused. S
Bella immediately asked her acquaintance how to enroll in the course she wanted. She wants to have certification as a real and high-quality bartender so that she and Daayiee can compete in five-star hotels. She found that it was only for a short time. Not like a regular hospitality management course. If she is in a hurry, she can schedule a personal training session that will probably cost a lot of money because the training providers are really high caliber.She thought that she would just wait for her "work" with her brother-in-law to finish so that she could go full force into her plan with Daayiee. She is very eager.For the first time in her life, she can take a step that will change her and her mother's life. She hopes that it continues. She thinks there is a high probability of that happening. She and Daayiee are both great and know how to get along. The contacts are easy once they are there. They will start participating in cooking fairs, then they will be recognized if they a
She just ignored what came to her mind and continued to her room. There she read her sister's letter. In her mind, she was not the one who wrote that but a caring sister who had always only thought of her welfare. She kept telling her that she would be careful and that she would take care of their mother and that she was sorry if she didn't make it home. She said she hoped her package was helpful, which actually made her eyes roll. It helped, we had more rags at home three years ago. I'm hoping that the help I gave you will help you get started again, Bella. This time, I'm hoping you will do your best. She was once again uncomfortable with what she said. Is it true that she just said that or does it seem like she has given her help in the past that she didn't appreciate? It looks like it's getting dramatic, maybe she’s in tears because it's the first time she's shelled out fifty thousand for her. There is no end to this message, as it is an exemplary sister. In the end, it was as i
Alexander couldn't help but wonder about Bella. She was far from what he had imagined based on the stories Mia had told him. At that time the girl was just his girlfriend, he had formed an opinion about her --- that she was kind to her family. In fact, when he was bedridden the woman was talking about nothing but her family. If there was one good thing about the woman, it was her ability to love her family very much. But he seems to want to change his opinion. He sees that there is no progress in Bella's life. She was very simple. It's like she's not Mia's sister. The two women are far different from each other. Bella doesn't have Mia's sophistication; in fact, Bella seemed to be not used to the few things that had even a modicum of luxury. He still remembers when he and Mia were just engaged and he told her several times that he wanted to meet and be with her family, but she often told him that they were busy --- Bella with her studies and her mother also has a business to attend t
"I'm going back to the resto, Ate, after all, I don't do anything here during the day. My salary is a waste." “I will send you more money. Just stay there.” Bella flinched at the irritation in her sister's voice. That's why she thought that she go back to the restaurant again because she didn't agree with her wanting to increase her payment. She thought there was nothing she could do about her decision but she called their mother. She couldn't understand why she didn't want to give the money when she was rich. Her reasoning to her was that maybe when she got the sum of the money she promised, she wouldn't follow through on the agreement. She just didn't say a word, even though she wanted to tell her that she wasn't like her who didn't know how to follow through on the agreement. She was just making sure. She can still go back to the restaurant now but what if she stays in that house for a while? She might not be accepted anymore. And it would be good if her sister would follow the
"My God, Bella, capture my heart!" Bella pinched Daayiee delicately. Suddenly his eyes widened. She turned to her brother-in-law. He smiled at her as he approached. She immediately stood up, even her friends. She introduced them to the man. "I never mentioned to you that they were coming, Alex." “It’s okay, it’s okay. Please stay for dinner.” "Even if I stay forever, Alexander, it's okay." For Daayiee's joke, he tasted a fine pinch again. Alex didn't seem to mind her friend's joke he laughed out loud. The joy of his laughter is always contagious. There is no sign that this is a man who has problems with his wife. Did he accept the situation? Or is it one of those relationships where the one is so used to being miserable that nothing makes him sad anymore and his relationship with his wife seems insignificant? “You’re funny, Daayiee. Anyway, I’ll see you all at dinner.” Until the man disappeared from their sight, Daayiee was still looking at him. "Be still, my heart." "Hey, he
“How dare you spend ten grand without telling me!” Mia's ears perked up at what Mason told her. Ten thousand dollars and he was flying off the handle. His face was red as if he was shocked. She went shopping, what the hell was his problem? Ah, yes, by the way, he's not as gallant as he used to be. He was a fool, a moron. He did not keep the money he took from their company, as he had told her before that he would do. He got himself an island through bank financing and then put a big portion of the money into a business that went bankrupt in a year. He was not a good businessman.She suspects that in just five years, the bank will be able to seize the island he is proud of, which it will not be able to take advantage of because it is empty. It had turned into a liability instead of an asset. And this moron was the only one to blame. She was the one who used to tell him that his investment decisions were wrong but he says it will be taken care of. She should have taken over three year
She wanted to be alert. Is what he says true? Is what she hears true? Is he also fascinated by her beauty? Merciful God, may He forgive them!She avoided looking at Alexander. If she could, she would have left him there but she would look rude because they were still eating. She continued her meal even though she suddenly felt a spotlight focused on her. It was hot, but she just couldn't say anything. Her mind was still clear, she made the wrong comment to ride on what he said.When she finished eating, she immediately stood up. "I-I'm done."“Perfect”, sambit nitong nakatingin sa kanyang mukha.“A-Alex, it’s wrong—”“Forget what I said. It doesn’t mean anything.”She could no longer react properly. Will she be happy, sad, or annoyed? However, she nodded slightly and hurriedly went upstairs. When she got to her room she immediately locked it. She leaned there, still trembling.What happened to that? He said he wished he had known her before her sister but in the end, he retracted what