Married To My Sister's Husband

MINNESOTA

LUTHEL INC

Silence filled the car on their way home from the airport as the scenery of the city they call home welcomed Livy with both excitement and emptiness.

Markian is typing away on his laptop, totally and completely giving whatever it is that he's doing his undivided attention.

None of them wanted to break the silence that was slowly deafening them but, it's better no one says anything than to say something wrong.

The past 2days have been like that. No one wanted to initiate a conversation and no one wanted to intrude in the other's business.

News had come to Markian that Daniel was already back in Minnesota, so that was one burden half lifted from his chest as he does not have to be so conscious of whether his wife would meet up with Daniel or not.

He tried to occupy his mind this entire journey back how with the Hong Kong contract which he was going to receive from Judy the moment they arrive at Luthel Inc. He has been so busy working on new ideas for it and all.

Livy on the other hand couldn't wait to unburden herself and take a nice long bath. So, it was much of a surprise to her that they arrived at Luthel Inc instead of the Winfrey Mansion.

Also, Judy didn't seem so surprised to see them at all, making Livy wonder why her mother had summoned them so urgently without letting them rest from their trip first.

The seriousness on Markian's face also confirmed the fact that they have been summoned by Judy, and that this wasn't just a courtesy visit to announce their return.

Judy welcomes them both and offered them seats on the couch, and they obliged. She seemed a bit nervous but also excited to hear about the details of how their honeymoon went, as though she was that close to either her daughter or her son-in-law.

"So, how was the Caribbean? Hope you both had plenty of fun?" Judy asked with a smile, making Livy a bit uneasy.

When Markian and Livy both hesitated in answering, she grabbed the telephone on the glass stand beside her and called her Secretary to come to serve them some wine from the fridge, but Markian interrupted.

"There'll be no need for that Mrs. Luthel. I only came here to let you know that I kept my own part of our deal, and I hope you'll keep to your word." Markian blurted out, causing a confused raised brow on Livy's forehead.

"Deal? What deal? And why was it so important that we had to come straight here from the airport, Mom? Couldn't you both discuss business later, after we are settled perhaps?" Livy questioned.

She was wondering what the deal they made was about, and why it was so important to Markian that he just had to come straight from the airport to Luthel Inc on their arrival.

She truly was exhausted and just wanted to take a warm bath and have at least 4hrs of rest from everything.

If only her eager mother knew what ordeals she had to go through on her honeymoon, this little forced-reunion would end faster than anyone can say 'tell me all about it'.

"Nothing you need to worry yourself about darling. It's just a little business I have with your husband, that's all" Judy defended rather anxiously.

"Little business, you say? May I remind you that the Hong Kong contract isn't a small matter, and I certainly hope you haven't forgotten your promise to give it to me if I successfully..." Markian commented but was interrupted rudely.

"I know what I promised! No need for you to state the obvious." Judy stated nervously but still tried to be graceful about it.

Markian was trying to understand why Judy wasn't being upfront with him. He is beginning to feel like she was about to go back on her word, and that- he wouldn't stand for.

Judy knows how much it would

upset Livy if she finds out that it was her idea to go on a honeymoon vacation, and that she had to make a deal with Markian so he would agree to go with.

So for Markian to babble about this matter in Livy's presence would be causing more harm than good for both of them.

"Obvious for you both maybe, but Markian brought us straight here from the airport, which means it must have been very important to him. So, why don't you both get on with it already." Livy ordered exhaustedly.

For her, the quicker they get on with their matter, the faster she gets to rest on her bed.

But she couldn't help but notice that her mother was starting to feel uneasy about their discussion. And if she didn't know better, she would think Judy was trying to hide something from her.

"Great! Since it's pretty obvious to the 3 of us that I'm here to collect what I was promised if I went on this vacation with you, can you please tell your mother to hand over the contract to me already?" Markian requested of Livy.

Well, there was no reason for there to be any secrets between them especially since Livy and her mother had planned the honeymoon together, he was pretty sure the Hong Kong contract was no secret to her either.

"Mother, what is he talking about? What promise did you make about the honeymoon?" Livy asked, now curious to know what the hell Markian was talking about.

"Livy, darling? Could you go wait outside for a bit so I can talk about private matters with your husband?" Judy requested politely, but Livy wouldn't have more secrets kept from her.

"No mother! I'll stay right here and hear what you both have to say" Livy insisted boldly, more agitated and frustrated now than before.

"Of course you will. You know everything already, so I wonder why your mother is starting to play a fool all of a sudden." Markian insinuates, referring to Livy.

"And can you elaborate on what you think that I know? What connection does this... Hong Kong contract have to do with our honeymoon, Markian?" Livy asked, more sternly this time requesting clarity.

"Well, your mother promised me that...." Markian started but was aggressively interrupted by Judy again.

"Will you just shut up Markian? please!... Honey, I'm asking- no, pleading with you to go wait outside." Judy requested more anxiously and nervously than she was a few minutes ago.

She thanked the heavens that Livy didn't argue any further, but angrily stood up and left the room.

Markian on the other hand was more confused and surprised by Judy's outburst than at Livy's anger.

What exactly is going on here? He wondered.

"What the hell is wrong with you?! Are you trying to ruin everything that I've worked so hard to build all these years?!... You could have just dropped her off at your new home first before coming here, would that have been too much for you to do?" Judy questioned angrily.

"What difference would it make? It's not like she isn't aware of any of this. After all, wasn't the honeymoon both your idea?" Markian accused.

Judy could only rub her palm on her forehead frustratedly and baffled by how oblivious he was to matters that concern Olivia.

"Of course she doesn't know about anything! She would have been excited to go anywhere with you even if it was to the end of the world. But if she had known that I had made a deal with you to take her on a honeymoon vacation, she would have rejected the offer in a heartbeat!" Judy stated between gritted teeth, clearly upset.

"Wait, What?" Markian asked, receiving this revelation like a bomb without warning, not quite sure he understands what Judy is trying to say.

"That child who does everything I ask her to do without questioning my decisions, stood in front of me the other day to tell me that she wasn't going to marry you. Why?... Because she knew your intention wasn't to get remarry and she didn't want to do anything that would upset you, do you understand?! She, stood up against me for the very first time all for you , even though she was scared. She wouldn't have gotten married to you if I hadn't threatened her with ruining you." Judy blurted out in a fit of rage.

"Livy didn't want to marry me? I don't understand. Are you trying to tell me that all your plans to make me the King of the International market and handing over Luthel Inc someday to me with your daughter by my side was just your plan alone and not Livy's as well?" Markian question in utter surprise and confusion.

It can't be true. Judy is obviously lying right now- but what would she gain by lying? Markian thought.

"She had planned to run away on the day of your marriage and I knew. I knew that if I used force on her it wouldn't work, so I threatened her by telling her how I'll ruin you and Castlehill and I meant it. It was because she cared about you so much that she renounced her freedom and pride just to get you away from my wrath." Judy continued, leaving Markian with more regrets now than questions.

completely despised

despised you as you think, why then did she try to save you from me?...[Sigh] I know I've made many mistakes with my daughter, so I needed to do just one good thing for her. Even though I had my own selfish reasons for wanting this marriage, at least it was with the man she loves. And since you cared so much for her late

point in hiding her true intentions from him now. She had always

believe you. I can't. You're capable of saying anything just to get what you want, you're a businesswoman after all." Markian debated disheartened, hopeful

so he wouldn't have to feel like he had

stood up from the couch and headed to her desk, sat down, and

years of my excessive planning to get Olivia to where she is now. And believe me, if she finds out about the connection of our little agreement with the honeymoon vacation, then we will both be in

and wondered if what Judy just told him is true. That

Livy had said and done all this while had

What exactly have I been doing to that poor

honest and open with him but he had

I hand the contract over to him. He seems to know his way around the Verc, so you should seriously keep a leash on him or else he might take Castlehill from right under your nose. You may leave." Judy advised

Kong contract was the least bit of his problems, which was kind of funny because that was all he has had in mind since they started packing up to return from their honeymoon

the depressing feeling of deep regrets as he struggled to stand up and made

office, he was finding it hard to stand properly. He looked around but couldn't find Livy, so

managed to look cool as he walked carefully to his car and completely broke

come back to me with these 3 sentences; I'm

but he had thought it was all a trap and never really bothered or thought twice

and everything

his lips that spoke rudely to her and teased her

hurt the last person in his life who cared or gave a hoot about him for who he was

terrible and for him, this

his very own- and he had betrayed a lot of people without any

he could start over and undo all he had

dread of he pain he had caused her,

would he be able to

M. WINFREY VILLA

mansion, the M. Winfrey's villa was a whole new grand venue for exploration. And when Judy

Markian was too depressed to explore his new home. He tried to rest a bit and he is almost grateful Livy wasn't around yet, that way he wouldn't

isn't she back

dosing off to sleep on the couch where he sat when his phone

unless he wants an even bigger problem on his

here." He

forgot that you promised to get a place set up for me and a

myself.

airport terminal. It's nothing

you to my place immediately. See you in a bit." Markian replied regrettably before

and asked him to go

after 6 pm and still no word from Livy yet, so now he's getting

villa but Livy wasn't answering her calls and it was stressing him out

WINFREY MANSION

past 17years." Barbra

mansion without my

think he meant for it to be a surprise. Even his father is still heartbroken that his only son left home. He believes you have separated him from his beloved son, so try to avoid him on your way out." Barbra stated rather contentiously, like

with his step-mother, but she didn't

to call Anthony- Markian's driver but realized it had a flat battery. Markian must have been trying to get to

had been at the dog park close to her old high school all afternoon, thinking about what she had learned about Markian, her mother,

crazy with rage just thinking about how far her own mother would go just to get what she wanted, and Markian

given up the idea to try and make a marriage out of whatever it was they had, it still doesn't stop the fact that her mother was

she needs to find out just what her mother's fixation on Castlehill was

missions to fail, and this fight wasn't going to be one she would fight without knowing just how

to check if she could find a spare charger anywhere to charge up her

the once bright and floral-arranged room where she had once thought all her dreams would come true, it now

memories in this room. In fact,

went through the drawers and lockers for what she came

hungry, but God forbid she stays and eats dinner with her in-laws, not after how her mother-in-law sounded while breaking

power her phone and make a call to Markian's driver or to Markian,

slumped on the bed and shut her

loved him, is this really the extent of your

here? I thought I got rid of you?" Livy replied

visit from her subconscious. She can't function properly each

because I call you out on your stupid

only come in? I had no

Markian even if you wanted to. The mind- you can easily

He no longer has a place in my heart or my mind, and that's what he had always

means the world to you...you can't just..." Sophy started

to me, in past tense! And...I already have!" Livy stated

that's true, then you haven't been honest with yourself from the start. You never really loved him, and like always he was just a pawn in your game."

know why I stopped?... Of

Sophy started but was interrupted

too. You make me sick and I can't stand you any longer. You are my weakness, you and my love for Markian.

someone in

commanded and immediately, a

to wake you but I saw this door open and I thought I should

for my phone, and hurry up with it." Livy

charger for her and helped her

about what kind of life Sophia

how did the Winfrey's treat her?..." She questioned, but noticed the reluctance of the maid to answer as she struggled to

anymore so you don't have to

I believe she was left out in important discussions and decisions until she stopped trying to fit in. They never accepted her and she became insecure. We would often hear shouting and arguments from this room each time they were together, they didn't get along very

they get along?"

insecurities grew until she finally made a mistake," the maid paused, looking straight at Livy who encouraged her to continue, but

mistake did

anyone about it, but it broke him. She tried to fix things but nothing could help until the day of the accident. So gossip started among the maids. Some said that she may have

apologizing to me? Here is your

and dialed

30mins, so she just sat on the bed and pondered upon what that maid had

beloved wife did something that even Markian couldn't forgive? Well,

was strong enough for the Winfrey's to

are the