Married To My Sister's Husband

JUDY

The car stopped and I looked out of the window to see where we were.

We were at an abandoned factory sitting on a parcel of land I had purchased few years ago, hoping to put in work and turn it into one of Luthel Inc's pharmaceutical someday.

But for today, it would be serving a whole different purpose. I opened the door of my Mercedes S600 guard and the smell of wet decayed grass and messy puddles here and there hit me, making my nostrils tingle.

I quickly walked into the factory building as I was shown the way in by 2 of my security personnel-that escorted me here in a Range rover sentinel just for extra protection.

The risk of being here was very high, given my high profile in the society and all, so it's best not to get killed out here, or even worse- get caught.

But I had urgent business to attend to and it'll go without saying that the risk would be worth it.

We took the stairs to the 3rd floor of the building were we met with other of my men- Baron, Pope and Jack, who were guarding a raggedy looking man, beaten and tied up in a wooden chair.

His eyes were blindfolded and his mouth was gagged with a piece of dirty looking cloth.

"Has he said anything relevant yet?" I asked one of the men watching him.

"Nothing yet ma'am. But he was insistent on meeting you in person." Baron replied.

Yes, I had this man kidnapped and will do worse if he doesn't tell me what I wanted to know. He requested I be here, so I took the risk of coming here. But if he's trying to trick me by lying, I'll have his head and that of his entire family.

"Wake him up." I ordered, and Jack slapped the man a few times into consciousness.

He winced in pain from the sensitive parts of his body that has sustained bruises from my men's beating.

"Take off his blindfold and gag, I want to be able to hear what he has to tell me." I ordered, and his eyes and mouth were free in an instant.

The moment his eyes fell on me, it was as though he felt a bit of relief and that bothered me all little.

"Mrs Luthel" he greeted.

"Do you know why you are here, Frank?" I asked him, not wanting to be here any longer than I should be.

"Your men kidnapped me on my way home from work, and they've been accusing me of something absurd that I can't even understand, let alone believe." He replied frightened.

Since he doesn't understand what was going on, I'll just have to properly explain everything to him.

"About 3months ago, there was an accident and my daughter died in that accident. You were the detective i paid a huge sum of money to cover up every and anything that would pin my other daughter the case, I'm i right?" I asked him sternly.

"Yes ma'am, you are." he answered trembling.

"You were ordered to destroy every evidence of my daughter's involvement to that case and in return, I established you and your household in the most gratifying way possible, is that right?" I asked again, making sure he is completely on board and I'm not amiss here.

"Yes ma'am." He replied.

"But about a week ago, series of pictures resurfaced and they landed in the hands of my precious daughter- the same daughter I had paid big money for, so she would never to find out. Now, only you and I knew what happened that day, so if I didn't send those pictures to her, I figured the next person would be you. And boy- did you make it difficult to find you." I told him clearly.

He knew this was time for re-evaluation because, anything he says now would either end his life and that of his family or set him free.

"Ma'am, I'm telling the truth, I didn't..."

"You thought you could use those pictures to blackmail my daughter into giving you more money, right?" I asked in a haste, catching him by surprise.

"But that's not true, I swear on my daughters lives. I did no such thing." He confessed nervously.

If he didn't send it to Livy, who did? He and I were the only ones with the memories of what happened that day.

"Mrs Luthel, we made a deal because you trusted me, and I'ld be a fool to break the trust of such a powerful woman for just a few more bucks. So, just give me sometime and I'll find out who exactly did this." he stated assuredly.

Well, he was a detective and up until now I've had no issues working with him. If he really wants to find out who did these, then he can be my guest.

But, if it turns out that he just swore falsely with his daughters lives, then they are better off without a father like him.

"Fine. You find out exactly who gave my Livy those pictures- and...who is trying to blackmail her with it. You have 72hours and of which...your family will be in my special custody, just for your motivation" I replied, sending terror all through his face with the mention of his family.

I don't plan on harming them in anyway. To them it would be like a vacation in one of Luthel Inc's luxurious 7star hotels for the next 3days, unless of course he fails to find out who is behind all of these.

Then I'll be responsible for making his wife a widow and his daughters- fatherless.

"Please ma'am- I'll do anything, just don't hurt my family" he pleaded with sorrowful eyes.

"Then I suggest you start searching. Let him go." I ordered my men, and they hurriedly let him lose.

I headed out the same way we came with my security in front. It wasn't until I got in the car was I able to breath properly, even my cheffur noticed the color leaving my face.

Alex has been in the family even before I got married to Julian- my daughters father, so he was trusted until he's found unworthy of that trust.

"Should we head to the hospital, ma'am? You look faint," Alex asked me as he looked through the rare mirror, but I shook my head in protest.

"I need to be at the office, I've got some investors coming over for lunch by 2, so I can't afford to be absent." I replied, while putting a call through to Baron.

"Make sure you keep close eyes on him, Baron. And do not let him communicate with his family in anyway, have I made myself clear?" I asked intensely.

"Very clear ma'am." Baron replied through the phone before I ended the call.

I opened my purse and brought out a pill container. I opened it and took out one pill from it and swallowed. I opened the armrest by my side and brought out a bottle of spring water and took a sip from it.

Lately, with the anxiety and sleepless nights I've been having, my health has deteriorated even further. The headaches had intensified and it's slowly beginning to after my daily performance.

This is the reason why I can't leave anything to chance anymore. Livy has to step up, unless Luthel Inc would go under, but that would be over my dead body.

I already spoke with a judge who said Markian and Livy's marriage have to be at least a year old in other for them to be able to file for a divorce. I couldn't express my relief at the news, but I wondered how Livy would react to it.

She's been acting like her memories were coming back which would be impossible because they were taken away from her by hypnosis.

Few days ago she had confronted me about the same issue as last time. She pleaded that she wants her memory back, but I refused.

Of course she must have found out that she and Markian couldn't get divorced since they've barely been married for up to 3months.

"You won mother- you always do. No matter how hard I try to fight or stand up to you, I never win. I can't get rid of Markian, so until I find out if it's really me in those pictures, I'll have to suffer every time I see him because I can't tell him anything." She sobbed.

"You were never meant to see those pictures, but you did. So, you'll just have to pretend like you didn't and go on with your life." I said to her casually.

I didn't want her to drag this issue further, and it's best if she just keeps shut about because, if the wrong people hear about this matter, it won't be easy getting her out of it this time around.

"I killed my sister! Your daughter! Don't you hate me? At least look me in the eyes and tell me you are disappointed in me! You...can't be so unfeeling to the point that you don't care about what I do, or the person I turn out to be." She replied sadly.

Her eyes were swollen prior to coming her, and I knew just how much the truth must be hunting her now, which was what I was avoiding.

But letting her have those memories back would only cause her more pain- so much pain her poor heart won't be able to contain it.

Oh, forgive me Livy but I can't fulfill your one desire this time, not after weighting all the risk at hand.

"Your sister is dead! And she died because she was weak but you are strong. You made a sacrifice for the greater good, so why would I hate you for doing that? You don't have those hurtful memories anymore, so why would you want to remember? Trust me, your life would be easier this way." I reassured her, hoping- no praying, she would concede.

"Just like 8yrs ago, when I had to spend the night at the police station? I asked you why you didn't come to get me the next day and all you could say was, 'the bitter truth should not be told, your life would be easier that way'. But it never was. Turned out you had to save your precious daughter's life while I was at the station all night". She scoffed with tears in her eyes.

"C'mon mom- Sophy was your favorite after all, so you must have held a grudge against me. Why don't you stop lying and just tell me the goddamn truth for once!" She requested loudly, shocking me.

That was another memory that I asked to be taken away. On their senior year, Livy bashed another kid in her class pretty badly and her father happened to be a lawyer, so they filed a report against Livy.

The police got to her before I did, but before I could go to the station to see her, I met Sophy who was bitterly crying.

acid inside of it, and she threatened to consume it if I went to the station that

directly from the station, I lied and told her I was held up at work and couldn't come to

I did that day, and I did- I made her forget, but now she

I had come to you that night. She had always been weak, and a weakling can not seat on the throne I had prepared for you both. So, I'm not angry with you... in fact, I'm proud of you." I told her encouragingly, but she

I've done! I need my memories, I'm going insane here!

than to wallow in your self pity, then you'll have to excuse me- I have work to

there really be a way for her to regain her suppressed memories without help? I wondered as the pounding headache in my head suddenly rendered me unconscious- barely mobile enough to even reach for my phone again.

MARKIAN

how is she?" I asked anxiously with Livy behind me.

the hospital just 15mins after Alex had called me to inform me that

been able to tell me anything

from Livy's face, and for the first time in almost a month, I could read her face and it's emotions. She looked pale almost as if she was nauseous

here? The

she regains consciousnesses but finds the press outside the hospital doors. She hates looking or being painted as weak by this gossip news channels, so for her to be hospitalized would be seen as

noticed she wasn't responding to

Livy's legs failed her as she slumped on the bench close to us. I rushed and held her in place,

resist my touch and holding back her tears. My heart boiled with anger at her attempts of resistance but

disappointment lingering around my for the past few weeks vanished with my

hug, and surprisingly it brought me peace and genuine

trembles when I'm mad at her, her innocence like the way her

honestly, I could stay like this forever. With her in my arms, I was feeling like a freaking superhuman with the world

I was feeling for this woman, but I want to fight to keep her close to me and safe

I didn't want to let go of her at this point- until I heard soft sobs escaping from her lips. They were so soft,

cry all you want Livy, I'll hold you so you won't have to feel like you're alone.

we were both lost in the woods 16yrs ago, but somehow, it felt right repeating

give up on her resistance and held on to me, like she wanted me to be

her sobs became louder and she began to cry, while my heart was

so wrong if

really, really want to love this woman that fits

and courageous as to sacrifice my life for someone who might never be mine. I want to have faith that things will

Livy- I want to be

my chest so I can look at her face. It was all wet and red, and so were

her chin in my hand and raised her face to

you?" I asked like those word

moment

seconds that felt like

really crying? I guess I couldn't help

buried my head at the crook of her neck this time and I patted her

doctor came out to

Mrs Luthel's family?"

stopped crying a while ago and just sat on the bench very quiet and still, while I

nervous of what news the

and she is her daughter. Doctor, is she alright?"

if there were other causes, that's why it took longer. She's conscious now so you all can go in and see her." the

thanking him

to Livy excitedly, expecting a cheerful smile from her

gone blank again, totally

doctor said we can now go in to see her. C'mon, let's go in and see her." I

said- I heard him. If you want to see her, you can go by yourself. I think I'll head back to the office now, I've got work

can she possibly say all these after the way she had

is being hospitalized and you want to work?" I asked very upset now.

misguidedly thinking she was critical, isn't that enough? I'm glad she is ok, but I don't see any point in wasting more time here. I have work to attend to, and I'm pretty sure even she would understand that" she replied disdainfully.

going to stand for it.

come over you, but this is not the Livy that I married. The lady I married was brave, compassionate and lovely, but

never truly got over my mother's death, so it provokes me whenever I

because I know I'd give anything to still have mine with

I had hurt Livy's feelings with my words, but I was becoming frustrated with

badged into my office and requested I fire the old Accountant Manager, as she would very much like to be Castlehill's

since it very well corresponded with one of the clauses in our contract,

ever since then but no one knows about our

has been a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day for me, despite how forceful she was in gaining that position. And no matter how late it may seem for me,

this behavior of hers right now was

entered the VIP ward, I was quickly met with an almost fully dressed

you are doing?" I asked,

got a meeting with some investors by 2 and

amazed how alike a mother and daughter could be, I mean their stubbornness

anywhere. You'll lie back down on that bed and rest. You fainted Judy, so you are in no position to handle any meeting, at

they came from France and will be leaving tomorrow. I need to meet with them,

to rest. You can only strain your body this far for it to give up on you. I can't allow you to do this."

very stubborn woman, and I might be risking a lot here by telling her what to do and what not. But right now, I wasn't seeing her as

bad blood, so I was determined to get her back to bed

important. Who would handle the

as bad as she leaving. So, I was about to answer and say she should not think about that now,

I'll meet the investors in your stead and have lunch with them" Livy answered from behind

see that she didn't leave after all. My sweet Olivia was still in there somewhere, and that gave me

now in such a dark, colorless and emotionless void, I'll try my best to bring her out

don't ha..." Judy started but was interrupted before she

so don't worry and just get some

room incase you need him for anything. Livy and I will handle the French

her decision to help Judy, and I could tell Judy was also proud

the passengers seat for her as she entered, then I shut

LUTHEL INC

meeting was scheduled to hold. Judy's assistant filled us in on what the meeting was about and we requested she joined

investors were pleased to have heard fresh ideas from Livy's fresh mind and occasionally from me. The meeting

Turns out we work perfectly well together as a team" I said, referring to the just concluded

Markian, but you really didn't have to." she replied in an attempt to sound grateful but ended

might be too late for me to say that I'm sorry for how I treated you, but i promise I'll do everything in my

when I heard a mocking laugh escape her lips in soul crushing

tell me you're about to say how much you miss me and that you love me, please don't. That would be so unfortunate." She

you- I mean, I want to say it..." I

to say those words to me ever, remember? And you promised, does your promises mean nothing to

promised not to say does words to you, you just assumed I did. So,

was starting to hurt my ego, because I've never made confessions like these before in

with everything I was feeling for her, because...honestly, these feelings were starting to drive me crazy.

always hated in a woman, remember? Because I still remember your words, telling me that you'll never see me as anything other than a traitor. And you were right. Ever since we came back, all I've done have been everything you'd suspected I would do, so please...let's just go back to you being unfeeling and rude

want to go back to when I hurt you, and called you names, and hated you. Now, I want to hold you properly and not hurt you in an attempt to break your spirit. I want to kiss you not just because you make my senses go ballistic, but because I truly want to be close to you now. I want to

though I was say things that meant nothing to

that you are going through, let me in so I can help you."

and held her face with both my hands staring deep into

about what you want! How about what I want! You just don't listen, no matter how much I try to tell you, you won't hear me. I want a divorce or a separation, anything. I just don't want be

she is the one not making sense at all. I've finally accepted her

the shoulders gently and crouched so

I do, so tell me what you want me to do. I'll do anything- anything in

you to do, then lets get a separation since clearly divorce won't do. You

hurtful things while looking me straight in the eye. She was hurting and I know I caused it, but I couldn't shake off the feeling like there was something she is trying to tell

Letting you go is beyond my powers, I can't do that. I'll never let you go, never again" I told her as I released her from

and he is the one I want to be with!" She yelled after me as I walked away, destroying every bit of courage I had

listened- I'm still trying to but she's just saying

be with Daniel then she should go be with him and see if I care,' I soliloquized as I got

something. My blood was boiling and the pain in my chest was as though a boulder was

so I was finding it very difficult to control myself.

I said I loved her and it's very evident how much I miss her, but what did she say to me in return? She wants to

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