Married to Her Sister’s Fiance – Chapters 57 & 58
THEME: The Replacement
CHAPTER 57&58
By, Mide L.
{•HER CRAVINGS•}
AT THE HOSPITAL ~
Evelyn was still crying when Mr Lincoln arrived,she called him immediately she brought in Carl’s dead body here
“Is it true?” He asked as soon as he got to her
“Why have you been ignoring my calls,now you rushed here immediately you heard of his death”
“What the hell happened to him? Was he sick?”
“Now you are acting like you care when you don’t at all,why didn’t you act this concerned when he was alive,it always about Fernando all the time not even caring about your other children. When Cotton was alive,you didn’t even create some time for him,even when he got that sickness that eventually took his life,you never visited except once! Now my Carl is gone!!! My only source of joy” she sobbed silently
“You can’t really blame me Evelyn and I’m sorry for your loss”
“I don’t have anything to say to you Francis and just to let you know, I’ve found Annabelle ” she said
“Our daughter?” Mr Lincoln whispered in shock
“Yes and I’m getting her back,I can’t loose that one again ”
“What’s the cause of Carl’s death though?” Mr Lincoln asked curiously
“Poison was found in his system making me to wonder how?!! ,who poisoned my son!”
“Poison?” He half yelled
“A slow poison actually,I think someone have been injecting his food without him knowing ” Evelyn sniffs and wipe up her tears
“I’m so sorry ”
“You can leave now and go back to your Fernando,the two sons I birth for you are gone anyways ”
“Don’t say that, I’m here to give you my support. Since you said you’ve find Annabelle, Where’s she?”
*
JOLLY RESTAURANT ~
Blondie left school some minutes ago and she went to a nearby restaurant to eat since she’s starving right now
A waitress approached her and she ordered a salad and a cup of espresso coffee
Minutes later,the waitress came back with her order, ” please enjoy” she said then left.
Blondie had already taken two bites of her salad when Matt walked in and his eyes set on her immediately
“Hey Blondie” he called and she looked up
“Oh Matt,you again ” she exclaimed and he chuckled,he finally got to her and took a seat right before her
“Yeah me again,I actually came to pick you up again but your friends told me you left already,I was feeling hungry and that’s why I branched here not knowing I will meet you here”
“It’s perfect then,you are going to drive me home again, I hope you don’t mind”
“At all”
“Won’t you order anything?”
“No I’m okay now,just staring at you is enough for me ” he said staring at her and Blondie developed goosebumps immediately
“Oh okay then” she said awkwardly and she resumed back to her food but she wasn’t comfortable with the way he was staring at her
“I’m full! Let’s leave already,my brother will be expecting at home” she said grabbing her bag
“Alright then,as you wish” he said and they walked out of the restaurant together after he paid for her food .
*
LINCOLN’S HOLDINGS ~
Fernando came back from a board meeting minutes ago and is busy working on his system looking so focused,He suddenly picked up the intercom on his table to call his secretary
☎️”Dina, can you come to my office, please?” he said and dropped it back.
Dina walked in seconds later, closing the door behind her. “Yes, sir?”
“I need you to prepare the quarterly reports for the upcoming meeting. Can you get that done by tomorrow?” He asked
“Of course, sir. I’ll prioritize it.”
“Great. And also, please book a conference room for 2 PM tomorrow. I have a meeting with potential investors.”
Dina made a note on her pad, “Done, sir.”
With that, Fernando dismissed her, and Dina left the office, leaving him to his work.
Not long after, Mariana came looking so tired and he quickly ran to meet him
“Love,you are looking so tired,Rosie really stressed you right?” He asked looking concerned
“Not really,I’m just tired” she said and sat on the office couch while he followed
“Sorry,so how was it? How did it go”
“You know I’m suspecting something, remember Evelyn said she had a daughter called Annabelle who went missing when she was 10 years and then Rosie said she keeps hearing the name Annabelle and she usually have some unclear memories, like brief flashes ”
“What are you driving at ?” He furrowed his brows
“I don’t want to jump into conclusion yet,we are just waiting for her parents to tell her everything she needs to know ”
“It might just be coincidence,don’t think far. I don’t think Annabelle is alive anymore,it’s been years. Anyways my dad called me this afternoon and it’s about Carl ” he twitched his lips
“What about him?”
“He’s dead,died this morning ”
“OMG! What killed him?”
“Heard it’s slow poison” he said
“Isn’t that what Evelyn have been injecting into your food,how much Carl died of it”
“I don’t know, Karma’s a b***h and don’t you dare pity her,she did worse to me, I wasn’t my self anymore when my doctor told me I will be dying soon not knowing it’s a plan work and she has been poisoning my food all this while, she’s evil! If not that you heard their conversation that day,your husband wouldn’t have been long dead by now ” he and Mariana hugged him immediately
“Thank God you didn’t, don’t say that word again ”
As Fernando wrapped his arms around Mariana, holding her close as they hugged in his office, he felt a sense of warmth and comfort wash over him. He had been so focused and stressed on his work all day, but in this moment, all that mattered was the woman in his arms.
*
GRAYSON’S MANSION~
Matt got Blondie home an hour ago and she’s currently in the house alone chatting with her friends on phone when Logan walked in with a blank face
“Hey brother”
“You guys were right, Catherine is only dating me because of the money, imagine I visited her today and I met her and a guy she once introduced as her cousin f****ng,can you imagine that?”
“I told you,she’s a f****ng slut but you never believed me”
“I feel like an idiot right now ”
“It’s okay brother,at least you know better now ” she said standing up to go meet him
Logan’s eyes flickered down her lips and Blondie bashed her lashes wondering what’s he thinking RN
His eyes locked onto Blondie’s, and without thinking, he leaned in and pressed his lips to hers. Blondie’s eyes widened in shock, but before she could react, Logan pulled back, his face flushing with embarrassment.
“Oh my god, Blondie, I’m so sorry! I wasn’t thinking,” he tried to explain
But to his surprise, Blondie’s expression softened, and she stepped closer to him. “You weren’t thinking?” she whispered with a smirk”Maybe you should stop thinking then.”
Without another word, Blondie reached up and reclaimed his lips. Logan’s eyes widened in surprise, but he quickly surrendered to the passion, his arms wrapping around her as they deepened their forbidden kiss.
Logan was the first to move away muttering curses to himself
“f**k this is all wrong!”
“Nothing is wrong here,it’s just a kiss”
“We are siblings”
“Step siblings,we aren’t related by blood,my mum only married your dad” she rolled her eyes
“We are still related, let’s just call that a mistake”
“No, i won’t. Logan I have always loved you right from the day I set my eyes on you” she confessed
“What!?”
“Yes and I have been keeping it all this while but not anymore,I really love you”
“It’s useless because nothing can happen between us little sis” he said and walked out of her
*
BACK AT FERNANDO’S OFFICE ~
It was evening already and Mariana is still in his office watching him as he worked and she slept off on the couch afterwards
Fernando was getting up from his office seat when she woke up
“Wow just in time” he said
“What time is it?” she asked, rubbing her eyes.
“Almost evening,” Fernando replied. “Time for us to head home and after that we are heading to your parent’s place”
Mariana didn’t move. Instead, she furrowed her brow, thinking deeply. “I want something,” she said finally
“What is it, Mariana? You know I’m busy.”
“I don’t know,” Mariana replied, pouting. “But I want something. Something sweet.”
Fernando raised an eyebrow. “Is it food?”
“It’s not food, Fernando,” Mariana said. “I just want something. Can’t you see I’m craving something?”
“Mariana, come on. I can’t read your mind. What do you want and I will get it right away”
Mariana crossed her arms, looking stubborn. “If you loved me, you’d figure it out.”
“That’s not fair. I do love you, but I can’t magically know what you want.”
“I remember!” she exclaimed, clapping her hands together. “I want a strawberry milkshake!”
“A strawberry milkshake?” he repeated, chuckling. “That’s what you’ve been craving all this time?”
“Yes! With extra whipped cream and a cherry on top.” She nodded
Fernando shook his head, laughing.
“I’ll get you your milkshake, my love. Anything to see you happy. Let me call Dina to get it for you”
“No I want you to go yourself ”
“Really? Okay fine I will get you your strawberry milkshake ma’am ”
“No, no, no! Not just any strawberry milkshake!” she exclaimed,”I want it from that new ice cream parlor downtown, the one with the cute pink umbrellas. And I want it in a tall glass with extra whipped cream and a cherry on top. And I want it now!”
“Mariana, come on! That place is all the way across town. And what’s with the specific glass and umbrella? Can’t you just be satisfied with a regular milkshake from the shop down the street?”
“You don’t understand, Fernando. This is important to me. I need that exact milkshake, or else…” She pouted
“Or else what, Mariana? You’ll sulk for days? What’s going on with you today?”
“You’ll just have to go get it for me, Fernando. I’m not moving until you do.”
“Fine, Mariana. I’ll go get your precious milkshake.”
He stormed out of the office, leaving Mariana looking triumphant but also a little guilty. She knew she was being unreasonable, but she just couldn’t help herself. And besides, she was pregnant, and that gave her a free pass to be demanding, right?
*
An hour later, Fernando returned back with the milkshake in hand and looking so tired already. Mariana’s face lit up immediately she saw him
“Thank you darling,you are the best!” She collected it from him and was about drinking it bringing it closer to her mouth when her expression suddenly changed and she clutched her stomach
“Are you okay?” Fernando held her looking worried
“You don’t like it? You want me to get another one for you?” He rushed the questions.
Mariana suddenly leaned forward and then she vomited all over Fernando’s expensive suit and shoes!
TBC
Ferdinando dear sorry