So, much time went by and I felt like I’ve aged with the constant yelling and pleading- the earlier from the officer in charge of questioning me and the latter from Daniel.
I kept on thinking about all the terrible things that had happened in the past, and at this point my mind was completely blank.
I regret not being honest with Markian, I really wished I had told him earlier that I’m in love with him. If he has been hurt in any way, I don’t think I can survive the pain.
Earlier today, I had gone out to buy some snacks as I was craving for something sweet- one of my numerous period cravings.
I couldn’t shake off the feeling that Markian might be with Felicity at that moment, I mean what other reason could it be?
I did ask him for a divorce after all, and even though we haven’t sat down to talk about it properly, I knew I hurt him by my decision- maybe his pride, or ego.
Thinking back to the party, a wave of anger and disgust had swept me all over, and my mood had changed.
I heard my phone beep and I dug into my purse to get it. I saw a text; we need to talk, get a cab and tell the driver to take you to Marena bridge. Felicity.
My first thought was, maybe she wanted to get rid of me. If that’s the case than, it meant she was threatened by me.
I shook off the feeling, no way was I going to a place I didn’t know to meet a lady that openly hates me, because she didn’t wants my husband.
I left the shop and was about to flag a cab when I got another text; I just want to apologize for that night, come meet me, please.
She wanted to apologize? As if, but if I go to see her, that would be one worry taken from my mind if she really wanted to apologize.
I know I’m crazy, and to even convince myself to go see her meant that I was desperate, but I went ahead to go meet her anyway.
When I got there, she was in front of her blue Ferrari looking so lost. It wasn’t until I got out of the cab and went to meet her did she finally look up at me with sorrowful eyes and a pleading smile.
“You wanted to see me?” I asked rather mindlessly, but when the smile she wore changed into a worried look on her slim face in response to my question, I knew something wasn’t right.
“You wanted to see me. You called me here, d… didn’t you?” she questioned back confused and so was I.
Right at that moment I should have left, we should have left there because something wasn’t right, but we didn’t give it much thought. Deep down we both knew we had to discuss and settle things before it got any worse.
“Listen Livy, I didn’t know Markky was married for the second time, and I sure as hell didn’t know it was you. I know how that night might have seemed, but nothing happened between us- even though I wanted something to happen. I’m sure you must have heard of our relationship in the past, so when I met Markky again after 3yrs, my feelings kinda sparked up again. I wanted him even if I knew he was just newly widowed and I am married. I guess all I’m trying to say is that I’m sorry,” she concluded nervously.
I could tell she was genuinely apologizing, so my anger and hatred towards her were slowly disappearing.
But how did she find out who I was? My marriage to Markian is confidential and no one except our families knows.
“How did you find out that he and I are married?” I questioned curiously- I just had to know.
She seemed to have seen the worry in my eyes, then she smiled and patted my shoulder comfortingly.
At these point, I didn’t hate her at all anymore and for some reason, I was grateful to her for telling me that nothing had happened between she and Markian.
“He told me himself, boastfully if I may add. And I know Markky, if he commits to anything or anyone, he doesn’t go back on his word. So I knew there wasn’t any point trying so hard and I gave up,” she said, smiling more comfortably now.
Markian told her himself? After he had threatened me that he would end things if I ever revealed to anyone that we are married, he went ahead and told Felicity?
And there I was, thinking that he was having an affair with her, that was why I asked for a divorce. Oh no, what have I done?
“Hey, I’m being honest I promise, nothing happened between us. In fact, I think he kinda has a tender spot for you. The Markian I knew wouldn’t involve in a fist-fight with his cousin for just any woman, he’s too civil to behave that way. But he did two nights agof for you.” she added encouragingly.
I really felt like crying after hearing that. I’ve been such a fool to have told him what I said out of anger.
“Thanks Felicity, for telling me the truth. I’m sorry I thought you were a home-wrecker.” I told her smiling anxiously.
“We… ll, You are not far from the truth. But I hope we both are in a good place now?” she asked with her fingers crossed, as I smiled and nodded in affirmation.
We talked for a while, then we said our goodbyes and headed our different ways.
Who would have known that few hours later, I’ll be at the police station being interrogated as a prime suspect to her murder.
I was wasting time and the longer I remain silent, the more I’ll be seen as the culprit, but I really don’t know what to say.
Should I reveal the truth about my marriage to and Markian gets to find out, it might mar our relationship even further.
But if I don’t, I’ll be sent to jail. Please God, help me out of this mess, please.
Daniel
It’s been 4hrs already but she is still not saying anything. How would she get out of here if she can’t defend herself, or at least me the truth.
I could feel her pain so I didn’t want to trouble her much, but she needs to start speaking.
This is the 5th time she’s asking me the whereabout of Markian and why he hasn’t come to see her.
“I tried calling him- he’s not picking up. But I’m here and I’m doing everything I can to get you out of here, but please, you have to answer the questions, Livy.” I pleased helplessly.
Does she really have a hand in these? Before I got her that night, I remembered seeing the look on her face. The alcohol might have aided but she was honest about her feelings.
Could she have been so jealous that she planned to hurt Felicity? No, no way, Livy wouldn’t do that.
She was the woman I loved and I trust her, even if she was capable of killing someone, I wouldn’t blame her. You get your hands dirty once in a while, especially if it’s to get something you really want.
“If you don’t tell the officer the truth, he’ll have to lock you up. And if that happens, I’ll be really mad and might just end up hurting Markian because he is the reason you are in this mess in the first place.” I incited purposely.
“No, no… he had nothing to do with this. I- I just want to know if he’s ok, that it. Please, call him again and ask him to come see me, please.” she defended, and that made me even angrier.
She is defending him? Why isn’t she willing to say anything until Markian comes to her? I’m here ain’t I? So, why is it so important she sees him first before she speaks.
I stood up and left the room to try and call Markian again as the officer entered the room again to continue questioning her- but he wouldn’t pick his calls.
I kept calling because I knew Livy still won’t say anything unless he come- but that ingrate wouldn’t answer his damn phone.
How could he do these to her? She’s in all these mess because of him and he would just not show up?