**Amaya's P.O.V**
I woke up to the beeping of my alarm, and a handsome Aiden getting ready to leave for work.
"Up so early, anything important going on today?" He asked not bothering to look at me.
Today was our anniversary but it wasn't important so she didn't need to mention it to him to avoid him reminding her for the millionth time that this was all a business arrangement.
By this he meant our so called happy marriage.
"Not really, just planning to head somewhere, I'll be back later" I said getting up and heading to wash up, he was just silent and continued whatever he was doing, she was sure that by the time she had finished he would have been gone.
But when she came out he was still there, sitting on the couch and staring at her with an unreasonable look
I just ignored him and continued what I was doing not minding the fact that his eyes were tracing my every movement.
"Could you go home?" He asked finally breaking the awkward silence.
"Not sure I'll have the time to blend that into my schedule, and where I'm going is really important, can't miss it" I lied.
"Where are you going?"
"I don't think that's any of your business, Mr Marcelo"
"You just get to go anywhere you want anytime, huh?, don't you have a family to take care of over here?"
"Family?" I blurted out, then burst into laughter.
"We're not family Aiden, you remind me everyday that this is just a business arrangement, or have you suddenly forgotten?" I said then scoffed
"And then you go to work and make yourself useful while I waste my time watching over nothing in particular, so why Shouldn't I be allowed to go where I'm wanted?"
"Well that work I do is what is feeding that family of yours so I think it's better you stop running your mouth saying nonsense"
The room fell into an awkward silence once again.
"I'm only saying this because my Mom is coming home"
"What does that have to do with me?, it's not like she has another choice but to put up with me being around her, to the world I'm your perfect wife, Mr Marcelo it seems you've been forgetting a lot lately"
"I'm just looking out for you, if you probably stay here, she would throw a tantrum and wouldn't let you be, I don't want that to happen"
"And when did you start caring?"
"Oh I didn't, I don't just want a little problem messing with my reputation, why would you think I care anyway?"
"I didn't, just wanted to be sure you felt the same, don't you have a meeting to get to?"
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"I thought you didn't care?" He asked smirked then left
"Trust me I don't give a shit" I muttered under my breath.
That damn bastard
I wish I could rip off that smirk off his face, who the hell does he think he is to try and control my lifestyle, claiming it's because of his stupid reputation.
Fuck it.
My mind immediately drifted to the monster arriving today, just when I thought I could have some peace of mind, this witch has to come home?
I immediately felt disgusted.
Now I have to avoid His mother's blunt words and complaints, and the only way to do so was to leave and not return until she goes back.
Why did I have to put up with this?
It was all my father's fault, because of his frequent embezelment problems my mom's company came crashing down and now after maltreatimg Mr for so long he now solely rely's on me.
Why can't that illegitimate daughter of his get the job done, by the way she had a nice and mush curvier figure, anyone would drool at the sight of her.
The thought of it alone was disgusting.
I quickly wore my clothes and packed a few things, I went home and thankfully dad wasn't home.
I dropped my things and went to Mom's hospital, I told the doctor I wanted to see her and I was giving immediate access.
I looked at her almost lifeless body, tears welling up in my eyes threatening to spill.
I placed my hands in her nearly cold hands and cried silently.
"Come home mum, we have a lot to catch up on and that cheating bastard to punish, me and Elly need you, please" I muttered then left
The nurse in charge of her then called me aside.
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I headed for Elly's school.
By now it was almost their closing period, and I planned to take her to get some good food with me before taking her home.
And she was also only one I could tell about my pain and she wouldn't judge.
"Amaya?" Someone called out from afar.
I raised my head to see my little sister waving and then running towards me.
A smile appeared on my face as I embraced her tightly.
"How have you been?" I asked
"I should be asking you that, you have black circles under your eyes, not been getting enough sleep?"
For Elly's age she was really smart and matured, a true gift of nature.
"Didn't even realize" I said sounding puzzled but she saw right through my facade.
"Is it Aiden?" She asked as I just kept silent
"I'll be coming home today"
"Really?" The sight of her so excited brought back warmth to my heart.
But just then the smile on her face sank.
"Don't tell me he sent you out"
"Not really, where are you getting these thoughts from?"
"Doesn't matter does it?, and be rest assured Dad won't be returning for a while, they all went on a vacation"
*How is everything?, like at home, school?"
"Stressful, dad doesn't really talk much to me, still pets Valerie, and I already told him I need a change of school, I'm practically ahead of everyone here, i need to learn amongst people like me, so that I can have a sense of competition"
"Can you manage for now?"
"I think so"
"It's been sick years since I last saw mom a d you still plan on hiding how she's doing?"