Forgotten Romance: Take Me Back To You

"Please, stop bothering my husband."

Jade uttered without restrain. She's been rehearsing the lines since last night so there's no way she would crumble right in front of her despites the confidence that Rachelle exudes at the moment. 

Rachelle put on a smirk on her face while curling her brows unbelievingly. 

Her eyes were obviously mocking her statement.

"Are you telling me to break off my relationship with Marcus?" Rachelle haughtily rested his back on the chair while Jade smiles at her. 

"I'm glad you understood." 

"Who do you think you are to tell me what to do? Marcus and I has been in a relationship for such a long time. We've been through a lot, through thick and thin and we fought all odds together. But if you think someone like you will break our cord, I'm telling you now, YOU CAN'T."

"I know you were in a relationship with him for the past few years. But Rachelle, he's a married man now."

"Married?" She tauntingly hissed. "Well, what's the use of being married if you'll divorce later, right?" She sneered. "Do you think I didn't know about your marriage contract?"

"Y-you knew?" Jade widened her eyes in shock.

"Do you think Marcus will keep a secret from me? Jade, you can't easily break us. You're just a contracted wife and after a few more months, he will leave you and he will marry me. Everything was pre-orchestrated since the start."

Jade didn't say a word. She was obviously lost in her thoughts and Rachelle took it as a sign that the woman is losing her confidence. However, to her surprise, Jade raised her head and met the woman's gaze. 

"Just as you have said, I am just a contracted wife who only has a few months to live under one roof with Marcus. But that also mean I have so much time to make him fall in love with me." Now Jade smiled meaningfully.

"I know he agreed with the marriage because of his grandmother's wish but the fact that we are legally married and is living together gives me a lot of chance to make him fall in love with me. And I will definitely work hard to achieve that."

Rachelle may be good at hiding her emotions but what Jade said threatened her. The fact that Marcus doesn't call or text her often made her feel unease. 

She faked a smile. "If you are confident then go. But I won't stop seeing him. I will never let go of him. I love him and he loves me. In your case, it was a one sided love so most likely, he will discard you sooner or later."

"I am confident that he won't do that."

"What made you so sure?" Rachelle folded her arms across her ċhėst.

"Any sane man wouldn't cast off his own child, isn't it?" She leaned her back on the chair and smiled. "I'm pregnant with his baby."

Rachelle's eyes immediately landed on the woman's stomach but it's not showing any baby bump yet. That moment, her world was blown away but she made sure to keep it within herself. 

'This woman is pregnant with Marcus' baby?' Rachelle was thinking about something but on the outside, she looked calm and composed but with an evil gaze.

After a few seconds, she finally looked up and met Jade's eyes. 

"I bet Marcus didn't know yet, huh." She stated and base on Jade's facial expression, she definitely didn't notify the man yet. "Do you really think Marcus has the time to think about having children right now? I knew him very well, my dear. Do you think I didn't give him a child before for no reason at all?"

"You're lying." Jade strengthen her stead. 

"If that's what you think then why don't you ask him personally? If you want to lose that baby, then go… tell him." It was more of a threat.

Lose her baby? She clenched her stomach worriedly. "What do you mean?"

Seeing how Jade shuddered, Rachelle took the chance to instill more fear in her.

"Who do you think will Marcus choose if he discovers that we are both pregnant with his baby?" She sneered in contempt.

"Dont tell me you are...."

"Yes." Rachelle chimed in. "I am also pregnant." 

No!

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Zenia dressed up before leaving the house. 

It's already five in the afternoon and he needs to be in Shusa hotel to meet Mr. Peter Black. The old man said he has a dinner meeting with the CEO of Enchanteur Chemicals and that gave her the excitement to join them.

"Ah, with that alluring man again? Of course, I love to join you." She glowed when Peter invited her. "But I hope he won't bring that bitch with him again. Tsk." She muttered within her. 

She was referring to Rachelle whom she met during their first get-together. 

She seemed innocent but Zenia saw her true color that day. She knew that Marcus and Rachelle is in a relationship for a long time but she also noticed how Marcus glanced at the particular woman at the other table from time to time. 

She stared at the woman who look familiar to her. Who could that woman be? She was puzzled that's why she did a background check and to her surprise, that woman was Marcus' wife. 

Yes. She discovered that Marcus was married but she also knew about the marriage contract since Rachelle spew it out when she got drunk that day. Who wouldn't get drunk when your man left you alone?

The old man also heard Rachelle but he didn't have any plans to take it against the young man. However, Zenia's hope rose up that moment since she greatly like the handsome guy. 

Is it love at first sight? She's not sure either but she hates the idea that after the six months' contract, Marcus will marry that celebrity woman. No, she won't allow it. So she will continue to annoy that woman even if it means flirting with her man. 

She smirked at the idea that crossed her mind.

She was about to leave the house when her phone suddenly rung. She picked it up and checked who the caller was but seeing that it's Rey, the head of the security team of the house she was watching, she immediately answered it.

"Do you have any plans tonight?" The man asked Zenia who just pulled the door to her apartment and locked it.

"Uhm, yeah. I'm having dinner with my granddad. Why?" She replied. 

"Oh, is that so..." Zenia can feel the sadness in his tone. " I was hoping to have dinner with you but I see it's not a good time." He sound dejected.

"I'm sorry. But I'm free tomorrow." She muttered. 

"Really? T-then can we? Can I ask you out then?" Rey yelped excitingly.

"Of course." 

"Thank you. See you tomorrow then." The man hung up as soon as he received the woman's confirmation. 

"Yes!" He jumped in joy. 

On the other hand, Zenia leered as soon as she hung up. She never agrees to anyone asking her out unless it was business related. However, since Rey was kinda strict and stiff about his job, she needs to work double to earn his trust.

The last time she visited the man, she tried so hard to convince him if she could roam inside the house. She even offered to clean it in their stead but Rey strictly ignored her request. 

Maybe, if she gets close to him then there's a possibility of him allowing her inside the house. 

But for now, she'll let her presence be recognized, not just to Rey but even to his minions. She need to earn their trust. 

"Where are you now?" She heard the old man asked as soon as she took his call. 

"I had just arrived. I'll just park the car before coming up."

"Oh okay. Hurry up then." He uttered before hanging up.

As for Zenia, as soon as she parked the car at the basement, she rushed towards the lift. To her surprise, she bumps into a familiar man waiting in front of the lift.

"Mr. Hanes?" She called out.

"Yes?" He furrowed his brows as soon as he glanced at the smiling woman. The woman looks familiar but he can't remember when and where he saw her.

"It's me, Zenia----" She was about to continue introducing herself when the man buŧŧed in.

"Oh yes, I remember now. I'm sorry I didn't recognize you immediately." He apologized sincerely. 

"It's okay." She smiled. 

"Then I guess you're joining us tonight then?" 

"Ehm." She nodded. "My grandfather invited me. I hope you won't mind."

"Why should I? Honestly, it's our pŀėȧsurė to have you join us."

"Thank you." She lit up. "I see you didn't bring Rachelle this time." She brought out the topic to test him.

"Ah, Rachelle? She's quite busy this past few days." He lied since it was never his intention to bring her again. He loves Rachelle but she's not the kind of woman whom he can bring to any business related events. 

"Oh yeah, I forgot she's a celebrity." She faked a smile.

They both trekked the table that was reserved for them and when Peter saw the two coming in together, he glowed.

"Grandfather..." Zenia went near the old man and kissed him on the cheek. 

"Zenia, sweetheart... I'm glad you made it." He smiled and motioned them to sit down.

"Please forgive me for saying this but you two look good together." The old man uttered out of the blue. 

Both raised their brows in surprise and look at each other in the eyes. 

The sudden awkwardness between them made the two looked away instantly.

Ehm... Marcus cleared his throat before he forced a smile. 

"Grandpa, you're embarrassing me." The woman chuckled a little. "Miss Rachelle would feel uncomfortable when she hears it." 

Although Zenia knew Marcus married another woman, she wanted to hear Marcus deny her celebrity ex-girlfriend. 

"Is she really your girlfriend?" The old man curiously asked. "Sorry if I keep on asking but I am really rooting for you and my daughter."

The old man's phrase brought joy to the woman but she didn't expect to hear the man's answer that moment.

"I'm sorry but I am already married." 

"Really? I didn't know!" The old man apologetically yelped. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay, it's not a big deal anyway."

The old man smiled. "Then should we expect a junior soon?" He teased. 

"Ah... that..." He forced a smile. "Having a child is not yet a part of my plans… for now."