Chapter 6

THREE WEEKS LATER....

Avery had gotten attached to Mrs Smith and Nina and grandma. She had also decided to accept the fact that Becky is her half sister.

Avery was drinking juice in the lounge in James mansion when James walked in and dropped some files. What are they for? She asked. Listen carefully to me woman, because you have spent few weeks in my house doesn't mean I care or love you. Get that into your skull. He said sharply. Avery was taken aback. I never said you cared for me she defended. I don't care. I only love one woman and that is Becky. He said harshly and walked away. He was emitting such a bloody aura. Avery felt down for some unknown reasons. She never liked him before but why is she feeling down hearted. She thought as she drank the juice in one go. She stared at the files and looked away.

She slowly turned to it and picked it up to see what was in there

. She was about to open it when all of a sudden, James grabbed it from her hand shocking her by his sudden presence. Avery was so shocked that her heart beat heavily. Uhm I thought you went to freshen up. She said with a narrowed eyes. It wasn't even up to one minute when he walked away. She thought but she decided to shrug it off. James ignored her and just walked upstairs. Avery sigh. She knew it will be harder for her to adapt as his wife. She took in a deep breath before calming down her racing heart.

Back in the hospital, the strange person who had entered the hospital the day Avery was taken away was standing in front of the sleeping man with a expressionless face but to soon his face changed into something demonic and evil and before he could do anything he vanished. Becky was in her room sipping juice her eyes filled with pure hatred and tears rolled down her cheeks. Her hatred has reached its peak. She just couldn't believe that James is now living with a low life girl. She was supposed to be his wife and no one else. She cried as she smashed the glass cup into pieces making it a shread of thousands. She screamed her lungs out. But nothing could contain the rage in her heart. She will never accept this. She thought as she left the house.

Avery was walking round the lounge and decided to take a tour around the mansion . So, She decided to take a tour on the middle floor. As she was about to began exploring, someone pulled her back stopping her. Avery looked shocked and scared. Uhm. What happened ?? She asked the maid who stopped her advanced. The boss forbade anyone from nearing the middle floor. She said head bow and a apologetic voice. Oh. Avery said and walked away. Avery went back to the master suite but for some odd reason her feet took her back to that intricate mysterious painting. She didn't know why but heart stopped looking at the painting. The painting of a dark man wearing a black mask holding a sword. For some unknown reasons, she didn't know why but this painting reminded her of James. Her cold heartless billionaire husband. She thought as she placed her finger on it. Yet again, she was shocked because just a tip of her finger touched the sword lightly but her finger felt hot. Why does this image look so real. She thought and left there as soon as possible. What was that. She mumbled before entering the room. Avery let her black wavy hair down removing the hair pins and placing it on the dressing table.

Avery! James called her softly and calmly , Avery slowly turned look at him. He was wearing a black robe as he moved closer to her. Avery moved back her back clashed the wall beside the dressing mirror. She gulped nervously. W-what happened. ? She asked as she stammered. But James didn't respond to her and before she could fathom his next movement, what he said froze her.

"Becky is coming to stay with us." He said as he watched her facial expressions. Avery was taken aback but she stood strong. She won't show this man her fear so he won't use it against her. They were both so silent that one could hear a pin drop. And after a prolonged silence, Avery finally opened her mouth to speak. But why is she staying with us ? She asked. I am now your wife. AVERY said calmly. Don't forget that you are my wife because of a contract and the deal your SICK father made. He said with the most iciest tone ever. Avery was so shocked to her bones as tears began to lurk in her eyes. How--- could you say that? Avery said as she let the tears rolled down her cheeks. My father is my life. He is on sick bed for the past three weeks I have not seen him. I don't even know if he responding to treatment or not. And here you are calling me a contracted wife. If I am a contracted wife, then why did my mum said that You could have me for good ? Avery asked angrily. Her emotions had gotten the better of her.

But James didn't reply her and was about to leave when Avery said something shocking.

"Becky won't stay in this house. "

Though I may not love you and you also might not love me but now I am your wife whether contracted or not. I won't let another WOMAN stay under the same roof with me. She said with determination and unwavering voice. Alright then, let's see how you will stop me from bringing Becky into this house. James said with a mischievous smirk and walked away. Avery resolve that she has been holding not to cry in front of him broke as she gripped her dress crying. Tears kept rolling down her cheeks non stop. Why is fate doing this to her? She cried as she succumb to the dream of land.

In the Will mansion, Avery mum also known as Mrs will was sitting in the dinning room with her husband. They were discussing something very important. Why would you force your ex husband to sell his daughter to a heartless billionaire. He asked with a displeased face. I have my reasons. If I have not force that stupid man to sign that document. He will never do that knowing fully well how much Avery dad loved Avery. Avery mum said with a smirk. Mr will still looked displeased but he calmly drank his liquor. Becky was driving like a bullet as heavy rage filled her. She won't accept this. James can't be with that low life witch. She never even thought that the girl was her half sister until the day of the gala when she discovered that Her sweet James is her husband. But when she remembered what her mother said concerning the deal made her relief and at the same time felt threatened. What if James falls in love with her while living with her? She thought as the anger and jealousy consumed her and she drove straight to the Will mansion. After a long while of driving, Becky finally reached the Will Mansion. She parked the car and entered inside. On getting in, the maids greeted head bow. Welcome ma'am. They said in unison but Becky ignored their greeting and ask ' where are my parents. ?

They are in the dinning room. One of the maids said. Becky said okay and dashed to the dinning hall. Mum. Becky said with gritted teeth. Oh dearie, how are you? Avery mum also known as her step mum asked. How can I be fine when you allowed your so called wretched daughter to be James wife. Mum , you know how much I love James. Becky bursted out. Calm down my love. It looks like you are in the dark. Mrs will smirked. Speak mum. What's up withall this. Becky demanded.

Okay dear , this is the truth.

Before I got married to your father, my first husband borrowed one billion from the Smiths company. And he promised to pay them back after six months. But before they could give him the money, he was supposed to drop down a collecteral, so Avery dad asked them what he should drop. The people told him to choose between him and our daughter. So I forced him to drop our daughter and that night before I left my husband, I intoxicated Avery drink and forced her to sign the contract marriage. And I gave the letter to my ex husband to give our daughter. Trust me. It wasn't my intention to let her stay with James. I know how much you love Him. He is yours. Mrs will said as she went to hug Becky. Becky hugged her back as she sobbed gently. They pulled out after a while,

Mr will cleared his throat to get the women's attention and they stared at him. My princess, he said stretching out his hands widely for a hug. And Becky ran to hug her father as always. That's my girl. He patted her back as he let go of her before leaving the dinner table. Mum. Becky walked back to her mum with a worried expression. What is it my love? Her step mom asked calmly. Mum I regretted rejecting James proposal and playing hard to get. Look at now, he already married that bitch. Becky said as tears began to form at the corner of her eyes threatening to fall. Mum, what if James falls in love with her , you know they are living under the same roof. I am scared. What if.....

Shhhh ; Nothing of such will happen my dear, instead you will call James and tell him you are sick. Make him believe you are seriously sick. Tell him that the stress of your work is so hectic that you don't even know what to do anymore. Is that clear? Her mum said calmly. Oh mum, you are such a sweetheart. Will do that right away. Becky beamed.