sparring between Irina and Daisy

Los Angeles, 8 PM ...

Daisy's POV

I massaged my waist, which was very sore from the first day of my period. I stayed at the Penthouse all day, while Richard was still at the office. It felt lonely here, with only one maid, Lizzy, and a driver always available to take me wherever I went.

"Ma'am ..."

I heard a woman's voice calling, and I turned to see Lizzy, a 35-year-old blonde maid wearing a black and white suit.

"Would you like me to make you a drink?" Lizzy asked.

"Um..." I thought for a moment, what would be the right drink for me right now?

"You look uncomfortable... Maybe lemon tea can make you relax," Lizzy suggested, interrupting my thoughts.

I nodded. "Okay, make me some lemon tea, and bring me some snacks," I said.

"Alright... Wait a minute."

I nodded, letting Lizzy go to the kitchen. I sighed, leaning my back against the couch, while my eyes focused on the view outside, which was visible because most of the walls here were made of transparent glass. Yeah, this Penthouse was very luxurious, and Richard bought it after he was sure he was going to marry Irina, but the reality was he married me. Sometimes it made me feel unworthy here, but Richard always convinced me that I was better than Irina.

Drett ... Drett ...

My eyes shifted to my phone, which was vibrating on the glass table. I reached out to grab it, and I saw there was an Instagram message notification from Irina.

"She sent a message," I whispered, immediately opening the message with curiosity.

Irina_Bartman: Daisy... I'm in trouble... I hope we can talk if you're not with Richard... I need you...

I swallowed saliva, instantly worried about Irina's fate in Mexico. I imagined her taking care of Ferdinand, who was sick, and no one could help her there because she had no relatives.

Drett ... Drett ...

There was one more message, this time from Richard via the WhatsApp app.

My Beloved Hubby: I'm stopping by the restaurant... Do you want me to buy something for you? Maybe dessert or...

My Beloved Hubby: As far as I know, women who are menstruating like specific foods... So, maybe I can buy one for you...

I smiled, not expecting Richard to be so attentive to me even though I couldn't entertain him during my period. It made me think that he liked me not just because I could always satisfy him.

Me: You don't have to buy anything, I'm already full...

I replied to the message, and suddenly there was a call from Irina through Instagram. Not wanting anyone to hear, I immediately got up from the couch and walked to the terrace.

"Hello?"

"Daisy... I'm really confused, I don't know who to pour my heart out to except you!" Irina sounded so sad. I became sad too, but Richard's anger and disappointment from two days ago came to my mind.

"Irina... I'm sorry, I can't help you anymore. It will make Richard angry, I can't send you money again, he already..."

"Daisy, I don't need your money!" Irina exclaimed before I finished speaking.

I fell silent, slightly annoyed.

"Ferdinand doesn't want us to use the money for our needs here... He's very angry!" Irina said again, sounding very annoyed.

I furrowed my brow. "You shouldn't have told him that money was from me," I said.

"I have already told him ... he was very angry, he thought your money was also Richard's money... he destroyed the credit card and now I can't withdraw that money anymore," replied Irina.

I gazed at the beautiful sunset, but all I could think of was Irina's situation.

"You still have your savings account... You can go to the bank to get a new card," I said.

"Yeah, I know that, but that's not the problem now!"

"Then what is it?"

"Ferdinand went to sell the car... He left this morning after we fought... And he hasn't returned yet!" Irina said emotionally. I thought she was crying, but I tried not to feel sorry for her.

"You should call him," I suggested.

"He left his phone..."

I sighed, not sure how to respond to all of this. I kept thinking about Richard, who forbade me from caring about Irina.

"I don't know where to look for him because I'm not familiar with the places here... I don't know who to ask for help... I'm really worried, especially since he's sick," Irina said.

"I don't know what to do either because I don't want to help you again as it will make Richard angry," I said anxiously. "You should just wait... Maybe he will come back soon."

"I'm so afraid, I'm afraid something bad will happen to him... It's not safe outside, especially since he can't find a job. It's weird because maybe it's all Richard's doing... He may be in trouble now because..."

"That's enough, Irina!" I said angrily. I didn't like it when she blamed Richard for the problems she and Ferdinand were having in Mexico.

"Daisy..."

"Don't blame Richard for what's happening to you and Ferdinand right now... He has no grudges against you, he didn't cause your problems, I'm sure of that!" I asserted.

"So, do you think he's been nice to you just because he accepted you as his wife?" Irina sounded skeptical.

I frowned. "I think so because he has admitted all his mistakes. He doesn't want to deal with you again, so stop blaming him for what's happening to you and Ferdinand because it's your fault!"

"Oh, so now you're taking his side? You're taking the side of the one who put me in trouble... I'm your sister!"

"I don't mean to take his side, but I'm just being realistic," I said, imagining Irina's angry expression.

"But your attitude towards me now shows that you're taking his side... You're my sister, you know I'm in trouble because of him, but you're defending him... What is this...?"

"Irina... I'm like this because I don't want him to get angry and cause trouble again... However, he's my husband, and I don't like it when he's seen in a negative while I know he's good now... He's good to our family!" I reaffirmed. "You have to realize that all the difficulties you're experiencing are your fault!"

"And you have to remember that the luxurious life you're living now is because I left him... You're so confident calling him your husband...?" Irina sounded so emotional. "Remember, before he was crazy about me... His attitude towards you now is just because he has no choice!"

I fell silent, suddenly feeling insecure.

"He's a bastard, he's cunning, he's untrustworthy... He won't truly love you, he'll even leave you!" Irina spoke loudly, making me unable to listen any longer.

I disconnected the phone. silently I was suddenly scared, imagining what if what Irina said was true. what if Richard just deceived me with his good attitude, then left me after that?