Chapter 2 Sister-in-law Rights
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"You want me to donate my eggs? You want me to donate my eggs to your lover" Sarah looked at her husband as though she was seeing him properly for the first time
"Bella can't have children" he said simply as though that was all the explanation she needed and Sarah laughed in disbelief
"So it's not enough that you disrespected and ignored me the three years we have been married, you not only want to divorce me and send me packing, you expect me to help you make her become recognized in the society as the mother of your children with my own eggs!" She could not help but increase her voice with every word she spoke
"You won't be doing it for free, I'm offering you 50 million dollars when you sign the divorce papers and agree to donate and another 50 when the child comes, that sounds fair to me" Michael continued in his cool voice and Sarah for the first time felt the urge to slap him but restrained herself
She chuckled coldly and in that moment, every admiration she had for the man in front of her dried up and she walked closer to him. Michael then saw for the first time the cold expression on his wife's face, he had never seen her give him such a cold look before and he almost second guessed himself.
"Are these the words of Bella in the voice of Michael? Who came up with such an plan?" She asked
"That is not your business but if you must know, it's my suggestion and not anyone's" he replied
"That will never happen, Michael" she said as she flung the papers at him "if we are done talking, I would like for you to take your leave, I've had a long day and I need to rest" Sarah's voice was ice cold as she moved away from him. Her voice wasn't just cold, it was strong, stronger than he had ever heard
"Take your time to think it over, there was never any sort of relationship between us, not even as friends, my offer would ensure that your three years doesn't go as a waste. I'll wait for your decision tomorrow " he said and walked out leaving Sarah clenching her fist as she remained in her position as he left, never once turning to look at him. She wasn't sure she would be able to control herself and not punch his face.
She fell to the floor as soon as he was out of her room.
Three years
Three years of her life, of her existence, she had given not only to Michael but to his entire family
Three years of slaving away only to be rewarded with this type of treatment by the one person that as her driving force to remain in the marriage
Sarah didn't know what she was feeling at the moment, Disappointment? Anger? Rage? Sadness? Betrayal? Envy? She couldn't believe that of all people, Michael had chosen her sister. She almost laughed at the irony. Michael was leaving her for Bella, he was still in love with her. And he wanted to gift Bella her own eggs. The same Bella who...
The sharp knock on her door made her look up to see her mother-in-law barging into her room and giving her a murderous look
"What on earth did you do to him that made him leave as soon as he got here? You are the only reason why he never comes around anymore"
"If your son has decided to ignore your existence, then you only have yourself to blame Rachel, don't try to pass on the blame to anyone else, especially not me" Sarah stood up to face the woman whose eyes were as wide as soccer's when she heard Sarah talk back for the first time in forever and even call her by her name
"What? You are talking back now? You think you are something now? Because he came to see you? Don't delude yourself little girl because you will never become a true member of this family"
Rachel Brown was livid and with each word she spoke, her voice got louder, attracting Maria who came rushing to the scene
"What on earth is going on here?" She screamed
Sarah didn't have to act good anymore, it wasn't like they ever acknowledged her for being meek and gentle. Her love for Michael had caused her to bow to his family but he had thrown a bucket of ice cold water on her and had given her a wake up call to see the reality of her position in his life.
"This thing thinks she can disrespect me, I must have been too lenient all this time"
"How dare you disrespect my mother, you little b***h, just who do you think you are?" Of course Maria would side with her mother instantly
"I am your brother's wife, you spoilt brat. You will accord me the due respect I deserve" she said boldly looking them in the eyes and both women were stunned into silence but Maria quickly regained her composure
"You have the guts to call me names now" Maria pointed to herself as though she could not believe what was unfolding in front of her "Who is out there? Megan" she called for one of her maids who instantly came into the room
"Yes ma'am"
"Go get two of the security guards outside, someone needs to be taught a lesson"
"Yes call them in, I'm sure everyone will be in for a treat when I place a call to Michael" her words stopped Megan from leaving
"And why would Michael even pick your call" Rachel asked in fury
"I'm sure you would love to know, but when I tell him that his mother and sister have hindered me from doing what he asked, he'll come rushing back" she faced Rachel "But of course, you anted him to remain here, I'm just not sure if he'll be pleased to see either one of you"
Maria and Rachel didn't want to believe whatever it was that Sarah had to say but they could not ignore how bold she sounded when she spoke. Neither of them knew what Michael had spoken to her about but they could not risk it, they could not risk getting Michael mad at them
"So you think you are all that now huh? Michael looks at you for the first time in three years and you think you have become our mistress" Maria said
"Think whatever you want to think" Sarah said and looked at Megan who was still standing and watching the scene unfold with disbelief
"Get out" Sarah told her and she hastened to do so. Sarah turned to face the duo in front of her and looked at them coldly
"That applies to you both as well, get out" she said calmly. They both looked at her in hatred but ultimately couldn't do anything.
Sarah's phone ringing made her sigh as she locked her room before going over to her dressing table to pick up her phone
Daniel calling
She rolled her eyes as she saw who was calling her. Daniel was a millionaire playboy who also happened to be her friend
"What is the matter?"
"Well hello to you too Sarah, my day was good, how was yours?" She rolled her eyes at his sarcastic tone
"Daniel if you called to play around them I'm going to cut this call, I have no patience left for anything tonight"
"What crawled up your ass and died?" He asked and continued without waiting for her answer " Anyways did you hear the craziest rumor that I heard today?" Sarah didn't say anything, she was mentally thinking of how to castrate Daniel for calling her just to let her in on a gossip
"Suit yourself, I'm gonna say it either way" He said "Do you know what your darling husband has been up to as of late? He couldn't hide the bitterness in his voice and Sarah wondered what he was on about
"What do you mean?" She asked
"Ahh, she speaks" he chuckled but Sarah knew he was far from the usual jovial Daniel she knew "Your husband has filed for a divorce, though it's not public knowledge yet, but you know anything that is related to you cannot escape my knowledge. Word has it that he is going to marry that b***h you call a sister, he is dumping your sorry ass"
Daniel had always made it known to Sarah that he wasn't on board with her getting married to Michael and he grew to dislike her marriage even more when he learnt about how she was treated by his family.
"I see" Sarah relaxed when she knew what Daniel was talking about
"That's all you have to say?"
"I'm not unaware of the situation Daniel, I'll call you soon" she said calmly
"Sarah, how are you?" His voice was calmer this time around, he knew just how much Sarah loved her husband
"I'm good, I'm doing really good"
Daniel could not determine if she was sarcastic or truthful with her answer
"You know I'm here for you right? It's time you return to your own circle, three years is more than enough, he doesn't know what he is throwing away. In fact I believe karma is laughing right now seeing that he chose to love Bella of all people" he said
"Thank you Daniel, I'll call you soon" she said and hung up
Sarah looked around her room, not once had she ever felt like anything belonged to her here. There and then, she made up her mind
"You want a divorce Michael? I'll give you one" and with that she picked up the papers that Michael had left.
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