The Wife He Never Planned

Chapter Thirteen

"How are you feeling now?" He asks. Why does that question sound weird to him?

"I am fine. I am alright. Just the stress, you know."

"I understand but that's different from what the doctor said."

Miah sat up slowly. She could kind of pinpoint why his gaze changed towards her. Could it be because of what he heard?

"What did he say?"

Ronald took a closer look at her this time. Though the marks around her neck were faintly shown, one could see they had been fresh and deep at a time.

"He said apart from the stress, you being unconscious was triggered by a trauma, like something that happened in the past and that incident made you remember it. So..."

"So, you intend to know what it was or you came here to play a pity party on what the doctor had said?"

"I am not here to do such. I always knew there had to be a reason why someone like you would be at Madam Geena's bar, why my mum would want to get me stuck with you all costs and why Aurora insists on being with you. Don't I deserve to know that part of you? You are literally part of this house and soon deep into us because we are getting married sooner. Don't you get it?"

Miah folded her arms. Their eyes met and she looked away quickly. " I don't get why you're so interested in knowing everything about me. This is a marriage of convenience. I am here because I love Aurora and not because I want to be with you. So stop with the caring act and let me be! Is that too much to ask?!"

Ronald gritted his teeth. Was he doing too much already? He just wanted some things straight.

"Can you just stop being this tough person that no one can get into? I don't know why I am doing this but I must. I will know everything I need to know about you and you can do all you want when you know."

"Ronald, you dare not! You don't know anything about me so you can't do anything you want about it! You dare not! I repeat, you dare not!"

Ronald took a step back from where he stood. The room went silent but heavy with muffled breaths.

"I...I am sorry if I sounded that way but..I am sure that man who took you away was part of all you never want to talk about. Miah, you are here and that means I am responsible for you. What else do you need to be scared about?"

Her eyes went to her hands now. Did he know anything about her past? Had he been searching her out?

"I am sorry too if I seem too harsh but...I just want my privacy. All of these are happening suddenly for me to process anything at all. I...i.just need time. I need...space. I just want to be."

She inhaled hard. She hoped he would leave already. Her heart was becoming too heavy for her to hide her tears again.

"I would be out there if you need anything. The wedding is scheduled next week because of this incident. It would only be the court part and we are done. I want it that way to keep you and Aurora safe. Take care."

A last glance at her, he headed towards the door and walked out.

A deep sigh exhaled from her lips, she burst out in tears.

Simon got down from his car. He had gotten the call he had been waiting for. He will do this beyond their expectations and nothing will stop him.

"Patricia?" He called as he walked into an apartment.

"Yes...." She walked out. "Simon!" They embraced each other.

"I was expecting you to get dressed up when I called then."

"What's going on? You didn't tell me you were coming or even taking me somewhere."

"Yeah, but I need to speak to you about something. It's very urgent and I don't know if you would want to do this. It has a very attractive pay."

" A waitress job?"

"What's that? Never. I need you on an assignment. To the Grey's mansion."

Patricia gaped. She took a step back. " Are you out of your mind? Do you know what you are talking about? The Grey's mansion of all places. Don't tell me you are trying to prove a point to Miss Olivia this time."

"No. Not that. I just need you there so we could get Ronald in no time."

"Ronald? You want to kill him?"

"Patricia! Why would you say that? I don't do those jobs except Boss sends me of course. You will just move according to the terms. You just have to be very careful."

"Careful? Then I am out of this. I would never do anything to harm anyone and you know that. No matter how attractive the pay is, I will never do it."

"Patricia, Remember where I took you from. Boss made it possible. You don't want to shake off this command."

"Are you threatening me?" Her face was folded in no time and she shot him a glare with her dark brown eyes.

A smile from him, he placed a hand on her shoulder." Why would I threaten you? We've been way back. I just need you to do this because I trust you to. Boss might get me killed sooner if he doesn't accomplish his plans. Just help me with this, okay?"

"So what's the plan? I am doing this only because of you. Remember that."

"Thank you, dear. So, on Monday, come to the office. I will give you a detailed map out of the mansion and what you are to do. Just prepare your clothes and all you need."

"Alright."

"I will be on my way now." Simon said and left.

Opening his car door, he pressed a button in his ears.

"Watch her well, any refusal or mistake. Clear her."