
Arriving home, Anna quickly changed clothes and removed her makeup. She also took off her wedding ring and kept it in a small box in a desk drawer. Anna grabbed her gawai. There were 5 missed calls from Marrissa. Anna then pressed the call button.
" Anna? " the voice across.
" I'm married to him" said Anna flatly. He is still a little upset with his brother who has arranged his marriage.
" Yes, I know. He told me.Happy for your marriage. Sorry I couldn't come. Everything was so sudden "
" Now, what else should I do? " ask Anna as if insinuating Marrissa who rules her life.
" Whatever, as you please, but hang on. Sorry I made it difficult for you "the voice across sounded raucous, then silent. Anna could feel that her sister was sad, maybe she was crying. Anna felt guilty for insinuating her brother. He should have known, his brother was just trying to give his best.
" I have to work first "Anna quickly ends the call. He felt heavy hearing his brother's sobs. After the phone turned off, Anna looked at her face in the mirror, then sobbed.
***
" My marriage is on paper. So don't expect to be a mistress in this house. Everything stays in its place. You still have to obey my orders" Jason told Anna. That night he called Anna in his study to talk about their marriage. Anna agreed. There was a feeling of relief in his heart. To be honest, he was initially so afraid that their marriage made him have to be on Jason's side at all times, like a husband and wife in general, but it was not. Mercifully.
" Here, take "Jason put a stack of money on Anna. Anna took.
" I'll give you money every month. You can use it to buy everything you need in this house, and anything you need, including your baby. Except for the needs of your mother and sister. I don't allow a penny of my money for them "Jason explained. Anna sighed. He wanted to buy things for Marrissa and her mother.
" And don't try to lie to me. If I find out you cheated, I'll make sure those who will accept the consequences "threaten Jason.
****
" Anna, aren't you asleep? " justin asked as soon as he saw Anna coming out of Jason's study.
" I'm not sleepy yet "Anna answered accordingly.
He hides Jason's money in his jacket.
" In that case, let's watch television with me "take Justin with you. Anna replied, Justin has taken her hand. She took Anna to the living room to watch television.
" We'll assume we're watching a movie in the cinema right now. Although without popcorn "joked Justin after they both sat in front of the television. He grabbed the television remote and started looking for a good television show.
" What do you like to watch ? comedy ? the action? the drama ? or just a cartoon? " ask Justin excitedly.
" Anything "
" Hm? "
" I haven't watched television in a long time. The last time I watched it was while accompanying my mother in the hospital "Anna explained.
" Wow..a long time ago, huh? Well then, how about we just look at the comedy, I think it's good to reduce your tension because Mr. sucks it "
" Ehh ?? "
" Don't you just get called into his study to get scolded? "
Anna remained silent. Justin had been wrong.
" It feels like I'm on a date" Justin murmured.
" Ehh?? "
" I mean, we're just watching television, like the guy on a date at the movies "Justin explained, he seemed a little nervous. Anna's down. In his heart he felt so happy that he could finally feel "date" with Justin.
" You're not sleeping, Anna? " jason's voice shocked both.
" He's not sleepy yet" Justin replied. He was upset that Jason was interrupting the show.
" I didn't ask you " Jason said as he stared intently at Anna.
" I feel like I'm sleepy. I will sleep now "Anna answered later, and she left them both. Justin snorted in annoyance. While Jason nonchalantly stepped into the master room.
*****
" He's not going to go "Jason replied. Justin looked at his half-brother in annoyance.
" What's wrong with you? You always forbid it. This is Sunday. He's free anywhere. Shouldn't it be? " Justin began to get emotional because his brother had been interrupting his plans this week. Jason always forbids Anna from going with him. No. gabe. Can't do. Anna has to work. That was always the reason for her brother. And strangely, Anna always complies. He did not even leave the house on Sunday, but he usually looked at his mother.
" If I say I'm not going, then that's what's going to happen, isn't that right, Anna ? " jason said as he wiped his mouth with a tissue. He then left the dining room. Anna just kept quiet.
" Why do you always obey her, Anna? Is there something going on in this house that I don't know about ? " justin asked as he looked at Anna sharply. Jason's steps stopped. He looked back. Justin looked at his brother. Jason grinned. Enjoying the suffering of his stepbrother.
****
Monday morning, though,
Anna got into the taxi she had booked. The yellow car then darted away taking him somewhere. Justin followed him. Followed him with his sports car. At that time he was very curious when Anna called to order a taxi. He pretended to go to school. She was not far from home, preparing to follow Anna in her car. He was sure that there was something Anna was hiding.
Anna's taxi splits the streets of the city, until she arrives somewhere that makes Justin wonder. Hospitals. Is your mother or sister sick again? justin asked in his heart. Then, he should have offered Anna a ride. Basic bod** !! Pity Anna if she has to spend money on taxi fare. Justin curses his overly negative-minded self to Anna.
Justin is still following Anna. He almost approached and greeted Anna if he had not read the direction of the room Anna was heading to. Obstetric clinic? Justin felt weird. He grew suspicious as Anna approached the registration section. Anna talked for a moment. Looks like asking something. Then he went into the waiting room.
Justin approached the registration section.
" Excuse me, may I find out what the girl is here for? "
The nurse smiled. Realizing the absurdity of Justin's question.
" Of course for the examination of the contents. Here the gynecology clinic "answer while holding back laughter.
" So her paralysed sister was pregnant "sumbles Justin. He tried to think that Anna was accompanying his sister to check on her pregnancy.
" You mean? " apparently the nurse heard Justin mutter.
" The girl who just came from here, she had a sister who was paralyzed, I didn't think she was paralyzed, she was pregnant" Justin said with a sigh of relief.
" None of our patients is paralyzed. Everything healthy. Normal " said the nurse.
" What? " Justin was shocked.
" Everything's normal. The girl who had checked her pregnancy "
*****
" Justin, you skipped school "Anna couldn't hide her surprise when she saw Justin sitting on a chair by the pool. And to Anna's surprise, at a table near Justin there were bottles of liquor.
" What do you care ? " justin said as he sipped the bottle.
" You never cared about me. My feelings. You're just playing me, Anna. Fake girl. You're completely fake "he added. He got up and approached Anna. The smell of liquor is smelled by Anna. Makes him feel nauseous.
" Justin, you're drunk "
" Why then? Are you gonna care? You better care about your content. Aren't you pregnant right now? "
Justin's talk made Anna shocked. How did Justin know about this ? Justin looked at her cynically.
" You confused? How am I supposed to know that? You think you can hide it from me and play me easily ? Fake girl !! You will forever remain a fake to me!! " reject Justin while looking hard at Anna. Anna's riveted. I didn't think Justin would say that.
" Bod**that I believe you're innocent, as innocent as your face. *** !! You even slept with another man behind me. Tell me, who has ever done that with you? Max's? or my half-brother Jason? or someone else? You do it voluntarily or do they have to pay you? Tell me how much do I have to pay to sleep with you ? "
Plakk !! Anna slapped Justin firmly. He was very angry with Justin's insults to him.
" It turns out you're not a good man. I'm disappointed in you Justin " said Anna in tears. He left Justin.
Justin held his cheek. Still feels Anna's slap there.
" I'm disappointed in you, too, Anna. You're not a good girl at all "he muttered.