How She Ended up in the Marriage Chapter 9 : How She Ended Up In The Marriage Maya's POV " Larry , I need a cup of water " Brandy was groaning , asking for a cup of water from her sleep . Larry wasn't home , he had gone to his work . I was curious about what had happened . Who the hell called him yesterday that made his face drop . We weren't supposed to talk about the divorce , I never wanted to bring it up as I had always been scared that he'd tell me to leave once the contract is over . But he didn't tell me , now I was the one who wanted to go . I fell in love with him , but he doesn't feel the same about me . Instead , he's comfortable choosing some college sweetheart over me . 1 headed to the Kitchen and got a glass of water filled for Brandy "I will get it to her ma'am " the maid wanted to go instead , but I stopped her with just a flick of the wrist . I opened the door to Brandy's room and there she was , sleeping peacefully with a pout . " Larry ... water " she was acting so fucking childish as she smiled in her sleep I stretched the glass of water forward , like I was expecting her to take it from me , but then I bent the glass , allowing the content of the cup to pour all over her . She stood up screaming , irritated . Her gaze went to her wet body before they came back to me and she cursed . " The fuck have you done , Maya ? " She yelled , standing from the bed . Then I knew she wasn't even asleep Good . The part of Brandy Owens I'd love to see . She was a fucking pretender who was just here to ruin my marriage . No ! She succeeded in ruining it because I would be leaving for her , but before then , I'd make her life miserable . " Waking up a sleeping beauty " I dropped the glass on the nightstand , crossing my arms . " Hey .. Brandy called , moving closer to me , her steps threatening . " Don't cross a line " she gritted , and I smirked . This us was who she truly was , not someone who feels broken by her husband's death . " You are finally showing yourself " I said to her , a smirk on my face " You weren't drunk yesterday , were yo She was pretending you ? " The way her face changed like she wanted to deny it made me know it's the truth . " And you weren't asleep last night right? You eavesdropped when I told Larry I'd be divorcing him I added . She swallowed , trying to keep a tough look "Since you will be leaving , why not just leave quietly ? " She said , making me fold my fist , anger coursing through my veins . " What exactly do you want ? Larry ? " I asked +25 BONUS " None of your business , Mrs. Jonathan " she said , walking away from me . I dragged her back by her arms , a way of telling her ' We aren't done with this conversation , BITCH ! " Do you even feel anything for your dead husband ? " I asked , the thought creeping up my mind that she could even be the one who had killed him . She could have wanted to break free from him , so much that she committed murder . That sparked something in her as she pushed me , so hard that I nearly fell . " What do you know ? " Her eyes were deadly , murderous . But I didn't feel intimidated , rather , I would thank her for showing me who she was . I stepped closer to her , gently grabbing some strands of her hair as I pulled at it We were both acting like high school bullies at the moment , but I didn't care . " Until I'm done with filing the divorce papers , let's keep our distance , Brandy " I told her . I don't care how much Larry adores you , I will crush all of your bones if you step on me " she got the message , but acted tough . She laughed so hard while I walked out . Cunning bitch . She has a purpose here , she isn't just here because her husband is dead . She's after something . That which I couldn't figure out yet . I walked back to the dining , my thoughts going from Brandy to how I got into this loveless marriage . Working as a sales girl in a convenience store Receiving a call that Marvin was hospitalized , I rushed over to the hospital , only to find out he needed a lung transplant which would cost us 2 5 million naira . I would have laughed if it had sounded funny , but it didn't Two million and five thousand dollars . I was so sure I hadn't ever seen that kind of money in my entire life . "I will . I will find it I told the young doctor who was attending to Marvin . I didn't know how I was going to find the money , but resuming at the convenience store the next day , I met Larry Jonathan . I eavesdropped on his call and found out about the contract marriage deal . He was in need of someone who he could pay off to be his wife for three years . And I was looking for the money . His Grandpa was dying , having three years to live . Larry wanted to make the old man happy before he died . He wanted to grant the old man his longtime wish as that was for him to get married , so he took me and I took his money . T paid Marvin hospital bills , only for him to run off the next day . No transplant was made , and then I realized . Marvin wasn't admitted in the first place , he only wanted to dupe me with his friend who was an intern in the hospital The realization hit me , the fact that I have taken a debt I would have to pay back with three years of my life getting clear But I didn't regret it . It wasn't that bad , because I found warmth in his embrace , I fell in love with him . 2 + 3 Larry Jonathan But in a day or two , I would be leaving him . Then we would be strangers . I would be divorcing him .