Must Read: Mariana Episode 42

EPISODE 4 ⃣2 ⃣

 

 

Story By _______________Author KEL’S .

 

“You want to know?”she asked.

 

I nodded.

 

“Fine. Again, I won’t say much I believe Pablo has told you everything I told him so I will tell you what I left out.”

 

“I’m listening”.

 

“Your mum Helena, was a very good friend of mine back then, but she did a lot of evil things she shouldn’t have done to me. She betrayed me and turned Pablo’s dad against me….”

 

I got confused,” How?”

 

She accused me falsely of trying to give the paternity of my child to your father and turned your father against me…”

 

“Was the child really my father’s and if yes then who is that child?”

 

She glared at me”, He is Pablo.”

 

My eyes widened a bit before I asked again,” Then why is Pablo bearing the name ‘Dominguez’?”

 

“That’s his father’s name.” She replied.

 

“How? He was suppose to sign Devante right?”

 

“Fool. The man you call your dad doesn’t sign Devante! His real name is Miguel Dominguez!”

 

“What? What do you mean?”

 

 

“Is it not obvious? He’s not your dad. And I can’t explain further. That’s all I know. Now don’t interrupt my narration else I will stop!”

 

“So your mum took her hatred for me to the next level when she found out that Pablo is really her husband’s son.

 

I didn’t know how she did it but before I realized, all my properties were in your family’s name. I went bankrupt with no money to fend for Pablo we begged and slept on the street in the cold.

 

He was just a year old, just imagine how it was. As usual, your supposed father came to our rescue. He transferred my properties back when she learnt about what her wife did.

 

Years after that, your family went bankrupt. As usual, your mother came to warn me to leave your dad alone. She told me that if she can’t have him then no one can.

 

Within that same week, your family was involved in a fatal accident caused by your mum. In short, she is a murderer. She’s a cold blood murderer!” She concluded.

 

“How’d you know that? My mum didn’t do anything. You were the other woman in our life remember?”

 

“Shut up young lady! How was I to know that, your father was a married man when he didn’t tell me? Do you think i would’ve have gone ahead and get pregnant for him?”

 

“So how was that connected to me? Why will you punish me for something I knew nothing about?”

 

“Because you remind me of your mother’s betrayal whenever I set my eyes on you. You are the daughter of the woman who killed my son’s father and rendered Pablo fatherless.! Do me a favor and leave from here and never return again!” She yelled and run inside.

 

Could this be true? Did my mum do all this? And who is my father?

 

I can’t believe my whole life has been a lie along. Why didn’t mum tell me all this?

 

So all along, Pablo’s mother has been the reason for their constant fights?

 

I have to see aunt. She’s the only one who can tell me about this whole issue and who my dad really is.

 

“What kept you inside there?” Amy asked the moment I got into the car.

 

“I found out that I wasn’t my father’s daughter after all.” I went straight to the point.

 

“What the fu.ck!” She shouted and hit her hands on the steering wheel.

 

“Yes Amy. The man I considered to be my father turned out to be my ex-husband’s father.”

 

“You don’t mean it! Please explain I don’t understand anything at all.” She replied.

 

“So what are you going to do now?” She asked after I told her everything but I left out the part Florencia forbidden me to say.

 

“Take me to my aunt’s place please!”

 

“Sure” she said and we drove off.

 

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Amy and I sat down at the coffee table after we came back from my aunt’s place.

 

Not a single word was exchanged between the two of us.

 

Mariana was placed in a baby bouncer chair beside us.

 

My aunt confirmed what Pablo’s mum told me when we went there. She later gave me my real dad’s address and told me that I will get to understand everything better when I see him.

 

I looked down at my baby and my eyes teared up again.

 

I placed my hand on Mariana’s bouncer and looked away, trying to blink back the tears.

 

My hand slowly caressed her face and I snapped my eyes shut, wanting to block the whole world out.

 

It just me and my baby now.

 

No one else but her.

 

Everyone seems to abandon me at one point but my baby will never know what it feels like to be abandoned.

 

I will make sure that she have all the love that she need to prosper in this world.

 

I will make sure that she never knows what it feels like to be left behind, to be hurt by those who were suppose to love them unconditionally.

 

“Anna?”

 

I opened my eyes and looked at her, with my eyes doing all the talking that I needed.

 

I couldn’t dare risk talking right now. It would only make me feel worse than I already did.

 

Amy sighed and glanced away. Her finger traced the rim of the coffee cup that seemed to just had appeared out of nowhere. She had probably ordered it while she was lost in her thoughts.

 

I glanced down and noticed a cup of water also sitting in front of me. I smiled gratefully at Amy when she looked into my eyes.

 

“I know this may sound bad but maybe it’s time for you to go look for your dad in Los Angeles .” Amy muttered.

 

 

I gulped, picked up my cup and gripped it. “Why?”

 

She turned away and looked at the people that were passing through. “Think about it Anna. Los Angeles is the last place anyone would go to look for you besides your dad is also there.”

 

I closed my eyes and leaned back against the chair. I felt my whole world falling apart right in front of me but could do nothing to help it stay the way it was. It only seemed to fall even harder every time i tried to fix it up.

 

“I think that’s a good idea.” I opened my eyes and brought the cup to my lips.

 

My tears fell down slowly and I smiled sadly at Amy. “But with what money Amy? I’m practically broke. I have nothing left but the clothes that I’m wearing and my baby”.

 

Amy smiled and shook her head. “You’re my best friend. You don’t need to worry about a thing. I’ll have everything covered for you.”

 

I laughed humorlessly. “Worry is the only thing I can do right now.” I said and looked away. “God I feel so useless.”

 

Amy slapped my shoulders gently. “Don’t you dare say that ever again.”

 

“Amy,”

 

“No. You’re the strongest girl I know. You’ve been through so much yet you’re still here. You’re still trying to continue on living, knowing how hard everything will be.” Tears brimmed Amy’s eyes.

 

I smiled at Amy’s words and placed my hand on top of hers. “Thank you Amy.” I whispered. “But I still don’t know how I’m suppose to survive in LA with a newborn baby. It’s not possible.”

 

My heart broke with the thought of not being able to provide for my child’s needs. “My child is going to hate me for not giving her everything she deserve.”

 

 

Amy scowled and slapped my cheek softly enough so that it doesn’t hurt me but hard enough for me to stop being so insecure about myself.

 

“Enough Anna. You are forgetting who your best friend is. I can get you a place in Los Angeles with no problem at all. Trust me.” her eyes softened. “I would never let you down like your asshole of a father or your bastard of a husband.”

 

I laughed lightly and smiled gratefully at Amy. “Thank you Amy. I know I can always count on you.”

 

Amy nodded her head and grinned. “Of course. I’d do anything for you, Anna P. You should know that by now. You’re like the sister I never had.”

 

“Thank you for always taking care of me.” I whispered.

 

My eyes teared up again but instead of it being tears of sadness, this time, it was tears filled with joy and gratefulness. “I don’t know where I’ll be without you.”

 

Amy placed her other hand on top of mine. “No I have to thank you. Thank you for giving me strength in my darkest times Anna. You have done so much for me and this is only one step in me repaying all you have ever done for me.”

 

“Best friends for life.” I muttered.Kindly share out more interesting stories from generalloaded.com using the floating social media icon buttons below

 

Amy nodded her head in agreement. “Best friends for life.”

 

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“I will miss you Amy.” I said and hugged her.

 

Right now we’re at the airport. We came to the airport after we left the cafe. Amy has already booked the available flight to Los Angeles for me.

 

“No you won’t because I will be visiting regularly.”

 

 

I smiled at her,” You can leave now Amy. It’s getting late. Mariana and I will be fine. I will call you when we arrive at LA.”

 

“Are you sure you will be fine?” Amy asked again.

 

“Yes. Now don’t worry so much. Get going already.”

 

“Sure!” She said and got into her car after she kissed her goddaughter goodbye.

 

I waved her till the car disappeared from sight.

 

I quickly booked another flight from my meagre savings to London.

 

I knew i could regret my decision but l couldn’t let Amy pay for everything. She has done enough for me already and I don’t have enough strength to start hunting for my dad either.

 

I stood up and placed my phone back into my pockets.

 

I smiled and walked off, with my little daughter when my flight was announced.

 

I’ve already left my old life behind me. I’m not coming back here. Not even if my life depended on it.

 

Am sorry Pablo. I’m sorry that I couldn’t fight against the odds for us. I’m sorry for leaving you behind without a goodbye.

 

But deep down, I know this decision will be good for us.

 

If we’re meant for each other then destiny will definitely find its way and bring us back together because what’s-meant-to-be-yours-will-always-find-its-

 

way to you…. I love you Pablo and nothing can change that fact. My love will

 

always be with you… forever

 

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Pablo’s POV

 

“Fuck!” I exclaimed loudly and went behind the steering wheel.

 

“Why would Mrs Blake give me a pen drive filled with an Indian song?” I said and chuckled.

 

I left the laptop on like that with the music playing softly on it and went behind the steering wheel and drove off to Amy’s place nodding my head to the soft Hindi music that was coming from the laptop.

 

Then suddenly the song went off.

 

‘The music must’ve ended ‘ I thought.

 

About five minutes later,

 

I started hearing muffled voices.

 

The voices sound so familiar.

 

 

Really mum, what was the need of all this?”

 

That’s my fu.cking voice.

 

 

“It was worth it. It’s been a while since I ate home made food.”

 

Daniel?

 

 

“Awesome… this food tastes divine, right Paula?”

 

And this is Amy’s voice.

 

I quickly stopped the car, pulled over, picked the laptop and increased the volume.

 

I could see Daniel, Amy, Mum, Anna and I sitting at a table having dinner. And this is my house.

 

Suddenly, mum stood and made a call. She came back and sat down.

 

Then as if a spell has been casted on us, we all fell asleep one after the other on the table.

 

Mum watched us closely and a smirk formed on her lips.

 

Some men appeared appeared and carried me towards mum’s room while Paula was taken upstairs to our bedroom probably.

 

I tried to zoom the video to see their faces since their back was facing the camera but I couldn’t. But there’s someone I can identify among thousands no matter what! Jude!

 

At this, my heart began to beat wildly.

 

Mum followed them upstairs to our room with a camera in hand.

 

I didn’t need to watch it further. I shut the device fiercely and ignited the engine.

 

Change of plan.

 

There’s only one place in mind to go now and that’s home.

 

Damnit! Mum why?

 

You hated Paula so much but not anymore. This time around you’d have to pass through me first before you can dare to hurt her again.

 

I can’t believe my mum is this horrible. How could she?

 

I began to put two and two together. So this was her plan all along. This was the reason why I saw Jude leaving the house the other time.

 

When I asked mum about him she skillfully denied it. Now I know. Only God knows all the evil plans they must have hatched together.

 

 

And what of Mrs Blake? Where was she all this time. And how did she manage to get this video?

 

Am so sorry Paula.

 

“She’s innocent. The child is mine.

 

I let out a sob and tears dripped down my face. I couldn’t believe it. She’s innocent.

 

She had been innocent all along and I blamed her for everything.

 

I felt horrible at the remembrance of the words that I threw at her.

 

I called my child a bastard and signed away her parental rights.

 

What father would do that to his own child? How did this happen? How could i have allowed this to happen?

 

God, I’m a horrible human being.

 

Through all this time i blamed her and made her the bad guy when all along it had been me and my mum.

 

I was the one to blame. I didn’t trust her enough to dig deeper. I just accepted whatever was thrown at me.

 

I’m a coward. I ran away from our problems instead of trying to fix it.

 

I never confronted her about it. I didn’t even think about it.

 

I saw a way out and i took it. And i will never regret anything more than the day I walked out of that door. The day i demanded for a divorce before trying to find out the truth.

 

It’s too late now. I had already done too much damage to our relationship.

 

Everything that went wrong had been my fault. No one else’s fault but mine . I’m the only one to blame for this.

 

I pulled up at our driveway and got down from the car.

 

“Mum! Mum!” I called her name the moment I entered.

 

There she is watching TV. She was surprised to see me but she quickly covered it up with a smile.

 

“Pablo, you’re here. Have a sit, I will get you a cup of your favorite tea.” She said and started walking to the kitchen.

 

“Quit the act mum! I’ve had enough!” I shouted halting her steps.

 

She turned and stared at me in amazement.

 

“How could you mum? How could you be so insensitive and evil at the same time?”

 

“What are you talking about?” She asked and batted her eyelashes.

 

“You already know what I’m talking about so stop pretending! I’m so ashamed to call you my mum right now. You made me your puppet and turned me against my own wife and child. I couldn’t even hold my baby when she was born just because of your hatred for her.”

 

I walked over to her and stood in front of her and maintained an eye contact.

 

“You hated Paula so much but you didn’t notice that hating Paula is like hating your own son…”

 

“You won’t understand Pablo..”

 

“Of course I won’t understand. How will I ever understand that my mum was the villain in my life? But I understand one thing very well and that is if anything happens to Paula out there I will never forgive you mum.

 

What has Paula ever done to hurt you mum. Tell me! And don’t fu.cking tell me that all this you did was just because of the grudge between her mum and you.You disgust me mum. I’ve never seen any other mother who will gladly ruined her son’s

 

 

marriage without a second thought. And here I was thinking that you’ve changed but No. I should have realized that you would never change your ways.”

 

“Stop being immature Pablo. Remember my planned wouldn’t have worked if you had trusted your wife and talked to her before going ahead to divorce her. Stop blaming me now will you?”

 

I laughed humourlessly

 

Of course why would I blame you! Who am I to even blame someone when I was the person who acted irrationally and had my family thrown away by divorcing Paula.

 

I fell for your trap stupidly but get one thing straight mother, that if anything at all ever happens to my wife, I will forget that you were once my beloved mother and won’t hesitate to do whatever it takes to to see to it that you get punished for your deeds” I said making sure I put venom on each word and started walking away.

 

“Pablo wait!” she said and raced after me.

 

I ignored and continued walking.

 

I didn’t mean to hurt you. I was only doing what I thought was right for the both of us..”

 

I stopped in my truck, scoffed and glared at her,” What you thought was right” I mimicked and shook my head.

 

“I hope in your quest to do what’s right you didn’t do more than this?” I asked when I remembered Mrs Blake.

 

I really don’t know what I would do if it comes out that mum is behind the poor woman’s condition.

 

‘I really don’t know what you’re capable of anymore, mother’ I muttered quietly and walked out.

 

I could hear her sobs as I got into my car.

 

 

I’m sorry Paula. I made a huge mistake. But the truth has come out now and I’ve learnt my lesson. I will never doubt you again Paula.

 

I bit down on my lip in anxiety. I just hope Anna will be at Amy’s house.

 

I pulled up at the neat driveway in front of the large and beautiful mansion.

 

Nervously and anxiously, I breathed and rang the bell. Biting my lip and tapping my feet anxiously on the tiled floor, I waited with prayer. The door opened. My heart jumped.

 

“You?” Amy’s head popped out.

 

My heart sank.

 

I craned my neck to look inside.

 

“Hi,” I said awkwardly. “Um… Is my wife in?”

 

She got out of the room and stood in front of me with a look of scorn.

 

“Who is your wife if I may ask. Are you not the same Mr Dominguez that divorced his wife?”

 

“Stop playing dumb with me Amy. I really need to see Paula. I’ve made a mistake and I want correct so please call her for me or let me go in and see her please.” I pleaded miserably.

 

I’m glad you’ve realized your mistakes but I’m sorry. Paula is not here at the moment.”

 

All the hope drained from my system instantly.

 

“What do you mean she’s not here? Where could she be if not your place?” I yelled suddenly getting irritated and impatient.

 

“Behave yourself Pablo and keep your voice down. I’m not one of your workers.

 

Talk to me with some dignity if you had any left in you.” Amy sneered.

 

I gulped wide eyed. I’m so in for this.

 

Amy never spoke to me in this manner.

 

“Am sorry. But please store your anger some where for me later and tell me where my wife and my baby is.” I pleaded once more.

 

“She left about an hour ago for Los Angeles” She answered when she noticed the seriousness in my face.

 

Something inside my chest cracked. It hurt.

 

“Oh,” I mumbled disappointedly and dropped my gaze to the floor but I quickly snapped my head up.

 

How would she manage alone in that country ?

 

“Don’t worry about her. I’ve had everything covered . She will be okay over there and protected from men like you. I’ve made sure of that! Don’t try looking for her either. You’re only capable of bringing tears to her eyes anyway!” She got inside and banged the door behind her.

 

I blinked back tears and walked away from her door to my car.

 

She left me.

 

When I reached my car, my eyes were blurred by tears. I got inside and drove out, slowly pulling deep breathes.

 

That’s it.

 

Why Pablo?!!!

 

I sprang up from my little trance, “I have to go. I will follow Anna wherever she goes. I’m not ready to lose her yet.”

 

 

“Shit!” I cursed. I don’t even know which part of Los Angeles she went. I doubt if Amy will opened the door for me again.

 

So I called Daniel.

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“Have you finally realized your mistake?” Dan spoke the moment I said hello.

 

“Don’t make me feel worse than I already am Daniel. I learned my mistake the hard way.”

 

“She took a flight to California. Go and bring her back buddy.”

 

“How did you know I was looking for her location?”

 

“It’s obvious.” He replied.

 

“Thank you Dan. I’m really grateful for your support and encouragement. I couldn’t ask for a better friend other than you. You’re Godsent. Do one thing for me while am away…”

 

“What is that Pablo?.”

 

“Make sure all the people who were involved in this conspiracy get the deserved punishment. None of them should should go scot free. And one more thing, I’ve admitted Mrs Blake at WILL’S hospital. Please take care of her for me. And interrogate her the moment she wakes up…”

 

“Don’t worry. It’s done! But are you sure you want everyone who is involved to be punished?”

 

“When I said everyone, I mean everyone nobody should be left out. Blood or no blood. I don’t care anymore. I remember telling you to stop investigations on Paula’s accident but I have a change of mind now. Get the best investigators and let them investigate thoroughly. No stone should be left unturned. I want all of them behind bars. I’ve had enough. It’s high time this nonsense stops!”

 

 

“Consider it’s done. Get going already. I’m already missing Paula. And don’t dare come back without her and my goddaughter. I will send you her new house address via SMS”

 

“Sure! Thanks” I replied and hanged up, feeling a new set of hope inside me.

 

Daniel is simply the best.

 

I was missing Paula so much. I was very much guilty but that wasn’t the only reason why I wanted to follow her ;

 

not only for her to listen to my pathetic apology but I was missing her, her as a whole, too…

 

Her laughter, her cute smirk, the way she rolls her emerald eyes when I tease her , her beautiful face, , her presence, the way she look at me, the way she call my name… EVERYTHING. I MISSED HER SO DAMN MUCH

 

I started the car and managed to call Paula as I drove at the fastest speed I could manage. It went to voicemail.

 

Dammit!!

 

My heart was burning like wildfire as I drove and kept glancing at the time on my phone screen. I knew, I was late but I still hoped that some miracle would happen and she would still be at the airport. I’ve already booked the earliest flight to California in case she has already left.

 

“I’m sorry sir. The first plane to California has already took off. You can join the other one.”

 

I’m late.

 

I got on board and when the plane was full, it’s took off.

 

I vowed to myself that the moment I found her, I’m going to repent, hard.

 

I’m going to beg for her forgiveness and do whatever it takes for her to forgive me and accept me back into her life.

 

 

I will do anything for her to let me back in and allow everything to return back to normal. We’re going to be okay again.

 

Everything will change from this day forward. I know that it would be hard to gain her trust again but she loved me before. She can love me again. She will love me again. We can be a happy family just like we have always imagined.

 

Once I get to California, everything will be okay again. I will make sure of it. No one will stand in our way ever again.

 

I can’t wait to see you again my love. I wonder how my girl will look like. I can’t wait to hold her in my arms.

 

California…here I come!

 

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End Of Season One.

 

 

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What do you think will happen in season two?

 

Will Pablo and Paula ever meet?

 

Will they be reunited again?

 

What will be the fate of Florencia and her accomplices.

 

What will be the fate of Florencia after Pablo finds out that she was behind the accident?

 

And will Paula ever unite with her real father?

 

Etc….

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There’s a lot to be discovered in season two so stay tuned and connected you won’t regret it.‼

 

 

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