All Chapters of MARRIED UNTIL MONDAY: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

ARIAI held Rhea's hand in mine. They were not as warm as mine. She had tubes sticking out of her mouth to assist her in breathing. The gentle rise and fall of her chest were my one assurance she was with us. The gentle beeping of the monitor keeping her steady.I stroked her hand. It was easy to understand why Kane was so worked up earlier.It was difficult watching her suffer. Even though we weren't that close. I just hope the doctor has good news. I heard footsteps approach the door but whoever it was hovered but didn't enter the room.It was bad news then.I wonder how bad? How long...does she have? What will happen after she dies? Well, that was no concern of mine. I was beginning to get too attached to Callahan's house affairs. I'm here for business and that's going to be my focus until I leave this place.Voices being raised outside the door made me realise Zane was here. A little shudder ran through me but I steadied myself. I can't allow Zane's influence to remain on my life

KANEI might've asked her to stay because of Rhea, but I couldn't help but wonder if it was really for me. Either ways, it was a convenient excuse. I watched as Aria's facial expressions shifted erratically. She was contemplating and I hope she bites the bait.“Ok,” she finally said. “But only because of Rhea. And hopefully I can clear my name before the time is up.”“We will.”She pulled her hand away and stood. “i'm going to turn in for the night,” she said in the passing.I watched her go before deciding it was time to do some work on Zane. He needed to be taught a lesson. I loosened my tie and tossed it on the desk before picking up my phone.“Hello...yes...I need you to do something for me.”ARIAI sat in the tub hugging my knees letting the steam evaporate my stress. I let it get to me. I let them get to me. Zane, Sibil and Rohan.Nothing they said should have mattered. I just stood there replaying their betrayal. Replaying the abuse I'd suffered at that monster's hands. Replayi

KANE“But why go through all that trouble? Why not switch out the bottle instead of risking being discovered?”“Don't know? Maybe they thought they could get away with it if the pills were examined.”“Unless, they made sure to leave evidence behind to frame someone else,” Aria said. She'd been quiet all this while. I grabbed her hand under the table to keep her from saying anymore.“The culprit will be someone who has access to Rhea's medicine cabinet.” And that's where she slipped. Why specifically mention the medicine cabinet? The pills could've been switched at anytime.Except if she was privy to the pictures framing Aria. They'd want to make it look authentic. At this point there might be enough incrementing evidence to throw Aria behind bars.“And what about fingerprints Detective? Did you not find any?”“There were a few pairs of fingerprints found. We're still analysing them.”“After so many days?” She shrugged. Something was definitely off. Were they analysing them or making s

ARIAI gasped when I saw who was at the door.He might have aged over time but there he stood...Tall, towering over the doorway like a dark shadow from the past.His scar old and part of his new features...but unmistakable.Ross.“Aria dear, good morning. Won't you come on down?”My feet wouldn't move. The last time I saw this guy he tried to hurt me. I barely made it out unscathed. I contemplated staying where I was or going downstairs.If I didn't go down, I wasn't sure he'd leave without causing a scene. How did he get in, in the first place? I could ask the guards to throw him out.“Won't you come say hello. We haven't seen eachother in ages, don't be shy and come say hello. Or is this the Callahan's way of treating guests that you've imbibed.”Without thinking, I was headed downstairs already. Could it be because he mentioned the Callahan's name? Was I trying to protect their honour. The hell do I care? It's ironical protecting the name of an empire that stripped me of everythin

ARIAMy chest was heaving heavily after Ross walked out abruptly. What did he mean by kane would lose everything because of me? Was kane in danger? More importantly how did he get in?“Are you ok ma'am?” Celia, one of the maids asked.“Yes... I'm fine.”“Should I bring you some calming tea?”“No...no...” she must have seen how much my hands and legs were trembling, cause she took my hands and led me to a chair.“Sit, are you sure you're ok? I haven't seen you this shaken up. Not since you were shot.”It's true that I felt terrible. My chest weighed a ton and I could barely swallow let alone breathe. My mind replaying Ross hostility during our courtship. That monster was back. And he was planning to ruin kane....all because of me...“Did that man say something to you?” She studied my face but I didn't have an answer. “I'll tell the boss when he returns.”“That reminds me, how did he get in? Who let him in?”“I...I don't know.”I stood.I was still shaky but I didn't mind. I clenched my