Married To My Sister's Husband novel Chapter 5

Friday- 11:30am - Courthouse

"Is this some kind of plan to make us look bad? We've been waiting for your daughter for the past hour but she's nowhere to be found. Is this part of your retaliation scheme?!" Matthew Winfrey asked furiously, as his wife tries to pacify him.

It's been an hour and Livy was nowhere to be found.

"She'll be her soon, I guarantee it. She's just running a bit late that's all. You know kids these days tend to spend hours on their looks for a normal day, let alone a special day like this. Be patient for just 15 more minutes and I promise she'll be here." Judy affirmed strongly.

She had no idea where that child might be or what she might be doing.

Judy had left Livy at home and rushed to the courthouse when she realised her daughter was not yet ready, but the Winfrey's were almost at the courthouse.

Judy was never late for anything in her life and she was not going to let the Winfrey get to the courthouse before her. So she left Livy to come by herself, but gave strict instructions to the driver to bring Livy straight to the courthouse once she was done.

But now, even the driver's number is switched off and so was Livy's.

If Livy isn't at the courthouse in the next 15minutes, then the Winfrey's would have an excuse to pull out of the contract. Livy's recklessness is about to cause her Castlehill and she hates where all these was heading.

So, she walked up to Heather- who was fondling with her phone, to know if she has heard any word from Livy.

"You were with her all day yesterday, did she say anything to you or was she acting strange in anyway?" Judy asked Heather inquisitively.

"No ma'am, she didn't say anything to me. In fact she hardly spoke a word at all yesterday. I thought she was upset about her date with Markian the day before. She only gave a weak smile and said 'it was exactly how I pictured it to be' when I asked her about the date. Do you think maybe she got cold feet?" Heather concluded with a question that made Judy more agitated.

"Have you tried calling her?" Judy asked.

"Yes, but her number is not going through." Heather replied.

Judy could not help but turn her eyes to Markian. Ever since Livy returned from that 'date', Livy have been more depressed than she was before the engagement.

Whatever is happening now must have had something to do with Markian. He is perfectly relaxed in a chaotic situation as this. He never wanted these marriage, but the Markian I know would be more agitated and embarrassed than anyone else because his bride was at the verge of standing him up on their wedding day.

He seemed too relaxed and less concerned, so she went up to him.

"why can't I shake off this arduous feeling that you have a hand in this hubbub? Where is my daughter?" Judy asked threateningly.

"She is not my wife yet, but she is your daughter. You are the only one in the position to answer that question, ma'am. But I'm guessing, she may not want this wedding also. You know, you should really learn to listen to your daughter more often Mrs Luthel," Markian confabulated.

"You kids think this is a joke? I would expect this from Livy, but from you?... I expected more. You of all people should know that in other to run a company like ours, sometimes we have to put our emotions aside in order to make decisions that would affect the company. We can't be selfish, we don't have such luxuries. Castlehill and Luthel Inc. stocks skyrocketing depends on this alliance, but it's surprising to see that you of all people don't understand it. Then your father was a fool for putting a little kid incharge of running a huge company like Castlehill." She spoke with gritted teeth but continued.

"You think you've won? Bear one thing in mind boy, if these goes the way you want it, Castlehill will fall and you'll come running back to me for help. I promise you." Judy concluded and walked away.

Scoffs... Is she being serious? Her threatens might have worked with his father, but he doesn't care about anything anymore.

Thanks to Livy, he can retain his sanity for a little while longer before some other problem forges.

Only 10minutes left and this whole madness will be over for good.

Friday-10:20am Luthel Mansion

"Why aren't you ready yet? The Winfreys are on their way to the courthouse and that is not good. I can't understand why you can't take important things seriously." Judy rebuked disappointed.

"I'm sorry mom, I can't seem to fix my hair and makeup properly. How about you go on to the courthouse without me, and I'll follow after." Livy suggested.

"No way I'm leaving without you, forget it. I'll wait till you're done, then we can go together." Judy stated firmly.

"What about the Winfreys? Who knows what they'll do if none of us are there to represent our family. I'm just saying, if you leave now to meet them there, I'll just be few minutes behind. This way you can handle things before I arrive, especially double checking the authenticity of the marriage documents." Livy commented.

"That's not the case... " Judy spoke but was interrupted by Livy.

"Or don't you trust me?... What's the case mom? Do you really have no faith in me?" Livy questioned accusingly.

"Of course that's not the case either. I just...i know you wouldn't do anything stupid or out of character today. I mean, you do know what I'm capable of, don't you? If you ruin today, you'll never find out the truth about your sister's death." Judy wittily warned, making Livy freeze.

Judy never intended to tell Livy that her sister's death wasn't an accident but a murder.

But, Livy had been so quiet since her dinner date with Markian, and all of a sudden this morning she's all bold and confident. Trusting isn't a commodity Judy gives out easily.

And if Judy knows anything about her daughter, it's the fact that she would never -on a day like this- want to arrive at the venue of her wedding alone.

She is only confident and bold when she is trying to pull a fast one.

If Livy thinks she'd fall for such miniature lies and deceit, then Livy really doesn't know the woman who gave birth to her.

So, incase her subtle threat to ruin Markian and Castlehill wasn't enough motivation for Livy, she had to give her an unarguable reason to show up for her own wedding today.

"Wha...what did you just say, mom? How...how could Sophy's death be a murder? And why? Why...I'm I just finding out about this?...Mom!" Livy yelled.

"I didn't want to worry you about it, but at this point it's inevitable for you not to know the truth before you enter that household. Listen Livy, I didn't want to, but it seems I have no other choice. Sophia won't rest in peace until her murderers are punished, but I need your help for that. This should be your sole purpose now as her twin sister."

And with that, Judy kissed her daughter on the forehead and left the room, knowing exactly the spark she had just ignited and hoped it's enough to get Livy to go ahead with this marriage without qualms.

Livy was left with goosebumps as the path of her mischief suddenly turn icy cold and freezing.

If Sophy was murdered, why didn't Markian say anything about it? Was this the reason he wanted her to disappear?

What had she promised him that day? Yes, she had promised she would leave town and not show up at the courthouse today.

Was that his plan all along? To emotionally blackmail her as to make her agree with him till she is willing to get her mother into trouble today if she fails to turn up at the courthouse?

What a fool she has been, her mother was right about her all along.

If he is trying to protect his family and himself, then why shouldn't she try to protect her own mother's pride and respect as well?

Though she doubts he could have killed Sophy, but all the same she still needs to find out who in the Winfrey household did.