40. Sleepover
” Our mother.” Martina politely reminded her. She could understand that Marina must feel overwhelmed by the new discovery but it is what it is. They were twins and that woman she was asking about was their mother.
” It’s not easy for me to adjust to the fact that u have another mother. You have to give me time.” Marina tried to explain.
” She’s here in country A but said that she’s spending the night at a friend’s house.” Martina replied. She was sceptical about this so called friend. After coming here, her mother never talked about a close friend she would want to visit nor was Martina aware of any friend of her mother’s.
” u can’t believe what’s happening! I mean like who would? it’s like all of a sudden we have been transported to fit some romance novel characters where family reunites after spending time apart.” Terry said, still in disbelief.
” You should stop reading those stories. Your imagination is running wild.” Marina berated before turning to Martina.
” So the man we met earlier mistook me for you? I am sure I never saw him anywhere before.” Marina asked.
Now that she had a lookalike, that should explain why a random man would refer her as his goddess.
” Yeah, I met him afew days ago at the airport.” Martina confessed.
” Wait! isn’t that the same handsome hulk who angered you today at the mall?” Terry asked with a knowing smile.
” Oh my! things are getting interesting here.” without waiting for a reply, she added.
The same guy who made Martina fall was the same guy who was crushing on her? She couldn’t wait to see what the man will react after learning about that twist.
” I believe Louisa is not even your name.” Marina commented. If her sister disguised herself, she would also use a fake name.
” You are right. I am Martina.” she replied.
” What a wonderful name? your mother sure did well choosing your names.” Terry commented.
Just then, Marina’s phone rung. It was her father calling.
” Hello Papa.” She greeted. She didn’t know if she should tell her father about her new found sister or not. She didn’t Know if he was still her father or not. She didn’t get to ask her sister everything about their parents so she decided to leave it at that.
” Hello baby, how are you?” Her father asked. Marina could trace happiness, not just happiness, immense happiness from her father’s tone.
” Am fine. it’s late, why are you calling and not asleep?” Marina asked. It was already past nine so why was her father still awake.
” I have food news. Daddy just found two important people in our lives and would want to introduce them to you.” Her father replied. She didn’t need anyone to tell her that her father was talking about Martina and her mother.
It wouldn’t be a coincidence that the two of them find two important people in their lives the same day.
” By two important people you mean my sister and mother?” Marina decided to come clean.
” You already Know? What a waste, I thought I could suprise you.” Mr Santos lamented.
” Yeah, my sister is with me father. You still have alot of explaining to do to me. How comes you never told me that I have a mother and a sister out there?” She feigned anger.
” It’s a long story dear, we will talk about that when we Meet.” Mr Santos said, dismissing her. He didn’t have any idea that his Tricia was still alive.
When he learnt that Marina was his daughter together with Tricia, he thought about telling her but later, he decided against it.
Her guardian mother was dead and he was made to believe that even her mother was dead. Telling her about Tricia would only bring sorrow to her.
He decided to let her believe that his late wife was her mother. Afterall, she loved abd cared fur Marina as if she was her own flesh and blood.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.
He would treat that as atoning for his mistake of not loving her throughout their marriage life.
But now things were different, her mother was still alive. He would allow them to reunite and form the family he promised Tricia.
” Where are you?” her father’s eagerness to drop the conversation made her suspicious, coupled with the fact that her new found mother was miraculously visiting an old friend.
” I am with your mother. Do you have a problem with that?” Mr Santos replied.
“Have fun.” With that, Marina immediately disconnected the call with a smile on her face.
” That old Man! They just saw each other and he’s already dominating her!” She commented making the girls laugh.
” They must be trying to rekindle their love.” Terry added.
” You shouldn’t say things like that.” Martina came to their defense.
” How about a sleepover. I can’t believe this is happening.” Terry said and the three girls decided to have a sleepover.
” What are you going to do about the misunderstanding. I could see that Lucas was obviously not happy with how the other guy tried to get close to you.” Terry asked, directing the question to Marina.
” I’ll do nothing. I don’t give a damn about anything. It is a marriage of convenience afterall.” Marina replied.
He could be displeased for all she cares.
” Or maybe the guy is already in love!” Terry said knowingly.
” In love? Do you think that guy is capable of being in love. Have you seen how he always looks? like the whole world owes him?” Marina mocked, but deep down, her heart was racing.
She could tell that she was slowly developing feelings for the guy. It wasn’t a good move nor was it intentional.
” But we have to admit the guy is hot!” Terry said winking at Marina.
” Hot my foot! I have seen countless hot guys.” Marina retorted.
She can’t give in and praise the guy infront of her friend and sister unless she wanted to be teased endlessly.
” Yet you chose him for a husband.” This time, Martina commented.