Chapter Two: Madelyn Decision

MADELYN DECISION

His mum.

With all his wealth, power, and intimidating aural, Jude's main weakness is his mum.

Madelyn Sebastian.

Madelyn Sebastian is in her late forties yet looks so young like a woman in her prime.

Madelyn is a divorcee, she is the daughter of a wealthy politician, her husband divorced her years ago because he couldn't deal with her self-centeredness, selfish attitude, and hostility.

Madelyn is controlling also, she always wants to be in charge and wants things to go her way or there will be war.

Madelyn makes sure she controls everything going on in her son's life.

She is overly focused on herself and her own needs, desires, and ambitions, often at the expense of others.

She tends to prioritize herself even in situations where the needs or wishes of others are more important.

Madelyn loves constant attention, praise, and validation for her accomplishments or appearance without considering the impact of her actions on others.

Her behavior tends to be manipulative, as she uses people for her gain without showing genuine concern or appreciation for them in return.

Jude is frustrated by his mum's behavior, he has tried freeing himself from her grip but Madelyn always seems to hold something on him whenever he tried to.

The Sebastians lived an extravagant life, they are far from humble and doesn't hesitate to show it.

In the Sebastian mansion, Madelyn is seen on the balcony discussing with her confidantes.

Throughout the discussion, Mira, one of her friends noticed Madelyn smiling unusually.

"Is everything okay? you have been beaming"Mira asked

"Ooh, I'm so happy, I finally found a way to get rid of Maya" Madelyn answered laughing.

"Really? Are you firing her?" Mira asked.

"no, I have something more than that beside if I fire her my son will always bring her back"

"Who is Maya?" Evelyn, another friend asked.

"Maya is Jude's new secretary"

"why the need to get rid of her?" Evelyn questioned.

"Evie that girl is a pain in my a$$, She just came from nowhere to turn my son's heart against me, Henry doesn't listen to me anymore, the most annoying part is that rude thing sleeps with my son, I don't know how she seduces him but I want her out." Madelyn sipped from her juice before continuing.

"I need to act fast before my son turns that witch into his wife, who knows maybe she will conceive him to kick me out."

"She won't dare! That thing? , She is just a gold digger from the trenches," Mira said.

"Madelyn, what's the plan?" Evelyn asked.

Madelyn smiled "You are curious right? , haha I already arranged a contract marriage between my son and another woman"

"You did what? Will your son like the idea?"

"He has no choice dear, besides he is over 30, he should settle down, I want a woman who will distract him from Maya, when he gets married he will be committed to his wife."

"Are you sure it's going to work?" Mira asked.

"Why not?"

"What about the bride, who is she?"

"mmm she is just someone, her dad's business was crashing, and they need capital and investors to be stable, so it's like a 50-50 thing, I invest in their company while I get their daughter in return"

"Jeez, it's like selling their daughter out" Evelyn shook her head.

"Haha, who cares? As much as I get what I want, I've studied the girl, she is gentle, kindhearted, and naive."

"That's great, She won't be giving you any problem" Evelyn stated.

"Yeah, she won't, she is more like a fool, so easy to take advantage of, my type of daughter-in-law." Madelyn laughed.

"You are so cunning."Mira said joining her in laughter.

Evelyn wasn't too pleased with everything especially with Madelyn using the innocent girl for her selfish gain.

Madelyn gabbed with her friends for about an hour before they left for their various houses.

Not quite long, Jude came home.

Madelyn's embraced her son "Welcome" She said hugging him.

"Thanks, Mum,"Jude said pecking his mum's cheeks.

Madelyn smiled but that smile turned into a frown when Maya came down from Jude's vehicle.

Madelyn looks at Maya with disgust.

"Good evening ma" Maya greeted bowing her head.

Madelyn hissed.

"Mum? What's that for?" Jude asked.

"why is she here?" Madelyn asks her son.

"I already told you she'll be staying with us now"

"And why that? Doesn't she have a home? She is your secretary!"

"Her landlord chased her out because she couldn't pay her rent"

"huh, and you believed that?" Madelyn said with sarcasm.

"yes, why not"Jude went in, he was tired of his mum's behavior towards Maya.

Madelyn followed her son "A secretary of a billionaire couldn't afford to pay rent? What's she using her salary for then?"

"she sends it home, Maya is the breadwinner of her family so she has little to no to herself"

"You know so much about her mmm, I won't be surprised if you know her family."

"Well, I do, any prob with that?"

"Should I take the briefcase to your study room, sir?" Maya asked Jude.

"No take it to my room" Jude answered her fixing himself a coffee.

"Your room? don't you dare go in there," Madelyn said threatening her with a look.

"Mum, what that?"

"I don't want her going there, give the briefcase to the maids"

"Mum she is my secretary, I tell her what to do, Maya take the briefcase to my room"

"ok sir" Maya bowed and left giving Madelyn a contempt look.

"Son I want to discuss some with you"

"what's that?"

"You remembered the company I told you about Loga's Food.?"

"yes, what about it?"

"I signed a contract with them"

"I'm aware of that"

"Listen, they are giving their daughter out as stated in the contract"

"Do we need more maids?" Henry asked.

"Not a maid my dear son, a wife," Madelyn said smiling.

"wife? For who?"

"Who else? Do I need a wife? She is for you my son"

"Mum If you are joking stop."

"Joke? I already signed the paper with her parents"

"Mum I don't need a wife." Jude said firmly.

"I'm your mum and I know what is good for you, you are not getting younger I need to see my grandchildren before I leave."

"when it's time I will find myself a wife"

"Now is the time."

"Is it because of Maya?" Jude asked.

"I never mentioned Maya's name, is it a crime to see my grandchildren, you are rich, famous, and you have all except a wife."

"I don't need a wife, not one chosen by you"

"That's outrageous! I'm your mother!"

"Mum is either you cancel the deal or you marry her for yourself"

"cancel a deal made with our lawyers and signature?"

"Then you wife her for your driver"

"You are getting married to Liya and that's it, "Madelyn yelled banging her hand on the table.

"Who is Liya?"

"Your wife"

"Oh Mum please give me a break"

"You are. You should meet her tomorrow"

"I'm busy"

"Tomorrow is Sunday!"

"Mum please, I'm not a kid, you don't have to force your will on me."

"I'm your backbone, I made you who you are today. I cover your shits, don't you dare say you are an adult, you should have thought about that before rapeing and killing Oliver!" Madelyn yelled.

Those words hit straight into Jude's heart.

"You don't have to say that?" Jude said frowning.

"You couldn't control your prick and you went on to rape a minor and you even murdered her, I had to bribe the police, and framed someone else to take the blame. Someone else went to jail for your recklessness."

"Mum, please!" Jude clenches his fist.

"Please what? Huh, tell me? You better follow me to your bride's place tomorrow and wife her up."

"But..."

"Shh or you go to prison for your crime."

Jude couldn't say anything anymore, he looked downcast.

Madelyn smiled and left, she was glad she got her son using his weak point.

Jude was devastated, his mum knows a lot of his secrets and she uses them to hold him down.

He went to his room, he saw Maya in her underwear lying on his bed.

Maya stood up seductively to Jude, she kissed him with which Jude didn't reciprocate.

"What's wrong?" Maya asked worried.

"Nothing," Jude said barely audible.

Maya kissed him again, placing his hands on her boobs.

Jude's mind was far away, he kept on thinking about what his mum said.

He looks at Maya, his love.

He loved her, He cherished her, she is the queen of his heart.

He promised to wed her, He wants her to be the mother of his kids but his mum despise her.

How will he explain to her that he is about to get married to another woman?

How will he bring himself to sleep with another woman apart from Maya?

How will Maya take it? She is his secretary but they loved each other.

Will she leave him? Jude wouldn't bear that.

He doesn't want to lose her but his mum!

He doesn't want to be tied down by marriage, raising kids not now.

He wasn't ready.

Now he will be forced to be committed to another woman.

Maya noticed Jude wasn't with her, she tried gaining his attention but Jude toss her to the bed.

"Jude?" Maya asked shocked.

"I need space, I want to be alone," Jude said.

Maya went up to Jude, hug him, and allow him to feel her warmth.

"Is everything okay? You can tell me. Is it your mum?" Maya asked looking into Jude's eyes.

Jude was irritated with Maya's attitude, he wants to be alone and here she is being clingy.

"Get out?" He yelled pushing her away.

Maya was surprised.

"Baby?"

"It's Sir, not baby. I'm your boss!"

"Now get dressed and take your filthy self out of my room, I want to be left alone!" he roared.

Maya couldn't believe her ears, nevertheless, she wore her cloth and left.

Madelyn who was eavesdropping laughed devilishly.

Maya came out to see Madelyn at the entrance smiling.

Madelyn spat at Maya and left hissing.

Maya knew Madelyn was behind Jude's recent behavior.

Does he have another girl? Or did his mum poison his mind towards me?

"I will just give him space and come back later, everything must go according to my plans" Maya smiled and left to fix dinner for herself.