Chapter seven: Liya's picture

"How do you explain this huh?" Madelyn asked.

"I thought you were a good, virtuous lady not knowing you are nothing but a cheater"

"I can explain ma, I wasn't cheating, I was..." Madelyn slapped her again.

"You are enjoying the company of another man, look, how you place your head on his chest, you liar"Madelyn screamed.

Liya didn't know what to say, she could have denied it but here are evidence of her placing her head on Ryan's chest. She felt so remorse and regretted going to Ryan's house.

Madelyn noticed Liya being frightened, she decided to add more spice to the problem.

"Do you know what will happen if this picture gets out, do you know the tragedy bestowed when your parents and husband find out? huh."She scoffed.

Liya thought about it, if Jude finds out, he probably divorce her and send her packing, ending the contracts between both families, news, the media, reporters and all will publish it around the country. She will become a shame to her family, a disappointment, a cheater, and a bad example for other women, no one would listen to her, even if she is right or wrong.

She wouldn't want things to end up that way.

Liya went on her knees pleading "It isn't what it is, I wasn't cheating, please I'm sorry" She hold Madelyn's legs begging for forgiveness. Madelyn rolled her eyes, and look at Liya in disgust, she wasn't ready to let Liya go scot-free especially when she can use this against her in the future.

"So what are we going to do?, you didn't admit your crimes, you are still claiming you didn't cheat" She whispered to Liya's ears.

"I didn't, I swear, we didn't do anything not even a kiss, I only place my head on him because I was tired, we did nothing" Liya pleaded with tears, losing her marriage will be the end of her family as they depend on her marriage for their business.

"Please, save the fake tears for yourself, people won't believe things didn't happen, no one will believe what you say, everyone will believe what they saw and that's you enjoying the company of another man who isn't your husband"

"I will do anything, I promise, I will do anything, be your dog, stay away from Jude, Please don't let anyone see the pictures, my family needs this marriage, please help me"Liya begged with tears filling her eyes.

Madelyn smiled mischievously, she is enjoying the moment, and it's makes her powerful.

She sighed. Still playing with Liya's mind.

"you would do anything? like anything? " She asked confirming Liya's words.

"Yes mother-in-law, anything"

"aish, you are so soft, naive, and easily manipulated, it's no fun at all," Madelyn complained.

"Ahem," She cleared her throat.

"I forgive you ungrateful whore, I won't let the world know how cheap you are, I will keep your secret dear but you own me three big times," Madelyn said smiling.

Liya didn't understand what Madelyn meant by that. Madelyn also sees in her that she is confused.

"I won't ask you to do anything, not yet but when I need you, I will use you as I want for good three times, deal or no deal?" She said with a grin on her face.

"I'm sorry, I still don't understand, when do you need me?" Liya asked confused. Madelyn laughed. "Oh poor little thing, you are yet to understand how cruel and selfish the world is, never mind, just have it in mind, anything I need you for a mission, I own you. Now go wash yourself silly thing." Madelyn made her way into the house laughing sarcastically, she is glad she has something on Liya and she will use that whenever she wants. All thanks to the bodyguard stalking Liya.

Madelyn went to the bodyguard's enclosure, "Andrew, report to me right now!" She ordered, leaving the enclosure immediately. The chief bodyguard summoned Andrew, demanding why their boss wants to see him. "Did you do anything stupid?" The chief bodyguard asked.

"No sir"Andrew replied jogging towards the chief bodyguard.

"Why does Ma'am want to see you? you stepped on her toe, disobey her, or what?"

"I have no idea, I have to go before she gets mad for arriving late."

"Okay but take care, don't get on her nerve remember she is quick-tempered."

"Yes sir"Andrew saluted and left the room. Andrew was led to Madelyn's room by one of the maids, it was the first time entering her room. He was sure her room cost more than his life with lots of rare expensive items, furniture, and decorations. How life would have been if his mum's room was like this, he has been the breadwinner of his family at age seven.

Andrew got carried away by the beauty of the room that he forgot he was there to see Madelyn.

"What are you staring at? come here!" Madelyn shouted, hissing repeatedly.

"Oh I'm sorry ma"Andrew comported him, he went on his knees immediately.

"Do you know why I summoned you?" She asked.

"No ma'am"

"You did a great job today, I love the pictures you sent, ever since I asked you to watch Liya, you brought joy to my heart taking those pictures,"

Andrew thought taking those pictures of her daughter-in-law in the arms of another man will make Madelyn angry but she seems happy about it. Madelyn stood up, pacing here and there in her room "Why didn't you take more pictures like when they were taking off clothes, locking lips, or performing bed activities?" She asked.

"They didn't go that deep, in fact, they did nothing, Liya was resting on his chest while the man patted her, encouraging her"

"encouraging her on what? didn't you hear what they were discussing?"

"No, I didn't"

"Why!" Madelyn screamed. "You should listen, you should have eavesdropped on what they were saying, I don't trust that b*tch, what if they are discussing how to poison me or get rid of my son and claim his wealth, huh".

Andrew did eavesdrop but he didn't want to tell her the details as he wants to keep some information for himself, who knows, he might need them to save himself from this crazy house.

"I don't think they were plotting, Liya looks sad, she was crying," Andrew said.

"Why was she crying?" Madelyn asked staring directly into Andrew's eyes. Jeez, she asks too many questions, it's not like she cares.

Andrew knew why Liya was crying but he isn't telling Madelyn.

"Don't you dare lie!" Madelyn shouted giving him a 'you are dead if you lie' look.

Andrew didn't feel threatened by that, he is a bodyguard and he must protect or save when his bosses are in danger.

"I don't know ma'am" He lied hoping she will buy that. Madelyn sighed. She went back to her chair, sit down thinking deeply then stood up instantly like there was a nail on her chair or something. Andrew wondered what was wrong again, he wants to be done and leave this woman's presence.

"Who is the guy, the one she is with? Who is that?" She asked scratching her neck with her index finger.

"what's this woman's problem?" Andrew murmured.

"You said?" She asked not hearing him.

"He is Ryan, Liya's ex-fiance."

"Oh, I see. He is her ex-lover, how interesting. Hahaha," Madelyn laughs devilishly.

"Keep him on a hook, I might need him, sooner or later"

"Ma'am?" Andrew asked not sure what She meant by that.

"I said stay on him too, dig more information about him, his whereabouts, everything about him"

He squinted "Okay ma'am, I will do that"

"Dismiss! " She yelled at him. Andrew wasn't pleased with the way Madelyn shouts at him, is he an animal, no? Is he deaf, no. So why is the yelling always?

He stood up, bowing to leave, on his way out, Madelyn stopped him "Take this, treat yourself well for the great job you did today" She threw some cash on the floor. Andrew bent down picking the cash.

"Deeply appreciated ma'am," He said and left.