Sarah told Maria about how she spent her night with Jake, Samuel's friend.
They were interrupted by a knock on the door.
" Yes. " Maria called to the person.
Crystal peeked in and came inside.
" I just heard everything. I hope you are fine. " Crystal said giving a pat to Maria's shoulder.
" Thanks, sis. I was lucky. " Maria replied smiling, " How's my nephew? " She immediately asked excitedly.
" He is happy and can't wait to meet his amazing aunty. " Crystal said chuckling and rubbing her baby bump.
" I can't wait to meet you too, dear. Just six months more. " Maria said with a bright smile.
" I should probably go and rest before your brother starts nagging me of not taking care of myself. " Crystal said with a smile and left.
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Getting inside her room, Crystal picked up her phone and went to the bathroom.
Dialing her mother's number, she sat on the toilet. After a few rings, the phone was picked up.
" Hello. " Her mother's voice came.
" Hello, mom. We failed. " Crystal said sighing.
" What? How? " Her mom yelled.
" Don't yell. A guy saved her. " Crystal said rubbing her eyes.
" She's lucky. Don't worry. We will think of something else. " Her mom reassured.
" But is it really necessary? " Crystal asked reluctantly.
" Yes, it is. She's more authority on the Parker property than your husband. If we want your husband to become the next boss and your child to be the heir, she should be out of the picture. " Her mom advised her.
" I don't know. If Mark finds out, we will be done. He loves his sister. " Crystal said with a worried tone.
" He won't find out, I promise. Just get some rest. Did you find the gender of your child? " She asked.
" No. We will find out next month. " Crystal replied.
" Alright. Don't take Mark with you when you are going. "
" Why? " Crystal asked confused.
" If its a girl, it will be a problem. We need a boy at all costs. Okay. " She advised Crystal.
" Okay but what will you do is its a girl? " Crystal asked.
" We will change the reports. " Her mother replied.
These words sent a shiver down her spine.
' I have to deceive Mark. ' Crystal dreaded this thought.
" Are you sure? " Crystal wanted to be sure.
" Its for your future, dear. " Her mother convinced her.
" Okay. " Crystal said in a small tone.
" Talk to you later. " Her mother said and hung up.
Crystal put the phone on the sink.
She didn't want to do this.
She heard Mark's voice, " Crystal. "
" Here. " She said and immediately got out of the bathroom.
Mark smiled and said, " How was your appointment with the doctor? "
" It went great. They said that our son is very healthy. " Crystal said hugging Mark.
" Why do you keep calling our child, son? " Mark frowned.
" What? " Crystal asked with slightly raised eyebrows.
" I want a daughter. " Mark said grinning widely.
" But your Dad wants a son. " Crystal replied.
" Who cares what he wants? On second thought, I don't really care about the gender as long as our child is born healthy. " Mark said snuggling his face into Crystal's hair.
She just looked down in guilt, ' I'm sorry, baby '.
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Tea was served as Samuel was looking at the painting above the fireplace.
' It was here all along. ' He thought while looking at the painting.
" Here, have your tea. " Jay said while giving the cup to him.
" Thank you. " He took the cup from him, " Are you a fan of Klint? " He asked.
Jay was surprised to hear this. He chuckled and said, " Klint was my brother. "
Samuel internally scoffed, ' After what you did to Dad, you have the audacity to call him brother, Disgusting. ' He thought.
" Oh. That's why you have his paintings. " Samuel said while giving the fakest smile.
" Yeah. " Jay said and appeared to be deep in thought.
There was a moment of silence before Jay spoke, " So, what made you come here? "
Samuel glanced at Jay before smiling, " Well, I lived quite a rushed life up until now. Running from problems and trying to be stronger. Now I thought its finally time, I face these problems and settle down. "
Jay nodded, " So, you are buying the house? "
Samuel nodded, " Yes, I already paid. "
Jay just turned his face. He was mad at his son.
After drinking tea, Samuel was shown his room which was closer to Maria's room.
After getting inside, he went over to the window and stood in front of it. He looked out to the garden.
A series of memories played in his mind. Laughter of his sister and cousin. Talking of his mother and aunt. And him playing with her.
He looked to the wall beside the window. A painting of a beach house was hung on it.
" Dad, I am back here. To avenge you. To get back what once belonged to you. " He stood in front of the painting.
The painting he saw his father paint.
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Jay called Mark to his office after showing Samuel his room.
He paced back and forth while waiting for him.
As soon as Mark entered, he motioned for him to sit down.
" Why did you sell the house? " Jay asked in an angry tone.
" What? " Mark's face showed confusion.
" I asked why did you sell the house to Samuel. " Jay slammed his hand on the table.
" Because you asked me to sell it, so I did. " Mark nonchalantly replied.
" When did I- " Jay remembered the talk he had with Mark a week ago.
He sighed and rubbed his temple. Mark was sitting there dumbfounded.
" Anyway, I want that house back. " Jay said calmly.
" What are you saying? You want me to go to him and say give our house back. " Mark said standing up.
Jay just stared at Mark.
" Why do you even want it back? " Mark asked with annoyance.
" I had plans of building a hotel there which are now ruined because of you. " Jay said sarcastically.
Mark scoffed, " I'm not doing it. If you want that house so bad, get it yourself. " He immediately left from there.
" He is incapable of doing anything. Such a disappointment. " Jay muttered but it was loud enough to be heard by Mark who was standing outside the door.
" I was always a disappointment to you, Dad. " He mumbled and went towards the garden to calm himself down.