Leon POV
How did I let this happen? I had only told a few of my close people about her release. Who had given it away?
As I went through the various people who had knew, I suddenly realized who it had been. I didn't think they would betray me and collude with the enemy.
As I looked at the ring in my finger that was my marriage ring, I realized that it looks like I had some cleaning to do. Too many people are watching. I won't be able to openly chase after my wife if I have to keep pretending that'll ill be divorcing her.
I really dug my self in this grave. And to think, until I can find a way to destroy them, the only thing I can do to protect her is make them believe I had no interest in my wife and continue this whole "pretending to get divorce" act. However, even this won't be enough to divert them. I can only delay this for so long and eventually they will demand that I proceed with the divorce.
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Melodiza POV
The ride home was very silent. Even though I had many questions, I felt too scared to ask. In truth, I didn't really know this man. I don't know his personality aside from the fact that he is a flirtatious person. For me, he was just a person who showed up and said "I'm your husband".
As I stared out the window and watched the streets passed by in a blur, I wondered how I was going to proceed from now on. I felt like there were a lot of things that Leon was hiding from me and if someone is trying to harm me, then I need to be prepared and find out.
So far... I've tried my best to be understanding of my situation. Even with how absurb the idea is of transferring to another body, I can't help but need to go with the flow until I could figure out how this happened to me. I tried to accept the fact that I was not Melodiza anymore and had to accept that right now I'm Carlita which meant I needed to get use to the people around her and learned more about myself.
After all, I don't know this S Country, I also don't really know anyone, I don't even really know Carlita aside from the things I read about her in the news. I'm not sure what type of person she was, or anything about her life. The only pereon I could rely on is this man who is my "husband".
Until I can find a way to get back on my feet, I need to continue to act like a person with amnesia and a wife who is married to Leon. When I can finally be independent, I had planned to see if I could find my husband and son. Although... I'm not sure if meeting them in this form was wise. I just hope I could see them again and hope they are doing well.
"We are here sir and madam", the driver informed.
I looked towards the driver and when I heard his words, I looked outside again and realized that the car has actually already stopped.
I was so into my thoughts that I didn't even remember arriving. As the door of the car was opened by someone from outside, a hand guided me out of the car as I exited. I then realized it was the butler who was helping me out and who had opened the door.
"Thank you" I respectfully thanked as I was not used to receiving such treatments.
"It is no problem Mrs. Rhiandos, this is my job" he replied in a serious tone.
I smiled and lightly accepted his words. However, I still felt very thankful.
I then looked up at the house and realized it was not a house but a huge mansion. Almost 4x the land size of the apartment building I had lived with my family. At that time, my husband and I decided that we would only move to a new house once his company takes off. He had promised me he would one day buy me a beautiful home to raise our family.
As I knew how hard it was starting a new business, I was very understanding. I didn't actually care if he bought me a big house. I also didn't dream to be rich. I had only wanted to continue sharing my life with him and have a happy family.
However, I knew from the moment I met my husband that he was someone who would one day achieve great things. He was always so crazy and obsess with technology and creating things. And I didn't want to be someone who would take away that spark inside of him. So I was the one who decided to give all my support as a wife even at the cost of my own wants and dreams.
"Do you like it?" Leon whispered in my ear. I shivered when I felt his breathe at my ear.
"Like what?" I asked as I suddenly felt confused at what he meant.
"Our home. You've been standing there and staring at it, I felt that maybe you were shocked."
"Oh...yess... It's actually the first time I've ever seen a mansion so big." I felt embarrassed that I was caught staring.
"First time?" Leon looked at me with a puzzled look.
When I realized how strange my words were, "Sorry, I meant, I never actually thought I had lived in such a big mansion." I clarified again. Saying it was my first time, doesn't sound like someone who lost her memory would say. Since... If I lost my memory, then how do I know that it's my first time?
"Then... your in for a big surprise once you've also seen our room" He whispered to me and winked before he started walking towards the entrance.
As I followed him inside the mansion, I suddenly heard someone yell "Mommy!" and then saw Ethan running down the stairs towards me. As I watched him running in his short legs, I felt like laughing at how cute he looked.
He then threw himself at me and I subconsciously caught him and lifted him in my arms. He then laughed and said "Mommy... I miss you so much. Mommy... I really wanted to see you but Daddy said if I wanted you to get better faster and come home, then I had to behave and wait patiently for you."
"Mommmy, I was very well behaved! Aren't I a good boy?" Ethan looks up at me with anticipation in his eyes. Is he waiting for me to praise him? I laughed at how funny and cute he was.
"Yes darling... You were a very good boy. I'm very proud of you! "
"Thennn Mommyyy... Can I get a kiss as a reward? " Ethan responded cutely.
Seeing as how he was acting very clingy and spoiled, I realized how hard it has been for this child. To think he had to go more than year, not being able to see his own mother. I then looked at him with pity as I was reminded by the fact that I was not his mother.
Maybe because this body is this child's actual mother, I felt a close relationship with this boy. I wanted to hug him, take care of him and I wanted to see him happy.
"Ahaha sure!" I laughed and leaned forward.
I then gave the little guy a kiss in the forehead and both cheeks before I placed him down on the floor.
I then looked up and around at the gigantic hallway which had a huge staircase that spiral along one side of the room in a corner and a crystal chandeliers than hung right in the middle of the room. The walls were beige colored marble that had a European style to it. The floor were made of natural stone flooring that were crystal white. On my left side were two gigantic double doors and in my front was a continuation of the hallway, where I saw couches laid out like a living room.
As I walked towards the living room area, I noticed on my left side was a gigantic art piece of myself and Leon, where I was sitting down on a chair and he was standing right beside me, with his hands placed on my shoulder as he looked down at me as he appeared to be laughing while I was staring up at him giggling. As I stared at Carlita who was as beautiful as a goddess, I felt like I had an unexplainable bond with her. It was like I was looking at someone I felt so familiar with.
Could I have known her as Melodiza, I wondered? As Leon noticed that my attention was caught by the picture, he explained "We had this taken before our marriage actually. At that time a famous artist arrived in town and offered to paint us. We thought it would be fun to do and could be used as an art piece during our wedding reception to display our companionship."
As I looked at this image, I felt like this couple had a very harmonious relationship and had looked more like two mischievous friends rather than lovers.
I then looked at Leon and noticed how he seemed to be staring at the painting with a face full of unknown emotion. I wondered if him and Carlita were actually in love or not?
I read that their marriage was actually an arrange marriage between two families but the relationship portrayed in the painting and the way he seemed to look at the painting showed that there was more to this marriage then what has been told on the papers.
"Sir Leon, as instructed, we had placed Madams things in a separate room in the northern section of the house. Dinner is also almost ready and will be done in an hour. Would Miss Carlita want a tour of the house or be guided to her room?" Butler Igor suddenly asked.
As I realized that I wouldn't be sharing a room with this man, I sighed with relief. At least he was decent enough to give me my own privacy.
"Actually, I'd like to see my room and rest for a bit."
"In that case Miss Carlita, I'll -"
"I'll bring her to the room. Please take Ethan to his nanny and have him get ready for dinner. " Leon interrupted.
"Yes, sir. " The butler looked surprised and then agreed robotically. It's seems that his master still likes his wife. Then what about his relationship with Maria?
Leon then held my hand and lead me up the staircase and down a few hallways until he eventually stopped in front of two white colored doors that had red and black roses design. He opened it for me and I step inside, I again was amazed at how beautiful the room looked.
"Is this my room?" I asked excitedly.
"No it's our room, it's the master's bedroom." He replied.
"What do you mean? I thought you had placed my things in a separate room?" I turned around and looked at him with confusion.
"That's right, I did. However, I never said you would be sleeping and staying in that room." He cheerfully said as he held my waist. He then bent down and as he was about to kiss me, I step back and slapped him.
That time in the hospital was one thing, and I'd be a fool to let him take advantage of me again.
Even if he was my husband, the fact that I don't know why I have to act like we "pretending to get divorce" is something that bothers me. He is obviously hiding something from me and even though I am now his wife "Cartlia", I would not allow myself to get involve with someone with hidden intentions.
For a minute, he stood there in shock and held his face. I couldn't tell if he was angry or not as his face was turned away. I knew that angering this man may make living here but I am no way going to get in bed with him, or sleep with him.
I'm already filled with guilt towards "my husband" for letting this man touch me. And as much as I know I'm now Carlita and she may have loved this man, I'm still my own person and at this moment, I don't love this man.
Suddenly, he looked up at me and then smiled as if the slap didn't happen.
"I'm sorry, that was impulsive of me. I had forgotten that you still have amnesia and probably still feel uncomfortable around me. I was just very excited that you were finally home but if you think you would feel more comfortable staying in another room, I'll guide you there as well." He explained and tried to say in a gentle and understanding tone.
When I saw how understanding he was, for a brief moment I felt bad for slapping him. On second thought, I felt that he had this coming and I suddenly felt a satisfying feeling for slapping him.
"Yes. Please take me to the room you guys brought my things to. I'm sorry but I still really don't know you. I hope you can give me time to adjust to my situation." Or find a way out of this situation so I can find my family, I thought.
"Yes, I understand" He then slowly approached me and I subconsciously step back.
"Cccould you actually tell Butler Igor to guide me there instead please?" I couldn't help but want to get away as soon as possible from his presence.
When he heard my words, he paused his steps and hesitantly said "I know you may be wary of me and may be unsure of our relationship since I asked you to "pretend to divorce me" but I'd hope you'll trust me when I say that everything I do is always for your best intentions. I really do care for you Carlita, and since I understand that you don't remember me, I'd hope you'd give me a chance to allow me to pursue you. If you need time to get to know me, I will understand. But just don't avoid me or push me away, please."
As he looked at me with such sadness, I thought that I still needed to maintain a good relationship with him. If I could get his help, maybe I could find more information about my family quicker.
"Alright, I will trust you this one time. However, you are not allowed to touch me or do anything to me!" I demanded.
He looked at me and then with a smirk said "Hmm.. Alright, I promise. However, what if it's you who asked me to do things with you?"
"I would never ask you that!"
"Is that so, then we'll just have to see." With an unknown look in his eyes, he mischievously smile, turned around and yelled "Igor!"
Butler Igor then opened the door and asked "What can I do for you sir?"
"The lady wishes to stay in her separate room and would like you to guide her there. As I have some business to attend to I won't be staying for dinner. Please see to it that all her needs are taken care of."
Leon then started to leave the room.
"Wwait. Your not staying?" I called back as I was wondering why he was suddenly leaving and not even staying for dinner. Did that slap still offended him?
He turned and smiled at me and said "Actually, I had planned to stay but as I see that it would be better to let you adjust yourself and give you some space, I decided that I should deal with the things I had left unfinished in the company before returning home later. Unless you actually wanted me to stay?" He flirtingly questioned back.
I blushed and felt like he was trying to trick me into telling him I wanted his presence.
"Its okay! Hope you stay safe and take care!" I smoothly said.
He chuckled and said "Don't worry, I'll be home later" and then left.
As I watched him leave, I irritatingly thought "Who said I was worried?"
"Would you like to go now, Madam?"
I looked at the Butler and happily said "Yes!"