A/N: This story is about to be finished. TB & TP series 4 is on its way! Happy reading:)

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MAGGIE's POV

I clutched my chest, hoping to decrease that pain in my heart by doing so but to no avail. I couldn't hold back the tears that fell from my eyes. I angrily wiped it off with my handkerchief. I already told myself not to cry but it was so hard holding back my emotions. No matter how many times I tried to prevent myself from crying, traitorous tears still fall.

Just thinking of the fact that Marco deceived and used me was so painful already. I wanted to talk to him the moment he wakes up but I just couldn't bring myself to see and talk to him yet because I was afraid to hear anymore secrets from him that could hurt me even more than I already have.

"Why, Marco? Why did you have to do this to me. I trusted and love you to the point that I gave you my everything. I gave you all the love that I could give because I thought you loved me too. But I was wrong. You made me look like a fool." I uttered bitterly as if he was in front of me.

A lot of questions were circulating in my head but I couldn't find the right answers.

But even though I was mad, I couldn't stop myself from getting worried about his condition. I wanted to go back to the hospital to check on him once more but something was stopping me from doing so. I felt like I would give in right away if I would see him now and I didn't want that to happen.

What he did to me should not to be taken lightly. He used and deceived me just to get what he'd been wanting for. Money and power.

When I woke up at the hospital a while ago, a rush of negative emotions surged within me upon remembering what happened. Because of it, I left. But before I did, I made sure that Marco was already fine. I asked the doctor about his condition and he said that there was no internal bleeding and there was nothing serious to be worried about. He just needs to rest and nurse his bruises.

Marcus tried to stop me from leaving but I didn't listen. I wanted to breathe some fresh air. For some reason, I couldn't breathe and think rationally if I'm near Marco. I felt like I was suffocating.

I looked around me. I was at the park, sitting on the bench alone while thinking what to do next. I was torn between going back to the hospital or going home. Then, I decided to do the latter; to go home to my family. For now, all I wanted was to think away from Marco.

Maybe if did that, I could finally gather enough courage and strength to face him and hear him out.

I was about to stand up from sitting on the bench when someone suddenly sat next to me. My eyebrows creased as I looked at the man. It was Kyrus.

"You look so alone and sad. What happened? Where is your husband?" He asked, worry was evident in his voice. I averted my gaze from his.

"He's at the hospital right now." I answered with an almost inaudible voice.

"What?! He's at the hospital?! What happened to him?!" He asked with a loud voice. He looked surprised and worried. I smiled inwardly.

It was my first time seeing Kyrus with that kind of expression. He was always the calm and happy go lucky guy but now that he heard about his best friend being at the hospital, he couldn't hide his worry.

"He's fine now. Something happened earlier today. You can visit him at Saint Jude's hospital. Marcus is there right now." I tried to sound as normal as possible but I just couldn't fake it. Talking about Marco reminded me of the revelation that Keith told me. Pain once again struck my heart.

Kyrus face me and then stared at me intently.

"Let me guess; you already discovered his secrets that why you're here, crying alone." It wasn't a question. It was a statement. A pained smile broke across my face.

"You're right and I have to admit that I'm hurting right now. I left the hospital because I couldn't take it. I needed space from him." I cursed myself inwardly when felt my eyes brimmed with tears once again as my voice cracked. I was never the cry-baby type but when it comes to Marco, I turn into a weak woman.

He remained quiet for a couple of seconds before he heaved a sigh. "You know what? I knew about his secrets even before you two got married. I wasn't in favor of what he'd been doing to you but when he admitted to me that he loved you so much, I knew from that instant that the ice-cold and emotionless best friend of mine was finally gone.

"I was happy because I've finally saw Marco really live his life. Because of you, he changed a lot. I've never thought that one day, I would see him love and worship a woman but it happened when you came into his life. I know that it's hard for you to accept what he's done just like that, but please, don't leave him. You're the reason why he changed for the better and I don't want him to go back to his old self."

"What do you mean by that?" I asked with knitted eyebrows. A humorless chuckle escaped his lips.

"Before you came into his life, he was living in the darkness, Maggie. There was nothing in his mind aside from gaining power so that no one could mistreat him anymore. He never experienced how to be loved by someone that's why love was never in his vocabulary before. But when he met you, the direction of his life changed. You're the one who gave life to his broken soul so don't give up on him now." Kyrus responded full of seriousness. His eyes never left mine while saying those words.

I laughed humorlessly. "You're wrong, Kyrus. Everything that Marco showed me from the beginning were nothing but lies. He did everything to get me because he wanted to gain power, more power than he already has. Our encounter was scripted. Nothing was real in him from the beginning and I feel so stupid because I fell into his trap." I uttered bitterly. My heart tightened.

Kyrus shook his head. "I don't think that's the case, Maggie. Marco is my best friend and I've known him ever since we were in high school. I know him enough to say that he loves you. I hope you see the he's crazy over you. Don't let your anger cloud your judgment because you might do something that you will definitely regret in the end. I know that you're mad at him right now, but please, don't make any hasty decisions. You love him, right? You should talk to him first before anything else. Please?" I was surprised.

I didn't expect that Kyrus would plead just for the sake of Marco. Now, I could really see how he is as a best friend to my husband. I've never expected that he could utter serious advice during this kind of situation.

I inhaled and then exhaled before I stood up.

"I don't know what to think about all these, Kyrus. I am so confused and hurt right now. I think it's better for me to go home to my family for now. I want to think. Can you do me a favor? Please go to the hospital to check on Marco. The doctor said that he's fine but I think it will be better if you're there with him." I answered wearily. I suddenly felt like my strength was starting to dissipate.

"He'll be a lot better with you by his side, Maggie. You're the one he needs right now."

"Please, make sure that he will stay at the hospital until he recovers. Don't let him go out of the hospital without the clearance of the doctor." I said without commenting about what he just said.

He smiled. "Even though you're mad at him, you still think about his welfare. I can see that you're worried about him. Marco is really lucky to have you. I just hope that this won't destroy your relationship. What you two have is very special. I hope that you can see that." He gently tapped my shoulder. "Don't worry. I'll try my best to make him stay at the hospital until he recovers but you know your husband. He's stubborn and hard-headed. I don't think he'll listen to me, especially now that you left the hospital without saying anything to him. He will panic for sure."

"Then tell him that I won't face him if he comes to my house with those bruises on his face." I answered sternly before walking away from Kyrus. I almost sighed in relief because he didn't try to stop me.

I headed towards the road to hail a taxi. Thankfully, I didn't wait for long.

When I arrived home, Christine was surprised to see me. She didn't know that Marco and I arrived the other day here in the US. I forgot to call her because of the things that had happened. My parents were still in Texas.

I wanted to call my father to ask him some questions because I had a feeling that he knew everything. He was the one who took Marco and Marcus when they were just 11 years old and we weren't even aware of it. He never showed us the twins.

"Why didn't you tell me that you're coming home today?" She asked and looked passed me, probably looking for Marco behind me but when she realized that I was alone, her forehead crinkled. "Where is Marco? Don't tell me, you came home alone?" She inquired. I opened my mouth to answer her questions but suddenly, I burst into tears.

Christine was stunned but then, she hugged me after she managed to pull herself together. I didn't know how long I cried on my sister's shoulder. My chest felt so heavy and crying was my only option to lighten up my load. After how many minutes, I finally calmed down.

We went to the living room and sat on the couch together.

"Now, tell me what happened. Did Marco hurt you? What did he do for you to cry like this?" Christine asked full of seriousness and I couldn't help but to chuckle even though my eyes were puffy and red.

"You look so serious, sis. This is not like you." She rolled her eyes.

"Don't give me that. I want to know what happened so start talking now." She answered sternly. She looked determined and worried at the same time. I bit my lower lip. I wanted to hide the truth from her but the heavy load in my chest was still there. I needed someone to confide to because I wasn't sure of what to do next. Later on, I found myself telling her everything.

"What?! Marco did that?! That b*stard!" She hissed and then suddenly stood up. She looked mad. She was about to leave, probably wanted to go to the hospital to confront Marco but I stopped her by the hand.

"Where do you think you're going?"

"Where else do you think? Of course, I'm going to the hospital to give Marco what he deserves! We accepted him into our family but he just deceived and used you like this?! Not just you but our whole family! He made us believe that he had the cleanest intention when he married you! I can't let this slide like this!" I was stunned to see the rage on her face.

I've never seen her get mad like this before. She looked like a cat that was ready to pounce. My hand tightened around her wrist and pulled her to sit back on the couch with me.

"No. Don't go to him. Just leave him be."

"What?! You'll just let him get away of what he's done to you?!" She asked exasperatedly.

I shook my head. "Even if you'd go there and beat him up, nothing will change. Everything has already been finished and done and the only thing that I want right now is to think about all this away from him. I don't want to see him yet because I am angry right now. I don't want to say things that I'll surely regret after. This is for the best for now." She didn't answer but her jaw flexed.

"Please? I'll face him when I'm ready. Just not now."

"But this is unforgivable! I can't believe this! I thought he's different but I was wrong!"

"Tin, please." I pleaded, wanting her to calm down a bit. She sighed in defeat.

"Fine. I won't go there but it doesn't mean that I won't do anything to him the moment I see him. I just want to give him a piece of my mind." Her voice mellowed. I could see that disappointment on her face.

"That's enough for me. Please, don't tell about this to mommy and daddy yet." I stood up. "I'll go to my room now. I want to rest." I said and then went upstairs. I wanted to sleep in order to forget everything just for a short period of time but sleep didn't come to me. I kept on tossing and turning on my bed, thinking about Marco.

"Argh!" I pulled my hair in frustration.

Then, I heard my phone ring. I quickly checked who the caller was. It was Marco. I bit my bottom lip and just let it ring until it stopped. I thought he finally gave up but it rang again.

I closed my eyes. God knows how much I wanted to answer his call, to hear his voice but my resentment towards him got the best of me.

I slowly let go of the device while it kept on ringing incessantly. I covered my ears in order to not hear its ringing but I could still hear it. I groaned inwardly and before I could even stop myself, I answered his call.

"Thank God, you answered, my queen. Where are you right now?! You made me so worry!" I could hint the worry in his voice. I wanted to answer but I felt like there was a sudden lump in my throat, preventing me from talking.

"My queen, please, answer me." He begged. I closed my eyes and the damn stubborn tears fell from my eyes once again. A whimper escaped my lips and he heard it.

"Please, don't cry, my queen. I can't take it. Please." He pleaded like he was having a hard time. I tried to calm myself by taking consecutive long breaths.

"Don't look for me. Stay in the hospital for now until you recover. You need to rest." I uttered when I finally gathered myself together.

"I don't care about myself. What about you? Are you okay? You lose consciousness earlier. You shouldn't've left the hospital."

"I only lose consciousness, Marco. I'm fine. I-I left the hospital because I couldn't bear the pain. Please, let me be for now. I want to be away from you. I want to think. I hope Kyrus told you my message. Respect my decision for now." Before he could even answer, I ended the call. I turned off my cellphone so that I wouldn't receive any calls and texts from him.

After that, I cried and cried until my tear ducts couldn't produce anymore tears.

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