Chapter 3: Sooner or later, he will fall in love with me

Jane stepped out of the car, her mind still reeling with Teddy’s phone call. She already knew that her flight would be canceled, and all the plans she had prepared for their anniversary for more than a month now are now in ruins, because Teddy would be with Ava throughout today.

Anytime Ava’s sickness flared up, Teddy was always with her throughout that day. He won’t even think about his so called busy schedule he always comes up with anytime Jane demands for his attention.

On reaching Ava’s ward, she saw she was lying down on the sickbed, and had an oxygen hood over her head as usual. Teddy was sitting in front of her, holding one of her hands in his.

Seeing this scene, Jane felt a pang of pain in her heart. Seeing Jane coming into the ward, Teddy stood up as he questioned her.

“What are you doing here? Are you not supposed to be donating your blood right now?”

Since she had signed that contract that bound her and Teddy, this place had become a regular place of visit for her. She is always here to donate her blood to “Ava, who had been sick since a year ago”.

“I just wanted to check up on Ava before going to donate my blood, that’s why I’m here.” She said gently.

You are of no use here, just go and donate your blood already. Teddy said angrily.

“What about our anniversary plan Teddy?” Jane blurted out unknowingly.”

Teddy's expression darkened. "What's there to discuss about our anniversary? You know Ava's condition is unpredictable."

Jane's eyes dropped, her voice barely above a whisper. "I had planned something special."

Teddy's tone softened slightly, but his words remained firm. "I'm sorry, Jane. Ava needs you now."

Jane nodded, pain flashing across her face. "I'll go donate."

As she turned to leave, Teddy's voice stopped her.

"Jane?"

"Yes?"

"Forget the anniversary. It's just another day."

Jane's heart sank, but she didn't look back.

An hour later, Jane was exhausted after giving out blood. This is her second time donating her blood this month. She looked so pale that a small push could get her on her knees. She used the railing to stabilize herself.

“Look who we have here”. Jane heard a familiar voice speaking to her. Raising her head, she was shocked by the person she saw.

“Ava, aren’t you supposed to be in the ward receiving treatment, what are you doing here?” Even though she knew this woman is the reason her husband has been cold to her since their marriage, that doesn’t mean she would be so heartless to wish for her death.

But seeing the person she saw just now who was hooked up to all types of hospital equipment, sashaying her body towards her, looking healthy, some possibilities came into her mind, but she denied it as she shook her head.

As you can see, I’ve already recovered from my illness a month ago. I’m just making you pay for taking Teddy away from me. If not because of you, Teddy would have gotten married to me.

“My advice for you now is to divorce Teddy immediately. He doesn’t even like you anyway, so why stay in this loveless marriage for nothing?”

“And who do you think you are to tell me to divorce him?” Jane also fired back. “Even if you can’t tell, you should know I’m the one Teddy loves, did you think he will be with a lowlife woman with no family background like you, if not because he was trying to save me?”

“If not for that stinky blood of yours, you are not useful for anything my dear”. She said to Jane as she patted her cheeks with a smirk on her face.

“Well, you are right, Teddy doesn’t love me for now, sooner or later I will make him fall for me. And how did you know he loves you?”

“Ahh!” Ava laughed at her words. It’s like she just heard a big joke.

If he doesn’t love me, do you think he will go to the length of getting married to you, in order to save me at all cost.

“All those nights you sleep alone on your cold bed, did you know who he was with?” Jane knew the answer but she didn't want to accept that fact.

“Just shut up already” Jealousy consumed her as she rushed towards Ava who was not far from her. Since she was a little weak, she pushed Ava with little strength. Ava took some steps back as she held the railing on the hospital walkway to maintain her balance.

Something struck into her mind as she saw a familiar figure from the corner of her eye. The railing she held earlier was like a hot potato as she removed her hand which made her fall down the stairs with a scream.

“Ava!!! Someone screamed her name as she fell down”.