Chapter 2 The Betrayal Part-II

“This is not true! It isn’t me, Carson” she protested but she have already fallen into a big trap.

“Your mouth can lie but this picture will not!” he bellowed and threw the pictures at her which went flying on the ground. “For how long have you been cheating on me, Elissa?”

“Carson, believe me. It's not me! I would never do such a thing to you! She begged but it wasn’t of any use. She reached to hold his hand but he jerked away.

“How shameful! I knew you are filth!” Hera chimed in, pretending to be new to the truth. “How dare you cheat my son behind his back!” She stepped forward and forcefully grabbing Elissa’s arm, she made her face her. “Tell me, is that child in your womb that man’s?”

Elissa was aghast at what her mother-in-law said. “No! I-Its ours! It's mine and Carson’s” she defended herself and she placed her palm on her belly. “Carson, believe me. The pictures aren’t true!” she went on begging him. Seeing Elissa in such a pathetic state, stirred something in Carson’s chest. He refused to look at her and clenched his jaws hardly.

Elissa bawled. “How can this happen?” she cried. She looked down at the pictures, wondering who would frame her like this? She had no idea who that man was but even if she kept on protesting there wasn’t any use for that.

“Let’s divorce” Carson stated. Elissa’s face paled hearing the news and her mind went numb and cold. He met her eyes and repeated the words, “I want to end this marriage.”

Elissa couldn’t believe her ears. “No, Carson you cannot do this to me. W-we can resolve this, can’t we?” How naïve of her to still have hope for that.

Carson shook her head in dismissal. There wasn’t any room left for resolution and discussion. “But we love each other! How can you end this just in a blink?” she shouted.

“I do not love you anymore, Elissa. We are over.” No emotions, nothing. His hazel eyes held no emotions at all. It was as if he was doing a business meeting. It felt to her as if she meant nothing to her anymore.

“No! I don’t buy that! We took vows to love and cherish each other to the end!”

“Then you should have kept that in mind when you were hooking with that man behind my back!” he snapped at her.

Amanda walked towards him and slid her arm around his. “Don’t be mad” she said tenderly and acted intimate. Elissa felt like puking seeing the two acting close. Since when did these two start to get close and why was she not aware of that?

“I have called my lawyer. He has prepared the divorce papers and we only need to sign on that” he asserted as a matter of fact. Elissa was angry, pained, and traumatized. She felt like a fool who thought she had the best husband who doted on her dearly. Seeing him completely fine when Amanda brushed her fingers delicately on his chest, made her wonder about the time when he said that he hated when any other woman tried to be intimate with him other than her. She let out a bitter laugh and wiped her tears roughly.

“Is she the reason you are divorcing me?”

Without a change in his expression, he answered, “Yes. I love her.” Those words damaged her internally.

“Okay, I will sign the divorce papers.” What was the use of begging when he didn’t even love her?

Carson faltered a bit but regained his composure again. Clearing his throat, he said, “Good.” At that Hera and Amanda were on cloud nine. What they have planned was working! They both shared a knowing smile. Amanda tolled in between, “We love each other very much. Sorry but this wasn’t the way you should have found out.”

Elissa ignored her words completely. She felt like an outsider once again in this room. A sudden odd feeling that wasn’t able to comprehend. Now, she thought that there was only her and her baby.

However, Hera had different plans for that. “After you signed the papers, you will go to the hospital for abortion.” Elissa was staggered.

“No, I will not abort the baby!”

“Carson, tell her to abort the baby!” she ordered her son. Elissa had thought that no matter what, Carson wouldn’t be that heartless to abandon her own child.

Gulping and with a tensed expression, he said what his mother wanted. “You will go to the hospital for the abortion.”

“What?”

“You heard him. I don’t want you to have anything related to our family!” How could they be so cruel? Elissa’s heart and trust were completely shattered. She never thought she would have to see a day like this. “What are you waiting for? Go and sign the divorce papers.”

Carson sighed heavily and was the first one to proceed. Elissa mustered her leftover courage and went after him. Hera and Amanda walked after them, snickering among themselves about their successful plan.

The lawyer was already present in the living room along with the divorce papers kept on the rectangular glass table. The members took their seats on the couch and chairs. Elissa was trembling and tears wouldn’t stop flowing from her eyes. She felt tired and weak. Carson took the pen and without wasting any second, signed the papers quickly. At each paper he signed, Elissa felt her chest tighten to the utmost which made her unable to breathe. Carson was done and he shifted the papers to Elissa.

Elissa grabbed the pen with her trembling hand and read the words which were written boldly on the first page. DIVORCE AGREEMENT.

“Do it quick!” Hera urged with annoyance. Elissa signed and with that, the divorce was settled. From now on, they were no more husband and wife. From now on, she and Carson have no relationship. Now, Elissa was left with nothing.

“I will proceed this to the court. It will be done within two days” the lawyer said and took his leave.

“Take her to the hospital now,” Hera said. Elissa saw Carson curling his fingers into a fist sitting beside her. She peered her gaze up but instead of what she desired, she found the indifference on his face. Carson rose and told Elissa to come with him.

“Wait, I will come too” Hera articulated. She couldn’t trust her son at the moment. After all, she was carrying his blood and it wouldn’t take time for him to soften his heart. No one said anything and the four left for the hospital in the car.