Martina Pov:

Aries Enterprise is patiently waiting for its CEO and I am waiting for my Husband Ansel's triumphant return. He set off with a team half a month ago for a global business tour. Many people have thought about it but it is the first time anyone has ever done this. Almost everyone has doubted him even praying for his failure. But I was confident in my husband and his abilities. Anyone can doubt him but not me.

A smile broke on my face as I scrolled down the news on my IPAD. The title read "Famous businessman Ansel has closed record-breaking 15 deals in his global business tour." When Ansel sets his mind on something, he goes to every height to achieve it. This is one of the reasons I fell in love with him.

I looked at my watch "Ansel's flight is about to land" I mumbled. I jumped up from the sofa and sprinted towards our bedroom. I dressed myself up and adorned my body with jewels. I patiently waited for his arrival. Soon there was a commotion at the main door. I ran towards it to open the door. Ansel's figure appeared and I jumped in his arms in excitement. He laughed and put me down.

I was so dazzled that I did not even notice a woman was standing behind him. It was only when she came forward that I noticed her. I looked at her vigilantly. Her eyes were very timid but I know appearances can be deceiving.

"Who is it, babe?" I asked Ansel with my eyes narrowed.

"Martina meet Celine, she is my sister-in-law" Ansel's introduction brought some relief to my heart.

"Is she here for a visit?" I asked.

"No Martina as you know my brother passed away in an accident." Ansel explained "Celine just found out she is expecting she is two months through"

"Oh really, congratulations" I gave a smile to Celine which she reciprocated weakly.

"I met her during my layover in Dallas when she told me this news it did not feel her right to leave her alone to fend for herself. I hope that is okay with you if she starts living with us for the time being. I am sorry for not telling you this sooner i did not get the opportunity."

"Yeah, that is fine," I said smiling to make the poor girl feel at ease.

I felt bad for the poor girl. She has been through hell and back. I know the history of Ansel's brother. He wanted to marry Celine but my father-in-law did not allow it. He even cut him off to blackmail him but to no avail. He was madly in love with Celine. He left all the luxuries to spend a quiet life with Celine until he passed away in a road accident a couple of months ago.

I hugged Celine "This home is yours now." I said earning a small smile from her. What I did not know was that the same meek woman in front of me was going to make my life hell in a mere couple of weeks.

At night, Ansel and I were in our bedroom talking about his business ventures when the door burst open. We were both startled to see Celine standing there. Andrew and I both looked at one another in confusion.

I was the one to break the silence "Celine is something wrong?" I asked worriedly.

"It is just tha-t" She stammered.

"Calm down tell us what it is" I walked over to her and put my hands on her shoulder.

"I was scared to sleep alone in the room. Can Ansel accompany me?"

"Yeah Yeah sure" I graciously let Ansel go with her thinking the poor woman was probably finding it difficult to adjust to the new place. All of it must be too much for her.

The next morning, I was preparing breakfast for Ansel when Celine entered the kitchen. "Hi Celine how did you sleep?"

"Ansel kept the nightmares away" I gave her a small smile and returned to my work. A few seconds later she spoke up "Can I help you in making breakfast?"

"Yeah sure" I agreed, Although I never allow any chef in the kitchen and make breakfast for Ansel with my own hands whenever he returns from a trip. But I was scared she felt alone here. I was about to hand over the coffee pitcher to her when she suddenly came over to me startling me. My hold was loosened and all the coffee fell over her. She screamed. All the maids quickly ran to us hearing the noise.

"Forgive me, Martina." A frown came over my face "What?" She did not even let me complete my sentence and started babbling. "Martina please forgive me. I was scared last night that is why I asked for Ansel's company."

"Celine" I tried to cut her off but she was in no mood to stop and continue her speech "Don't blame me please, I am not trying to take Ansel away from you." She started quivering.

I took this opportunity to clear my position "Celine what the hell are you saying? When have I ever said this? You are making this all up."

She shook her head in denial "No I am not lying" My eyes fell on her hand which was progressively going redder and redder every passing minute. At this moment I knew no one was going to believe me.

Hearing the commotion Ansel came into the kitchen and his facial expression was proof that he had heard all the conversation between us.

"What the hell Martina? Why did you do this to Celine?" Ansel's nostrils were flaring.

"No this is not what it seems"

"Nope, I am not blind. I never knew you could be like this. Celine is poor. She was looking for a place to live. You knew the entire story yet you did this to her.' He started accusing me.

"No, I did not do this Andrew. You know me. Do you think I can do something like this?"

"All the servants have seen you pouring hot coffee over her hand" He held Celine's wrist and raised it near my hand "Look at her hand it is burned all because of you."

I held my ground and refused to admit a crime I did not commit. Ansel lost his temper and slapped me in the face. He was going to take another swing at me but Celine pulled him back saying "You don't have to hurt her just because she hurt me. I forgive her. I don't want myself to be a reason your relationship gets ruined."

Everyone including Ansel's family began sympathizing with Celine. No one even batted an eye at me or the red handprint on my face. I ran to my room hiding my tears.

It is funny that I never got the approval from Ansel's family. I have been living with them for the past three years but they never once acknowledged me. I was always an outsider and was never invited to any family dinner. I was treated like an outcast. They think I am only with Ansel because of his money because I came from a poor background.