Chapter 42

Since I told Marcus that I loved him, I noticed a big change in him. A bad change. He was more detached and cold towards me more than ever before. At first I thought that maybe he was stressed out from work but now I don't know what I think anymore.

Something was definitely going on with him. I was happy when he was more affectionate but now he avoids any sort of physical contact with me. Was my touch that bad? Didn't he find me attractive anymore?

He has been spending more and more hours at work. I don't even get to see him for days sometimes. He comes in late at night and leaves very early in the morning, like he was trying to avoid me.

I didn't want to think much of it but I was still puzzled by his behavior. What changed? Did I do something wrong? We have not even slept together since then. And if he was not sleeping with me, where was he sleeping?

Was he sleeping with someone else? Was he cheating on me? I hoped not but I had to think of all the possibilities. I needed to be proactive and figure things out. We couldn't continue like this.

' we are meeting my sister for dinner. Be ready.

Marcus '

That was the last text I got from him. His younger sister wanted to meet me before I was introduced to his parents. I was really nervous to meet her because meeting his brother didn't go that well. I needed at least one person from his family to like me.

I got ready slowly as I had a lot of time to kill. By the time I was done Marcus was home. He took a quick shower and dressed in some comfortable clothes. When I tried to give him a kiss he turned his head and I found myself kissing his cheek.

That was weird. He has never done that to me before. What the hell was wrong with this man?

" What's wrong with you?" I asked with my hands on my hips, finally having enough of his attitude.

" Nothing"

I didn't like that answer at all. Especially the fact that he was avoiding my eyes.

" Did I do something?"

" No! Everything is fine. Can we go now?" He sounded irritated.

He held the door open for me while I got out of the house. He drove us to a hotel near our house where his sister Lily was waiting for us.

We arrived sooner that I had hoped. I tried to get my breathing under control by taking deep breathes before I met Lily. We went inside and found her already seated drinking some tea while she waited for us.

She went to her brother the minute she saw him and hugged him but when I raised my hand for a handshake she ignores it.

' well this is going to be a long night' I thought.

We ordered dinner and while we waited for the food we talked. They talked about their parents while I sat there silently thinking about how awkward this meeting was. I started listening when I heard my name was mentioned.

" So this is the woman you chose?" Said lily with so much venom in her voice.

What was wrong with her? What did she have against me and she doesn't even know me?

" This is Zawadi. Sorry I didn't introduce you first. And this rude human is my little sister Lily" introduced Marcus.

" Nice to meet you Lily" I responded with a smile.

" I can't sincerely say that it is nice" she said totally disregarding me.

" Lily can you stop with the attitude" commanded Marcus.

" Is she the one replacing Katelyn? You failed on that one big bro" she sneered.

Now I get it. She was Katelyn's friend. Of course she would never like or approve of me. That made me relax a little.

" No one is replacing anyone" shrugged Marcus

" So there is trouble in paradise already" observed Lily.

" No we are good" I said taking one of Marcus's hand on mine.

She obviously saw my small action because she took a sip of her drink to hide the fact that she was rolling her eyes.

Our food arrived on time, releasing some of the tension in the air. We ate in silence. At least I could enjoy my food before the torture continued. Was it too much to ask for at least on person from his family to like me?

He was liked by my parents and friends but on his side ,they hated me and to make matters worse he was doing nothing to defend me.

I tried to eat as slowly as possible to prolong the inevitable but soon enough we were done. A bottle of expensive wine was brought and poured in our glasses. Marcus left immediately after to use the bathroom leaving me with his demon sister. I went to take a sip when Lily talked.

" Has he been avoiding you?" She asked

I almost choked on my drink. How did she know?

" Why?"

" That's how he starts breaking up with ladies. If I were you ,I would leave when I still have my dignity"

" W-what?" I stammered.

" He is way above you league little girl. If you wanted money all you had to do was ask. No need to prolong this charade of a relationship."

" We are in love" I tried defending my relationship.

" Are you? Did he say actually he loves you in real life?" She asked knowing fully well the answer.

" Yes"

" You are lying. My dear brother has only loved one woman in his life and that is Katelyn. You are a small insignificant play thing, that he will play with until he is bored and then he will discard you like a useless toy"

" Your brother would never do that"

" Ooh! But he will, trust me. I give this two months tops and you will be on a plane back to your diseased country with nothing" she concluded.

Her warning sounded a lot like Jake's warning. Were they right? Will this end with premium tears? Will I end up heartbroken? I didn't want that negativity in my relationship but Marcus was not exactly behaving normally either.

Marcus came back and the conversation between his sister and me ended. She pretended like she didn't have awful things to say about me. As a matter of fact she pretended to be an angel in front of her brother.

My list of all his family members that didn't like me was getting longer. We drank our wine and then proceeded to go home. I needed to talk to him about all this doubts and fears that I had before I could explode.

" Can we talk?"