Chapter 3: The Accident

Louisa:

Yolanda gasped. "What is wrong with you??" She glared hatefully, rushing to help Jenna who was bleeding slightly from a gash in her forehead.

I was just choking on my own spit, sniffing and wiping my tears painfully. I didn't know what to do again.

"First she cheated on my son and now attempted murder? Are you even sane?" Lena, my mother-in-law said with disapproval.

They knew of the video? Alexander showed them? Oh goodness, it's over for me. I rushed down the stairs, weak and defeated.

"She's not even remorseful" Yolanda sighed with disdain, petting Jenna who was still crying uncontrollably. Even Lena went to help her up.

I felt a pang of jealousy in my heart. I couldn't believe it. They're so nice to Jenna, treating her like she's their daughter. A treatment that eluded me.

"I'm calling the cops. I'll make sure she's jailed for life." Mrs Lena said, walking towards me and when she reached, she slapped me hard across the face. Twice.

"Let's make the world aware of this video. We'll post it on all platforms, humiliating her. She'll be scarred forever! Everyone will despise her." Yolanda suggested.

"And guess what? I suggest you commit suicide because you'll be hated by everyone." She added, folding her arms.

"Please..." I begged but Mrs Lena slapped me again. "I'm calling them right now.* She said coldly, making my eyes widen.

My heart started palpitating terribly. No!

My heart died. If my mother-in-law wanted to arrest me, it's going to be possible. The Salvatore's have so much influence. They're capable of arresting someone even for no reason, they have all the authorities at their disposal. Since late Mr Salvatore was a friend to the mayor.

And with this influence, everyone would soon know we're divorced. It'll be all over the world and they will all be pointing their smelly fingers, blaming me for infidelity. They want to disgrace me. Just because I have no one. And Alexander is a devil. How could he hurt me?

I bit my lips, helpless. I didn't know how to defend myself right now. I was emotionally down and it was hard to talk due to the lump which formed in my throat. How did it come to this? Why would someone frame me?.

"Don't worry, I already did." I heard from upstairs. It was Alexander with a smirk on his face. "As a matter of fact, they're here, already."

My husband called the cops on me??

"I didn't push her down the stairs! She staged it! I didn't do it, please!" I begged with teary eyes.

Alexander didn't even say anything as he shrugged. "Arrest the damn bitch."

I stood frozen, horror creeping up my spine, as Mrs. Lena pointed at me. "Arrest her," she spat, her voice venomous. "She's the one who's been lying, cheating, and manipulating my son. She's a vile human! She's ruining our lives! And she tried to kill Jenna!"

The police officers exchanged uncertain glances, but one of them took a step forward, handcuffs at the ready. My heart beat harder like it wanted to shatter and I ran to her feet, holding them.

"No, Mom, please!" I begged, my voice shaking. "I've done nothing wrong. I love Alexander, I love our family... Please stop him."

Mrs. Lena's face twisted in disgust. "Love? You call this love? You've destroyed our family, Louisa, I never liked you anyways, so good riddance!"

"Wait!!" I heard from the stairs. It was Clara, Alex's cousin who came visiting.

Clara immediately stepped forward, her voice calm but authoritative. "Wait, officers. There's no need for this. Aunt, don't do this."

All eyes widened angrily. The officer hesitated, looking at her , uncertainly. My heart was brimming with hope. Unlike them, Clara was nice and friendly to me. Sometimes I confided in her too, not only Jenna.

She still trusted me ? I felt my hopes rising. I wasn't alone in this. Clara would help me.

Mrs. Lena's voice rose angrily. "Don't listen to her! Clara, get in!. Officer, She's guilty. Take her away!"

I felt tears streaming down my face as I pleaded with Mrs. Lena. "Mom, why are you doing this? I thought we were family..."

My mother-in-law despised me because a simple, struggling girl got married to her son. She had a bride for him but he picked me over the rich heiress.

Mrs. Lena's expression hardened as she folded her arms. "You're no family of mine. You're a poison, Lou. And it's time someone got rid of you. It's best you go peacefully or I'll accuse you of more crimes that'll taint your image, got it, girl?" She threatened in a whisper.

Just as the officer was about to cuff me, Clara intervened again. "Aunt, there's no need for this, please." She begged, staring at me with sympathy.

Mrs. Lena's face turned red with rage. "Arrest her! Now!"

"Don't worry about that mother, Clara is right. Don't bother, she's as good as dead to me." Alexander said coldly, shooting me a repugnant glare.

I felt like I died and resurrected again.

The officers were dismissed. I sat on the floor, choking on sobs. I was thinking about my child and future. I had no home, no friends. It was over for me and my baby.

I was kicked out. The door was slammed shut in front of me. I turned away from the house in tears.

I started running, going anywhere. I am getting really tired now. I was so lost, not even knowing what to do. I had nowhere to go but I still ran, determined, not daring to stop.

Suddenly, a car careened around the corner, its tires screeching. I tried to react, but my body felt frozen. It was just too late to do anything about it.

Time slowed as the car hurtled toward me. I saw the stranger's face contort in horror, his arms outstretched as he tried to stop the car.

The impact wasn't sharp, but a dull thud. I felt myself flying through the air, my body twisting. Oh no! No! No!

Everything went dark.