Owned By Her Triplet Bullies
Chapter 111

Hailey's

POV

I was walking towards the living room when I heard Mother asking them questions about Emma. I clenched my fists tightly. I was well aware that Mother would start to ask questions as soon as Emma left. This was all because they couldn't keep their eyes off each other for even a minute. Ari was to blame. She called Emma here as my gynecologist. I sighed and forced a smile before walking towards them.

"What are you all talking about?" I asked as I sat beside Alex. I wrapped my arms around him and placed my head on his chest. I had to prove to Mother that we were perfectly fine. I could feel Alex trying to pry my hands off his body but I wouldn't. We both struggled for a while. Julian and Philip both scoffed. Mother stared at us silently. I chuckled when I noticed the attention.

"Alex, don't be shy. These are our family, it's okay to show public displays of affection. Don't pay attention to us. He's just shy," I said with a wide smile. Mum nodded in response.

"So, what were you talking about?" I inquired. I already knew what they were talking about. I just thought maybe they would change the topic now that I was here.

"We were discussing Emma," Mum replied.

"Oh, Emma," I said like I was surprised.

"Is she not dead? Why are you talking about the dead?" I inquired. Alex pushed me away abruptly.

"Your earring was digging into my chest," he said flatly. I glared at him angrily but I could not say anything in response. I knew why he did that.

"You saw her yourself, why would you think she's dead?" Mum asked after I and Alexander's little exchange.

"You heard her yourself. She told us she was not Emma. She's Doctor Ximena," I replied.

"If she was not Emma and you never knew her from anywhere, then why were you both at loggerheads? It sounded like you both had a score to settle," she responded. "W..what? I never picked a fight with her. We were just having a... conversation," I said.

"She is Emma, the accident made her forget who we all are," she said, ignoring my explanation.

"Really? How are you so sure about that? Don't you think she would have found a way to contact us sooner? I mean, we were like her family after all," I replied.

"She must have had her reasons but that is not why I'm here. Boys, answer my question," she said looking towards the boys. I noticed that she was not like she used to be before, at least not to me. She used to listen to every single thing I said before. "What question?" I chipped my way in again. I couldn't allow them to say anything that could jeopardize my future. I knew Mum and she had a special way of digging out the truth from someone. It only took an intelligent person to be able to evade her questions. "I asked if something happened between you all and Emma that your father and I were not aware of," she repeated her question.

"What could possibly have happened between them? She was our maid whom we treated like a friend because we attended the same school. That's it. What else could have happened?" I inquired.

"Watch your language, Hailey. Emma was no maid," Julian warned.

"What was she then? What was her purpose in this pack?" I retorted. He stared at me angrily but there was no response he could give that would not complicate things.

"I thought so too. Nothing happened Mum, you don't have to worry. If Ximena really is Emma, nobody would be delighted as I would be. She was a friend to us all after all," I replied.

"Is that true boys?" she inquired.

"Of course it is. Alex and I are one. Whatever I say, I say for both of us. His brothers would also agree," I replied in their stead. Mum stared at us and I smiled at her. Her phone suddenly rang. She excused herself and walked to the other end of the room to speak. "What was that stunt you just pulled?" Julian whispered.

"What stunt? I believe I was just answering Mother's questions to the best of my abilities, truthfully," I responded unfazed. If looks could kill, I would have been burnt with Julian's angry gaze but I didn't care. As long as I had what I wanted. One would hardly believe if I told them once upon a time, Julian and I were both best friends.

"I need to go now. Your father asked for me. We will revisit this discussion later," Mum said as she hurriedly took her leave.

"I'm leaving too. I need to speak with Xander about something," Philip informed Alex.

"I will also go along with Philip. I can't be in this room any longer. Is that okay?" Julian asked him. Alex nodded. Why were they informing him about their whereabouts? It sounded like they were seeking permission and why does Alex look so pale? Julian and Philip both left.

"We need to talk. Are you sick?" I asked him.

"I won't die if that is what you are worried about. Don't worry, you won't lose your position," he retorted coldly.

"Is that all you really think of me? Do you think I only care about the position? You think I don't care about your life?" I inquired.

He scoffed, "Don't you care about your position?"

"Of course I do. I'm sure you also do. Every sane person would do the same if they were in our shoes but that does not mean that I don't care about your life. I know you see me as the worst person you've ever known but don't forget about the fact that we were friends before all this happened," I said.

His next reply surprised me. I thought he would feel moved by what I said but he was indeed a very difficult person.

"Is that all you have to say?" That was what he said to me before trying to get up.

"I heard what Mother asked earlier. You were about to tell her the truth about Emma. I heard you," I said, stopping him from moving any further.

"So?" he replied curtly.

"What do you mean by that? We made a promise to keep this secret forever, remember?" I asked.

"I never made such a promise. I was the one who decided to come up with this whole charade and I can end it whenever I want to. If I say the time is now, then it is," he responded.

I chuckled unamusingly. "It doesn't work like that sweetheart. You might have started this but I worked hard to get where I am today. You don't call the shots anymore. And I say we are never-ending this. We are stuck together, forever. You had better forget about her and face reality. She was your past, I am your present and I will be your future,"

He smirked coldly. "Don't get ahead of yourself Hailey. Remember who you are speaking to. I can decide to end this marriage right here, right now. With just a single phone call, the council will all gather around," he replied.

"Are you threatening me?" I asked a little anxiously but I didn't let it show. I didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing me anxious.

"Take it however you like, I don't care," he replied. I crossed my arms in front of me.

"No matter what happens, you can't do anything. You need me to be able to have an heir. Without an heir, your family bloodline won't be secure. Anyone would be able to take your place. As much as you hate to admit it, sweetheart, we are both using each other because we are in need of one another," I responded. He ignored me and tried to walk away.

"Alex, are you headed towards your office?" Mum asked. I looked in her direction. When did she get here again?

"Yes, is everything fine?" he replied.

"Yes, everything is fine. I just wanted to inform you that we organized a small dinner between our family and I also invited Emma and her family. Since she was also like family too," she replied with a smile.

Dinner with Emma. Emma again. I thought I would never have to see Emma again. I had wanted to fire her and ask for another doctor. Seems like that was close to being impossible now that everyone knew she was. I'm sure Mum won't let go of this matter till she gets to the bottom of this.

"Dinner? Won't that be too much for her," I asked.

"I already called to inform her about it. She will be here with her husband and children in the next three days," Mum responded. Family? I smiled inwardly. It won't be such a bad idea for her to visit with her family. That way, some people will finally learn that what's not meant to be, will never be.