?He Fell For A Klepto ?
? She stole his ❤️ heart?
NINETEEN
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Brian?
I looked into her eyes and asked back,“ Why didn’t you tell me about your kleptomania issue?”
She looked stunned,“What…How…When.” She couldn’t even form a complete statement. I sighed and told her how I c@m£ to know about it.
Flashback
I left the car, walked towards Mrs Helen and noticed the small paper bag she was holding. “Ma, I apologise for shouting at you earlier. Thank you for taking care of Ivy all this while,” I said bowing a little.
She smiled and hu-gged me ti-ghtly. “Okay, I’ll leave now. We will surely come back to visit you whenever Ivy is well again,” I said as I took my leave. But she held me back and handed over the paper bag to me.
“Take this. I don’t want Ivy to forget her medicine again so she won’t have migraine,” she said. I shook my head and said,“Don’t worry about this medicine. I’ll get my doctor to check her when we get home. He’ll prescribe medicines for her.”
“No… This medicine is not for her injury. It’s for her…,” she stopped and looked reluctant. “Ivy will be so mad at me. I shouldn’t be the one telling you this.” I held her hand,“ You have to tell me. This has to do with my wife’s wellbeing.”
“This medicine is for…for her kleptomania,” she finally said and I stared at her in shock. Kleptomania… My wife is a Klepto.
*End Of Flashback*
“Why didn’t you tell me? I could have been able to at least help you in anyway,” I said quietly struggling to keep the anger in me. I don’t even know why I’m angry? I guess she doesn’t trust me enough to tell me personal things.
“Brian…” she tried to say something. But I cut her off,“Sssh don’t say anything. You have to focus on getting better.” She looked at me and tried to say,“But Brian…”
“Don’t say anything. Just relax okay,” I said and for-ced a smile. Then I cu-mddled her and ki-ssed her on the nose.“ Just go to sleep.” I could see her eyes filling up with tears,“Don’t cry. It hurts to see you cry. Just go to sleep. I’ll wake you up when we get home.”
I rocked her slowly until she finally fell asleep. She was mumbling something in her sleep so I put my ears close to her. She’s whispering, ‘ Sorry’ over and over again. I sighed. I still can’t help but feel hurt. If Mrs Helen never told me, would she have ever told me?
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Ivy?
I yawned as I slowly opened my eyes. I closed it back as the harsh sun rays stung myself. It’s morning alre-ady and he promised to wake me up when we get home. Liar. I suddenly sat up remembering all that had happened yesterday. I bit my fin-gers nervously.
He must be so mad at me. Gosh! What do I do? I looked at the other side of the be-d but he’s not there. I to-uched that side but it’s completely cold. It means he got up from be-d early or he never sle-pt here.
I sighed and put my head on my knees. I didn’t mean hurt him but I always end up hurting him. I looked up when the be-droom door opened. I was surprised to see Brian coming in holding a filled tray. He smiled seeing I was awake and hurriedly brou-ght the tray to the be-dside drawer.
He sat on the be-d and asked,“How do you feel now? Does your head still hurt?.” I shook my head negatively and looked at the tray. He quic-kly carried the plate of soup and start to feed me. I smiled, “ I thought you were allergic to the kitchen. How did you prepare all these?,” I asked baffled.
“Well, I had to call the maid to come help me when I almost burnt the kitchen,” he replied the tip of his ears turned pink as he blu-shed in embarra-ssment. I laughed and immediately stopped when my head start aching.
He handed a cu-p of water to me,“Don’t laugh so ha-rd. You still haven’t recovered yet.” I suddenly felt my eyes filling with tears. I held his hands and ki-ssed it. “Why are you being so nice to me?,” I asked. I’ve only ever relied on Mrs Helen all my life. Didn’t have any one else to rely on as I had to constantly watch out for Marie and her mother.
He smiled and wiped off my tears,“ You know I was so hurt yesterday that you didn’t trust me well enough to tell me personal things. But I can’t stand watching you in pain and when you cry, it hurts alot. plea-se stop crying.”
“I’m sorry. It won’t happen again. I was just so scared of what would happen when you find out that your wife is a Klepto. It won’t happen again,” I said. He smiled and ki-ssed me,“My wife is Klepto and…” I didn’t hear the rest cause he said it quietly.
He brou-ght out my phone and showed me lines of messages. All of them saying,“I’m sorry.” I looked at the s-ender and saw Marie. I chuckled. Did she even sleep at all.
“Have you forgiven her?,” he asked me and I nodded ‘yes’. “I won’t forgive her. She still has to pay for what she has done,” Brian said and I tried to protest but he immediately shoved a spoonful of soup into my mouth. “Sssh eat your food quietly. You are too noisy.”
[Writer’s note: He said,“My wife is a Klepto and she stole my heart.]
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Unknown pov ?
Tonia looked around cautiously before entering her room and locking the door. She then went into the bathroom and called someone.
?Hey honey, when are you going to come home? Your daughter has been missing you alot- Unknown
?I don’t have the time right now. That fool Tony has lost his company to his daughter. What do we do now?-Tonia
?Tonia are you serious right now? We killed that woman all for nothing. I alre-ady told you to convince Tony to give you and that your bastard daughter some of the shares. But you let this happen- Unknown
?My daughter completely takes after her father. She’s a fool just like him. If she had agreed to marry Brian, this wouldn’t have happened- Tonia
? Don’t test my patience Tonia. I didn’t let you give birth for that fool just to let this happen. And she rejected Brian of all people. We could have gotten more fortune from him- Unknown
?I don’t know what to do anymore. Brian even seems to falling in love with that girl. I don’t un-derstand, the bit-ch is dead and her daughter is following her footsteps always stepping in our way-Tonia
?Tonia if you don’t find a way to clear this mess, we will have to s-end that girl to where we s-ent her mother. Come home soon- Unknown.
Tonia cut the call and looked at her reflection in the mirror.
?He Fell For A Klepto ?
?She stole his ❤️ heart ?
TWENTY&TWENTY-ONE
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** Few days later**
Ivy?
“Brian, you have to go to work today. I feel much better now and I’ll feel guilty if you take another day off to take care of me,” I said looking at Brian’s outfit. He’s wearing shorts and top planning to stay at home again.
He’s been staying at home for days to take of me. And I feel so guilty that he’s abs-ent at work because of me. “Hey, I didn’t complain, did I? And I’m not missing any work, I work from home. They’ll inform me if there’s an emergency,” he answered and walked over to where I was standing.
I noticed the mischievous smile on his face and know he’s about to ki-ss me. He’s been doing that alot these days. He pu-lled me closer and put his hand on my forehead to check my temperature. Seeing that it’s normal, he finally ki-ssed me. I slowly put my hands around his ne-ck.
I mo-aned lightly and he trailed ki-sses from my mouth all the way to the top of my b00bs. I mo-aned a little bit louder as his warm ton-gue ca-ress my b00bs. “Ivy, would you like to attend college?,” he suddenly asked and stopped ki-ssing me. I blinked my eyes as the words finally sunk in my br@in.
“College!,” I asked excitedly. I’ve always wanted to attend college. But then my excitement faded as I suddenly realized something. I hu-gged Brian and said,“ Brian I’m scared. I’m not free to go to public places cause of my kleptomania. I don’t want to embarra-ss you outside.” “Sssh… You are my feisty kitten… My feisty kitten doesn’t easily get scared… She’s always sa-ssy.,” he uttered ki-ssing my forehead lightly.
I smiled at the nickname he called me. ‘Feisty kitten’. “Don’t worry, br@d will be there. He can protect you. And I’ll setup appointments with the new thera-pist for you.” I smiled tiptoed and ki-ssed him saying,’Thank you.’
“When you get to college, don’t follow those college boys around,” Brian warned grumpily. I chuckled, his jealous face is adorable. “I won’t. When I have a handsome, loving, caring and matured husband like you, why should I follow immature boys around?,” I retorted. He laughed and brou-ght out his phone. “ I’ll call the provost of the college right away and settle your admission. Can’t wait to see how cute you will look in a uniform.”
“Dummy, uniform is for highschool not college,” I answered and held his hand before doing my puppy face trick. “Brian, can I stay at the college’s hostel?” Just as I expected, he said,“What! No. You can’t leave your husband all alone here.” I ki-ssed his hand lightly and pleaded,“plea-se… Pretty plea-se.”
He sighed and said,“You can’t stay at the college’s hostel.” He saw my sad expression and finally said,“br@d has a mansion in college area. You can stay there.” I jumped up happily and hu-gged him. I can’t believe I’ll finally get to experience college life.
“You are so cruel Ivy. You want to leave your husband all alone here and flir-t with boys at college,” he complained and I smiled. “C’mon Brian I alre-ady told you and you can come visit anytime you want. I’m all yours,” I said. He ki-ssed me and brou-ght out a credit card.
As he gave it to me, I asked,“What’s this for?” “I want you to have this platinum credit card. Anytime you want to go shopping,” he answered and I tried to return the card as I alre-ady have a gold credit card. But he refused and I had no other choice but to accept the card.
“Now stop distracting me. I have to talk to the provost right away,” he said and left the room… I carried my own phone and saw the unre-ad strings of messages from Marie. I chuckled, ignored it and check my Instagram page.
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Marie ?
I walked to the kitchen grumpily while holding my phone. That bit-ch Ivy hasn’t replied to my messages yet. I went to the coffee machine and made a cu-p of coffee. I relied on the kitchen island sipping my coffee while hoping and waiting for at least one reply.
A maid walked into the kitchen and screamed when she saw. She ran out immediately. I looked at my reflection using my phone and sighed at how my eyes looked swollen like that of a panda. I haven’t been able to sleep for days now and it’s all because of that bit-ch. Why is she still refusing to reply? Is my apology not enough for her?
I’m not doing this anymore. That bit-ch can go to hell. I don’t care. Today will be the last day I’ll s-end anymore apology messages. I drained my cu-p of coffee and went to my Instagram page to check what was going on. While browsing, I saw a very beautiful Dior bag and wanted to purchase it from the online sto-re.
But as soon as I added my credit card info, it will show transaction failure. I tried many times but still the same thing. I finally called someone to find out what was going on with my card.
?Ma’am, I’ve just checked your card info. Your account is frozen ma. It’s a command from the higher-ups…
As soon as she cut the call, I looked at my phone in shock. Who could have done this? I can’t do without my credit card. It’s my life. I screamed and ran out of the kitchen immediately going to Dad’s room. He’s my first suspect.
“Dad, why did you freeze my account?,” I asked barging into his room. He was with his laptop when I entered.
“What are you saying Mariana? Why would I do that?,” he asked.
“Dad I just called someone. My account has been frozen. What did I do to you to deserve this?,” I asked angrily..
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“Mariana calm down. I didn’t freeze your account. There must be a glitch somewhere. It will possibly clear up before the end of today. I’ll help you fix it,” he answered and I left his room.
I have lots of accessories and clothes I want to buy but now I have to wait till the end of today to buy those things. I stamped my feet on the ground angrily.
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Unknown pov
“How many times do I have to tell you to stop staring at her like that br@d!? Have you forgotten she’s your sister-in-law?,” Brian said as he hit his brother’s head lightly. Ivy laughed. They are currently in br@d’s mansion. The one located at the college. They finalized Ivy’s admission to the college.
Winston college, the number one most popular college in the state. People can’t get in easily no matter how wealthy they are. Admission to the school has to do with connections. So most of the students there are from influential families.
“Bro, I have to stare at the goddess that was able to capture the heart of a pla-yboy like you,” br@d said with a shiny sparkle in his eyes. He stood up from where he’s sitting and went over to where Ivy was sitting. Holding her hands, he said,“Sister in-law, can I call you my goddess?” Brian grumbled and Ivy laughed.
“br@d don’t call me sister in-law or goddess. It makes me feel odd. We are the same age mate,” Ivy said before laughing at br@d’s dazed expression. “You are much more beautiful than the last time I saw you,” he said and Brian finally couldn’t take it anymore. Picking up a golf club, he ran towards br@d.
They start chasing themselves around the room. “Ivy you haven’t started yet and one college boy is alre-ady swooning over you. What would happen when you finally start,” Brian asked Ivy still chasing br@d.
“Bro… I wasn’t flir-ting with her. Just complimenting her. I have lots of babes chasing after me,” br@d said pa-nting heavily.
Ivy shook her head and whispered to herself,“Just like his brother.” She then stood and left the sitting room leaving the two brothers. Entering her beautiful princess like room, she starts unpacking. Hoping her stay at the college will be a blissful and stress-free one.
I’m shaking my head now at how wrong Ivy is. Marie and mother were just the tiny glimpse of the troubles she would face in college.
Tbc❤️
br@d?
“Can we go now? I’ve checked my timetable and I don’t have any lecture this morning. So could you plea-se give me a tour around the college?,” I heard Ivy say. Looking up at her, I couldn’t hide my stunned look. Hey! I have to admit it. My sister in-law is a beauty goddess.
Just wearing simple top and shorts with beautiful sneakers to complete the dressing yet I’m sure she will make the college boys go gaga about her. Seriously I alre-ady feel pity for my brother. His lady has the complete curves to spike love rivals.
“br@d why are you looking at me like that? Do I have to change or something?,” Ivy asked looking at her clothes. I stood up and shook my head immediately,“ No, you are fine. Let’s go. I’ll show you lots of places and people. Especially people you should avoid.”
She was about to say something when the door opened and a lady c@m£ in. “Hey br@d,” she said smiling and waving at me. I waved back and looked back at Ivy only to see her smiling mischievously at me.
“I know what you are thinking Ivy. This is Zara. She’s my cousin,” I immediately said and Zara walked closer staring at Ivy. “Oh my gosh! br@d is this cousin in-law. Woah! She’s so beautiful,” Zara said holding Ivy’s hands happily.
“Hi. I’m Ivy. Nice to meet you,” Ivy muttered smiling at Zara. “I know cousin in-law. I’m so sorry I missed your wedding. I had impromptu exams. But now that you are here, we can catch up. I heard that you are also in the same dep@rtment as I,” Zara chattered happily.
God! Once this girl start talking, she won’t stop. “Zara we have to show her around remember. So let’s get going,” I cut in their conversation. As we walked out, I could hear her asking Ivy,“Is my cousin treating you well?” I shook my head. She’s so inquisitive.
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Ivy?
I laughed at what Zara said as we walked towards the cafeteria to have lunch break. I’ve had a wonderful time with them and it’s so nice.
“br@d loved to come over to stay in our house alot because of my sister beautiful friends… They ended up asking him so dress up like a girl,” Zara said and I laughed again. br@d glared at her,“I was young then Zara. And of course as any teenage boys I liked those beauties.”
“He’s such a pla-yboy like his brother,” I said and Zara looked at me. “You know. How do you cope with his behavior?” A beautiful redhead pa-ssed beside us and greeted br@d who win-ked at her. I shook my head. This is like the nth girl that has greeted br@d today. He’s really popular in this college.
“He doesn’t dare to flir-t with any other lady anymore. My husband knows what I can do,” I whispered to Zara and she giggled. When we entered the cafeteria, br@d and Zara asked me to pick a table saying they would go get our lunch. I scanned the area and got nervous noticing that all the boys attention were focused on me and their companions the girls were glaring at me.
I lowered my gaze immediately and chose a seat hurriedly without even looking if it’s occu-pied or not. I could feel someone glaring at me, that’s why I looked up. A blonde dressed as a bimbo was glaring at me. Apparently the guy sitting beside her was staring at me.
I stood up hurriedly and said,“Sorry I didn’t notice the seats were alre-ady occu-pied.” “Why would you notice wench when all you want to do is se-duce guys?,” the blonde answered immediately and I looked at her wondering what I’ve done wrong. The guy stared at her and said,“Loli don’t be so rude. She’s obviously a fresher. You shouldn’t talk to people anyhow.”
So her name is Loli. Such a stupid name. Just then, Zara c@m£ over holding a tray. She noticed the tense atmosphere and hurriedly led me away. “Did Loli try to get into a fight with you?,” she asked as we walked towards br@d.
“Who is she? What’s her relationship with that guy,” I asked Zara ignoring her question.
“Well that bit-ch is Loli. She’s one of the people you should avoid in this college. I heard her family are into gold mines. She’s rude, disrespectful and very proud. Wait till you meet her friends, you will un-derstand what I’m saying. Cause Loli is the least troublesome one among them,” Zara said and I turned to look at Loli. So she’s p@rt of the popular girls squad that cause oppression and trouble everywhere they go.
“And that guy is Liam. He’s the provost’s son. He’s one of the most chased after guys in this school. Though he’s never dated before. Usually behave coldly towards ladies except Loli. Cause they are childhood friends. Rumour has it that Loli has a de-ep crush on him. That’s why you should also avoid him,” Zara continued.
I saw the way Loli was laughing at him earlier. The rumour is possibly true about her liking him. Zara said Liam behaves coldly towards girls. But he seemed different when scolding Loli earlier. Wasn’t he supposed to scold me instead?
We sat down and I dug into my yummy lunch. My phone vibr@-ted and I saw a message from Brian reminding me to use my medicines on time. I smiled and to-uched the ne-cklace around my ne-ck. I alre-ady re-moved my ring and put it on the new ne-cklace Brian bought for me. Just to avoid questions, I want to keep a low profile.
I miss him so much. Zara giggled and looked at me,“Is the message from cousin?” I blu-shed and re-moved my hand immediately not answering. br@d laughed at my reaction.
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Unknown pov
Liam couldn’t concentrate on what Loli was saying any longer. It was like she was just squeaking like a rat. He wondered who the lady he saw earlier was. He’s never seen her before.
She was just like a breath of fresh air. She was so beautiful to him despite her lack of makeup. Liam didn’t usually show reaction to ladies like that. But there’s just something different about her. He turned and glanced at the table she was staying. He was just in time to see the beautiful smile on her face as she re-ad something on her phone.
He looked back at his unto-uched lunch and Loli that was still chattering. What the heck is happening to him?
[Provost is the head of a college or University]
Tbc❤️