Loving Madeline

Madeline's POV

"Have you eaten your breakfast already, Maddie, Gina?" Lucinda asked us, and we both shook our heads. And she brings us to the kitchen, and I can tell Lucinda prepared food especially for us. I am just glad I left from Divenson mansion early, and we didn't eat breakfast at the Morigan's diner at Magnolia's capital. 

"Thank you, Lucinda, for preparing this food for us." I said.

"You are welcome, Madeline; besides, you should know I must take good care of your needs because you are Hunter's wife now, and it makes you the Madam of this house." She said, and I felt my face blushed because I will never get used to having maids around the house. And I always want to do the household chores. If not for Hunter, I would never experience any luxury in my entire life. My husband provided me everything that I needed. From the fancy car, dresses, designer bags, shoes, jewelry, and the latest I received from him is the most valuable thing I've got, Hunter's love for me which I can never trade for anything.

"Can you follow me to the living room?" Lucinda asked us after we eat our breakfast, and we stood up and walked behind her; and I can't stop the rapid beating of my heart as I watch Lucinda sat down on the couch, and I settled myself across from her, she search for my eyes, and when I looked at her she gave me a vague smile.

"Madeline, I know how much you love your husband, and the thing that we are going to do is dangerous. I have wanted to do something about it, but I am afraid and scared to do it alone. I know I can't fight Clark Divenson alone, and my husband forbids me to get involved, but the thing is, my guilt is eating me up, and when I learned Hunter finally found a wife, I felt happy, but I became worried when I found out, you are also like Rebecca." She said.

"What you mean?" I asked.

"What I am trying to say is you also came from a poor family," She replied and sighed heavily.

"Clark Divenson always wants Hunter to marry someone who came from a wealthy family like Ms. Kaye, Hunter's friend. But when Clark appointed Hunter to become the CEO of the Divenson mining company, he can no longer manipulate his mind because Hunter became powerful. Because after what happened to Rebecca, his plan failed." She said.

"Clark wanted to get rid of Rebecca, but he didn't realize his plan backfired on him when Hunter almost lost himself." Lucinda continued.

"I am sorry if I lied to you, Madeline. I am friends with Rebecca's mother, and Rebecca is my goddaughter. And I know how much your husband loves her even until now." Lucinda said, and I can see the sympathy on her face.

"Don't worry, Lucinda, I know where I stand in his life even before I became his wife," I replied.

"Yes, but Hunter loves you, Maddie. I thought he would never get married, and I was shocked when I learned he was getting married to someone like you. No offense, Maddie, but your husband was expected to marry a billionaire's daughter. And I realized he married you to get revenge on his father, he can't physically harm his old man, but I know hunter held a grudge against his father because he knew for how many times Clark threatened Rebecca so she will leave him." Lucinda continued.

"And I don't know if Hunter found out it was his father who paid Luke to sabotage his marriage with Rebecca, but Clark didn't realize there are things beyond his control." She said, and I have a hunched from the very start it was his father who paid the gardener that is why I am no longer shock about it, and I am patiently waiting for her following words.

"Maddie, the classified information you are going to uncover could harm us, and we all need to be careful." She said, and I wonder what kind of information she is going to tell us.

I already contacted someone from the MM Mental Care Homes, so the two of you can get inside without questions. She said and handed us some fake identification cards. And I realized this is the reason why she asked me to send her some pictures. And there are so many questions running in my head, but I let her continue talking.

"Once you reach your destination, all you need to do is look for this person, and she will assist you from there." She said as she handed me a piece of paper.

"Why do we need to go into this place?" I asked.

"I am sorry, Madeline, I want you to find the answers that you were looking for on your own, and I am warning you, your way of life will change after you will learn the truth, and you can't decide base on your impulse. You have to think it over. I will not tell you anything so you can decide for yourself. The answer will be in your hands, and it is all up to you to choose the best option. And I hope you will brace yourself and make the right decision. Remember, you need to face Clark Divenson. And the life of your husband is on the line." She said, and I have never been so confused in my entire life, but the excitement that I feel drives me nuts.

"Goodbye, Maddie and Gina, and you better get going now, so you have a lot of time to talk with Mindy." She said, and I understood she spoke of the name I saw on the piece of paper she had given to me.

"Thank you, Lucinda." I said.

"Of course, and I am slightly relieved now that you are going to know the truth." She said, and I don't know if she is helpful because my mind is in chaos, but I will decide later. We get out of the vacation home and get inside my car. As usual, my best friend takes the passenger's seat, and she drives my car smoothly going to the licensed care home we are going to visit. And I suddenly feel nervous yet happy when my phone rings, and I found my husband's name on the screen.

"Hello!" I answered.

"Where are you now, my sweet Madeline?" Hunter asked me on the other line.

"We are still on our way. Why?" I asked.

"I want to have lunch with you, Cal, and Gina." He said, and I feel a little disappointed that I can't have lunch with him, and it would be more fun because Cal would be there.

"I am sorry, but I think we can't make it at lunch." I replied.

"Okay, let us have dinner then." He declared, and a broad smile formed on my mouth.

"Alright, it would be a date then." I responded.

"Of course, my sweet, drive safely. I love you, Madeline." Hunter said, and I can feel my entire face turned so red, and I felt so happy.

"I love you too." I replied, and he ended the call after he said his goodbye, and I screamed, and it made Gina swerved the car, and I am just glad that the highway is clear from other vehicles.

"Oh, no, Madeline! I felt terrified. Next time don't ever do that again, okay?" She said, and I laughed.

"How can you scream like that?" She asked and looked at me sideways while she gives me a stern look.

"I am sorry, Gina, I am just carried away." I said, and I can't stop myself from giggling.

"It seems you are now in cloud nine that your husband keeps calling you and will ask you where you are. I am so happy for you, Madeline, and I hope nothing will change." She said.

"Me too. I wish Hunter will never stop loving me, Gina." I replied, and I looked outside the car window and got I'm fascinated by the view as I can see the beach. We need to pass one town before we can arrive at our destination, and Gina chose disco music, and then she amplified the sound of the car stereo and drove fast while she lowered the car roof. And I felt so free as I felt the strong blow of the wind on my face. We are both singing loudly that I can feel my throat ached, and I suddenly felt thirsty. Fifteen minutes later, we arrived at the front gate of the mental home, and Gina turned off the music as we wait for the gate to open, and I can see the high walls around the property.

The gate opened, and we showed our identification card, and the guard looked at us, and I suddenly felt worried. He was looking at my car with a skeptical look.

"What a fantastic ride!" He blurted out, and smiled at us, and motioned us to get inside the property.

"This is not mine, and it's hers." Gina replied, and she raised the roof as she moved the car and looked for a parking space. I can see that there is a big building at the center of the property painted with white color surrounded by a manicured landscaped, and I can see a garden with a park inside with benches, while on the sides are the residential units. My best friend parked the car, and we climbed out, and a middle-aged woman came and greeted us.

"Hi! You must be Madeline and Gina?" She said, and I nodded.

"Yes, and you must be Mindy?" I asked back, and she gave me a nod and offered her hand to me, and I take her hand, and she has a firm grip, and then she let go of my palm and offers her hand to Gina, and they handshake quickly.

"Please, follow me inside.." She said, and we walked behind her, and I realized we are going inside the main building, and this is it, there is no turning back, and I have to brace myself whatever the outcome of our investigation today.