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"Are you out of your mind? When have I ever loved someone? Not to mention she is the most stupid woman I have ever seen.

" Markus said, immediately dismissing his cousin's thoughts.

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"Are you sure? Your conferences said something entirely different.

" Nicole said from the other side.

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"That's what my conferences are meant for. To make people believe what I say. And I can fall for anyone but not that woman.

" Markus continued.

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"Why though?

" Nicole asked.

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"You remember I used to tell you about a stupid girl from my class, my class represantative. She would always complain about me to teachers and make my life hell!!'' Markus spoke..

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"You deserved that though. You were always bullying your classmates, beating someone up or troubling your teachers. Any class representative would go crazy because of your behaviour. But what has that got to do here?

" Nicole asked confusedly.

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"She was Kizy. My current wife.

" Markus said.

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"What!!!?? Are you for real? How the hell did you manage to marry each other? And why would you marry each other in the first place?

nI remember you were always complaining to me over calls that your class representative made you suffer punishments.

nAnd given your behaviour, I am sure you wouldn't have left any efforts to make her life hell. Then why are you together? Did aunty set you up or our grandparents forced you into this marriage?

" Nicole asked in a shocked voice.

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"No. Actually I forced her into this marriage. Mom, grandma and grandpa came to know about it after I was married for a week.

" Markus said a little awkwardly.

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"What? You forced her? How?

" Nicole was even more shocked after hearing Markus's reply.

nHence Markus ended up explaining the whole story briefly, including how Kate was in a near death condition, how Kizy approached him, how he forced her into this marriage and how they were married without any blessings within a few hours.

nNow that he was recollecting the memories, he still couldn't help but laugh at their endless bickering over the past nine months. Yes it had been nine months to their marriage!

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"Makus, so you forced her into this marriage as a deal?

" Nicole asked.

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"Yeah.

" Markus said.

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"So you were the one who initiated this marriage thing. Why would you do that though?

" Nicole asked.

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"To have my revenge.

" Markus said immediately.

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"What revenge?

" Nicole asked.

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"Revenge for making my school, college and university life hell.

" Markus said nonchalantly.

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"And how are you taking revenge? By marrying her? Like seriously? Isn't it more of a punishment for both of you?

" Nicole asked.

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"No, I am the one punishing and troubling her. This way I would exact my revenge.

" Markus said.

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"So what all troubles and punishments have you given her as your revenge until now?

" Nicole asked, seriously dying to know what this idiotic person had done till now.

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"Ahem.. *clearing throat*... that's something private..

" Markus said, not knowing what exactly he was supposed to say.

nHe had made her smile for their marriage certificate photograph when her mother was lying unconscious in hospital bed, forcefully kissed her on the very first day for changing bedrooms without his permission, not just first but a lot of times, made her sleep on the same bed with him, force her to have breakfast when her mom had regained consciousness in hospital, made her accept her marriage before giving her the job, he had sent her to Aaron, hurted her while she had planned his birthday….

nIn short he had truly hurted her a lot, and remembering all of them now made him a little depressed.

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"Don't tell me that you were physically violent with her, hitting her-

" Nicole was still speaking when Markus interrupted.

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"Nicole, will it hurt your brain to think a little normally? I am a sane man with a perfectly functioning brain. On top of it, that stupid woman isn't someone who would get beaten by any man.

" Markus said monotonously.

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"Then did you force yourself on her??

" Nicole asked, not being able to remain patient anymore.

nMarkus paused for a moment, thinking about all the times he kissed her without her permission.

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"You aren't replying. Did you seriously force yourself on her? Shame on you Mar-

" Nicole was literally on the way to curse him when Markus once again cut her off.

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"I just kissed her!!

" He exclaimed.

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"Wait. What? You kissed her as a punishment?

" Nicole asked, more like trying to confirm her thoughts.

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"Yes.

" Markus said, in a low embarrassed voice.

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"Brother are you truly alright? Isn't this more like enjoying yourself than punishment? And you say you don't love her.

" Nicole said knowingly.

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"Of course I don't love her!!

" Markus shouted.

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"Okay tell me. If some other man were to take her away from you, what would you do?

" Nicole asked.

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"Why will someone take that idiot away? And who would dare to take my wife away from me?

" Markus asked.

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"What if she goes willingly? Both of them leave together for each other. What would you do?

" Nicole continued asking.

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"I won't let her leave.

" Markus said confidently.

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"Why?

" Nicole asked.

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"Because I want to punish her more. My revenge isn't over.

" Markus said.

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"Oh my poor brother. Why is your EQ so low? Everything is placed right in front of you. You just have to join the dots and you will understand what you are feeling.

" Nicole said, pitying Markus.

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"My EQ is as high as my IQ. And I completely feel my feelings normally.

" Markus said, still not understanding Nicole.

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"Leave that. What about her? Does she love you?

" Nicole asked.

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"No. She only knows how to get on my nerves.

" Markus said, remembering how Kizy always went against his decisions.

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"Are you both shooting some hate turned love drama??

" Nicole asked frustratedly.

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"What the hell is wrong with you? I already explained that we both hate each other and just go against each other from time to time. Where the hell did love arise from?

" This time Markus asked frustratedly.

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"I am coming to A city.

" Nicole said, knowing her brother had found himself an equally emotionally dumb better half.

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"You are coming to A city to choose my wife's gift? Aren't you way too busy with your job usually? Why are you acting like an unemployed person now?

" Markus asked, his eyebrow raising.

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"Anyways I had been planning to come back this month. Your wife's birthday gives me the perfect reason for that. Just one more thing though.

" Nicole said.

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"What now?

" Markus asked frustratedly.

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"Don't tell your wife about me. I mean don't tell her that I am your cousin. Introduce me as your childhood friend.

" Nicole said.

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"And why should I do that?

" Marlus asked confusedly.

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"To save yourself from wasting your years.

" Nicole said and laughed.

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"How are you being my friend instead of a cousin saving me from wasting my years.

" Markus asked, still not understanding what Nicole meant.

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"Stop asking questions. Just do what I say. You will definitely thank me later.

" Nicole said.

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"Fine, we will see. By the way, when are you coming?

" Markus asked.

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"I'll be back the day after tomorrow. I want you to pick me up from the airport. Also don't forget to bring your wife.

" Nicole said and hung up the call, not giving Markus a chance to refuse.

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"Guess I have more trouble on my way.

" Markus said frustratedly.

n*5.30 PM, AN UNKNOWN ISLAND*

nA man with a pale face was seen sitting on the floor. His knee was wrapped in a bandage, while he sat there lifelessly, as if even a single gust of wind would be enough to take his life away.

nThe man was looking out of the window, questioning his entire life.

nBut suddenly two men arrived, picking him up from the floor and making him sit on the chair, even when his leg was in pain.

nAnd the person feeling this immense pain was none other than Aaron.

nIt had been a week since he was left on his own, after the professor had stabbed him in the knee. He didn't even know what he did was wrong, who was this professor or why he was torturing him? But he only understood that he could never disobey him, no matter what.

nBecause before this, Aaron had been wishing to die. But after arriving here, he understood that the professor wouldn't let him die. He will give him a thousand cuts, yet let him live that way, making sure that even he won't be able to kill himself.

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"Oh my poor Aaron!! Are you in pain?

" Professor asked while sitting leisurely on the bed.

nThe two men next to Aaron quickly bowed and left the room.

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"Answer quickly Aaron. Or else I might think that your pain isn't enough.

" Professor said in a creepy voice.

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"Yes.

" Aaron answered, cold sweat forming on his forehead.

nHe had never been intimidated by anyone as much as the professor intimidated him. Even Markus at his peak anger was nothing in front of this madman. How he wished it would have been better if Markus would have killed him earlier and these men wouldn't have captured him.

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"Take care of your body man. I would never want to see you sick.

" The professor said in a calm voice, as if he truly cared for Aaron.

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"Yes.

" Aaron replied.

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"Oh just look at me. I came here for a task and forgot after looking at your poor health.

" The professor said.

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nReleasing an early chapter today. Wanted to inform you all that I'll be releasing 2 chapters per day from November!!

nDon't forget to comment and vote with powerstones and Golden tickets. Drink water, stay hydrated!!

n- Kizy

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