AT ERINSBOROUGH
It is just another hellish day for Elly, but everyday has been like hell for Elly since Chloe left. Right now, Elly is at the Brennan's house trying to get an update from Aaron about Chloe. They were both sitting at the kitchen counter talking about how to get Chloe back.
"Aaron, I just don't know what to do anymore. I've tried everything to contact Chloe but nothing's working. I miss her so much. I need to find her" Elly said frustratedly.
Mark suddenly appeared in the kitchen overhearing the conversation
"Oh, so now my little wife misses her mistress. Well, I'm glad she left and I hope she never comes back! How dare that selfish brat sleep with her own brother's wife!," Mark huffed angrily.
"Mark, please listen to me, I can explain. This is not Chloe's fault, this is all my fault," Elly pleaded for Mark to listen.
"I know I was wrong to leave before the wedding Elly. But that bitch took advantage of you. You were sad and vulnerable and she swept in like a vulture just to have her good, ole fun! She stole her own brother's wife! What a selfish brat!" Mark continued his rant angrily. He cannot believe his own sister betrayed him.
"Mark, I have to tell you something. I know you won't look at me the same way again, but I have to be honest. This is all my fault" Elly said apprehensively.
"What do you mean this is all your fault? I'm also angry at you but this is all Chloe's fault! She knows your my fiancé but she still seduced you while you're feeling vulnerable. She took advantage of you!," Mark replied feeling confused with Elly's words.
"It's actually the other way around Mark. I took advantage of her. A few months ago, Chloe told me she was truly, madly, deeply in love with me. She said she don't want to ruin our friendship but knowing she has Huntington's, she knows she doesn't have a lot of time. So she needs to get it out of her chest. I rejected her Mark. I told her that I don't like her that way. Chloe tried to move on. She even tried dating that psycho Mel just to forget about me. But then you left and cancelled the wedding. Chloe tried to comfort me like a good friend would but I invited her to drink wine. I was feeling sad that day. I kissed Chloe knowing full well that she is in love with me. I initiated it Mark. She even asked me if I'm sure, and I said yes. This is all my fault. I took advantage of her feelings knowing she cannot resist me. I used her to make me feel good about myself" Elly confessed shamefully. She is not proud of using Chloe like a doormat.
Mark's face suddenly morphed in horror, realizing his own mistake. He judged Chloe too quickly without knowing the full details of the event.
"You bitch! My sister told her she loves you, you reject her and now you used her for sex to make yourself feel better! I thought Chloe did this just for fun, but now I found out she is actually in love with you! Of course she cannot resist you when you seduced her. On top of that, she knows she has Huntington's so she can't afford to waste any time. This is all your fault! And now I kicked my sister out of my house. God knows where she is now! Is she even safe? If anything happens to her, I will never forgive you!," Mark angrily said.
"Mark, I know I hurt both you and Chloe and what I did was unforgiveable. But can you please please make sure she's ok? I know you're still mad at me, but Chloe doesn't deserve to be in danger because of what I did. Can you please call her to make sure she's ok? I tried calling her but she's having none of it. I know she'll listen to you. Please Mark….she's still your sister….please….," Elly begged desperately.
She is willing to look bad in front of Mark if that means Chloe will be safe. She knows Mark will never look at her the same way again after knowing the truth. Before, she pretended to be the victim so Mark won't leave her. But now nothing matters anymore, and she's willing to do anything to get Chloe back. Even if it makes her look like a monster in Mark's eyes.
"Alright, but I'm not doing this for you. I'm doing this because I'm worried about my sister," Mark replied stoically.
"Thank you Mark. Thank you so much…," Elly cried in relief. She'll probably never get back with Mark again after confessing everything. But at least that got him to call Chloe.
Mark took out his phone and dialled Chloe's number.
"Hello…Mark?," Chloe answered the phone confusedly.
"Chloe, Elly explained to me everything. I want you to come meet me at my house on Sunday," Mark ordered. This is not a request. There's no room for negotiation in Mark's voice.
"I don't get it. I thought you hate me," Chloe replies, still not understanding what's going on.
"Just come to my house on Sunday at 10am. We need to talk. After everything you've done, you owe me at least that much," Mark replied.
"Ok Mark. I'll do anything to make it up to you. I'll see you then," Chloe said hopefully. She feels relieved that Mark doesn't seem to hate her as much as she thought. She wonders what made him change his mind. This is a great opportunity to get Mark to forgive her. Of course she's not wasting it.
"Ok bye," Mark said hanging up the phone.
Mark then turned to Aaron and said, "Hey, Chloe's coming to the house on Sunday. Make sure you're not busy by then. We need to talk to her."
"Sure Mark, I'll clear up my schedule," Aaron said feeling happy that he's going to see Chloe again. He misses his little sister dearly.
In the background, Elly heard everything. Her mind keeps repeating "Chloe's coming back on Sunday. Chloe's coming back on Sunday."
She will see Chloe again! And for the first time in three months, she feels like she can breath again. Sunday cannot come fast enough. It seems like a million years away. But finally, she can see the light at the end of the tunnel. An end in sight to her agony.
