Chapter 10: Margh's secret
Margh was paralyzed when she saw the pictures. She simply couldn't believe what she had seen, her husband, always well behaved and loyal, was cheating on her with his cast partner. She had already suspected Matt was different in the last months; years of marriage allowed her to read him from head to toe.
Since she met Evangeline, she felt jealous, first, because Evi was Matt's romantic interest on the show so they would play a lot of romantic scenes involving kisses and so on. Second, because they had a strong connection at first sight. Matt has always talked about Evi with tenderness and admiration; Margh hated it. In a horrible quarrel with her husband, she required him to pull away from Evi in backstage. They were friends beyond friendship, it was too much. Margh couldn't allow the intimacy between them. To please his wife, Matt really complied with her order; he kept distance from Evi. During this time, she started dating Dom; Margh was pleased at this because she believed that the possibility for Evi and Matt have an affair would be remote.
But she was wrong. The fact of being distant and hiding their feelings made them feel something stronger for each other, until they couldn't resist anymore. The problem was that their secret had been discovered by an unscrupulous couple, David and Ashley. After being fired and having her career in showbiz ruined by Annie, Ashley became more furious. David kept working as a paparazzo; he had a lot a work due to several media which used to demand this kind of job, but Ashley had her reputation maculated and she wanted revenge; she couldn't wipe Annie out, neither sells the photos, then she decided to screw up Evi and Matt's life. "Those bastards would pay!" –she thought. Ashley had the idea to destroy Matt's wedding, he would have the image of ideal husband ruined and Evi would be the bitch who had ended his marriage.
Margh had her eyes burning in fire, she was enraged. She mashed the pictures among the fingers and threw them far. "Who does that skinny girl think she is?" Margh thought. She wouldn't give up her perfect marriage; she would do whatever it takes to keep her husband. She cried with anger; she imagined them together, the betrayal… She wasn't able to sleep; her mind was agitated. She just went to bed with some help of a medicine.
Meanwhile in Hawaii…
The shootings of season 5 had ended. While Matt was packing, he was thinking about his life. He would go home; despite he was missing his kids, to see Margh again was like a nightmare. On the last days, he thought over his feelings and after so much denial, he admitted to himself he no longer loved his wife. He didn't know what to do; he has always been undecided in his life and like all the good Cancer in horoscope, he was very sensitive and attached to his family. Separation was the end for him; he felt insecure to reach that step.
Matt was deeply thankful for everything that Margh had done for him. She has always been an exemplary partner; she supported him since the beginning of his carrier as an actor, she has always motivated and encouraged him. She gave up her carrier to take care of her kids and her husband; his gratitude for her was huge. He wouldn't have the courage to let her, for pity and for their children.
However, how could he suffocate the newest passion? How would he live beside a woman thinking about another? Matt sat down and desperately put his hands on his head. He wasn't able to hide his feelings, sooner or later Margh would find out what was happening to him. Matt deeply wishes she would find out and then that misery would stop. After thinking over, he decided to go to LA; he would spend a little time with his kids and ask Margh to give him a break. He needed to be alone to think about what he should do.
Matt arrived at the airport before noon in LA. Like always, his kids ran towards him and hugged him. Matt loved seeing them again; his kids meant everything to him. Margh received him as usual; it looked like nothing had happened. Everything was ok; it looked like a butter commercial, with the whole family happy and united. Margh was smiling all the time, but inside she was enraged. During the dinner, she asked ironic questions. Matt noticed something wrong. Margh talked about Evi, doing tart comments. Matt's blood burned through his veins this time, but he decided to hold in, in respect of his children. When they went to bed, Matt managed to help Margh doing the dishes.
-Margh, what is going on?
-Nothing, why?
-What was that, the dinner? You were dropping hints and talking in a sour manner, what's the matter?
-I ask you this question, Matt! I have always been a perfect wife, I've stayed beside you, I've supported you, I've done an effort to help your carrier, I've taken care of our kids… what are you missing? What do you want?
-I have no complaints…
Tears were dropping down her face, she was trying to keep her control, but she was ready to burst and decided to level with him:
-How could you exchange all for sex?
-What? What are you talking about?
-I'm talking about this shamelessness here!
Margh took the photos package and threw it on Matt's face, who became flabbergasted when he saw them. She found out the true! Without denying anything, he just said crestfallen:
-I'm so sorry.
-It's all you have to say to me, Matt? You're a bastard!
Margh was out of control and started throwing the plates and glasses from the sink to Matt. He was surprised by her attitude; he had never seen her aggressive side. She strongly started crying, Matt was feeling like a monster and a perfect scoundrel.
-Margh, we need to talk. When I was flying, I made a decision. I wanted to see the kids and talk with you. I would ask you to give me a break; I need to think about my life right now! I know this is a horrible thing to say, but I never wanted to betray you…it just happened.
-I knew I never should trust that bitch! Since the beginning I noticed her interest in you! She seduced you; I know this kind of woman!
-If someone is guilty in this entire story it's me, not only her; I am as guilty as her or maybe I am guiltier than her!
-Men act like this; they can't resist a beautiful woman hitting on them! She was the one who had to know her place, she had to hold in! She is a slut!
-I know you are angry but I won't allow you to talk this way about her.
-Are you defending her? The sex was really good, wasn't it?
-It's not just sex, Margh! We really became involved, we are in love! I'm sorry to say this, but it's true! I think I'd better go to a hotel, it's impossible to talk to you this way!
Matt left home and he was incredible relieved. Now she knew the true and he wouldn't have to pretend. The day after, he came to talk to his children early in the morning. He explained he would have some tasks and would leave, but he promised he would return as soon as he could. He declared to Margh he would need "that time" and if she needed to contact him, she could call to his mobile phone; it would be good for both to pull away and think over.
When he was at the airport, he couldn't help but think who had sent those photos to Margh. He decided to go back to Hawaii to talk to Evi about it. When she opened the door, she shivered:
-Matt?
-Hi Evi. Can I come in?
-Sure. What happened?
-Margh found out everything about us.
-What? Did you tell her?
-No, she received some compromising pictures of us.
Evi was shocked. She already remembered Ashley and David's blackmail. She knew they would fuck over one day. Evi told the whole story to Matt.
-Why didn't you tell me, Evi?
-I didn't want to borrow you; I thought I had solved the problem by myself! Besides, I was afraid that you could pull away from me, not wishing they could find out our affair…
-This is what I'm about to do, pulling away from you! As a matter of fact, you might be happy at the end of my marriage! In the end, those blackmailers did you a big favor!
-You are offending me, Matt! I had no guilty!
-This never could have happened...us...it was a mistake...
Matt was pissed off as he left. He felt betrayed by Evi because she hadn't told him about the blackmail. Evi couldn't believe his attitudes; now she was guilty about everything? She decided to enjoy the Lost vacation travelling to Canada. She needed to recover her energy; she was so much emotionally exhausted after her double break up, with Dom and now, with Matt.
Meanwhile in LA...
Margh tried to hide, but she wasn't able to hide her swollen face due to her cry. Kyle noticed something really serious had happened between her parents; she questioned her mother, who said nothing. Margh left Kyle and Byron at school and took a paper in the glove compartment. It had written some address. She drove a lot until a distant place, in inner city. Although it was in LA, the neighborhood was dangerous, where lived the American low life. She walked through the streets until she found the place. It was in a little village, with its alleys and its children running in the streets. She asked for information to the walkers and then she arrived at an old house, painted in grey.
-Please, Mrs. Abwage lives here?
-Yes, it's here. Who are you, ma'am?
-I'm her old customer, Margheritta.
-Please, come in.