AN: I know it has been a very long time since I last updated this story and my apologies for the wait. I had taken care of my grandmother who had cancer. Sadly, she passed away recently.

I hope you will still read on though. I will finish this story next week hopefully.

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CHAPTER 14: REVELATIONS

Vegeta woke up trying to feel Eula beside him but when he failed to feel her he opened his eyes only to find his self alone in the bed.

Last night was wonderful. They slept close to morn. But he called her Bulma all throughout the night. Is he trying to use her as Bulma's replacement or his body is telling him that this is Bulma?

Now that's another thought. Her body responded to him the way Bulma would. Her smell, her face, the way she made him feel- all Bulma. Could it be? His Saiyan senses couldn't be wrong. But where's his mark on her? How did she remove it?

Definitely Eula is Bulma. But can he prove it?

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Monday morning, Vegeta came early and went straight to Eula's office. He needs answers and damn he will get it. He barged inside only to find Eula hugging a guy.

The look of surprise was evident on both Eula and Anthony's faces. "Who's he?" Vegeta asked gruffly.

After what happened to them last Friday, Eula had to keep up her defenses. "Oh you're early Vegeta. I would like you to meet Anthony. Anthony, this is Vegeta. He's the one I was talking about."

Anthony kept the act as he extended his arm to Vegeta who just ignored it. "Ehm… nice to meet you Vegeta. Eula's been talking about your ideas all the time. I was almost jealous of you."

Eula instead spoke. "No need to be jealous, hon. After all you're the one I am marrying not him. I love you." She said as she quickly placed a quick kiss on his lips. "Now leave. I believe Vegeta would like to discuss something."

When Anthony left Vegeta threw the chair over the window. "What the fuck was that?"

"What do you mean?" She said avoiding his gaze.

Vegeta instead grabbed both of her arms and pinned her against the wall. "Stop playing with me, Bulma."

"I am not Bulma, Vegeta."

"Stop lying I can smell it on you." She was surprised. "So you've finally put your defenses down. I knew it was you. Fuck it Bulma. Fuck it!" Then his lips just crashed into hers. Vegeta then held her face in his hands. "You came back, Bulma…"

"Vegeta…"

"Sshhh… Just let me feel you again, Bulma." And he did as his lips crashed into hers again. "I am sorry Bulma… I am so sorry." He said repeatedly as the tears that he only had done once in his life graced his face again. "I was stupid."

Bulma knew that there's no sense in lying now. "Vegeta… I... I cannot just forgive you." Gently she pushed him off her. And he let her. "We cannot pretend that you didn't betray me. That you replaced me with her. And… and she's pregnant."

"I fucking don't care about that blasted brat. Just have me again." He said pleadingly as he hugged her tightly. "Please Bulma… Please forgive me."

She tried to wiggle out of his grasps but she couldn't. "You don't know the hell I've been through after what you did. I wanted to die. But Anthony…"

This time, Vegeta angrily removed his arms around her. "What's his business with you?"

"A friend." She admitted. "A friend who took me in when I was drowning. I am alive because of him. Now you leave Vegeta and let me be Eula. Bulma is dead. Gone. I am no longer your wife."

"I am your mate no matter how much you deny it!" He angrily said.

"Just leave me be, Vegeta. You've done enough damage into my life."

It was as if a pale of water was thrown on him. He damaged her life. Her nice little life was no longer there because of him. Not able to come up with an answer, Vegeta stormed out of her room.

Bulma let go of the tears she had been holding. Just one night and he figured it out. Her plans ruined. But… but he regrets what he'd done. That doesn't mean that she's going to let it just go. Deciding that she could no longer work for the day, she headed out to meet Anthony.

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"You fucked him?!" Anthony was fuming as Bulma rushed inside his office and informed him of what happened that night.

"I made love with him." Bulma corrected.

"I know I told you to stop this revenge thing but I didn't tell to go give yourself back to him like that."

"He's apologized."

"He's using you again. Why can't you see it, Bulma? He's used you before. Then you're going to take him back just like that. What's wrong with you?"

"I still love him and I want to… forgive him."

"Then do so. Forgive him. Stop this charade but don't just take him back."

"I told you I love him. He can hurt me through and through and I would still take him back."

"Fuck it Bulma. Do you hear yourself? Can you please bring out Eula now? The one who wanted revenge because despite her bitchiness I would prefer her over you."

"I am Eula."

"You're Bulma. The pushover. Despite being the most spoiled woman in the world, you're too soft. How can you just let him take you back? After all he's done. I am not saying you hate him but do you want to go through the same pain if he does it again? Now you will perhaps tell me that he won't do it again. But what if he does? Would you just go and take him back over and over. For your son to see how much his father hurts his mother and develop hatred for him or worse Trunks becomes like Vegeta? You're not stupid Bulma so don't act like one."

Bulma seemed to think about what he said. "You're right. I shouldn't let him affect me despite him knowing everything. I got a plan and I shall stick to it!."

With that, Eula is back.

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Vegeta paced inside his office. Eula is Bulma. He smiled to his self despite what happened earlier in her office he couldn't help but be happy. She's alive. And she knows how he feels. Perhaps he had to work but he cannot let her be away from him again. No way. Vegeta would get his mate back.

But he still couldn't sense their bond. How did his mark disappear anyway?

Several hours later, Vegeta was surprised seeing Bulma enter his office.

"Vegeta, we need to talk."

Vegeta noticed it. Her cold demeanor is back. She's not Bulma again. Eula has taken over much to his dismay. "Yes we do."

"What happened earlier, was a lapse of judgment on my end. It is best forgotten." Her voice as cold as ice.

"No."

"What do you mean 'no'"

"You're telling me to forget that you're Bulma? Definitely no."

"Bulma is dead. I am Eula now. Let's keep it that way."

"Why?" This time his voice was pleading.

"Because you killed Bulma, Vegeta. I am no longer her."

"Bulma… what I did…"

"is done. What happened, happened. It was your choice not mine. You ruined our marriage. Vegeta, you promised me forever."

"And I intend to keep that promise."

"No. You're just telling me that now after you've thought of leaving me. What do you take me for, Vegeta?" Bulma stood getting ready to leave. "Bulma is dead. Gone. Leave it that way. Leave me alone. And please don't tell anyone about my secret. I am Eula Veronica Landers now." Bulma turned to leave but Vegeta halted her.

"How did you do it?"

"Do what?" She asked.

"The bond. How was it that you no longer have my mark and I cannot feel you anymore?"

Bulma sighed. "The bond I found out can be blocked. Not just through mental shield but completely blocked." Then she showed her shoulder. "I had the mark covered by a patch of my skin. Skin grafting."

Vegeta just nodded as if absorbing the information. "Why did you pretend to be someone else?"

"So you can be free Vegeta." She said as she finally took her exit.

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That weekend was the celebration of Eula's Secret Passions success. Inside the Satan City Convention Center, all people were dressed elegantly. Everyone was mingling talking about Eula Veronica Landers' success.

Vegeta entered the hall without Ayesa who claimed to be having back pains. After all, she's about to give birth any moment now. He was on the other side of the hall. His eyes locked into his wife. Not a chance is she going out of his sight. She was so beautiful tonight. Her gown fitted her like second skin. The only thing wrong is that bastard Anthony clinging to her like a leech. Despite Bulma telling him that he was just her friend, he could feel that Anthony's feeling something deeper for his wife. And he cannot allow that. His eyes wandered off Bulma for a moment as a colleague spoke with him.

Ayesa glanced inside. Finally, her eyes found her target. Eula Veronica Landers. The woman who stole everything she took from Bulma. But no way is she going to live after tonight. Slowly approaching her target, Ayesa secured the knife she's holding inching closer to her.

Eula was shocked when she felt someone grab her and tried to stab her on her stomach. But she was quick. "Stop it Ayesa." Eula screemed. "Don't do this you're pregnant." But Ayesa didn't listen, as they fought for the knife, Bulma accidentally stabbed her stomach. "Oh God… Ayesa. Someone call an ambulance."

When Vegeta heard the commotion, he rushed over the scene. Bulma was holding a knife. "What the hell happened here?"

A shocked Bulma could not answer. It was Anthony who spoke. "Ayesa was about to stab Eula but was able to stop it and she accidentally stabbed Ayesa."

Ayesa continued to lie on the floor. All eyes on her. "What's this?" Vegeta bent down and saw the padding that she was keeping. "You're not pregnant? You fucking bitch! How dare you fool me?" Vegeta grabbed Ayesa through her neck raising her.

"Stop it Vegeta!" Eula screamed.

"You fucking bitch. You made me believe you're pregnant. I should fucking kill you!"

Ayesa wanted to speak but she can't as her air supply is being cut off. "Vegeta put her down now!" Bulma screamed.

The security tried to get close to Vegeta but his other hand was effectively throwing them out. Finally, Bulma stepped closer. Gently, she hugged his arm. "Vegeta… please let her down." Calmly, Bulma said.

His rage disappeared as Bulma soothe him. He threw Ayesa down none too gently and met his wife's eyes. Bulma noticed that it was his animalistic side prevailing in him. "Bulma?" He asked as if he wasn't sure. The other part of his mind was still trying to analyze if this is Bulma or Eula.

To everyone's surprise, she nodded. "Someone get her away from here." She ordered. When no one complied, she screamed. "NOW!" And they all scrambled into obeying. Then, she turned to Vegeta. "Let's go, Vegeta." It was her who led him outside gently motioning to Anthony not to follow. "Fly me to our room." She ordered him and he complied.

They entered through her window. Both of them tasted the familiarity of their room. Good thing the Brief's are on the other side of the compound and did not notice them enter.

"Will you stay with me?" Vegeta asked as she assisted him in getting into their bed. He needs to rest.

"Alright." Just for tonight, Vegeta. She told her mind as she lie beside him. "Sleep tight Vegeta."

And sleep they both did. Tonight's events were too much. But Vegeta held her a little too tight tonight.

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After being manhandled out of the convention center, Ayesa escaped the guards and went to Megan's place.

"I don't think you should be here, Ayesa. For sure the police is looking for you now. You attempted to kill Eula Landers."

"She's not Eula Landers. Eula is Bulma Brief!"

"B-bulma? She's dead." Megan blurted.

"Apparently, she's alive and posing as Eula Veronica Landers."

Megan understood. "All the reason that you should hide somewhere. It's just that knowing I am your friend, they will look for you here."

Ayesa glared angrily at her friend. "Don't you think I know that? I will be leaving in ten minutes. I just need to get some clothes and money. I cannot return home."

Megan nodded as she took cash from her drawer. Anyway, those are Ayesa's money that she left there several days ago. "There. But where are you going?"

"Somewhere where I can lay low." She cannot go off country but she knew a place.

"They will do a manhunt for you considering that this is Bulma Brief we are talking about." Megan is concerned. Despite Ayesa's attitude, the two of them had been really friends.

"I wouldn't let them catch me. Now I have to go and I will call you once I'm settled."

Megan nodded and watched her friend leave.

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Vegeta woke up trying for feel Bulma but just like before, he found himself alone in the bed. Closing his eyes, he felt her inside the house though. She must have not been wearing the darned bracelet. He sighed. Why didn't he check on Ayesa's pregnancy? None of this would have happened. Not much he can do now and despite him not wanting to talk, it had to be done.

He took a quick shower and headed to her laboratory where he felt her ki.

"You're up." Bulma said not turning her eyes away from her laptop. "I missed my lab so much." She then added.

Even though Vegeta couldn't see her face, he could feel the sad smile that crept up her lips as she spoke. "You've been away far too long." He said as he took the chair beside her. "What happened? How were you alive?"

"I… I don't want to talk about it." Bulma said.

"We have to." It was like a reversal of role for them. Before it was Bulma who wanted Vegeta to talk and now Bulma tried to avoid it. "I never wanted her." Vegeta started after sensing that she wouldn't talk. "I thought I did but I was wrong."

"I've heard it Vegeta." She turned to look at him with a soft smile on her face. "Remember I was also Eula. No need to go through it again."

"Then tell me what happened. I… I need to know."

"I understand now why you don't talk too much before, Vegeta." Bulma said keeping her eye on his. "Some things are better left unsaid."

Vegeta held her arm. "Bulma… don't… don't keep this to yourself because I need to know. Damn I want to know what I have done."

Finally she relented. "I got an invite from Ayesa telling me to meet her at the cliff. We were talking but… but it got physical. Then I fell off the cliff. I saw Ayesa try to save me but after sometime, the waves became too rough and she left me there. I could only hope that she asked for help." Bulma paused looking at his reaction and she noticed the scowl on his face knowing it was directed to Ayesa. "Good thing, Anthony followed me that night and he saved me." This time, Bulma cried. She sobbed uncontrollably.

Vegeta wrapped his arms around her. "Bulma… What happened?" He urged her to continue.

"I… I lost our child."

Vegeta's eyes went wide. She was pregnant? He pushed her off him with anger on his eyes. "Why didn't you tell me you were pregnant?"

"I didn't know, Vegeta. And even if I did, you already chose her over me." Vegeta didn't know what to say. She's right. "We tried to save it but we were too late. It was inside Capsule Corps. After I was treated, I wore the ki dampening bracelet so you won't find me until the time that I know you would no longer try to sense me as I would be dead."

"But why did you pretend? Why just not come back?" Vegeta asked.

"I lived with Anthony. There, we planned my revenge. It was mostly for the two of you. I will take her company down and get you for myself. Then leave you. But… but I can't especially after that night."

"I… I am sorry, Bulma." He sincerely said. "If only… if only…"

"No sense in that now, Vegeta. We've made our choices."

"But can I… Can I still make it right?" He asked hoping that he could.

"I.. I don't know. Vegeta things just cannot go back the way they were. I could never pretend that you didn't betray me or that I didn't lose our child."

"What do I have to do for you to forgive me? Because… because… I love you as unworthy as I am."

"You were worthy of my love before all this but now… I don't know Vegeta. I cannot go and let you still live here after what happened."

"Do you… do you want me to leave?" He finally asked. Hoping that she won't throw him out but knowing that it was unlikely.

"Trunks needs you but yes I want you to leave. You can see Trunks of course. Take him to your place. Be his father but… but we… we're through."

Vegeta nodded and silently left her laboratory. He flew over his solitary house. Even after the Gods managed to give him his light, he would always end up in darkness.

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