My Best Friend Marriage Scheme

My best friend asked me to conduct a blood test on her before she got married to the richest man in the city. That was how I found out that she had AIDS.

Due to patient confidentiality and her claim that her fiance would not mind, I did not tell him about her diagnosis.

Later on, he contracted AIDS as well. When this happened, my best friend went online and pointed the finger at me.

Maya Sullivan intentionally kept the results of my blood test a secret. Thats why my husband got AIDS. Its all her fault!

Even my boyfriend added fuel to the fire.

This isnt the first time Maya has set Pearl up. She only got AIDS because Maya used an infected needle to take her blood sample!

No matter how much I insisted otherwise, everyone kept hounding me about it. To avoid the fallout, I was forced to move myself and my parents to another city to start fresh.

However, in a fit of rage, Pearls husband crashed into our car and killed all of us.

He was later sentenced to death, so Pearl inherited all of his assets. She then lived in luxury with my boyfriend.

When I opened my eyes again, I discovered that I had gone back in time. It was the day that Pearl had undergone her health checkup.

Chapter 1

Maya, hurry up and take my blood. Benjamin and I still have to get our marriage certificate!

I froze for a second when I saw Pearl Hutton extend her arm. Once I snapped out of it, I realized that I had gone back in time.

Maya Sullivan, youd better do the blood test properly. If it wasnt for the fact that Pearl only trusts you, I wouldnt have brought her all the way here.

The man who spoke was Pearls boyfriend and the richest man in the city, Benjamin Leandros.

Benjamins family assets nearly reached the billions. As such, he was very demanding when it came to his partner. He refused to accept a girlfriend who had slept with another man before.

However, Pearl had spent over half a year pretending to be a pure and innocent virgin. That was how she convinced Benjamin to marry her.

In the previous timeline, I was ecstatic to hear that Benjamin was going to marry her.

I thought that Pearl really saw me as a sister. I never imagined that she would make me take the blame for her giving Benjamin AIDS.

Thinking of this, I rejected her request immediately.

You both just ate, right? I need to take blood samples while youre fasting. You should proceed with other tests first.

My boyfriend, Wyatt Lowry, jogged over after that.

Theres no such rule. Arent Pearl and Benjamin in a rush to reach the city hall? Stop being such a stickler, Maya. The quicker you get their blood test done, the quicker theyll get their results, right?

When I saw Wyatts face, the hatred I felt reached a boiling point.

I could still remember how he had walked over and stomped on my head before I breathed my last.

Maya, he had said, dont you regret not telling Benjamin about the blood test results before his wedding? But theres no point regretting it now. Even if you had told him about Pearls AIDS and prevented her from marrying him, we could still sue you for breaking patient confidentiality. You wouldnt have ended up any better! Rest in peace!

Since I had gone back in time, I was determined to make them pay for what they had done to me in the previous timeline.

I suppressed the hatred in my heart and looked over at Benjamin. If we do the blood test now, the results might not be accurate. Mr. Leandros, youve come all this way. You wouldnt want the results to be inconclusive, right? I asked.

When Benjamin heard this, he nodded solemnly. Pearl, Maya is right. Lets proceed with the other tests first.

Once they were far away enough, I immediately sent a text to the hospital director to say that I was quitting.

I breathed a sigh of relief after that was done. However, I frowned when I looked at Wyatt, who had been watching me all this time.

What are you staring at me for? Dont you need to get to work?

Wyatt grinned, but I only felt cold inside.

I took the day off so that I could spend it with you.

Although he claimed that he wanted to spend time with me, he acted more like a jailer. He even almost followed me into the bathroom.

He was obviously worried that I would run off and ruin his devious scheme with Pearl.

After making it to the afternoon, Pearl finally rushed over with Benjamin in a panic.

Maya, hurry up and take my blood. Im starving to death!

Chapter 2

Faking lightheadedness, I said, Im sorry, Pearl. I still havent managed to get a bite to eat. My blood sugar is low, so I cant take your blood now. Let me get someone else to do it for you, alright?

You cant! Two voices rang out at the same time.

I looked at Pearl and Wyatt in confusion. Huh?

Wyatt quickly threw an arm around me and said, Maya, Pearl came all this way to see you specifically, only because she trusts you. Can you bear to disappoint her?

Trust? I scoffed to myself. It was because of trust that I died so horribly in the previous timeline.

It was exactly because I trusted Pearl that I did not tell Benjamin about her AIDS diagnosis after I learned about it.

What had she done in return?

After she infected Benjamin with AIDS, she insisted that I had set her up.

If Maya had told us the results when we were doing our pre-wedding health check, I would definitely have broken up with Benjamin! I love him so much. I could never bear to infect him with AIDS! This is all Mayas fault! She wanted to ruin us all!

Even more devastating was how my boyfriend of many years had sided with her instead of me.

This isnt the first time Maya has done something to hurt Pearl. Pearl only got AIDS because she used a tainted needle on Pearl when she took her blood!

With Wyatts testimony, all my attempts at explaining myself became useless.

No one believed me. The hospital fired me, and someone even set my house on fire.

For survival, I was forced to uproot my family and move to another city.

However, with Pearl whispering in his ear, Benjamin intentionally crashed into us in a gigantic truck and killed my whole family.

After my death, I saw Pearl move into Benjamins villa with Wyatt.

It was then that I knew that they had been sneaking around behind my back for a long time.

Shaking myself out of my reverie, I pushed Wyatt away. Since Pearl trusts me so much, I should do my best. But Im not in the best condition right now. Since its lunchtime, Ill have my meal first.

I have some bread here. Terrified that I was running off, Pearl took some bread out of her bag.

I did not accept it, and Pearls expression turned awkward.

How about this? Since Im getting married today, Ill treat you both to a meal.

I was waiting for Benjamin to say this.

Due to my insistence, Benjamin drove us to a fancy restaurant.

When the waitress saw Pearl, she came over and greeted her enthusiastically, Welcome, Miss Hutton. Why arent you here with your boyfriend today?

Benjamin looked at Pearl in puzzlement.

Panicking, Pearl berated the waitress angrily, Whats wrong with you? Cant you see my boyfriend standing right here next to me?

But

The waitress had more to say, but Pearl shoved her and said, But nothing! This is my first time in this restaurant. Get it through your skull. Youve mistaken me for someone else!

At this point, the waitress could only apologize and agree with her.

Meanwhile, I was on the verge of bursting into laughter.

I only chose this restaurant because I knew that Pearl and her ex-boyfriend had always gone on dates here.

However, this was not enough for me.

I immediately took out my phone and sent an anonymous text to Pearls ex-boyfriend.

I was sure he still did not know that she had given him AIDS.

Once all our food was served, Pearl noticed Timothy Hodgeson at the entrance of the restaurant. As he scanned the place, her face instantly turned pale.

Pearl, are you okay? Benjamin looked over at her with concern.

Pearl ducked her head and nearly buried her face in her arm. She then faked a stomach upset and said, Darling, I think its my time of the month. Can you get me some pain medication from the drugstore?

I brought out the ibuprofen that I took with me everywhere and gave it to her.

I have some. Here, take these.

Pearl glared at me, and her gaze was filled with hatred. Still, she managed to force a smile. Thank you, Maya, but I cant take ibuprofen. I need naproxen.

Then, she resumed her coy act with Benjamin. Darling, please? Didnt you say youd care for me all my life?

Alright, Ill go right now!

Benjamin grabbed his keys and immediately left the restaurant.

Right then, Timothy finally spotted Pearl.

He rushed over with a knife and yelled, Pearl Hutton, you wretched woman! You gave me AIDS!

Chapter 3

Frightened, Pearl hid behind Wyatt. Nevertheless, she was insistent on denying Timothys claims.

What nonsense are you spouting? I dont have AIDS, so how could I have given it to you? If you dont believe me, ask Wyatt! He works at a hospital!

When Wyatts name was mentioned, he earnestly swore, Thats right. I can attest that Pearl definitely doesnt have AIDS.

If youre not at fault, what are you hiding for?

Timothy was well known for being a ruthless bully. He would always torment others, and no one had put him in his place before.

Even when Pearl dumped him, he managed to swindle tens of thousands from her as a break-up fee before he let her go.

After I texted him, Timothy immediately underwent a test to check for AIDS.

The moment he got the results, he rushed over with a knife.

Pearl did not want to die, so she quickly tried to explain, Youve slept with so many women. How can you be sure that Im the one who infected you? Besides, if I had AIDS, why would the richest man in the city be willing to marry me? Am I right?

However, Timothy had lost his rationality in his need for vengeance. He raised his knife and swung it downward.

As a result, the knife sank right into Wyatts shoulder.

Blood instantly splattered everywhere, including Pearls face.

Timothy realized that he had stabbed the wrong person and saw the fresh blood all around. He was so shocked that he tossed the knife aside and rushed out of the restaurant.

By then, the waiters had already called emergency services.

Looking at the weak but very much breathing Wyatt, I could not help but find it a shame.

Wyatt sure was lucky. Why could he not have been killed?

When Benjamin received news of what happened, he rushed to the hospital.

Sobbing violently, Pearl threw herself into his arms.

Its all my fault, darling! If Wyatt hadnt tried to save me, he wouldnt have been stabbed by that hooligan!

What in the world happened? Benjamin asked.

A waiter who had tagged along to the hospital swiftly replied, That hooligan claimed that Miss Hutton gave him AIDS! Thats why he was waving a knife around and threatening violence.

When Benjamin heard the word AIDS, his eyes visibly widened.

He shoved Pearl away, and his expression turned grim. You have AIDS? Didnt you say you were a virgin?

Pearl cried even harder.

Darling, how could I possibly have AIDS? That man was falsely accusing me. Hes pursued me many times, but Ive always rejected him. He must have learned that I was getting married, so he tried to kill me and use that horrible story as an excuse!

Besides, wont you find out if I have AIDS after Maya does my blood test?

With tears staining her face, Pearl looked incredibly pitiful. So, Benjamin slowly relaxed.

Youre right. If you really had AIDS, you would have tried to infect me much earlier on.

The both looked at each other soulfully while it occurred to me how much of an idiot Benjamin was.

However, Pearls lies would soon be discovered.

I checked with the doctor on Wyatts condition and learned that he was still in surgery. Anguished, I grabbed Pearls hand and begged, Pearl, you have to save Wyatt! Hes lost too much blood, and the hospital doesnt have enough B+ blood in the blood bank. Youre the only one among us who has B+ blood. Only you can save him!

A nurse came up at that very moment too. Miss Hutton, to ensure that your blood is safe and to ensure the patients health, please come with me for a blood test.

No. I cant, Pearl nearly shouted with a horrified look on her face.

We instantly looked at her in confusion. Even Benjamin was frowning.

I pushed down the delight I felt and asked her in a perplexed tone, Pearl, why wont you do a blood test? Do you actually have AIDS?