I quickly uncovered the pot and turned off the stove.
“is it bad?” Eliza asked and I took a spoon to check
“thank God, it's just the underneath that got burnt. The middle and upper part is still good” I said and took out two plates
“great... I'm starving” she said and took cups to fetch water
While we were eating, we were talking about school professors and Goldie was playing with a squeaky toy
Eliza decided to turn on the TV and she found out it was connected to the DVD player
“were you watching something?” she asked as she pulled out the disk
“yeah. It's a movie I bought that day I followed you to the movie store
“oh what movie?” she asked and put it back into the DVD. She pressed start and the movie began
“You Only?” she asked
“how
🌺Wilbur🌺I looked at my time and I was already five minutes late. The party would begin at exactly 7:15pm and it's already 7:05pm. I quickly entered my car and drove to Mari's houseI knocked on the door and Eliza opened“is she ready?” I whispered and she nodded“Mari come out already” she said and Mari gently walked out of her room. I began to grin from ear to ear. She's so beautiful“hey” she said shyly“hey” I said and we both stared at each other without a word“you guys are getting late” Eliza whispered and I chuckled“you look so beautiful” I said and took her left hand. She smiled brightly“thank you Will”“well, shall we?” I asked and she nodded. I pulled her out of the house gently and we waved at Eliza before moving to the c
Mari's POVHis face drew closer and he almost kissed me“aren't you going to introduce me to her?” a girl asked, causing him to stop his kiss procedure“OH Dani... Mari this is Dani, my cousin from my father's side” he introduced“hi Mari... The girl who stole Willie's heart” she said and hugged me“it's nice to meet you Dani. You're so beautiful” I said and she blushed“I like you already” she giggled. She seems like a teenager“Dani, we'll be right back. I have to introduce her to the rest”“okay” she said and walked away.Will introduced me to everyone. The guests were just around seven and mostly his family and few of the families friends. They all seemed to like me and I was glad because I felt free.The guests began
WillI was filled with joy as if it was my own birthday. At first it was unbelievable that she actually fell for me, I couldn't even believe my ears.Our lips separated and her eyes opened slowly. We stared at each other for some seconds then suddenly started to laughI took her hand“thanks for making me so happy tonight” I said“thanks for making me happy always” she replied and I smiled and began to kiss her again“hmm hmm” someone cleared his or her throat.We parted immediately and looked to see Eliza“I'm so sorry sorry I have to intrude. I hate the fact that I have to ruin this perfect moment between you two but it's very important and I hope you guys can please continue this another time... Please” she pleaded and I chuckled, why is she feeling bad for intruding?“wha
Mari“hey” I called out to Will who just kept staring into his phone“yeah?” he said without looking up at me“are you busy with something?” I asked and he sighed softly and dropped the phone on the table“nope I'm not. Come on let's eat” he said with a smile. I bit my lip as a realization hit me, the realization that I have kissed the lips of Wilbur Sanders. I grinned and watched him open the pizza box“what would you be doing this week?” I asked as he placed the box between us. I picked a slice first then he did.“uhm... There's an award show tomorrow night and I have to be at the agency I work for from noon for some orientation and all their talk. On Tuesday I have to accompany my director to a small island close to Manila here. He needs to get some things in place for a new drama. On Wednesday I'm free, on
MariI sat in the living room playing a game on my new phone and eating from the fries Will brought on Sunday night. We didn't finish all the food that night like the popcorn and fries.I had fun with Will that night. I felt freer with him and he fascinated me with his laugh and smiles and winks.Goldie was peacefully sleeping on my legs, though it wasn't really sleep. It was more like resting with eyes closedI took a French fry and kept it in my mouth and began to chew it.A knock came on the doorI paused the game then gently laid Goldie on the couch. I stood up with the phone and French fry poked into my mouth. I opened the door and it was Wilbur“hey baby” he hailed“hey” I said and hugged him“you smell like fries” he said. I laughed and separated from him.I was still chewing on
Marigold“hey, it's a first date not a wedding ceremony. Stop being nervous” Eliza said and hit me playfully on my shoulder“what exactly happens on a first date again?” I asked and stared intently at her“you eat then talk about stuff. Mostly about the both of you. You ask questions about his personal life, things like his hobbies, favorite food, favorite color... All those stuff” she answered and I sighed“sweetheart come on, you've gone out to dinner with him several times”“yeah, but not in a fancy dress and heels and makeup” I said and she laughed“then forget you're wearing all those. Mari stop being nervous”“easy for you to say” I mumbled and she chuckled“I wonder what's keeping him so long. He ought to be here by now” she
MariGold's POV“Marigold, come on sit down too. You must be tired” Eliza said and pulled me to sit down beside Will“did you bring my takeaway?” she asked“oh, yes... It's actually in the car. I forgot to bring it out” I said“so if I didn't say Will should sit down he would have gone with it?” she asked and glared at meWill cracked a smile“I'm sorry. I'll go get it now” I said and stood up“don't worry. Will should get it because I don't want you moving with these heels again. I bet your feet are sore”Will got up“let me get it” he said and left“Eliza why are you acting a little bit weird?” I asked as Will had left and closed the door“me? Weird? What? No!” she laughed and I raise
🍁Mari Gold🍁“this is going to be awesome! Imagine us roaming around that big house! Mari you don't know how happy I am” Eliza said happily and we giggled“I'm glad too. And it has a beautiful aquarium room, I can't wait to look at those Beautiful creatures again” I said“I hope the fridge is going to be full of all those rich food” she said and winked at meI sighed “Eliza, sometimes I wonder if you're the same girl who doesn't eat all her food just so she could sneak to my window and give me. What happened to you? Why are you suddenly turning to a glutton?” I asked and shook my head in a pitiable way.“you know that time, I felt guilty eating a whole plate of food while my best friend doesn't even eat half a plate for a whole day. How can I eat when I knew you were starving? But now, you're not starving, you've got a millio
MariOne week to their birthday I fell ill. Eliza thought it was as a result of the stress or trauma we had gone through two months ago but it wasn't. I knew exactly why I felt down. It had to do with my heart. It was empty and it wanted it's owner back.I got off from the bed where I was just resting and I walked to my drawer. I pulled open the third one and lifted some papers up. I saw it. The purple envelope with white flowers on it. Marigolds.I smiled and pulled it out then closed the drawer. I sat on the floor and crossed my legs then ran my thumb on the envelope“it's next week” I said to myself and smiledI hugged the envelope and laid down on the floor. The floor was cold, so not good for me but I didn't care. The thought that Will wanted me back made me feel warm.Eliza came into the room two minutes later and gasped when
Will“help! Somebody please help!” Mari cried as she held unto Fred. I could only look on and couldn't do anything. Eliza was still unconscious and I was drifting away slowly.My eyes were closing and my ears kept hearing Mari's cries. I tried to stay conscious but I couldn't fight it*I woke up in a bed. As usual I felt heavy and weak at the same timeI sat up and slowly ran my fingers through my hair. I've been through a lot this past week and I don't think I would be able to get the memories off me.I can't believe Eduardo didn't die. That psychopath! He was behind this all along. I shouldn't think this way but I'm glad I saw him die real this time. At least I'll be sure he won't come back.I sighed when I remembered how Mari clung to Fred's body and cried. I was hurt. She didn't even care for me the way she did for him. Does that really mean she loves h
Fred 🍁I tried my very best to act cool despite his cold glare. If he had found out then I'm in trouble. I should have hired someone to do that job for me but I couldn't trust anyone but myself. I just hope my little cover up worked“you... It's you” he said and I scoffed“me? Can you stop kidding and tell me who it is?” I asked“I just told you. It's Yu. The Chinese American who went off duty yesterday” he said and looked at the girls. I heaved a sigh, he didn't hear it though. My cover up had worked. I paid him off and told him to run away to a faraway country and fake a new identity. I had actually threatened him with all his crimes. He was my fish bait.“have you gotten him?” I asked“no. We only pointed him out as the one who helped them. He was seen in Manila the night our men raided their house b
Will 🍁🍁I woke up when I felt someone touching my hands. I opened my eyes and saw a man untying me. He looked really familiar. I didn't make any move nor sound till he untied my hands l. He proceeded to untie my legs then he looked up at me. He gasped a little as his eyes met with mine.“you look... awfully familiar” I muttered under my breath“don't talk” he whispered. He took my hand and placed it over his shoulder then placed his other hand behind me“let's get you up” he said and pulled me up gently“where are you taking me?” I asked“I said don't talk” he replied and began to walk with me. We kept walking quietly through the darkness of a hallway outside the room.We finally got outside in the cold and dark night. There was a car standing close-by with two men carr
Will 🍁After the party I went straight to my car to drive home and rest my head. I sat in and closed the door when a gun slowly pointed to my head“don't look back” the masculine voice said“how did you—”“—don't ask questions either” the voice warnedI exhaled and sat still“drive and follow the GPS” he said and I slowly started the car. The GPS turned on and I sighed again. How did he even get into the car talk more of setting the GPS?I began to drive, following the GPS with the gun firmly resting against my head. I would have tried those skills in action movies where they grab guns but I couldn't for two reasons, first this is reality and second, I'm a romance actor not Vin Diesel.I kept driving till we got out of Manila. I was scared, I tried to do something to help myself but I knew t
Mari 🍁I was no longer comfortable. I felt suddenly hot and thirty“are you okay? You look tense all of a sudden” Fred asked and I laughed“I'm fine. Come on focus, the bride and groom are about to kiss” I said with a fake smile. He stared at me as if he didn't believe me before looking forward. I didn't expect him to believe me though, I was terrible at pretending and besides, my face looked sad already.The couple kissed and turned to look at us. Everyone stood up to clap and cheer except me, I was absentminded“Mari” Fred whispered“uhh? Oh oh. I'm sorry” I quickly said as I was standing up. They walked through the aisle amidst the cheers and the guests started walking out too, heading for the wedding party“isn't my cousin beautiful?” he asked“very. Very beauti
Mari🍁I woke up in a hospital with eyes so dull and heavy I almost decided not to open them. I saw a girl sleeping with her head resting on a table close to the wall. At first I didn't recognize her but I later realized it was Eliza.“Eliz... Eliza... Eliza” I called weakly. I moved my hand from my stomach to the bed“Eliza” I called again while hitting my hand gently on the bed. She stirred a little“Wake up Elizabeth” I said and she yawned and sat up“Eliza”She opened her eyes and stayed at me without recognition. She was still turning on her system.I stared at her and waited for her to resume. Few seconds later she gasped“Mari! Oh my God! My honey pie” she cooed and got up from the chair immediately. She ran to me and hugged me gently
Wilbur I smiled as I watched Mari open a candy and put it in her mouth. She must be waiting for someone because she leaned over on her car and crossed her arms. I could see her face clearly and I couldn't help but smile at her face. She's so beautiful. “I miss you” I muttered and brought out my phone. I took pictures of her through my windscreen. I began to look through them and when I lifted my face, I saw that she had already stood straight and was looking towards the bank. A man was walking out and he walked straight to her and held her hand. I didn't hear what they were saying but with their expressions she was upset and he was apologizing. Who is he? I don't remember Mari having male friends or relations. I watched as she took whatever was in his hand and entered her car. She drove away leaving the guy who now stood akimbo. He shook his head and called a taxi which took him away
WillI stood outside, leaning on my car and watched as Mari walked out. The light from the restaurant was reflecting on her tears and I palmed my face. I can't believe I had to do that.She entered her car and didn't drive out immediately. She spent close to ten minutes in there and if my guess is correct, she was crying her eyes sore. I felt like running to her car and pulling her out, then tell her it was all a silly prank.“nice job. Now go home” a voice I recognize as Derulo said behind me. I scoffed and turned to look at him standing with three other men“what are you? Demon?” I asked and he laughed“I wish” he said and brought out his hands from his pocket“I've done what you said I should do, now I hope you stay away from her.” I said“you know we don't fail promises. We promised we'd k