"If you're not, spell it out to me that you're not and give a million and one reasons why and how you're in love. Go ahead, say it. Or don't. Let's continue this conversation sometime later. " They had already gotten to the door and pushed it open to find Aiden and Mr Ford, Marina's father playing Chess."There has to be a mistake there, you can't possibly be pushing off all my knights. You're leaving my king and queen unsecured." Mr Ford was complaining oblivious to the presence of the ladies."Let's see what would happen if I move my knight here. I should be able to knock down your queen and—""Hello to the both of you too. What did we miss?" Marina finally broke the silence and both of the men jerked their heads to stare at the women who were standing near the door."You're back so early." Aiden was sulking and Marina almost brushed into laughter. It was rare for him to be sulking so it was clear that he had been enjoying the game which they had interrupted."Wait, does this mean t
“Check the caller ID already and let me know if I'll have to school whoever it is." Mrs Ford was visibly annoyed but the annoyance only grew when she saw the caller ID."An unknown number? It's an unknown number, who is this creep?" She questioned and Marina hit the Nader button almost immediately only for Jayden's vige to come through."Hello, Marina." Jayden greeted and Marina just stared at the caller ID like she was going insane with her eyes rolling on their own will."Who is it?" Her mum asked and Marina stared at her before answering."Jayden Hawthorne" Marina stated pronouncing the name like it was some kind of bile in her tongue, her face scrunched up like someone who was irritated by the name she just pronounced. Of course, she was irritated."Jayden Hawthorne! Hold on, the same Jayden Hawthorne that rejected you at the altar? He's the same person—Give me that phone." Marina's mum instructed but didn't wait for Marina to pass the phone over as she snatched the phone from Mar
"Mum, we've been walking past these aisles more than three times now and you've not yet settled on anything that you like. How much longer are we going to do this? And can you please tell me exactly what we're looking for?" Marina complained as she dragged her feet lazily following her mum who was scouting for some dresses."Are you already tired? Because we are not even close to being done. We still need to get some groceries after grabbing these clothes and quit asking me what we're looking for. I don't even know what we're looking for but we would know it once we set our eyes on it." Marina's mum repeated the phrase that she had said over and over again and at this point, Marina was already tired of hearing it."Can't we just get any clothes?" Marina begged."Anything I wear would suit me." Marina pleaded, her legs were worn out and the thought that they would still get groceries only made the energy that she had been conserving vanish into thin air and he no es felt weak at all a
“Wakey wakey Sleepyheads, I know that you all woke up by 2 because I woke everyone up with my tantrums but this is the natural time you should be up from your sleep already because what are you doing asleep? Detach from your beds, we have a long day this morning." Marina's mum yelled from the other side of the door to Marina's room."Good morning mum." Marina greeted as she opened the door with a smile on her face."Come on out, you know I meant what I said about us going shopping." Her mum stated and she nodded in agreement."Of course, I know. But I would have to stop in by my company first." Marina answered and her mum nodded likewise.A few minutes later, the house was bubbling with liveliness as everyone was up chattering, and laughing, it was just a serene view of love and harmony.After breakfast, Mrs Ford dragged Marina to go shopping while Aiden left with Mr Ford to pay a visit which they preferred not to call a peace treaty visit to the Hawthornes.MARINA'S COSMETIC SHOP."G
"Mum, we've been walking past these aisles more than three times now and you've not yet settled on anything that you like. How much longer are we going to do this? And can you please tell me exactly what we're looking for?" Marina complained as she dragged her feet lazily following her mum who was scouting for some dresses."Are you already tired? Because we are not even close to being done. We still need to get some groceries after grabbing these clothes and quit asking me what we're looking for. I don't even know what we're looking for but we would know it once we set our eyes on it." Marina's mum repeated the phrase that she had said over and over again and at this point, Marina was already tired of hearing it."Can't we just get any clothes?" Marina begged."Anything I wear would suit me." Marina pleaded, her legs were worn out and the thought that they would still get groceries only made the energy that she had been conserving vanish into thin air and he no es felt weak at all a
Marina emerged from the dressing room, her mother's eyes widening in awe as she took in the sight of her daughter in the stunning white gown. The delicate lace and intricate details sparkled in the light, accentuating Marina's curves in all the right places. Her hair was styled perfectly, and her makeup enhanced her natural beauty."Aiden, come see!" Mrs. Ford exclaimed, beckoning him over. "Marina, you look absolutely breathtaking!"Aiden's eyes widened as he took in the sight of his wife, his face filled with admiration and adoration. "Wow, Marina... you look incredible," he whispered, his voice full of emotion.Marina blushed, her eyes shining with happiness as she twirled around, showing off the dress from every angle. "Do you like it, Aiden? I feel like a princess!"Aiden nodded, his eyes never leaving hers. "You are a princess, Marina. My princess. And you look perfect in that dress."As they shared a tender moment, Francesca's eyes narrowed from across the room, her face twiste
As Aiden and Marina drove back home, they were both still basking in the warmth of their wonderful day together. They had just turned onto the main road when suddenly, a car swerved into their lane, blocking their path.Aiden slammed on the brakes, and Marina let out a little gasp as they came to a stop just inches from the other car's bumper. They both sat there for a moment, shaken but unharmed."What was that guy thinking?" Aiden muttered, shaking his head.Marina leaned forward, peering out the windshield. "I don't know, but he's not even stopping to see if we're okay!"Aiden's eyes narrowed as he watched the car speed away. "That's weird. You'd think he'd at least check to see if we're all right."But as they sat there, Aiden's gaze lingered on the departing car, and suddenly, his heart skipped a beat. There was something familiar about that car... and the license plate..."Marina, I think I know who that was," Aiden said slowly, his mind racing.Marina turned to him, concerned.
Marina decided to visit an old-time friend named Rachel and decided to help her serve just to catch up on old times. As she walked into the coffee shop, trying to shake off the lingering emotions from the previous day's argument with Aiden. She put on a bright smile, ready to face the day's customers with her friend Rachel. Today, she wants to be the owner of a sophisticated Cosmetic store or Mrs. Wellington. Today, she was just going to be Marina. As she began to take orders, a peculiar man caught her attention. He was tall, with an awkward gait and a greasy comb-over. His eyes seemed to linger on her a bit too long, making her skin crawl. "Welcome to Brewed Awakening! What can I get started for you?" Marina asked, trying to sound friendly but professional. The man's smile was unsettling, his teeth yellow and crooked. "Oh, just a coffee, black. And can I get your name, sweetheart?" Marina's instincts screamed a warning. "It's Marina. And I'll get that right out for you." As s