"My, my, my. Who is shedding tears now? Hmm. Loverboy Romeo couldn't save you this time? Ohh, you trust him too much," she mocked pouting. "He can't and won't give up on you right?" She paused, What happened now? Unfortunately, I heard your phone conversation. Why? Are you surprised that I tapped your line?...hahahahaha? Olivia went on and on with her mockery, not giving Maria a chance to speak, or maybe, she lacked the right words to respond to her."Just stay away from me," Maria mumbled."Yes, I will stay away from you. But not before I let you know, that I don't envy you anymore. I thought you had it all. Everyman at your beck and call." She snapped her fingers in unison. "But look at how my single little plan will send you to jail for a long time, if not for the rest of your pathetic life? Turn around, look yourself in the mirror. You look pathetic." Olivia laughed."Excuse me," Maria said walking out but was pulled back by Olivia. "I am not done with you." She said sternly. "You
Olivia woke up with confusion written all over her face. She felt the bed beneath her too hard for her comfort. She wanted to get up but felt something cold on her wrists and ankle, pulling her down. She slowly opens her eyes to see Maria sitting comfortably beside her.Gradually, everything from a couple of hours began playing in her mind. She remembers darkness covering her eyes when she saw James but why is she chained? The realization hit her that James must have pressed charges against her. She was filled with guilt and regret but above all, she felt guilty."You can ask me any question on your mind," Maria said gently, bringing her out of her thoughts. "You know, I should have been a bitch to mock you the way you did to me after setting me up, but here I am feeling all pity for you?" Maria said slowly. Her eyes not leaving Olivia's.Olivia breaks down crying but Maria wasn't moved by her tears. She was indifferent to Olivia's tears, knowing it was fake. Even
Maria woke up with butterflies fluttering in her stomach. If she didn't have Mia by her side, reminding her every time, she would have said everything was a dream. She remembers vividly the first time she met Romeo in the club and how jerky he was. They have so much bonded in love and now, their bond is going to be official. Yes. She is getting married to the only man she has ever loved.Romeo came a few times to speak to her the night before the wedding but she only spoke to him behind the door. It took everything in her to suppress her desire of staring into those blue eyes and kissing him tenderly on the lips but she was true to her word. She never gave in. But Romeo never runs out of ways of making it more difficult for her.This morning was no exception. They heard a knock on the door and Mia went to get it, only to find a giant bouquet of fresh roses for Maria. The note read. 'You don't know how much you've punished me by not seeing me but I will only continue to l
their YEARS LATERRomeo went on a short trip to his yacht with Maria. They admired the sea and watched as some dolphins danced on the surface. Within this period, most of their time was spent with their kids. They wanted to lavish them with all the love and attention they lacked.With all the sleepless nights waking up to the cry of babies and running their businesses, it wasn't easy but Grandma and Lizzy were of great help to them.They decided to take this opportunity, to have some alone time together, now that the kids were five years old. They wanted to be together more often and alone, to make their bond stronger."Darling, did I ever apologize for pouring the drinks in your hair?" Maria asked, remembering their first-time encounter."No, but am glad you did. That unpleasant situation brought me back to my senses," he smiled."But I am still sorry, by the way," Maria said genuinely. Being with Romeo these years, she feels bad when she r
A/N:Dear Reader,This chapter is not in any way related to the plot of this story. It's a little gift to add to your Christmas happiness. Please don't pay for this chapter. It's free (Free-To-Read)"Merry Christmas, Maria," Romeo exclaims, his voice waking the sleepy Maria."Merry Christmas, Romeo, and thanks for stealing my sleep," she cackles. She sits up and sees Romeo holding a small cheesecake with a big candle in the middle."That's weird, cakes that size, do not come with candles this big," she observed. Romeo beamed. "Of course, this candle is special and if I say special, I mean, it grants Christmas wishes," He giggled. Maria narrows her brows."What kind of wish are you talking about Romeo?" She asks quizzically, focusing her gaze on the cake."Any kind, so just make a wish," He snickered."Okay." Maria opens her mouth to make her wish and is unexpectedly stopped by Romeo."Wait!" He walks closel
Romeo did not only did he take over his father's clubs and pubs but also his domineering, arrogant, and rude attitude. He doesn't even attempt to ask a girl for the night. They beg him to be his toy for the night. Well, he pays them sooo damn well so aside from his irresistible looks, he is also generous.He takes his shower and dresses up in his usual style of rag jeans with a body con shirt and jacket, never leaving his sunglasses behind. He has a collection of them because it's part of his daily outfit."Acid," he calls to his most trusted Assistant and leader of his bodyguards."Yes, boss." He responds."What do we have to do today"?"Meeting with the Rogers at 10 am and a search for a new location afterward." He said.His meeting with Rogers was great. They were able to supply all the expensive wines he ordered and even had new ones that captured his attention. After his long day search for a new location for his new club, he finally decides
So Romeo searches and searches for this blonde girl everywhere he knows but he can't find her. They have searched the pubs, restaurants, clubs, hotels, and even airports. He feels that if he has known her name, the search would have been easier. He curses himself over and over again for not being able to achieve this target. He has never failed at anything but this time, he feels like a failure.A month has gone by very fast and yet no sign of her. Gradually he seems to be losing all hope in finding her. He thinks to himself that perhaps she was a ghost or maybe, it was just a bad dream. He thinks of putting his life back into the way it was and pick up from where he stopped with his 'fans'.The thing is, after the unfortunate incident between Romeo and this blonde, Romeo has never been in his right mind. His contacts have combed the entire city in search of the girl fitting his description. They had nowhere to search anymore. Convincing themselves that she might have le
Now knowing her name, the search is easier. They know who they are looking for. Their contacts have been checking hotels, restaurants, clubs, and even airports. But Maria is too fast. Whenever they get a hint of her whereabouts, she leaves before they get there. It is almost as if someone is tipping her off. Romeo gets more and more frustrated as the days go by. He can't believe how one girl can turn his life upside down. He doesn't even know who he is anymore. The only thing he talks or thinks about is Maria.His 'fans' think that he is pretending so they don't tease him with that incident but anytime they get close, he shoves them away. Finally, he receives a tip-off from one of his contacts as to the hotel Maria is lodging. This time, he didn't want any mistakes. He decides to go without any bodyguard to not create suspicion. He is given the room number but before he gets there, she is gone."Tell me, where is she?" He yells at the hotel manager. They fear him because he patronize