Who Are You?.Marcello's POV.It's been almost an hour since I got to the wedding venue and stood in my waiting room as my maids dressed me and prepared me for the show ahead."A crippled bride for someone like me!" I scoffed as I looked at my reflection in the mirror while they did their jobs."It isn't that bad, Sir. Just think of it as a blessing. Who knows, she might not be crippled just as you think" Vincent tried soothing me with his words of encouragement but nothing was going to work."Are you trying to mock me right now or what, Vincent? You went to her house, you saw her and you confirmed to me that she was crippled so where and what are you heading at now?" I questioned with my gaze fixed persistently on him this time."Don't you believe in miracles?" He smiled as he uttered, making me feel even more fooled and insulted by him."Get out… now!" I ordered without any hint of humour on my face. I was done joking with Vincent about my crippled bride.If only he knew about the p
Get Out!!.Marcello's POV."Who are you and what the hell are you doing here? I could recall seeing you in Italy as a complete lady, what is happening?" I cross examined with a glare the second I went closer to her face in unsettling ease."I am Kristina Leo and I haven't met you or seen you in my life before. We are just meeting for the first time since you refused to come visit me after returning from Italy a few days ago" She hushed in muted tones as she felt nauseated by my bearing but I was even more squicked by what was happening right before my eyes."You may kiss the bride!" The priest entreated and without hesitation, she came closer to my lips and pressed her lips on mine like she owned me."What the hell do you think you are doing?" I grumbled with a stern look at her."Just act like you are fine, don't make a silly move because the adults are watching. It's not like I would love you" she snorted as she kissed me on my lips gently.After a few seconds, she pulled her lips
You Should Have Ended The Union.Karissa's POV."Fuck!! He has always been the billionaire Kristina has been talking about and I just didn't realise it sooner…." I slapped my hand on my forehead lightly as I knew what was coming for me.Seated in my room or should I say my hotel room which was booked for him and I, I thought about what would happen next after the wedding rights had been made.I was thinking it was going to be something easy and smooth but seeing who I was married to was just so frustrating.He was the same billionaire who the Italians had tagged as the ruthless , aloof billionaire.The one who didn't give a fuck about what an employee thinks of him. The same billionaire boss who sacked anyone at his own pace just because of a little issue, the Playboy himself, and trust me girls fought to have him by their sides.He was the same billionaire I had tried making love to at the stripping house but was rudely pushed off his body for reasons best known to him."What have I
I Know Who You Are…Karissa's POV.Still sitting on the bed, I thought of how bad my new married life would be, and how pointless and useless it would make me feel.I Clasped my fingers on my dress as I felt tears about to roll off my eyes. It was a strategy to hold it back."I guess I would live my life in this marriage as a lonely lady seeking attention. The attention my sister should be fighting for" I sniffled as sneaking beliefs kept popping into my head.I was still lost in trance when out of the blue, an alarming sound was heard behind me and at that moment, I knew it was Sarah opening the door."Are you okay, ma'am?" Sarah asked the minute she stepped her foot out of the bathroom, looking all sleepy and dizzy.She must have realised how dull I was by just looking at me from behind."Your boss has left or gone back to the states, I guess. So we are the only ones here" I divulged with a melancholic mood as I had my face turned to the window and not setting it on Sarah who was st
Make Me Your Slave… Marcello.Marcello's POV.With her hands making a trail right from the top of my head down to my belly, Ava kissed me countless times on my cheek with a naughty smile on her face.She sat down at my right hand side and I could sense the strong urge she had in her just to have sex with me."Why do you keep doing this?" She whispered into my ear with her tongue giving me a tickling feeling in my ear. She noticed how reluctant I was to touch her back and I bet it vexed her."Because I'm married, Ava." I responded as I turned to look into those eyes of hers. I felt a sudden rush inside my body but it wasn't the kind I used to feel for her before, this time it was different, it came with a pinch of disgust and irritation for a second and I just didn't know why."But you will divorce her soon , Marcello.. why don't you hold me so close to your body just as you always did back then" she kissed my lips as she spoke out softly with her hands caressing my head just how I l
"If My Wife Has Anything For Me….Then Let Her Be!!"Karissa's POV."Why do you keep interrupting our fun just when I am with him! Who gave you the right to come into this room? Don't you have any shame?" She questioned with a venomous smirk at me as her hand clenched in a fist and it was ready to throw a punch at me.I couldn't help it, I couldn't sit still and watch her run her mouth right before Marcello, like I was some kid or maid in the house.Coming into the room was a mistake though and she should learn to understand such.I blamed him for this , I blamed Marcello for everything that was happening in the house. If he had kept those balls between his thighs sacred, I wouldn't have been insulted by a bully in my own sister's home.I had to fight for her right, I had to do something that was right before I chased after shadows, thinking that I had already secured Marcello's love for my sister."What do you mean interrupt?" I asked with a Snigger which obviously hurt her so much.
It's Over , Ava….Karissa's POV."I came here to hand this over to him, could you help me give it to Marcello?" I suggested with a clear mind and conscience as I just couldn't take her insults anymore.Ava's lips instantly twitched in a mischievous grin as she saw me handing the phone over to her, the one reason I came to the company to meet Marcello.She was going to take it, she was going to receive it with all thanks and I was sure she would tag it as her being the one who brought the phone to the company, but I didn't mind.I just wished for it to be given to him safely and she was the only person I could trust with his phone."If my wife has anything to give to me, don't you think it would be okay for her to hand it over to me by herself rather than giving it to a stranger?" Marcello blurted out from the right side of the company which swept me off my feet."On no account do you have the right to touch my belongings ma. I've told you this but you won't listen , would you?" He war
Love It When He Is Possessive (Meet Elvis).Karissa's POV."I'm sorry for what happened out there, I really didn't mean to do this? To cause you this much troubles" I apologised with a sincere heart as I inclined my head to the ground in shame.I just wanted to thank him for how he saved me from Ava all these while by doing something nice for him but I guess it would have been better to stay back at home.He would think of me now as a low lady who just wants to satisfy her urge for greed and desperation, seeing that I was crippled and unmarried till our arrangements were made to be together.I didn't expect any of such to occur as I was just so engrossed with the fact that Marcello needed his phone and handing it over to him would definitely make him smile at me.He kept on roaming around his office for a second before he sat down and had his glare fixed on me from his seat."I warned you to stay indoors didn't I? I knew something like this would happen someday but I just didn't know
A SUBSTITUTE FOR MY CRIPPLED TWIN SISTER.Karissa's POV.I was feeling quite anxious as I made my way to meet Marcello. I couldn't help but think about how he was the only person who could truly accept me for who I am, without any judgement or expectations. He was someone who I knew would understand my pain and help me heal. With all the rejection and disappointment I had faced from others, I had a strong feeling that Marcello would be different.This was actually the second time in a day I was meeting Marcello, after being rejected by him previously at First. But a lot has changed since those few hours. I had ended my marriage with Ethan and was now hoping to start a new chapter in my life with Marcello."If only that was easy for me to feel or see!"As I walked towards him, my heart was racing with anticipation. All I wanted was to see him smile at me and hug me tightly, reassuring me that everything was going to be okay. However, deep down, I knew that it wasn't going to be tha
You Cheated, So I'm Leaving!.Karissa's POV.I couldn't believe what had just happened. Marcello, the man I loved with all my heart, had just spoken to me in such a cruel and heartless manner. I felt like my whole world had come crashing down around me."Why me?" I whispered to myself, feeling the weight of the pain and disappointment pressing down on my chest. "Why does he have to treat me this way when I was only trying to be the best bride for him?"The thought of all the effort and sacrifice I had put into our relationship only made me feel even more heartbroken. I had given him everything, my love, my devotion, my trust, and this was how he repaid me?"If he never wanted me, he should have said so," I continued to soliloquize as I walked back home, tears streaming down my face. "Rather than saying something so horrible to me."The weight of my emotions felt almost too much to bear, and I could feel myself crumbling under the pressure. I cried myself all the way home, barely able
Let Her Go! She Deserves To Be Miserable!.Karissa's POV.I woke up to find the sun barely up in the sky. It was the perfect time for a cozy moment with my spouse. But the person lying beside me was Ethan, not Marcello. I turned to my right and was greeted by the sight of Ethan's snoring face. I couldn't help but feel disgusted.As I sat up on the bed, I couldn't help but think that I had made a mistake by marrying Ethan. I whispered to myself, "I can't believe I went ahead with this fucking marriage!" The words barely escaped my lips before I slowly climbed out of bed, trying not to wake the sleeping monster beside me.I heaved a heavy sigh and made my way to the bathroom. I couldn't wait to get away from Ethan's annoying presence. Without hesitation, I jumped into the shower and briskly washed myself clean, hoping that the hot water would help wash away my frustration.As soon as I left the bathroom, I knew I couldn't stand being in the same room with Ethan any longer. I had better
Feed Me Those Ass!.Karissa's POV.As I walked down the aisle on my wedding day, holding my beautiful flower and my face hidden behind my veil, my heart was heavy with guilt and regret. I couldn't stop thinking about Marcello, the man I had truly loved, who was now nowhere to be found. He had left me crying in the room earlier, and I couldn't blame him for it. After all, it was my fault that we were not getting married today.I had kept the truth from him, the fact that Ethan, Marcello's enemy, had threatened Marcello's life. I had no choice but to go through with the wedding to save him. But how could I explain this to Marcello now? He would never understand, and I didn't blame him for it. It was useless to try to make him see reason now.As I walked, lost in my thoughts, Sarah, who was walking behind me, whispered to me. "You need to smile, ma, people are watching you know." I forced a smile on my face, but my heart was heavy with sadness and regret. I couldn't bear the thought of s
Do Not Marry Him.Karissa's POV.I couldn't believe that my ex-husband, Marcello, was standing right in front of me. I felt a mix of emotions - shock, happiness, confusion, and fear. It had been so long since we last spoke and I didn't know what to expect from him.As he approached me, I could see the sadness and disappointment in his eyes. It made me feel guilty for what I had put him through. But before I could say anything, he pulled me into a tight embrace.At that moment, all my worries disappeared. I felt safe and loved in his arms. It was like nothing had changed, like we were still the same happy couple we used to be.As we held each other, I couldn't help but think about how much I had missed him. Marcello was my rock, the person who made everything better, and being away from him was the hardest thing I ever had to do."I can't believe you're here," I whispered, my voice shaking with emotion."I had to see you, Karissa. I couldn't go another day without knowing if you were o
Getting Married To The Beast, Ethan. (Marcello Showed Up For Me!).Karissa's POV.I never thought this day would come. I mean, me, Karissa, the best stripper in all of Italy, settling down with a man like Ethan.It seemed like the universe was playing some sort of twisted joke on me. I had always despised ruthless and uncultured men, and here I was, about to marry one.I could barely stand it when a man touches the hem of my dress without permission, yet I was about to be joined to a man who lacked good manners. The thought of it made me feel so frustrated, depressed, and downright gloomy.As I stood at a spot, staring at the room that was being decorated by the staff, I couldn't help but feel uneasy about the decision I have made. The room was supposed to be for our wedding, but it felt so foreign to me. It was like I was in a different world, one that I never thought I would enter.I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, but it didn't help. The thought of spending the re
Marry Ethan Or Marcello Won't Know What Hit Him.(TAKING OVER THE COMPANY MEANS TAKING OVER YOU, KARISSA!")Karissa's POV.I never thought that I would find myself in a situation where I would be willingly entering the lion's den with someone I hardly knew, let alone trusted. The fool who had no manners.But there I was, following a stranger who seemed to exude an air of ruthlessness and coldness that made my heart race with unease. As he barked orders at a staff member, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of company I had gotten myself involved with.Walking behind him with my colleague Sarah, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was amiss. The upcoming meeting with the directors and executives only added to my sense of foreboding. "Why do I have a feeling that this Meeting with the directors and executives today would end in tears, pain and regrets?" I whispered to Sarah, who was standing beside me, hoping she would share my concerns.But Sarah tried to reassure me, "
My Brother in-law?Karissa's POV.I put my hand on Sarah's shoulder, feeling the tension in her body. "He's no longer here Sarah, now speak to me, what is wrong with you?" I asked, my voice soft and gentle. "Why did you barge into the room that way without knocking?" I inquired with a calm voice, staring into her eyes.The Sarah I knew was always tough and bright, but now she looked scared, like something bad must have happened or about to happen. I couldn't help but worry about what could have made her act like this.As I looked around the room for a split second, my mind raced with all kinds of terrible possibilities."Is Marcello dead and she has refused to open up to me? Is something bad happening to the company?" I thought inwardly, my Expression looked gloomy.I focused my attention back on Sarah, meeting her eyes with an innocent and spotless stare. "What is wrong?" I asked one more time, calmly yet curious.Sarah's voice was barely above a whisper as she finally spoke. "The c
Intrusive Entrance .Karissa's POV.The room was filled with tension as Elvis and I stood facing each other. His eyes were wide with anger as he bellowed, "You fucking slapped me? For what?" I could tell he was absolutely livid after I had smacked him so hard across his face."You caused it, Elvis. Don't act like you are innocent when you are not," I responded, my own voice rising as I spoke. I couldn't believe he was trying to play the victim after everything he had done. "Why would you act like Marcello in the first place? Why would you want to take your best friend's wife away from him?" My fists tightened at my sides as I continued to confront him. "Are you not a fool???" I added spitefully.Elvis was clearly incensed at what I had just called him. He raised his hand to hit me in retaliation for my words, but then, Sarah suddenly burst into the room, causing both of us to freeze in our tracks."The…" she paused, taking in the scene before her. Elvis's hand was still suspended in