She Abandoned me…Marcello's POV."Where must she have gone to? She should have just informed me that she wouldn't return to the house as planned. Now I have to speak to the executives against the plan we had!" I lamented as I sat still, thinking about why Karissa had left without coming back yet."She isn't back home , Sir!!" Vincent announced the second he came into the room, with a deep voice.I sat down on my executive chair in my study room, looking through the window and all that I could feel was doubt and disappointment.I drummed the edge of my chair handle with my three fingers and trust me, I wasn't feeling myself."Sir!" Vincent called out again, seeing how mute I was since he came into the room to announce to me that Karissa wasn't home yet."I heard you Vincent.. I'm sure you spoke up to me so audibly!" I informed, with my eyes all over the place in regret."I'm sorry to have interrupted you Sir, but I think the company…" he was going to say when I instantly raised my ha
At The Night Club.Marcello's POV."You look all sweaty, do you mind if I help you cool off?" Her hand slid from my shoulder where it was down to my chest as she caressed my nipple.It made me feel irritated for that second but on a second thought, a nice sex wouldn't be that bad to forget Karissa."Here is your room key Sir…" The man behind the counter notified me as he handed over a silver key to me.I took it off the counter and with a halved smile, accompanied with a pinch of disgust, I looked into the lady's eyes."Let's go!" I said in a husky voice as I walked before her.She sure followed me as I walked towards the room that I had paid for earlier to get my head clear and free from noise.I couldn't cope with the noise that had kept on echoing so loud in the main club house. I needed somewhere cool and calm and that was where we were heading to.She rubbed my back gently as we made our way into the room. It was a dark room with a nice fragrance and trust me, I couldn't hear any
Please Karissa.. Don't Leave.Karissa's POV.********At the hospital the next day…My bones softened as they gelled up at the sight of how gloomy the young doctor looked before me; His countenance changed drastically from a smiling and caring expression to that of a man who had lost his sister . I had thought it was my last day on earth, seeing such mien on his face."What did you find out? Why didn't we get to carry out the treatment as supposed?" I spluttered in fear of what might happen next as I fought to ask a question from my lips. I was totally horrified at his look on me and a brief explanation was going to help me out."I don't really know Karissa…." He shook his head as he smacked his lips in a heavy sigh."Just tell me the truth, please…" I pleaded with a sinless and spotless look on my face.I paid close attention to him this time, wanting to get more information about his reasons for looking all melancholic.I placed my hand on his desk which was close to where I was sitt
Apologies Won't Solve Everything!(You Are Bleeding!).Karissa's POV."The plane has arrived at its destination and it is time to exit the plane!" The pilot assistant announced which made me Stand from my seat I was relaxing on before evacuating the plane.It was a safe trip from the UK and I was really glad about that. Although I still missed one thing or someone and that was Kristina.I was in Italy now, the same place I was scared of coming to in the first place because of Marcello's reaction and my disease.I took in a deep breath the second I had my foot stepped on the ground, outside the plane."If not for anything Marcello but for the love we shared together… just have Mercy on me Mario.." I let out a silent prayer with a sincere heart and a sinless expression on my face before walking out of the airport.I got to the highway and without hesitation, I boarded a taxi to the Mansion, Marcello's Mansion and the moment the car zoomed out of the airport's premises, I prayed again and
A Similar Negative Energy.Marcello's POV."Take me out of here now! Vincent!!" I ordered with a deep voice as I reached for my car where Vincent was.Climbing into my car that was parked in my garage, I recalled the way Karissa had kept on chasing after me while I was still inside my house all in the name of "I can explain what happened back at The UK to you".Such statements kept pissing me off truth be told and not to even mention the fact that she had the guts to ignore my calls when I tried reaching out to her.'Here she was trying to explain? I wish' I snorted, making Vincent turn to me in a glimpse but I acted like I just didn't see him.She couldn't even explain what had happened to her when she was in the UK or at least call me back, I would have really considered forgiving her but why now?.Why must she come to explain things to me now that I was already pissed off and almost had a night stand with some stranger?.That would have definitely been the worst mistake of my life,
Where Is My Wife!!??? Marcello's POV. "Sir!! I think there is a problem, someone is in trouble!" Vincent informed halfway the second he ended the call he was making and walked closer to me. Hearing such a statement from his lips made my heart race like never before and my eyes bulged out like they were the part of my body I was going to listen to Vincent's news with. I couldn't believe that another tragic event was going to happen to me after all these years of pain. My mom died in my arms just this way and now someone else was on the line. 'Who would it be this Time? Who is leaving me slowly?' I pondered for a second as my head was filled with conflicting thoughts about my current situation and my heart throbbing against my chest. I darted my stare from Vincent for a moment in deep thoughts before turning back to look at him with a question emitting my mouth. "What happened? Who is dying this time?" I asked abruptly as I needed a response from him immediately. He paused for a
A Kidney Donor?.Marcello's POV."Sir, I'm sorry but you can't leave here with our patient like that. She's still unconscious!!" A fair nurse who looked like a ghost picked up from the gutter stood in my way with a frown on her face as she tried blocking my passage.I halted at a stand for a second, loading what she had said to me and anger swelled up in my veins knowing that they weren't trying their best and yet, they wanted my wife to stay with them?.'What a joke!'....."Your patient??" I halved a sneer on my lips before darting my gaze to my wife who wasn't even moving before I turned to the nurse again without any hint of humour on my face.My eyes assessed her dressing from the top of her head down to her feet and I must say, I was disappointed at the hands that had been laid on my wife's body just because of Sarah's thoughtless attitude."She isn't your patient dear Bitch... if she was, you wouldn't have left her this way!!" I asserted, tightening my grip on Karissa who was be
I'll Be Her Donor; Take Mine.Marcello's POV."Take her in immediately!!" I instructed with a deep voice the second I got to the entrance of the hospital with Sarah and Karissa under the heavy downpour.The nurses who were standing before the entrance of the hospital immediately obeyed and without hesitation, they carried her off my back and had her placed gently on a stretcher.Karissa kept moaning in pain as she clutched her right side tightly with her eyes shut. I couldn't tell how painful it was but I was sure she wasn't herself at that moment and couldn't even hear us speak."What will be the end this time? Death or life?" I mumbled as a tear dropped from my eyes while I stared at her in regrets.As they rushed her into the hospital's hallway, I followed suit knowing that I needed to be aware of what was really wrong or going on with her.I couldn't let them take her away from me, not now that she was critically sick.We immediately came to a stop for a minute at the sight of the
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