The Devil Doesn't Bargain.Marcello's POV.**************One week later…. "Marcello is seen in his study room, looking all cold and quiet, but yet lost in his thoughts and buried in fury…" ******"She isn't Crippled" (clicks..).Relaxing on my executive couch and sipping my wine from my transparent but yet portable wine cup, I thought about what would become of me now that I knew the truth about Karissa."I shouldn't have stopped investigating back then!" I heaved a heavy sigh as I stared endlessly at the table that was placed before me.Still trying to fix or place the right pegs into the right holes and know what to do, Vincent walked into the sitting room with a bold but yet unhappy aura all over him."...." I refused to utter a word to him as I drummed the edge of my couch with my fingers."She has been in the hospital for over three days now, don't you think it is time for you to go see her, Sir Marcello?" He asked, making me wonder what I was to him.He had spoken up to me
Take Over Now!!Marcello's POV."Who the fuck is there?" I questioned with rage taking over me."Sir, it's … Vincent." Vincent's voice echoed from outside my room which made me furious. I trudged towards the door angrily just to warn him to stop coming at me.I warned him earlier to let me be and here he was again, still coming to be a bother to me.I was sure he was coming to inform me about going to meet Karissa and I just didn't want that."What the hell are you doing here? What do you want from me this time Vincent?" I bellowed the split second I opened the room door to Vincent who looked rather calm than hot.He looked pale at that and it made me worry about his health for a moment."Sir…" he whispered, making me focus on his eyes this time rather than his face.He instantly gave me an eye signal which he usually does only when my dad is around him."What?" I muttered, still staring at him so he could explain more to me. Because last I checked, my dad was still in the UK.So gett
Touch Me Please.Karissa's POV.********At The Hospital…."Marcello didn't come!" I mumbled as I played with my fingers in sadness. I was so focused on the fact that Marcello would reject me the second he laid his eyes on me when fortunately, a knock was heard on my hospital door."Come in!!" I invited, wiping off the tiny tears that had rolled down my cheek."Good morning ma'am" Sarah greeted the minute she walked into my room with the brightest smile on her face. The second she saw me sitting on my bed, she couldn't help but wish me good health and I loved that."We need to leave now, Mrs. Mario. Where are your belongings?" She inquired, making me point to the direction where they were."There…" She walked over to where my bags were kept and with a delightful heart, I watched her do her thing.She turned to me and had a quick glance at me before continuing with what she was doing."What?" I chuckled, awaiting her response."Are you sure you are ready to go home now, ma'am?" Sarah
What Is He Up To?Marcello's POV.Standing closer to my window a day after Karissa had returned home, I wondered what life would have been if everyone was fair to each other.I was so lost in my thoughts about Karissa that the devil herself walked into my room without my permission. I was sure she was the one, it was her footsteps alright."What do you want from me, you liar?" I questioned Karissa with a cold glance as I stood closer to the window."I…" she stuttered, which I disliked so much. If she was going to talk to me, then she should be able to stand bold other than acting too weak."I don't need your help!" I uttered before continuing with what I was doing, looking outside my window."Come on Marcello, I know that you want me right now, I know you want to feel me, you want to touch me Marcello!" A whisper that was so tempting sounded right below my chin as I focused on my window.I turned around immediately to ask her to leave the room, realising the kind of impact her voice w
You Are No Saint Yourself.Karissa's POV.Relaxing on the couch that was in the sitting room, I reminisced about the moment when Marcello had to send me out of his room without looking back.All because I tried my best in hiding the fact that I wasn't crippled. I heaved a heavy sigh as bitterness filled my heart.I wished things never happened the way it was happening though. I had turned into a stranger overnight because of my sister's wish in my house."I still shouldn't have accepted to help her!" I grumbled, rolling my eyes in regrets.With my head inclined to the ground as I pondered on my next move to make him smile at me, I heard trudging steps, coming closer to where I was sitting.I raised my gaze to where it was coming from and to my greatest surprise, it was Marcello, again.He had just sent me out of his room, and here he was , coming towards my direction.'Was he coming to apologise for treating me that way?' I contemplated as I stood to my feet in excitement.I was going
Where The Fuck Did She Go?Marcello's POV."You committed a crime too by not informing me you were a Mafia so why the fuck are you trying to make me look like a fool??" Karissa bellowed as she stood right before me.I knew she wasn't always the soft kind but I never expected her to hack off before my face in such a way."You were no saint yourself Marcello!! Why the fuck do you keep coming at me when you can just forgive me?" "What is that supposed to mean Karissa??" I questioned in an authoritative tone with my eyes opened to her sight."I did what I had to do to save you, and yet you are not grateful for it? I should have just let you die in their hands.!" She asserted with a scoff leaving her lips.************"Arrgghhh!!" I sat up on my bed stiffly with a groan escaping my lips in annoyance. 'What was she thinking about now? What was she up to?.' I contemplated as I wasn't sure about the reason for her reaction.I never imagined Karissa yelling at me and making me see reasons w
Stay Still, Karissa.Karissa's POV."Make sure she doesn't leave the house Sarah.. if I come back and search for her, then you wouldn't be Happy to hear sad news from me!" Marcello let out a strict warning to Sarah who was outside the room.He must have also blamed me for his sudden accident yesterday.I couldn't hear him yell at her and that was because I left the house last time without telling anyone where I was heading to.Although I was mad or angry right now because of his reaction, one thing was for sure.. I had fun where I had sneaked out to.I left the house earlier on to go meet with Elvis. Yes, Elvis ,Marcello's best friend who had visited us earlier on after we got married and later came to take me out.I know he tried making me fall for him but the truth was, I had fun staying with him back then and seeing how rude my husband was to me, I couldn't help but go meet up with him again in his house.I recalled the second he hugged me, the moment he stared at me from his door
It's Over Between Us Ava.Marcello's POV."What the hell are you doing? Kissing her?" Ava blurted out in fury as she stared at me kissing Karissa from afar.I paused for a second as I disengaged from kissing Karissa. I turned to Ava in a cold stare and instantly, my lips twitched into a mischievous grin."It's over between us Ava… I don't ever want to see you here again!" I pronounced, with Karissa's hands held in mine as I glared at Ava."Don't tell me you are breaking up with me because of this twerp!!" Ava giggled mockingly as she came closer to me and my wife."Point of correction, She is my wife and not a twerp!! Do you get that?" I gruffed in anger as I made it clear to her."Suit yourself, Marcello.. I just know that you would be coming back for me soon!" She whispered as she made a soft touch on my chest which exasperated me.I was going to grab her hand and take it off my chest but then, Karissa did the job for me.She grabbed Ava's hand and tossed it away from my chest which
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