The next morning, Liana yawned as she opened her eyes. She took her phone and gaped when she saw so many missed calls from Tony, immediately she called him back, and luckily he picked the call. He informed her to meet him at Starries hotel so he can do some shoppings for her. After she was done speaking with him, she hung up then went to the bathroom to take a bath.
Some minutes later, she came out from the washroom and quickly got dressed. She was busy putting on her sneakers when her phone rang again. She decided not to pick the call since it was Rosee that called her. She took a glance at the mirror and scurried out of the room. As soon as she got outside, she flagged down a cab and got in. After a while she got to her destination and hopped out of the car, she ran into the hotel and was surprised to see Tony standing in front of her.“You are thirty minutes late” Tony muttered loudly for her hearShe immediately apologised, he nodded and smiled. Liana was surprised when he smiled at her, he looked handsome and cool, she was busy drooling at him when he kissed her. Everyone gasped as they stared at the both of them, Liana immediately used her hair to cover her face, she stared at him in disbelief.“Pervert” She muttered.“Did you say something right now?” He asked, innocently even when he heard her loud and clear, and she shook her head, pretending no words came out from her mouth.They left the hotel holding hands. Getting outside,they hopped into the car and the driver drove off. Liana kept on glancing at him, he smirked and rested his head on her shoulder. It had never occurred to her that Tony could be so gentle and calm. When they got to the mall, Tony opened the car door gently for her, they got down from the car and walked into the mall, she faked a smile as they checked out the clothes, Tony was the one choosing a cloth for her, they were walking around when Liana spotted a pink gown dress with a white bag, she smiled and stared at it.“I want that” She said, pointing at the dress.Tony glanced at her and at the dress, he nodded and picked the dress for her. After some minutes they were done choosing the dresses, Tony gave it to her and asked her to go to the changing room to check it out, and she left. He was on his phone speaking with Liam on the phone when Liana walked out of the changing room, he was stunned, she called him but he was lost staring at her and she walked up to him then tapped him jolting him out of his review.“Li…ana…Liana” He stuttered.“How is it?” She asked with a smile.He nodded and smiled at her in return, she rolled her eyeball and went in to get change again.Hours later, she was checking out the outfit then they paid, they were walking out of the mall when Tony’s phone suddenly rang, he picked the call as they walked out. When he was done speaking on the phone he hung and turned to Liana who was about to enter the car.“Babe, I need to go somewhere… take a cab” He said and gave her money.Without wasting much time, he entered the car and the driver drove off, Liana stared at the money in her hand and sighed out loud.“How could he tell me to take a cab when we came here together… I thought he was nice but now I can see that he was only pretending, he even dared to call me babe” She thought and squeezed the money in her hand.She was standing on the road when she saw a cab coming, she immediately stopped the car and told the driver her destination, she got in then the driver drove off.Meanwhile on the other side, Tony went to see one of his Mistresses. He got to the room his Mistress was in and met her half naked. He smirked as he sat down on the bed, she moved closer to him and hugged him tightly, pressed her boobs on him, he smiled and fondled one of boobs. He kissed as he fondled on the bed, they lay down on the bed still kissing.Some minutes later, they were done having sex, he poured himself a wine and gulped it. After he was done, he wore his shirt and was about to leave the room when she held him.“When are we gonna meet again?” She asked, rubbing his chest seductively.“Don’t worry…when I need you, I will call you” He replied as he buttoned his shirt then he left.Getting outside, he hopped into the car and headed straight to his Parents Mansion. When he got there, he met his father sitting in the sitting room glancing through a magazine, he called him as he sat down on the chair.“Tony, you came…where is your Fiancé? Your mom already informed me that you are bringing her today” Mr Black asked, gazing at him.He dropped the magazine and faced him, Tony shook his head then glanced at him.“Dad, she is not feeling well. That was the reason I didn’t come with her…where Is mom?” He asked.“It’s okay, your mom is in the kitchen preparing the dishes” He replied and Tony nodded.He stood up and left to check on his mom in the kitchen. He tiptoed into the kitchen and met his mom speaking with one of the maids, he hugged her from behind smiling. Mrs Black turned to him with a smile.“When did you come in?” She asked, smiling.“When you are busy speaking with her?” He replied, pointing at the maid who was staring at the floor.“Okay…where is Liana? Is she in the sitting room? Let me go and see her” She said and was about to leave when he held her hand.“Mom, calm down…I didn’t come with her, she is sick”’ He muttered.Mrs Black nodded and continued with what she was doing, Tony left the kitchen to have a conversation with his Dad.TBC.It’s weekend, Liana was in her room sleeping peacefully when her sister rushed in calling her name. She groaned as she forcefully opened her eyes. She yawned and got on bed then rushed her out of the room immediately she heard what she said. Getting outside she met Tony standing in front of his car, she composed herself and walked slowly towards him.“Good morning” She greeted and he responded.“Go and dress up… I want you to visit my parents today” He muttered as he stared at her.She nodded and went back inside to take her bath. After she was done bathing, she came out from the washroom and quickly got dressed. As soon as she was done, she scurried out of the room, Tony was stunned when she came out, she called him but he was lost staring at her so she moved closer to him.“Am I that pretty?” She whispered in his ear, smiling.He scoffed and looked away, he smirked as he opened the car door for her, she hopped into the car. The drive to the Mansion was so silent nobody spoke to them
Liana woke up early the next morning and looked at the clock. When she saw what time it was, she jumped out of bed and rushed into the bathroom to take a shower.After a few minutes, she emerged from the bathroom and quickly got dressed. Without stopping to look at herself in the mirror, she hurried out of the room and down the street. She spotted a cab and flagged it down, giving the driver her destination address.Some minutes later, she arrived at her destination and got out of the cab, sprinting into the hotel. She pushed open the door and hurried into the kitchen. Lucas was there already, and he nodded at her as she entered. He informed her that Tony had called for her. Liana felt her heart skip a beat, and her hands began to tremble. "What should I do?" she whispered, her voice shaking.Lucas smirked, then she left the kitchen and headed towards Tony's office. When she got there, she saw a woman sitting on Tony's lap, smirking as if she knew what was going on."Boss, you asked f
As night fell, Liana finished tidying up the kitchen and was about to leave when Tony walked in. She was taken aback to see him, knowing he would likely cause trouble again. She wished she could find a way to get out of the situation. She ignored him and turned to leave, but he grabbed her hand and pulled her back, turning her to face him."Are you ignoring me or trying to avoid me?" he smirked."Please let me go," she managed to say, but he only tightened his grip. "You're not going anywhere," he said, his voice hard. "You belong to me, and you're not leaving."Liana gasped in pain and tried to pull her hand away, but he held on even tighter. She felt a flash of anger and fear, and her heart began to race. "I never belonged to you," she said, her voice shaking. "And I won't stay here if I don't want to."Tony's eyes flashed with anger, and he slammed her against the wall, pinning her arms to her sides. "You have no choice," he said, his face inches from hers. "You're mine, and you're
Liana walked into the hotel, her steps echoing in the empty hallways as she headed towards the kitchen. Once there, she began preparing the dishes that were due to be served to guests. As the aroma of spices and sauces filled the air, Thomas entered the kitchen and greeted her with a warm smile."Hey there, Liana. Busy day, huh?" he asked, pulling on his apron as he prepared to assist her with the cooking."Yes, it's quite the day," Liana responded, not looking up from her work.Just as Thomas was about to speak, the kitchen door swung open, revealing Lucas. Both Liana and Thomas stopped what they were doing and turned to greet him."Good morning," Liana and Thomas greeted respectfully, her tone deferential.Lucas nodded in acknowledgment, but his expression was stern. "Time is money, and we don't have much of it. Liana, go and serve the customers in room 202, and you, Thomas, clear the table in room 291, the customers just left.” he commanded and they nodded.As soon as he left, Th
Liana looked down at the mess, her mind racing as the man continued to glare at her. She knew this wasn't good, and she braced herself for his reaction."Do you have any idea what a mess you've made? How am I supposed to enjoy my meal now?" the man seethed, his voice rising in volume."I'm so sorry, sir, I will get a replacement dish right away and u will make sure this area is clean as possible" Liana stammered, trying to contain her own emotions."Well, you'd better hurry up, young lady. You're costing me valuable time," the man snapped.Liana bit her lip, her cheeks burning with embarrassment. She scurried back to the kitchen, the tray still in her hands, the remnants of the macaroni and cheese now strewn across the dining room floor."Liana, what happened?" Lucas asked, with a frown.Liana tried to explain the situation to Lucas."I tripped over this kid who ran in front of me. I tried to catch the tray, but it was too late. What am I going to do? I messed up the customer's meal,
As Liana spun around to face her attacker, her heart skipped a beat as she recognized Tony's dark, brooding features. She quickly pulled away from him, apologizing profusely, but before she could escape, he grasped her hand. "You know if you leave now, you can't leave forever. Our marriage is in a month," he said, his voice low and ominous. Liana's jaw dropped. "Marriage? I thought you said we were..." she began, her voice trailing off in confusion. "My parents want us to get married” he said. Tony's revelation left Liana reeling. "But...my mother..." she began, her thoughts scattering in a million different directions. Tony shrugged, his expression cold and indifferent. "Your mother isn't my concern. My parents want this wedding, and you'll do as I say." Liana's anger surged, her voice rising with each word. "You can't just force me into this! I'm not some toy you can manipulate as you please. I'm a human being, with my own feelings and desires. Tony, his voice d
As it was evening, Liana began to collect her belongings, preparing to leave for the day. Her heart thudded heavily in her chest, for she knew Tony had been ordered by Ms. Black to escort her home.Before Liana could make her escape, Tony, frustrated and impatient, seized her by the arm, his fingers digging into her skin like the claws of a beast. He yanked her towards the car."My mother told me to take you home. Get in." he spat.With Liana in his grasp, Tony shoved her into the backseat of the car, her body landing in an ungainly heap. As she lay crumpled on the leather seats, she clutched at her throbbing arm, wincing in pain.He slammed the door behind her with a deafening thud, his cold eyes raking over her as if she were nothing more than a piece of dirt.Liana sat frozen in the car, her breath coming in short, panicked gasps. Her mind raced, desperate for a way out of this situation. But Tony's threats rang clear in her head, a reminder of the danger that awaited her if she tr
Liana's eyes fluttered open, her groggy mind taking a moment to catch up with the morning light streaming through the window. As she slowly pushed herself off the bed, her sister, Sarah, bounced into the room, her excitement palpable."Hey, sis! I need some money for my project," Sarah exclaimed, her eyes lit up with enthusiasm."Sarah, I'll transfer the money to you as soon as I receive my salary," Liana replied, her voice still laced with sleep.Sarah's smile faltered slightly, her youthful exuberance dampened by Liana's response. "But sis, that's two weeks away. I need the money now," she insisted, the pleading tone in her voice undeniable."I know, Sarah, but I don't have the money right now. I'll try to figure something out." Liana sighed, her shoulders sagging. "Okay, sis. I just really need this for my project. It's important" shemurmured, her disappointment evident in her voice.Liana's heart twisted in her chest, her love for her sister warring with her financial limitation
Liana sat outside her mother's ward, her heart heavy with guilt and sorrow. Tears streamed down her face as she blamed herself for not realizing her mother's medicine had run out. Sarah came and sat next to her, patting her back in a comforting gesture.Minutes later, Mrs Black arrived, noticing Liana's puffy eyes from all the crying. She sat down beside Liana and said reassuringly, "Liana, please don't worry. Your mom will be alright. Don't blame yourself.”As Liana looked up at Mrs Black, her voice trembled as she spoke, “But if I had been there for her, if I had noticed the medicine, maybe she wouldn’t have fallen ill.”Mrs Black gently held Liana's hand. “Liana, your mother is a strong woman. She doesn’t want you to worry about her, and that’s why she didn’t tell you about her medicine. She loves you, and wants you to focus on your life. You are not to blame for this.”Liana listened, her head bowed, and her shoulders shaking with quiet sobs. She knew Mrs Black was right, but she
Liana was stunned to see her sister with Mr. Black, she wheeled Tony's chair closer to them. In a hushed tone, she asked, "Sarah, what are you doing here?""Liana, mom collapsed after you left the house this morning,” Sarah explained in a shaky voice. “She has been admitted here."Liana’s eyes widened in shock. "What? How? I need to see her. Now!"Sarah continued, her voice breaking, "The medicines were finished. She didn’t want to trouble you and tried to hide it from you. But she has been coughing up blood, Liana.” Sarah's eyes welled up with tears, and she turned away to hide her tears.Mr. Black’s heart went out to the girls, his expression solemn. “Liana, let's ask the doctor if we can see her,” he suggested.Liana nodded as she followed Mr Black and Sarah to her mother’s ward, leaving Tony behind.Liana's heart thundered in her chest as she neared the door of her mother’s ward. Just as she reached for the door handle, a nurse appeared, stopping them in their tracks.“I’m sorry,
As the afternoon sun streamed through the hospital room window, Liana rested her head on her arm, dozing off in a chair beside Tony’s bed. Tony, however, was laying down, his fingers tapping away at his phone screen. The quiet peace of the room was broken by the sound of the door opening, and the cheerful voices of Mr. and Mrs. Black filling the air.Mrs. Black approached Tony, her gaze softening with concern, “Feeling any better, dear?”“Yes, mom… when will the doctor discharge me?” Tony asked, eager to return home.Mrs. Black smiled reassuringly, “Soon, my boy. But let’s not rush it. You need to get your strength back.” She then turned to Liana, gently shaking her awake.Liana groaned, her eyes fluttering open. “Oh! Mrs. Black, I didn’t realize you were here. I’m sorry for falling asleep,” she apologized, blushing slightly at her lack of awareness.Mrs. Black patted Liana’s shoulder, a warm smile on her face. “Don’t worry, my dear. Resting is important too. Now, both of you must be
"What?!" Liana exclaimed.After the call disconnected, she immediately dialed Ms. Black's number. The line rang once but Ms. Black didn’t pickup, she dialled the number again, and finally, Ms. Black picked up."Hello, ma'am," Liana said, trying to keep her voice steady."Liana? What's going on? It is past midnight, why are you calling?" Ms. Black said, as she yawned."Ma'am, it is Tony. I was called at the hospital that he got into an accident. We need to go to the hospital." Liana said, cutting straight to the point. She provided the name of the hospital, and Ms. Black hung up without another word.Liana, growing increasingly desperate, turned to her phone again, she opened the indrive app, searching for an uber. But there were no cars available. "How am I going to get there?" she muttered to herself, her heart racing. After several minutes of trying to find a solution, she realized there was nothing she could do in the middle of the night. Liana heaved a sigh as she resigned herse
That night, after spending time in the movie theater, Tony and the ladies left and headed to his car. Tony drove swiftly, eager to drop Liana off at her place, but he couldn’t help but think of Sophia, who was sitting beside him. He couldn’t wait to have her that night.When they arrived, Tony dropped Liana off on the street, which was already dark and deserted.As Tony drove away, Liana stood on the sidewalk, watching the taillights disappear into the night. She couldn’t help but feel a chill creep up her spine as the sounds of the city faded away, leaving her alone in the darkness.Liana stood on the sidewalk, anxiously waiting for a can, but not a single car showed up. She began to regret her decision, but she knew her family's well being depended on her. Hours passed, and just when she was about to give up hope, a cab finally appeared. Liana quickly flagged it down, and the cab came to a halt."Where are you headed, ma'am?" the driver asked.Liana gave him her destination, still
In the busy kitchen, the aroma of various dishes filled the air. Liana picked up a tray, ready to serve a customer, when one of her colleagues approached her and informed her that Lucas wanted to see her. Liana nodded and placed the tray down before heading to meet Lucas.She stepped outside, and noticed Lucas speaking with Thomas."You asked to see me," she said as she approached them."Mr. Tony requested your presence in his office," Lucas said, mentioning Tony's name.Liana's heart sank at the mention of Tony's name. She wanted to refuse but she knew she couldn't defy Tony’s command.She forced a smile as she nodded and said, "I understand. I'll go see him now."As she made her way to Tony's office, her mind raced with bitter thoughts. She didn't want to be around him, but she knew she had to put up a convincing front. After all, she didn't want Tony’s mother to suspect their fake relationship.Arriving in front of Tony’s office door, she gently knocked on the door, she heard a gru
The next morning, Liana was busy cooking in the restaurant's kitchen when Lucas called for her. He handed her a slip with an order and asked her to serve the couple in room 306. Liana took the paper and checked the dishes ordered.As Liana turned to head back to the kitchen, she heard a familiar voice. She feigned a smile as she saw Tony's mother approaching her."Liana, why are you in a waitress uniform?" Ms. Black asked.“Mom, I thought I should assist my future husband before we get married,” Liana stuttered, looking down.“You are thoughtful but do you…” Ms. Black began but Liana interrupted.“Mom, I only want to help him,” she said with a smile.“Okay, if that is what you want. It's fine," Ms. Black said. Just as she was about to leave, she stopped and turned back to Liana, taking her hand."Let's go to his office together," she suggested.Liana's eyes widened in surprise."Ms. Black, Liana needs to serve a customer," Lucas said, stepping in, and Ms. Black glared at him."How da
Mrs Victoria stared at Liana in shock, her mind racing to process the news."Darling," she began, her voice tinged with concern, "why the rush to get married? How long have you known this man?" she asked.Liana's face remained resolute as she replied, "Mom, there's nothing wrong with this marriage. I love him and I want to spend my life with him."Mrs Victoria sighed, her eyes searching her daughter's face for any sign of doubt. "I know, but I'm just worried about you," she said gently."Mom, please, I know what I'm doing," Liana pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation.Mrs Victoria's gaze softened as she saw the determination in her eyes. "Alright, I won't stand in your way," she said, sighing heavily.As her mother turned away, Liana couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. She knew her mother was worried for a reason, but there was more to this than she could tell her."I'm sorry, Mom. I had to do this for you," Liana thought to herself as a wave of emotion washed over her.Sh
Tony issued a command to Lucas, instructing him to call Liana from the hotel. They both would soon be leaving to check her wedding dress fitting. Minutes later, Liana exited the hotel, only to be greeted with the sight of Tony engrossed in conversation with a mysterious woman. She stood there, watching from the corner, as the woman leaned in and planted a soft kiss on Tony's cheek before disappearing into the distance.Liana's heart sank as she watched Tony's casual response to the intimate gesture. "Is he really the man I'm about to marry?" she thought, a wave of uncertainty washing over her.With a heavy sigh, she steeled herself and made her way towards Tony, mustering a brave face. He smiled smugly as he spotted her, opening the car door and sliding into the driver's seat. Liana followed suit, her mind still reeling from the unsettling sight she had just witnessed.Liana settled into the passenger seat, the cool leather providing little comfort for the tumultuous emotions swirlin