Marcus's POVLost.That's what I feel right now.Words of Amari still lingers in my mind.My daughter wants us to be a complete and happy family but in making that happen someone will get hurt."Are you okay?"It was her...Alice.She is smiling at me as she waits for my answer.I stared at her face finding the courage to tell everything.I let out a deep breath and reached for her hand. I saw how her smile faded and it was replaced by a confused look. "What's wrong?" she asked worry evident in her tone."Amari..." I started. "She's my daughter, Alice,"It was followed by a long pause. She stared at me and it somehow scared me when she fell silent.Is she mad?"H-How? I thought..." She is having a hard time processing everything. I can see it. I gently caressed her hand and smiled at her."She's my daughter Alice. Lillian told me,"I saw pain cross her eyes when I mentioned Lillian. I know she hates her for everything she has done.She witnessed how Lillian turned me into a criminal
Lillian's POVI waved my hands at Lucas and when his car disappeared from my sight I turned around."Shit." I flinched when I saw Marcus. His arms folded on his chest while looking at me as if I committed a crime or something.Is he mad at me for sending Lucas off?"Where's Amari?" I asked instead."Is he the reason why you didn't reply to my message?" he asked coldly."You texted me?" I have no idea. I left my phone in the room and I didn't get a chance to check it.Is that the reason why he rushed here? Because I didn't reply to his message.He didn't say anything but his piercing blue eyes made my body shiver in fear.He's mad I can see it.I bowed my head and started playing with my fingers. "I'm sorry," I apologized without looking at him.I can't look at him. He looks mad and anger in his eyes brings fear to my system. Angry people tend to be violent...I'll end up getting hurt."Sorry?" he sarcastically asked.I bit my lower lip to stop my tears from falling. I don't want to
Lillian's POVI can taste the liquor in his mouth.I should pushed him away.This is wrong. He is drunk and he has no idea what he is doing. I shouldn't take advantage of him.I should push him...but I did the opposite.I responded to the intensity of his kisses. His hands start to wander around my body."Marcus." I moaned his name when his hand started rubbing my sensitive part. "T-This is wrong," I uttered.Marcus stopped what he was doing and stared at my face intently.I thought he would stop there but he touched me again. "Don't you want this Lillian?" he asked breathily not breaking off the eye contact."Marcus...please," It was meant to be a plea not for him to continue but for to him stop whatever he is doing but it turned into a moan.I saw lust in his eyes and I know it reflects mine. I could feel my heart beat faster than usual when I felt his finger inside me."Just say you want me back Lillian...and I'll willingly risk everything again...take me back please," He sound
Marcus's POVI saw how her gaze shifted to the ring on Alice's finger.She stared at it for quite some time and when she turned her head at me I saw pain cross her eyes but she hid it by smiling."Congratulations," she said.I felt my chest tightened while looking at her.She must have felt betrayed.After confessing what I truly felt about her last night here I am engaged to Alice.I don't know what's happening to me but I want to explain my side and tell her what happened last night.~Flashback~I drive at full speed filled with rage and pain.Why I am still stuck on her?I should hate her but the more I force myself to hate Lillian the more I am being drawn to her.For five years I tried convincing myself that Lillian didn't love me at all and I should forget her but those fucking five years vanished in thin air when I saw her again.I harshly wiped the tears that fell from my eyes before stepping out of my car.I walked towards my unit and the moment I opened the door I saw Alice
Lillian's POVLosing my daughter is my biggest fear.That will be my death."Mommy where are we going?" Amari curiously asked while watching me pack our things.I stopped what I was doing and looked at her. She looked confused so I smiled at her and gently caressed her face. "Somewhere far Amari,"Her forehead creased and became even more confused. "How about Daddy?" I saw sadness cross her face when she remembered her father. I don't want to do this either but I have to.I know Marcus can easily get Amari's custody because he has money and power. I can't compete with him."I'm sorry my love," Carrying a bag filled with clothes and a small amount of money I stepped out of the room with Amari, ready to leave.But upon opening the main door of our apartment I saw Marcus standing outside.His gaze lingered on me and Amari then shifted to the bag I was carrying."You're leaving?" his voice broke upon asking that question. I looked away. I can't look at him especially when he looks at m
Marcus's POVI turned my head and there I saw Lillian leaning against the door while watching us.When our eyes met she immediately wiped something on her face and smiled at me."Dinner's ready," she said.I nod my head and turn to Alice and Amari who are still occupied in playing. "Let's go, dinner's ready," I said.I carried Amari in my arms while Alice snaked her arms into mine like she always does.When we reached the door I saw Lillian's face. She's smiling but she can't hide the sadness in her eyes."I'll carry Amari," She tried taking Amari from me but I didn't let her. "It's fine, I'll carry her,"She let out a deep breath and nodded her head.She leads the way towards the kitchen.I watched her as she prepared the table.I was about to stand up to help her when Alice held my hand. "I'll help her," she said standing up and started helping Lillian.After that, we settled on the dining table.Lillian is sitting beside Amari, across from me and Alice."I'm not a good cook. I'm n
Lillian's POVI felt his warm hands wander my body.My mind tells me to push him but my body reacts differently.I gave in to his kisses.I gave in to his touches."Marcus," I moaned when he touched me down there.When his calloused palm rubbed against my sensitive part I grabbed his hair and held it tightly as if my life depended on it."Marcus please," I begged when he inserted his finger on mine."You want this Lillian?"His warm breath touches my neck and it adds to the heat I am feeling."Please Marcus...," I pleaded while catching my breath.His movement became faster. I felt something inside me was about to explode.Few more thrusts of his finger inside I felt a hot liquid gushing from my legs."Shit," I cursed as my head fell on the pillow.I watched him as he licked the liquid on his finger. "You taste sweet," he said looking at me directly in the eyes.This is wrong but I felt happy.I felt alive once again.Marcus gently caressed my face and when I felt his warm hand I rest
Lillian's POVI can feel my hands getting cold as I look at Alice.She smiled at me but I couldn't smile back.I fell silent because guilt washed over me."Mommy I'm done!" Our silence broke off when Amari stepped out of the bathroom."Hi Mommy Alice," she happily called Alice.Alice smiled at Amari then opened her arms widely asking for a hug.Amari ran towards Alice and hugged her tightly.I just stood there and watched them being sweet to each other."I brought you something," Alice happily uttered while looking at Amari.I saw how my daughter's eyes glistened with happiness. She looks happy and excited."What is it Mommy Alice?" she politely asked.Alice stood up and then held Amari's hand as she guided my daughter towards the bed.When Amari's eyes landed on the paper bag she looked at Alice with a huge smile plastered on her face. "Is that for me?" Alice chuckled and then nodded her head."Yeah those are for you," she said.Amari excitedly climbed to our bed. I watched her as
Lillian's POVMy memories are still blurry but one thing remains clear.My feelings for him.I know that I love him. My heart feels happy whenever I am with him.I can't remember some memories I have with him but that won't stop me from marrying this man.When the door of the art gallery opened I felt my heart beating loudly against my chest.My hands went cold so I held the bouquet tightly trying to find some strength and ease the nervousness that I was feeling.I roamed my eyes around.I saw art hanging on the wall and everything looked familiar to me but I can't tell when I exactly saw it or what particular memory it holds.As I took a step forward all eyes were on me. People who are close to us are watching my step closely and it made me even more nervous so I fixated my gaze on him...to the man who can calm my storm.He smiled at me but he wiped something on the corner of his eyes as if he was crying.Seeing him cry made the corner of my eyes water as well but I suppressed it so
Marcus's POVI felt my heart swell in happiness as I wrapped them in my arms.The emptiness that I had been trying to battle for a year was now gone.Everything feels complete again.She's finally here.She came back just like what she promised."I told Daddy, Mommy will come back just like what she promised,"A soft chuckle escaped my lips when I heard Amari utter those words.We broke off the hug and my gaze drifted on Lillian again.She's smiling genuinely. A kind of smile that reaches her eyes indicating that she is truly happy."Thank you for not giving up," she uttered.My hand reached for her face and gently caressed her cheeks.I still can't believe it.It feels like a dream seeing her stand in front of me looking at me with her eyes filled with love and happiness."Thank you for coming back," I whispered as my hands gently caressed her cheeks.She leaned her face on my palm and closed her eyes as she found comfort in the warmth of my hand.She looks peaceful to watch.I alway
Lillian's POVI saw happiness glistening in his eyes as he looked at me.He looked happy when I told him about the glimpse of memory that I had but I wasn't sure if it was mine or if my mind was playing tricks on me.I was confused if I was Lillian or if I was just forcing myself to believe that I was Lillian just to fill the memories that I had lost.Up until now I still can't remember anything and it frustrates me.I am slowly doubting my parents wondering if they are telling the truth or making me believe in lies.But why would they do that? Why would they lie to me?Why am I doubting them just because of this man in front of me whom I barely knew?His happiness was replaced by confusion when I fell silent.He was about to hold my hand but I hid it behind me afraid that if he touched me I might feel something again.Pain crossed his eyes when I refused to be touched by him."What's wrong?" he asked pain filling his voice.I shook my head and avoided his gaze. I focused my eyes in f
Marcus's POVI finished my work early so I headed home.I searched the house to look for the kids until I heard giggles coming from the garden.I followed the laughter and there I saw Amari sitting on a small chair while painting a flower on the canvas while Augustus was on his stroller playing with his toy.My gaze then shifted to Isabelle.She's smiling while putting some colours on the canvas.She's painting the same sunset that she ruined.Her every stroke reminds me of Lillian.I was taken back to that moment when I watched Lillian draw the sunset.The way she put colour on the canvas is the same way Lillian coloured the sky.I watched her every moment intently and as I watched how she mixed different colors I felt my heart ache.She's Lillian.I am sure she's Lillian but why is she lying to us?Why is she hiding in the name of Isabelle?Does she forget about us?Or maybe I am just being drowned in longing once again making myself believe that Lillian is still alive?Maybe I am j
Isabelle's POVMy heart started to race.When I stepped inside the cab I held my chest tightly and let out heavy breaths, panting as if I came from a long run.After giving my address to the driver I leaned my head against the window and focused my attention outside.Why am I acting this way?Why did my heart race when he kissed me?"Maam we are already here,"I was pulled out of my thoughts when I heard the driver speak.I immediately handed my fare and stepped out of the cab.I stared at the house standing in front of me.It was a white house just enough for a small family.I grew up here they said but this place doesn't feel familiar.I can't remember any memories I have in this house. Even fragments.It's been a year since the accident happened but I still can't remember anything.They are telling me stories but it doesn't ring a bell. I can't find it inside me, the memories they telling.I let out a deep breath and walked towards our house.The moment I stepped inside I heard my
Marcus's POVI can't look away.I am having a hard time processing everything.She looks exactly like Lillian.Her hair is a bit different since it was cut short but her other features resemble Lillian.The only difference is that she looks at us differently.She looks confused as if she's looking at a stranger."Your name is Isabelle?" I asked still having a hard time accepting that she's not Lillian.She slowly nods her head. "Yes Sir," she politely responded.I saw her gaze shifted to Amari. Her gaze lingered before she looked at me again."My Mom left for a while to process some documents for my father's operation so she told me to look after your son for a while. I am sorry she's in a hurry so she failed to inform you,"She talks so gently.Her voice sounds exactly like Lillian and while I listened to her I felt pain surge in my system.She reminds me of Lillian and it hurts."I'm sorry if we scared you. You look exactly like my late wife so we thought you were her,"I swallowed
Marcus's POVIt's been a year since she left but I am still mourning. Everything still feels empty and I have no idea if I will ever recover.If Amari isn't here I bet I already killed myself. She's the only reason why I chose to survive each day.She needs a father so I have to be strong and act like I am still okay even though my insides are shattered into pieces."Daddy, where's my uniform?" I heard her shouting from her room.I immediately wiped my hands and hurriedly ran towards my daughter.Upon opening her room I saw her searching her cabinet."It's here. I ironed it earlier," I said as I got the uniform hanging on her cabinet."Once you're done here head to the kitchen and eat your breakfast okay?" She smiled at me and nodded her head.I stared at her face for quite some time before I smiled back.I always do that whenever I miss Lillian. I always stare at our daughter's face because I can see a glimpse of her in Amari.Whenever I look at Amari it feels like she's still here.
Marcus's POV"Daddy,"It was that soft call that made me lift my head.When I saw my daughter standing in front of me with tears streaming down her face I felt my chest tightened.I can see Lillian in Amari. She looks like her and that made everything feel heavy.I tried to act strong in front of her but when her small arms pulled me into a tight hug the tears that I had been suppressing fell non-stop.I cried on my daughter's shoulder, releasing all the pain and heaviness inside me.I thought after crying the pain and heaviness inside my chest would vanish or somehow lessen but nothing happened.My tears already dried out but the pain didn't subside. It still feels too much.When Amari broke off the hug she cupped my face and smiled at me."Let's go home, Daddy. Let's wait for me Mommy in our house. Let's wait for her in our home,"I bit my lower lip when tears were about to fall once again.I stared at my daughter's face and I can't help but blame myself for what happened.If I just
Lillian's POVDays after what happened Amari finally decided to come with Marcus.I don't want to let her go but for now, I have to but I'll make sure to work hard so I can get my daughter's custody.Carrying all my things I stepped out of the house and grabbed a taxi to go towards Marcus' place.I still have things to do. I need to finish the artwork because he already paid for it. I can feel that Alice doesn't want my presence but she has no choice.When I arrived at the house it was awfully quiet so I started searching for them.I put my things first in the living room before I started roaming around.After a while I heard voices coming from the room upstairs so I traced it.I didn't want to eavesdrop but curiosity filled me especially when I heard my daughter's name.I recognized their voices. It was Alice and Matthew's voices."Why can't we just tell them the truth? Just come with me, Alice. Why do you have to go crazy over Marcus when he is treating you this way?" I hear desperat