Stacy’s POVAt first I didn’t know how to react, then I felt a series of emotions all at one, surprise, anger but then I decided in my head that it’s probably a joke, Marcelo is just trying to pull my legs.I mean it has to be, he can’t possibly be asking me to marry him.I started laughing out really loud, and he just kept staring at me with no emotion on his face like he didn’t just make the craziest joke moments ago.“You’re joking right?” I said amidst laughter.“Have I ever joked with you Stacy?” He asked, still keeping a straight face.“You don’t even love me, scratch that you don’t even like me,” I said seriously because he doesn’t seem like he’s joking anymore.“Yes I do not love you,” he said without missing his words.I felt some kind of way when he said that, what was I even expecting from him anyway.It’s the way he’s acting so unbothered, it is getting me riled up. How can he sit there confidently telling me that? He doesn’t feel anything for me, I mean is there any other
Marcelo’s POVI feel bad, Stacy looks more broken than she looked when she came earlier, I caused her pain.I’m sure she’s thinking I’m trying to exploit her because her mother is sick but that’s not the truth. I just want to get what belongs to me from my uncle. I almost told her the actual truth but I had to caution myself to protect her.I decided to call Cathy. She hasn’t reported to work since the last time we spoke. I picked up the phone and dialed her phone.“Cathy, why haven’t you reported to work?” I asked her. Wasn’t really in the best mood. “Calm down tiger, what got you all worked up, you woke up on the wrong side of the bed or what?” She said, sensing my mood.“Everything is just tiring, I’ll be fine though just report to work soon.”“Okay boss,” she said and I ended the call.I went downstairs to get a cup of coffee and I saw Elle coming out of her room. “Where’s Stacy?” She questioned.“She left, didn’t she tell you?” I asked.“No, she didn’t say anything to me before
Stacy’s POVWhen I got to the hospital I met Jennifer waiting for me outside which is weird.“Jennifer, why are you outside?”“Stacy,” she said with tears in her eyes which made me more scared. “Mum had a crisis. She is currently in the emergency room,” she explained amidst tears.“Oh my God, I muttered tears rolling down my eyes.I rushed inside the hospital to the emergency room, the doctor just came out of the room.“Miss Stacy,” he said as he saw me.“Doctor, how's my mother now? Is she okay? What is wrong with her again? I asked, throwing so many questions at him.“She’s okay for now but her surgery needs to be done soon. The virus is spreading really fast, he said, looking at me sadly.“You said to meet up with the payment and I’m trying my best to meet up with it, I thought I still had time.” I said, crying my eyes out.“You need to act faster, the sickness is getting out of hand and I know I told you there was time but as at this morning when your mom had a seizure, it shows w
Marcelo’s POVWhen Cathy told me Jones might be selling part of my father’s company shares to the Ravens, I almost didn’t believe it because no sane person would want to do that.“Cathy, do you know when and where the transaction will take place.” I asked.“Later this week Marcelo, she said with a sigh,“This week? And I’m just hearing about this?” I said furiously. “Then what am I paying these guys for, they only know how to bring me stale information,” I said fuming.“Calm down Marcelo, this information is only known by few people, no ordinary person can find that information. She explained to him.“It took me a lot of patience and well stalling to figure it out and I almost gave up myself. Marcelo.” She said, meeting his eyes.“Shit! Shit, I swear I’m going to kill that bastard with my hands.”“I wonder what else he’s hiding, Cathy said.“My uncle Jones has decided to ruin me but before he does that I’ll take the first step.”“Cathy, I need to go somewhere, I’ll see you later,” I
Stacy’s POVI got to the mansion later that day to see Marcelo but he wasn’t in. “Hi Elle, I said, giving my girl a hug. I missed her so much.“Stacyyy,” she shouted.“How’re you baby?”“I’m fine but I’m mad at you, you left that day without saying goodbye,” she said with a pout on her lips.“I’m so sorry, something urgent came up,” I explained to her.“You should have told me, she said,“I’m sorry baby, forgive me please. I said, putting my hands together while giving her a puppy look.“Fine, I forgive you,” she said,“You have such a kind heart,” I told her, trying to make her forgive me more.“I’m amazing,” she said with a bright smile.“Have you seen your brother around?” I asked.“No I only heard the sound of his car when he was leaving the house, he left without saying anything.”“Oh wow, no problem baby.” I said to her, “Where’s Rose?” I asked.“She’s arranging my room upstairs even when I told her I’m a big girl and I can do it myself,” she said with a scowl on her face. “S
Marcelo’s POVStacy just made everything easier for me, she doesn’t know what she just did for me. I can finally be about to access all the properties my father left.I didn’t think she was going to agree to the marriage contract, at least not anytime soon. The universe must be really working in my favor and I’m really pleased right now. I dialed Cathy’s number to inform her we have a wedding to plan. “I’m getting married,” that was the first thing I said to her.“Who?” She asked,“Me of course, would I announce somebody else’s wedding? I’m getting married,”“Did you find a replacement?” She asked me.“No, Stacy agreed to get married to me and where would I find a replacement anyways, I can’t just marry a random person.”“That girl, the one I don’t like, you mean your chef, that lowlife,” she said in a low voice but I heard her but I’ll let it slide.“Did you say something?” I asked, knowing fully well that she wouldn’t say anything.“No I didn’t, congratulations on your plan,” she
Stacy’s POVI feel so excited and relieved right now. I feel like a proud daughter, my mum will finally be getting her surgery done.I left the mansion after bidding my farewell to Elle and Rose, I went straight to the hospital to tell Jennifer about the new update.“Hellooooo,” I said as I entered my mum’s hospital ward. She had been brought back from the emergency room earlier before I left for the mansion although she was sleeping when I left.“Hi sister,” Jennifer responded.“Mum is still sleeping?” I asked worriedly.“Yes the doctor said she will be up soon, I think it’s the medication given to her. “Okay then,” I said with a sigh.“So tell me how it go?” She asked.“It went well, better than I thought,” I told her.“Really, tell me the details?” She asked excitedly.“Well we will be having a wedding so as to convince the world and the media.” I explained.“My friend will be a bride soon,” she said, smiling from ear to ear.“You sound too excited for a fake wedding, I’m going to
Marcelo’s POVI don’t want a lot of people to know about the wedding till the media talks about it. The media will make it a big deal and I want it to be a shock to my uncle.Why would my dad make a will like that anyways, I know he wants the best for me and he knew the kind of son I was before he died, that is why he did that.I mean taking care of Ella would have been my priority more and finding my parent killer, I wouldn’t care about any god damn wedding! It's not like I have a choice anyways.If I want to get the inheritance, I have to do as the will says or else it will be a disaster. My god forsaking uncle would just win over me. I can’t let that happen.I have to get a ring for Stacy by the end of the week, I can tell one of my men to get it but if I was sighted by the media again it would help the rumor spread. Although I need help with it but with the way Cathy has been moving lately, I don’t think she’s the right option. Ryan is the only person I can think of right now the
Marcelo’s POVI walk back into Stacy’s hospital ward, my mind still reeling from the news about Cassie. I'm glad to be back by her side, to see her safe and recovering.I already called her friend after Ryan sent her number, she almost screamed my ears off when I told her Stacy is in the hospital. I wonder what she would do if she hears the circumstances surrounding it.As I sat down in the chair beside her bed waiting for her friend to come I did something weird that I don’t think I’ve ever done before, I sang. I sang, “stay with me,” by Sam smith.I didn’t know when the door opened, until I saw a familiar face in my peripheral vision. It's Jennifer and she was giving me a weird look.“What?” I asked.“Nothing. Don’t just ever try using singing as a career,” she says in a mocking tone. I scowled at her immediately and she turned back.“So,” Jenny says softly, as she approaches the bed. “How is she?”“She’s stable,” I said, repeating what the doctor said.“What really happened?” She a
Marcelo’s POVThe doctor comes out of the operating room, a look of relief on his face. “It's done,” he says. “The bullet is out, and she's stable.”I breathe a sigh of relief. “Thank you doctor,” I said gratefully.“But there’s one more thing;” he said and my heart beat accelerated. “We can’t say when she will wake up,”“Do you mean she’s in a coma?” I asked,“I won’t put it that way, you know in a coma we aren’t sure if the patient will wake up but I can assure you your wife will wake up so literally she’s not in coma. Let’s say she’s taking a deep sleep,” he explains.I nod my head not knowing what to say. At least there’s hope that she will be up.“We will move her to the private ward as you requested,” he said. I gave him a small grateful smile.I watch as the nurses wheel her into the ward while I follow closely behind them.After they left I sat beside Stacy’s hospital bed, my heart racing with anxiety as I gaze at her pale face. Just hours ago, she was in the clutches of that
Stacy’s POVI feel myself floating, weightless, in a sea of darkness. I try to open my eyes, but they won't budge. I'm trapped in this abyss, unable to escape.I remember being shot by Cassie, it feels like I’m in the warehouse again, this time it’s just me and Cassie and she’s pointing a gun at me and threatening to shoot me and I was pleading for her not to shoot me but she didn’t listen and shot me but before I could fall to the ground. I’m suddenly transported to a vivid dream. I'm walking through a beautiful garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers and the warm sunshine. Marcelo by my side, holding my hand. We're laughing and smiling, without a care in the world. I didn’t see Cassie or Cathy in this dream and I didn’t see Mr Jones or the masked men here. Everywhere looks so beautiful and peaceful.But the dream shifts, and I'm back in the darkness. I hear beeping sounds and muffled voices. I try to speak, but my voice is barely a whisper. The sound of the beeps reminds me of my mo
Marcelo’s POVCassie is still pointing her gun at me, we all look helpless even Cathy, her sister can’t stop her. Seems like this Cassie lady is living in her own delusion.“Chris brings that bitch in,” Then I see Chris bring Betty in from an entrance different from the one we came in. No wonder we didn’t see anyone outside. There's another entrance that leads to the underground.Betty is gagged and bound, her eyes wide with fear. Chris stands there unable to look me in the eyes.I feel a rush of emotion as I take in the sight. Betty, the woman I once loved, now a pawn in this twisted game.How did she even get involved from the very beginning? I don’t think I can ever see her the same way anymore, the betrayal, the pain and the torture I went through because I thought she died because I couldn’t protect her not knowing she was working with them.Cassie laughs. “Surprise,” she says. “I decided to do a small reunion for you and your women,” she said, still laughing.I feel a wave of ra
Marcelo’s POV“Story time,” Cassie screamed. I’m starting to think she’s actually bipolar because of someone who was pointing a gun a few minutes ago.“There was a man and woman, they were lovers and the woman loves him and the man loves the woman so much or that’s just what the woman thinks.”“During their time together the man wants to be rich and was looking for something else but the woman loves him regardless. Then one day the man started making little money, then he decided the woman wasn't good enough for him and you know what he did?” She asked, looking around the room like the maniac she is. Waiting for someone to give her an answer.“How are we supposed to have the answer to your question,” I said with a scowl on my face. I just wanted to strangle her.“Maybe you don’t but my sister does,” she said pointing at Cathy.“Anyway moving on,” she continues. “He left her, he left the woman that loves him for another woman. The woman tried to find love again after the betrayal but s
Marcelo’s POVI keep looking at the weird lady Cassie, apparently she has been watching me for a long time then it clicked. She’s definitely the one that sent a picture of me and my private investigator.“Wait, wait, before you start your story have you been the one sending me pictures?” I asked,“Oh that is one of the many things I’ve done to you,” she laughed. I’m trying to wrap my head around all of this. Then she speaks again. “You remember when your wife was followed when she came to visit you one time? Yes I did that too in fact Chris the head of your security was behind the wheel,” she revealed.I can see Stacy’s surprised expression and Ella is just looking confused. She obviously doesn’t understand what’s going on, I need to get her out of here. I signalled Marlo who was standing close to me and whispered something to him.“Get both of them out of here safely,” I told him.But before Marlo can move, Cassie steps forward, her hand emerging from her jacket with a gun. “I don't
Stacy’s POVI see the door of the room burst open, and my heart skips a beat as I see Marcelo standing in the doorway, his gun drawn and a fierce look in his eyes. He looks scary, I haven’t ever seen him like this before but today he looks so different. And behind him is one of the men I’ve seen around the mansion, I think he’s name is Thompson or so.“Ella, Stacy,” he shouts, his voice echoing off the walls of the warehouse.I'm shocked, disbelieving. How did he find us? How did he get here so fast? I knew he was going to come for us but I didn’t think he would find us quickly especially in the middle of the night.Marcelo’s eyes scan the room, looking at everyone in the room. He rushes towards us, his face etched with worry and relief.“Are you guys okay?” He asks, his voice laced with emotion. I nod, still in shock. “Y-yes, we're fine.”He pulls us into a tight hug, holding us close. “I was so worried about you,” he whispers. “I'm so sorry I didn't protect you better.” He sounded l
Marcelo POVAs we go down the stairs, I discover the place is even wider than I thought. How can anyone think of building an underground here? I would have argued this type of place isn’t in the warehouse to even think it’s this wide.We soon got to the end of the stairs, as Thompson and I moved deeper into the darkness, I could hear noise coming from the top meaning there is chaos outside my men have attacked.I stopped immediately and I saw a room that has a door. This is probably where the voice has been coming from. The voice is getting clearer and I can make out some of the conversation.“Then why did you agree to the contract? Why didn’t you just say no? You're just a f**king gold digger.” I hear a familiar voice, I think I can tell who it is but I’m not so sure yet.“My mum was sick, I had to agree because I needed the money for her surgery, what could I have done,” That’s definitely Stacy’s voice, there’s no way I can miss that.“I really don’t care, you know, but now I’m lite
Stacy’s POVCathy, did you hate me that much?” I asked with tears in my eyes.“I f**king hates you with all the fibre in my body and yes I told her to take you because since you came and Marcelo ignores me, something he hasn't done before. He starts listening to you more while he sees me as evil, he looks at you in a way he has never looked at me when I’m the one that has been by his side from the very beginning,” she said all at once, her words dripping with disgust and her hatred for me.“But you know the whole truth, you know why he married me, you know it’s all a charade.” I said.“Of course I know but why did he choose you for that charade and not me? I’ve sacrificed my time for him, I’ve served him and protected him with all my strength yet he picked you just because you saved his sister. That doesn’t beat everything I’ve done for him,” she yelled.“I didn’t choose for this to happen, you know he came to me first.” I explained with tears in my eyes. I can’t wrap my head around a