Marcelo’s POVI haven’t seen Stacy since the last time we spoke, it seems like she is avoiding me. I don’t blame her, I was mean to her after all.Stacy is a very stubborn and independent lady that doesn’t like to be told what to do but I love telling my woman what to do, I love being in control. I know I’m a little bit selfish and I’m putting her in a tight spot where she has to choose.My eyes went to the document Ryan dropped on my table, I picked it to go through it but a knock stopped me, “come in,” I said, sighing.It is Cathy.“What up, how is everything going,” I asked,“I already contacted the event planners, they will be here to set up early on that day,” she said.“Good, I replied, satisfied with what she just said.“Is there anyone you would like to invite to the wedding?” She asked.“I have no family member or friends and I don’t think I want to invite any business associate,” I told her.“I think you should at least invite one or two people you know,” she said cautiously
Stacy’s POV It’s a day to the wedding, That was the first thing that came to my mind when I woke up this morning. Am I really getting married? I asked myself the same questions over and over again, I almost didn’t want yesterday to end because I’m scared the wedding is near but it seem like time isn’t on my side it’s moving way too fast. I paced back and forth in my room my mind full with anxious thoughts, I can’t get my mind off the fact that tomorrow is the big day and I feel so uneasy like something bad might happen. I decided to go downstairs to cook up something for Ella, that should help take my mind off things, I haven’t seen or spoken to Marcelo since our fight yesterday and I don’t think I’m ready to face him but I know that it can’t be avoided. When I got downstairs no one was there so I just went straight to the kitchen to make breakfast. I decided to toast some breads with bacon and some eggs. By the time I was done Rose came downstairs with Ella. “Good morning
Marcelo’s POV I couldn’t sleep at all after seeing the pictures, my thoughts has been everywhere. “Who could have sent it?” “What do they want from me?” I asked myself the same questions again. I don’t think it’s my Uncle because I know he’s busy sourcing for investors to sell the company shares too and I don’t think it’s the Ravens either but who could it be. I thought, trying to think hard over it. My biggest regret in life is not being able to protect my parents but now I have to protect Ella and I’ll do anything to achieve that. I left home as soon as it was day break this morning, I needed to clear my head so I took a long drive on my bike in disguise. I don’t want anyone recognizing me especially not with reporters lurking around the mansion. I found myself in the beach, the waves of the ocean should be able to calm my head and I love the serenity in the beach especially this morning it so quiet and there’s hardly anyone around. My phone rang and I deep my hand in
Stacy’s Pov After Marcelo went upstairs, I decide to go take a shower and change out of the outfit I’m currently wearing. It was a short and small nighty top I used in sleeping yesterday. It was after I had my bathe that I remember I have nothing wear, not even my undies are here which means I literally have nothing to wear. I heard a knock on my door, I wonder who’s at the door. Forgetting that I’m still wrapped in a towel. “Come in,” I said worriedly still thinking about what to wear. Behold it is Marcelo freaking Wilson in my room. “What....do you....want? I mean what are you doing here? I stuttered, placing my hands on my towel as if it would fall off. “Nice view,” he said giving me an intense look which made me self conscious again. “I didn’t know you were the one,” I said. In all honesty I thought it was Rose or Ella thinking they need me for something. “Hmmm I see, he said with a smirk on his face and eyes still on my body. “What do you want?” I asked a littl
Stacy’s POV “Bride to be,” Jennifer said immediately as she picked up her phone giggling. “Don’t call me that,” I said, rolling my eyes. “Fine, how is everything over there? I’m sure everywhere is bubbling,” she said, “Indeed, it doesn’t even feel like any wedding is taking place here tomorrow,” I told her. “You can’t be serious,” “I’m not joking, if not for my wedding dress being delivered, I would think he isn’t serious about it or it has been postponed but even his suit and Ella dress arrived not long,” I explained. “Maybe that’s how billionaires do, and you already said it will be a small wedding,” she said. “Anyhow it is, I just want to get it over with, how’s mum? I asked already missing her. “She’s fine, the nurses has been coming to take her vitals from time to time since the operation is near, and she has been put on new drugs and injections,” she said, “I really wish I could come down there to at least see her, she must be worried about me,” I said sadly.
Marcelo’s POV I burst into laughter the moment she dashed out of my office, I seem to have an effect on her or maybe I’m just thinking too much about it. My mind went back to the heartfelt conversation I had with Marlo before Stacy came in, they lost sight of Naomi again, it’s been so hard to catch her. I heard a knock on the door. “Come in,” I said. “It is Ryan,” he replied, peeping through. “Common in, how is it going?” I asked. “I just spoke to Marlo,” he said, “I spoke to him also, the bastard said they lost sight of Naomi again,” I said looking pissed off. “Yeah that’s what I wanted to tell you, I didn’t know he already spoke to you,” “He probably told you first before calling me,” I said. “Is it that Marlo is no longer competent or Naomi is just so good at playing hide and seek?” I asked, “I think Naomi is being protected by those who killed Mabel, they won’t want anyone leaking their secrets that’s why Mabel was killed when she was caught,” he explained.
Stacy’s POVAfter I left Marcelo’s office, I called Jennifer to give her the latest update.“Hey sister, so did Mr billionaire agree to have me in his mansion, I can’t wait to explore the house. I have seen some articles saying the Willson’s mansion is also one of the most wealthy and most expensive property.” she said giggling.“Yeah I know right, ever since I have been in the house, I haven’t been able to see all the rooms. You won’t believe the other I found out there was a cinema in the mansion. Ellla even told me there is a gym house, game house, and there is even a fitting room in there.”“Wow, wow Stacy you really are in heaven,” Jenny said.“I can’t possibly take you on the tour myself because we will both get lost,” I said laughing out loud.“Oh and he did say you were invited and even offered to let a driver pick you up but I told him that isn’t necessary,” I said.“Why would you even say it isn’t necessary, do you want the friend of the bride to come in a taxi? How can you
Stacy’s POVThe bird was chirping outside the window, I guess they have a lot to talk about themselves,the room lit up a bit as the sky was getting clear. I looked out the window and my heart paced a bit, the big day is here, I thought.I can feel the weight of today settling on my chest, I feel nervous and I could feel fear building inside me. I guess that's why I’m up this early.I try going back to sleep but the anxiety I’m feeling won’t let me, it feels like my heart is going to pop out of my chest soon, the feeling of fear and uncertainty but all I know is I have to survive this day. The wedding is going to take place today whether I like it or not.I signed up for this so yeah, I have to get it over with, I’m not the first person involved in a fake marriage and I’m sure I won’t be the last either. So many thoughts are currently running through my head. I wonder if anything will change between Marcelo and I after the wedding.I didn’t know it was daybreak already till the sunligh
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