Marcelo’s POVI’m currently standing in front of the window of my room, looking at the city skyline, my eyes on nothing in particular with scattered thoughts in my head.I’m dressed up already, It's not like I need to do too much. I’m waiting for Ryan to call me when the priest is around so I took my time to dwell on everything that has happened recently and the possibility of the future.Whether this is a fake wedding or not, my life will change drastically. I have to protect Stacy as well, if not for the fact that I need a wife to get the company. I’m not mentally ready for marriage.I’m sacrificing two years of my life for this company. It might not make sense to a lot of people why I want to secure my father’s company even when I have my own chain of companies. When I was younger, I saw my father work hard to build this empire, he and my mother fought several times because he came late from work when the workload was too much. I have seen him run into debt and find his way out o
Stacy’s POVJennifer present here with me means everything to me, I feel more at ease I feel like I can conquer the whole world now.“What are you thinking about? I know you are thinking again, you look so lost Stacy,” Jennifer questioned looking at me.“I’m just grateful you’re here, I’m so thankful,” I told her.“I know it’s a fake wedding, but I won’t miss it for the world, you are my sister Stacy.” She said in a low voice so people around wouldn’t hear her.“You should wear your dress now, you might have to go downstairs anytime soon,” she said.“Sure,” I turned to call Elena who was patiently waiting for me to call her.“I’m ready now,” I told her.“We will excuse you for now, call us when you’re done so I can retouch the makeup,” Ruby said as he and Rachael left the room.I stood up while she went to bring out the dress from the closet where she kept it. It still looks the same as the other day.“Your dress is so beautiful,” Jenny said squealing in admiration. “Woooh it so prett
Marcelo’s POVAs she walked down the aisle, I just couldn’t take my eyes off her, she looked so beautiful. Her dress hugs her body perfectly bringing out the curves, her shape which she hides under big joggers and sweatshirts.Sunlight shone on her flawless face. The makeup complimented her face perfectly, she’s so gorgeous, I know she’s pretty but today she looks even more perfect.As she got closer her eyes locked with mine I can feel the tension in her body, she feels so nervous I can see it in her eyes even though she’s trying so hard to mask it.She finally got to where I was standing. I offered her my hand, which she took . With our hands clasped together we faced the priest who gave us a warm and kind smile. I haven't seen a smile this genuine in a long time.Then he began, “dear beloved, we are gathered here to witness the union of two souls bound together by love and trust,” I almost laughed at that statement but I kept a straight face.He continued, “As they stand before us
Stacy’s POVI was still talking to Jenny when some of the mansion workers came to where we were standing.“Congratulations Miss Stacy,” the gardener greeted. To be honest I don’t know most of their names because I’m usually just inside the mansion tending to Ella. I only know the gardener because he is the first person I meet sometimes when going inside and he is always there in his busy duty.There are so many workers here in the mansion that I sometimes see just once or haven’t even seen at all. The mansion is big, as are the employees too.“Thank you,” I said, plastering my well rehearsed fake smile on my face.“Congratulations Miss Stacy,” the rest greeted simultaneously. “Thank y’all so much,” I said, still smiling.After the exchange they all left Jennifer turned to say something but Ella interrupted her. “Stacy, I’ve been looking for you everywhere,” she said pouting.“Sorry baby, do you need something?” I asked.“No, I have a gift for you, though,” she said.“Really? I’m exc
Marcelo’s POVAfter I went into the mansion earlier, I didn’t bother coming down afterwards, by the time I came into the room Stacy’s stuff was already there.I ordered Rose earlier to move her stuff into my room before the wedding. It's a good thing she hasn’t brought in all her stuff so I guess it was pretty easy.I heard a knock on my door, “Come in,” I said.It is Stacy, I’ve been expecting her anyways. I'm sure she is here to unleash her anger on me. The truth is I didn’t inform her before I ordered someone to get her stuff.“Marcelo, did you move my stuff?’ She asked angrily.She didn’t even bother knocking, I guess she must be really pissed but I told her this will happen.“Yes I did, what’s wrong?” I asked.“What’s wrong? You moved my stuff without informing me,” she yelled.“I told you before that you’ll be staying in my room and I didn’t move your stuff, I told Rose to do it,” I said.“What difference does it make, can you even hear yourself saying you didn’t inform me befor
Stacy’s POVI feel so stupid right now, that wasn’t even supposed to happen, I don’t know why I did that. Jenny’s words ended up coming to pass.When we started arguing the tension was getting so heated up, I didn’t know what came over me. When he dared me to call him an asshole again, I didn’t think it through.I was just so pissed at him for doing that without my permission.Marcelo left the room after the whole thing, maybe he’s regretting what happened between us or does he think I’m cheap. I shouldn’t have confronted him tonight, maybe I should have left it till tomorrow.My mum’s operation is in a few hours and I’m here doing whatever here with a stranger, I feel dirty right now.I lay on the bed staring at the ceiling, how did I give in so easily that’s usually unlike me to act this reckless, it’s a fake marriage and yet I allow my feelings to take charge.I promised myself it will be strictly business but just the first night of the marriage, I’m already indulged in this madne
Marcelo’s POVAfter Stacy left for the hospital, the house felt so quiet, Ella isn’t awake yet and Rose is probably at the other side of the house where the workers stay.I sat in the living room lost in thought. My mind went back to last night. I don’t know what made me lose control. It was so unusual. I'm usually composed but with Stacy I tend not to think straight.We almost crossed the line last night. I had vowed that I wasn’t going to do anything stupid with Stacy but here I am. I wish I could blame it on alcohol but I didn’t even take anything alcoholic yesterday. If I’m being honest with myself I don’t regret what happened last night but she seems disappointed.I took another sip of my coffe feeling the warmth all over my chest. I smiled at the thought of her facial expression last night. I enjoyed pleasuring her. It gave me a particular satisfaction I can’t explain.I felt a stir of desire remembering the way she shuddered under my touch, I quickly dismissed that thought no m
Stacy’s POVI paced back and forth in front of the surgery theatre. Thinking hard about my mom, I prayed sliently to God. Please keep my mother safe.“It will be fine, she will be fine,” Jennifer said, trying to comfort me.“I know it’s just that my mum doesn't deserve to be in this situation, she has been through a lot trying to raise me all by herself and she still ended up having cancer, why do bad things happen to good people?” I asked Jennifer sadly, as if she had an answer to my question.“Life is very unfair, you know, but the good thing is that she’s having her surgery done and it’s going to be a success. I’m sure Stacy.”“Thank you Jennifer, I really appreciate your help so far,” I told her.“It’s okay, I’ll always be here and you’re strong also, you’ve been through a lot yourself yet you’re still standing firm, I’m so proud of you.” She said putting her hand on my arm.I gave her a grateful smile which she returned.As we waited my mind wandered to Marcelo, I wondered what h
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