I walked outside the house as I looked around for Antonio but I didn't see him outside either. I decided to take a stroll around the beach. Maybe he went out for a walk or something. But after my little stroll, I still didn't see any sign of that God forsaken man. Why was I even looking for him? He could drown himself for all I care. I opened the house door as I walked in and I almost screamed until I recognized the person standing in front of me and looking at me like an alien. “ That was pretty fast," I said as I walked to him and hugged him, immediately feeling better than I had been since coming to this place. “ Where's your husband?" He teasingly asked, “ I don't know, don't ask me about that man," I said as I walked to the couch to sit down and he followed, “ What do you mean you don't know, did he leave you here?" Now that he mentioned it, what if that guy got tired of all our drama and decided to leave without telling me? “ I don't know but I was in my room when I
I didn't bother changing from what I was wearing because it was comfortable to sleep in, it was just one of my big shirts I changed into from the clothes Rodrigo brought for me. I drew the blanket up my body because for some reason it was very cold tonight and I knew it had everything to do with the fact that this was a beach house. I didn't turn off the lights because I find it hard to see at night so I leave the lights on so I can find my way to the bathroom, shit could get bad at night with my bad eyes. I couldn't sleep, I just kept staring at the ceiling. There was no way in hell I was missing that man. I've said it before and I'm going to say it again. The only thing I'm worried about is because I didn't want to be accused of anything in case something happens to him. I was still trying to sleep when suddenly, the lights went off and I jumped, quickly sitting up in bed. What the hell was that? What type of stupid Halloween stunt is Antonio trying to play on me? This
Antonio was rushed to the hospital by helicopter. I've never been so confused about a situation like I was at that moment. One minute he was being a total asshole annoying the hell out of me and getting on my nerves and then the next minute he was scaring the shit out of me. You know I didn't take him seriously at first because I thought it was one of his crazy pranks not until I saw that he could barely stand. I forgot I didn't like him and was running around like crazy until help came. “ He's doing okay now, you don't have to look so worried," I heard Leo say as he handed me a cup of coffee.“ Who said I was worried? He claims to be a big man so I knew he would be fine," I said and he hummed," There's something I'd like to ask you,” I suddenly said as Leo turned to me with a raised brow." And what would that be?” He asked," What happened to his legs, I mean not now like in general, why he couldn't walk back then in school?” I asked," I don't think I should be the one to answer
FlashbackIt was Valentine's Day and the school was hosting a pool party for all the students. I didn't want to go to the party but somehow my Mom convinced me to go. She knew I couldn't swim but she told me that I should go, that I should interact with people and make new friends.She really didn't know about all the bullying going on in school because I never told her. I told her the only reason I'd go is if she didn't send any bodyguard to go with me. At first she didn't like the idea but since that was the only condition I gave her that would make me go, she accepted.Leo was there to help me if I needed anything, he was always there.The driver drove me to school as he helped me out of the car and Leo was already waiting for me as he waved at my driver before he started wheeling me to the pool where the other students of our class were. I was nervous, I knew they were going to tease me about coming for a pool party when I couldn't even swim.We reached the pool area and just as
“ But you didn't die Antonio, someone was kind enough to save you before I came. If you can also remember, that day, I found you wet on the floor, maybe she must have asked them to bring you out, I don't think her intention was to kill you," he said and I scoffed. “ Can you listen to yourself? Sometimes I wonder if you're my friend or you're trying to get on her good side, what are you saying? That it's fun to play with someone's life? Whether they helped me out or not she shouldn't have sent someone to push me into the pool in the first place, she had it in mind to kill me. So please whatever I'm doing don't judge me, if you keep this up I'll stop telling you things," I said and he raised his hands up in surrender. “ Fine," he said with a shake of his head. " I'm not going to kill her, so you don't have to worry about me going to prison, I only plan on making her suffer for all the things she has done, that's all, it's just pay back,” I said. ....“By the way, I'm going to kee
“But that doesn't give anything away,” my mom said, looking at Lilly in confusion." Come on, we want you all to anticipate. That's why I decided to give you a hint that I have a special gift for you, it's going to be a surprise, so I can't tell you now,” Lilly said and her Mom chuckled." That's my daughter for you, she sure knows how to keep one in suspense,” her mother said with a laugh. " Yeah, I sure do,” she said as she turned to look at me as if saying ‘ this wasn't over, it's just getting started,’" Then I'd wait,” my mom said with a smile." I'm sorry but we have to get going, we have things to take care of,” Anna's father said and her mother nodded." We hope you recover quickly," her mom said as she squeezed my hand.“ Thank you, thank you for coming to see me,” " It's okay, you're our son now, so it's our responsibility to take care of you,” her mother said and I nodded in appreciation before they hugged my parents.“ Take care," Lilly's mother whispered as she touched
“Can you come again?” I asked and she chuckled as she brought her hand to my chest but I stopped her again. " I know your mom and one thing I've noticed about her is that family means a lot to her, she would be ecstatic to know that I plan on giving her a grandchild, wouldn't that be…” I didn't let her finish. I wrapped my hands around her neck but she just smirked looking at me like she didn't mind my hand around her neck and that made me disgusted. " That will never happen, even if I eventually give my mom a grandchild it wouldn't be from a woman like you," I said and the stupid smirk on her face just broadened and I pulled my hand away.“ Okay husband," she said before she got up from the bed.“ You know, I really bought your act until I heard you talking. I was tired of seeing your fucking face too and standing your annoying attitude, so either ways it's a win for me." she said as she looked at me with a smile.She knew all along.“ Get well soon pretender, we've got a baby or s
' There's no fucking way you expect me to sleep here, this looks like a fucking store room…with cheap things, no way is this gonna work," I said as I looked at the room that looked like everything in it was picked from trash.The bedsheets looked like something out of a horror movie, the bed looked like something a teenager would sleep on, I'd be so uncomfortable on that damn bed.“ You don't have a choice, this is the only room for you,” he said as I turned to him with a glare.“ The only person this room is fit for is you and not me because you're a fucking piece of shit,” I said as I walked away from him to go look for other rooms because there was no way I'll stay in that disaster he calls a room. I walked to a door and tried opening it but it was locked. I turned to him in anger before moving to the next and then I tried opening and it was also locked. “ You're the sickest person I've ever seen, you can fucking cook your house and eat it,” I snared before walking away without s
“By the power vested in me by God, I now pronounce you husband and wife…again,” the priest said and the congregation burst into laughter."You may kiss your bride,” the priest didn't even need to say it twice. Antonio leaned down as he claimed my lips in a hot kiss.I could hear Rodrigo and Leo whistling as Antonio hand held my waist pulling me closer but I had to quickly pull away although he didn't want to leave me.“People are watching babe," I said and he chuckled against my lips before pulling away.“I love you, I love you so much," he whispered as I looked into his eyes wondering how I got so lucky.I turned to the congregation and threw my bouquet and it fell on Rodrigo's lap. I couldn't help but laugh.“I don't even have a girlfriend," Rodrigo said with a groan and everyone burst into laughter. I felt so good and happy compared to the last time I and Antonio got married, I didn't even want to think about it. I turned my attention to my husband as I wrapped my arms around him
I woke up with an unbearable pain shooting up my shoulder and I groaned before trying to sit up but firm hands held me softly preventing me from standing up.“Hey, hey, there's no need to stress yourself, just rest,” I couldn't help but smile as I opened my eyes to see my husband's eyes staring at me with concern,"Am I in heaven?” I whispered, my voice barely above a whisper, and he chuckled but quickly stopped himself as a frown took over his face."Why are you so stubborn?” he said with a sigh as he took my hand and dropped a kiss. “I couldn't just hide and let you face them alone, I needed to be there for you, remember we have to do everything together," I said as I tried to raise my hand to touch his face but I couldn't.“Stop trying to do anything, just rest, okay?” he said as he brushed his fingers through my hair."What about…" my chest tightened as I thought about how everything that had been happening to me has been my mother's doing, and no matter what she did a part of me
'NO!! Lilly!!'Time froze as I heard the sound of the trigger being pulled. My heart stopped, waiting for the deafening bang that would end everything. But... nothing. There was no shot.Lilly stood there trembling, her breath shallow, but alive."How? Why the fuck is there no bullet in my gun?!" Veronica Lilly's mother screamed, frantically checking the weapon in her hands.That was the moment my wife snapped back to her senses. With strength I hadn't seen in her before. Lilly pushed her mother with a force so fierce it sent Veronica sprawling to the ground. But there was no time to celebrate her bravery.The man holding Rodrigo down reacted instantly, lifting his gun and firing at Lilly. She ducked just in time, the bullet narrowly missing her.Everything descended into chaos.The door burst open, and the reinforcements I had been waiting for finally stormed in.“Get down!" one of the officers shouted, his gun trained on Adrian.Adrian froze for a moment, his wild eyes darting aroun
The room became dead silent and it was like everyone held their breath as I turned to Lilly before turning to Rodrigo..“Stay here," I said and was about to stand up but Lilly held my hand shaking her head.“I heard that there was a party here and I brought friends," a familiar voice said from outside and I turned to Lilly who had her eyes wide in shock,“She followed you," she mouthed as she stood up before turning around in confusion and I held her hand stopping her. I knew I was going to be followed but I didn't know who was going to follow me. I didn't know that Lilly's mother was the mastermind behind everything but I knew that someone might have been watching me in case my wife was alive so I had everything planned out.“Do you trust me Lilly?" I said as I held her shoulders trying to calm her down from how panicked she looked. “She's out there Antonio, there's no way out of this, she's going to kill us," she said as her eyes welled up in tears but I shook my head.“Rodrigo do
Thank God she was alive. My wife was alive. The thought of it made me smile but I had to remind myself that I made a promise. I couldn't let anyone know that she was alive, if she was telling me to keep it a secret there must be a reason. I took a breath trying to calm myself down before I opened a room door and walked out of the room, closing the door behind me.The house was quiet as everyone was sleeping. I quietly climbed down the stairs not wanting to make any noise as I made my way to the door but just as I was about to walk out the house, I heard a noise and stopped. I slowly turn only to be met with Lilly's mother. She yawned as she looked at me with half asleep half awake eyes.“Why are you still up son?” she asked, her voice filled with concern."I just wanted to go out for a drive, I don't feel good being in here without my wife, this house reminds me of her so much," I said with a sigh and she moved close to me and then without warning she hugged me. “I know how you fee
Sleep felt foreign to me, I couldn't sleep, couldn't bring myself close to my eyes. The hollowness in my chest was one that could only be filled by my wife's presence. I turned from the balcony to the bed wishing that I would see her sitting on the bed and everything was just a terrible nightmare. But it wasn't, she wasn't on the bed nor did I know where she was. I have long silenced the voice that was telling me to just give up that my wife was dead. I couldn't give up, I had to keep hoping, praying that she was alright, that I'll find her. I closed my eyes as I did a silent prayer hoping that God would be merciful to me and bring me my wife. I wasn't the best person, yet I still wasn't the worst. I turned away from the balcony as I walked into the room towards the bed. My eyes were heavy but sleep was a luxury I couldn't afford. Sleep had cost me my wife. I rubbed my head burying my face in my hands. “Lilly, why would you do this to me? Why would you walk into danger? Didn't
Sleep felt foreign to me, I couldn't sleep, couldn't bring myself close to my eyes. The hollowness in my chest was one that could only be filled by my wife's presence.I turned from the balcony to the bed wishing that I would see her sitting on the bed and everything was just a terrible nightmare. But it wasn't, she wasn't on the bed nor did I know where she was.I have long silenced the voice that was telling me to just give up that my wife was dead. I couldn't give up, I had to keep hoping, praying that she was alright, that I'll find her.I closed my eyes as I did a silent prayer hoping that God would be merciful to me and bring me my wife. I wasn't the best person, yet I still wasn't the worst. I turned away from the balcony as I walked into the room towards the bed. My eyes were heavy but sleep was a luxury I couldn't afford. Sleep had cost me my wife.I rubbed my head burying my face in my hands.“Lilly, why would you do this to me? Why would you walk into danger? Didn't you kn
It's been two days—two days without my wife and I didn't want to believe what they told me, I didn't want to believe that my wife could be dead.I felt hollow, lifeless—like a man whose soul has been ripped out of him. She couldn't be gone. I didn't want to accept that I'll never see her face again.But the words of the officers kept ringing in my head and it was horrifying to think she might have died in the explosion. But there was no corpse. She was alive somewhere out there, maybe she was even scared and alone. I don't know.I rubbed my face with a sigh. This is all my fault, if I had been awake like a caring husband should, I would have noticed when she left, but instead I was sleeping while my wife would have been out there fighting for her life. The police were still looking for the person who might have sent that message to my wife. They were able to get a hold of her phone and she had left because her best friend's life was in danger. I don't know if I should be jealous that
I stood up as a silent determination filled me, my wife could be in there and they were stopping me from going to get her, I didn't care that I was going to get hurt—I didn't care that I was going to die, all I wanted was to see her.I looked to my left to see one of the officers looking distracted as they searched around. Leo seemed to be in shock, it was the perfect opportunity.I bolted, running towards the side of the building that the fire hadn't reached, I wasn't thinking, but I didn't care.“Antonio!" Leo called, his voice filled with fear as he ran after me, but I didn't stop. But just before I could throw myself into the building, I was pushed once again to the ground and right in time before the flame falling from the burning house could fall on us.“Why are you fucking stopping me?! Let me go! If they can't go in there, I can! My wife…my wife!” I choked out as Leo dragged me away from the building. “Listen Antonio, I know how you feel, but going into that fire isn't going