Marietta’s POVI blinked back in disbelief as I watched the maid nod in affirmation.“I’m the first?” I repeated while I watched the maid smile back at me.“Yes,” the maid answered before bowing her head.“My name is Rita, and it’s nice to have you here,” she said, snapping her fingers. Just then, the other maids made their way out, lining themselves up, while some approached me, standing to my left and right. “Can we take off your clothes?” The maids asked, and I surrendered to their will, my eyes fixed on Rita.It took the maids two hours to get me dressed and ready for an occasion I know nothing about. “Why–”“Master asked us to get you dressed up for dinner,” Rita, the chiefmaid, replied.“Dinner? Like a date?” I stuttered in surprise.“Kind of,” Rita answered, signaling to the maids.As I watched some of them open the makeup tool in front of me, others started to adorn my hair with beautiful bands and jewelry.My heart raced fast as I saw the dress that was brought for me by Ri
Marietta’s POV“I’ll take my leave,” Rita’s voice echoed at the door.My heart continued to race faster upon hearing that she was going to leave us. I almost asked her to stay with us when I heard the door click.“Relax,” he whispered against my ear, his boner rubbing my behind. I almost felt relaxed as I couldn’t resist the charm of this young Greek god behind me.I felt my knees wobbled as I gabbed him for more support.Oh, yes. I avoid Aiden because I can’t resist his charms. What am I scared of?I’m afraid of falling helplessly in love with him, like I did with Michael.My breath came in ragged gasps as I tried to wriggle free from him, but my body refused to obey“I’m not going to bite, you know,” Aiden answered, before letting me go slowly.I heaved a sigh as I let out a breath I never knew I’d been holding.“Come with me,” he said, stretching his hand forward.I swallowed hard, my eyes darting from his eyes to his hands stretched out to be sure he didn’t mean the opposite.“W
Marietta’s POVI looked at the envelope Lena was holding and back at Aiden, whose expression remained unreadable.Lena looked uneasy, and she really didn’t look like the calm person I had seen at Aiden’s office. Her once bright and vibrant face is now squeezed and gloomy.“If there’s anything you want to say, Lena, you might as well just spill it right here,” Aiden proposed. Signaling to Rita, he grabbed his cutlery, his eyes lingering on mine. “You might want to start eating,” He gestured to me.Even though he was trying to assure me by his attitude that all was under control. I still couldn’t ignore the fact that everything wasn’t okay.I looked behind me to see Lena still fuming with anger as she pieced the white envelope that was left with her.“I’m pregnant, Aiden.” She announced, striding across me before settling in front of Aiden.“Congratulations,” was all that proceeded out of his mouth.I clenched my fist beneath the table and tightened my fist on the cutlery I held."Why
Marietta’s POVSilence filled the room, broken only by a few sharp gasps.My hands shook as I stared at what had just happened.When I finally looked up at his face, his eyes were already red.“I’m sorry, Aiden. But can you just leave me alone?” I whispered beneath my breath.Yanking his hand off, I tried to leave, but he wouldn’t allow it.“Rita,” he called, his grip firm on my elbow.“Yes, boss,” Rita replied, bowing to him.“Take the maids and leave,” he commanded. Rita went silent for a while, her eyes focused on mine.“Yes, boss,” she answered. Turning her back against us, she ordered the maids out, and soon the door clicked closed, leaving just me, Aiden, and Lena alone. “I’m not responsible for your pregnancy, Lena. And you know that!” Aiden rebuked Lena even with his hand still holding mine.“Then you lie because every evidence is here with me,” Lena lashed, as she picked up her bag only to bring out her phone.“And what am I supposed to do with that?” Aiden asked in total c
Michael’s POVDonovan and I had never had to do anything forbidden except for the kiss. I had always been the one stopping us, because I still can’t get Marietta off my mind.Lately, my mind has been so messed up that I can’t even think of the politics coming right in front of me.“Boss,” Donovan called, but I was so lost in thought.“Michael,” he reached out, placing a kiss on my lips.I jolted out of my thoughts, pushing Donovan off quickly. I’ve been meaning to talk to him about this stuff going on between us, and I feel now is the time. “Donovan–”“Marietta escaped,” he cut in.For a moment, I thought I had heard wrongly. I turned towards Donovan before saying. “Are you sure about what you are saying?”“Yes,” Donovan answered, his eyes lingering on mine. “Who saved her? I mean, how did she escape?” I stuttered, staring at Donovan right back.I clenched my fists, fear tightening in my chest as my heart raced.“A young man named Aiden Hale saved her,” someone said.“Aiden Hale?”
Michael’s POVMy lips quivered as I watched Donovan snatch the laptop from in front of me.I scrambled, trying to come up with some commanding tone, but none worked. Not with Donovan towering so close.. “What do you think you are doing?” I finally managed to speak up.“Shhh…” he hushed me, pressing a finger against my lips, as he trailed them with his hand.I shut my eyes and firmly pushed his hand away. “This must end.” His gaze swept slowly from the top of my head down to the tips of my toes, leaving me feeling exposed under his scrutiny.“So you really are going to choose her over me?” He asked again, and this time around, I didn’t waste much time answering.“Yes.” I nodded. “Whatever you think we shared was a mistake, Donovan.” I started.I had always wanted to bring up this conversation, but somehow, I never could.Donovan had been busy for days, buried in research on the Sterlings and strategizing how I could win the next election–to become the next president of the United Sta
Marietta’s POV“You can sort it out with Lena. I’m done,” I snapped, yanking Bella’s hand off my arm and storming toward the stairs.“Leave Lena!” I heard him shout behind me.Bella called after me, but I refused to turn back.“I said leave, Lena! I’m done with you!” Aiden’s voice thundered through the living room.Tearing off the jewelry from my hair and pulling away the accessories, I didn’t even realize when the tears started falling.Sniffling hard, I turned away from the mirror. Hot tears streamed down my cheeks, and I wiped them away quickly with the back of my hand.“You are stronger than this, Etta,” I said, wiping off the makeup from my face.Pulling off everything the maids had used in decorating me for the failed dinner. I finally look like myself.The ordinary, heartbroken Etta. The girl who lost everything and doesn’t even believe in love again.I’m done with love or anything that looks like it.In the end, it’s filled with endless pain. I just want to disappear, start o
Marietta’s POVWe stood there for a moment, locked in each other’s arms. The heat from his body made me melt, as I quickly slipped away from his embrace.“I can’t be your baby mama, Aiden,” I whispered, my voice barely above a breath.“Then be my wife,” he said, spinning me to face him, his eyes searching mine with quiet intensity.“I cannot be any of those things you mentioned, Aiden.” He exhaled sharply, a heavy sigh escaping his lips as he released me from his hold.I drew in a deep breath, my gaze shifting instinctively to the doorknob.“If you want to leave, I’m not stopping you,” Aiden said, his voice carrying a quiet sadness, the vulnerability etched across his face.The air between us grew thick and heavy as I fought not to look into his eyes. I knew if I did, I’d only fall deeper into him, and I couldn’t afford to let that happen. I had to stay strong, even though a part of me ached with the memory of everything Aiden had done for me.He was the one who saved me when Micha
Marietta’s POVSilence filled the room, broken only by a few sharp gasps.My hands shook as I stared at what had just happened.When I finally looked up at his face, his eyes were already red.“I’m sorry, Aiden. But can you just leave me alone?” I whispered beneath my breath.Yanking his hand off, I tried to leave, but he wouldn’t allow it.“Rita,” he called, his grip firm on my elbow.“Yes, boss,” Rita replied, bowing to him.“Take the maids and leave,” he commanded. Rita went silent for a while, her eyes focused on mine.“Yes, boss,” she answered. Turning her back against us, she ordered the maids out, and soon the door clicked closed, leaving just me, Aiden, and Lena alone. “I’m not responsible for your pregnancy, Lena. And you know that!” Aiden rebuked Lena even with his hand still holding mine.“Then you lie because every evidence is here with me,” Lena lashed, as she picked up her bag only to bring out her phone.“And what am I supposed to do with that?” Aiden asked in total
Marietta’s POVI blinked back in disbelief as I watched the maid nod in affirmation.“I’m the first?” I repeated while I watched the maid smile back at me.“Yes,” the maid answered before bowing her head.“My name is Rita, and it’s nice to have you here,” she said, snapping her fingers. Just then, the other maids made their way out, lining themselves up, while some approached me, standing to my left and right. “Can we take off your clothes?” The maids asked, and I surrendered to their will, my eyes fixed on Rita.It took the maids two hours to get me dressed and ready for an occasion I know nothing about. “Why–”“Master asked us to get you dressed up for dinner,” Rita, the chiefmaid, replied.“Dinner? Like a date?” I stuttered in surprise.“Kind of,” Rita answered, signaling to the maids.As I watched some of them open the makeup tool in front of me, others started to adorn my hair with beautiful bands and jewelry.My heart raced fast as I saw the dress that was brought for me by R
Michael’s POVI couldn’t get my mind off the kiss I had shared with Donovan yesterday. It has been wet, hot, sweet, yet brief. And it has been fickle with my heart, but it has also messed with my brain, leaving me helpless.“Donovan,” I spoke his name out loud, as I watched the door open almost immediately.“Can I come in?” Donovan asked, his eyes settling on the bottle of alcohol I had set in front of me.Well, speak of the devil and he shall appear.“Yes, what did you find out about Katty and Gloria?” I asked impatiently.As much as I tried to take my mind off Marietta, I couldn’t. My thoughts have been divided ever since I shared that kiss with Donovan.Who am I? I can’t possibly be drawn to a man like myself. I need to visit a therapist. It seems I might not be able to handle this myself.“Marietta has been abducted,” Donovan replied with his head bowed.I jumped out of my seat with my fist clenched and my eyes fixed on Donovan.I moved closer to him to be sure I heard him corre
Marietta’s POV“You came for me?” I said with more tears rolling down my cheeks.“Boss, she has escaped,” one of his guards reported with a bow.“Find her and bring her to me,” He shrieked.“Yes, boss,” Adien commanded.Losing me from the chains that had held me bound, I collapsed into his arms and blacked out immediately. *********I had woken up to the smell of vanilla and luxury. Not just that, the cool air on my skin also confirmed that I was now in a better place.My vision was blurry at first, but later cleared upon feeling a touch on my skin.“Aiden, what are you–”I was stopped with his lips on mine, each accompanied by his tongue.It lasted for a while before we finally broke off panting heavily. His eyes scrutinized mine, as he placed his forehead on mine, his breath fanning my face.“Etta?” Bella called before halting in her tracks. “Am I interrupting something?” “I’ll just leave,” Aiden whispered and left quickly, letting me know that he would be back very soon.“Bella,
Marietta’s POV“Aiden,” I grabbed his shirt tighter, my breath fanning his bare neck.“I love it when you call my name,” He smirked before letting go of me.I could swear I was already getting wet beneath. I could feel my natural lubricant beneath me. I didn’t want him to stop, but I don’t want to continue either. “I’m sorry,” he said, panting heavily.I could tell he had to control himself from taking me right now. I could see that through his heavy breath and his red ears.“The maids will attend to you,” he said, taking a few steps back. “But Aiden…” I cleared my throat as he turned towards me. “What? Do you want to tell me something, Pookie?” “No,” I waved my hand and looked away from him. I don’t know if it’s just me but he looks damn hot, that I just couldn’t resist him whenever he’s close.Just then, a knock landed on the door, interrupting my thoughts.“Who is it?” I inquired, wrapping my clothes around me quickly.The master asked us to attend to you,” the maids chorused
Marietta’s POV“You came for me?” I said with more tears rolling down my cheeks.“Boss, she has escaped,” one of his guards reported with a bow.“Find her and bring her to me,” He shrieked.“Yes, boss,” Adien commanded.Losing me from the chains that had held me bound, I collapsed into his arms and blacked out immediately. *********I had woken up to the smell of vanilla and luxury. Not just that, the cool air on my skin also confirmed that I was now in a better place.My vision was blurry at first, but later cleared upon feeling a touch on my skin.“Aiden, what are you–”I was stopped with his lips on mine, each accompanied by his tongue.It lasted for a while before we finally broke off panting heavily. His eyes scrutinized mine, as he placed his forehead on mine, his breath fanning my face.“Etta?” Bella called before halting in her tracks. “Am I interrupting something?” “I’ll just leave,” Aiden whispered and left quickly, letting me know that he would be back very soon.“Bella,
Marietta’s POVEveryone’s jaw dropped as I held the girl’s hand, stopping her from retaliating.“Are you being serious right now?” I scoffed as I watched tears roll down her cheeks.“What’s going on here?” Aiden appeared behind almost immediately.The elevator door closed, and everyone explained what had happened between me and the girl to Aiden. All through the whole explanation, Aiden had said nothing, but his eyes only lingered on mine. As if waiting for me to defend myself.“They are lying,” I replied.I clenched my fist, my eyes darting from one person to another. I could see through them, they wanted me gone. “You are fired,” Aiden’s voice echoed through the hallway, sending shivers down my spine.I trembled in fear as I tried to make up some words, but I couldn’t.Where was I supposed to start from? Is he really going to believe his staff over me?Does he even love me at all?His eyes bored into mine as he looked away and motioned past me. Stopping in front of the lady I had
Marietta’s POV“I’m sorry for leading you on,” I replied, my face filled with regret.That night, I never intended to sleep with him, but I was drunk. I wanted to get Michael and everything out of my mind.I still couldn’t accept the fact that my daughter was dead, as at then that I started to regain my memories. All I wanted was to escape from my reality, and now I didn’t know I had dragged Aiden along with my shitty life.“What am I supposed to do with you?” I asked, but Aiden cut in abruptly.“Don’t leave me,” was all he could come up with as he reached for my hand, his eyes desperately boring into mine.“Do everything you want with me, but don’t leave me, Marietta.” he shook his head, rubbing his hand against mine.“But-” “No buts, please. Stay with me,” he pleaded with tears welling up in his eyes. “Can you just trust me this once. I’m not Michael.” He repeated, pulling me closer. “What can I do to prove that wrong, Etta?”“We are going to have a lot of people talking about us
Marietta’s POVEveryone’s jaw dropped as I held the girl’s hand, stopping her from retaliating.“Are you being serious right now?” I scoffed as I watched tears roll down her cheeks.“What’s going on here?” Aiden appeared behind almost immediately.The elevator door closed, and everyone explained what had happened between me and the girl to Aiden. All through the whole explanation, Aiden had said nothing, but his eyes only lingered on mine. As if waiting for me to defend myself.“They are lying,” I replied.I clenched my fist, my eyes darting from one person to another. I could see through them, they wanted me gone. “You are fired,” Aiden’s voice echoed through the hallway, sending shivers down my spine.I trembled in fear as I tried to make up some words, but I couldn’t.Where was I supposed to start from? Is he really going to believe his staff over me?Does he even love me at all?His eyes bored into mine as he looked away and motioned past me. Stopping in front of the lady I had