Michael’s POVI’ve done all I could, but I still couldn’t win her heart.Yeah, she hates me so much. Yes, I’m a bad person and she’s right. “I need to clear my head,” I said.Running my hands through my hair, I raced down the wet street. It’s been long since I went to a bar. Ever since I stopped taking bodyguards with me. Life has been much easier.I’ve been able to escape the prying eyes of the reporters and there has been less talk of me on the internet these days.Except for the fact that I’m the youngest AI researcher in America right now.And also the fact that they thought Marietta and I were back together.I was midway back to my house when Gloria called me.“Yes,” “I think you might want to see this,” she said on the phone.“Send it to my phone,” I answered.“Can we meet up?” She requested.I’ve been avoiding Gloria all my life. She’s a beautiful woman like I said.But I can’t seem to get Marietta out of my head these days. I wanted her back. I can’t see myself with anot
Marietta’s POV By the time my eyes were opened, I realized my hands were tied. Not only that but my eyes were blindfolded as well. “Hello!” “Is anybody there?!” I shouted. But before I could say one more word, I was met with a slap. For a minute, I could hardly hear any sound. I felt myself go deaf for a second before I heard the sound of a heel. “Where’s my daughter? Please don’t hurt her! She’s just four years old,” I pleaded. But I was met with another deafening slap. “And that is none of my fucking business!” A female voice replied aggressively. Wait a minute. I think I know that voice. It has been my greatest nightmare. One of those that made my life a living hell for years. I spat some blood out, before swallowing hard. “Katty,” “Is that you?” I asked, stuttering. Then came her mocking laughter. One that echoed in my head for many years. “I think someone finally came back to her right senses,” she snapped. “Take off the blindfold,” she commanded. Just as the
Hi Readers,So this is the time for your comments to flow readers.What do you think? I need to know you are following and that I'm making some sense. I love communicating with my readers. So please vote. Is it okay for Marietta to go back to her first love? Has Michael suffered enough? Does she deserve Marietta now? I'm sure he has learned his lesson.Or should Marietta just stick with Albert. Since he's her night in shinning armour. Always showing up in the time of need.State your take. We can set up a spark between Albert and Marietta. Or we can make Marietta and Michael come together for a lovey-dovey think.As regards Jackson. Could he really be deceiving Marietta?Please, say something.And yeah, your votes are needed.Or is it too fast paced? Are the feelings felt or too little.
Marietta’s POV Placing my hand on his chest to stop him from going further. I heard my daughter's voice echo from the staircase. “Mommy,” Valerie called repeatedly. I was yet to recover from the kiss and the whole emotional thing that just happened. “I'm sorry,” Albert stuttered and left in a haste. “Sunshine,” I said, running towards Valerie. Checking her out to see if she has a cut. “Are you okay?” I asked repeatedly. I hugged her tighter as I thank God for keeping her safe. I thought I was never going to see her again. “Mommy, I wanna go home,” Valerie cried. “I wanna see daddy,” she added with some tears rolling down her cheeks. “Mommy, I'm scared.” She continued. Wiping off the tears from her cheeks. I stared into her eyes. “Listen baby. We'll go home okay. I promise,” I said, pecking her forehead. Finally turning towards the guards. I summoned my courage. “Can I have my phone? I need to leave,” Just after demanding for my phone. I was met with silence as no one
Marietta’s POV “Boss,” one of the guards interrupted our moment. Albert has always been like this to me ever since I got here. He has a way of scaring me. I knew this wasn't my first time being in a man's hand. But with him, it is so different. Why does my heart race faster whenever we are in this position? With his left hand on my waist and his right hand on my wrist. I inhaled the same air with me. “Speak,” “I just got a call from the hospital that your mother is having a seizure,” The guards responded. “Don't just stand there and watch. Get the car ready, now!” Albert commanded. With his eyes still boring into mine. He hesitated for a minute. Whispering to my ears. “I'll be back,” Just after he left. I quickly made my way to Valerie's room and realized she was sleeping. Putting her on my back, I made my way downstairs. “Mommy, are we going home already?” Valerie asked. Just as I heard her voice, I knew she was awake already. “Mommy needs some quiet,” I whispered.
Marietta’s POV “Get behind me,” Albert commanded. I was about to leave when the door flung open. Quickly, Albert pulled me into him and covered me up with his towel. Jeez, I could feel his boner. But I knew better than to disgrace myself and not cooperate. I can't afford to see Jackson in this way. He might as well also conclude I'm a whore who slept with his brother. “Where are you keeping her?” Jackson shouted. The guards pulled his back so Albert could get out of the room. I reached out for the door and locked it from behind. Placing my ears on the door, I could hear their arguments. “Did you know about it?” “About what, Jackson? You should have grown up by now,” I heard Albert lashed. “Grown up? Do you think you and father can trick me? What stunts are you pulling huh? Where are you keeping her?” he burst out. By her? Does he mean me? Is he truly a bad person like Albert had said? Why, then, did he approach me? So many unanswered questions lingered in my head as I
Marietta’s POV “Don't let them know,” Albert pulled me closer. Tears formed in my eyes as my hands trembled in fear. “Just get me a first aid box. It's just a scratch,” he replied. In a second, I was soaked in sweat. “Listen to me,” he said. Reaching out to my hand and holding me firmer. He pulled me closer. “You'll stich me up.” He whispered into my ears. My jaws dropped in fear as I shook my head in disapproval. “I've never done that before. I can't,” I stuttered and tried to run away. “Then I'll hold you right here while you watch me die,” he replied. I could see his eyes getting closed as much blood spilled from the cut. It appears that whoever has done that left through the window. There were shades of broken glass on the floor, which served as evidence. “Hey, listen to Marietta.” He tilted my head up. “Just follow my lead,” he pleaded. Placing the cotton wool in my hand. And the spirit. He stuffed his mouth with some bandages. “I’m sorry,” I pleade
Marietta’s POV “You need to leave,” Albert commanded. I was about to speak when Albert pulled the strange lady in. Slamming the door close, I heard a sigh. Turning to Valerie, I patted her hair softly. “Why were you calling me?” Leading her to her room, we spoke for a few minutes. And soon she was busy with her toys while I got bored. Picking up my private phone, which was initially given to me by Albert. I reached out to Bella. I couldn't just deny the fact that I wasn't jealous. “What's up, girl?” “Bella I think I would love to come to your side,” “Why? Did something happen? Are you okay?” She asked impatiently. “What about Valerie?” Bella questioned anxiously. “She’s fine. Everyone's fine Bella.” I answered. My mind went back to the strange lady who had appeared in front of me a few seconds ago. “Is Albert maltreating you?” Bella questioned further. “She had another woman over,” I heaved a sigh. “Another woman?” Bella repeated. “I can't do this Be
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
Michael’s POV“Make findings about that young man,” I commanded Donovan before losing my tie angrily.“Yes, boss.”I stared at my angry self in the mirror and smashed it into pieces, causing blood to drip out of it.“You are bleeding,” Donovan said, looking behind. “Leave!” I shouted, clenching my fist in anger. Pity wasn’t what I wanted right now. All I wanted was to win back her heart. To defeat our enemies and make them bow at our feet. To make Gloria and Katty pay for what they have done. And finally, to be with the woman I love. “She doesn’t love me anymore,”“You never can tell,” Donovan cuts in, his eyes boring into mine.“What do you know?” I lashed out, scattering the books in my study room.I watched each paper drop to the ground as Donovan quickly picked them up.“You need to calm down, Michael!” He yelled, holding me firm, his eyes boring into mine.“I can’t come down! Don’t you get it!” I shouted “Michael I–” Donovan heaved a sigh, his grip on my shoulders started to
Marietta’s POVSlowly motioning towards us, I turned to face Bella, who nodded her head in approval.“I’ll sort this out,” I said.As I watched Bella take Aiden inside, I heaved a sigh. I blinked back my tears multiple times.“I know what you did, Michael,” I started.I stared at him, but he seemed to be staring at the door. The entrance where Bella and Aiden had passed a few minutes ago.“Is there something you have to say to me, Michael Whitmore?” I said beneath my breath.I swallowed hard, my eyes leaving his at every point in time. I cannot believe how far I have come just because of the love I had for this man who never, for once, loved me back.But now, he wanted me back all of a sudden. “You are not safe here, Marietta.”“Why?” I questioned anxiously.“Is that why you’ve come?” I asked, staring at him.“Y–I mean no. Marietta,” he came at me, trying to hold me by the hand. “Listen to me–”“No, you listen to me!” I yanked my hands off him, trying to keep my voice down.“Look aro