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Marietta’s POVSurgery?Did I miss out on something? “I had a surgery?” I repeated.I need to be sure I haven’t heard the wrong thing. This has to be some sort of–or maybe I just got the wrong person.“You never knew you had a brain surgery?” he asked.“Oh, that reminds me. I think your so-called ex must have asked the media to take it down,” he concluded with a nod.Leaving me utterly confused about what he was saying. Maybe I was wrong to have approached it.I could have just stuck with being innocent to all of this. Because right now, I’m beginning to feel a bit faint.Running my hands through my hair. I took a step back, reminding myself to be calm. “What are you talking about?” “I can see that you have no idea what has happened to you. What did that madman do to you this time?” He lashed.His face was all flushed and he looked so pissed. “Come with me, and I promise I’ll tell you everything,” he said, reaching for my hand.Following a stranger whom I barely know doesn’t even m
Michael’s POV“Do some artificial respiration. She’s still breathing,” Bella yelled.I wasted no time in adhering to what she had suggested.“Did you say anything to her? I think I asked Clara to always be with her every time?” I said, breathing some air into her.I cannot lose her too. I’ve already lost a daughter.“C’mon, Marietta,” “You cannot die now, please!” I shouted.I was about to order them to get a nurse when Etta finally breathed out.I felt a bit weak, as my legs cringed beneath me. For a second I thought I’d lost her.My heart raced faster, knowing the kind of history we both had in the past.If this happens, then the world will never look at me the same again. It’s enough for them to think we killed our daughter. I cannot have the reporters put us out there again.Laying her on the bed, and adjusting the air conditioner, I turned towards Bella.“What happened?”“She said she wanted to come pick something up at your side,” Bella rolled her eyes.Even though I’ve been t
Marietta’s POVI woke up a few hours later to see Clara awake. It was more like she was watching me. I could see in her face that she was really sleepy. As for Bella, she was already fast asleep, her head placed on the pillow not too far from me.Just as I tried to get up a headache hit me. “Ouch!”“You are awake?” Bella asked, rising to her feet almost immediately.Ignoring her, I felt a bit faint. Just immediately, memories came flushing back.My heart raced faster as I could see images of what I had done. Me talking to people. It felt like I was in pain.Then the memories stopped at the burial ground where I saw my little daughter being laid to rest. Tears flooded my eyes, as I turned towards Clara and Bella.A teardrop fell off my eyes, and many followed as I yanked off the duvet, rising to my feet.Bella quickly jumped to her feet, aiming for the door. I watched her swallow hard before asking, “Where are you going?” As for now, Bella and Clara are not the major issues I have. I
Michael’s POVIt suddenly dawned on me that she knows everything now.As I watched her hit me so hard all the chest, I knew I couldn’t stop her again.I just stood fixed to a position while I watched her wallow in her tears. I couldn’t even touch her because none of it would have worked.Could going on my knees again work?Will telling her that the doctor had instructed us not to say a word word to her so it won’t affect her health work?Absolutely not.It will just sound like another excuse. A flimsy one that I’m sure she’s not ready to listen to at the moment. For the first time, my heart raced faster as I watched Marietta call me a murderer.If she remembers everything, how come she couldn’t remember the night she planned on giving us a second chance?The night when she blacked out in my arms. Why did she remember only the painful memories?The statement “I don’t ever want to see you again!” kept replaying itself in my head. Just like they had done the first time she saw me after th
Marietta’s POVThe first thing I did upon getting back to America was asking Bella to take me back to Valerie’s burial ground.“You don't want to do this, Etta,” “Bella,” I inhaled deeply. Trying so hard not to tear up again. I turned to her. “I want to see my daughter. And would you be so kind as to take me to her?” Bella went quiet for a while before finally nodding. “Okay. But we are going with the guards,” “I want to be there alone with her,” I insisted. If it's possible I want to die with her as well. Living without Valerie is hell. I can't forget what I had to go through just before she knew me as her mom. “You can't, Etta. It's too risky,” Bella insisted. “Risky? Why? Are you scared that I'm going to die too?” I laughed mockingly. Yeah, call me crazy. Because I'm crazy right now. How the hell do these people expect me to live when my daughter is dead? How the fuck am I supposed to move on like nothing happened?! And here they are protecting me when they couldn't even
Marietta’s POV I had woken up muttering my daughter's name. I squeezed the bed with my eyes still shut. “Valerie!” I lashed before opening my eyes. My whole body trembled at the sight of the Greek god lying beside me. How can a man who sleeps with women for money be this flawless?His eyes, his cute little nose–Fuck! I don't want to do this. We are done. And I don't want to see him again. It's time to get back at those who haunted me and my daughter. Love? It's already been deleted from my dictionary. Looking behind me, I noticed the wall clock was just ticking after six in the morning. I can't afford to be seen like this. I'm a public figure and I really need to keep my decency. Just then, it dawned on me that my daughter was dead. The decency thing has ended. So I don't give two fucks about what anyone says. They will always talk. And they can go fuck themselves. Everyone had pretended not to know a thing. Just because Michael paid them off. I'm human too. Being an act
Marietta’s POV Now that I am back home, I feel so empty with Valerie. Her voice, her tiny little feet that quickens her to come to me...I miss everything. “I love you, Mommy,” her tiny little voice echoed in my head. I whispered with tears flooding my eyes. “I love you too baby,”Taking my asks off, I ordered everyone out of the living room while I gradually made my way up the stairs. “Do you want me to come with you?” Bella reached out to me. But I wouldn't even answer her. Every step I took came with every memory of her. “Mommy, please forgive Daddy,” she has always pleaded while she was alive. She had requested Michael every time. “Mommy, let's eat some ice cream together,” she had always requested. Being in her room right now reminds me of how much I had missed her. Taking her toys in my hands, I remembered her last birthday that I celebrated in a grand style and tears rolled down my cheeks uncontrollably. Soon, a knock landed on the door. Causing me to quickly wipe of
Marietta’s POV“Etta,”“Ma’am,”Jumping out of bed, I felt a headache struck me.“Sorry about that. But you need to get back to work,” Bella said, helping me out of bed. “You are dressed?”“Yes. I have to go back to work. I had quit before…”“Why?”“It’s a long story. I’m back now,” she answered.Could she have quit because of me? “You don’t need to think about anything. I just needed my friend back.” Bella said, signaling Clara to get the maids.“What are the things on her list today?” Bella questioned.“She needs to attend Hollywood’s Premiere in the next two hours,” Clara said staring at her wristwatch.“I’ll have the maids make some tea for you. Get into the bathroom,” Bella commanded, while she signaled the maids to clean the room.Upon getting into the bathroom, I started to think about what I had seen earlier. It felt so real. Why am I suddenly seeing this guy? “It’s just a fling, Marietta. No love remember?”“Are you saying something, Ma’am?” Clara’s voice echoed from the ro
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