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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
Marietta’s POVMy heart raced faster as I tried as much as possible to stop myself from acting stupid.I felt my cheeks burn red hot, but I made sure it wasn’t visible.Grabbing my phone faster, I quickly typed Bella, letting her know that I just met my one-night stand again.‘Seriously?’‘Bella! Didn’t you say he was an ordinary person?’‘He was. I don’t know. We went to a club meant for the poor alone. How come–I’m so confused. Does he recognize you?’ I felt my hands tremble against my phone as I tried hard not to fall off my chair.I’ve lost my focus as I got engrossed in a serious chat with Bella. That night, Bella was the one who had chosen this man here for me, and now he’s also an actor?! What the heck is wrong with me?This mustn’t even get outside, it’s going to ruin my career. ‘What do we do?’‘Beg him not to leak your secret to the media?’‘Why should I beg him when we both did this together?’I felt a bit awkward and stressed, as I felt sweat broke off my armpit even wit
Marietta’s POVI scoffed in disbelief because this was starting to look like an emotional blackmail, especially with the reporters being around.“What are you doing?” I gasped in shock.Should love be a do-or-die thing? Why must he go to the extent of pulling this kind of string?I was running from Aiden, my one-night stand and now I’m in front of my delusional ex-husband who has suddenly gone mad after killing our daughter because of his reckless attitude.“Hae you gone mad?!”“Yes,” he said, pulling the trigger, and raising a finger to stop his guards from interfering.“I’ve gone made because of you!” He lashed out. “And I need us to talk about this.” He heaved a sigh with the gun still placed on his head.“Please!” He shouted. “Just you and me.”“I have nothing to say to you, Michael.” I yanked his hand off me. “Clara let’s go,”“If you step a foot into this car, I’m going to pull this trigger.” He threatened.Taking off my glasses, I stared at him, my eyes devoid of emotions. “I’d
Marietta’s POVI was about to take a step backward when I tripped on my heels and fell backward.Aiden was quick to grab me behind, and pulled me to himself, causing me to come face-to-face with him.His ragged breath fanned my face, and for a moment, I got lost in his eyes.The other night, I was too drunk to notice his blue emerald eyes. But getting much more closer to him–I’d agree that he was one of the most handsome Greek gods I’ve ever met.How could someone have all this beauty? His blonde hair complimented his blue eyes. Not to talk of his tiny nose, and his well-shaped face with his thin lips. I was about to push him off, but he wouldn’t even let go of me. Suddenly I felt so hot, just like I had felt back in the Hollywood Premier hall upon seeing him. I could barely concentrate as the memories of the other night kept playing in my head.“T–thanks,”“Mmmm…” “Can we discuss business now?” I stuttered, trying to lose his grip on me.“Seriously?” He said, tossing some hair off
Marietta’s POVI opened my eyes wide as he explored my lips with his. At first, I tried to push him away, but with his grip on my shoulders, I couldn't help but give in. “Mmm…” I moaned softly. Breaking off from the kiss, I couldn't help but feel so hot. I avoided his gaze as I tried to think of what to say, but words failed me. What am I doing? “This is…” “I'm sorry, but I don't think I've had enough of you,” Just as I was still thinking of what to say, he brought me out of the chair. He pulled me closer to him and crushed his lips on mine, but I was quick to push him off before sending a slap across his face. I gasped in shock before covering my mouth with my hand. “I'm sorry.” I stuttered. “I didn't mean to,” I replied with trembling hands. “It's fine. I'm sorry I overstepped my boundaries,” he answered, chewing his chord. His eyes settled on my lips for a while. The air around us grew thick, and I felt like disappearing at this moment. I knew I was here to sign a dea
Marietta’s POV Just as I did that, I quickly withdrew from him in fear. I didn't know why I did that. But maybe it's because I wanted to know if what I was feeling was real. “Aiden, I didn't mean–” He didn't even allow me to finish my statement when he kissed the words off my lips. His hand was behind my hand, making sure my head didn't hit the door behind us. I held his clothes tight as he pushed his tongue into mine. “Mmm,” I mumbled in between the kisses but he wouldn't even stop. I could feel the hunger, the passion. I brought this upon myself. I shouldn't have done that, but why does this feel so okay? What will the media say if they hear about this? I broke off the kiss, but Aiden wouldn't give up. “I'm sorry Aiden. I feel like a terrible person right now.” I replied before aiming for the door. He tried to pull me back, but I was lucky to escape. Knowing fully well that I wouldn't be this lucky next time. “What did I do?” I whispered to myself as I kept walking with
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