Chapter 76Maria know that Rachel was telling the truth but deep down she didn't want to resign because she knew that if she did she was never going to see Adrian again she wanted to stay by his side although that he had hurt her so she had decided that she resigned herself to being in his Shadows and watching him from the background.It was going to be hurtful seen him with his fiancee but it was a better than nothing. So she smiled and told Rachel that they should head to the bedroom to clean it up as well disrupting their conversation about Adrian.*****Hours later after Rachel left her house Maria went ahead to have a shower to get rid of all the dirt and grime that had accumulated on her body and she felt disgusted by it. Then she went into the kitchen to prepare for her a light dinner so that she will eat and go to bed. After eating she made her way to her bedroom and got under the covers wondering if agent had realised she wasn't back. She checked her phone but saw that the
Chapter 77The next morning Adrian was in his office when his phone rang. He picked it up after he saw that it was Sophia who was calling him."Hello honey, are you busy right now?" She asked as Adrian glanced down and saw that he was just reading the yearly report and that he had nothing doing."No I am free. Is there something you needed me to do?" he asked as she replied,"Yes, if it won't be much trouble. My father wants to know when the wedding is going to take place so that he can invite his friends." She said as Adrian replied,"We already agreed on the incoming weekend. That's three days from now isn't it?' he said glancing at the calendar to verify his claims."Yes it is. I just wanted to make sure. So in that case shouldn't we announce it? We need to have an interview as well and start preparation for the wedding. I also need to go for a wedding gown. I need to find one before the day comes." She said as Adrian nodded his head."Sure, call the media and tell them that we wou
Chapter 78Soon after, Adrian and Sophia walked out with their respective clothes for the wedding. Sophia was happy as she held onto his hand with a pleasant smile on her face.She was getting close to being his wife and this was the best news ever. Finally everything was coming into place."I am really happy with the dress that I got and it was so expensive too. You didn't have to buy such an expensive one." She said as Adrian replied,"It wasn't an issue. Besides you liked it and I wanted to make you happy. Are you happy with it?" he asked as the clerk put it in the car for them."I love it. I can't wait." She said squeezing his hand gently before leaving it to enter the car.Adrian got in as well as he glanced at the time..it was almost time for the company to close."I have to get back to the company and settle some things before I head home. Do you need me to stop you anywhere?" he said as Sophia replied,"Oh yes, just drop me at the restaurant near the company. I have to see you
Chapter 79The wedding came quickly than expected and soon enough Adrian and Sophia toes the knot making them husband and wife although Adrian deep down was sad that he had lost his number one Chance to be with Maria. He knew that he had to leave her in the past since she wasn't important anymore but he didn't realise that it was going to hurt this much though.Adrian was in bed when his wife walked in wearing nothing but a silk robe that she has tied the knots in front of her.She appeared to have taken a bath as her hair was wet and she was drying it with a towel."What are you thinking about?" She asked with a soft smile on her face as Adrian glanced up at her as he lied,"Nothing much really. I think." he said as he knew that bringing up Maria was going to be looking for trouble and that was something that he tended to avoid whenever he was around Sophia.Alright if you say so. Anyways I really enjoyed our honeymoon in France, it's such a pity that we are heading back to New York
Chapter 80Adrian and Sophia returned back to New York city to start their lives as married couple. Sophia took care of him, always making food and cleaning the house while Adrian drove to work."Good morning sir " someone greeted Adrian as he stepped into the hallway leading to his office. His new PA Ashley was already seated at the former office of Maria all her belonging all new and strange."Good morning Ashley. How was your night?" Adrian asked as she replied,"Everything is alright sir. And yours?" She added as Adrian nodded his head."Everything is fine..What are the reports I have today." he said as he opened the door to his office while she entered holding his cup of coffee."Sir we need to leave to Company Center in thirty minutes to meet with Mr Andrew who is waiting for the new development progress happening at Base C." She said as she dropped his cup of coffee on the table and handed him the file as Adrian nodded his head and took it.He opened it as he scrolled through t
Chapter 81Maria was heartbroken for the last weeks. She hadn't been eating well and been throwing up no matter what she ate. She believed it to be because she was sick and tired of what she had gone through in the hands of Adrian, crying for a love that didn't really exist. It was only Rachel who was by her side during this trying times and tried to help her. Maria had noticed on the first day that Rachel had gotten proposed to, considering the ring on her finger but Rachel hadn't said anything. The next day she came, Rachel's hands were empty devoid of the ring as she tried to help Maria and take care of her.Maria was torn knowing that Rachel was doing this so she wouldn't feel more bad about their situation. She got rejected by her love while Rachel got accepted and proposed to. It was the biggest irony in Maria's life. Everyone she knew was either getting married or had a fiancee. She was the only one without a job ot a boyfriend and was waiting to get through the day with the he
Chapter 82Rachel breathed out as soon as she got to the kitchen. This was too much for her to handle. Maria in one of her sobbing sessions had told Rachel that he had slept with her right before getting back together with Sophia and it hurt to see her reduced to this. The formidable Maria was no longer there. Just a lady who was broken by a man who dared to love him She swore that she was never going to let this happen to her not if she had a choice.Her phone buzzed on the table as she reached for it and saw it was her fiancee calling her."Hey babe, how is your friend Maria doing?" He asked. He knew about this because Rachel had filled him in and he has told Rachel to be there and help her through the pain that he understands."Not so well. She wants to go clubbing tonight. I am going with her." She said as Carlos frowned as he pinched his temple with his hands."Are you sure about that?" He asked as Rachel rolled her eyes in exasperation."I am not going there to mingle. I have yo
Chapter 83When Rachel got home she saw that Maria was so they are aware and was eating her lunch. she smiled because this was an improvement from the Rachel she met some hours ago."how are you feeling now? are you better or do you need me to do something for you?" she asked unsure of what she wanted this particular moment. some people would like to be left alone to think about their life decisions so she was giving out the option to her. She didn't want to be the one to be ordering her around when it was her like she was talking about. Afterall she was the only one who was going to know what she needed."I don't want you to leave besides you have helped me a lot while I was busy crying my eyes like a broken teenager. it is time that you go back to my priorities in life. besides Adrian is now in the past and I'll be leaving there soon there is nothing I can do but to move on.""I'm so happy to hear those words from you Maria. you truly deserve somebody that will take care of you not
Chapter 116Epilogue“We interrupt the news to bring to you all the dead of Mr Rich Danillo who had commited suicide in his cell his immediate jail term.'' Maria wound up the volume of the radio as she stepped on the gas. Sophia's father killed himself? Well it was to be expected since he was there for life.The only person who was left now was Steve, her fiance, who had been jailed but had somehow gotten loose and was currently on the run. She took a deep breath and exhaled before continuing, there was no need for her to be scared.Steve wasn't desperate enough to hang around her and kidnapped her.There were eyes on hers and bodyguards to numerous to mention, the only reason why she hadn't shouted at her husband to stop was because she knew there was a reason he was being paranoid and frankly it was justified.Right now she was on her way to the cemetery, with Castillo. Two weeks had passed since Sophia's death and Adrian had insisted on burying her properly. A lot of people had
Chapter 115Two Weeks LaterMarie woke up with. African as her head was splitting apart with the migraine she had gotten. She immediately sat up as pain racked through her entire body, she was shocked. She was at home with her baby waiting for Adrian when those men broke into her house and she had gotten knocked out.She turned around trying to look for her baby when she realized that Adrian was tied up next to her looking a bit roughed up but Okay. Well from what she could see."Adrian?!" She called out pulling him from his thoughts as his eyes widened with relief when he saw her."Thank God, you are awake. I was so worried. Are you okay?" He asked as Marie asked."Where is Castillo? Did they take him? Who are they?" She asked as the door swing open as a woman walked in carrying Castillo who was fast asleep on her hands."Well, well, well if it's not the star of the show. Marie or should I say Athena?" She said as Marie stiffened considerably as Adrian turned to look at her although
Chapter 114Athena cried for the loss of her parents and love of her life Gabriel. She couldn't believe that Steve went this far to get rid of her parents just because she had refused to get married to him. This fueled her pain to flee. Her parents had put her happiness first before their lives and she was going to die if she allowed that to go to waste.She was going to get away from this place or she was going to die trying. Luckily since she has been locked up here, they hadn't come to check up on her. She had overheard the news from a maid who was talking to a fellow worker, about their boss disappearance.According to them, Mr Steve had gone on a flight to Spain which was supposed to last two weeks.And Athena knew that the moment he was back, he was going to force her to get married to him and that means she will be a trophy wife for him as long as she lived.She had two weeks to escape before he gets back and to do that, she had to win the trust of either a guard or maid who w
Chapter 113 ***5 years ago****"Mum, dad, I have something that I want to tell you." Athena said that morning as she climbed downstairs getting her parents attention who were eating breakfast."Of course sweetie, you can tell us anything." She said as Athena (Marie) sat down beside her as she took a deep breath and exhaled."I don't want to marry Steve anymore." She blurted out as her parents stopped eating and turned to look at her.They couldn't believe their ears. Their marriage was only a week away and now their daughter Athena was changing her mind. This wasn't going to look good for either of the family. "Why? Why are you telling us this? Did Steve cheat on you? If he did, then we will give him a piece of our mind." Her father said as Athena shook her head slowly and said,"Steve didn't cheat on me. Rather I cheated on him." She said closing her eyes as she waited for the reaction of her parents. She knew that this was going to put her in a lot of trouble but she
Chapter 112Just like that, the day went by smoothly as Lucy only went to his office when there was a need for her to do so. After that, it was mandatory that she went back to the office. After the day was over, Steve was the first to leave as he stopped in front of her office and asked why she was still around since she was supposed to be gone an hour earlier. He asked if she needed a ride to the bus stop,"I'll get home myself. Thank you for the offer though." Steve nodded his head and said,"No issue. If there is anything that comes up, call me. I'll head home first." With that he left as Lucy's smile dropped as she exhaled and took deep breaths.She decided to go home as well. She was avoiding her home because she didn't want to deal with the fact that it was indeed a reality,but there was no way she could extend her stay here. She would just miss the bus and that meant walking home...She hurriedly packed her bags and made sure that she switched off all the appliances she was usi
Chapter 111Afterwards Luke had to leave and head back to the company because he didn't plan on staying the entire da with Sandro. They both had to work since they were both CEO. "I have to go now." Luke said standing up as Sandro looked surprised. He had expected Like to stay with him throughout the remainder of the day."Why are you leaving s soon?" he asked feeling a bit put down as Luke rolled his eyes."I have been here for 30 minutes. We have agreed on what you need. I have to leave and get back to it." He said as Sandro nodded his head."Alright. I understand that you have to go. I won't say anything else. But atleast let us meet up for a drink or some thing." he said as Luke sighed and nodded his head."Sure I'll call you when the time is right." He said as he turned and left his office leaving Sandro all alone..Sandro knew instinctively that he had done or said something to get Luke on edge which was the reason he was leaving this abrupt. But he had no idea what he had said
Chapter 110Sandro, Adrian best friend was seated in his office when the door opened and Luke entered inside. He grinned when he saw his best friend after a while. They had both been busy so they had not gotten any time to see each other."Come in." He said standing up as Luke closed the door behind him as he walked up to Sandro and they both shook hands."Allow me to officially say congratulations to you, Sandro. You are now a fiance. " He said as Sandro laughed and said,"Thank you. And as usual, you know that you will be my best man on the D day. Please sit, let's go straight to business." He said as Luke sat down."So what are you been up to? How is life as a betrothed person?" Luke asked as Sandro grinned."Well you should know about it I guess. It's really awesome. Did you know that Mira is pregnant with my kid, three months old?" He asked as Luke's eyes widened in shock..."Wait three months and you are just telling me this now?" Luke asked a bit angry as Sandro raised his hand
Chapter 109Maria pulled Adrian's hand and placed it above her stomach and waited for him to realize what she was talking about."wait what?" He asked his eyes widening in shock as she nodded her head as Adrian pulled her in and kissed her."Are you sure about this? You are pregnant?" He asked the moment they broke free from the kiss as Marie nodded her head again."I can't believe this." He mumbled as Marie spoke,"We are going to have a baby, Adrian..after all this while. I am finally pregnant." She said as Adrian wiped the tears from her eyes as he said,"I am very happy and I am going to be with you every step of the way. This is our second chance at a happily ever after and I am not going to mess it up." He promised as Marie held onto him as they exchanged kisses.After that day, Marie began to smile more as she was pampered daily by Adrian who seemed to have a lot of devotion toward her and the baby.They had already started planning their room for the baby and the names as well
Chapter 108Marie couldn't believe it. She was pregnant again, she was feeling very happy after all the doctor had talked to her and made her realize that it wasn't her fault she lost the first one. There was nothing she could have done in that situation after all.She could not wait to get back home and tell Adrian the good news. She smiled all the way home.. it was really a nice happy ending for her. After everything she had been through. "Adrian, you won't believe what the doctor told me?" Marie said later that night after they had finished their dinner and was resting on their sofa after a long day.Adrian who was very exhausted and had just come back from a very stressful meeting turned to look at Maria with a confused look on his face."Are you all right is everything okay I remember you vomited 2 days ago is it a sickness?" He asked as Maria shook her head smiling."I'm alright this is a good kind of sickness after all." She said leaving Andrian more confused than ever."I