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119. CURRENT DAYS
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MORGANA FOSTERI hurried down the hallway with my heart beating fast and my breath catching. If she found me, I was done for. I ducked under the table, covering my body with the curtain, trying not to make any noise."Gotcha!" The little blonde head ran towards me, stumbling in front of me. The bright blue eyes, as clear as Ryan's, stared at me with a toothless, gleaming smile."Oh, Alanis," I replied, patting the little one's head, "you found me, huh?"Alanis laughed, a childish, joy-filled laugh that filled the room. She pointed to the makeshift hiding spot under the table."'I found you, Auntie, but you're terrible at this!'" she exclaimed, her eyes still filled with amusement.I rolled my eyes affectionately, knowing my hiding attempt was useless. "'You're too smart, Alanis. I can't escape you, it seems.'"The little one got up and sat beside me, playing with her fingers as she looked at me. "'You look sad, Morgana. Why?'"I smiled, trying to disguise my feelings in front of her i
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January 2014MORGANA FOSTERA girl walked out of the room, and there was no smile on her face. This meant there was still a small chance of salvation for me and my father. That I could leave here married and "happy."What a bad joke!With two jobs and accumulated college tuition, plus my father undergoing chemotherapy, I was exhausted. Not only were the college expenses piling up, but the hospital bill was also growing larger, and my father's health had significantly worsened in recent months. That's why, and only why, I decided to show up for this interview for a sham marriage.Yes, this is at least stupid. Who still needs something like this in the 21st century?He could be a man too shy to find a wife. He could be a very busy executive who didn’t want to bother with finding a real wife. Or simply an ugly man. A million things crossed my mind while I waited for my name to be called and prayed that the other girl hadn't done so much better than I would now.The mere idea of a sham mar
Last Updated : 2023-01-26Love me, baby 1 - THREE YEARS LATER
THREE YEARS LATERMORGANA FOSTERThat morning, everything seemed quiet when I arrived at the mansion. After two years, I returned, feeling a shiver run through my body as I stared at the massive door.I took a deep breath a few times before pushing the handle, wondering if this was really a good decision. I inherited this house from Grandpa Burke when I married his grandson in that crazy contract, but I didn’t want to stay here. Since I was living at college and kept minimal contact with my paper husband, I never felt the urge to live within these white walls.I wore my ring only at family gatherings and parties where I had to accompany him to maintain the appearance of a happy and stable couple.I never considered the possibility of living with him, and he never sought me out for that either. We even tried to make the fake marriage seem real in the first year so that his family would leave him alone, which was when I stayed in the downtown apartment for the first few months. It didn’t
Last Updated : 2023-01-26Love me, baby 2 - SHE CAME BACK
RYAN BURKEIt was late afternoon, and there were few clouds in the sky. I left the office shortly before 4:00 PM. Morgana would be arriving at "our house" sometime between today and tomorrow; she had been avoiding me for a few months. I hadn't reached out to her during that time, not because I liked her, but because I needed to maintain the farce she and my grandfather had put me in.I never wanted this damn marriage, but I felt some empathy for her situation when she explained her father's health condition.I had been deceived from the beginning of all this. So, we came to a consensus; I wouldn't interfere with her life, and she wouldn't interfere with mine. We would remain in this marriage agreement while her father needed medical treatment, and I would maintain my relationship with Elena. The marriage with Morgana had always been nominal. Honestly, I never paid much attention to her; my affections always belonged to the blonde with blue eyes who dominated me.Since her father passed
Last Updated : 2023-01-26Love me, baby 3 -EMBARASSING
MORGANA FOSTERA thin pain agonized in my chest. Hearing the word 'divorce' come out of his mouth hurt much more than reading the file did. I felt my eyes water and I looked down, blinking a few times to get rid of the tears before they fell right there.Why had I fallen in love with him if he didn't treat me with any affection?There was no love or affection. Just a theater of smiles during visits and important meetings. I wouldn't look sad about it, I had promised myself that he wouldn't see me crying because of him. Not after all the nights he'd slept away with “sweet Elena”.With a roll of my eyes, I cleared my throat and answered: “I know everything will be alright.” I sighed and looked away, I needed to be strong. “Tomorrow I'll sign it. Excuse me, I have to pack my things.”So I got up from the sofa with a bitter, disdainful smile. Marching towards the kitchen Ryan raised an intrigued eyebrow and I could feel his gaze following me the whole way.I know he didn't expect this reac
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MORGANA FOSTERI carefully organized my things in the closet, next to the elegant dresses I had received for the Burke family gatherings. I closed the suitcases with a sigh, eager to escape the tension that enveloped every fiber of my being, and carefully stowed them away in a corner. I filled the bathtub and undressed to sink into the water, hoping to cool down and relax the tension that filled my body.“He didn't even touch you, Morgana! Get a grip!” I whispered to myself, trying to divert my thoughts away from Ryan's presence. Why did he affect me so much? What the hell!I let myself be enveloped by the touch of the water, sliding my fingers over my skin in the hope of dissipating the heat radiating from my body. Moans involuntarily escaped my lips, revealing the intensity of my sensations. It wasn't routine for me, but in that moment, I desperately needed that release, and I knew I couldn't have him for myself, after all, he never touched me.“Morgana?” The sound of the door openin
Last Updated : 2023-01-31Love me, baby 5 - Just a Theater
MORGANA FOSTERIn the car, the drive to the Burke mansion was silent. Ryan didn’t try to start a conversation, and I didn’t insist on bothering him. Silence reigned throughout the journey.As he drove, I looked out the window, remembering how it all began and how I ended up here.“Who would have thought that little Morgana Melissa Foster would be married at twenty-three to a guy as handsome and powerful as Ryan Burke,” I thought, stealing a glance at the man driving the black Rolls Royce, perfectly sculpted in his black suit.I couldn’t help but laugh bitterly at my own life.In the first year of marriage to Ryan, I was certain I could win his heart if I were genuine and showed him I was willing to do anything for us.So, I cooked my best dishes and sweets. I took care of him when he was sick, did everything I could, but it didn’t help much since he spent most of his time on business trips and the majority of his free time with Elena.No matter how kind and caring I was, I realized he
Last Updated : 2023-01-31Love me, baby 6 - Why is everyone looking at her?
RYAN BURKEWhy the hell is everyone looking at and praising Morgana now? , I thought, feeling that twinge of jealousy burning in my mind.In recent years, I had been negligent; I didn’t visit her, nor did I inquire about how she was doing. Not even on the day of her father’s funeral. Elena had an issue and was in the hospital that day, and I was with her. So, I accompanied her, but made sure I left Morgana well-supported with all possible resources."Enough with the compliments for my wife, Stefan," I said, squeezing his shoulder firmly and maintaining a smile. "You're embarrassing her."She kept her eyes lowered and a shy smile while all attention was directed at her. This behavior was unusual, even for her."Are you getting jealous, cousin?""Where is my beloved granddaughter?" My grandfather called out, his voice echoing as he entered the room, sparing me from a response. Morgana's eyes sparkled like crystal as she spotted the elderly gentleman entering the room.My grandfather, Mr
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MORGANA FOSTERI hurried down the hallway with my heart beating fast and my breath catching. If she found me, I was done for. I ducked under the table, covering my body with the curtain, trying not to make any noise."Gotcha!" The little blonde head ran towards me, stumbling in front of me. The bright blue eyes, as clear as Ryan's, stared at me with a toothless, gleaming smile."Oh, Alanis," I replied, patting the little one's head, "you found me, huh?"Alanis laughed, a childish, joy-filled laugh that filled the room. She pointed to the makeshift hiding spot under the table."'I found you, Auntie, but you're terrible at this!'" she exclaimed, her eyes still filled with amusement.I rolled my eyes affectionately, knowing my hiding attempt was useless. "'You're too smart, Alanis. I can't escape you, it seems.'"The little one got up and sat beside me, playing with her fingers as she looked at me. "'You look sad, Morgana. Why?'"I smiled, trying to disguise my feelings in front of her i
Love me, baby 119. CURRENT DAYS
Four months later, Rookgaard, California. Burke's grandparents' house."The trial is in a week," Sorya says. "Do you want to go?"The dining table, once filled with laughter and the clinking of glasses and utensils, is now immersed in complete silence. I look around to make sure I'm not alone in my silence. I swallow the bitter ache of the hours of terror I suffered at the hands of the two women."I don't feel like seeing them again," I mutter, feeling a lump forming in my throat. "Just the thought of sharing the same space with them fills me with anger.""And you don't have to go if you don't want to!" Elena says, laying her hand on mine, giving me a warm smile. Her cheeks are rosy, and her belly is huge. The baby will be born soon.I give her a weak smile and mumble a quiet thank you to her. At first, I never thought I'd feel comfortable beside my 'rival,' but now that she's engaged to James, her presence is no longer a threat to me.
Love me, baby 118. LOST
MORGANA FOSTER"You're really dumb, Mr. Burke!" Alessandra says, pressing the gun barrel against my head.I swallow hard, feeling the pressure and weight of the metal barrel on my head. My eyes automatically widen as if the whole world stops spinning when I hear the gun being cocked."Let's negotiate," Ryan says calmly, looking at the men with him, who step back a bit. "What do you want?""We've already said," Winnie replies this time. "16 million dollars in my account. By noon... And maybe I'll release this one here."She says, pulling my head back, which tilts backward. The taste of iron fills my mouth. Maybe this is it. A fight over money."Even if I wanted to, that's a lot of money," he replies."See? Mrs. Burke," Alessandra says with a laugh. "He doesn't think you're worth it.""In the end, all the Burke's are the same. Why are you so stubborn?" Winnie says, turning to face me. "Maybe he'll take us seriously if we shoot her. What do you think?"My breath remains irregular, my hea
Love me, baby 117. Like mother And daughter
MORGANA FOSTER"Missed me?" Alessandra's unmistakable voice cuts through the entire shed, invading my ears.A new flood of emotions fills my soul as I spot her profile appearing in the corner of my eye until she's fully in front of me.How did I let myself be fooled by that silly story of her becoming a nurse to take care of her mother?"What happened?" Alessandra sneers with a disdainful expression on her face. "Cat got your tongue?""I think she's a bit surprised that you're my daughter," Winnie declares.Alessandra walks over to Winnie's side and leans on the counter. I hadn't noticed before, but there's a short resemblance between the two. I feel completely different now. Foolish for never noticing anything strange about them.I swallow hard as I watch the two of them. I can't believe this is true. Part of me wants to completely deny that I could be so blind."What are we going to do with her?" Alessandra says, turning to her mother."I don't know," Winnie replies with a satisfied
Love me, baby 116. The search
RYAN BURKEI practically flew down the road incessantly without the certainty that I'll find her well. The damn phone rings so many times that I can't keep count. It rings eight times and goes to voicemail again."Hello, you've reached Doctor Foster, please leave your message after the beep."I insist on calling again, the echoing sound as the phone rings is deafening."Come on, Morgana!" I speak nervously. "Come on, pick up!""Hello, you've reached Doctor Foster, please leave your message after the beep."I slam both hands on the steering wheel in frustration.I pray in my heart that she's just too tired to hear the phone ringing. In fact, the adrenaline pumping through me, boiling like lava, begs to all the gods that she's just asleep in our room.I press down on the accelerator with a tight heart, thoughts that she might be in danger consume me entirely. I fear it might already be too late to reach her. Ronan's car is following me, I know it's him because I saw my mom getting into
Love me, baby 115. Listen carefully
MORGANA FOSTERShe gives a bitter smile as she finishes her speech. I can't imagine her pain, but I understand that it hurts. She paused, taking a breath, while I absorbed every word. The intensity of the moment deepened with each revelation."However, the compensation didn't bring my loved ones back," she continued, her gaze fixed on some point beyond me. "And the person responsible for maintaining that machine, who didn't do his job properly, was none other than your father, Morgana. He was the supervisor that night. And he wasn't there to ensure that everything was working properly."A chill ran down my spine. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. My father, responsible for two deaths?"So, you think I should pay for his mistakes?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.Winnie gave a bitter smile. "No, Morgana. You don't understand. It's not just about revenge. It's about justice. He continued with his life, as if nothing had happened. As if any amount could pay for my son's lif
Love me, baby 114. I'll tell you something
MORGANA FOSTERI wake up feeling a tight grip around my wrists, chest, and ankles. My suspicion is confirmed when I pull them and feel the rope scraping against my skin. I raise my head slowly, still feeling a heavy weight on it, accompanied by a throbbing buzz in my ear.I open and close my eyes a few times, getting used to the low light of the place. My mouth is completely dry; I run my lips around my tongue, partially moistening them.There's no noise outside. At least not near where I am.I try not to panic and breathe slowly to catch my breath.I see my bare feet and nails covered in dirt and small pieces of grass. Looking up, I spot the floating particles of dust coming through a tiny glass window. I look to the side, and the walls are cast iron. As if I'm in some sort of container or warehouse shed. The smell of mold and rust is faint but can be sensed in the environment.The floor is dirty, with dust everywhere. My dress is slightly torn at the hem, with tape wrapped around th
Love me, baby 113. Rush
RYAN BURKEThe day at the company was chaotic. With Uncle Ned's departure, things spiraled out of control too quickly. Many questions arose about how things reached this point and went unnoticed by us all this time. And with all this situation, it fell to me to analyze all the transactions and operations carried out by him and his team. There were many suspicions and many discrepancies in the information.I had to inform Stefan and Nick about the recent events so they could be prepared to support my aunt Cibila. I assured them that I wouldn't involve the police in this out of consideration for our friendship and because we're family, but he would have to leave the company without any rights.Which is not unfair. I also passed on the information to my grandfather, who didn't have a very different reaction from the shareholders, but Grandpa Burke would handle Ned differently. And that was their problem. I spent the whole day analyzing every single transaction he made. There was a lot to
Love me, baby 112 - Missing
MORGANA FOSTERI remember little of being fully awake. Memories are jumbled in my mind like a giant, torturous blur. I feel my body being lifted from the chair and dragged outside the mansion. I can't scream, nor could I. My arms are lifted and pulled back, she drags me through the property with agony.Can I scream? But...Who would hear me? Bethany is with John. Ryan is at the company. I let Tyron off his duties earlier, James is taking care of Elena, and Alessandra hasn't been with us for months.What I can't get out of my head is how my stalker could be Winnie? What did I do to her? Why would she kidnap me or attempt on my life? I only met her after the Burkes, there was no real reason for her to target me.I couldn't believe it was her, my stalker. She who had always been so kind and friendly. The sweet woman who took care of all of us. It didn't seem real to me! How did this happen? How could she do such a thing?The blurry images of corridors and furniture passing through my eye
