Chapter 19: nightmares*Williams' POV*I stood at my office balcony, my eyes fixed on the bustling road below, my mind a distance away. The sounds of honking cars and chattering pedestrians filled the air like a background noise to the turmoil brewing inside of me. My thoughts were a jumbled mess, a painful reminder of the night I'd rather forget.It had been a week since I had shrieked in panic, since I had chased Melissa out of my presence In the middle of our intimacy. I couldn't forget how she looked at me with a mix of confusion and resentment. I couldn't shake off the embarrassment, the feeling of vulnerability that lingered since after that moment. I knew she must think me incapable, or worse, afraid of sex.I really didn't know why I had been concerned about what she thought of me. It wasn't like her opinion of me mattered. But the the thing was i didn't want her or anyone to see me vulnerable or weak.I had been doing my best to avoid her, as I was still confused about why t
Chapter 20: not a dream*Melissa's POV*I tossed slowly on the bed, feeling some beautiful tingles all over my body. I was in a pleasing dream and a strong arm pinned me down, while the owner of the arms placed feathery kisses on my neck, then down to the gap between my breasts."Mmm..." A weak moan escaped my closed lips, my mind sinking deeper into my dreamy world. The warm lips continued its unholy assault till I could feel hot breath on my moulds. I inched closer, relishing the feeling and the lips crashed on my already hard nipple, biting softly and teasingly."Mm..." I moaned shamelessly again, this time, biting my lips. At the same moment, my eyes shut open. I had woken up. I expected to miss the dream, expected the sensation I was feeling to had disappeared, but it didn't. Infact, it had increased and now, I felt pure ecstasy shooting through my veins.As i tried to sit up, the weight pinning me down made me realize that williams was on top of me. His lips was suckling tenderl
Chapter 21: I want to leave him*Williams' POV*My expression darkened as I heard my grandpa's angry voice outside the door. I felt a surge of irritation, wondering what he was doing in my house at this hour.I reluctantly stepped out of the bed and slowly began to get dressed, intentionally taking my time to annoy the old man. The memory of our last encounter, when he had dropped Mia off at my house without warning, still lingered in my mind. I hadn't hadn't the chance to confront him about it yet, and now he was back.As I turned to Melissa, I noticed she was rummaging through her wardrobe, her eyes filled with fear. Her eyes darted here and there as if searching for something. In that instance, I felt an unexpectedly wave of protectiveness towards her.I tried to shake off the feeling, telling myself I had no reason to care. But it lingered, refusing to be dismissed. Just then, I turned to her again, my voice reluctant."Stay here, don't come out," I ordered, my voice stern."But,
Chapter 22: Argument*Melissa's POV*I stood close to the door, my ear pressed against the wood, listening to the exchange between Williams and his grandfather. Their voices rose and fell, their words piercing my heart painfully. I bit my lip hard when I heard William's grandfather say I wasn't the standard of wife for his grandson.The old man wanted Williams to marry Mia, no doubt because of her wealth and status. I didn't even want to be William's wife, but the way they spoke about me made me feel like a worthless commodity.As their argument continued, I wondered why Williams was defending me. Did he care about me? No, he just wanted to keep me around to satisfy his desires. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes, and I quickly wiped them away with my palm.I decided to ignore them and take a shower, hoping to wash away the hurt and anger. Williams had ordered me not to come out, and I didn't want to provoke him further. After my shower, I dressed quickly and tied my hair into a
Chapter 23: urge to care for her*Williams' POV*I arrived at the company, stepping out of my car into Mariam's waiting gaze."Good morning, sir," she greeted professionally, and took my briefcase. I walked past her without a glance, my mind still occupied with the argument I had with Melissa earlier.I got to the elevator and jabbed the button. When it opened, I stepped inside, my hand shooting out to close it, leaving Mariam to scramble for the next available elevator. The elevator ride seemed to drag longer than before, giving my mind the time to replay my heated exchange with Melissa. My mind was in turmoil reminding me her hurtful words which kept echoing repeatedly. "You're a beast, a devil!"I felt a sting of guilt, acknowledging the truth in her accusations. I couldn't shake off the unfamiliar emotions that came with it; a mix of anger and some sort of admiration for her new found boldness. No woman had ever stood up to me like that, and it both intrigued and infuriated me.
Chapter 24: Hot stranger*Melissa's POV*A week had passed since that night. The night I fell sick and vomited all over Williams' chest. I still remembered the grip of fear that had held me tight when I realized what I had done. I thought for sure he would be furious, that his anger would be unleashed upon me again, considering our heated argument on the morning of that day. But instead, he surprised me.He cared, and tended me like a child, and even called a doctor to check on me the next morning. His ways could be quite unpredictable, leaving me confused about his personality sometimes. The physician had diagnosed that I fell sick because of stress and that I needed rest. And since then, Williams had made sure I got it, once again shocking me.For the past few days, he had been acting... strange and different. He had instructed the maids to wait on my hand and foot, ordering that I shouldn't be allowed to do anything, and I pitied them. The only thing they had not helped me do was
Chapter 25: Bad guy*Williams' POV*As I stepped out of the car, I clutched the pack of chocolate I'd picked up on my way home for Melissa. I didn't know what was wrong with me, but lately, I found myself trying to make up for how I've treated her in the past.It was even worse today when I had told Stefan to stop at a chocolate store and I bought her a strawberry flavored chocolate. I wasn't used to getting things for people, especially women but I just wanted to make her happy.As I entered the house, the familiar greetings from the house workers barely registered in my head as my mind was preoccupied with how Melissa was going to react to my little gift. I hastened to the third floor, taking the elevator to make the journey quicker.But as I opened the door to our room, my excitement was met with an empty space. Melissa was nowhere to be found. I scanned the room, even listening for any sound from the bathroom, hoping to catch a glimpse of her. But she was nowhere in the room.I pu
Chapter 26: Lounging on his bed*Melissa's POV*I woke up with a hangover, my head pounding heavily. I didn't drink much at all last night at the club, but I had a very low tolerance for alcohol. I groggily got out of the bed and made my way to the bathroom, my eyes half closed.I turned on the faucet and splashed water on my face, trying to ease the throbbing. But the water didn't seem to help, and I ended up pouring some of it over my head, letting out a soft groan.As I emerged from the bathroom, my eyes scanned the room, searching for Williams. But he was nowhere to be found. I concluded he must had left for work already.My mind began to replay the heated argument we had the night before. I bit my lips, feeling the annoyance and anger resurface. I wished I could escape and run away from this toxic marriage, but I knew I couldn't. My father's safety was tied to my staying with Williams, and I couldn't risk putting him in harm's way.With how unreasonable and cruel Williams was, h
Chapter 102: Always and Forever Hayley's POV I woke up with a yawn, my stomach growled announcing my hunger. I couldn't help but blame it on the energetic night Marcelo and I shared–exhausted ourselves after several rounds.His hand still wrapped securely around my waist, holding me close and I blushed. I turned to face him, and his sleepy murmur made me smile. Marcelo's eyes remained closed, his steady breathing a testament to his peaceful slumber. Yet, he instinctively pulled me closer, and I wrapped my hand around his neck, savoring the warmth of his skin.The urge to admire his handsome face wrestled with my growling stomach and the impending visit from Melissa and Williams. The morning sunlight streaming through the window hinted that time was ticking away.I playfully opened Marcelo's eyelids with my thumb, and he grumbled, making me giggle. I repeated the tease, holding his lids open and blowing air into his eyes. Suddenly, he grasped my hands, rolling me onto his chest, sec
Chapter 101: Shattered BlissHayley's POV~In Marcelo's Villa I wriggled my body, attempting to shake Marcelo off, but he continued peppering my neck with tingling kisses, sending me into uncontrollable laughter. He had snuck up on me while I was making breakfast."I'm going to let you starve if you don't stop," I threatened, still chuckling."You love me too much to do that," he replied, turning me to face him, his grin wide.My eyes roamed his bare chest, and I salivated at the sight."Do you like what you see?" he asked, his finger tracing the exposed part of my neck, making me shiver. A sly smirk spread across his handsome face."Nah, I've seen hotter men," I teased."I bet those men can't do this," he said, flipping me over and bending me across the counter.His hand slipped beneath my shirt, touching my bare ass. I grabbed the counter, gasping. My pussy pooling with wetness."You're going to be late for work," I said, deliberately not giving him the answer he wanted to hear. H
Chapter 100: Forever YoursMelissa's POV Since I set my eyes on William, I couldn't contain my joy. The way he stared at me with love-filled eyes made my stomach go wild with butterflies. I yearned to kiss him badly, but I held myself back.Now, he was about to say his vows, and my heart drummed uncontrollably. "My dearest Melissa..." he started, his trembling voice sending shivers down my spine.I gazed into his eyes, my heart overflowing with love."When I met you a year ago, we started on rough ground, and I'm forever sorry about that. I never dreamed that you'd end up being mine. I didn't think I deserved someone as beautiful, kind, loving, and caring as you. But you loved me, fought my darkness with me, and lit up my entire world. You gave my heart a reason to beat again, and I am really grateful."His voice trembled more, bringing tears to my eyes."You have become my friend, my confidant, my strength, my partner, lover, my life. Waking up next to you every day, knowing I'll fi
Chapter 99: Wedding bellsMelissa's POVI stood before the mirror, my gaze tracing the delicate lace of my ball gown. Many little girls dream of their fairytale weddings, and I was no exception. Disney movies had fueled my imagination, and now, here I was, living my own happily ever after.Weeks of planning had led to this moment. Excitement, nerves, and anticipation swirled within me. I smoothed the gown, accommodating the tiny bump that had brought us so much joy. This dress was more than just a choice; it was a childhood dream come true. It felt magical.As I gazed into the mirror, my eyes met a beautiful woman, radiant with happiness. A woman who had faced challenges and emerged stronger. Emotion overwhelmed me, and I turned to Hayley, embracing her tightly."Hay, I'm going to ruin my makeup," I whispered, struggling to hold back tears.She held me tight, stroking my hair, "You're doing great, Lisa.""I'm so nervous," I whispered."That's because you feel Williams can't handle thi
Chapter 98: BeachMelissa's POV With only three days until our wedding, I couldn't contain my excitement. Williams and I had decided to move up the date, and I was thrilled. I didn't want my baby bump showing before the wedding, and I also didn't want to worry about fitting into my dream dress.As I gazed at my reflection, I admired the subtle curve of my stomach. Our little secret was growing, and I couldn't wait to meet our baby. Williams' eyes would light up whenever he talked about becoming a father, and I knew he'd be amazing in every sense.My mind wandered to Hayley and her blossoming relationship with Marcelo. I had been pestering her to give him a chance, and it seemed like she finally had. A smile spread across my face, thinking about how happy they seemed together. I couldn't be prouder that she finally considered giving her heart a chance. And I was happy that it was Marcelo. He seemed like a great guy."Baby, are you ready now?" Williams called from the living room."Yes
Chapter 97: Taking a chance Hayley's POVI held my phone, twirling it in my hand, thinkin through what I was about to do. I still found it funny that I was actually considering calling Marcelo.Melissa had stayed with me for a few days after she learned about my dad's health situation, keeping me company, visiting the hospital with me and also not letting me hear the end of how I risk dying lonely if I didn't give Marcelo a call.She finally left today and despite that I missed her, I couldn't help but feel relieved. She could be a little too persuasive sometimes.My brain replayed the drama that unfolded between her and Williams and a smile spread across my lips. A tempting thought that Marcelo and I could someday become like that snuck into my mind, and I pressed my lips together, my gaze fixed on the phone in my hand, Marcelo's contact displayed on the screen.Williams came to see her everyday for the four days she spent here, begging to take her back, but she kept stalling him.
Chapter 96: Gossips Williams' POVI dropped the call with Robert after carefully instructing him to keep Melissa safe. She needed to be more careful now that she was pregnant with our child.We had returned from our vacation only yesterday and she couldn't wait to see her friend, Hayley. I would have taken her myself, but I was on my way to see grandma, to know how she was coping with the News of her husband's arrest.Nemesis seemed to have finally caught up with the old man and the news about his illegal pharmaceutical company was leaked. And now, the police had grandpa and the partners involved in the business in custody while investigation was being carried out.I was only worried for Grandma, as for my grandfather, I can only say I warned him.As I walked into the living room, I found grandma's eldest daughter, sitting on the couch, engaged in a conversation over the phone . I didn't know she was around."Williams," she called out once she noticed me, standing up.I walked to he
Chapter 95: CancerHayley's POV I hurried into my house, resisting every urge to look back and slammed the door shut, fastening the lock in place before I rested my back against the door, sliding until my butt made contact with the floor.I sat there my heart racing, my head in my palms until I heard Marcelo's car start and then after sometime he finally drove off.The few seconds kiss in his car had left me wanting more. I congratulated myself for resisting him even when all I wanted was to have him lay me down and kiss my senses away again.My mind replayed the event that led to the kiss and my anger resurfaced. He may be my boss but he had no right to interfere in my personal affairs like he did. I didn't even understand why he cared and had to embarrass me like that in front of Jason when all he had been doing was ignore me and get together with Emma.He was an asshole, a hypocrite trying to teach me how to live my life when he was no better than me.I searched my bag for my pho
Chapter 94: The clubhouse Marcelo's POV I arrived at Monaco, a clubhouse where a partner insisted we meet. I was done with clubs a long time ago and had declined at first. But after a second thought, I figured the lively environment was a perfect choice to provide me the distraction I badly sort.I reached the entrance and showed my card to the men in black, and they step aside for me to enter. I was enveloped by the whirlwind of light and music, transporting me back memory lane.Monaco was an exclusive sanctuary where the big shots gathered to indulge in entertainment and seduction. Paying huge amounts to watch sexy strippers dance and seduce them. They get the chance to bed some if they paid even more.And Williams and I always paid more back when we frequented the place, until he met his first love, Rebecca Beverley and gave up clubbing. I copied him shortly after, even though I was single to a fault.I arrived at the table where Mijo sat smoking a pipe, and after exchanging plea