(Serena's POV)Taking a peek through the window inside the mansion, my eyes widened at a man wearing a tuxedo who was leaning on the couch comfortably. It's Uncle Gergor, Marcus's uncle, Beside her, is a blonde woman in her late 20s, wearing a channel and full of expensive accessories. Although, I'm not familiar with her countenance.I was contemplating moving forward, to the living room. From the very beginning of my relationship with Marcus, he didn't appreciate my presence. Because I was born into a poor family. And that being said, I can't help with their business. I'm just a trophy to display and not an asset to help them widen their businesses.But Marcus fights for our relationship. Even if his Uncle threatened him, still Marcus protected me with all his might.However, I didn't know Uncle's reaction to our divorce. He must had throw an expensive party for celebrating his victory. Because he did really win in our fight. Marcus let me go. Marcus took the first action to break h
(Serena's POV)As I made my way to the garden, the cold wind hit my body as it hastily passed through me. I shivered in the cold though I was wearing a sweater on a summer morning because of my chill body.It was currently 6:40 am. I woke up early unintentionally, I haven't slept a wink last night and it frustrates me.Suddenly the face of Marcus invaded my head. I sighed as I was continuously worried about what was on that billionaire's head.I don't know why he's everywhere in my head. He keeps making me annoyed whenever we're having a conversation. It's either he will tease me or he will make me angry. I'm trying to calm my nerves and pounding heart but he keeps popping into my mind like a handsome lunatic, smiling wickedly.My phone suddenly rang. It's Lily. I smiled seeing her name on the screen. I haven't heard her voice for a while. She must miss me. But as soon I answered the call, a sobbing, and whimper of Lily welcomed my ears.I stood up on the swing with a pounding heart w
(Serena's POV)"D-Drugs to c-calm m-myself." I blurted out as dizziness started taking over. My anxiety was taking the best of me. I needed those pills immediately. I glance through my wet lashes to see that Marcus stood rigid in front of me as if thinking of something.I reach for his hand where my pills are but I started feeling suffocated and my weak body gave up. I should have fallen on the ground if it was not for Marcus's quick reflex to catch my frigid body. "I n-need the p-pills." I let out in frustration before I could find myself sobbing and begging him to give me the drugs.Yes, drugs. The only thing that kept me sane and humane. The only thing that worked in the night and let me sleep. The only thing that kept the faces of those monsters away from coming and haunting me. The only thing that helped me breathe. Also, the only thing that was stopping me from becoming suicidal.However, it's been a while since I take those drugs. I haven't experienced panic attacks when I m
(Marcus's POV)"Marry me again, Serena."Her eyes widened. "W-What?"I can see on her face how baffled she was. And it made my heart flutter every time she stared at me like I was some fake comedian who just cracks up a joke. Well, I was just teasing her but maybe she's too innocent to fall into my tricks."I'm just kidding. Anyway, I need your presence this evening. To act as my wife." "You are crazy," Serena said in a shrill tone.I smirked. How can I explain to her that I am only crazy for her? She must have known that from the moment when I fell for her first."Only for you, my love," I said while playing with her hair and luckily, she didn't flinch."But--" She was about to say something but I immediately placed my finger on her sultry lips. Damn, so fucking soft."Ssh... Think about poor Lily's cafe and that Ryle boy." I said shutting her mouth.To be honest, I negotiated with the land owner of Lily's cafe and that happened before Serena's injury. The reason? To still get hold
(Serena's POV)As soon as these words left my mouth, Marcus abruptly stopped in the middle of the way. I could see, he was contemplating whether to reach out to me or not.Maybe he didn't expect me to say such a thing but I only stated a fact about myself. I can't be this selfish, I needed to warn him that he was playing with a lifeless soul and none of his actions will intrigue me."Serena... I-I..." He lost his words as pain crossed his face but being the expert at masking his feeling, he hid them."You won't change my heart towards you, Mr. Walton." I calmly said while keeping my face neutral."That time will tell, mi amore." He said while he curled his hand in determination.Wrong, Marcus.You are wrong. You may be a charmer, but I am no ordinary girl today.My heart is surrounded by walls, walls which are not just high but thick too. They are embedded with my shrill screams and are wrapped around thorns that are nothing but my endless woes.As soon you will come near this wall,
(Serena's POV)"I'm hungry." I suddenly blurted out. We were driving down the road and I don't have any idea where is our destination. He didn't enclose the information to me about where we're going tonight. He blackmailed me to just be with him tonight in exchange for not touching Lily's cafe. How absurd is that?Marcus took a glance at me. "Okay, let's find a nearby restaurant."I heavily sigh before he turned the steering wheel and pulled over the car at the empty space outside the Kavkaz restaurant.Before walking out of the car, I made sure to take my medicine. I always take my medicine in time or else I will have an attack again in front of Marcus. He already knew my panic attack. I won't let him know about my illness.I don't want to drink my medicine in front of him. He has quick eyes and might notice the kind of medicine I've been taking all this time, aside from drugs. I'm just being careful.I followed Marcus inside and thankfully, there is a vacant table and seat for us.
(Serena's POV)As soon as we landed in Frankfurt, Germany, we headed straight to the boutique. Marcus headed inside the store which screams luxury. I followed him without any idea why we are here. If we are in a boutique, full of gorgeous elegant dresses, expensive tuxedos, sparkling high-end heels, and shoes.This only means we're going to a party. Again."Marcus Walton?"A woman in her late 20s came forward with a wide smile on her face. Well, who would not recognize Marcus? His face is everywhere."Frieda Becker," Marcus said as he strode towards the woman and greeted her with a tight hug.I rolled my eyes. He came here to flirt with a Deutsche."Was machst du hier?" (What are you doing here?)And now, they're talking in German."Ich bin von Gloria eingeladen"(I'm invited by Gloria)I sat on a beige couch to rest my ankle. Slowly, my ankle is not in pain whenever I walk at a normal pace. My eyes scanned the surroundings as I massage my leg.Only a few people are wandering inside
(Serena's POV)As the cold wind kisses my bare skin, a shiver runs down my spine. Since I'm wearing a strapless dress, revealing my bare neckline and shoulder, I took a sip of my wine. It helps to replace the coldness I'm feeling inside as the heat slowly gushes down my throat.It's been ten minutes since Gloria left me here on the terrace. And I couldn't see Marcus near my position. He must be having fun with his friends. His friends that I didn't get well along with. Marcus has friends who insult me face to face. Some were insulting my dignity by wanting me to spend a night with them. They think I'm a gold digger and a prostitute. I never open up this situation to Marcus because it's his friends. I don't want to this will cause their misunderstanding. Also, they're drunk while doing nasty things to me. Of course, I always protected myself from that perverts.Time goes by... But it's happening again. That's why I distance myself whenever Marcus's friends were around.Also, I'm used