(Marcus's POV)"Make sure everything is ready tomorrow, Lance," I spoke out while massaging my temple. I'm having a bad headache again. "Yes, sir." I ended the call after. Things are not doing well these days. Harold Schimer is getting on my nerves. That bastard harassed my Siri in front of me. He's wishing for his own death. He should be grateful that Serena stopped me from ruining his face.I never thought that one of my trusted friends backstab me and now he's threatening me with those videos.I admit, if that leaked out, the company's image will at stake. I won't ruin my father's hard work. How ungrateful son am I if I did?To make things settle down, I gave him what he wanted. He wanted everything, not just the land from Gloria but all of my future plans in the new hotel I'm planning to build.He's greedy.Gloria even called me for confirmation, she's confused but she approved the papers.Harold owes me everything. That dumbass jerk.Aside from Harold keeps pestering my busine
(Marcus's POV)As I entered my office with a heavy shoulder, I throw the papers on the table out of frustration. Harold is bribing my people. What annoys me the most is those people are so ungrateful of what my father had done to them. They were treated well and fair but they end up backstabbing my father's company.That's life. It is how it works in this industry but I'm still not used to it.Sighing as I slouch on the sofa, wondering if Serena is doing alright. When I woke up this morning, she was running a fever. I was about to cancel everything today but this bad news impacted my morning which made it worst by the thought of it.If ever Harold cut my limit, I wouldn't think twice to set a retaliation against him. I dialed Nana to check Serena. She's not feeling well and when she's sick, she's becoming stubborn to take."Nana, how's Serena?" I asked in a low tone.I'm so damn tired, my head, neck, and back were aching as hell. I heard her sigh in the other line. "She barely eats
(Serena's POV)I groaned as the light seeped into my room. How do I explain to these sun rays that I am not a morning person? I stuffed my head deeper into the pillow and started to find peace.As I was too busy trying to concentrate, I didn't hear the knock on the front door. Maybe no one wants me to sleep today."Coming," I said softly but hide how frustrated I was.One of the maids whom I didn't know was standing patiently beside my door. "Good almost afternoon, Madam. Mr. Walton is requesting you to eat something."As soon as the word Sir left her mouth, the incident of last night came back haunting me. He saw me struggling. He saw me in a distressed situation. I don't know how to face him after that."I will be there in half an hour," I whispered as I was too lost in my thoughts.I closed the door before sighing and sat back on my fluffy bed.It's been only one day since I have run out of my drugs and I already had a terrifying nightmare. I know Marcus wants some answers but how
(Serena's POV)As I entered the study he closed the door behind me. He stood in front of me, staring at me for a while."Why, Serena?" He asked in a broken voice.His voice made a piece of my heart break. He was never the one to be vulnerable. He stood strong even in the worst conditions."What's wrong?" I asked in a small voice. My voice felt like it was somewhere hidden in my throat."What's wrong, Serena? You are seriously asking me." He said as he made his way to the table. He raised a file in his hand and then banged it on the table.The noise made me flinch. Why was he so angry? But the next words that left his mouth left me gasping for air."How long were you going to hide the fact from me that you are in depression and have... And harassed by those jerks? How long Serena? How long?"How did he get to know this? No, no this was not my plan. He was never supposed to know this. This is all wrong.My pounding nervously as I don't have words to start with him. "H-How did you get to
(Marcus's POV)As I opened my eyes I saw nothing, just darkness. I slightly lifted my head only to realize that my arms were wrapped around Serena's body.My face was stuffed in her breasts.When I lifted my head, I saw that she was wide awake with her hands holding her phone over her face.I stare at her with amusement. Damn! She's so stunning with her messy hair. I can't believe that we ended up making love after our quarrel. My eyes look down at her neck, my creation of a hickey still intact in her skin. I'm so infuriated by Ryle's presence. I won't let anyone take my girl away from me.Serena is so innocent that she didn't know people around her might be causing her trouble. After a few moments of staring at her, she finally noticed I was awake, My eyes meet her enticing brown eyes. She looked at me with raised eyebrows before I smirked causing her to blush and cover her face with blankets in embarrassment.A throaty chuckle left my lips as I ignored her embarrassed look and just
(Serena's POV)In the afternoon, I woke up without Marcus at my side. He must have returned to work, it seems there is something urgent coming at his company. His phone keeps ringing since yesterday but he keeps ignoring it.Yes, I give in. I can't help but smile from ear to ear every time I remember the beautiful moments we created last night and this morning. I am happy and euphoric as if I'm floating on a cloud nine with butterflies in my stomach. But questions keep rummaging in my head.Will it gonna be alright? What will happen if he found out about my illness? Will he kick me out again because I'm a burden to him?Everything is just so sudden. My feelings for Marcus cannot be hidden anymore. He found out about my depression. He found out about me being harassed. Yes, I was not raped but the feeling of being locked in a room, without food or water, beaten up like I was a punching bag, was the worst-case scenario. It feels like my life has almost ended.Marcus said those monster
(Serena's POV)Suzy and I headed down to the kitchen to give her water, to calm her nerves while she still wiping the snot from her nose. "Are you alright?" I asked after giving her a glass of water.She nodded before drinking the whole glass of water. "I'm good."She dropped the glass on the counter and start peeling the clementine from the fridge.Aside from her swollen eyes and reddish nose, she loses some weight. She's a huge fan of K-pop, and she sometimes follows the trend of the way they wear, hairstyle, and make up but seeing her becoming skinny, I think she's on a diet again, just trying to follow her idol. I don't even know who her idol is."By the way, did you really fly all the way from Australia after hearing about us?" I asked."I heard of you from Frieda." Hearing her mention Frieda makes me baffled. She also knows her but no one mentioned her to me before. Why? "But when I arrived this morning I saw the news on the airport television. Was it true?"I don't know how to
(Serena's POV)"M-Marcus?" I said with a trembling voice."What the fuck are you doing here?" He exclaimed, exposing his dark aura while darting me his enrage eyes."Su--" Before I finish my word, he grabs my hand harshly. "Let's get out of here.""W-Wait!"He stops. "Since when did you like hanging out in the club in the middle of the day?" Even with the loud music still in the background, I can sense the fierce in his tone. He's so damn mad and I'm scared to look him in the eye. Instead, I pulled him closer to me until I reach his ear. "Suzy...""Suzy? She's here?" I nodded while staring at him, waiting for his reaction. Then slowly his jaw hardened just like earlier when I first landed my eyes on him. "Fuck!" He suddenly muttered. He dragged me to the entrance. "Wait here."I nodded before he walk with a big stride towards the crowd. He will find Suzy in this crowded place. Looking at Marcus back, I feel guilty. Marcus is already having difficulty at his company, and here we are
(Serena's POV)Then our wedding came. Everyone we know was invited and ecstatic about the wedding of the century. Suzy and Nick came before heading to Australia. They are temporarily staying at our house since Nick is avoiding his parents. So he sold off his condominium and decided to start with Suzy in the mansion.As for Sarah Fergus... Yes, she's my real mother. I accepted her with all my heart. And she's here now, taking care of me about what I need for my big day.She's so excited and cannot contain her happiness that we met before I married Marcus for the second time.Sunlight shone through the high windows of the church's bridal suite, lighting dust particles in the air like tiny flickers of gold. Nausea swirled in my belly, and I pressed a hand to my stomach and tried to breathe through it.It's our second wedding but I'm fucking nervous.I suddenly felt weird. I covered my mouth as nausea traveled up my throat."What's wrong?" Mom asked.I immediately hopped from my chair a
(Serena's POV)My hand was trembling while impatiently sitting in the car with Marcus. My heart was pounding furiously and I could not calm my nerves down due to nervousness. I'm actually contemplating whether to accept the DNA test with Mrs. Fergus but now that it's here, why not give it a try?Upon hearing Marcus say that she is my biological mother seems unrealistic for me. I did not expect that we would be blood-related or he could find my mother this early.I actually did not long for a mother but the little nervousness with a small excitement inside my chest was unexpected too.Before we could perform a DNA test, Marcus set up a meeting with Fergus. I'm also curious about her and my biological father. Marcus said that it seems Mr. Fergus is not my father.I really need answers.We arrived at the restaurant where Marcus settled an appointment with Fergus.Fergus is new in the business industry. They were from the Philippines and as their business was going well, they planned to h
(Marcus's POV)On our way back home, Siri rested her head on my chest as our fingers intertwined. Since she does look sobered now, I reprimanded her for clubbing with Suzy. I know she only wanted to comfort Suzy in this way since Suzy only relieved her stress by spending money on expensive kinds of stuff and liquors.Despite her efforts to comfort Suzy and calm her down, it did nothing for her.Actually, Nick visited me at my office to talk about Suzy and his parents. That's why I tag him along to fetch my wife and his wife, a drunkard.And thankfully, we're right in time. The couple needs to talk and seeing Suzy still has the energy to catfight, she's sobered enough to talk normally with her husband."Will she be okay?" Siri suddenly questioned. And I know who she meant by that."Hmm.""What if they will ask for a divorce this time?"Hearing the word divorce gives me a pain in my chest. I know one of them will be miserable, or both of them will if things go awry. "It's up to them.
(Serena's POV)Strobe lights, loud music from the speaker, waiter, and waitresses dressed skimpily with glowing trays of drinks, shots, and bottles of booze lined up at the counter bar, the smell of sweat and smoke wafting off our clothing.My nose crinkled when smoke invaded my nostrils.With the last shot from my beer, I took a glance at Suzy who was dancing with a group of people we didn't know. She's having fun. It's clearly evident on her smile that doesn't leave her face the very first step we stride inside the bar.I actually left a message to Marcus to fetch us two hours after we arrived here. I purposely didn't let Suzy bring her car for the reason that we would be both intoxicated once we exited this building.I've been eyeing Suzy the whole time. She's swaying her hips with the hip music in the background while carrying a glass of tequila. I predicted that it would be messed up and difficult for her to wake up tomorrow.It's her punishment. I let her enjoy tonight and prepa
(Serena's POV)The next morning, I decided to meet Cassandra and apologize for suspecting her of something horrible. After she found out my thoughts about her, having a hidden relationship with Marcus, she cracked up and couldn't believe her ears.In the end, she shared with me the plan she had with Marcus about the surprise wedding. Marcus decided to move earlier the wedding date which is before Christmas.After the discussion with Cassandra, she bid farewell as she needs to attend something important.I stayed in the restaurant, eating my croissant and milk tea. I've had my breakfast earlier but my stomach won't back off to the food in front of her. To be honest, I've been wondering if Suzy has already eaten breakfast. She was so damn wasted last night, even wailing when Marcus dropped her on her bed. She said she's nice but why do people keep hurting her?She was being dramatic last night and I ended up sleeping with her in the guest room. She wouldn't let go of my dress and demand
(Serena's POV)As Uncle Gregor continued throwing hurtful words, I slowly became uncomfortable and my hands began to tremble but I was more concerned about Marcus, seeing his reaction to his Uncle's attitude.Despite how uncomfortable it was, Marcus was almost losing it, and needed to calm him down so I held onto his hand which he had clenched into a fist.As soon as Marcus noticed my warm hand, his fist slowly loosely unclenched before glancing at me. It was only after his blue eyes met mine, I lightly shook my head as a sign for him to take it easy. He slowly calmed his nerves down as a middle-aged man approached us."Mr. Storm.""Nice seeing you again, Gregor and Marcus's fiancee, but Marcus...""Yes?" Marcus's voice seemed relaxed now."Grab a drink with me," said Mr. Storm as he tapped Marcus on the shoulder. "There's someone else I'd like you to meet.""Of course," Marcus said with confidence, then looked over at me. I nod to him to let him go, gesturing to him I'm going to be
(Serena's POV)Hearing his demand made my blood boil in rage. He only thinks about his relationship with Becker, not the condition of his only daughter."She's your daughter, not mine. Take her with you nicely. If she won't, I will stop you from planning to meet those two." Marcus spoke out with his gritted teeth."Cut the bullshit and drag her here now!""They have already come up with a decision. They are adult enough to make a decision. It's their marriage, leave them alone. Isn't it enough that you forced those two to tie the knot unwillingly? What kind of parent are you."Unable to hear him nonchalantly express himself, I abruptly ended the call and dropped the phone on the bed. Marcus didn't complain as he only buried his face in his hands with a heavy sigh.I know Suzy only now wanted to be with Shaine. Marcus let her stay here for the sake of her well-being. She's torn enough to live alone. At least here, we are with her to help her get through her troubles.I rested my chin o
(Marcus's POV)When morning came, I opened my eyes and slowly dropped my head to the side to watch the beauty next to me. Siri had only covered half her lower body, leaving her upper body exposed as she lay on her side.Wanting to get the hair that covered her face out of the way, I stretched my hand but right when it reached her, she groaned and held onto it."Good morning, gorgeous," I said, having an even deeper connection with her after our passionate night together after a while.I just couldn't believe that she thought I cheated on her.When she opened her eyes and tried to get closer to my body, she hissed at the soreness all over her body. I jokingly pointed out that had she been working out like me, she wouldn't have felt that way. Because of my joke, I get slapped on my chest.I then moved my face closer and kissed her on the cheek. She closed her eyes and held onto my neck. The joy of seeing her in my arms brings a smile to my countenance."Last night was beautiful," I said
(Serena's POV)His hands are all over my body as I grip his face, causing our tongues to intertwine in a wonderful dance. His chest was covered by all of my hands. He kissed me from the top of my cheek to the base of my neck. His hot breath and the gentle caress of his lips drove me mad. They make contact with my neck and start burning. While giving me harsher and more intense kisses, he slid his fingers over my hair.A moan erupts from my mouth.His other hand slides around my waist and pulls me close to his addictive-scented body. He feathered kisses on my shoulders and in my hair. It was slow and soft, comforting in ways that words would never be.When there was no more room between us, I slid my fingers down his spine and pulled him closer till our breaths mixed and I could feel his heart racing against my chest. The fact that I could make him feel that way made my insides bounce with joy. I separate myself and inhale quickly and shallowly. My insides caught fire at the way he loo