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Mafia's Marriage Contract His Dreams
Dark. It’s too dark. Everywhere he sees, it’s pitch black. A cold wind is whooshing by as he walks through the darkness. There’s nothing ahead but his feet won’t stop moving. His heart is thumping hard and he slowly makes his way through the blinding abyss in front of him.“You…” He quickly turns around and yelps. A beautiful, dark haired woman in her fifties is standing there, looking directly at him. Troy cowers away from the woman who’s emitting a pearly glow. He can never forget her face. She looks the same even in death.“You murderer…” she whispers.“No…” He says. “It wasn’t me! I didn’t-”“You know…you know…you… murderer…”The woman is repeating the same phrase over and over again. She’s inching toward him, determined to make him pay for his sin. Troy is shaking in fear and guilt. Fear that she’ll expose his biggest secret. Guilt because he’s a sinner.“It wasn’t me!” he claims. “You know it!”“You…know…”“AHHHHH!” Troy wakes up with a start. It’s nearly 1 AM at night and he’s
Mafia's Marriage Contract Hector's Vow
Scarlett is rubbing her cheek as she quickly leaves the mansion. Her eyes were red and she’s quietly sobbing. The car is waiting for her in front of the gate but she ignores it and keeps walking. Her heels clank on the pavement as she walks alone, sad and lost.Suddenly, a red BMW stops in front of her. Scarlett is startled when the window rolls down to reveal Hector.“Get it,” he says. “I’ll give you a ride to work.”Scarlett ignores him and keeps walking. Her breath is shaky and she’s completely broken but she won’t take Hector’s help. Hector curses under his breath. Why does she make things so complicated?He gets out of the car and runs after her.“Scarlett, I can help you!” He claims and grabs her arm. Before she can react, he pulls her into a dark alley. Scarlett is mortified.“What the hell are you talking about?” she demands. “What help? I don’t want your help!”She weakly tries to push him away but Hector holds on. “Look, I know our relationship isn’t good,” he says. “And the
Mafia's Marriage Contract The Fight
Over the next few days, their plans move in quick motion. Scarlett starts to put on heavier makeup in an attempt to hide her ‘scars’ and deliberately crosses paths with Hector on her way to work. Hector notices her behavior and tries to talk to her at every opportunity. Scarlett is still hesitant of him and plays her cards to pretend as a weak woman.One day, Hector corners her in a meeting room after he caught her crying.“He’s hurting you!” Hector exclaims when he sees the finger prints on Scarlett’s arm. “That’s insane! You’ve got to leave him. This one year-”“He won’t let me go!” Scarlett cries. “He’s too persistent. Ryder won’t leave me and I’m powerless!”She only cries harder which makes Hector uneasy. Seeing her like this is making him angry. His phone buzzes at that moment. It’s Elle.Hector ignores the call and focuses on Scarlett. He hugs her, not noticing that she’s squirming.“Honey, I’m gonna get you out of this mess,” he says. “Just give me a few more days.”Scarlett i
Mafia's Marriage Contract Kat's Revenge
SLAM!Moira jumps in shock when the locker door suddenly slams shut in front of her face. She turns to find Kat smiling at her. He’s taken aback by the latter’s smile because there’s a hint of threat in it.“Apologize,” Kat demands. “For what you did that day.”Recess has just begun and all the students are already chattering in the hall. Kat takes a step toward Moira, glaring at her.This makes Moira scoff. The brat wants her to apologize? Never!“You better watch it,” Moira warns. “You wouldn’t want to mess with me. My dad owns JMH, largest steel mill in the country. You won’t be able to do anything to me!”“Apologize,” Kat repeats. “And I’ll spare you.”Moira shoves her aside. “Brats like you don’t bother me,” she declares and walks away. Kat only sighs at her mistake. “Don’t tell me that I didn't warn you,” she mutters and takes out her phone. She presses a button and grins. This is payback for what Moira did to her that day. Kat didn’t want to waste her time on puny idiots lik
Mafia's Marriage Contract A Cheating Scandal (1)
Vincent is reading the reports in his hands. One of his close aides, JMH Group, has gone bankrupt in a few days. He had invested millions of dollars in their shares but now he finds out that Ryder Rochester also invested through various affiliates. Once Ryder took away his investment, JMH collapsed.To add to his worries, several of his affiliate companies are now falling under the rule of other shareholders in his company. This isn’t making any sense because these companies can only be sold by people from within.“Hector?” He murmurs. “Or is it Elle?”He checked Troy’s shares and they’re still intact. Amelia is no longer working in his company. Only Elle and Hector can be this stupid.“I’ll have to finish my business here and leave immediately,” he decides. He curses his luck because all his companies in Europe are also facing major losses. Many of his management here are selling their shares to rivals and he’s trying to keep the company afloat. If he loses his home market, he’s doom
Mafia's Marriage Contract A Cheating Scandal (2)
The door bursts open and Ryder angrily storms into the room. Scarlett frowns at him as she wipes her wet hair. He looks furious for some reason.“A while ago your eye was covered with a black bruise,” he accuses and points at her eye. “Where is it now?”“Huh?”Ryder takes out the envelope and throws it on the bed. Scarlett, still confused, picks it up and sees the pictures.“You were out with him, pretending to be a meek and abused woman?” Ryder demands. “How long have you been cheating on me? Are you gonna go back to him? After all we went through?”Scarlett merely gives him a deadpan look. Ryder is still fuming as if he’ll break something at any moment. “Ryder,” she begins. “What the hell are you talking about? Your men clicked these photos for Elle!”She lightly slaps his arm in annoyance. Ryder’s angry expression changes and within seconds, his usually mischievous look is back. “I was just trying to play a prank!” He claims. “Just to see your expression!”They knew that Elle was
Mafia's Marriage Contract A Cheating Scandal (3)
Ryder is gazing at Scarlett’s sleeping form. She’s nuzzled against him as usual. The sunlight is falling on her face, softening her sharp looks. In her sleep, she looks quite radiant. After last night’s intense lovemaking, she’s completely exhausted.He softly smiles at her. Ryder wants to admire her like this everyday, watch her beautiful face and hold her close to him. He briefly reflects on how their lives can turn out if his eyesight wasn’t deteriorating. They would have woken up like this, the first thing they’d see is each other everyday. On lazy weekends, they would’ve watched movies or gone on trips. He’d have made her smile which would’ve made his heart melt…Scarlett’s eyes flutter open and her gaze meets his. “Morning,” she mumbles sleepily. “How long have you been up?” “Not long…” He smiles at her, hiding his sadness. “What are you looking at?” Scarlett asks.“I’m just admiring my beautiful wife.”He leans over and places a kiss on her nose. Scarlett blushes and gently
Mafia's Marriage Contract A Cheating Scandal (4)
Ryder is staring at the name tag in front of him. He’s lost in thought, wondering how to map out his next step.Troy Hawkins. The illegitimate son of Vincent Hawkins. The unwanted one.“This makes no sense,” he mutters. “Why will he protect the killer?”He has been wondering about that for a long time in his secret office which is located far out in the city, away from Hawkins Group. This is his real base and he conducts most of his work here. There’s a knock on the door. “Come in,” he says. The door slides open and Jim enters the room.“Shouldn’t you be at the Hawkins’ Tower now?” Ryder frowns.“I’m on my way there,” he says. “Thought I’d drop this off.”He places a file on the desk. Ryder takes it and skims through. “These are Isabella and James’s call records,” Jim states. “Look at their last caller.”“Elle,” Ryder mutters. “She killed them?”“No,” Jim reveals. “Kat managed to find Elle’s locations through her car sharing app. Turns out Elle’s location was elsewhere on the days
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Mafia's Marriage Contract Epilogue
*Three years later*Ryder is in the study, intently reading the books sprawling in front of him. He’s completely absorbed in them, memorizing every bit of detail.“Feed the baby every two to three hours,” he murmurs. “Change diapers after four to six hours. Where’s the part on how to help with digestion?”Ever since Scarlett announced her pregnancy, Ryder has been extremely cautious of her every need. Whether it’s at day or night, he’s ready to get her anything, do anything she wants. She has the strangest cravings especially at night so Ryder stocked the fridge with everything she might want. From pineapples dipped in tabasco sauce to even bananas on pizzas, there isn’t anything he left out.“Ryder!” Scarlett’s voice comes from their bedroom. Instantly, he drops the books and runs to help her.“What is it?” He asks. “Is it ice cream? Or do you want strawberries with mustard again?”Scarlett blinks at him in surprise before bursting into laughter. “I just wanted to ask which color do
Mafia's Marriage Contract Finally Free
A soft breeze is flowing by, making the colorful flowers sway like delicate ballerinas. The vast garden has been set up with several mahogany benches. Every bit of the garden has been neatly trimmed and roses of all colors have been planted along the entrances to add a natural sophistication.The entrance is made of an arch with green leaves and twigs elegantly entangled together. A scent of fresh flowers and soil is enchanting the guests who have arrived. The groomsmen are busy showing the guests to their seats. They didn’t invite a lot of people but a large chunk of the guests are Ryder and Scarlett’s old friend who are indebted to the couple for their inherent kindness.In the midst of the picturesque garden is a breathtaking altar crafted with scarlet and vermillion flowers of all kinds. Set against the vibrant sunset, the arch is softly glittering in the multicolor hues as it stands on sturdy pillars. The flowers are soft, yet fiery, blooming vibrantly like flames. The gentle bre
Mafia's Marriage Contract Alone
*One month later*Everyone is tense. Scarlett is standing still while Kat keeps on rubbing her back to reassure her that it will be fine. Troy is there as well along with Jim and Jeremy who are equally worried. Sitting on a wheelchair is Miranda, who’s weak but hopeful. They’re all standing outside a room, separated by a glass window. On the other side are Ronan and a pair of nurses with Ryder. Ryder is sitting still on a bed, his eyes still covered with bandages. His heart is racing and he’s taking several deep breaths. Ronan slowly undoes the bandages to reveal Ryder’s closed eyes.“When I count to three, slowly open your eyes,” he instructs. “Very slowly, alright? Don’t get too excited.”“Got it.”“1…2…3…”Ryder slowly starts to open his eyes. Scarlett holds her breath, her heart still. Every second feels long and torturous as she watches Ryder opening his eyes until finally, they’re fully open. For a moment, no one speaks. Ryder is simply staring into space, not saying anything.
Mafia's Marriage Contract A Fool
Ryder is rushed to the hospital, his eyes still bleeding. Scarlett, Troy, and Jim are pale faced as Ronan takes a look at Ryder’s state.“His eyes won’t even last a month!” Ronan tells them. “He has been under too much stress. We must operate on him, but there’s no donor-”“There is!” Scarlett declares. Everyone stares at her in shock when she points at Elle’s corpse which is lying on another bed.“Her blood type was B negative and she died just today,” Scarlett goes on. “I’m sure she can donate.”Ronan, Troy, and Jim are astonished. Did Scarlett plan all this by herself?“We’ll need permission from her family-” Ronan begins but Scarlett is already prepared. She takes out a permission form for organ donation.“I’ve already signed it,” she states. “As her only family member, I give you the full authority to donate all her workable organs. Now, give her eyes to my husband. Now!”…He tries to move his eyelids but the agonizing pain is weakening him. There are muffled sounds around him,
Mafia's Marriage Contract The Final Battle (8)
Elle cries in agony as Vincent’s men beat her up. Scarlett is kept in a corner, bloody but untouched. Vincent knows that as long as Ryder has the evidence against him, he can’t hurt Scarlett, but Elle is a different issue.“Please!” Elle begs. “I-I swear I’m pregnant-”A guard kicks her so hard that her rib cracks. Vincent holds up his hand and the guards stop beating her. They’re in a soundproof room which doesn’t let any sound escape nor come in. This is a special room designed for his hostages and Vincent loves to torment them here.“That last baby,” he sneers at her. “Was it also a sham?”“I…” Elle has no words. Vincent takes out another document which has pictures of Elle and the bald man together in bed. She squirms at the sight of them.“It was his, wasn’t it?” Vincent shouts at her.Elle only whimpers in pain. “I loved Hector!” She lies. “I-”“You had that man kidnap me so that you could have Ryder to yourself,” Scarlett speaks up. Vincent turns to her.“What did you just say?
Mafia's Marriage Contract The Final Battle (7)
The vans stop at the bottom of the hill and everyone starts to climb on foot. They’re all wearing green and brown jackets to camouflage themselves. The men have split into two groups: one is being led by Ryder and Troy while Jim is infiltrating the hill from the other side. They slowly crawl to the top until they spot a heavily fortified gate which has electrified barbed wires on top. A pair of armed guards are standing at the front while there might be more at other entry points. Ryder motions Troy and his men to wait while he goes around the building.He quietly crawls in the bushes, keeping an eye on the gates from afar. The stream seems to be leading to another entry point where there are a few guards who are carrying food and supplies inside. Ryder waits and observes them to memorize their movements. There are around four guards out of which two are carrying the boxes while the other two are keeping an eye on the surroundings. There are CCTV cameras around the building too.Ryde
Mafia's Marriage Contract The Final Battle (6)
Scarlett slowly opens her eyes. Everything is blurry and her head is heavy. The left part of her neck is throbbing hard. She winces as she lifts her neck up to take in her surroundings.The place she’s in is windowless with only one door at a corner. The walls are of a pasty yellow color, the paint peeling off in many places. She can hear the faint sound of water running somewhere and she can sniff the scent of wet petrichor in the air.A hill, she deduces. She must be somewhere near a hill which has a waterbody. Scarlett looks down and is relieved. They took off her jacket but she still has her shirt on. The button Kat gave her is still stitched on it.The door opens and a thin figure walks in to gloat at her.“You!” Scarlett barks at Elle. Elle merely smirks.“Hello, sis,” she grins. “Long time, huh?”Scarlett only glares at her in fury. The sight of Elle’s happy face makes her want to throw up. Seeing this woman gloating is making her skin crawl.“You’re really now out in the open,
Mafia's Marriage Contract The Final Battle (5)
Elle pulls out a large garbage trolley and with great difficulty, shoves Scarlett into it. She’s already wearing the garbs of a cleaning lady and covers Scarlett’s unconscious form with several bags. She puts on a mask and slowly pushes the trolley out.A guard is indeed standing there. He spots the cleaner coming out of the toilet and is about to approach her but he’s blocked by a group of men who are coming out of the men’s toilet, chatting loudly. Taking her chance, Elle pushes the trolley, walking far away. The guard doesn’t follow her, distracted once again when his phone rings.Elle pushes the trolley outside the restaurant and keeps on pushing it until she reaches an alley. Sliding the trolley into the alley, she quickly pushes it till she reaches a black van. Several men come out of it and they take out Scarlett’s body and shove her into the back of the van.“Let’s take her to Vincent’s hideout,” Elle instructs. “Ryder and his men will swarm the place soon.”“Yes ma’am!”She g
Mafia's Marriage Contract The Final Battle (4)
*A Few hours ago*The car is slowly backing out of the mansion. Scarlett’s eyes are fixed on it, her feelings mixed between dread and a strange happiness. She’s dreading that she may never see her home again while she’s also happy because she can return Ryder his life back.How many years has he been suffering like this? It pains her heart to see him hide his pain. He smiles to mask the torment he’s suffering inside, his love for his family greater than any desire for vengeance. It’s ironic, she ruefully thinks. There was a time when she was fixated on vengeance. All she wanted was to destroy the Hawkins family and wipe them off the earth. Her longing for revenge would have blinded her if Ryder hadn’t entered her life. The freedom she seeked was in front of her all along.Yes, she feels free when she’s with him. He makes her heart beat like crazy and eases her mind. Every moment with him is filled with happiness and despite the dangers which loomed around them, for the first time in
