Abby’s POVWhen Patricia and Mister Salvatore finally left, I felt relieved. Carina was surprised to see my husband looking so dangerous at this point. She can't believe that a cruel and heartless person like Fabian would try to keep me safe from people who want to hurt me. I guess I'm lucky to have Fabian, but what about those people who are jealous and want to be me?“Are you okay?” “I’m fine, thank you for saving my ass today. I don’t know what will happen to me if you are not there,” I bit my lower lip and he put his arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him. "Always count on me, Abby." He kissed my forehead, and the driver finally drove away. I was confused when we went in a different direction."Where're we going?""We're going to my dad's house, where my stepmother made dinner for the whole family today. She thinks that if my dad and I have a better relationship, she will be happy. I know it was just a misunderstanding, but I don't want my dad to talk to Miguel anymore.
Abby’s POV“Faye, what are you doing?” My Dad glared at Faye to stop Faye from making a scene. Faye lowered her head and sighed, “Excuse me.” She said as she stood up and walked away. Xander shook his head in disappointment, “Well, let’s move on, yeah I’m getting married.” “Xander you only knew Samantha for two weeks, and you decided to get married by next week? Are you out of your mind?” Sebastian interfered. “Dad–” “We will talk about this in private, now…we have to enjoy our dinner and the food before it gets cold,” Sebastian said and asked the maid to pour more wine into his glass. Sirena smiled at me apologetically, I know that she was feeling chilled and nervous at the same time right now, I winked at her reassuring her everything will be fine. I have a nice feeling that she’s a good woman and will take care of Xander. Xander is lucky to have her but I don’t know if she’s lucky to have Xander. I cut the stake in half and ate a piece of it. It tastes so good that I moan."H
Abby’s POV When I saw that all of the news was about Mister Salavatore's Mistress, I turned off the TV. I assumed Patricia was very shy now because of what happened to her. I didn't want her to have to go through that, but maybe she deserved it. I went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. When I looked in the mirror, I gasped in fear because I saw Miguel. "What do you want to do here? You're coming in—" He put his hand over my mouth and smiled at me. "I just miss you, okay? I thought you were leaving him for good, so why are you back with him? I thought you were done with each other!" Then I hit his feet pretty hard, and he let go. "Aw!" "It's no longer your business, so could you stop bothering me, Miguel?" “I won’t give up until I make you mine, Abby…I promise you that…” He said and stepped forward to grab my hand but I screamed in fear and everyone was alerted by my scream. Miguel takes the window and jumps away like a ghost. I was scared to death and could see in Migue
Miguel’s POV"What? Is she all right?" This afternoon, I asked Brandon what happened to Abby. I had just heard that Abby's friend was shot and killed. My main worry is about Abby. I'm scared that she might not be okay."Yes, she is fine, and she is now with Fabian. We still don't know who tried to kill her."I drank my whiskey and said, "We will investigate about it," “Sure, boss.” Then I hung up the phone and rested on my bed. If this wasn't about the code, then it was about a person of interest. Fabian's ex-girlfriends will be the ones who want Abby to be killed. I scoffed because I could already see it in my mind."How funny!" I gave a soft smirk and got the gun out of my drawer. Then I got my car ready to find Eliza.Then I stopped at the bar I owned near the Sirena’s Hotel. I saw Xander with his new girlfriend making out inside his car. That asshole. Xander saw me and he opened his window, “Miguel you fucking stay away from my brother’s wife and stop bothering her!” The woma
Abby’s POVMy mom takes me to her house, where she lives in a small apartment. The room is clean, and everything is pretty and comfortable for me. She lives alone in this apartment with her two cats. I sat down and looked around her house. She has the most beautiful paintings and told me she painted them all herself.I didn't know that my mom was so good at art and that I got my skills from her. While I was sitting on her little couch, she was cooking hot meals and baking fresh cakes for me. She is now like a mother to me, which makes me feel happy and loved."Is everything okay?" As my mom put the food on the table, she asked me, and I nodded my head."Yeah, I'm good, it's just...I thought about my friend who died the other day. I'll never forget the last time I saw her. She closed her eyes so quickly that I didn't know it was the last time I'd see or talk to her. Then more tears start to come out from my eyes. I don't like to cry or act overly dramatic, but the way I feel about my
Abby’s POV“I’ll take you to the store today for the measurement of your gown…” Fabian said while waiting for me to get finished dressing and I shrugged my shoulders as I saw him. “Hmm, can I visit Craig today?” "I don't know if you can visit him. His father already took him to London," he said with a sad look on his face."Well, yeah," I said with a thin line on my lips.It's okay, and I just forgot to tell that boy goodbye. I hope he'll be alright,""He definitely will." He took my hand as we walked outside and opened the car's door for me. Three SUVs were behind us, and we were going to a well-known wedding boutique where only rich and famous people can try on any gown they want.When we got there, Sirena was already picking out her bridal gown, and she looked so happy and in love as she looked at the gowns. While Xander was looking at her, his eyes were sparkling, and he only had eyes for her. Since he met Sirena, Xander has changed a lot, and he knows right away that he wants
Abby’s POVNow we're on our way to the mansion. When I got there, we went upstairs to take a quick shower. After that, we both felt clean, so I put on my favorite dress and stared at my reflection in the mirror while putting on some lipstick. Today, Xander invited Sirena's family to dinner to celebrate their upcoming wedding.Fabian walked up to me and put something around my neck. It was a heart-shaped diamond necklace, and my eyes lit up with happiness. Then I remembered that he bought me another pure diamond necklace last month that was worth a billion dollars, and I didn't even want to take it. I'm just scared to have a billion dollar necklace on my neck.He put his hand on my stomach and said, "I hope we have a baby soon...""Well, I read in a magazine that Fabian Collins, a young billionaire, wasn't ready to have a baby yet. What happened to you now?" I put my arm around his neck as I looked at his handsome face and smelled how good he smelled. I love it, and I want to hug him a
Eliza’s POVI was so nervous at today's event because I thought Abby would find out my secret and tell Fabian. I left right away because I didn't want to add any more trouble to Sirena and Xander's happy day.It was all my fault that I went there. I hate Sirena, I really hate her, but she asked me to go there, and I had no choice but to go. If I had known this was going to happen, I wouldn't have wasted my time going there, and now Fabian and Abby are doubting me."Eliza, what have you been doing all day?" When my mom saw me coming up the stairs, she asked. I stopped and looked at her."Hey, mom...""Eliza, your dad and I were so worried about you because you didn't show up for today's commercial shoot, which was a big deal, and you canceled it. What's the matter with you?" My mom asked, and I gulped. I didn't want to cry in front of her, so I forced myself to smile."Well, I'm doing fine, mom. I just don't want to work anymore. You know I hate modeling now, so I'm sorry, mom." I went
Santiago’s POVAfter his brothers left the Villa, I carried her to the bedroom. In the midst of my tight embrace, I blurted out, "Who was that guy?" She laughed at me and said, "Uh, I love putting Chris Evans pictures in my old room. I even told my brothers that he was my boyfriend." It turned her face red as she tried to explain it to me, and I could see the little girl talking about her crush right before me. "I like Captain America..." I nodded my head and said, “I thought you met someone like me…” She gazed at me, “Well, you are more handsome than him. I like you more….” Those words made me hold my breath. I wasn't ready to hear that yet, but she grabbed my arm, and I leaned forward to look her in the eyes. "I thought I was going to die," she said with a smile. Then she paused and said, "But if I really am going to die, I have to tell you how much I like you before it's too late." I caressed the side of her cheeks and smiled at her warmly, “I like you too.” I kissed her li
Santiago’s POVI no longer see the smile that Beatrice always gave me whenever she saw me; she was scared for her life. It's all my fault; I make a woman's life dull and unhappy. I should not have asked her to marry me just to get what I wanted.The thought of her driving me insane, and here she is, in the operating room, having the bullet removed from her abdomen. I hold my breath every time the operating room door opens. Then, all of a sudden, a doctor walks up to me and says, "We did everything we could, but she didn't make it. I am sorry." My heart sank when I realized the woman who had brought so much joy into my life had already passed away! Jeric gave me a sighing look and said, "I'm sorry for your loss." Then I closed my eyes and asked the doctor, "Are you sure about that?!" "I'm sorry, your mother didn't make it—" he looked at me. I smacked him in the face and told him, "You're fu*king wrong! How could you say that?" "I'm the son, not him!" the man yelled at the Doctor.
Beatrice’s POV“Wait for me there! I’m on my way! F*ck!” He cursed silently after the call.At every turn, I felt uneasy because someone had just placed a camera around the house. The enemy will use it against Santiago because it could cause a lot of trouble. Everything and everyone around him wants him to die or fail. It's hard for me to think that there are people in this world who exist solely to do something bad just to get what they want!Then I heard two vans pulling up to the Villa. One of them parked outside the gate, and the other van went inside. The driver got out to look for me. I ran to them immediately and said, "What's happening?" The man thoroughly examined me before saying, "Alright, Miss Beatrice, you must go outside." "Why? What's going on?" "The hidden camera you saw in the kitchen wasn't just a hidden camera; they wired a bomb to it!" the man said as he dragged me out the door. Then he looked around and looked for some people inside and I immediately remembere
Beatrice’s POVUp until he tripped and fell onto the bed next to me, he was lying on top of me, and my hands were resting on his chest. The way we looked at each other made it seem like he was trying to diagnose my problems, but I was perfectly OK. I pushed him away, and he rolled over next to me. He sighed deeply and stared blankly at the ceiling. "I think you need to rest in your own bed instead of mine," I told him. When he heard that, he got up and left without speaking with me. I sighed as I thought about what was wrong with him again! I got up early the following day and tried to decide what I would do today. "Good morning, ma'am," the kitchen maid greeted me. "Morning." "Sir Santiago has prepared breakfast for you, and it has been placed in the microwave; all you need to do is heat it up." She smiled at me.I nodded in agreement, wondering why he needed to treat me this way. This is something I can do myself. But the maid said, "Ma'am Bea, he told me he won't be home ton
Beatrice’s POVAs I look at him walk away, I hold my breath. He then waited for me in the car until I was done thinking about everything. Damn! From now on, I have no other option except to continue working for him until the contract is finished. "How could I marry such a cruel man? Mafias are bad, that's true. They break the law and do bad things because they want power as well as wealth. Indeed, I am right." I sucked in my breath because I thought I was so stupid for talking to myself about this!While my mind was racing with thoughts, I walked down the hall and saw that his guards were waiting for me outside. They opened the van door for me and then slid it shut. Santiago's driver got into the car and drove off. Santiago was still silent as I looked across at him. Something must be done because I don't know what to say to him. It made me feel like I was crossing a thin line to be with him. Even though he was nice, I'm still not sure if I should be careful around him. Although h
Beatrice’s POVHe found my question so funny that he was guffawing across the room. Then I glared at him angrily and said, “Well, that wasn’t funny.” "Beatrice, I like you as a friend and a good secretary and also as a good pretending wife and nothing more," Santiago remarked. It makes my heart skip a beat. Does he always have to hurt me by being honest with me?After that, I gathered my arms over my chest, raised my eyes to meet his, and said, "Yes, of course." I then returned to my room to grab a dress from the wardrobe to prepare for our evening supper. After settling on a white dress that seemed both understated and sophisticated, I accessorized with black heels and a matching white handbag. Afterward, I applied a touch of blush to my cheeks and a swipe of red lipstick. Upon opening the door, I found him waiting outside, asking, "Are you ready?" “I’m more than ready, Santiago.” He smiled at me, “I like that attitude of yours.” I answered sarcastically, “Oh, me too!” Then h
Beatrice’s POVTWENTY-FOUR HOURS LATER,It's something I never thought would happen. I was marrying someone I didn't know I'd be with. It was my boss, and I found his expression quite flattering; it was almost as if he was trying to tell me something about his feelings for me.Damn! I like him so much that I have to agree to his proposal! In the presence of an overwhelming number of strangers, I clutch the flower firmly in my fingers and fix my gaze on him. He smiled back at me after I smiled at him. "You may now kiss the bride," the priest said. He slowly lifted the veil above my head, and as he looked me in the eyes, he smiled broadly. Next, he lowered his head to plant a kiss on my lips, completely silent. When his lips touched mine, I closed my eyes and stood on my toes as he kissed me deeper. Following that, there was a resounding applause and enthusiastic cheers. As Santiago led me down the aisle, I saw my two younger brothers in the crowd. They looked so proud of me that I
Beatrice’s POV"Are you asking me to marry you? Are you----Are you drunk?" I asked him in a soft voice while looking at him blankly. I don't understand why he would pose such a question to me. This time around, he sounds so desperate.He looked at me with thin lips and then got down on one knee to put the ring on my finger. Everyone in the street looked at us as the center of attention. This time, I couldn't believe that my boss was going to ask me to marry him, and he's not even my boyfriend! What the hell is going on? I asked myself while my heart was pounding like a crazy heart beat. Gosh! This is wild. But he already put the ring on my finger and he didn’t even wait for my answer. “Let’s go.” I glared at him, “I didn’t say yes to you yet!” "But you need to." He took my hand and led me back to his car. "Hey! Not everything that you can get! You can't take that easy on me!" I yelled at him. "I understand that you're not like that. What I really want you to know is that I'm n
Santiago’s POVIt's been over five hours, but I still can't fall asleep because I keep thinking about how many enemies I have in this organization. Despite their friendly demeanor, they all plotted my downfall. I looked at the clock and saw it was three o'clock in the morning. What the heck? I have not yet gone to sleep. I got up, stretched my arms, and let out a soft yawn. I went down the quiet hallway and opened the door to Beatrice's room. She was already asleep. She was sound asleep in my bed, and her face looked like the face of an angel. When I thought about how I kissed her lips the other day, it made me smile softly. That made me feel a little happy, and I forgot how different my world was from hers. I closed the door and went to the couch to close my eyes for a bit. Then, out of nowhere, I awoke with another headache, and a girl was standing before my eyes. She sported a pair of shorts and a white blouse.She smiled and gave me the medicine and a glass of water. "Good morn