"I don’t care how you’d do it, but make sure Mariah marries him because none of my daughters are going to marry that rascal.”My brows furrowed as confusion washed over my face. ‘What rascal are they talking about? And why should I marry him, but not her daughters?’“Of course, she is definitely going to marry him but…”“But nothing, Maxwell. Rachel and Rebecca are your precious daughters, you can’t watch them marry that man, right?” she said in a persuasive tone.Her words and actions left me rolling my eyes in disbelief. Rachel and Rebecca are his precious daughters, am I not his daughter too? Don’t I deserve to be precious too?I huffed. I was about ignoring them and continue my trip to the kitchen, but my father noticed my presence and called me.“I believe you heard our conversation,” he said, staring at me as if he’s waiting for a response but I didn’t say anything, so, he continued. “You’re getting married to Cassian Gavino in two days time.”Surprised, I stared at him in disbe
MARIAH’S P.O.V.I still couldn’t believe I’m tying the knot today with a man I’d no opportunity to court and which I doubt I would ever love.Preparations for the wedding was going on but I sat down reluctantly on my bed with intentions that I wouldn’t step out of the room, when my bedroom door jerked open.A lady walked into my bedroom and made a brief introduction of herself “well, I’m miss Ivy your hair stylist and makeup artist.”“For what particularly?” I asked pretending not to be aware.“Isn’t today your wedding or aren’t you miss Mariah? If I may ask” She asked looking confused.I exhaled deeply, stood up from my bed and walk to her and said forging a smile “shall we begin”I sat down at the dressing table getting my makeup done with lot of thoughts coming into my mind.Seated on a chair facing the mirror with Miss Ivy applying some cosmetic on my face, my father walked to were I’m sitting and said “what’sup my baby girl!”Why is he even acting as if I’m getting married to my
MARIAH’S POVI quietly watched them for a while and I was shocked he didn’t notice my presence.After a short while, I called out to him “Cassian!”Their intimate scene got disturbed and without hesitating he turned around to face me, zipping his trouser, he asked “what are you doing here?”He came closer to me and added “you didn’t informed me you are coming”, he said wiping the sweat from his head.My heart broke into pieces, feeling so emotional I couldn’t say a word as I was so lost in thought.“Are you gonna fucking say something or keep staring at me as though you’re dumb?!” Cassian yelled in rage bringing me back to reality.Why’s he even sounding angry when I’m the one who’s supposed to be angry? Was something I couldn’t figure out.“I met you pants down with your secretary and this is all you have to say?” I asked. My voice shaky as tears gently roll out of my eyes.“What about it?” He replied with a smirk on his lips.“Nothing!” I scuffed in bitter sarcasm.“Then why are you
I still couldn’t imagine what he wanted to do to me when he shouted again at the top of his voice “take those goddemn clothes off your body and better don’t waste my time!”I never wanted Cassian to lay hands on me the second time and immediately I painstakingly took off my clothes and stared at Cassian in fright.He stared at my nakedness for a short while then he said “climb on the bed”Would he have sex with me despite the fact I’m bleeding from my back as a result of the lashes he gave to me with his belt?“Why is he acting this wickedly?”“Why is he treating me like a nobody even if I was given to him to clear a loan?” I wondered aloud.I immediately climb on the bed when he did clim on the bed too and commanded “open your legs”I did as he commanded then, He zipped open his trouser and instructed “you better don’t stress me” again he whispered close to my left ear, “you know what to do; turn your baby on!”After beating hell out of me do he still wanted to have sex with me?If i
MARIAH’S P.O.V.Everything seemed weird to me, looking more like I was daydreaming but I wasn’t. I felt it all as a nightmare but I wished I could get up from it since it’s taking forever.I woke up in my room back at my dad’s house which made me confused. Something wasn’t right, I checked everything and it was just as I left.I sat uprightly on my bed my head aching and I felt a whole lot of pains in my body. I saw pictures of things I couldn’t explain. Looking at the calendar I stood from my bed to check what date it is.But when I checked the date I realized that it was the day I was meant to meet Cassian and I had travelled back in time.Seeing Cassian would be in our house in a short time, I decided to find my way out of the house as I can’t afford to live my entire life as a slave to a heartless mafia lord.I needed to get out of this house though it is obvious, I tried last night but couldn’t make it.Without thinking I packed some of my stuffs into a small bag. While I hurried
CASSIAN POV "I hope this works out as planned" I whispered to myself while in my car heading to Maxwell's residence; the father of Mariah my to-be bride the lady whom Lucian my counselor had suggested I marry.Lot of thoughts played inside my head as I battle with my inner self."Maxwell better don't screw things up" I thought."Of course he wouldn't since he owes me alot" I concluded still heading to his residence.It's something quite unbelievable to me how this marriage of a thing has become a headache in my head.Anyway, women in general are nothing but headaches that needs to be tolerated and since I badly needed this marriage for my publicity I know I'd to lay my guts down.While in the car, I also reminisce about the event that have happened ever since I became a capo two years ago.I used to be an underboss to my father but assumed the position of capo of the Italian-famigliar, the most powerful mafia organisation in California, after my father kissed the dust.As a capo, I n
CASSIAN POVSeated at the back of my SUV, I wondered who must have tempered with my package.Though we've been under threat for months now, with several of our package being intercepted. I know I had to address this issues before things eventually get out of hand.Tapping my feet in annoyance, the car stop. Immediately, my driver informed me, we've arrive at the warehouse were all my activities are been conducted.He alighted from the car, turned back and opened the car door hoping I come out which I hesitated. I brought out my phone to give Lucas a call when Bangkok came from behind and informed me that Lucas is inside the warehouse.I hated the fact he's tryna read my minds with that I gave him a frightened look. Tensed on my sudden change of mood, he bowed making an immediate apology "I'm sorry if I interrupted your mood Sir," I gave him no reply, I dialed Lucas number and waited impatiently for him to pick."Hello" I started with my usual hard tone."He's with us Sir, we caught h
CASSIAN POVI couldn't imagine how Elvira had manage to come into my room unnoticed.Curious I asked "what are you doing here?""Surprised?" she asked me, smiling."How the hell did you got into my room?!" I asked raising my voice."let's leave it by the way or maybe, your entire guards are one big silly team!" she taunts leaving me more provoked.I place a call across to the guard at the door and ordered him to meet me in my room.He came upstairs after a while and without hesitating, I questioned "how did this happened?" pointing to him Elvira who's still lying on my bed."How did you let a stranger into my room?!" I asked the second time, furious."Excuse me, why address me your secretary as a stranger?" She asked but I ignored her question and faces my guard.He was speechless and again I shouted "where the fuck was you?!""Fuck goodness! I can't really..." while he was yet speaking, I collected the gun that's on my table and shot him on the head in rage.I know I've had enough to
MARIAH POVShit!I felt shocked by his remarks.How did Cassian discovered I'd gone through his information on his computer?What did he discovered?I just couldn't figure out how he discovered my actions.I need to change the topic seeing Cassian's looking angry. I can't stand this; I'm not done with Cassian yet.Without hesitating, I quickly fabricated a cover-up story."Who's Dahlia?" I asked. I didn't know when this came out from my mouth. Why I'm I even asking about Dahlia?If I don't ask about him, how would I changed this topic? I've got to be smart."He's a long-time business partner" Cassian replied."hope he's a good man" I asked. I know I have to engage Cassian in any possible conversation to divert his attention, and finally, everything worked out. We engaged in another discussion, different from the one that would not have ended well.After the dinner, we decided to return back to our various apartments since it's late already.Just as we came out of the hotel, we saw a
CASSIAN POVSeated quietly in my office, I had flashback on how I'd save Rafael who's now tryna pay me evil for my good.Flashback _After rescuing Rafael from some gangsters that nearly killed him, he became close friends.He runs errands for me but one annoying thing about him was, he often gets into trouble thereby endlessly pestering me to come to his aid.Hey, Cassian, I've got into another bigger trouble. Rafael text me.I've got no time for this shit... I texted him.Please man help me. He texted me again.Hmmm...I inhaled deeply when my phone rings."What the fuck is wrong with you?!" I quarreled."Please help me!" Rafael pleaded on the phone."What happened this time?" I demanded."I misplaced another package" he told me."Seriously?!" I asked.For the second time, Rafael had misplaced the package given to him by his boss to deliver. Now's pleading I render him some help.This guy is fucking with his life. Maybe he's taken this business for granted."How did it happened?" I
CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT MARIAH POVMy heart's beating twice its normal state.Who could this be? Why's he putting on a mask? Gosh! I'm dead!No doubts, this is nothing but a trap. I regret being this careless and wished I didn't come in here from the beginning.Lot of thought came into my head as this strange person dragged me out following a small exist door.Of course no one followed me in here; to the best of my knowledge, I was very careful and observant.Would he kill me?Who could he be, Cassians' men?Just then, I remembered the letter from the written note 'we know who you are'. Goddemmit! Truly my ins and outs had been watched by those assholes. They're fucking indulging in my private life. I no longer have any privacy.Shit!It's them, they've found me.I continuously struggled to get free from the grip of this strange person, but I couldn't. His hand's so strong, a million times stronger than mine.I wish a miracle would happen right now. I wish my guard would just show up.
CASSIAN POVI slept so soundly like a baby yesterday night with the assurance, I've got everything under control.The room felt chilly which made me rub my hands together for warmth.Then, the thought of Maxwell came into my mind.It's unbelievable to see Maxwell isn't under my custody anymore. I could not keep track of the multiple number of times I woke up at night asking myself if I was literally dreaming.I never believed something of this nature could ever happen.I huffed and hissed at the thought of Maxwell.Anyway, it's won't be long till I get him. I got up from my bed and hastily walk to my bathroom when my phone rings out.I deliberately ignored the call; I don't think I need anymore bad news this morning that would spoil my entire day and plans.I took a quick shower and came out from the bathroom and check through my phone to see a message that reads _ 'all the details needed to know the whereabouts of Maxwell I've been sent to your email'.I tried checking to know the pe
MARIAH POVI felt dumbstruck and confused and I couldn't help standing in front of Cassian.I looked so stranded. This is the strangest thing that'd happen to me, but I must not let him know I am.Come on, Mariah, put yourself in order. Cassian must not know I went through his personal information about the Mafia else I'll be dead. What am I gonna tell this devil to make him believe I'm not spying out on him?Would any excuse possibly clear his doubt?I felt terrified, I wasn't expecting him now. Of course he told me he wouldn't come around any time soon; why then, did he changed his mind?I stood uprightly, pretending I'm trying to put the reports inside his drawer then I said "I'm...""What are you doing here?" He cut in sharply."I came to summit some reports" I replied almost choking."Why summit them when I'm not around?" He demanded in rage.Fuck me! Hope he's not gonna terminate my job right away?He's looking so determined to know what I came into his office to do. I wish I l
CASSIAN POVThe dinner with Universe was going perfectly if not for Massimo's presence.He arrived at the most unexpected moment, just when I'm about convincing Universe to follow her to her apartment.Not that I intend to escort her, I wanted to spend the night with her.Standing at the corner, I asked, "so what's so important that you'd wanted to tell me?""Firstly, I can't tell how it happened" Massimo started.I rolled my eyes _ looking at Massimo staring _"I-I" he stammered.I noticed his way so I scuffed _ looking into Massimos' eyes. "What happened?""Maxwell's nowhere to be found!" He said trembling."What?!" I asked in rage."But we are still searching for him" he assured him.Searching for him? Again?I can't believe this is happening. Mariah disappeared without trace now Maxwell is missing too."Where did he escaped to?""For now, we do not know" he said.I need to act fast as I just can't afford to lose him, of course he's needed.After telling me all he'd to say, I heade
MARIAH POV>I arrived a bit late at the company.On entering my office, I was told Cassian had not arrive yet.Just then, I remembered Cassian gave me a task to work on two days ago which I hadn't complicated. I brought out my laptop and begin the work still standing.I feared Cassian might just walk in on me surprisingly. Not wanting to get him provoked I hurriedly continued the work.Few minutes interval Cassian entered. Pretending not to see him, he suddenly came close to me and wrapped his hands around my waist. I felt really nervous though. From the first day, I started working as Cassian secretary, he had never showed interest in me.I felt surprise he's holding me on my waist and soon, he started strolling wet kisses on my neck. After a short time, he asked, "you need it, don't you?"My entire body was beginning to betray me but I needed not to make any mistake. Cassian as I know is often a betrayer.I can't afford to make the same mistake I made in my first life_giving Cassi
CASSIAN POV My emotions are making me kinda distracted from work this past weeks.Honestly, I'm losing my focus and I can't really understand what's happening to me.But I guess everything's under control.With Massimo's presence, I'd little to worry about.This past years had been very tremendous. Lot of things had been achieve because of Massimo's support.It's quite unbelievable how we've got many business partners just in this short while. The deal that would bring about lot of many soon for me due to the deal I reached two days ago was a result of Massimo's relentless efforts.I must confess, Massimo is a Solomon when it comes to handling stuffs as his strategic planning and suggestions always heeded Good results.But there's this one person I can't stop thinking about; Miss Universe. The lady I can't wrap my head around with.She's the reason why I feel distracted.I'm losing focus just because of this woman!This isn't me at all. I have never felt this way for a woman before,
MARIAH POVCassian shouldn't take me as an harlot; one he can have whenever he wants on his bed.Ivy was right when she addressed Cassian to me as a womaniser and a one night stand man. If I fall for his lies now, Cassian might have me fired since he'd succeeded to have me on his bed.Even if he wouldn't, I need to maintain my stand until the perfect time.Cassian asking me to have lunch with him is his usual way to lure woman to calm his sexual urge; nothing more.I can't be Elvira! I wouldn't make any mistake that would jeopardise my chances of revenge.After all, I'm here for a different mission rather than being a mare secretary.On a second thought, I expected Cassian to be strict with me after turning down his demand to have lunch together but he wasn't strict at all to me.He was still as gentle as a dove but why's being this nice made me uncomfortable.This isn't the Cassian I use to know in my previous life. He was an animal and very difficult to work with. Maybe he'd chosen