Chapter 8The scene that unfolded before Audrey's eyes left her completely shocked. Her brother and I were in each other's arms, partially undressed. It was a wonderful moment, and Audrey had managed to stop everything.The look on Audrey's face was filled with pure horror. She couldn't hide her disgust and anger towards both of us. It was as if she wanted to vomit at the sight.Her facial expression served as a wake-up call, bringing me back to reality. What have I just done? What possessed me at that moment?Downstairs, Charlie patiently waited for her fiancee-to-be and a doctor to arrive and tend to her sister.While I was upstairs engaging in a passionate moment with him, without any consideration. God, I should have stopped when Chad asked me to.I was so consumed by my own desires and lust for my soon-to-be brother-in-law that rationality escaped me.I knew the harsh words were coming, and they did. Audrey wasted no time in hurling the insults I deserved. "You despicable, shame
Chapter 9[A year after Charlie and Chad's marriage]I had gone to the local market in the province to buy glossaries. It's been a whole year since my sister's marriage and my betrayal of her. And within this year, I tried to live in a village where no one I knew would find me.I plan to live my life in this way to atone for my sins anyway. Mind you, it doesn't mean I have forgotten about my guilt. I still live with it to date.Today, I wanted to prepare a cake for Katya, who has been the friend I made since I moved to this province. I had been staying with her and her grandmother Sidney since day one. Those two had made me feel the love and warmth my parents never gave me. And I'm so grateful to them. Trust me, without them, life would have been hectic for me.Grandma Sid was understanding and caring to the extent that I couldn't even think of my family most of the time.I had cut off contact with them so that I could have a fresh start and live a simple and peaceful life for the r
Chapter 10“Granny, I will be back very soon. I need to do something for my sister in the city. I promise to return as soon as am done, alright?” I said somewhat sadly to Granny. The woman was nothing but an Angel, and I was deeply grateful to her for all that she did for me.“Okay, my dear… Don't worry, I will tell Katya about the urgency of your trip, so don't worry and come back soon.” Granny said as she hugged and blessed my impromptu trip.My sister and I bid Granny Sidney goodbye and headed toward the car Charlie brought. I wonder why she didn't come with a driver to this remote place. Charlie insisted on driving, though I found her not in good condition too.“I'm fine, Marlie. I can drive, so don't worry and just buckle your seatbelt… Done? Let go!!!" As much as I've denied myself all this year, I have to admit that I missed my sister.We exchanged smiles and drove off. Only God knows how much I wanted the journey to be short. I wished the car could even fly, so we could rea
Chapter 11Having lost awareness of my surroundings, I could only hear a voice calling out to me but I couldn't fathom whose voice it was since I dazed out the next moment."Miss, miss, are you alright?" the voice called out again and again. At that moment, I had no clue about what was happening. I was uncertain about the condition of my sister. I didn't even know the condition I myself was in not to talk of my sister.When I eventually regained consciousness, I found myself looking at a white ceiling. I blinked several times to gain my eyesight properly. I tried to take in my white surroundings. "Am I dead? Am I in heaven?" I questioned myself inwardly until I heard that sound of beeping. I looked around again with my eyes and it was then that I realized I was lying in a hospital bed. Hospital? What happened? And then it all came crashing into my head. I remembered Charlie coming to my place and then the car accident. 'Charlie!' I screened inwardly for my sister. Hoping she was
Chapter 12The first thing that struck me was the bone-chilling coldness in the air. Instinctively, I crossed my arms over myself to shield myself from the cold.Throughout the entire path leading to that place, something felt amiss which intensified my fear."Where is this place" I questioned the doctor, but received no response as if It was a rhetorical question.My eyes darted around, scanning every corner in search of my sister, but she was nowhere to be found."Why did you bring me here instead of taking me to where Charlie is?" I questioned him again and still got no response. Where is Charlie's room? And why is it so far from mine? I couldn't stop wondering. There was no way a human being would survive in that kind of empty and desolate plate. And talking of the hallway leading to that room, it was as though the place was a cemetery.Nonetheless, I remained resolute in maintaining a positive mindset. I couldn't allow any trace of doubt to enter my heart, despite the thunderous
Chapter 13Demanding my attention with a solemn expression, Mark beseeched me to follow him. Without hesitation, we proceeded to his office where he designated a seat for me, positioning himself across from me. Retrieving a photograph of a young girl, Mark placed it delicately into my hands. That Puzzled me. The face was unfamiliar. "Who is this?" I inquired still looking at the face of the girl in that picture.Mark, mustering a faint smile, responded, "My younger sister."Why would he give me his sister's picture? I almost questioned him but was caught by the expression on his face.A glimmer of tears glistened in his eyes, indicating his profound grief. Although unspoken, I could sense the unbearable sorrow he carried within him."Has she passed away?" I queried, somehow aware of the answer."A few months ago, at the hands of her male companion," came his sorrowful admission."Then you should understand why I have this pain and the thought of vengeance on my mind." I declared.
Chapter 14I couldn't sleep throughout the rest of the night because of the fear of the nightmare. I requested a sleeping pill and minutes after taking it, I fell asleep.*****{ Another Nightmare }"Excuse me, Mister, can you please move a bit faster?" I asked the driver who was as old as my Dad."I'm sorry Ma'am, but there's a long traffic ahead." He said to me and I sighed. "This was the reason why I told Charlie I didn't want to join them in the first place but she insisted," I stated.The driver noticed my frustrations and suggested we could take another route if I wanted, only that it would cost double the original payment.I instantly nodded... "Sure, no problem. Just please take me to that damn restaurant." I replied to him. I know I may have sounded a bit rude, but I was in a hurry to care.The driver agreed and swiftly made a U-turn.I was grateful when we reached the restaurant sooner than I wanted. After paying him, I quickly entered the restaurant but something seemed of
Chapter 15Mark recounted his encounter with us, explaining that he needed to clear his mind after the devastating loss of his beloved sister Martha. He planned to take a long ride, hoping that the refreshing breeze would alleviate some of his pain."I had no idea where I was going or what was happening around me. All I wanted at that moment was to ride aimlessly until I saw your car flipping," Mark said, his expression filled with sorrow. I could sense the weight on his shoulders as he paused and locked eyes with me.As he continued speaking, his sad demeanor disappeared and continued... He had rushed to our side to check if we were alright, "But you had already passed out." He said.This sudden change in his behavior caught me off guard. Why was I the only one who lost consciousness? Wasn't it Charlie?"What do you mean by that?" I asked him with a serious face."Wasn't Charlie also unconscious when you found us?" Mark's expression proved my sister was not."What did she say to you?
"Are you interested in consuming me alive?"Marlie, standing in front of Chad, taunted him with the question."you...""What?"She abruptly cut off Ken as he tried to intervene, leaving him astonished and retreating to his original position.Marlie then directed her attention back to Chad, she wasn't done with him, as he had referred to her as a stray cat. "What? Did you happen to skip dinner last night? or You don't have money to buy food so you want me to buy you some?" She continued mocking him by asking.Each sentence uttered by Marlie shocked the onlookers. Was she truly audacious enough to openly mock Chad like this? Little did she know that her actions were only drawing him closer.Yes, Chad stood there, feeling annoyed, but not at Marlie for mocking him. Instead, he was frustrated with his friends for allowing this embarrassing first encounter. "How could they let our first meeting turn into such a disaster!"Marlie had moved closer to Chad, causing Ken to quickly step in and p
Marlie's attention was drawn to the daggers being aimed at her, prompting her to suppress her boisterous laughter. The intense stare from Chad sent shivers down her spine. This marked Chad's second encounter with Marlie, which only fueled his annoyance towards her."How dare she?!" exclaimed Ken, sneering and shooting an angry glare at Marlie from his seat. "And on top of that, she's just a first-year?"Gideon voiced his shock, exclaiming, All of this wouldn't have been possible if he had known about the so-called speech from the beginning. "Damn you guys!" Chad inwardly cursed his friends but knew he had no choice but to finish his speech. "This first-year student... she must face the consequences of her actions!" Ken roared.******"If it wasn't for Charlie's persistence, I wouldn't have to endure this monotonous college life! Everyone here seems like mindless zombies, how infuriating!"Marlie realized that the school environment clashed with her personality and attitude. She did
Flashback to their final year in college: Chad had been the one who encouraged Spark the most when they were in their fourth year of college. "Bro, you have to approach her with confidence," Chad had advised Spark on the day Spark had wanted to approach Charlie. "Just go ahead and tell her already!" Ken exclaimed, frustration evident in his voice as Spark's fear overcame him and he hesitated. "After a year of being in love with her, you've gathered the courage now, bro. Don't hold back, go for it," Gideon also encouraged him. But Spark admitted his concerns, "I'm just worried she might not feel the same way," Both Gideon and Ken chuckled at that. There was no denying that Spark had it all. He was not only good-looking and intelligent but also kind-hearted. He was also quite popular. I mean, all four friends were popular, but Chad had always been seen as their leader.They all came from well-off families, but Chad's family was considerably wealthier than the rest if them. "You
Overwhelmed by shock, a wave of intense emotions engulfed me as I heard Chad's confession, causing shivers and nervousness to course through my body.Contrary to what one might think, it had nothing to do with my sister. The tears that were present just moments ago vanished into thin air.I sensed that his gaze had shifted towards me, and without a doubt, electric charges were surging through my entire being.Shouldn't I be worried or continue crying?"No, no, he cannot approach me. He must keep his distance... Don't, don't..." I knew I had to leave. I couldn't listen to my heart. Deep down, I was aware that if Chad were to hold me, I would lose myself in his embrace."Marlie, I..."Those were the last words I heard from Chad before, oddly enough, I found myself fleeing from the room... escaping the overwhelming rush of emotions and the shivers that traveled down my spine when he uttered my name.His voice alone set my skin ablaze. I tightly gripped the door handle with one hand while
Audrey's revelation may have shocked the world but Chad remained emotionless as he listened to their conversation. Even Marlie was taken aback. However, Marlie didn't need to intervene anymore as the situation was about to explode.In a deranged manner, Angelina burst into laughter, her hand pressed against her cheeks. It wasn't just Audrey who had reached her breaking point, Angelina too."Do you dare claim that you helped me to have your brother? How dare you say that to me?!" Angelina shouted, storming towards Audrey. Meanwhile, Marlie had taken her place beside Chad, and the cameras eagerly zoomed in on the unfolding drama."What did you do? Tell me! What efforts you made to assist me, you wretched daughter of a whore!" Angelina's words caught Chad's attention. He couldn't help but wonder if she knew something. The others were equally curious. Indeed, Angelina was aware of everything, and today seemed to be the day she intended to reveal it all."Watch your words, Angelina!"Silvi
The Wedding Day:In the morning, Chad and Marlie awoke eagerly, prepared to confront the witches head-on. However, the witches were equally prepared and pleased that it was Chad and Angelina's wedding day. They were also celebrating the supposed freedom of Angelina's father, Sanchez.As the time approached and everyone got ready, Chad received a call from Gideon."I need to inform you of everything, Chad. You must know what I discovered.""I am at the house. I'll wait for you here," Chad replied, while Marlie helped him with his necktie.To Chad and Marlie's surprise, their partners had also been called to the mansion. They wondered why they were there, as they hadn't invited them. Nevertheless, Chad didn't mind letting them in and waiting for Gideon.But who had called them? Gideon? Yes, Gideon thought it would be better to have them around, just in case Chad's emotions got out of control upon hearing the news.It was at that precise moment that the partners arrived and Gideon entered
The next day(a day to the wedding)Upon finalizing their plans, the witches were fully occupied with their preparations. The wedding was merely a day away, leaving them with an abundance of tasks to tackle. In addition to the usual wedding arrangements, there was the matter of organizing a bridal shower for the witch.How lucky.However, holding the event at the mansion was out of the question. They sought an alternative location, and it dawned on them that the Sanchez house would be ideal. Good!Eagerly, the witches gathered their belongings ready to go to the Sanchez mansion. Chad kindly accompanied them, ensuring they safely reached their destination. Angelina had decided to make her way to the wedding venue from her own house. Perfect opportunity for Marlie to enter the mansion. Vien was tasked with tidying the house, ensuring it was presentable for the arrival of Lady of the Mansion, Marlie.As soon as the witches vanished from view, Marlie swiftly entered with her luggage. She
When Marlie ventured out of the house in the afternoon, Chad was obliged to engage with his laptop and avoid any plans of going out to encounter the bothersome faces of the witches. His nanny would handle his meals.And naturally, once Marlie departed, she headed straight to Mark's place.At the arrival of Marlie at the door, the first person she laid eyes upon was Spark. Spark, from head to toe, casted upon her a glance of disdain."Wait a minute, weren't you the one who urged her to go?" that was the query Mark had been directing towards Spark when he stationed himself by the door, seething with anger."Why are you arriving now?" Spark's initial afternoon greeting, brimming with annoyance, to Marlie. "You may as well remain there!""What are you doing? Are you not going to let her enter first?" Mark inquired, perplexed."Stop defending her!" Spark bellowed."I am not defending! Weren't you the one who made her go there?" Mark retorted."Yes, solely to deliver the letter, see Chad,
Chad's PerspectiveMarlie, a vision of beauty, captivated my gaze as I admired her from head to toe. "What a stunning woman to have as mine," whispered my inner beings to my soul. A surge of desire washed over me, urging me to go claim those rosy lips. The sight of Marlie, whom I had missed for days, made my eyes darken with longing."How did you manage to arrive here?" I asked, barely able to utter the words, my eyes never leaving Marlie for a moment. I feared that this might all be a dream, one that I did not wish to wake up from. Truth be told, I hadn't seen her enter the house, nor did that asshole inform me of her coming."I brought the letter for... your fiancée," she teased with a smile. Her words interrupted my thoughts for a moment. "Fiancée?" I exclaimed, vowing never to accept such a ridiculous notion. I was relieved that I hadn't married that woman to begin with. I was grateful that I caught her in bed with Audrey's ex-boyfriend, that scoundrel, John. And I was glad that A