Chapter 4

                        Chapter 4

A week later after Sophia’s discharge, Marco sat down in his office busy typing on the computer in front of him when the door of his office opened revealing his secretary.

Marco continued what he was doing without glancing at him."Sir, news about you and Mrs. Sofia’s contract marriage is all over the internet. Most of our investors are threatening to withdraw from the company if nothing is done quickly to avoid the bad rumors.

Marco's face lit in grief at the news."Fuck!" He angrily hit his first on the table. “Take down the news!"

"I’m afraid that we can't do that because it's all over the internet, taking it down would seem like you are agreeing with what they are saying.

We need proof sir, we need to show them that your marriage is not a contract marriage," Marco clenched his fist in anger and just when he was about to speak, his phone rang.

He ignores the call after seeing the caller, Sofia. The phone rings for the second time before he accepts the call with a sigh."Why were you waiting? Haven’t I told you to always pick up my call at the first ring?" Sophia yelled at the other end.Marco wasn't shocked by her attitude. Sofia has changed completely since the accident that led to her loss of memory.

She yells unnecessarily, ordering him around. Which she wouldn’t dare do when she didn’t lose her memories."What?" He asked impatiently. "I want you to take me out for shopping," she repeated with the same monotone, causing Marco to pause for a few seconds."Shopping?" He asked again, confirming if he heard her correctly.

"Yes" Marco stared at his secretary with a little smile. This is the chance for him to prove to the world that his marriage is real."Alright. Get dressed…" Marco couldn't complete his words when Sophia hung up.

Marco turned and stared at his secretary."Released my schedule to the press," with that, he took his car keys and walked out.Sophia was still sitting in the sitting room watching TV with her both legs crossed when Marco arrived."So quick?" She said staring at him and Marco scoffed.

"What are you still doing? Get dressed immediately," he commands but Sophia scoffs. She stood up from the couch and walked up to him. "Are you commanding me?" She questioned.

"I.. i.." Marco stuttered out of nowhere.

"I'm not interested anymore, get it! " she said and attempted to walk away when Marco grabbed her right hand.

He bit his lips trying to calm his nerves."Let go of me. How did I end up getting married to you?" Marco is in a state of shock as he witnesses this new version of Sofia.

Of course, the other version of Sofia that he knew wouldn’t dare talk back at him. Marco smiled for the first time and muttered.

“Please let us go out together, I’m sorry for everything. I’m sorry for leaving you alone at home,"

Sophia pushed him angrily before responding. “I’m going there not because of what you just said, only because I need more clothes for myself. Get that fact right."

She said before walking away. Marco froze.

He couldn't believe his eyes.Sophia stood in front of the mirror curling her hair.

She applied make-up, making it bolder. She made the red gloss even bolder and it gave her a different beautiful look.Putting on the jewelry, she got up on her feet and smiled at her beautiful reflection.

Just as she was about to open the door, the door opened itself revealing Marco.

He was dressed up too.Marco was stunned by her look, this was the first time he had seen her on makeup apart from their wedding day. He couldn't help but drool over her. Unknowingly."Shall we?" He entangled his right arm in her hand and they got into the car, zooming off.

They are both inexpensive clothes and look like they are the best couple in the city."We're here" the driver announced.

Just then, reporters rushed towards their car but their guard quickly surrounded the car.Marco notices how Sophia’s hands are sweating at the sight of the media, he immediately senses that she is nervous and scared.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen. I’m here." she nodded and Marco smiled at her.The guard opened the door and they both got down. Marco wrapped his hands around her waist. Sophia tried freeling herself from his hold but Marco's grip was so tight.

He smiled and whispered."Don't do this please." The bodyguards protected them from the reporters but they stopped to answer a few questions."Are you guys in a contract marriage?" A female reporter asked.

"No"

"When did you two start dating?”

"How did you guys meet?"

The reporters said Mrs Blackwood is suffering from memory loss, what led to it?"

"We dated for three years but decided to keep it a secret, that's the least I can answer for now,"

"What is your love story like Mrs blackwood." The question is directed to Sophia, everyone turns to her.

."Our love story is an interesting one,"

she responded with a forced smile and Marco sighed in relief.

Sophia didn't understand anything that was happening. The news spread fast in the city, it was on the top hot search.After shopping for all the necessary things.

Marco went back to the company and Sophia went home. Immediately she stepped foot in the living room, her eyes met with her mother in law furious eyes."You're Back," Aurora said and Sophia rolled her eyes.

She was not shocked because she already knew that the old woman hated her.

."Mom, welcome."

"Hearing that name ‘Mom' from you is so disgusting,"

Aurora gritted and Sophia scoffed.

"Old woman, welcome," she muttered.

"What! Old woman? You witch, do you have a death wish? "

Aurora screamed out in anger and Sophia laughed, pissing Aurora off."Old woman fits you perfectly,"

Sophia grinned, enjoying the scene.

"Losing your stupid memories has made you lose your senses also, well let me remind you, do you think my son loves you? Do you think my son got married to you because he loves you? Aurora scoffed and continued.

“Your marriage is on paper, this marriage is just a contract marriage, nothing more!"

Sophia staggered backward, losing balance.