SIXTY SEVEN"What f**king right do you have to think you can tell me what to do!" She yelled at him from behind instead of walking like he told her to and once again her statement got him turning to stare at her."Why did you barge into there and declare me as your woman when we both know that it's over!" She added angrily."You dare ask me why? Is it that easy to move on from me? Am I just some one you can forget easily?" He yelled at her too."Look Alex we......" "Don't call me that! Call me Xander just like you've always done, call me that!" he said cutting her off Abruptly."Fine then, Xander. What are you up to this time,we clearly said our goodbyes to each other and....." Her word was cut off again when he pulled her with force into his arms, tightening his hold when she tried to pull away."Am sorry, I was a fool. I was a fool for pushing you away when I knew deep down that you mean some thing to me. The day you left was the day I remember every thing, I recall our past togeth
SIXTY EIGHT"Marianne I....." "Just stop! For once please think about me and my feelings and let me be, I beg you" she yelled this at him and storm into one of the room not bothering to know if the room belongs to her or to some one else.She sat on the bed while she let the tears she's been holding back for long pour.After the day she left his house, like a fool she waited. She waited for his call, his visit or just a little sign from him telling her that he wants her back but that never happen.For a whole week she cried her eyes out while pinning for him and there was a time she wanted to go to him but pride and common sense made her stay put.So she decided to take control of her life, she look for a job and found one here in New Jersey.Taking the Chance to be in another place and far away from Xander, she decided to take the job and she must admit that on her first arrival, John had been a bit of a bully.He made her do a lot of things which she achieve with out complaining,a
SIXTY NINEMarianne shook her head and sighed. She found herself walking away from the two and towards her porch, leaving them to continue their batters."You know what? Just get going already"John said and scoffed audibly at him, turning and starting to follow Marianne inside."You're not the one who's going to decide when am to leave or not for me."Xander retorted.John halts his steps and practically looked back at him with a stony look. Xander rolls his eyes and then walked past him into her apartment."What a rude jerk."He muttered under his breath and tightened his grip as he watched Xander shut the door behind him.Marianne plopped down on a couch and palmed her face, letting out a long sigh into it. Why on earth does he kept clinging unto her like a leech?The door was opened and then closed, causing her to look up at the door. She sprung up at feet at the sight of Xander, an exasperated breath escaping her nostrils."Marianne..."Xander started and the door opened."You can't j
SEVENTY ~New Jersey~The following morning, Marianne got to her place of work looking real tired. She felt too lazy to cook herself breakfast today and would rather just find something to eat.Getting out of her office, she took a glance back at John's office right next to hers but since he wasn't in there, that might possibly means he's yet to arrive."A cup of latte, alongside a cheesecake and one pepperoni pizza."she stated her order to the lady behind the counter.She smiled and nodded, turning off to a certain corner that could be presumed as the kitchen.After getting her order which was served on a tray, she went to take a seat with a delightful face."Yummy."she cooed, stylishly picking up the cutleries. Almost taking the forkful in, she almost choked on sighting Tiana. What's she doing here? Had Xander told her that she was here??Without waiting, she quickly dropped the fork in her hand aside by the dishes and scurried back into her office.She placed the tray onto her desk
SEVENTY ONE"Hey man, chill. At least I was the one who called you here." John sprunt up his feet and nervously chuckled, putting his two hands up above his head in surrender.He immediately felt at peace and stopped the attack. He was really angered few seconds ago thinking the one who had told him to be here was also the one playing the lovey-dovey with his Marianne... Yes, his Marianne. She's no one else's but his.But he had better thank his luck that he hadn't pounce on him like a predator would do to his prey because if that's to be done, he's more than ninety nine percent sure he was going to spend the rest of this year at an hospital."Take a seat." John offered, slumping back on his seat.Marianne pushed herself away from the wall and shook her head."No, John. You can't just get things done right behind my back and then give him a pleasant welcome. I don't want him here, I just don't."she said, looking away when she almost met Xander's eyes."Well, he's not here as per tha
SEVENTY TWO"Damn."she mumbled and cursed sharply under her breath, bending down in a flash and yanking the towel off the floor."You...Close your eyes..."she shuttered, putting the towel across her body and away from his eyes.He smiled cheekily and leaned against the wall and began watching her out of her wish."Spoilt brat."she said more to herself and hastily stormed back into the bathroom. Just as she slammed the door shut, he laughed out to himself.When Marianne was done with her bath and had dressed up, she was at first reluctant when he offered they could go for breakfast before leaving the hotel to be back to their real destination.After getting their orders, they both sat down on her bed to eat. intentionally, he positioned himself before her, just so he could stare at her beautiful face while eating."Keep your eyes to yourself, Alex."she said, pointing her fork out in the air at him."Xander."he corrected her and rolled his eyes."Yeah, Xander. Keep those eyes to yoursel
SEVENTY THREE"It's... you." he almost shuttered, battling his unbelievably. But even though he was still heavily drunk and the alcoholic drink had clouded his vision, he could still make out her figure and her looks."Yes, it's me." she nodded and smiled, stroking his tousled hair.Hearing her confirmation, he inched to sit himself up on the bed but she placed her hands by his shoulders and held him back from moving.Reluctantly, he stayed back on the bed. His eyes ran up to her cheekbones and then her eyes. Those eyes... he misses the way they always stare fixed on him while she speaks and expresses her mind.Looking back at the luggage behind her, he found himself asking. "Are you back?"She stayed mute, her mind flashing back to when she'd left Xander's office earlier.She wasn't herself. Most especially when she went back to her former apartment where she's been living with her brother before Pedro brought the deal of seduction to her. She remembered entering the room to meet wi
SEVENTY FOUR"What are we doing?" Marianne asked Xander as they walked into the orphanage.Marcus was following closely behind them, holding a certain suitcase."We shall see when we get inside."he told her and even though she was still curious, she just gave responsive nod and followed up.On getting inside the office of the owner of the orphanage, Xander dropped the big suitcase containing money for the use of the orphanage childrens.Mr Blake, the owner had coveyed them outside to see the rest of the orphanage workers and there, Xander declared Marienne as his woman.All through their talks, she wasn't paying attention, instead, her thoughts flashed back what seems like the same incident and when he'd also declared her as his.Flashback~"Why did you barge into there and declare me as your woman when we both know that it's over!" She added angrily."You dare ask me why? Is it that easy to move on from me? Am I just some one you can forget easily?" He yelled at her too."Look Alex w
Chapter hundreds Meanwhile, Marianne felt a sense of closure after meeting with Greg. She had always wondered what could have been if things had turned out differently between them, but now she knew that she had made the right decision in choosing Xander.Xander noticed a change in Marianne after her meeting with Greg, and he couldn't help but feel a little jealous. He knew that Marianne loved him, but the thought of someone else having a place in her heart made him uneasy. However, he decided not to dwell on it and focused on making Marianne happy.As time passed, Marianne and Xander's relationship only grew stronger. They supported each other through thick and thin and were always there for each other. They built a life together and started a family, and Marianne couldn't be happier.One day, Marianne received a call from Greg. She was surprised to hear from him after all these years, but at the same time, she felt a sense of curiosity. Greg told her that he had moved on and was no
Chapter ninety nine As time passed, Diana focused on her career and personal growth. She traveled to new places and met new people, but she still longed for someone who would love and cherish her for who she was.One day, she met a man named Thomas, who was kind, funny, and shared her passion for adventure. They hit it off instantly and started dating. Diana was surprised at how easy it was to talk to Thomas, and how comfortable she felt around him.Soon, Diana realized that Thomas was the one she had been waiting for. He was everything she had ever wanted in a partner and more. They fell deeply in love and started building a life together.Looking back, Diana was glad that she had followed her heart and trusted her instincts. She knew that finding true love was worth the wait, and she was grateful for every experience that had led her to Thomas.Debris nervously walked into the room where the get-together was being held. It had been years since she had seen any of the Knox family, a
Chapter ninety eight Debris plans to pursue her master's degree was met with excitement and support from the family. Pedro and Brad were especially happy for her and promised to be there for her throughout the journey. Marianne offered to help her with anything she needed while Dwayne jokingly asked her to pass him some of her study notes.Debris was grateful for their support and promised to make them all proud. She had always wanted to continue her education and it felt like the right time now that she was married and had settled down. She started her classes soon after and quickly realized that it was going to be a challenge to balance school, work, and her family life.Brad and Pedro helped her with taking care of their daughter and even cooked dinner on some nights to give her more time to study. Marianne was always there to listen to her when she needed to vent and Dwayne continued to tease her about being a bookworm.Despite the challenges, Debris managed to excel in her class
Chapter ninety-seven Marianne breathed a sigh of relief as soon as she heard Cherry's voice on the other end of the line. She had been worried sick about her best friend, unable to shake the feeling that something terrible had happened to her on her flight. Cherry had been traveling out of the country with her new husband, and the thought of a plane crash had kept Marianne up all night."I'm so sorry for not calling sooner," Cherry said. "We had a bit of a scare, but we're both okay."Marianne was flooded with relief. "Thank goodness. What happened?""Well, we hit some turbulence," Cherry said. "It was really bad, but the pilots managed to regain control. It was pretty scary, though."Marianne shuddered at the thought of her friend going through such a harrowing experience. "I'm just so glad you're okay," she said.Cherry went on to explain that they had been stuck in a foreign country for a few days while the airline sorted out a replacement plane, which was why she hadn't been able
Chapter ninety six Maxwell had been struggling with the debt his company had incurred for years. He had tried everything he could think of to get out of it, but it seemed like the more he tried, the deeper he sank into it. Finally, he had to make a tough decision and sell half of his company in order to pay off the debt. It was a difficult choice, but it was one that he had to make in order to keep the rest of his company afloat.As he signed the papers and handed over control of half of his company, he felt a sense of relief wash over him. It was a huge weight off his shoulders to finally be debt-free. However, he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss as well. He had worked so hard to build his company up from nothing, and now he was giving up half of it.Brad had been there for Maxwell throughout the whole ordeal, offering him support and advice whenever he needed it. It was during one of their conversations that Brad had mentioned his own plans to start a family with Debris. Maxw
Chapter ninety five But college life was full of temptations, and Dwayne soon found himself struggling to balance his academic pursuits with the distractions of campus life. There were parties to attend, new friends to make, and endless opportunities for fun and adventure. It was easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget about his responsibilities.Dwayne knew he had to stay focused if he wanted to succeed in college. He reminded himself of the sacrifices his family had made to get him here, and he thought about the future he wanted for himself. He knew that he couldn't let temporary pleasures distract him from his long-term goals. And so, despite the temptations of college life, Dwayne remained committed to his studies. He worked hard, stayed focused, and did his best to stay true to himself. He missed home, but he knew that this was where he needed to be to achieve his dreams. And with the love and support of his family behind him, he was determined to make the most of hi
Chapter Ninety Four As the wedding day approached, Xander and Marianne's love for each other continued to grow stronger. They spent every moment they could together, cherishing the time they had before they became husband and wife.Finally, the big day arrived, and Xander stood nervously at the altar as he waited for his bride to appear. As Marianne walked down the aisle, all eyes were on her, but Xander could only see her. She was beautiful, and he couldn't believe that he was lucky enough to be marrying her.The ceremony was perfect, and as they exchanged their vows, Xander knew that he was making the best decision of his life. Marianne was his soulmate, and he was excited to spend the rest of his life with her.After the ceremony, they celebrated with a reception that was filled with laughter, dancing, and joy. Grandpa Joe had done an excellent job of planning the wedding, and everyone agreed that it was a beautiful event.As the night drew to a close, Xander and Marianne shared t
Chapter Ninety- ThreeJulio and Tiana's relationship continued to blossom in the months that followed their first date. They became inseparable, spending all their free time together and growing more in love with each passing day.After a year of dating, Julio proposed to Tiana on a beautiful beach in Hawaii. She said yes, and they began planning their dream wedding.On a sunny day in June, Julio and Tiana tied the knot in a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by family and friends. It was a day they would never forget, full of love, laughter, and joy.After the wedding, Julio and Tiana moved into a cozy apartment in the city. They continued to build their lives together, supporting each other's dreams and goals.A few months later, they received the exciting news that they were expecting their first child. They were over the moon with happiness and excitement, imagining what their future family would look like.As Tiana's pregnancy progressed, Julio became more and more protective
Chapter Ninety-TwoAs the days passed, Tiana and Julio spent more time together, catching up on old times and exploring the city. Julio seemed to be feeling better, and Tiana was glad to see him smiling again. However, as they parted ways, Tiana couldn't help but wonder about the person Jason had been texting.Meanwhile, Tiana's curiosity about Julio online connection grew, and she couldn't help but do some investigating. She eventually discovered that the person Julio had been texting was an old friend of hers. She reached out to them, and they met up to catch up on old times As Tiana and her friend talked, they realized that they both had feelings for each other. They decided to take things slow, but they were excited to see where their connection would take them.Julio and Tiana had been friends for a long time, but as they spent more time together, they both began to realize that their feelings for each other had grown deeper. One night, as they were hanging out at Julio's place,