Casey Lopez left the province where she was born with no money in her pocket. She had experienced sleeping in the park with her new found friend Cora who is a beggar. She tried to look for a job, but no one accepts her. She needs to survive. Casey approached someone who could help her. She begged him to help her. Niccolo Marquez had promised to help her in one condition, she needs to pretend as his girlfriend in front of his parents. She said yes to him immediately. She was introduced as his girlfriend. Later on, she was announced as soon to be his wife. Niccolo wasn't in love with her, but he needs to marry her because he was pressured by his parents. Her life has changed when she married him. She fell in love with him, but he can't love her in return. Niccolo wants to leave her when he found out their marriage contract was fake, but she doesn't want to. Will she beg for him not to leave her? Will she be able to get the heart of the man she loves? But if not, would it be the end for them?
View More"Get out of my house, Casey! You are useless! You have nothing to do, but to bring misfortune to us! I don't want to see your face anymore! Get out of my house! We don't need you here! Get out!" Casey's aunt, Lora wanted her to leave their house when she caught her fighting against her daughter Camille.
Casey fought back as her cousin Camille pushed her on the stairs while she was sweeping the floor. Fortunately, nothing bad happened to her. She was completely tired living there with unfair treatment she got from them. Casey's mother died six years ago and she had no other family members except her aunt Lora and her cousin who were both cruel to her. Her aunt's husband who works in Dubai treated her well and as his own daughter."Starting today, you're no longer part of this family! Do you understand, Casey?!" Lora scolded her niece who's weeping in front of her. Casey lifts her head slowly and face her. She took a deep breath before she opened her mouth to speak."Fine, auntie. If that's what makes you happy, I will not hesitate to leave this place. How can I be part of your family even from the start you didn't treat me like that? You didn't treat me better! Are you kidding me, huh? You're the only family member I could have, but you never treated me like that. You treated me like an animal! How can you handle it?! My beloved mother is your sister and I'm your niece. Do you get my point, auntie?" Casey said, expressing her grievances to them. Her aunt gave her an evil look."How dare you to say that! You must leave now before I bring you to the police station!" Lora shouted at her. "Leave us now!""W-what?! What did you say, auntie? You will bring me to the police station? For what? For fighting your daughter who pushed me on the stairs, huh? Is that what you want? You're still tolerating your daughter who made mistakes!" Casey asked her aunt angrily. She can't argue with her aunt before, but now she needs to do it. It's too much. She needs to fight for herself and that's the best thing to do. Lora came closer to her and slapped her so hard on her left cheek. Her eyes were dripping with tears again.Casey didn't speak to her again, instead she walked away from them and went to her room and begins to pack her clothes and other belongings. It's enough. She doesn't want to argue with her again. She needs to leave them before it's too late.When she had finished packing her clothes and other belongings, she left their house immediately without turning back while her eyes still dripping with tears. Casey doesn't want to remember those painful memories she'd experienced with them. It's just a terrible nightmare for her.Casey doesn't even know where she will go next. When she saw a bus going to Manila, she rode immediately. After how many hours, they arrived safely at the bus station. She felt nervous because she had no money to pay. She talked to the driver and asked him if it's okay not to pay."W-what? You have no money to pay?" The driver asked her unbelievably. She bit her lower lip. Casey nodded."Yes. I have no money..." she said."Why did you ride the bus if you don't have a money? Are you out of your mind, huh?""No, sir! I'm not out of my mind. I'm going through hard times. I'm begging you please. I left the house of my aunt because—""Because what?""Because they wanted me to leave them. They didn't treat me better. They'd treated me so bad like an animal," Casey explained with dismay."So that's the reason why you left?" Casey nodded again to the driver."Yes, sir," She said and gave him a sad look. The bus driver took a deep breath. He understands her situation and felt pity for her. "So what's your name?""My name, sir?'' He nodded."Yes. I'm asking your name. Can I have your name?" The driver repeated. Casey tells her name to the bus driver."My name is Casey Lopez," she said."What a pretty name! Where are you going, Casey?" Casey shut her mouth. She frowns."I don't know where I'm going, sir." The bus driver tapped his forehead as he heard the answer of Casey."Do you have a family member here in Manila, huh? Is this your first time to go here?" He asked. Casey nodded."Yes, this is my first time here in Manila. Unfortunately, I don't have a family member here. I'm alone in this world now. I'm only living for myself, for my own survival," Casey answered. She frowned."Don't be so hard on yourself, Casey. You are not alone in this world and you should remember that, always. I made up my mind, I won't let you pay for it since you don't have a money. I understand your situation," he said. Casey felt relieved as she heard what the driver said."Oh really, sir? I won't pay for it, huh? Are you sure?" She asked the bus driver."Yes, Casey..." he said, smiling."Thank you so much, sir. I don't know how to pay for your kindness. I'm penniless and I can't even pay for your kindness. I'll be forever indebted to you, sir,'' Casey said with mixed emotions. The bus driver smiled at her."Casey, you don't have to pay for it. It's my own way to help you. I know you're a kind person and you deserve happiness in your life. Don't think about it. I'm helping you even if it's just a little," He explained. Casey can't control herself not to cry because of what the bus driver said. She hugged him."Thank you so much, sir. Thank you so much for your kindness. A kind person like you deserves a reward, but I can't give it to you. If only I could..." Casey said to the bus driver."I told you, Casey. You don't need to give a reward for me. I'm sure our almighty Father above would be the one who'll give a reward for me. You don't have to think about it. God knows everything. God knows what the best for us." Casey hugged the bus driver for the second time while she was in tears of joy."What's your name, sir?" She asked him."My name is Antonio," he said. Finally, she knew his name."I won't forget your name sir Antonio," she said, smiling."Thank you, Casey. But I want to ask you again. Where are you going, huh?" Casey became quiet after he was asked where he was going next. She frowned."I don't know Sir Antonio. I think I need to rely on my feet where it might bring me. My feet must bring me to the place where I can start again," Casey said, thinking where she could possibly go next after leaving the bus driver. Antonio gave her money and she can't believe what he gave to her. Her eyes widened."What is this for, Sir Antonio? Why do you want to give me some money? It should be yours. I don't want you to give it to me because your family needs it," Casey protested to the bus driver. He smiled."If my family needs it, you need it too. Please accept the money I gave to you, Casey. You need it, especially now that you're alone in this place which is new to you. You don't know the life here. It's too heavy for you to carry the reality here in the city. Accept it, please," Antonio explained.Casey accepted the money given by the bus driver. Before she come out of the bus, she thanked him and hugged him so tight again. She's a bit nervous. She felt amazed to see the tall buildings and other establishment. The life in the city is different from the province."I hope my life starts again here," Casey mumbled while she's walking under the heat of the sun. There are some people who keep on staring at her, but she ignored them. She felt starving, so she decided to buy some food using the money given by the bus driver. Antonio told her to find a place where she can stay in the meantime, but she doesn't even know where she could find it. When evening came, she decided to sleep in the park. Some beggars were sleeping there. She never thought she would experience sleeping in the park. She knows the feeling of being homeless."If I didn't save you that time, what will happen to you?" Niccolo asked her wife as they lay down in their soft and comfy bed. It's twelve midnight, but they are still awake. Casey looked at her husband's eyes and smiled. She shrugs her shoulders and said, "I don't know what will happen to me that time. Thank God because you saved me from being hopeless. You saved me, Mr. Billionaire. My husband saved me and I was so thankful for that."Niccolo stroke her hair and sighed deeply before he speaks to his wife."I saved you because that's the only way for you to be mine. If I didn't save you, do you think you'll be here in my arms, huh? Do you think you would be my wife? Before we got here, we faced a lot of problems and trials. But in the end, we ended up together. You loved me and you didn't forget me easily because I was important to you. And after I was betrayed and cheated on by the woman I trusted, I realized she's not the perfect woman for me. The perfect woman for me is no other t
Casey and her boyfriend Niccolo went to the province where she lives for so many years. She wanted to visit her mother's tomb. She'll introduce her boyfriend to her beloved mother. They bought flowers and lit candles as they arrived at the cemetery. Niccolo could see the name of her mother engraved on the tomb."Mama, I'm visiting you again. I know you're happy to see me again visiting you. But this time, I want to introduce to you my boyfriend. His name is Niccolo Marquez," Casey speaks in front of her mother's tomb. They're both holding their hands.Niccolo let out a deep breath before he speaks to her mother's tomb. He was nervous, but he should speak to the mother of the woman he loves. He should give respect for her even though she's dead and can't bring back to life again."If you're listening to us, I just want to say thank you for raising your daughter very well. She's a strong woman and I couldn't find someone like her again. She's the only one who could be your daughter no m
"Are you ready to announce that we're in a relationship now?" Niccolo asked her as they come out of his room. They're both holding their hands. Casey shook her head and smiled at him."Yes," she said. "I'm ready, but I'm nervous.""Huh? Why are you getting nervous, huh? They would understand everything about us. You have nothing to worry. Everything is fine. My parents would be happy to know about us, baby," Niccolo explained to her."If that's what you want, I won't oppose," she said. Casey took a very deep breath and she felt his lips on her mouth."You're mine now, baby..." He mumbled as he caresses her cheeks. "I love you, baby."When they got to the mansion's garden, Cora asked them abruptly. She's been looking for her friend for almost an hour, but she couldn't find her."Where did you go, huh? I've been looking for you for an hour, but I couldn't find you. Why are you together, huh? I want you to tell me the truth, Casey. Are you—''"Yes, Cora. We're in a relationship now. Nicc
"What are you doing?!" Casey asked him huskily. Both her knees trembled with excitement. She knows what will happen to them inside his room. She could feel his affection for her. Niccolo gave her a sweet smile on his face and cupped her cheeks slowly. His eyes are filled with desire for her. Her heart didn't stop beating so fast as she looked at his handsome face. "I want to show you how much I love you, Casey. I'm not only kissing you to show my love, but I want to be with you tonight," he said slowly. "I know you want me too."She didn't open her mouth to speak, instead she let him do what he really wants with her body. She likes to be touched by him. It's been a long time since she felt his body. She wants to feel his heat too.Niccolo kissed her lips again. Desire and affection were written all over his face. He wanted to feel their bodies both connected with each other. He quickly took off her clothes and slowly massaging her breasts. Casey didn't protest to him, instead she he
"Where have you been?" Casey asked him as she sees him. She can't take her eyes off him. Cora was silently listening to them. Niccolo took a very deep breath and bit his lips before he answers her question."It's not really important for you to know where I came from, Casey. I'm happy you're here. Where's your dad? Did you introduce him to my parents, huh?" He said seriously. Casey licked her lips and nods slowly. "Yes, Niccolo. I introduced my dad to your parents. They're both happy to meet my dad," she said. "But aren't you with someone tonight? I thought you were with someone." He met her eyes."I'm alone tonight, Casey." Niccolo fixed his hair and sighed deeply."Are you sure that you're not with someone, huh? Where are your friends? Where's the woman you loved? I was expecting for you to—" "What?! What do you expect, Casey?" Niccolo blurted out. "Can you please tell what you expect from me tonight? I want to know.""Never mind about it," she said slowly. Niccolo quickly grabbe
Niccolo is about to leave the house, but he sees the maid holding a bouquet of flowers and gave it to Casey. His eyes got bigger and grimaced bitterly. He quickly opened his mouth to speak to him."Who gave you that bouquet of flowers, huh?" Niccolo asked her abruptly. "I never knew there's someone giving you a bouquet of flowers." Casey looked at him seriously. "Why are you asking, huh?" Casey asked him. "I thought you're leaving now."Niccolo shrugged his shoulders and said, "I just want to know, Casey. Who gave that bouquet of flowers, huh?" He answered.Casey let out a deep breath before answering to him. Niccolo couldn't wait to hear her answer. "Michael gave this bouquet of flowers to me," she announced to him. His eyes got bigger again. "W-what?! Are you sure, huh?!" Niccolo asked her seriously. She shook her head and bit her lower lip."Yes. Can't you see his name on the card?" Casey said, showing the small card with a short message on it. His
Michael and Casey went to the mall the next day. Casey doesn't want to be with him, but she had no choice. She doesn't want to disappoint her dad, so she agreed with him. They ate lunch together. They watched movies at the cinema. They're getting to know each other. "Did you enjoy the day?" Michael asked her as they entered his car. The time is seven o'clock in the evening. Casey was tired the whole day. She shook her head and licked her lips before she speaks to him."Yes, I enjoyed the day with you, Michael. How about you? Did you enjoy the whole day having fun, huh?" She said, smiling. Casey appreciates him. Michael is so caring man. She could feel in his eyes that he has a feeling for her. He gave her a wide smile and shakes his head. "Yes, of course. I enjoyed the whole day with you, Casey. Do you want to have fun with me again, huh?" Michael said happily. She shrugs her shoulders."Well, it depends on the situation, Michael. If I wasn't busy with my studies, we can have fun aga
"Oh, what's happening to you? Why are you crying, huh?" Cora asked her when she sees her friend crying in their bedroom.She quickly wipes her tears, but her friend Cora saw her already. She sits properly and looked at her seriously. But her eyes were in sadness. Cora could feel it."Why are you crying? Do you have a problem?" She repeated.Casey took a very deep breath before answering her friend Cora."Niccolo came here," she said huskily.Cora's eyes got bigger as she heard her answer. "Oh, really? He came here, huh?"She shook her head slowly. "Yes, Cora. He came here," she confirmed. "He came here because he asked for my forgiveness. I don't know if he apologized to my dad."Cora rolls her eyes and took a very deep breath. "Did you forgive him, huh?" Cora replied.She shook her head slowly. "Yes, I forgave him.""Then why are you crying, huh?" Cora asked her. "Does it hurt you? You regret forgiving him?""No! I had no regrets at all,
Two months later...Casey heard someone knocking on their door. She was alone in their bedroom because her friend went outside. She quickly stood up and opened it. Julie knocks on the door of their bedroom. She's the maid of their house. She gave her a quick smile and greeted her. "Sir Juan Miguel wants you to see him downstairs," Julie said slowly. She rolled her eyes. "Why?" Casey replied. Julie shrugs her shoulders. "I don't know, ma'am. But he's talking to someone downstairs. He has a visitor." She replied."What?! He has a visitor, huh? Who is his visitor? Did my dad tell you the name of his visitor?" Casey asked her. She had no idea who's the visitor of her dad this afternoon. "Sir Juan Miguel didn't tell me the name of his visitor, but he is a guy. He's hot and handsome. Your dad told me to call you and bring you downstairs. Maybe he has something important to tell. Ma'am, are you busy? If you don't want to go downstairs, I'll tell your dad so that he'll know that you're bus
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