*RENEE*
“A cripple is better than me?Seriously,Renee?Can he stand up for you?”Andrew asked and burst into laughter then he walked closer to me.
“You’ll in regrets for the rest of your life,Renee.He can’t even make you feel like a woman.Come back to me and I’ll…”
“Did I tell you that my husband doesn’t make me feel like a woman?Or would you like to hear stories about our consummation?”
I saw Andrew’s eyes widened.
“Stop joking.”
“How will I joke about how good my husband is in bed?Having shared his bed,I should know best,don’t you think?”
I held back my laughter seeing the pure disbelief in Andrew’s face.
I will never give him or anyone the satisfaction of knowing how living with Marcelo is really like.
“You…Marcelo?!”
I saw Andrew looking pass me in just.
Did he just say Marcelo?
I turned away to see Marcelo just few feet away.
He was seated on his wheelchair,an imposing figure despite appearing crippled.
His bodyguard stood beside him.
What was he doing here?!
Seeing the glare on his eyes,I swallowed hard.
Did he hear what I said?!
I was left speechless as I stared back at him.
What should I do?
I could feel my cheeks heating up.
I literally just boasted about how good he was in bed.
How was he going to take it?
I ransacked my brain thinking of what to say.
“Come here,Renee.”Marcelo called out to me in a surprisingly soft voice.
I bit my lower lip,nervously as I walked up to him.
It was as if I was a child who had been caught doing something wrong and I was about to be reprimanded by him.
As I stood in front of him,he placed his hand on my chin,bringing my face a bit down to his.
“So you really do what to share my bed with me.You must be really curious about how good I am.”He said in a low voice that only I could hear.
I gasped as he ran his fingertips around my neck.
“What are you doing here with your ex-fiancé?I really can’t understand you,Renee.I love having people figured out but you’re just being super pesky to me.You clearly told him all that to make him jealous,right?If he’s the one you want,then why did you get married to me?”
With the way Marcelo was tenderly stroking my face and neck,people around us would think he was being extremely affectionate and maybe murmuring affectionate words to me.
And his action was making me unable to think and concentrate.
“I…I only said that…”
“Marcelo,don’t tell me you’re really smitten with Renee?!”Andrew thundered as he moved closer to us.”You turned down so many great women your mother arranged for you for the past few years just for you to end up with Renee?She doesn’t even have a family.What happened to your standards?Are they so low?”
I felt so insulted by him and I turned around to stand up for myself.
“Andrew,you…”
“Drew!”Someone squealed from behind us.
I frowned as I saw Catherine running up to her,and held Andrew’s arm and leaned against him as if marking her territory.
“What are you doing here,Andrew?I’ve been looking for you since I came out of the dressing room.I thought you were going to help me pick some dresses.Did my sister lure you out here?She can’t stay faithful to her husband already?”
I could see Catherine’s gaze lingered on Marcelo.
Granted, Marcelo was a very attractive man,even as he was pretending to be crippled,that didn’t diminish his attractive one bit.
Seriously?Was she thinking of stealing him too?
“I think you’re the one who needs to tell your dog of a man to be contented with you.”I snapped at Catherine.
“Don’t you dare insult me,Renee.And don’t you dare think that I will fall for this lies of yours.I know Marcelo better than you do.He will never…not in a millions years fall for someone like you.”
I scoffed.”Well,will you like me to show you how hard he has fallen for me?”With that I turned to face Marcelo who was giving me a hard and confused look.
He might punish me for this later or be incredibly mad but I couldn’t let Andrew and Catherine have the last laugh.
Taking a deep breath,I walked up to him on the wheelchair and sat on his laps.
I saw his eyes widened as I cupped his face.
I just needed to kiss him real quick,to show them that my husband loves me.
I didn’t care if it was a lie but I needed both of them to think that I was very happy with my life now.
They had seen me suffer enough.
It was meant to be a quick kiss but as soon as I pressed my lips against his as tried to moved away.I felt him wrap his arms around me and then he opened his mouth and took a nibble of my lips.
I was captivated by his action as I bent my head to the side,giving him a better angle as we kissed each other.
I had no idea how long we stayed there,taking nibbles after nibbles of each other’s lips but we were interrupted when Andrew yelled out.
“Are you guys seriously going to have sex right now?In the mall?!”
My eyes widened as I realized that Marcelo’s hand was cupping my ass.
I had been running my hands through his hair and I didn’t even know when.
I quickly got off his laps and adjusted my dress,when I looked back at him,he looked stunned.
God.
What had just happened?
I only wanted to kiss him but it felt as if I had gone through a hot sensual battle?
Was kissing someone always that hot?
“Look at you,Renee.What have you become?You always acted so prudish whenever I touch you but look at you,kissing someone so shamelessly in public.”
I got a hold of myself and replied.”He’s my husband.I can kiss him as shamelessly as I want…”
“Renee,you…”
“Can you shut up now,Andrew or do you want me to lose my shit because trust me,I’ve had enough of you right now.Even if you were engaged to Renee,it’s all in the past.She’s my wife now and you should respect that.”
I was surprised to see Marcelo defending me.I rarely have anyone standing up for me so this was so touching.
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*MARCELO*
I should be mad at this man.She was a sudden bride that I never wanted.
She was Andrew’s ex.
I hated anything that had to do with Andrew.
Yet,I keep getting drawn to her.
Was it the kiss?
This was the second time we had kissed.
The first time was that night when we had agreed to have sex before I found out who she is.
And now,I am curious to know more about her,not just about her life,but her body.
“Mr King,you have no idea how rotten Renee is,I’m her sister so I know…”
“Shut up!”I interrupted the annoying woman standing beside Andrew.
To think that my mother would have match-made me with this woman made me sick.
How was she from the Hudson family?
I felt irritated by her.
If you were to compare her and Renee,Renee was more deserving to be my wife.
“So,Andrew,did you hear that?You’re my past now so you should focus on Catherine.”Renee shot at him.
For the first time,I noticed Renee’s tough and daring nature.
Her boldness wasn’t off-putting.
She had been putting Andrew and her sister in their places since I ran into them.
I felt even more drawn to her.
“Let’s go,My wife.”I said to her,proudly as I stretched my hand to her.
Renee smiled at me and took my hand.
Why did her smile look so pretty?
My bodyguard,Luke pushed my wheel chair as we left the mall.
I so badly wanted to stand to my feet and walk away with her.
But I couldn’t ruin my plans!
She might be messing with my head today but I couldn’t let anyone mess with my plans.
***********************
Andrew fumed as he muttered curses under his breath.He felt like hitting something,anything!
How could this be?
How could Renee look so happy with his crippled cousin?
And why the heck was the brutal and cruel Marcelo suddenly soft with Renee?
Catherine on the other hand was confused at the sudden turn of event.
Renee was supposed to live a miserable life with that cripple.
And why was that cripple to good looking?
She hated to admit that he was more handsome than Andrew.
If he weren’t a cripple,she would have targeted him next and steal him away from Renee as usual.
But she couldn’t make that move because of his disability.
Damn it!
She couldn’t stand the fact that Renee was happy with that man!
And why did it seem as if Andrew was about to go crazy when Renee kissed her husband?
Catherine stared up at Andrew who was still fuming.
He couldn’t possibly want Renee back,could he?
Catherine stared up at Andrew.She couldn’t lose him.Andrew had a position in King Group and she was sure that he would be the one who would inherit the entire King’s family empire someday and not that cripple.So Andrew was still a better match for her.She couldn’t lose him.“Drew.”Catherine called,lovingly as she stood in front of him and held his hands.“Drew,you really are over Renee,right?You won’t leave me for her,right?You two were together for almost a year,I’m scared that you might want her back.”Catherine pouted trying to make herself look cute and irresistible.Andrew stared down at her.Catherine was pretty but she couldn’t be compared to Renee.Renee had a kind of beauty that one could describe as angelic and it irked him so much that he didn’t get to bed her.He had so badly wanted to have a taste of her and he still wanted to.But he fight Catherine was more suitable for him since she was the Hudson’s real daughter and Renee was a nobody.He felt he needed a strong stance
*RENEE*Was-was Marcelo kissing me right now?My eyes were wide open unable to believe what was happening.As just as I was about to get sucked into his kiss,he pulled away from me and suddenly ordered Luke.“Stop the car!”Luke immediately stopped the car by the side of the road.“Get down,Renee.”Marcelo said to me.I frowned,confused.”Why?”“Get down!”He ordered again.“You…you just kissed me and you’re asking me to get down in the middle of nowhere?”This man was confusing the heck out of me.“Get down!Do not make me repeat myself again.”I felt like punching him.And I got so angry at his attitude that I didn’t want to spend another second sitting beside him.I got down from the car and lashed out at me.”You’re so annoying!”Then I slammed the door hard.The car drove off,immediately.Ugh!I stood there for a second trying to calm down.Why did he kiss me?I decided not to think too much about it so I wouldn’t go crazy.Well,considering what I had done to him in front of Andrew,I de
*RENEE*The following day,I was busy coming up with different ideas for the next set of dresses that I’d be making.As darkness enveloped the city,I got dress to meet up with Sarah.I had no idea that Sarah had chosen Venus bar.I only got to know when I met her at the location.I sighed staring at the casual outfit I was wearing.I could only hope that I do not look out of place.This bar was a renowned,exclusive club in the city which was frequented by the high societal folks.Membership at Venus Bar was a symbol of status and wealth.I made my way to a private room upstairs which Sarah had booked.***********MARCELO*“Stop!”I ordered Luke as soon as I caught sight of something.“Is something wrong,sir?”He asked as he stopped pushing my wheelchair.My eyes followed the woman who was clad in a simple shirt and jeans,a baseball cap concealed most of her face but I couldn’t fail to recognize her.My wife!What was she doing here?What could a woman be doing a such a bar?Was she secretl
*RENEE*Even if I was surprised at Marcelo’s presence at the bar,I tried to play it cool.I didn’t do anything wrong this time,did I?“Marcelo,this is Sarah,my best friend.Sarah,Marcelo, my husband.”I introduced.Being a private figure in social circles,Marcelo was clearly no stranger to Sarah,plus I had told her a lot about him.But I didn’t want him to know that I was the co-owner of this bar.Sarah and I exchanged knowing looks then she turned to face Marcelo.“Mr King,I’ve heard so much about you.I hope it’s still okay to spend time with my best friend.You certainly can’t be stingy with her.”Sarah teased.I don’t think Marcelo would believe that Sarah and I were simply hanging out in Venus Bar because this bar was known to be frequented by wealthy men who hooked up with different women.I stared at Marcelo who was still giving me a cold look.“Come here.”He ordered me.I glanced at Sarah.”You…you should head back first.”I suggested,aware of Marcelo’s unpredictable temperament and
*MARCELO*I stared up at Renee who was looking quite displeased at me.Yeah,that’s what you get for lying to me!It was actually laughable that she had said she came here with her best friend.Am I supposed to believe that?“Mr King,Can I leave now?”She leaned down a bit and asked me.Despite myself,I was momentarily captivated by her scent.She smelled sweet and milky and her warm breath tickle my ear,triggering a shiver through my entire body.I swallowed recalling how hot he feels to kiss her.“So now that Marcelo is here,can we get on to what we have planned for tonight!”Someone announced,breaking me out of my trance.I looked away from Renee and took a sip of my whiskey,then I said,casually to Renee.“What would you like Miss Hudson to join you in?”I asked,careful not to address her as Mrs King yet.“I said I was leaving.”Renee reminded me.“Sit down!”I ordered her loudly and she couldn’t dare refuse.She reluctantly sat adjacent to me.“Marcelo,I’m your wife,you can’t keep treat
*RENEE*I stared back at Marcelo who was looking angrier by the moment.I had a feeling that he wasn’t going to let me see another man’s crotch.The room fell into a hushed stillness,with everyone too apprehensive to even breathe.Was I perhaps witnessing my final moments of peace?Have I pushed my luck too far?Well,I couldn’t stop now.It felt fun to push him.Afterall, he started this.“Mr King?What do you say?”I eyed him.”Should I continue the game?I’ll follow your decision.”I made sure my voice was laced with a flirtatious softness.I watched as Marcelo’s expression darkened and he finally caved.He moved forward on his wheelchair,picked up a piece of clothing and threw it to Damian.“Get dress!This stupid game’s over.”Marcelo ordered.Damian quickly started to get dressed.Turns out that he had been scared of going completely nude.I smiled,cheerfully,stood and moved to a quieter spot in the room.This was the moment I had been waiting for.Truth is,I didn’t find anything appealing
*MARCELO*Her words as well as the look of disdain in her eyes when she talked about Andrew somehow made me feel a sense of gratification.When we arrived at my house,Renee got down from the car and I watched as she walked into the house.Luke got down from the car and opened the door for me.“Why was she at Venus Bar?Do you really think that she was only hanging out with her friend?”“Well,her friend,Miss Sarah is a well known socialite,she goes clubbing and other social activities a lot so it is possible that she may have invited Mrs King to hang out with her tonight.”I stared at Luke,skeptically.”I still do not think that it was that simple.”I mean if Renee truly was a demure lady,how could she have such exceptional dice skills.“Look into how often Renee goes to Venus Bar.”I instructed.”And have that place investigated.”“Alright, sir.”Luke replied.I felt there was something off about that woman.Renee,who always seemed so docile was perhaps not as simple as she appeared.*****
*RENEE*I watched as Catherine rubbed the necklace on her neck as she boasted.“You know how special I am to my family.My mother got this made for me from a renowned designer.”I scoffed.Indeed.“Wow.No wonder I was captivated by your necklace.”One of the people around us remarked.“Catherine,you’re so lucky to have such a caring mother.”Celine and other elites chimed in,showering her with compliments.The buzz drew the attention of others in the fashion circle,curious about a piece designed by the prominent designer.I observed quietly as the group admired and discussed the necklace.I was certained that someone was about to recognize it.And I was right.All of a sudden,a voice cut through the chatter.“Wait!Isn’t that the necklace Renee made for Sarah?I remember seeing it being showcased on Renee’s page.”Catherine immediately denied.“Of course not.Don’t you dare spread any silly rumors.This was custom-made for me.”The woman who had spoken burst into laughter along with her frien
Marcelo woke up the following morning with Renee in his arms.He sighed in content as he pressed a kiss to her forehead.She was still asleep.His cellphone rang and he quickly reached for it not wanting to wake Renee up.It was Luke.“We have a problem,sir.Paul has passed away.”Luke informed him.Marcelo grimaced and slowly got out of the bed,careful not to wake Renee.As soon as he walked out of the bedroom,he said.“Talk to me.”“The hidden cameras caught Gary bringing him coffee,he drank it and it led to his death.He also said some incriminating words that meant he poisoned the coffee if we were to use it in court.But there’s more.He sent his men out there to look for a perfect chance to kidnap Renee.”And that made Marcelo’s fingers clenched around his cellphone.This was the last straw!For so many years,he had thought his father’s death was just an accident but after the accident that claimed his brother’s life as well.He became certain that someone wanted to eliminate his who
I know.I could feel every bit of it.“I love you.”He said again and leaned over to kiss me.His kiss was deep, slow and sensual.He moved one of his hand down and guided the tip of his shaft inside me.And I came immediately,my own body taking me by surprise.A wave of sensual electricity jolted me from my core.My body shuddered from my toes to the top of my head and the contractions in the core of my body filled me with incredible pleasure.After it was all over,I opened my eyes,I saw Marcelo looking down at me with a grin.“You came already?”He teased.”That was just the tip.”I blushed a deep red.I haven’t come this fast before since I started having sex with him but tonight I was incredibly turned on more than ever,by his words, by the way he kissed me,by the way he touched me so just the slightest bit of his cock was enough to send me over the edge.I pouted.”I…I love you so much,that’s why.”He stared at me for a while as if processing what he had just heard.I placed my hand o
As soon as Marcelo walked into the house that day,Renee ran up to him and hugged him.He smiled as he stroke her hair.“Did you watch the press conference?”She nodded.“I’m sorry that I didn’t inform you about announcing our marriage to the public first…I…”She lifted up her head to stare at his face.“I’m not upset.I’m glad that everyone knows I’m your wife.”Marcelo beamed at her.”And I am glad that everyone knows that this incredible woman is mine.”She smiled,broadly.“I was thinking,maybe we could have a wedding ceremony.”He suggested.She bit her lower lip.”I’d like to walk down the aisle to you.”He leaned down and kissed her deeply.“I’m curious about something.”She suddenly let out.“About what?”He asked.“Were you disappointed or happy when Wyatt confirmed I wasn’t pregnant?”“Disappointed.”He replied,honestly.“Really?”“Yeah. I always thought I didn’t want marriage or children but Renee,I want everything with you.I want to experience everything only with you.”Renee giggl
That night,Gary couldn’t sleep.He paced to and fro thinking about the fact that Marcelo just keeps surprising them recently.Firstly,from thinking he was a disabled loser to finding out he owned the most powerful company in the country.And now,he wasn’t disabled!That nephew of his deceived him!Back then,that accident was meant to kill both Sebastian and Marcelo.But Marcelo had survived.Gary had wanted to make another attempt on his life but finding out that he was disabled made him feel that there was no need.Now,looking back,he felt enraged.Marcelo had deceived him!Marcelo had made him think that he was a disabled loser while he secretly made moves.Gary felt like tearing down the whole house.He needed to go see his father.They needed to talk about how to eliminate Marcelo once and for all!They couldn’t let Marcelo get more powerful than this.As Gary went up to Paul’s study, he was about to knock when he heard Paul’s voice.“I am not getting any younger.And it pains me to r
My love?Those words reeled through her head and she slowly pulled away from him and stared into his eyes.It wasn’t the first time he was calling her that but it made her heart ache as she wondered if he knew what that meant.“Do you even know what that means?”She asked,her voice hoarse from crying so much.Marcelo was confused.“What are you talking about?”“You shouldn’t call me your love.People don’t just randomly call people that.”She turned away from him as tears threatened again.“Renee,I’m not randomly calling you that.I called you that because…”“Why did you help her?”He blinked,surprised by her question again.“Help who?”“Stop playing dumb already.”She yelled as she stood up to her feet.“Do you know how hard she tried to ruin me?!She was aiming at ruining my career and I did my best,getting the jewelries and…and running around making sure everything went smoothly,do you have any idea how tired I was when I played the piano.Even if I was looking composed,doing so much that
“No, it wasn't me!"Catherine blurted out in a knee-jerk reaction. But as she realized the undeniable truth in the surveillance footage, she quickly shifted her story. "I just lost my balance. It was an accident. I didn't mean to hit the table!"Renee was unaware of Catherine’s presence near the champagne tower since she was out of her line of sight. Now, she was convinced that Catherine had intended the incident.Marcelo, however, was uninterested in Catherine’s excuses.“I'm giving you a chance to apologize," he said sternly. He pointed to another champagne tower and instructed Catherine, "Go stand there and pull the table yourself."His demand wasn't unreasonable. He wanted Catherine to understand the potential harm she had nearly caused Renee.“No, I can't!"Catherine refused, shaking her head in terror and shielding her face.She feared the glass could cut her, potentially scarring her face. She then tried to shift the blame to Renee. "You weren't even hurt. You can't do this to me
"A marriage alliance..." Vivian muttered, her voice trailing off.The news had caught her completely off guard.Catherine’s satisfied grin grew wider as she saw the shock etched on Vivian’s face.“Miss Lambert, do you still see yourself as the other woman? Are you ready to be outplayed by someone so cunning?"“Why are you telling me this?" Vivian quickly regained her composure. "You're with Andrew. We both understand his connection to Marcelo. If I marry into the King family, the Lamberts will support Marcelo. That can't be good for you."It didn't make sense for Catherine to be helping her.Catherine just shrugged. "I can't stand watching that Renee enjoy a good life. Isn't that reason enough?"************The birthday ceremony then began. Paul had two sons and a daughter. Today, his daughter was notably absent. She was the family's outcast, having married young and moved abroad with her husband. She had almost cut all ties with the Kings.Renee vaguely recalled that she had been cl
Renee watched Vivian with a knowing smile.Vivian, unable to utter the words, bit her silver teeth and continued to gaze at Marcelo, silently begging for his help.Considering her relationship with his brother, Marcelo reassured, "It's okay not to call her that."If his brother were still alive and married to Vivian, they would have referred to Vivian as "sister-in-law."Renee’s smile stiffened slightly, but it didn't matter to her. She didn't need Vivian’s acknowledgment as "sister-in-law," and the thought of it even disgusted her.She didn’t want Marcelo and Vivian to be seen as siblings.She wanted Vivian to have nothing to do with her husband.Was that too much to ask?Meanwhile,Jessica showed a keen interest in the piece Renee had composed and started discussing it with her.Finding the conversation uninteresting, Marcelo decided to step out to the balcony for a smoke. Seizing the opportunity, Vivian followed him.“Marcelo, are you angry with me for siding with your father today?"
Feeling a pit in her stomach,Renee was about to relinquish her hold when Marcelo spoke.“No, thank you." He refused Vivian directly.Marcelo waved in the direction of Damian, who was standing nearby. "Damian will keep you company.”Vivian and Damian were already acquainted.“Huh? Oh, sure. I'll take it from here,"Damian replied.He was startled at first, and then bewildered by the sudden task that was thrown in his face. But he didn't want Marcelo to leave Renee alone and go with another woman, so he agreed without a second thought.The smile froze on Vivian’s face, and her eyes darkened. She swallowed and quickly composed herself. "Well," she said, forcing another smile at Damian. "I'm afraid I will have to trouble you in the meantime."Damian paid no mind to her strained expression and carried on as he would with an old friend.“It's no trouble at all. We were just about to play dice, do you care to join us?Renee is quite good at it. Why don't you give it a try?"Damian offered.Wyat