"What does it look like I'm doing? The Doctor said he could hear, right? So I'm here giving him some good news. Why do you look so worked up though?""You're not allowed to say all that to him.""Why not?""I just got off the call with the doctor and he said that we shouldn't stress Dad at all. It'll only trigger his health.""That Dr. Sam? Oh please! That doctor is wack! Nothing will happen. Besides, what I'm telling him won't stress him out. It's actually good news. This way, he'll be motivated to get well quickly so he can see his son-in-law. My only fear is that he might leave me and turn gay after seeing how hot his son-in-law is.""Josey. I don't wanna know whatever you're doing. Just stop!"I didn't know why I was so irritated. Maybe because I was having to make a very serious decision in my life within two days. And then goons may come after my life when I choose Leone over Martini."What's wrong with you?" Josey yelled at me, standing up from the bed."I won't have you yell at
This is reality. And not those regular cliche online stories that begin with how the sun rose, splashing the sky with different canvas and how the day smelt like it would be a good day.No.Today was terrible even before it fully began.As early as 4am, I woke up from sleep alarmed by a thunderstorm.Nature shouldn't frighten me so much when it's fully aware of my phobias..I had to shut all the windows in the house and clutch my Teddy tightly in my arms.Yes, I'm an adult.And yes I own a Teddy, a large one at that.It kept raining like we've had a drought for seven years until it was few minutes past 8.Another regular day of online teaching.Luckily, I had enrolled for a tech class that taught coding and software programming. I had become pretty good at it. So when I lost my job after my failed marriage, I fell back on teaching it to others in order to sustain myself.I managed to roll out of bed to the washroom.I had just finished brushing my teeth and taking my bath when my phone
*AUTHOR'S POV*"Sit down and show me what you got. I'm in a hurry." Leone said in his usual authoritative voice as he sat on his chair."Yeah sure" Gabby replied sitting opposite him and taking out her laptop."What's this?""It's my laptop, obviously." Gabby replied in sarcasm."I know. I'm asking why you're taking it out.""That's where the contract is.""What contract?""The one I prepared." Gabby replied and looked up to see Leone's face.The confusion on his face made her add,"Listen, I have agreed to marry you out of helplessness. But I can't just go into a marriage alliance with you when I don't have any assurance." Her eyes were glued to her screen as her fingers moved about the touch pad and keyboard simultaneously"Assurance? What? So you want money now?""Did I say that? The contract I prepared for you to sign states all my terms and conditions so go ahead and read it." Gabby said and turned her laptop to face him.It was a long three minutes of silence as Leone stared at
"What happened?" Josey asked as soon as Gabby dropped the call."My Dad just got out of coma Josey. I have to go. Bye!" Gabby said and franticly ran out of the building.It was the fastest Josey had seen her friend run and the most excited she had been. Who wouldn't be excited? Gabby got home and walked straight to her Dad's room. She was shocked to see her Dad still in bed with no one else in the room.Was this a prank?Who would play such a cruel prank on her?Tears slowly trickled out of her eyes as she sat on the bed and held her father's hand."Why are you crying Gabs?""I don't know Dad. Maybe because someone played a cruel joke on me and said you had woken up but now that I'm here and I see no one, I feel so angry with myself for actually believing that prankster. I just feel so... "Gabby sniffed and her eyes widened when her subconscious withdrew and she realized who had been talking to her."Dad?""Surprise!" Her Dad yelled and his voice was supported by Doctor Sam and his
"I had been peacefully asleep for so long that I didn't even realize what was going on in my baby's girl's life. I'm so sorry sweetie." Her Dad apologized."It isn't your fault Dad. You don't have to keep blaming yourself.""So when is the wedding then?" Her Dad asked."In a few days. I'm so scared Dad. I don't know what the future holds for me anymore. I don't wanna get married so soon and definitely not to some arrogant, ruthless guy. And then I think, what if I refuse to get married to Leone, Martini turns me into yet another one of his experiments. And if I agree, I'll be married and loveless for the rest of my life.""You should really stop judging a book by its cover, don't you think so?""I'm not judging him by what I see. I'm judging him based on what I know. I mean, I've had several conversations with this guy. I know what he's like. He's rude, arrogant, selfish. This man thinks only about himself. He's only marrying me for the sake of his company. What else is there to know?
"Dad!" "What? Who wouldn't drool over this guy? If this is how he really looks and this isn't one of those digital editing you people do, then this man is worth being gay for.""But he's rude Dad. I don't think I'll be able to put up with him and his attitude.""What's even so bad about this guy?""You should wait until you meet him Dad. Be patient." **********"What do you mean by that?" "You've gone bankrupt Richard! All your wealth, all your earnings and nothing to show for it. And now, you're letting me suffer for it." Brittany gritted her teeth in anger.It's not even been up to a month since they got married on the same day Richard was supposed to be getting married to Gabby.~Flashback~"Now that you've gotten rid of that silly fiance of yours and her stupid friend, what are you gonna do?" Brittany asked, clutching the sheets tightly around her chest."I'm not sure but one thing I'm sure of is this." Richard said dangling his phone in Brittany
*GABBY'S POV*Today was the day. The day I marry again out of helplessness.I can't help but feel fear. Fear that Leone would abandon me and make a joke out of me like Richie did.The last few days have been all about Rossi and his henchmen calling me over and over again to remind me of the countdown.Of course, they kept reminding me of how my father would be endangered if I do not comply.At times I wondered why Rossi couldn't just have kidnapped another girl's father or mother and forced her to comply. Why did it have to be me?But then again, I wouldn't wish such even on my enemy.Josey kept assuring me that Leone wouldn't abandon me like Richie did but then, my heart kept doubting it.Rossi had planned to come pick me up at 10 for the wedding. So in order to beat him at his game, Leone was gonna come pick me up at 8."Someone looks adorable!" My Dad yelled walking into the room with a wide grin on his face."Same thing you said the first time." I replied, rolling my eyes."This t
"Well, pick it up already!" Josey yelled almost splitting my hair in her excitement."What do you want now?" I answered angrily putting the on speaker to satisfy Josey."Oh sweetie, that's no way to talk to your brother-in-law. Hope you're ready?" Rossi's voice came through.I looked at Josey through the mirror. Her once lit up face had turned into visible disgust.She looked at me and mouthed, "Is that Rossi?"I nodded back in response."Are you ready?" Rossi roared, causing me to flinch."You said you'll pick me up by ten, right?" I asked, trying to muster courage so he doesn't sense that something was amiss. "No sweetie. I'll be too busy decorating my cute face and body. My boys will come pick you up. And don't you worry, no one will touch you before I do." He said the last sentence like it was a threat."We'll see at ten then. Bye!" I said and quickly hung up.I didn't want to act too scared or too confident and give myself away."Rossi, right? That's why you weren't smiling aft