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MARIELLAMarcus had embarrassed me at his company, and it was going viral. With people throwing insults at me.I clenched my fists tightly on the steering wheel, my knuckles turning white. My heart was pounding in my chest, and my breathing was shallow and rapid. The car felt like a pressure cooker, the air thick with tension.I could feel the anger bubbling up inside me like a volcano ready to erupt. Every fiber of my being was screaming out in frustration, but I couldn't find the words to express how I was feeling.As I read through the blog post, my eyes blazed with fury, and my mind raced with all the possible ways I could get back at Marcus. I felt like I was on the verge of losing control, and I knew that if I didn't find an outlet for my anger soon, I would explode.But despite the turmoil raging inside me, I knew that I had to keep my composure. I couldn't let Marcus or anyone else see how much his actions had affected me. So, I took a deep breath, counted to ten, and forced m
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NICOLE I was furious. That girl Mariella or whatever she calls herself thinks she can just butt into my life and cause disarray. When I found her standing a little too to Marcus for my liking in his office. I didn't like it at all.I could feel the jealousy and anger rising within me like a volcano ready to erupt.But I was hoping it wasn't what my mind was pointing out. Marcus couldn’t possibly go back to his Ex could he?So when Mariella asked to meet with me, I agreed, hoping that she could provide some sort of explanation for what I had just witnessed. But deep down, I knew that nothing she could say would justify her actions, and I was prepared to confront her head-on.But I was wrong.She was nothing but a pathetic bitch. It was very obvious she hadn't gotten over Marcus and she wanted him all to herself. I won't let that happen. Not when Marcus and I started to grow deep in our relationship. I walked for a few minutes, then I spotted Marcus standing in front of his car. Ho
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MARIELLAI seethed with anger as I walked home from speaking with Nicole. I was humiliated twice. First was Marcus chasing me out of his office and the second was Nicole slapping me.I didn't want to give her the satisfaction of getting to me, so I put on a calm face and didn't flinch even when the slap stung.As I turned onto my street, I glanced up at the neat rows of houses and felt a surge of bitterness rise up in my throat. I didn't want to go home. I didn't want to be alone with my thoughts. I wanted to scream, to shout, to let out all the pent-up frustration that had been building inside meBut I couldn't do that here. Not where anyone could see me. So I took a deep breath, plastered on a smile, and walked towards my front door with slow, deliberate steps. Inside, I knew I would be safe.But as I fumbled with my keys, my mind kept drifting back to Nicole's slap, and the humiliation of being thrown out of Marcus's office like a common criminal. I knew I needed to talk to someo
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MARCUSIt's been three days since the Mariella incident, and things have been quite uncomfortable between Nicole and me. She's been avoiding any conversation with me, only responding with a nod or two.This situation is troubling me, and I'm not happy with how things are going. I've tried reaching out to her to discuss the matter, but she seems to be ignoring me.As I stood up from my chair, I let out a yawn. I've been working tirelessly, sorting through emails since early morning.I walked up the stairs to the terrace, hoping the fresh air would clear my head. As I reached the top, movement caught my eye. There was Nicole, her hair wrapped up in a towel, and another towel wrapped around her body. She was walking quickly, water droplets dripping off her skin.My eyes couldn't help but appreciate her beauty at that moment. But as she caught sight of me, her face hardened. I gave her a small wave and smiled, hoping to break the ice. But she gave me a sideways glance before turning aw
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MARCUS“None of it is real” the words played in my head and I stared at my father in shock.How did Mariella even know to begin with? Yes the whole arrangement started as a contract marriage but I can't say the same for how it is going now.I looked up at my father, hoping he could see the truth in my eyes, but he just stared back at me, his expression hardened by disappointment. It was as if he couldn't understand that things had changed between Nicole and me, that our relationship had evolved beyond the initial agreement.“Wait, Dad, let me explain," I began, but he interrupted me abruptly."What's there to explain? How can you even do this? I didn't raise you to be this way. Is it true that you and Nicole have some kind of arrangement? Do you think I would find that amusing?" He said“You made me go over to her parents' house to smooth things over, and they agreed for you to marry their daughter," he continued, clearly upset."What is all this that I'm hearing?" My dad was getting
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MARCUSAfter the whole drama had ended, my parents bid us goodbye, and Nicole and I made our way towards the car.As we arrived at the rooftop bar, we were greeted by the sound of laughter and music. Nicole and Nina took a seat next to each other, and Nina marveled at the breathtaking view.“This is beautiful”, Nina saidNicole seemed a little distant, lost in thought. Nina nudged her gently and shot her a warm smile.Just as the night began to wind down, Jamal, my college friend, arrived. I had called him earlier, hoping to introduce him to Nina.“Hey, man!” Jamal's hand shot out, and we connected in a firm handshake. With a little flourish, we bumped fists, and I couldn't help but grin.“I'm great," I said, glancing over at the ladies. "Ladies, this is my friend, Jamal. Jamal, this is Nicole my fiance, and Nina her best friend”Jamal stepped forward, extending his hand. "Nice to meet you, Nina."Nina shook his hand, her eyes sparkling. "Nice to meet you too, Jamal.“I love your cute
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MARCUSI ran to check all the restrooms in the house, opening and slamming the door in the process, but all I found were empty sinks and neatly folded towels.Nicole wasn't there.Nina approached me with a terrified look on her face and shook her head, “I can't find her”.Just then, Jamal strolled up to us with a grin on his face, completely unaware of the situation.He wrapped his arm around Nina's waist and teasingly asked, "What's with the worried looks? Nervous about the big day?"“We haven't seen Nicole” I replied“And have you tried calling her phone?" Jamal asked, his voice tinged with concern."It's not going through, and it seems to be switched off," I replied with a frustrated sigh, running my fingers through my hair.I had already combed through every nook and cranny of the house, but Nicole was nowhere to be found. I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that was creeping over me.Just then, my chef walked up to us with a sense of urgency. "Excuse me, Master, but I have
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NICOLE I groaned and slowly opened my eyes, only to be met with darkness. I blinked a few times, trying to adjust to my surroundings, and as my vision cleared, I realized that I was in a dimly lit room.I tried to move, only to find that my arms and legs were chained to the bed I was lying on. Panic surged through my veins as I frantically tried to free myself from the restraints. I struggled against the chains, the metal biting into my skin as I pulled against them with all my might. But the restraints held fast, refusing to give way.I could hear the sound of my breathing echoing off the walls. I strained my ears, listening for any other sounds that might give me a clue as to where I was, but all I could hear was the beating of my own heart.My mind raced as I tried to piece together what had happened. Had I been drugged and brought here? Who could have done this to me? Was anyone looking for me?I closed my eyes, taking deep breaths to calm myself down.I glanced over at the
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"Daddy! Daddy! How does it look?"My eyes shifted from the desk to the little princess In front of me, she was holding her canvas and her eyes were glittering with so much love and hope, I never thought I would melt at such beauty but ever since I met Nicole, things changed.I was amazed at her realistic creation painting, it was a plant growing from the earth and it looked like I was watching it happen live."It's…" I paused for a while, pulling her closer to me. Ellie's eyes dulled and so her posture slacked with her emotional change."You don't like it?" It was almost a whimper before I scoffed."Ellie, I love it! It's so beautiful I wasn't able to comprehend it. It's something your mom would have painted." I smiled at her and she set the canvas down before jumping on my lap, "she'll be proud.""Do you think she's going to come back?" The question always stung my heart, I didn't have the answer to it, I've always had a solution for every problem, except for this one."Yes, she will
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NICOLE “If you think some superhero is going to swoop in and save your sorry asses, then you thought wrong," Mariella sneered, her voice dripping with contempt.We were holed up in an underground house, a safe haven turned into a grim prison. Ellie and I sat huddled on the floor, our hair disheveled, our clothes stained and torn.Mariella paced around the room like she owned the place, her hand confidently planted on her hips. She chewed her gum obnoxiously, the sound echoing through the tense air.“Now that I think about it," she said, her words laced with cruel calculation. "How much should I sell you both for? Let's leave the little girl out of it. You, my dear, are worth way more than her. You're a package deal, two for the price of one."I instinctively placed my hand on my belly, a protective gesture that seemed to amuse Mariella. She let out a mocking laugh as she observed my action."Aww, Marcus' little heir is in there, huh? Poor baby," she sneered, scrunching down to my lev
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MARCUSI sat at the dimly lit bar, swirling the drink in my hand, my mind wandered to Vicky. She had been nothing but kind to me. I prayed she was still alive, hoping that fate had spared her from the clutches of the child trafficking ring. I felt responsible for her since she had no one else to help her.She had no family or friends and she looked to me like a brother.My concerns deepened as the realization struck that I hadn't heard from Nicole in days. The last time we spoke was when I called and she informed me that she now had the company of a little girl at home.I was happy with that. At least she won't be lonely and would have someone to talk to. Even if it was just a child.I tried calling her number a few times, but it was unreachable. The bar had started to empty out, leaving only a rowdy group of girls. From the moment I arrived, I could feel their eyes on me, but I did my best to ignore their glances.As the place grew practically deserted, I couldn't help but notice o
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NICOLE The police were still trying to trace Mariella’s location, yet nothing has been found. It was as if she was no longer on planet earth.I was trying to finish up another of my paintings that I had started a few days back. I was hoping to go donate it at the orphanage. These past weeks I've grown accustomed to visiting the place. Marcus came in and peeped at my work, nodding his head in approval. “You’re almost done”I smiled, “Yes I am. It just needs some finishing touches”“I'm going to the police station to see how far they've gone with the investigation, I'll be back in a few days” he said, stroking my back.“Alright. Be good” I watched Marcus leave the room, his footsteps fading away as he made his way toe find Vicky.With a sigh, I turned my attention back to my painting.Hours passed, and my painting finally took its final form.I stepped back to admire it. It was a depiction of a serene meadow, with blooming flowers and a radiant sunset in the background.I prepared to l
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MARCUSAll three of us sat at the dining table, the aroma of freshly cooked waffles and sausages filling the air. I had woken up early, determined to mend the strained atmosphere with a delicious breakfast. Nicole, however, was still giving me the silent treatment, her expression somber as she pushed her food around her plate.The tension was palpable, and I could feel my own discomfort growing with each passing second. It seemed like an eternity until Vicky decided to break the ice.“Nicole," Vicky spoke up, her voice soft but pleading. Nicole looked up, her eyes meeting Vicky's gentle gaze. "Yeah?""I understand that you might be upset, but please don't take it all out on Marcus. He was just trying to help me”Nicole let out a sigh and muttered, "Don't worry about it. We're cool." But her dismissive tone revealed that she wasn't cool at all. She finished eating in silence, abruptly standing up from the table and leaving me and Vicky behind.Vicky let out a disappointed sigh, her ta
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MARCUSRight now me and Nicole were sitting next to each other, and Mia was sitting across from us at the station. There was this barricade thing separating us.Nicole, being her stubborn self, had insisted that we take care of Mia's kid. And I had no choice but to go along with it. What else could I do? Nicole can be pretty persuasive when she wants to be.“Thank you both so much for forgiving me and forgetting the past. I don’t know how else I can thank you, but I really appreciate your effort” Mia clasped her hands together. Her nose was a bit swollen due to her condition, she was probably in her third Trimester while Nicole was in her second.“It’s fine. We are more than happy to help” Nicole beamed at her.I nodded in agreement, offering a smile to Mia. "Absolutely, Mia. We understand that people make mistakes, and we believe in giving second chances."She reached out to touch her swollen belly. "This baby means the world to me. I promise I'll do whatever it takes to make thing
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NICOLEShe did a double take. “Nicole? What a surprise. I didn't know you were coming” Well, I didn't know it was going to be your house too. I pressed my lips together, attempting to regain composure. "Lovely home," I managed to say, glancing around at the interior."You're already drenched from the rain. Come, let me change you into a comfortable outfit," she offered, guiding me towards her room located down the hallway.So Marcus had sneaked out of the house to come to visit Vicky. I was getting closer to the answer but I didn't like how it was headed.Her room was big and painted in lavender. A cozy armchair was placed near a bookshelf. Nearby, a small vanity table displayed a collection of antique perfume bottles, a hand mirror, and a hairbrush.“You can take your seat over there” she gestured to the armchair and walked into her walk-in closet. After a moment, she emerged with this loose fitting dress and handed it to me.“Here," she said, passing me the clothes. "Put these on
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NICOLE “Ms. Nicole?" the little voice called out, unsure. I looked down and recognized Ellie, the little girl I had met at the art gallery previously.What was she doing out here alone?I grinned. "Hey, Ellie. We meet again. How are you?""I'm fine. I'm so happy to see you," she smiled brightly. That was when I noticed the frame she was holding, wrapped in brown paper."What are you doing here all by yourself?"She gestured to the frame she was holding. It was a wonder how she was able to carry it alone. "Oh, I came to donate this work of art.""Really? That's so thoughtful of you," I said, holding her hands in mine and helping her carry the painting. "Come on, let's go submit it, and after that, we can get some ice cream. How does that sound?""Perfect!" she cheered. Together, we walked to the front desk, and I assisted her in signing her name before we dropped off the painting.I was still surprised that a girl of her age could come all the way to the orphanage without a guardian.
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NICOLE“What is he doing here?" I poked the window of my car as I saw my husband standing at the entrance of some strange house. His composure seemed anxious and though I was no detective, he looked like he was about to do something shady.A figure opened the door and it looked like it was wearing a robe. A woman? Was it Vicky??I tried to look closer but I couldn't see her face, his body language softened when she opened the door and she let him in.Marcus was with another woman."No, I can't be thinking like this." I relaxed my back in the chair as I rubbed my temples, there was no way he could be cheating, not after everything we have been through but why would he choose to hide this from me? What was the big deal that he couldn't tell me he needed to see someone at 2 am?Oh.Realization dawned on me and I kicked the ignition, I needed to get home,he could come out at any time and he was a better driver. I revved the engine and off I was. The road was free, everyone was at home
