Chapter 13: Doomed Sofia's POVShe blinked several times. "Are you serious about what you're saying?" She said in disbelief. I nodded. "I'm telling the truth. This is what happened. Aside from Marcus and I. You're the only one who will know about this. And if others find out, you'll be in trouble," I warned.Se nodded and curiously approached me. "Yes, no one else will know. Just tell me!" She said."Aunt Matilda owed him money. I was used as payment." Her eyes widened slightly."That's a crazy old woman. But why did you agree with what she wanted?""Because of two things. First, I didn't want to stay in their house. And second--" Maria cut me off."Because Marcus is handsome, right?" She said with a smirk. I slapped her arms lightly, "Fool. I didn't know him back then. And how would I know he's handsome? Marrying him is not bad after all."This time, she's the one who slapped me on the shoulder. "Are you a dumb? Who wouldn't want to marry him? He has all the qualities that women des
Chapter 14: You're My Boss Sofia's POVMy eyes slightly widened. Has he been there all along? Did he wait for me? He stood up from the couch and walked toward my direction.He's looking at me coldly. I feel like I want to hide in fear. He's usually cold and serious, but there's something different now. I just don't know what exactly it is."You came home late. I thought you would be here at six? You didn't even tell me when you'd be home," he said seriously. I swallowed nervously. What if he asks me to leave now? Where would I go? I don't want to end up on the streets again. "I was planning to come home early, but Maria and I got caught up in conversation." I explained. ' And besides, I thought you'd be home late,' I thought to myself."I won't. I came home earlier today. You should have informed me where and what time you'd be coming home," he furrowed his brow. Wait, do I need to tell him where I go and when I come back?Why is he so demanding about this? I raised an eyebrow, "Doe
Chapter 15: Lunch"Finish what you're doing first, then join me this afternoon for my last meeting," he casually said. He set down his cup on the table and opened his laptop.My brow furrowed at what he said. I've been working as his assistant for days, and now he's taking me to a meeting outside the company. That's weird, what's about the sudden change? Even though Rita had informed me about it, it still surprised me. I'm used to being in the office, and he's often out of town, and I'm used to it. I just nodded. "Okay, boss. I'll remind you of the meeting time later," I said and bowed. I was about to leave, but he stopped me."Hold on. I have something to tell you." I raised an eyebrow out of curiosity."What is it?" I asked. He looked at me again."We'll leave tomorrow's morning," he answered. Why? Why couldn't he just say it directly? "Why?" He sighed and leaned back on his chair. He looked serious as he gazed at me. "One of my friends wants to meet you.""Oh. What about work?"
Chapter 16: Challenge Sofia's POVI'm just quietly eating while looking around the area. We don't eat at the building. Maybe he's used to having his meal outside or he doesn't eat at all. I'm starting to think again that he's a robot.I smiled a bit. Why is he acting like that? Cold and intimidating."Is there something funny?" I heard him ask. I looked up. "Huh?" He stared at me seriously."You're smiling while eating," he said. Oh, he's looking at me. I quickly smiled and shook my head."I just thought of something. It's not important, so don't ask," I said while shaking my head.He stared at me, "Really? But I want to know." I pouted. Why is he curious about what I'm thinking now?"It's not important," he raised an eyebrow. "Okay fine. I'm thinking you're a robot." I admitted.His brow furrowed, "A robot?" He asked in confusion. I thought so, he will think I'm weird."Because often you lack emotion. If there's any, you're cold and distant." I explained.The corner of his lips slow
Chapter 17: TalkSofia's POVIt was exactly one forty when we arrived at Lucious Café. Upon our arrival, a woman welcomed us."Good afternoon, Ma'am and Sir. Welcome to Lucious Café. How can I help you?" she politely asked.I immediately smiled, "I'm Sofia, this is my boss, Mr. Sterling," I introduced. When she heard Marcus's last name, her eyes slightly widened.She probably knows him by his name only. "Mr. Sterling. Mr. Davis is waiting for your arrival. Please, follow me," she quickly said.From the corner of my eye, I saw him only nod and walk ahead. I just shrugged and followed.The lady showed us where Mr. Davis and a young lady were sitting. They immediately looked at us when they noticed we were approaching.Mr. Davis stood up and welcomed Marcus. "It's my pleasure to meet you again, Mr. Sterling," Mr. Davis happily said, extending his hands."Likewise," Marcus replied seriously. "Please, let's take a seat," Mr Davis said, glancing at me. I expected Mr. Davis to be a young bu
Chapter 18: Michael Sofia's POVWe boarded his private plane exactly at three in the morning. He's incredibly wealthy—I didn't even notice the vast helipad behind his mansion until now.Honestly, I've only explored inside the house so far. Maybe next time, I'll wander around the mansion.The travel took more than two hours. The sun was starting to rise when we landed at an airport.I quietly walked behind him, observing the surroundings. Wait, is someone picking us up here?I hurriedly approached him when I realized the distance between us."My cousin will get us here," he quietly informed me. It seems like he's reading my thoughts once again. I nodded.We walked for a few minutes until we reached the airport exit. I saw a man in a black suit, resembling Marcus. This must be his cousin, probably a few years younger.The man smiled broadly when he saw us approaching."Yow! My dearest cousin! You still look great as always!" He energetically said as he walked closer.I stared at him ca
Chapter 19: Danny and Yuri Sofia's POV"At last, you showed us your lovely wife!" My cheeks turned red at what I heard. Why were they complimenting me so much now? I'm not used to it."Whatever, Danny. Where's Yuri?" He asked him, completely ignoring his first sentence. The man named Danny chuckled; I assumed he was one of Marcus's friends."He's inside with his future wife," he answered, glancing at me. I check him up too. He's a blonde guy with piercing in the ear. He looked more like a playboy than a billionaire. But I know, he's also a billionaire. Their wealth makes me a bit envious. Oh wait, I have a wealthy friend too. And unfortunately, I'm the poor one. I just laughed at the thought."Sofia?" I snapped back to reality when Marcus called my name.Huh? Are they talking to me? "Pardon?" I asked confusedly. They all stared at me."Are you okay?" He asked. Of course, I'm fine. Just daydreaming. "Are you tired?" He added.I nodded, "Just a little. But don't worry, I'm fine. So, t
Chapter 20: Pretending Sofia's POVAfter having breakfast, they invited us to go to Yuri's private beach. That was another thirty-minute trip. It sounds exciting, but I'm still tired from the earlier travel. Can we go there later this afternoon?But I don't want to be a killjoy, so I agreed. At seven in the morning, Marcus and I prepared some things to get to the beach. We'll be staying there for three days and two nights.Maybe this is one reason why we'll be here for a while—an instant vacation. And I realized, we still haven't had our honeymoon. Wait, there wasn't even a wedding night; and honeymoon? I must be kidding myself. I'm becoming delusional. It's time to stop overthinking. I might completely lose my sanity."Woohoo! We're here now!" I heard Danny exclaim as soon as the van stopped. I noticed he brought a girl with him. She must be his girlfriend... or a fling? I don't know.While Michael, he brought his girlfriend, whom he introduced earlier before we left. I understand
FinaleSofia's POV“You're pregnant?!” She exclaimed and messed up her hair.“What?!” Marcus' mom walked towards me. I thought she would be happy to hear it and it would change her mind, but she just slapped me.“How dare you do this?!” Nathalie fired the gun near me. I covered my ears.“What the fuck, bitch!” She slapped and pulled me while I'm struggling.“Nathalie!” Marcus' mom stopped her. Nathalie turned to her with a different expression that I've never seen before.“Let her go now, Nathalie,” Marcus' mom looked at her, but Nathalie just laughed.“Don't tell me you've changed your mind, old lady,” she walked towards her while Marcus' mom looked at me. I can't read her expression.“She's pregnant! There's life inside her womb,” she said and looked away.“Oh come on! The plan won't change even if she's pregnant. Besides, that would be more exciting! Right?! If you choose to not continue with the plan, you'll regret it,” even if I'm too wet and it's cold, Marcus' mom's expression m
Chapter 111: Nervous Sofia's POV“You have to rest, Marcus. I told you I'm okay,” I said while he's still by my side, holding my hand.“I told you, Sofia, I will not leave. I'll stay here,” he said.“Fine, but you have to take a shower. You smell bad,” I said, and he smelled his clothes.“You're just making excuses,” he said while caressing my tummy.“Baby, did you hear your daddy? He doesn't want to listen to mommy,” I said, and he looked at me.“I just didn't want to leave you and your mom, baby,” he said, talking to our baby.“Just take a shower,” I said, and he stood up.“Fine, but I'll be quick. I'll be back soon,” he said and gave me a peck of a kiss. He also kissed my tummy.“Wait for me, baby, okay?” I rolled my eyes. He's acting as if he's going somewhere far, but he's just going to take a shower in the bathroom.He first went to get his clothes in his car and then came back to take a shower.“I'll be quick,” he turned around, and I threw him the pillow, making him laugh. He
Chapter 110: BabySofia's POVHe didn't leave my side. He kept checking on me, asking if I needed something or if my head hurt. He didn't stop until I assured him that I was alright."Are you sure?" He asked again. I didn't know how many times he asked that question until I woke up."Marcus, you know what? You should take a rest. Mom told me that you didn't leave until I regained consciousness.""No, I want to stay here. I will not leave you," he said, shaking his head like a baby.He held my tummy while smiling. He looked like he had lost his mind."You've been doing that the whole time," I uttered, but he just held my hand."I've been waiting for this day to happen, that you would remember me. I didn't waste my time and kept searching for you. I didn't stop until I found you. I was happy when I saw you that night. I'm happy that you came. Actually, I was going to invite Mrs. Presley, but then I found out that her daughter, who passed away not long after you lost your memory, was ret
Chapter 109: Memories Sofia's POV“Sofia,” he called me again. I didn't respond as the doctors kept checking me and saying words. After that, they went out.I remember everything now. It was me who had amnesia, and I didn't remember Marcus and my past.I looked at Mom, and she went in front of me while Marcus gave him space.He sat on the chair while looking at me.“Sofia Darling, I'm worried,” she started crying, and I held her hand.“Mom,” I uttered, and I felt weak.“The doctor said you have to rest, and we should not let you speak for a long time, darling,” she said and caressed my hair.“Mom, how long—” she cut me off and wiped her tears.“You've been here for almost a month, Sofia,” I looked at her, and she seemed surprised by the words she uttered.How did she know? Why didn't she tell me? And I've been here for almost a month? I'm confused. My head hurts because of thinking too much.“I mean Helena, darling,” she held my hand, but I just looked at her. I need answers. The las
Chapter 108: Sofia Sofia's POV"Sofia, I like the cookies you baked. Promise me that you will bring cookies even if you are busy, okay?" A cute girl hugged her."Of course, your brother and I will always visit you. Don't worry, I’ll bring you lots of cookies, Mandy," she called the girl Mandy."Don't spoil my sister, Sofia," I looked to see who said that, and it was Marcus. Marcus? I tried to look at who Sofia was calling, and moments later, I saw her face. She looked like me.But how?"I'm not. She's your only sister, okay? And she's lovely. I'm happy to meet her," she said while Marcus hugged her from behind.I closed my eyes as my head hurt."Promise me that you will never leave my brother," Mandy sounded serious."He is the only one I have, and I don't want to see him in a messy situation again. He changed when he met Sofia," Sofia hugged her."I promise, don't worry about him," they both hugged each other.My head hurt again. When I opened my eyes, I saw a woman, and she was fam
Chapter 107: FoolSofia's POVI hurriedly went outside while he was still busy talking to someone! Damn him! Why did he lie to me?He fooled me! All this time, there's a signal in here, and he didn't bother to tell me about it?! How could he?“Marcus!” I called him, and he turned around, surprised to see me in front of him. He didn't react because of shock.“So-Sofia-” I laughed sarcastically. Now he had the guts to call me Sofia after all that he did?!“When are you planning to tell me about this?!” I shouted at him, and he was about to walk closer to me, but I stopped him.“Don't you dare, Marcus! You're such a big liar!” I said, and he placed his phone in his pocket. Fuck it! Now I am convinced that he's just really playing me! I'm such a fool for believing him!“Sofia, please let me explain. It's not what you are thinking,” he said, which made me even angrier.“It's not what I think?! Stop fooling me, Marcus! Fuck! I believed in you! I thought you were telling the truth, but you j
Chapter 106: LiarSofia's POVI woke up with a headache. I'm already on our bed, and he's not beside me.All the things that happened last night flash in my head.“Fuck!” I checked myself, and I'm now wearing different clothes. Did he change my clothes?Damn! Should I go outside? This is embarrassing! I don't know what to do.I messed up my hair and slapped my face because of the stupidity I had! We did it. Damn!Then I heard footsteps outside our room, followed by a knock.But I didn't open it. He was calling me, but I didn't respond. I pretended that I was still sleeping when the door slowly opened.I heard him sigh and sit beside me.“Wake up now, sleepyhead,” he said and chuckled. Why is he acting like everything was normal?! We had sex last night, and it was not right! Shit! What should I do? Should I have slapped him? How can I talk to him now?He cupped my face, and I wanted to kick him so badly.“How I wish we could be together like this,” his words caught me. What did he mean
Chapter 105: Pleasure Sofia's POV"Are you mad?" he asked me, but I just shook my head, though I was a little bit mad. He said he still loved Sofia, that he'd been looking for her for many years and suffered for years, and yet he already knew where she was, but he was still here making things worse.Who would not get mad because of the way he is acting?"Listen, I know you are mad. Yes, I admit I already found her, but what can I do if she keeps on pushing me away?" He drinks his champagne in just one gulp.Pushing him away?! I couldn't understand this man!"Are you making excuses?" I crossed my arms, furrowed my eyebrows, and looked into his eyes."I'm not; I know you won't believe my words, and I don't want to make things harder, okay?" Damn him! I lost my appetite."You know what Marcus? Let's just end this night. I'm tired," I said and stood up. I walked past him, but suddenly, I felt a warm hug on my back. It gave me goosebumps, and I couldn't explain it. He rested his chin on m
Chapter 104: Men Were All The Same Sofia's POV“There's nothing to say sorry,” he said, trying to lighten things up.I still couldn't move on from how Marcus endured all of that just for Sofia.“I did everything to make him stay, though I knew that I was hurting her because of what was happening to me. I did all I could to make him believe that I loved her because I really loved her,” he said, his voice cracking. He was hurt as well as I was.It hurts hearing him say how he loved Sofia while I am here admiring him from afar. It hurts seeing him like this. I wanted to hold his hand and hug him tight, but I didn't have the strength to do it.I admit that every time I hear him say that he loves Sofia, I get jealous, but I don't have the right. I was jealous, and I wanted to steal him from her, but I knew I couldn't do it. Because no matter what I do or who I am, I can never replace Sofia in his heart.“Did she know?” I asked him to look at me.“Yes,” he said, which shocked me. She knew?