Chapter 36: He KnowsSofia POVI told Rita that she should not mention what happened here in the office yesterday. Unfortunately, she told Marcus everything that happened to him when he got back here. I pouted. I don’t want him to know.“Your mom came here yesterday, Mr. Sterling,” she started to say. I tried to stop her by shaking my head, but she didn’t listen to me. I pouted. Aside from the fact that he doesn’t want his mother here, I don’t want h“What did she do here? Did I tell everyone she’s banned here?” He seemed mad right now. I bit my inner lips.“I’m sorry, Mr Sterling. I tried to stop her, but she’s too furious.” I told her that it was okay and she didn’t have to mention it to Marcus.“What did she do?” His voice was calm yet serious. Rita told him about what happened but not the whole story. He seemed furious. He looked at me after he found out everything his mother had done yesterday.“Why you didn’t tell me this morning?” He asked me. His voice held concern, but I cou
Chapter 37: He askedSofia POVI’ve been waiting for Marcus for about an hour now, but he didn’t come back. Maybe he had already gone home. I packed all my things, and I decided to go home now. Upon arriving, I saw Mandy in the living area. She was reading a random magazine while eating a sandwich. My brow furrowed when I couldn’t see Marcus here. I let out a sigh and decided to ask Mandy.“Is your brother already home?” I asked her, placing my bag on the table. She looked at me and smiled.“I haven’t seen him here. He’s not yet home. I thought you guys were together?” She asked me. I let out a sigh. I have a bad feeling about this. Why did he suddenly leave earlier in his office? I thought he’d just go outside to get some fresh air, but he never came back.“He left his office for a while, and I’ve been waiting for him. Yet he didn’t come back. That’s why I decided to go home alone. I thought he was here now,” I said worriedly. Where did he go? I felt s
Chapter 38: Don’t Leave HimSofia’s POV“I went to her house and confronted her,” he admitted. I would be lying if I said I’m not shocked. I didn’t expect him to go there to ask her. What? Is that the reason why he left angrily?I still don’t understand it, but he really doesn’t want his mother to see him. Or the other way around. He’s the one who doesn’t want to see her there.I didn’t talk. I just looked at him, still confused and shocked at the same time. Wait, why is he even mad? Is he angry because his mother insulted me, or is it because of his anger towards his mother?“I wanted you to know I hate her. She’s the reason why my sister and I can’t have a whole family. She betrayed and abandoned us for that bastard.” I can hear sadness and disappointment in his voice. I understand him, and now everything is clear. He despised his mother for not being responsible.She abandoned them for her pleasure. But I can’t pass any judgment on her because of what he said. Anyone can make any m
Chapter 39: ProtectiveSofia’s POVI wasn’t expecting Mandy to tell me those things. I don’t know how to reassure her that I won’t leave Marcus and that I will stay by his side no matter what happens, knowing that we only have a deal.Seeing how she trusted me now, guilt kicked into my system. I think Marcus was hiding our true relationship with his sister just to reassure her that he was happy and fine.“Is your hand okay now?” I asked him while placing his coffee on his table.“I’m good, don’t worry,” He answered without looking at me. However, the way he treats me has also now changed a little bit. He’s not as cold as before."You will meet before lunch. Mr. Lim has already reserved a restaurant," I informed him, and he nodded, glancing at his laptop with his pen pointing at his chin.“Is there anything else you want me to do for you?” I asked him. He shook his head. “No, nothing. Just do your work.” He answered. I saw his brow furrowed. Maybe his work stressed him up a little.“A
Chapter 40: Bad Luck Sofia POV “I haven’t met your parents, Sofia,” Mandy said while eating popcorn. We are watching movies, and Marcus is here. I don’t know if he’s here to watch or to sleep. His eyes were closed. Mandy and I were sitting together while Marcus was on the other couch. “My parents? They were in space,” I said, trying to hide my loneliness by smiling. Her brow furrowed out of curiosity. Don't tell me she didn't get it. “What do you mean? Are they astronauts? That’s great. I also dreamed of being one, but then I changed my mind because it's kinda scary," She said, and I just laughed because of what she said. “ They are not astronaut Mandy. They are gone. Long gone," I said, laughing softly. Her eyes widened. “ I’m sorry, I thought –” she's looking at me with pity in her eyes. She feels sorry. She should not. I held her shoulder and made her look at me. “Don’t be sorry. I already accepted the fact that they were gone. Anyway, if you want to talk about my life, y
Chapter 41: You’re BeautifulSofia POVWhen I woke up in the morning, I found out that I was alone in the bed. Maybe, Marcus had left already. Since the day Mandy stayed here, Marcus told me that we should be in the same room. Meaning to say, I need to start adjusting myself. I’m not used to sharing the bed.I hated to lie to her, knowing that I already had her trust. I know one day, those people who adored me now will hate me for lying. Wait, why would they hate me? This is all Marcus' idea. He’s the one who should they blame. Not me.I get off the bed and yawn as I stretch my arm. Good morning everyone, I murmured. A smile formed on my lips. I hope this day will be wonderful and peaceful.I didn’t expect Marcus to be in the office this early. But as I expected from a workaholic person like him, I let out a sigh and walked towards his bathroom.After taking a bath, I put some makeup on my face. I don’t want to look exhausted in the morning. As I finished, I just wore my white fitted
Chapter 42: BarSofia’s POVI can’t stop smiling. Rita even called me crazy now. Well, if only she knew why I was acting like this. It was just a compliment coming from him, but I don’t know. It gives me butterflies in my stomach.I was still smiling when I heard my phone rang. When I looked at it, I saw Maria. She’s calling me. I know what she wants to say.“Hi, I’m sorry I’m too busy to call you,” she said on the other line.“It’s okay, don’t worry,” our plan to go to the bar was cancelled because she became crazy busy, and I understood her because I knew I couldn’t go either. We were both busy that Saturday, so we both decided to cancel it. She told me that we could still reschedule it when we were both free.“Are you free tonight?” Is she planning to go there tonight? I bit my lower lips. I don’t know if Marcus would let me go there now. But of course, I will still go. I grinned in my mind.“Sure, I want to see you, so we can go there if you’re free tonight,” I told her. She giggl
Chapter 43: He’s MadSofia’s POVBoth Maria and I were shocked when we saw Marcus with his dark Aura.“Is he Marcus?!” Maria whispered as she laughed nervously. He looked at me, questioning why I was here. I was shivering in fear inside. What if he will kick me out of his mansion?“Hi, I’m Maria. Sofia’s best friend.” She extended her hand to him, and then Marcus’ expression changed.“Marcus, I’m his husband,” He answered grumpily. Is he angry because I went here without him? Well, he came home late.I was staring at him while he removed his coat. Did he go there after he finished his work? His hair was also messy, and he looked tired.“I hate what you are wearing right now, Sofia,” I feel goosebumps as he whispers it to my ears while making me wear his coat. What is he doing? What I am wearing isn’t that revealing at all. My brow furrowed, “Huh?”Maria cleared her throat, trying to get our attention.“I’m sorry for interrupting both of you. But can you at least do that at home? You d