Chapter 75: Bridesmaid Sofia's POV After that night, I wasn't expecting Mr. Sterling to contact my secretary, but he accepted my offer to invest in his company. “Elisha, where are the files that I've been telling you to submit to me yesterday?” I kept looking at my table, but I couldn't find them. I forget where I put them. “Ma'am? I just handed them to you yesterday,” she said. She helped me search for them. “Yeah, I just forgot where I put them.” There is too much paper on my table, and these past few days, we've been really busy. “Is it okay if I check your drawer, Ma'am?” She asked, and I nodded to her. “I found them, Ma'am,” she handed me the files. “Thank you; I really forgot about them. Have you checked your email? I already sent the letter and the designs that I want to add to the proposal,” I glanced at the files and opened them. “I already checked it, Ma’am. I also told Sasha about it. I also made an appointment for your meeting with Mr. Charles next week,” I sighed
Chapter 76: Pre-celebration Sofia's POV “You're really improving with your cooking, Ma'am Helena,” I chuckled at what our chef said. “It's because I have a great teacher, I guess?” I replied, making him laugh. “You're not going to fire me, would you?” He asked for the hundredth time. “I won't do that, even if I became one of the greatest chefs in the world. You've worked with my mom for almost ten years, Josh. That's why stop asking if I will fire you because my answer will always be the same: I won't, okay?” I chuckled while seasoning the chicken. I remembered what happened last week. After I agreed to his proposal, I didn't know if I answered the right thing or not. “Helena? Aren't you busy this week?” Mom suddenly showed up and went to the refrigerator. “Not that busy, Mom, because we already finished all the paperwork last week,” I said while sautéing the onions and garlic in the pan. She went to the table and opened a box of ice cream, which made me crave it, too. “Mom,
Chapter 77: Night Swimming Sofia's POV It took us an hour before we could finally arrive at the hotel we were staying at. I even slept in the car, but Alex woke me up when we arrived. “Let me carry your luggage, Helena,” he insisted, which made me glare at him. “What?!” he stopped, asking for my reaction. “That's the first time you've said those words, Alex,” I said, and he just shrugged his shoulders. We went inside the hotel, and I was surprised that the others were already there. They were even looking at us while we were laughing together because of his silliness. “I'm sorry we're late,” I added, seeing that they’d been waiting for too long. I looked at Marcus, and he seemed surprised, but I just gave him a broad smile. I wasn't even aware of the other guests' names, but what's important is that I'm with Alex. “Let's book a room now,” Natalie encircled her arm around Marcus's, and we went to the front desk. Natalie and Marcus would share a room together, just like the o
Chapter 78: Truth or Dare Sofia's POV After that night of swimming, the group decided to have a camping trip at the beach. We had fun last night, and we already knew each other here. I’m trying to wake Alex, but he’s still asleep. I even slapped him three times, but he didn't want to wake up. “Alex! Come on, wake up! I told you last night that you shouldn't drink too much!” I messed up my hair. Georgia’s boyfriend and Hector helped me last night carrying Alex because he fell asleep due to being too drunk. “I'm still asleep, Helena. Get off me!” He’s trying to push me because I'm sitting on his back. “No! Wake up! I'm hungry!” I shouted at him, which made him mess up his hair. “Damn! Okay, fine, get off!” He sounded irritated. “Do you remember what you did to me last night?” His forehead is knotted. “What?! What did I do?!” He became hysterical and covered his body. “What the hell are you doing?!” I threw him the pillow. “What happened last night?” He became serious, which m
Chapter 79: Is he mad Sofia's POV It was already six in the morning, and we decided to go back to the hotel. I didn't see Marcus leave his tent; it was only Natalie. Is he mad? He just walked away last night without answering my question. “I'll take a shower first,” I grabbed all my stuff and didn't wait for Alex to answer because he was still sleepy. When I'm done taking a shower, I just wear a yellow dress. Mom bought this for me last year, and I haven't worn it. It's kinda cute, and this colour really made my skin glow. I went out, and I saw Alex still sleeping. I started to blow-dry my hair and tied it after I was done. I only put light makeup on my face. I wanted to wake up Alex, but I decided to let him sleep. It was already late when we decided to sleep last night. But then, before I could go out of our room, he sat on the bed. “Where are you going dressed up like that?” His voice sounded still sleepy. I turned around to look at him. “Eat breakfast, I guess? Isn't i
Chapter 80: Trapped Sofia's POV I didn't make a sound while he was hugging me; I could even hear his heartbeat. I feel embarrassed at the same time because of our position right now. But I'm too afraid to separate from him. I shouldn't have gotten in this elevator a while back. We ended up trapped here. “Do you have your phone with you?” He asked me, but I just shook my head. “I charged it before leaving the room,” I answered him because it was true. He looked for his phone to call for help, but it was out of battery. He sighs. We can't see anything because it's too dark. I am slightly separated from him. And we both sat on the floor. We stayed like this for almost five minutes, but no one was coming to help us. I hugged myself; at least I had company here; it would lessen my fear. I heard him clear his throat. “How is life being Presley?” He suddenly asked me. I thought he would never talk to me. It made me a little bit calm because of his question. “I have a great mom; I m
Chapter 81: Workaholic Person Sofia's POV Marcus and Natalie announced after what happened in the elevator that the pre-celebration for their wedding was already done. It only takes three days since they told us that it was extended. Their wedding is one month from now. After we went home that day, I also found out that Marcus and Natalie had a fight. Lianth told me. I don't know if it's because she saw us so close at that time. I was just scared, and we just talked about life. There's nothing wrong with it. I mean, Marcus is already engaged with Natalie, and I have no plan of ruining their relationship. I am not that kind of person. I’d rather stay away than ruin their relationship. Did she just get jealous? Marcus and I didn't do anything wrong in the elevator. I feel guilty because of what happened to both of them. I sigh and look at the laptop. “Having deep thoughts?” Alex suddenly appeared in my office. “Not really, I'm just thinking about Natalie. I have no intention o
Chapter 82: I'm not a threat. Sofia's POV “What's wrong with them?” The old lady asked the man beside her. “I don't know,” he shrugged. “Can't they just go outside? They are so disturbing,” the girl said, and it seems Natalie heard what she said. “You! Shut up! Do you know who I am?!” She faced the lady that made her scared. “Stop it, Natalie,” I'm trying to be calmer, but she's still making a scene. “Oh, come on! Stop pretending, Sofia! I knew it was you all this time and not Helena!” She slammed her bag on the table. The customers are getting scared because of the way she's acting. I was about to talk when she laughed. “Are you here to take revenge? Oh, come on! You won't get back to us, Sofia. I already made your life miserable before, and I can do it again right now!” What she said made me knit my forehead. I have no idea what she's talking about. “Marcus loved you before, but not now. He's already mine! And guess what?! No matter how you pursue him, her mother will ne
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?