MARCO" Are you fucking kidding me? You want me to go ahead and trust Kate and of all the people you expect me to take help from Kate?" I questioned him. " I'm not that desperate, Lucas," I scoffed.It was getting annoying with the whole Lucien situation and I'm trying to figure out the right way to get rid of him once and for all because he's literally putting my position at risk.I kept pacing around the room, trying to figure out the best solution for this." I called you here so that you could help me not invoke stupid ideas," I scolded.He looked down at the ground with his hands wrapped behind his back. I was more annoyed with what he was doing and thinking that he could help me by pitching in any good idea was just a waste of time." I…I just thought that if we discussed it with her then maybe she would be willing to help us and now that she already is, I think we should make use of this to our full advantage," he explained.I couldn't believe the gibberish that he was spitting
CHAPTER 54MIAThese were the kind of days that were awkwardly silent and I could just feel the grief in my heart. Notwithstanding the fact that it was not my problem but I just couldn't help but feel bad.Ever Since our sex in the study, I haven't even seen a glimpse of Marco. It was as if he got more and more busier and also more secluded to himself. It's not like he's always had time but this time around, I could sense that there was a lot more going on with him.I would see him on normal days in his study working his ass out or just randomly cursing at someone who I supposed to be Lucas or one of his men. He seemed more stressed out than usual and I couldn't help but just feel for him.I so much wanted to comfort him and try to make him feel better but at the same time I knew that I couldn't be of much help. I just wanted to try to take away his troubles even though that seemed almost impossible on my path but I just so wanted too.Taking all the thoughts out of mind. I decided th
CHAPTER 55MIAHe didn't push me away which was kind of surprising to some extent because I knew just how brutal Marco could be. He definitely didn't hug me back rather he just sat there slowly enveloping himself into my embrace.I felt somewhat good that he didn't push me to the ground making me fall off my butt because I knew just how Marco was and the fact that he was giving in meant a lot that even I could explain. I wanted the moment to last forever.I wanted to be lost in his arms and also to just make him feel so much comfort. I knew that I couldn't take away his troubles but at least I could try to make him feel better, I could try to make him understand that I'm here for him and whatever he's going through." You have five seconds," he suddenly said. I immediately removed myself from the hug, composed myself in the best possible way I could think of and also tried to avoid his gaze that was clearly plastered on me." You seem to have a lot of guts now, huh?" He asked. I was c
MIAIt was still so surreal and kind of hard to believe that I would be going out with Marco. I didn't know whether to call it a date considering the fact that he's not like any type of romantic guys I know plus he's just taking me out to places I don't even know.I kept pondering over what to wear because it felt as though I had no outfit in my closet. I just wanted to look my best especially knowing the fact that Marco is an important figure to the society and I wouldn't want to taint his image.My clothes didn't feel too suitable for the outing even though it could just be a restaurant that we were going to. But what if it was a fancy restaurant and I'm dressed too casual?.I couldn't take any chances especially the fact that this would be my first outing with a guy especially with w gut like Marco. I decided to call who I knew could help with the fashion emergency.Nelly appeared in my room within a short period of time with a kind of worried look on her face. " What's up Mia? I h
MIAI was so glad that I had worn a very formal dress otherwise I would have just embarrassed myself thinking that it was going to be a very normal and casual date. My hands were clinged to Marco the entire time as I was still trying to get used to the whole casino situation.It never occurred to me for once that I would end up coming to a casino one day and I've always imagined it to be rough and men assaulting women but to my surprise this one was rather calm and a little like a party.It was still exactly how a casino is portrayed to be with drugs, alcohol and girls also wouldn't be complete without the game but it was kind of different in this way which makes it much better.I wasn't really at ease but also I couldn't let it show because this was my first outing and the last thing I want to do is to screw it up. Marco led me to a game table where a couple of ladies were staying there with their men—I suppose." Marco, longest time man," a blonde hair guy who looked about the same
MIA" Isabella?" He called with shock clearly written on his face. I didn't understand what was going on here but the next thing I saw was a smirk plastered on her face.She didn't look shocked or surprised to see Marco, rather it was more as if she was expecting to see him and he was unaware that he would meet her." Long time no see Marco," she said. I didn't feel as though that greeting was sincere and the tension between us three was rising but I only had questions in my mind and what all this was about." What…what are you doing here and why are you with Mia?" He asked, furious that we were together.She came close to me and wrapped her hand around my shoulder but all I did was stiffen by her touch and couldn't even move, it was as if I got frozen. " Mia and I are just having a little girl chat," she told me. " Isn't that right Mia."I didn't know why she was pinning this on me because now he was only going to be more furious and I couldn't deal with Marco whenever he was furio
MIAI checked the time and found out that it was already eight o' clock in the evening. I didn't even know when u fell asleep but it was due to Marco's hot spanks, he said ur was some kind of punishment for me for talking with Isabella who I pray that I never ever have to see again.She was the reason why I'm facing all this and it only made Marco more cold towards me. I knew that we could never have a relationship but I thought at least that we were going a little farther only for it to get jeopardized by this stranger I don't even know.I managed to get off my bed and sluggishly walked into my bathroom to take a bath. I didn't have any interest in going downstairs but I needed dinner which was the reason why I would be going.After managing to take a shower, I changed into a simple jogger and shirt with a top bra underneath, also making sure to pack my hair into a rough bun since I had nowhere to go.I realized that for the first time since I moved here, Nelly didn't come down to
MIA*THREE DAYS LATER*"That meal was so delicious, I really enjoyed it, you're such a good chef," Alina complimented Nelly. I couldn't believe just how well we've bonded in the past three days despite the fact that she was rich.It's not like that was going to change anything but I always imagined rich ladies to be so sophisticated and rude but she is literally the opposite of my imagination and frankly I'm excited to have her with me." That's just a little," I jumped in the conversation. " You should also try some of her signature dishes, you're going to love it Alina and since you'd be here for a while I'm sure you will get to taste it."I smiled at her but all of a sudden her smile disappeared. I didn't understand what was happening because for a minute there she was so happy and now she's just quiet and looked a little zoned out." Alina, Alina," I called, getting her back into reality. " Is everything ok? You were gone for a while there," I said but she covered it up with a smi
AUTHOR POV "What happened? Is Marco on his way here?" Isabella turned to him and asked. "What exactly did you say to Marco? He already rescued Danielle!" Mia's eyes perked up when she heard this. Her heart beat fast against her chest as she thought of her sister. She felt happy that Marco had saved her. She should have known that Marco would never abandon her. No matter what, he was going to come help her. Isabella turned to glare at Mia. "What the hell are you laughing about?! Do you think that Marco will come here and save you? In case you don't know, we already have this place surrounded! You won't be able to get out without us! Even if he does come here to save you, he still won't be able to do it. So forget about leaving this place!" Isabella yelled at Mia. "Don't worry Isabella. I believe that Marco will have a way to save me! I believe that he is going to get me out of here alive. I don't need you to tell me anything!" Mia said to Isabella. "You are just delusional if yo
MIA POVWhen I opened my eyes, I immediately felt myself tied to a chair. I looked around the darkness, trying to make out my surroundings. I tried to make sense of what was going on but I could not understand it. I had been sad after Marco told me that you won't be able to trust me after what I had done and I had cried my eyes out for a few hours before I stopped. I ended up going to sleep after I was done crying. So how did I end up here ? Was Marco the one who brought me here? He told me that he won't forgive me but it doesn't mean that he would be so cold to me right? He won't do this to me. "Hello....is there anyone here? Please.... please somebody come help me. Marco, I am sorry for what I did. I know that you are mad at me. I know that you hate me but I promise you that I will never do that again. I will always tell you the truth from now on. I won't keep anything from you. I thought you said that you loved me. So why are you doing this to me? Can't you just forgive me?"
ISABELLA POVI lay on m bed thinking about the words that my father had been saying these past few days and how he was going to force me to go abroad. I cussed him in my head. Just because he was weak does not mean that I was weak too. I was never going to leave this place if I didn't get my revenge. News had reached me that Marco and Mia were preparing to get married and I no longer felt anything for Marco except extreme hatred right now. Who does he even think he is to reject me and to go after someone like Mia? There are so many other people who would give anything to have me in their lives but he pushed me aside for that woman and he is even going to marry her. I don't think that I had ever been this embarrassed in my life before. I have to get my revenge on him if I am ever going to let go of what he has done. I was still fantasizing about my revenge when my phone rang. I picked it up and saw that it was the number of the person who had promised me to get revenge on Mia and Ma
AUTHOR POV Mia was the only one left in the room with Marco. He still at that blank expressionless look on his face and it made her really scared what is he thinking? "Marco, I know that you are mad at me full stop and I can understand if you hate me full stop in fact I know that I don't deserve a chance to apologize to you but I just want to tell you that I am sorry. At the beginning I was really going to do what they asked me to do because I didn't know you and because I just wanted to save my sister. My parents had just tired and I didn't want to lose my sister along with my parents. But then I started to fall in love with you and I feel too guilty every single day that I spent with you. But I still did not know how I was supposed to talk to you about this or even bring this issue up. I felt that I was going to lose you and I really did not want to lose you. But then, I started to think that you were going to abandon me anyway once you find out the reason why I was with you in t
MIA POVI was in my bedroom pacing up and down. I had no idea what I was going to do or how I was going to get Marco to see that I really did not mean to hurt him. The worst part was that I did not even know what he was feeling about all of this. I had no idea if he was mad because he just asked me to go back to my room in a calm voice. Was he planning to kick me out of his life for lying to him or was he planning to torture me before he let me go? I was still worrying about this when my door was pushed open and someone barged in angrily. "What are you doing here?" I asked her. "I think I should be the one asking you that question. What are you doing? No, just tell me exactly what it is that you are trying to do Mia. You have already been exposed. You've been trying to kill my brother ever since you were with him. Since he already found out about it, you should be getting the heck out of here right now! But you are still here and you are still pretending to be the victim! You know
MARCO POVI looked at Mia with a cold gaze that made her shiver. She was probably wondering what I was he going to do to her. "Get out and go to your room Mia" I said coldly. Mia looked at me with a confused look on her face. She looked like she had more to say but she bowed her head and just walked out slowly. "Marco! What the hell are you doing right now? You should be kicking her out and making sure that she can never step a foot into this house again! Do you not realise the extent of the damage that she would have caused to you if I did not find out about what she has been doing? Even if she was indeed doing all of this to save her sister and even if she did care about you, your life is very important. Her sister's life is not the only important life here. Are you really going to forgive such a crime?" Anna asked me. I glared at her as she said this. I knew that she wasn't saying all of this just because she cared about me but because she wanted to get rid of Mia. Anna must
MIA POVThey never cared about me before and thet won't care now. Don't worry, I will never let her break the both of us up" he said..I shook my head. "That's not it...Anna is right" I said. Marco looked at me in shock. "What are you talking about Mia? What do you mean by Anna is right? I said that you don't need to be scared. If she really did frame you then I am going to stop at nothing to expose her. I thought that she was going to stop since I already taught Isabella a lesson. But Anna doesn't want to listen. She seems to want to go on the same path as Isabella so I am going to make it easier for her" Marco said. I was sobbing loudly now. I could not keep it in my heart anymore. "No, you don't understand Marco. Anna really did not do anything wrong. It was all me. I have been lying to you about where I came from. Remember I told you that my parents died in a motor accident and my sister and I were the only ones left in my family? I lied about that my parents did die but they
MIA POVI really don't want to hurt your brother at all. As you said he has done a lot for me and I love him very much. I won't be able to live if he dies"Anna looked at me with disgust in her eyes as I said this. She had always looked at me with disgust because she look down on me and thought that I will never be good enough for her brother but it was a different kind of disgust this time. It was as if I was dead and she could not stand to look at me any longer. "Do do you think that I am an idiot? Or do you really take my brother and I for fools and believe that we will believe whatever nonsense you tell us ? there was money I mentioned to which means that you are doing this willingly if you are going to get money from them. You know what? I don't want to talk to you anymore. Marco is the one who should deal with this because he was the one who refused to listen to me no matter what I said. He believed that you are the best person on Earth and he did not want to accept that y
MIA POVI was in the bathroom for a long time. Seeing all of those wedding gowns but a lot of memory for m. There was a time that my sister and I had talked about our wedding and we had said that we both wanted to be the bridesmaid at each other's wedding. We were so excited talking about it back then. But now she has been kidnapped and I don't know if I would get to go through with this marriage or not. My entire head was a mess as I thought of the many ways that this could go wrong. I wanted to just run away but I can't do that. My sister is still in the hands of those people and I love Marco too much to just leave him without a word. I decided to go back to Anna. I knew that she was probably bad mouthing me with her friend but that was the least of my worries then. As soon as I got there however, I met her rambling about me. "You can never tell what is going on in the heads of these women. But since I now know what is going on, I am not going to let this be. I am going to ex