Natalie’s POVI heard the sound of Rafael's keys in the door lock with great anticipation. I took a deep breath as he opened the mansion door, and a wave of claps and joyful laughter washed over him. The room was filled with friends and family, their faces glowing with happiness. But the one thing that captured his attention, the one image that filled his heart and eyes with overwhelming joy, was me. I stood in the center of the room, holding Matt in my arms, wearing a stunning white dress—a wedding dress.Rafael’s eyes widened in shock and disbelief, and then tears of happiness welled up. His expression mirrored my own overwhelming emotions. I remembered the days when I loved him secretly, the painful nights I spent yearning for his touch. The jealousy that broke my heart at that time. Then, I thought of how much he had changed for me, how he had shed his sadistic tendencies and embraced a love that was tender and true. Our love had become a sanctuary, a safe haven where we could be
Hello everybody!!Thank you for reading this book. I appreciate the time you spent on this journey with me.I feel a mixture of emotions now—both happy and sad. Happy because I successfully completed this book, and sad because the journey has come to an end. The lesson of this book is that true love is strong and marriage is precious. Try to understand your spouse, take their hand, and face life's difficulties together.Please follow me and stay tuned for my new book.With love,Jeje Romanzoo
Natalie's POVI felt uneasy while I was standing among the crowd watching with my very eyes the love of my life getting engaged to someone else!The loud applause of the crowd filled the massive yard of the Mirren House with glee. Amidst this ocean of people, I stood placidly, watching each of them shower praises to Rafael and Debbie__ the newly engaged couple.“A toast to the newlyweds” A male voice cheered, coupled with the sound of clinking glasses.The party was perfect. I made sure by myself to be everything perfect. Food, drinks, decorations, even the white flowers of the bride, were chosen by me!Everybody was happy and enjoyed this party, except me.I was in much pain, every cell in my body was trembling and hurting. I felt my heart burning and bumping crazy. Despite all of that, I stood still calmly! No one can guess the raging storm of emotions that was raging badly inside of me.I saw Rafael kissing his fiance Debbie and I couldn't help but feel my gut getting sick. To be h
Rafael's POVI rolled my eyes around the place looking for Natalie, but I couldn't find her! I wondered why I hadn't seen her since the party had been started. Although there was a caterer, she insisted on taking care of all the party details by herself. After my father's death, I moved into Mirren's mansion as the legal heir. Natalie became as a part of my daily life routine since we are now living under one roof. Even though our rooms were too close, I never stepped into her room, and neither did she. We kept our own space from each other, unlike in the old days when we were too close.In the past, when she was a little girl, whenever I came for a visit, she never got out of my side, until she fell asleep and I put her in her bed. But later on, things had been changed… For now, I married her in an incomplete marriage. That marriage was upon the will of my father, and neither of us wanted it. It’s all about how she could get her legacy as a legal member of the Marine family. After
Natalie’s POV I blinked and my feet became like jelly. He raised his eyebrow cynically and looked at me with his blue eyes as if I had done a crime.I heard the girls behind us laughing and gurgling, they think it's funny when someone hears you saying that you wanna have sex!!Although I felt I was a little drunk, promptly I felt his spiraling anger.I got close to him trying to reduce his anger by congratulating him on his engagement. I contemplated his facial features with my eyes, and murmured, "Warm congratulations from the bottom of my heart, Rafael!"He didn’t respond.His facial features looked very seductive to me, or maybe it was the influence of alcohol. I lifted my hand touching his beard. I felt it slowly with my fingertips. His growing beard had always been attractive to me."You are so handsome!" I whispered and kissed him on the cheek, exactly at the corner of his lips. His scent overwhelmed me and made me want more of him. His scent was a mixture of French perfume and
Natalie's POV‘What was he angry about!!’ I thought.But OMG!! The word sex from his lips had another taste, my whole body trembled, and a shiver went down my spine. Dangerously, I felt like I would be exposed to him! I can't afford the consequences if he knew that I meant no one other than him!I looked around pretending to be looking for someone and said, "He is not here, yet!"Rafael was still silent, he just tightened his grip around me, so I was afraid he didn't believe me. I completed saying with my stupid fake smile, "I will arrange to make you both meet someday" I hoped he would forget about it once he got involved with Debbie later on at the dance stage.I should not let him know my feelings or I would have made a fool of myself."My pleasure!" he said with his masculine voice and a strange twinkle in his eyes.I saw Debbie coming towards us. Swimmingly, I sighed in relief, pulled my hands from his neck, and stepped back.Debbie gripped Rafael's hand, smirked, and demanded,
Rafael’s POVAt the party. I was dancing with Debbie when I saw Natalie resting her head on some blond guy. They were dancing intimately.I tensed up and felt my blood boiling."Look Bebe! They're so cute, aren’t they? He seems to be her boyfriend." Debbie said glaring at Natalie.I didn't like the idea of her having a boyfriend, I always thought that she was lonely. What ridiculous thoughts!She is a grown woman, and for sure she has a lover!I remembered when I danced with her earlier. At that time, I ignored my abnormal feelings and instead of thinking of it, I asked her calmly about her boyfriend, trying hard to ignore the emotional storm inside my body.When she mentioned him, I felt that I needed to cut her lips. l didn't think about the whole situation before I signed that marriage contract. Perhaps I ought to have stipulated in the contract that she should not have a relationship with any man during the period of the contract.I really need to tie her hands up and punish her
Natalie's POV"I don't sleep with married women, ma'am. Especially if they were drunk!" Daniel explained with his French accent.I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. How the hell does he know about the marriage? I don't even know him!!"What? How do you know?" I snapped in a daze.He raised his eyebrows and looked confused, "It's just a principle, ma'am. You know, not to touch what's not mine!"‘How sweet!’ I thought, feeling a headache coming.I pressed my fingers on my forehead. The strong headache was banging me while I'm saying, "No, no. I mean, what made you think that I'm married?""You're married to Mr Mirren, aren't you? You shouldn't let him abuse you" He declared, and a sad expression on his handsome face.I opened my mouth in shock. No one knew about that except the lawyer!“A beautiful woman like you shouldn't let anyone bully her” he added, staring at me with pity.Every word that came out of his mouth made me feel more confused and more afraid. He made me remember Raf's