Marietta’s POV A drop of tears escaped my eyes as I saw Michael standing behind Jackson. “What the hell are you doing here?” I fumed. “Can we talk, please?” He pleaded. I could sense some tension in his voice. I've known Michael for many years. And never for once have I seen him this way. Yeah, of course. Only the day I threatened to breach the contract with him. I can see how lost and weak he was. I can see how confused he was. Yes. It feels good to see him finally having a taste of his medicine. “Mommy,” Valerie’s voice resonated from behind. “Bella…” I turned to my best friend. “I've got this,” Clara volunteered. I tried to hold back the tears that had been pricking my eyes before shutting them close. How am I supposed to accept Jackson when he only lied to me from the beginning. And Michael who only wanted me back just because of the company. “The both of you need to leave this minute,” I snapped. “Marietta, please listen to me. I know I lied to you…” “Enough! I
Michael’s POV Getting betrayed by someone whom I see as a brother.And seeing the woman I love taking over the company, I thought it was mine from the start. I regretted all my actions. Everyone whom I worked with wants nothing to do with me. They all blamed me for acting inhumanely. “I'm sorry, Etta,” I said, chugging in a bottle of whiskey. My Granny wasn't getting any better. And Lucian? I found out after a year that he wasn't even my brother. He has never been. “You are on your own, Michael. Fix your shit!” Those were the last words he said to me. And Katty? She is married to Alex now. Not just that, my brother had only married her so she could help him get the company. And now that Granny had spelled it out, that the company doesn't belong to any of us. It was easier for him to betray us more. “I'm afraid Mr. Whitmore.” The doctor heaved a sigh.“Is my grandma okay?” I grabbed him by the hand. “She's fine.” He said. “At least for now,” I let out a shaky breath.
Dear readers, I know you all would have been worried sick as to why I haven't been updating well. Sorry about that. I made some mistakes and it will be corrected soon once the editorial teams are back from holiday. Till then, wait for a mind-blowing twist that's gonna leave you begging for more. Know this, I'll always give you the best.And don't just read, vote, comment. Like. This are what fuels my passion to write and raise your curiosity more. Do you think Michael Whitmore has really learnt his lesson and deserves a second chance? Do you? Or do you think Marietta should choose Jackson Sterling? Please comment.
Marietta's POVMy heart raced faster as Jackson closed the gap between us.I swallowed hard, trying to avoid eye contact. "This is an office, Mr. Sterling." I stuttered."And I would love it very much if you can have your seat," I added.I tried to push my chair backward, but Jackson's grip on it was too strong.Right now, I'm so scared and I swear my heart could fail anytime from now.The rate at which it was beating were way too fast. The last time I felt this way was three years ago. Those times when I waited so hard for Michael to acknowledge my feelings.Days when I wish he could reciprocate my feelings. I thought after getting married to him, things were going to be different.Yes, they were different. But that is when we are having sex.Once that part is over, Michael tosses me away like I was some sort of thrash.It took a long time for me to know he was in love with Katty. And everything I did, every attempt I made to make sure he loves me back, were futile.And now, with
Marietta’s POV “Michael?” I whispered beneath my breath. Suddenly, Valerie's door burst open. She screamed and ran towards Michael while I watched her tiny feet leap off the ground in happiness. “Daddy!” She called out excitedly. “Hello, sunshine,” Michael smiled with open arms. Pecking Valerie on her forehead she giggled out loud. “She has never been like this to me,” I whispered to Bella, jealous. “I think that's because she sees you every day?” Bella shrugged. We both looked at Valerie who was playing with her father. Whispering into his ear excitedly. “Did you call him?” I broke the silence that lingered between me and Bella. Obviously, we both have been carried away by the father-and-daughter lovey-dovey drama. “You bought this for me?” Valerie’s tiny voice interrupted our conversation. “Mommy,” she ran towards me with a smile on her face. “Yes, sweetheart,” I answered with a smile. Trying so hard to avoid Michael's eyes. “Daddy bought me some ribbon. And a–” she
Michael's POVAll through the evening I couldn't keep my eyes off her.The last time I saw Marietta dressed this way was four years ago.The last party we threw at Grandma’s place, where Katty and myself had successfully disgraced–“What’s up, man?” A familiar voice resounded from behind.Looking behind me, it was no one else than my competitor.“What do you want?” I asked, looking away.“You know,” he started. “I don’t want you going near Marietta.” he stiffened.“As what? Her man? Her fiance? Her bodyguard?” I seethed.“The last time I checked, you made her suffer!” Jackson bellowed.“And you watched her suffer! What does that make you?” I flinched.“Do you think you are any better than me?” I snarled.“I’m here to win back her heart. So back off,” I spat.“You’ve been there with her once, Michael. You lost your chances,” Jackson lashed.“And I’m back to correct my wrongs. So back out!” I replied.Just as the conversation was getting tense, Jackson’s phone rang.“Hello,” he stared a
Michael’s POVLast night was close. Bella had ruined the moment.“Oh shit!” I jumped out of bed.“I think it’s high time I got another personal assistance.” I heaved a sigh.With the hot water washing down my whole body I shut my eyes closed. FLASHBACK“Are you scared of falling for me?” I walked slowly towards her.“Stay back, Michael. Please,” “Why?” My voice was barely above a whisper.“It’s because…”“Because what?” I asked, finally standing in front of her.She was already in her nightdress. But even with the night dress, she still looked hot.I must have been a fool to throw all this away for Katty.“Michael, we don’t need you in our lives,” she said, taking a step back.“Look me in the eyes and tell me you don’t want me back?” I whispered.My gaze lingered on her lips and my eyes scrutinized her body.“I…” I watched her stuttered. And I can agree that she still loves me.I moved closer to her, my right hand placed on the wall close to her face.Her lips trembled, and her eyes
Marietta’s POV“I’m sorry sir. I can’t work with your firm,” I answered. “I have other things to do. If you will excuse me,” I said.Standing up to take my leave, my gaze lingered on Jackson.“Can we talk?” He asked with pleading eyes.“I don’t want to have anything to do with any of you. Can you please leave me alone?” I yelled.Forgetting that I was in an office setting. I stormed out in anger.“Clara, annul every meeting for today,” I commanded.“Ma’am, this is going to affect some of the contracts we are to sign with the Hollywood’s best–”“Since when did you start questioning my order?” I barked.“I-I’m sorry ma’am.” she bowed. “You have a call ma’am,” Clara chimed. “I’m not in the mood for calls.” I rebuked.Making my way towards the car, Clara called.“It’s Valerie, ma’am.” Just as she mentioned Valerie I quickly took a pause. “Valerie says she wants to see her father,” Clara relayed her message.Yesterday was her birthday and now she’s asking to see her father?“Listen, Va
Marietta’s POV I feel so lost and confused. Blinded by revenge, and sorry for the past. Could this be a way of making up for the past? Or a way of getting my revenge on everyone who has hurt me in one way or the other? Maybe I was just doing too much. “I'm sorry,” “No. Don't be sorry.” Michael reached out to me. “I abandoned you. No, I abandoned you and Valerie,” Michael broke down in tears. “I wasn't thinking,” Michael grabbed my hand. “I made you lose your baby. Our daughter. And, I'm sorry about it,” I bursted into tears. I've never seen Michael this sober. Those days he came to me were the saddest time of my life. I had lots of work on my desk. I was mad at him for abandoning us. And right now, things are getting so messy. Now that we are in this situation, are we just going to abandon this mission? “What do we do?” I asked, wiping off my tears. “We can just tell them we are not interested anymore,” Michael suggested.“They don't look like they are going to let us
Marietta’s POV I feel so lost and confused. Blinded by revenge, and sorry for the past. Could this be a way of making up for the past? Or a way of getting my revenge on everyone who has hurt me in one way or the other? Maybe I was just doing too much. “I'm sorry,” “No. Don't be sorry.” Michael reached out to me. “I abandoned you. No, I abandoned you and Valerie,” Michael broke down in tears. “I wasn't thinking,” Michael grabbed my hand. “I made you lose your baby. Our daughter. And, I'm sorry about it,” I bursted into tears. I've never seen Michael this sober. Those days he came to me were the saddest time of my life. I had lots of work on my desk. I was mad at him for abandoning us. And right now, things are getting so messy. Now that we are in this situation, are we just going to abandon this mission? “What do we do?” I asked, wiping off my tears. “We can just tell them we are not interested anymore,” Michael suggested.“They don't look like they are going to let us
Marietta’s POV I feel so lost and confused. Blinded by revenge, and sorry for the past. Could this be a way of making up for the past? Or a way of getting my revenge on everyone who has hurt me in one way or the other? Maybe I was just doing too much. “I'm sorry,” “No. Don't be sorry.” Michael reached out to me. “I abandoned you. No, I abandoned you and Valerie,” Michael broke down in tears. “I wasn't thinking,” Michael grabbed my hand. “I made you lose your baby. Our daughter. And, I'm sorry about it,” I bursted into tears. I've never seen Michael this sober. Those days he came to me were the saddest time of my life. I had lots of work on my desk. I was mad at him for abandoning us. And right now, things are getting so messy. Now that we are in this situation, are we just going to abandon this mission? “What do we do?” I asked, wiping off my tears. “We can just tell them we are not interested anymore,” Michael suggested.“They don't look like they are going to let us
Marietta’s POV I feel so lost and confused. Blinded by revenge, and sorry for the past. Could this be a way of making up for the past? Or a way of getting my revenge on everyone who has hurt me in one way or the other? Maybe I was just doing too much. “I'm sorry,” “No. Don't be sorry.” Michael reached out to me. “I abandoned you. No, I abandoned you and Valerie,” Michael broke down in tears. “I wasn't thinking,” Michael grabbed my hand. “I made you lose your baby. Our daughter. And, I'm sorry about it,” I bursted into tears. I've never seen Michael this sober. Those days he came to me were the saddest time of my life. I had lots of work on my desk. I was mad at him for abandoning us. And right now, things are getting so messy. Now that we are in this situation, are we just going to abandon this mission? “What do we do?” I asked, wiping off my tears. “We can just tell them we are not interested anymore,” Michael suggested.“They don't look like they are going to let us
Marietta’s POV I feel so lost and confused. Blinded by revenge, and sorry for the past. Could this be a way of making up for the past? Or a way of getting my revenge on everyone who has hurt me in one way or the other? Maybe I was just doing too much. “I'm sorry,” “No. Don't be sorry.” Michael reached out to me. “I abandoned you. No, I abandoned you and Valerie,” Michael broke down in tears. “I wasn't thinking,” Michael grabbed my hand. “I made you lose your baby. Our daughter. And, I'm sorry about it,” I bursted into tears. I've never seen Michael this sober. Those days he came to me were the saddest time of my life. I had lots of work on my desk. I was mad at him for abandoning us. And right now, things are getting so messy. Now that we are in this situation, are we just going to abandon this mission? “What do we do?” I asked, wiping off my tears. “We can just tell them we are not interested anymore,” Michael suggested.“They don't look like they are going to let us
Marietta’s POV I feel so lost and confused. Blinded by revenge, and sorry for the past. Could this be a way of making up for the past? Or a way of getting my revenge on everyone who has hurt me in one way or the other? Maybe I was just doing too much. “I'm sorry,” “No. Don't be sorry.” Michael reached out to me. “I abandoned you. No, I abandoned you and Valerie,” Michael broke down in tears. “I wasn't thinking,” Michael grabbed my hand. “I made you lose your baby. Our daughter. And, I'm sorry about it,” I bursted into tears. I've never seen Michael this sober. Those days he came to me were the saddest time of my life. I had lots of work on my desk. I was mad at him for abandoning us. And right now, things are getting so messy. Now that we are in this situation, are we just going to abandon this mission? “What do we do?” I asked, wiping off my tears. “We can just tell them we are not interested anymore,” Michael suggested.“They don't look like they are going to let us
Marietta’s POV I feel so lost and confused. Blinded by revenge, and sorry for the past. Could this be a way of making up for the past? Or a way of getting my revenge on everyone who has hurt me in one way or the other? Maybe I was just doing too much. “I'm sorry,” “No. Don't be sorry.” Michael reached out to me. “I abandoned you. No, I abandoned you and Valerie,” Michael broke down in tears. “I wasn't thinking,” Michael grabbed my hand. “I made you lose your baby. Our daughter. And, I'm sorry about it,” I bursted into tears. I've never seen Michael this sober. Those days he came to me were the saddest time of my life. I had lots of work on my desk. I was mad at him for abandoning us. And right now, things are getting so messy. Now that we are in this situation, are we just going to abandon this mission? “What do we do?” I asked, wiping off my tears. “We can just tell them we are not interested anymore,” Michael suggested.“They don't look like they are going to let us
Marietta’s POV I feel so lost and confused. Blinded by revenge, and sorry for the past. Could this be a way of making up for the past? Or a way of getting my revenge on everyone who has hurt me in one way or the other? Maybe I was just doing too much. “I'm sorry,” “No. Don't be sorry.” Michael reached out to me. “I abandoned you. No, I abandoned you and Valerie,” Michael broke down in tears. “I wasn't thinking,” Michael grabbed my hand. “I made you lose your baby. Our daughter. And, I'm sorry about it,” I bursted into tears. I've never seen Michael this sober. Those days he came to me were the saddest time of my life. I had lots of work on my desk. I was mad at him for abandoning us. And right now, things are getting so messy. Now that we are in this situation, are we just going to abandon this mission? “What do we do?” I asked, wiping off my tears. “We can just tell them we are not interested anymore,” Michael suggested.“They don't look like they are going to let us
Marietta’s POV I feel so lost and confused. Blinded by revenge, and sorry for the past. Could this be a way of making up for the past? Or a way of getting my revenge on everyone who has hurt me in one way or the other? Maybe I was just doing too much. “I'm sorry,” “No. Don't be sorry.” Michael reached out to me. “I abandoned you. No, I abandoned you and Valerie,” Michael broke down in tears. “I wasn't thinking,” Michael grabbed my hand. “I made you lose your baby. Our daughter. And, I'm sorry about it,” I bursted into tears. I've never seen Michael this sober. Those days he came to me were the saddest time of my life. I had lots of work on my desk. I was mad at him for abandoning us. And right now, things are getting so messy. Now that we are in this situation, are we just going to abandon this mission? “What do we do?” I asked, wiping off my tears. “We can just tell them we are not interested anymore,” Michael suggested.“They don't look like they are going to let us