ログイン“No I can't marry him.” Marley declared.Marley stirred and slowly opened her eyes.Was that a dream?Her eyes roamed the room and she sighed.She had been dreaming about the wedding.She dreaded it. But it was all the better because it would be unknown to the world, she couldn’t wait to complete her mission and get done with this pretense.Tomorrow was Friday and Mrs Kalvey had sent her a message to meet her this afternoon for a wedding gown fitting.This was too much for her. Mrs Kalvey looks like a nice woman and she didn't feel too good lying to her face.Well, no choice. She got up to dress for work.“Ummm..” someone cleared their throat prompting Marley to look up from her system.It was Mick. What is he doing here?“Urrrr…” He stuttered and came forward.“I heard you had a little incident. How's your head?”Marley didn't reply and continued to look on.He shifted feeling awkward.“Hope it is getting better?” He asked again.“What do you want Mick?” Marley finally spoke up.“Not
“The doctor said you can be discharged by the end of today,” Anthonio said to Marley. He was seated opposite her at a breakfast table in the hospital cafeteria.Marley didn't reply but just picked at the food on the plate.“What's wrong?” Anthonio asked and she shrugged.Then she sighed. “Do you remember what happened last night?” She eventually asked what had been eating her up since.Anthonio's brows came up and he shook his head. “Last night? What happened?”“So you want to tell me you don't remember,” Marley asked.“Remember what exactly?”Anthonio looked confused and Marley sighed.He doesn't remember. “Forget about it.” She shook her head and took a bite from her slice of cake.Anthonio clicked his tongue. “We will be getting married in a week.”Marley's hand tightened on the fork she was holding.“So quick.”Anthonio nodded his head. “It has to be. We have already signed the contract and received my mother's blessing, so I don't see any reason to wait. Let's get it done with.”
“I'm so sorry.” His words held sorrow and Marley halted.“I'm so sorry.” He croaked out again in his sleepy state.Marley came closer and shook him. “Anthonio wake up.” He took hold of her hand instead and drew her close, pulling her into a hug.Marley's body stiffened.“Anthonio……” She tried to wriggle from his hold but he held her tighter.“Please….. stay with me for a while. I'm scared.” He pleaded.Marley was confused about his state. He looked like he was having a nightmare when she saw his eyes.What was he dreaming about? And why was he scared?She stayed in his hold unsure of what to do. His body was still shuddering and his breathing was heavy.Then her hand came up and patted his back, softly, gently. Exactly the way her father did it when she was younger and frightened by thunderstorms. Just for tonight. Just for tonight she would let him this close to her. She would soothe him.Minutes later, Anthonio's body calmed and his arms around her body loosened.Marley broke the
Marley pressed her weight on the door, trying to prevent the person outside from getting in.Who the hell was outside?Fuck. The shoving outside was getting intense and Marley's head throbbed.She was weak, but she used all the strength she could muster to hold the door shut.Then she heard a shout outside.“Who the hell are you?”It was Anthonio's voice.The shoving halted and she heard footsteps running.Then another follows.Marley still held her weight on the door unsure of what was going on outside.Then she heard footsteps coming back, then towards the door. It stopped.“Marley?” A tap and the doorknob twisted.Marley let go of the door and slumped to the floor. She was already exhausted.The door twisted open and Anthonio was at her side in seconds.“Marley?!” He held her shoulders and shook her gently.“Stop.” The impact was making her head throb more.He helped her get on her feet and guided her back towards the bed, she laid down in sweet relief, realizing she was so weak.“
The hospital door opened and Anthonio stepped in.Marley watched him as he strode towards her, his face softened a little when he saw her awake but it disappeared immediately as she imagined it.“Hey.” She said that when he wouldn't speak and kept staring at her.“How's your head?” He asked.“Good as new.” She said sarcasm lacing her words.Anthonio scoffed. “With your mouth sharp like that, I'll assume you are fine.”“Apart from my bandaged head, I am fine. The doctor said so and I'm sure I can be able to go to work tomorrow.”“You are not going anywhere,” Anthonio said and Marley frowned at him.“You have a bandage wrapped around your head, you don't need to start rushing to work on a Monday morning, your boss should know that a sick person can't get anything done at work.” He tried reasoning with her but Marley shook her head.“I'm not sick, even the doctor said I'm perfectly fine. I can go to work tomorrow.”“No you are not going,” Anthonio said with conviction and Marley scoffed.
Marley moved quietly in that direction, her heart thumping fast.She knew it was foolish to follow someone who may be dangerous or armed without being armed herself.She had forgotten to take her pocket knife with her, so now she was left with her fists.She reached the end and turned sharply to the left but saw nothing.She heard it as soon as it moved. A footstep.She turned immediately but a blow landed on her cheek tilting her head sideways. She avoided the next blow with her arm.She faced her attacker fully. The person was clad in an overall black outfit, a black cap on the head, and a black mask hiding the face.The blows came and Marley tried her best to avoid them, then she saw an opening and landed a vicious blow on the side of her opponent.Her opponent bucked forward giving Marley the cue which she took expertly.Her fist landed on the head and the cap flew off revealing blonde hair mixed with red.The hair was long enough to hide the eyes.Marley raised a fist.“Marley?”







