LOGINLuca's POV
I hadn't expected her to accept that quickly but then again, I haven't given a choice to think about it. She accepted—and that's all that matters. I stood there like a fool at a loss for words. I had proposed the marriage but standing there made it looks like I had no plans on what to do after she accepted the offer—or maybe because I had thought Sabrina was more tougher and stubborn than someone who would accept my request on my first day of trying. "It's cool then, we will start making arrangements for everything" I said, sighing in relief. I'm just a step closer to having Sabrina Ventimiglia as mine again. I missed her, everything about her and I was mad at her and myself for losing her. She left me, dumped me but that had only kept me going, the only thing that made me come back as the successful CEO of multiple organizations. "Let me drive you" I suggested and walked to my car, opening the door to the passengers seat for her. A gentlemanly gesture I'd never show anyone except her. "Thanks Luca but I think I will just take a cab" she said, walking away from me but I wasn't going to let her go. Watching her leave right in front of me only brings memories about the past and would always makes me think that I'm losing her yet again. "You don't have a place to go, do you?" I asked. "Your husband just divorced you" I added and even with her back turned to me. I could sense her anger with the way she clutched her bag more tightly into her hand. "Your Mom is in the hospital, I'm sure you don't want to go to the house you've abandoned for years" I said, and she turned to me in shock. Obviously, I know too much than she must have expected. "And your best friend is out of the country, where else do you have to go?" I asked and I could see the amused look on her face. She crossed her hands beneath her boobs and took a step closer to me. "You know too much Mr. McCorkindale. Have you been stalking me?" She asked and I laughed. "Stalking is a bit too far fetched, Miss Sabrina. All I did was dig about the lady I would be marrying" I smiled although it wasn't even funny to me and not to her. "Get in, stay at my place" I said, my voice authoritative. "I'd rather sleep out in the cold" she spat and I chuckled amusingly. I watched as she picked her phone and dialed some few numbers, none of them picked. The only one that picked up ended up disappointing her, I could tell from her looks. "Still saying no?" I asked again. "Shit! Have I ever had a choice?" She muttered angrily before she threw herself into the seat. I chuckled to myself as I moved to the driver's seat and ignited the car. I knew Sabrina, she was damn stubborn and getting her to do people's will was never her thing. It made me wonder—How the hell was Haynes able to walk all over her. The only reasonable conclusion I could come to was that she was blinded by love. Love? It hurts me to think about that but she really did loved Haynes. ** The car halted in front of the mansion and glancing at Sabrina's face which was lost on the building. I could tell she was marvelled at how huge the mansion was. "We are here" I said and she cleared her throat. "You can make yourself feel comfortable in here. Forget about all the troubles of today and take some rest" I said and I sincerely meant that. "Thank you Luca" she said and I only hummed before I got off the car. She got off too and just as I walked in expecting her to follow behind, I realized she haven't taken a step away from the car. I turned, raising a brow as I wondered what was wrong. "Why are you helping me Luca?" She asked and I chuckled. She already agreed to taking my help and getting into a marriage with me but it looked like she's still having doubts about it. "I mean...you could easily get any girl you want to do your bidding, why me?" She asked and I could see it clearly in her eyes—fear....panic. She was becoming afraid of me, like I was intending to hurt her. It made me chuckle. "You know better the reason why I chose you over any other girl" I smirked and walked into the house. I took my jacket off and threw it to the sofa. Claire hurried over and welcomed me. Her brows furrowed with curiosity when she saw Sabrina walk in. "Quickly prepare dinner Claire" I instructed. "Yes, Mr. McCorkindale" she hurried into the kitchen. My gaze went round the room until it landed on Evelyn, she bowed in greetings when our eyes met. "Show her to the best room available and prepare a bath for her, show her to the dining table afterwards" I said, my head nudging at Sabrina who was still taking the whole decor in. Evelyn nodded and I walked upstairs leaving Sabrina in her care. Evelyn and Claire—The two maids I live with. ** The dining table was set. I sat down in a casual T-shirt and a denim. Sabrina wore an oversized pajamas which I presume belonged to Evelyn. Pasta with steak. It wasn't bad for dinner. I watched Sabrina as she ate and cut the steak gracefully. She knew I was staring and I could tell she was uncomfortable with my glare but I wasn't ready to back down. Her phone pinged and she took a glance at it. A moment later, she dropped the phone and the fork angrily. Hell! That scared me. She looked up at me, her gaze dripping with venom. "When are we getting married?" What? That was unexpected. "What??" I exclaimed. "You look so eager to get married to me" I teased and she gulped. "I thought that was a necessary question" she defended. "Well, when do you want us to get married?" I asked. "This week?" She said and I mouthed a wow. Sabrina is not the type who would want to be submissive to me, and she's also not the type that would be so eager to get married to me, not the Sabrina that doesn't even want me around her. Something just triggered her. The message she received a moment earlier. Haynes Chadwick—That must be him.Chapter 114Sabrina’s POVMom walked me out when I was ready to leave. Getting into a cab, I returned to the hospital. The hospital still reeks of medications and blood. The air held the stench of sweat from different bodies, but I walked through them all. I headed to the VIP ward where my family were admitted; Lilith and Luca.Sam was standing outside, his eyes not blinking from the spot where he had his gaze fixed on. But even with that, I could tell he could see me approach. His eyes were alert, as well as his instincts. “Welcome, ma’am” he greeted, his gaze flicking to me for a second. I nodded my head, forcing a small smile to my lips. I didn't give a response, but I was sure the smile delivered the message. I walked into the ward, and my gaze landed on Lilith first. Her body just moved. Not just her body, she was sitting up on the bed all by herself with a groan. My eyes widened a bit in surprise. “Lilith!” I called softly and rushed over to her. “Are you fine? Is it hur
Sabrina's POV“Mom, how are you doing?” My voice was low, but I tried not to show the tiredness in my tone. “I heard about what happened to your husband. I'm so sorry” she said. News travels far. Of course, it would be when a lot of people had been made to watch him helpless on the main road before Sam got him out of that road. “He’ll be fine Mom, don't get worried” I assured. I know my Mom, she might freak out once she gets to know he wouldn't be waking up anytime soon. Mom and I talked about some other things, like her wanting to bring me dinner in the hospital. She had been discharged, has an apartment she's living in now, and she's totally fine like the doctor had said. A few minutes later, we were going to hang up. That moment, I recalled something. My father. I needed to clear everything up. Haynes, the thought about my dad, the need to find him, every damn crisis that needs to be taken care of, everything….“Mom, can I visit today? I want to hear about Dad if you are r
Sabrina's POVGrandpa was seated on the stool in the middle of the room, his gaze darting between his two grandchildren. I also sat on a stool beside him, narrating all that had happened with Lilith and Haynes and how everything got to this. I could feel his anger, the way his fingers curled like he wanted to crush Haynes at the moment. And yes, he surely wants to. “I’m sorry, Grandpa. I…” His voice rose, cutting mine off with one sharp and swift word. “No,” he said. “Not your fault, Sabrina. It's that motherfucker that needs to show me how sorry he is” he fumed. “And I swear, I'll kill that ex-husband of yours” he gritted. At that moment, the thought of having to think that Haynes was once my ex made bile rise in my throat and it made me want to puke so badly. Grandpa stood up, heading to Lilith on the bed. He held her hand and I watched. The way his caress was so soft and affectionate made me realize how happy this family had been. Maybe not so happy, maybe all so fucked u
Sabrina’s POV“Please, get me a stretcher!” The moment I parked the car in front of Luca’s hospital, I yelled.The nurses outside quickly went inside, coming back with a stretcher in seconds.“What happened, ma’am?” One of the nurses asked as she towered over Lilith on the stretcher, examining her body.“She fainted due to shock,” I replied, breathlessly.“What the hell happened to her, her face is all battered!!” The nurse yelled over the loud noises of machines and cries in the hospital.“Just get her treated, please” I pleaded, not a hint of frustration in my voice.She went silent, and checked her pulse, then she undoed the first few buttons of Lilith's shirt before applying CPR.Just then, a doctor approached, sliding the sleeve of her gown up to arm’s length.“Move, I'll take her. She's McCorkindale's only daughter” the doctor said, having them wheel her into one of the VIP rooms.Once she had been transferred into the bed, an oxygen mask was placed above her nose and mouth, and
Sabrina's POV How on earth could I possibly choose Lilith over Luca? I love Luca so much, and can't imagine a life without him. And how on earth can I choose Luca over Lilith in this dangerous situation? He will make me watch as he kills her and I would forever blame myself for it. Luca will blame me once he is safe, and even if he doesn't, I will never be able to forgive myself. I can't choose. I don't know how I'm supposed to. “Please, Haynes. Please let Luca go…..” I choked on my tears. “People can still save him, he can still live” I cried. “And kill Lilith?” He asked. Fucking no. I'm not asking for that. “No,” I replied sharply. “I don't know….take me. I should be enough for the two, right?” I said the words like in bargaining to buy rice in a local market. Trying to sell myself off to buy the two siblings of the McCorkindale's. If only Grandpa knows about this, then he would be able to save everyone without me having to choose. “I told you, Sabrina. You'd have to c
Sabrina's POV I saw the text when Luca opened it. Lilith had been beaten. Haynes, that asshole! Luca had talked about this. Heavens! Only if she had gotten out of there sooner. Now, he doesn't want me to come, but I don't give a fuck about his words at the moment, Lilith is in danger. I rushed out of bed, picking my clothes and putting them on in a hurry. I have to follow Luca, because I only saw a glimpse of the address dropped. All I saw was 5 en route, and the direction of the turns, but I was sure another message would drop after that. I sat outside. Kelly was in the sitting room, and she panicked, seeing me rushing down the stairs.“Is everything okay, ma'am?” Her voice was shaky. I tapped her shoulder as I sprinted past her. “Get Sam to call me, Kelly. It's important” With that, I rushed outside. I wouldn't want to forget to call Sam to tell him about the current situation so it would be better if I have to pick his call instead. I got into the car and onto the road im
Sabrina's POVI felt alive again. Everything had gone to normal as the media had stopped buzzing and talking about me. I was glad Luca helped me, even though I knew he took a lot more than he had offered. He intends to trap me into a marriage that would indicate a forever with him. No escape. I h
Sabrina's POVLuca must be crazy. I thought he was still the same Luca I had known two years ago. The Luca who would do anything for me, the Luca who would respect any decision I made, but this Luca beside me had changed. Completely. The thought of meeting his family was what occupied my mind unti
Luca's POVI went back to the house, slowly opening the door to my room. Sabrina was still in bed, though not asleep. I stared at her for a while before I made my presence known to her by entering. She saw me but acted like she didn't. I took a seat on the bed, my gaze fixed on her. "I took care
Sabrina's POVI didn't know what to do. All I wanted was for him to stay with me, I was scared at the moment. Scared of everything, but Luca stood out and I felt I could trust him. He leaned back to the bed, hugging me and I hugged back tightly. His huge body frame that wrapped me in it's embrace







