Today marks the fourth day that he hasn't returned to our suite. It seems like he's been staying in a different suite for the past few days, especially since he even asked a staff member to pick up his suitcase just three days ago.Instead of thinking about him, I just chose to focus my full attention on reviewing but unlike the first time I hung out in front of our suite where there was peace and calmness, it seemed to disappear as the days went by and I didn't know the reason why.Whenever I lose focus on studying, I go swimming in the pool right in our suite, but right now, I have chosen to do something different.I just finished eating snacks and when I tried to go back to studying, I couldn't focus anymore that's why I decided right now to just go to various shops here on the Island to buy something for Maryland and Maritess.When I passed by a shop selling various keychain designs, I went inside. The people inside greeted me happily and I smiled back at them.It didn't take long
"Ugh! Let go of me! Let go of me!" I said repeatedly as I tried to remove Stefano's grip from my right wrist while he was busy talking to a police officer but I was unsuccessful.I was about to try again when he suddenly pulled me towards him and made me lean against his chest. He immediately wrapped his arms around my stomach to trap me and prevent me from escaping from him.When I looked up, my cheeks immediately turned red when I saw how many people were in front of us right now. Aside from the police, there were tourists watching what was happening, and what made me feel even more ashamed was when I saw the people I had lied to earlier about not being married and being single watching too.When my gaze met theirs, I immediately looked away. I felt the corners of my eyes getting wet. They must be thinking I'm a liar now and because of that, I suddenly lost strength to struggle and my head just dropped.I don't intend to lie...Stefano sensed it quickly because our bodies were just
Before I could even stand up from kneeling on the sand, I failed to stop Stefano from approaching the man.His steps were fast and even though I already ran as fast I could to catch up with him, I couldn't. It's all too late because he had already punched the man in the face again when the man tried to get up.I immediately pulled him away when I got close to him and just as he was about to punch the man again.What the fuck is happening to him?!"What do you think you're doing, Stefano?! Why did you suddenly punch him even though he didn't do anything wrong to you, huh?!" I shouted frustratedly.I couldn't stop myself from yelling at him anymore even though there were already people watching us around.It's so embarrassing! We will definitely be their topic again! But I don't care now! What Stefano did was wrong that's why I need to talk to him right away to make him understand that!"What?! Why can't you answer?! Why did you do that?!" I continued so I could get his full attention b
Instead of paying attention to him, I just kept quiet and kept walking even though I didn't know where we were going to eat. I don't plan on talking to him right now because I'm still reeling from what he did to the man. I was about to continue ignoring him when I suddenly felt myself being lifted off the ground, which surprised me and made me scream unintentionally."You're going the wrong way, Miss," Stefano whispered and then led me in the right direction. He was holding me from my waist tightly.If I hadn't hit him on the arm, he wouldn't have let go of me and before I walked away from him, I rolled my eyes at him. I heard his laughter, which irritated me even more that's why I didn't wait for him to enter and sit inside the restaurant."What do you want to eat?" He asked while my eyes were on the menu in my hand right after he sat down. Instead of telling him what I wanted to order, I just talked to the waiter next to me."I would like Aglio Olio and some fruit shake, please."
"Don't you dare turn your back at me you ungrateful woman!" I heard a loud scream from behind me.It echoed throughout the mansion and I stopped in my tracks because of it. "Come back here! I'm still talking to you! Don't be fucking rude, you child!" she added in an angry voice all that's missing is for her to curse at me.I automatically bit my lower lip to hold back the tears that had been threatening to stream down from my eyes. To further control the tears that were welling up in my eyes, I clenched my fists as my chest gradually tightened from the excessive restraint."You have absolutely no manners, even before! You are such a disrespectful person! Face me now, Shantelle!" she shouted again and before I could take a deep breath to prepare for facing her again, I suddenly felt her tight grip on my right arm.She violently forced me to face her and as I expected, her palm quickly landed on my left cheek. The force of the slap she made sent me crashing down to the floor.I couldn'
I felt a strong force from my cheek that's why I woke up abruptly and regained my consciousness as if I had just come out of a nightmare. Before I could even completely open my eyes to look around, I heard mommy's voice from beside me which suddenly made my sleepiness vanish."Enough of your drama and get up now before I slap you again, Shantelle! We have something more important to go to than this bullshit of yours!" she said angrily and before I could answer her, I heard someone from mommy's back."I'm sorry, Mrs. Zimmerman, but she can't leave the hospital yet. She still needs to rest. It hadn't even been an hour since she was brought here and had an accident." A man said that I was sure was a doctor because he was wearing a surgical hair net and a lab coat. I didn't immediately notice him earlier when I woke up even though he was taller than mommy. I'm not sure if he had been here for a while and had seen and heard everything or if he just entered quietly that's why I didn't imm
I don't know what to do or what to say, especially when he finally gets close to me. He was just looking at me seriously, his face showing no other expression while his hands were in the both pockets of his black slacks. I also don't know why the whole surroundings suddenly went silent inside my head, as if it was just the two of us here. My lips remained parted while I was still staring at him, trying to look closely at his features. Even if I am already wearing heels, he's still taller than me. He has thick brows, mysterious green eyes, a perfect nose, kissable lips, and a perfect jaw. Wearing a dark and manly tuxedo, he's immaculately handsome. I think he has a foreign blood. I just noticed that he has long hair that is tied up right now that suited him very well. I didn't notice that earlier in the hospital because he was wearing a surgical hair net. I suddenly had trouble breathing as I stared at him. He was too perfect on the outside that it really looked so unbelievable. "A
"Tomorrow right after our wedding, I will give you a copy of this contract. Hide it somewhere where no one can see it. Make sure no one finds out about this, especially our parents, because otherwise, you will pay me one hundred million as stated in the contract," he said after one of his men took the pen and the contract from the table right after I signed it as if I'm going to tear it up if they don't take it right away from me.After he spoke, my attention quickly turned to him. My heart beat faster because of what I just heard.What the?! One hundred million?! Is he serious?! Where will I get one hundred million if our parents suddenly find out about all of this?!When he saw the surprise on my face, he smirked, still not taking his eyes off of me as if challenging me."You don't have to worry because when our agreement is already over without them knowing all the truth, I will give you one hundred million," he confidently answered that it just seemed like a very small amount of mo
Instead of paying attention to him, I just kept quiet and kept walking even though I didn't know where we were going to eat. I don't plan on talking to him right now because I'm still reeling from what he did to the man. I was about to continue ignoring him when I suddenly felt myself being lifted off the ground, which surprised me and made me scream unintentionally."You're going the wrong way, Miss," Stefano whispered and then led me in the right direction. He was holding me from my waist tightly.If I hadn't hit him on the arm, he wouldn't have let go of me and before I walked away from him, I rolled my eyes at him. I heard his laughter, which irritated me even more that's why I didn't wait for him to enter and sit inside the restaurant."What do you want to eat?" He asked while my eyes were on the menu in my hand right after he sat down. Instead of telling him what I wanted to order, I just talked to the waiter next to me."I would like Aglio Olio and some fruit shake, please."
Before I could even stand up from kneeling on the sand, I failed to stop Stefano from approaching the man.His steps were fast and even though I already ran as fast I could to catch up with him, I couldn't. It's all too late because he had already punched the man in the face again when the man tried to get up.I immediately pulled him away when I got close to him and just as he was about to punch the man again.What the fuck is happening to him?!"What do you think you're doing, Stefano?! Why did you suddenly punch him even though he didn't do anything wrong to you, huh?!" I shouted frustratedly.I couldn't stop myself from yelling at him anymore even though there were already people watching us around.It's so embarrassing! We will definitely be their topic again! But I don't care now! What Stefano did was wrong that's why I need to talk to him right away to make him understand that!"What?! Why can't you answer?! Why did you do that?!" I continued so I could get his full attention b
"Ugh! Let go of me! Let go of me!" I said repeatedly as I tried to remove Stefano's grip from my right wrist while he was busy talking to a police officer but I was unsuccessful.I was about to try again when he suddenly pulled me towards him and made me lean against his chest. He immediately wrapped his arms around my stomach to trap me and prevent me from escaping from him.When I looked up, my cheeks immediately turned red when I saw how many people were in front of us right now. Aside from the police, there were tourists watching what was happening, and what made me feel even more ashamed was when I saw the people I had lied to earlier about not being married and being single watching too.When my gaze met theirs, I immediately looked away. I felt the corners of my eyes getting wet. They must be thinking I'm a liar now and because of that, I suddenly lost strength to struggle and my head just dropped.I don't intend to lie...Stefano sensed it quickly because our bodies were just
Today marks the fourth day that he hasn't returned to our suite. It seems like he's been staying in a different suite for the past few days, especially since he even asked a staff member to pick up his suitcase just three days ago.Instead of thinking about him, I just chose to focus my full attention on reviewing but unlike the first time I hung out in front of our suite where there was peace and calmness, it seemed to disappear as the days went by and I didn't know the reason why.Whenever I lose focus on studying, I go swimming in the pool right in our suite, but right now, I have chosen to do something different.I just finished eating snacks and when I tried to go back to studying, I couldn't focus anymore that's why I decided right now to just go to various shops here on the Island to buy something for Maryland and Maritess.When I passed by a shop selling various keychain designs, I went inside. The people inside greeted me happily and I smiled back at them.It didn't take long
Stefano was behind me, that's why I couldn't see his reaction, and I didn't intend to find out anymore because it might just make things even more awkward between us. I just continued walking and looking around, pretending not to see what's hanging on the wall."Do you want to continue resting or do you want to eat now?" He asked as he sat down on the sofa in front of the bed that I was sitting on. "I'm still full and not sleepy because I slept a long time earlier on the plane," I explained. "How about you? You look sleepy. You should get some rest first," I added because as I look at him right now, he looks like he's sleep deprived. I don't know why he didn't sleep earlier while we were on the trip, especially since there were many beds there for him to sleep on. He paused for a few seconds first while not taking his eyes off me before he spoke. "Are you sure?" "Yeah, I'm sure. ""What will you do while I am sleeping?"Why does he ask so many questions? Should I tell him about it
We were just staring at each other while I cried silently. Having cried for most of my life for my family, I have already mastered the art of crying silently and without making any sound. I can see in Stefano's eyes right now that he wants to ask me more, but something is stopping him, and I know it's about what's written in the contract. It's better if he really doesn't ask about my personal life anymore because I don't intend to answer him no matter what.And because I wasn't used to someone else seeing me cry, I tried to pull my hands away from Stefano so I could wipe my tears, but he wouldn't let me. I tried again but he really didn't want to.I was surprised when he raised his right hand so that he could do it for me. He gently wiped my cheek while his other hand tightly clasped my hands, still not letting them go. I don't know, but I feel like his caresses are slowly calming me down. I also feel like I'm gradually getting sleepy. It's like I'm hypnotized by what he's doing to m
No asking of personal questions.Always be cooperative.No talking, kissing, hugging, and touching if not necessary.Can date others, but make sure it's far away and in a secluded place.Don't meddle in each other's lives.Jealousy is not allowed.No sex.Falling in love with each other is strictly prohibited.Those are just some of the terms and conditions contained in the contract. We had just finished dinner at an expensive restaurant with people who attended the civil wedding and when I entered my room, the contract was already on my bed. I really read everything right away and took notes so I wouldn't make mistakes in the future, especially since Stefano and I will be together for quite some time.I agree with everything stated in the contract. I decided to just treat him as a housemate so that our situation will at least be easier for me. The only challenge for me is not letting our parents know that Stefano and I have an agreement that our marriage will only last for three yea
Before they could speak again, I opened my eyes and slowly got up and sat up on the bed. They both turned to me at the same time and then rolled their eyes at me."Finally! The Disney princess wannabe is finally awake!" One of them said and crossed her arms against her chest.I didn't speak. I just looked at them. They were also looking at me but with disgust on their faces. I just saw them today so I'm not familiar with their faces. I don't know how to approach them, especially since it's so obvious that they don't like me.They were both wearing formal attire and I think the one who spoke was a fashion designer based on the white elegant dress worn on the mannequin next to her. The other person with her looked like a makeup artist based on the things that she was carrying."You seem to be able to take care of yourself, that's why we think you can also dress and apply makeup on your own without our help." Said by the makeup artist.What does she mean?"We are leaving now! We have a m
"Are you committing suicide, huh?!" Only when I heard the second scream did I realize it was Stefano's voice.I couldn't answer right away even if I wanted to because I just kept coughing and coughing. I also have trouble breathing properly and I can taste soap in my mouth. My heart is beating very fast too. Stefano seemed to notice that immediately because he moved right away and he was about to pick me up when I tried to push him away and because I didn't have the strength, it didn't even work on him."Damn it! I need to take you to the hospital now!" It sounded like he was so frustrated.I just shook my head in response to him. I have no intention of showing him my naked body. There's no way in hell I'm going to allow that to happen! It was a good thing that the entire bathtub was full of bubbles so my body was somehow covered even though I was already sitting down.When Stefano saw that I was really determined with my decision and there's nothing he can do to change that anymore,