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That night, Axel arrived home to the mansion and went straight to the master's bedroom.Nancy was still watching TV when Axel entered the room."Thank you for taking care of my wife," he told Nancy."You're welcome," Nany replied, turning off the TV and rising to her feet."How is she?" Axel asked Nancy, observing his wife's face, still sleeping on the bed."She had awakened one hour ago and begged me for a bottle of wine because she wanted to forget her misery. I refused her request, and then she went back to sleep again. I think when you chose Meghan over her, she was hit badly. She told me that she didn't want to live anymore. And she kept crying every now and then," Nancy explained sadly. "I'm worried about her. She looks so depressed and broken right now," she added.Axel breathed deeply, feeling tormented inside. "I'm worried about her too," he said in a despondent tone.Nancy saw the genuine concern gleaming in Axel's eyes. "You really hurt her big time. She looks awful, right?
Sherry just finished booking a ticket for the MR Liner, a passenger ship that would carry tourist visitors and holiday guests to the Heaven & Sea Resort located on an exotic island.Her journey would start tomorrow at 3:00 in the afternoon. It's just a three-hour ride starting from the city's port to the island's location.Excited for her vacation, she went to the closet, put her clothes and underwear on the bed, and then arranged them neatly inside the travel bag. She only needs one bag for her adventure. She wants to travel light so she only brought 7 days worth of clothes and several casual outfits for partying and dancing.She went to the bathroom and put her toiletries in one zip-lock bag.She stood in the middle of the room, thinking about what else to bring with her. Then she remembered the divorce papers. She went to the drawer, picked up the brown envelope and put it in the travel bag. She told her husband that she would sign the divorce papers after she returned home.She ne
When she arrives at her cabin, Sherry can't get over her shock at meeting someone who bears a great resemblance to her husband.She began pacing back and forth on the floor. Do they have the same personality as well?Although it's not impossible for two people to look alike, seeing an actual double of her husband is kind of surreal.Of all the people in the world, she met Axel's look alike in the resort. Ugh! What a bummer!She took a deep breath.Wait a minute...Why is she even bothered in the first place? She and that guy were not even on friendly terms; they just met here on the ship and they might not cross paths again.That Russell guy doesn't mean anything to her, so why would she let his presence affect her mood?Visibly shaken, she went to the balcony and sank into the chair, looking at the wide ocean surrounding the ship, trying to free herself from being so worked up upon meeting a guy who looked similar to her husband.She spent the rest of her time on the balcony, got bac
~Green Mansion~Axel was replaying the video that his wife had sent him. She was wearing a sexy outfit, dancing on the dance floor surrounded by men and holding a glass of alcohol.Oh my God! She looks drunk!Those men will eat her alive! One of them might put a drug in her drinks and she was done for the night. Worse, she will get kidnapped and taken somewhere.He has been calling Sherry for the past few minutes but she has not answering. Where is she?Was she still there in the night club? She didn't inform him that she had already arrived at her destination.His heart was filled with worry for his wife's safety.He needs to know if she is okay.He called her again, but this time she was already responding to his call. Thanks goodness!"Hello," she said in a sleepy tone."Where are you? You made me worried. Answer me!" Axel shouted."Relax, I'm still alive!" Sherry replied calmly."Thanks God! Where are you now? Are you still in the night club?" Axel inquired."No. I'm in my room ri
Sherry was confused about what to say to him since she already had plans to leave the resort this morning. She could tell him a lie and she wouldn't die. "Sure, no problem," she replied with a nod.Russell smiled sexily. "I love how you learn fast, sweetie. We could be dancing tonight in each other's arms all night long. You know what I mean," he said with a wink, hinting at where their relationship is going if she continues cooperating with him.Sherry swallowed the lump in her throat. "Um, you already finished eating. Can we leave now? I want to go back to my room.""Sure," Russell said, standing up.Sherry rose to her feet and walked to the door. She was surprised when she realized that Russell was still walking beside her. "Um, aren't you going back to your room?" she asked."I will go back to my room after accompanying you to your room. Don't worry, I just want to see you back in your room safely, then I'll take my leave," he explained.Dang. Sherry groaned inwardly. He is gettin
Russell swam after Sherry, feeling worried that she would experience leg cramps again.Sherry wasn't able to get far from him because her cramps returned again. She gasped, her face contorted in pain as excruciating pain gripped her leg. She looked at Russell with tears in her eyes. "The cramp is back," she said, misty-eyed.Russell reached her side. "I got you, sweetie. Just relax and worry no more. I will never leave your side," he said softly, wrapping his arms around her waist and pressing their bodies closer together."Thank you," she said in a grateful one. To her, it was a huge relief because she feels protected and safe in his arms. That was the moment when something changed inside her when it came to her perception of Russell.She was astounded when he planted a kiss on her head. A warm feeling wrapped around her heart. She looked into his eyes, pain forgotten for a moment. "Why did you kiss me?"Russell smiled. "I just feel like kissing you is a natural thing to do. I'm sorr
One hour later, Sherry's eyelashes fluttered. She opened her eyes wide and came face-to-face with Russell. He was looking at her intensely."Awake now, sweetie?" he asked, looking at her sleeping form like a precious baby.She smiled. "Yeah. Why are you looking at me like that?" she asked, amused.He caressed her cheeks. "I think I'm falling hard for you. Can you feel it too?"She giggled. "OMG! Why are you so damn serious?""Because I am. I really do. I want to take our relationship to the next level," he said in a serious tone.Her eyes widened in shock. "Whaaat?""Let's live under one roof like husband and wife and see if we are comfortable with each other. It's like trial and error. A living arrangement, a prelude before we get married. We can get married if you can tolerate my attitude and quirks, and I am certain I can endure anything you throw at me. I will provide everything you need during the three months that we're living together," Russell said in an animated tone.Sherry
Russell observed Sherry's face. He's been serious with her but he noticed some doubts flashing in her eyes. "Sweetie, I'm sorry that I've been pressing you so much regarding my intention towards you. But there is a saying that if you find the one, don't let that person go, because if you do, he or she might no longer be yours. You understand what I mean?"Sherry only saw honesty and sincerity in his eyes, and she appreciated that from him. He is the kind of man who knows what he wants and is determined to get what he wants. She feels that he is the perfect guy for her because they are both loyal to the one they love.She smiled broadly. "I think we are compatible because when we fall hard, we stick with that person, thick and thin. Am I right?""Yeah, of course, sweetie. That is why we should be together. I know that you already accepted my proposal to live with me to see if we are compatible with each other. But sometimes I have the feeling that I'm the only one who is serious about