Everyone deserves a second chance.
We all make mistakes. Valerie's death shouldn't be blamed on either Michael nor Marietta.
But what happens when the end is sweeter than the beginnning?
Why not allow us watch a couple who fight and push through all odds so as not to make the same mistake?
Why not allow us enjoy their romance mixed with some challenges as they fight for their love?
Let's read how they gave each other their all and put their antagonise to shame.
Winning back her heart is unlike the other books. I'll try my best. I've always given my best.
All I need is a support.
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Michael's POV A MONTH AGO We were about to make love when Etta suddenly winced in pain. “The headache. I can't take it anymore,” she screamed. Lifting her off the ground, I called out to the guards. “Get the doctor ready. Now!” I commanded. Getting into the car, we aimed towards the hospital. Etta, on the other hand,, has blacked out. And her body was already getting cold. “Can you go faster than this?” I yelled at the driver. “Yes, boss,” With the driver going at a higher speed, we could hear the police calling out to us. I've vowed to stay quiet and bring my enemies under my feet in the secret. But I cannot. I need to save her. “Marietta stay with me,” I cried out. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I hugged her tighter. “I've lost our daughter. I can't lose you too. Please!” I shouted. Soon, the driver pulled over and I quickly dashed out of the car into the hospital. Everyone will passed through couldn't believe it. I could hear murmurings and muttered behind but tha
Michael’s POV“Let me get this straight.” I took a pause.“Are you saying she’s never going to remember what she has done all through her life?” “Yes. Except she has someone beside her who can help her regain memories,” the doctor replied.As much as this favoured me. I felt sad as well.I knew she was already finding it in her heart to forgive me. But I wanted her to remember everything.How it had all started.“And also, I’d advise that you make sure she doesn’t have access to any painful memories,” the doctor added.Does that mean she has to forget that she lost her daughter as well?This doesn’t sound fair as much as it seems to have favoured me.When I told myself I wanted to win back her heart. I never wanted it this way.“This is your fault,” Was all Bella could say before leaving me in the doctor’s office.Those memories were like yesterday. But I made sure to do something for Etta.Announcing her health status to the world. Asking that everyone be fair to her.She just lost h
Marietta’s POVThe chirping of the birds and the little patters of the rain had woken me up from sleep. Just then, I reached out for my phone, and it was gone. Not just that, I can’t find Michael as well.I ran my hand through my hair, trying to remember what had happened last night.“I was at the Hollywood–”A knock on the door jolted me out of my thoughts. It was no one else but Clara.“Good morning, ma’am,” she bowed with a grin.She wasn’t in her casual wear, and apart from that, she looked so happy.“Okay,” I replied slowly. “What’s going on?”“Surprise!” Bella came out of hiding with some shopping bags in her hand. Her giggles were one in a million. She looks happier than usual.Everyone around me emits a very good aura. This should be a good thing, right?But why do I feel like there’s something more to this?“Where’s my phone? And where’s my–where’s Michael?” I asked, clearing my throat.Everyone and everything looks new to me. And yes, I don’t know. I feel shy calling Michael
Michael’s POVJust as I saw that, I knew I had to do something about it. Now that the whole world knows I’m not dead, the Sterling would want to get back with me.After all, the idea they thought they stole from me crashed. And right now, the citizens are starting to lose their confidence in them.The election is a few months away, and people are starting to back up Donovan. But what they don’t know is that I’m the face behind it all.“What is the latest information, Donovan? And is Jace still with us?” Apparently, my undercover agent Jace has returned upon hearing that I was back. And I’ve made sure to pair him with Clara to find out more about Katty and Gloria.“Yes, boss,” he replied. “Jace is still with us.”“And as regards the election. People are looking for whom to support. I can put us out there to divert most of the Sterling's supporters to ourselves. What do you think?”“Do that quick.”“On it.” Just as Donovan left, the next news on the internet left me in a total state of
Marietta’s POVJust as we were about to enter the lodge, I suddenly took a pause. Looking behind me, I saw someone whose face I couldn’t forget and whose name lingered in my mind. “Elsie?” I whispered.As much as I couldn’t remember whatever it was we shared. I definitely remember that at one point in time, I’ve met him before.When? Where?How?These are the questions I couldn’t answer. But with Clara and Bella here, I knew I couldn’t walk up to him.“Guys,” I called, smiling sheepishly.“I think I forgot something with Michael. I would like to go get it back.”“Clara can do that,” Bella interrupted.At first, I looked behind me to be sure he was still standing before adding. “What if he was naked?”“Oh my God.” Bella gasped before reaching for the door knob.“Just go and get it yourself.” She answered.Making her way inside, I expected Clara to also leave with her. Gesturing with my eyes for her to leave, she insisted on staying.“What’s going on? I’m your boss. And you have to li
Marietta’s POVSurgery?Did I miss out on something? “I had a surgery?” I repeated.I need to be sure I haven’t heard the wrong thing. This has to be some sort of–or maybe I just got the wrong person.“You never knew you had a brain surgery?” he asked.“Oh, that reminds me. I think your so-called ex must have asked the media to take it down,” he concluded with a nod.Leaving me utterly confused about what he was saying. Maybe I was wrong to have approached it.I could have just stuck with being innocent to all of this. Because right now, I’m beginning to feel a bit faint.Running my hands through my hair. I took a step back, reminding myself to be calm. “What are you talking about?” “I can see that you have no idea what has happened to you. What did that madman do to you this time?” He lashed.His face was all flushed and he looked so pissed. “Come with me, and I promise I’ll tell you everything,” he said, reaching for my hand.Following a stranger whom I barely know doesn’t even m
Michael’s POV“Do some artificial respiration. She’s still breathing,” Bella yelled.I wasted no time in adhering to what she had suggested.“Did you say anything to her? I think I asked Clara to always be with her every time?” I said, breathing some air into her.I cannot lose her too. I’ve already lost a daughter.“C’mon, Marietta,” “You cannot die now, please!” I shouted.I was about to order them to get a nurse when Etta finally breathed out.I felt a bit weak, as my legs cringed beneath me. For a second I thought I’d lost her.My heart raced faster, knowing the kind of history we both had in the past.If this happens, then the world will never look at me the same again. It’s enough for them to think we killed our daughter. I cannot have the reporters put us out there again.Laying her on the bed, and adjusting the air conditioner, I turned towards Bella.“What happened?”“She said she wanted to come pick something up at your side,” Bella rolled her eyes.Even though I’ve been t
Marietta’s POVI woke up a few hours later to see Clara awake. It was more like she was watching me. I could see in her face that she was really sleepy. As for Bella, she was already fast asleep, her head placed on the pillow not too far from me.Just as I tried to get up a headache hit me. “Ouch!”“You are awake?” Bella asked, rising to her feet almost immediately.Ignoring her, I felt a bit faint. Just immediately, memories came flushing back.My heart raced faster as I could see images of what I had done. Me talking to people. It felt like I was in pain.Then the memories stopped at the burial ground where I saw my little daughter being laid to rest. Tears flooded my eyes, as I turned towards Clara and Bella.A teardrop fell off my eyes, and many followed as I yanked off the duvet, rising to my feet.Bella quickly jumped to her feet, aiming for the door. I watched her swallow hard before asking, “Where are you going?” As for now, Bella and Clara are not the major issues I have. I
Marietta’s POVUpon getting back into the suite where we had lodged last night, I could see some of the staff staring at me awkwardly.Each of them is careful with their choice of words. After all, they’ve been warned. One wrong word from them, and their job is over. I dashed into the room where my belongings were and started to pack them without wasting much time.Just then, the door flung open, revealing Aiden, looking devastated and confused.“What are you doing?” He asked, coming closer, but I refused to bulge.All I did was focus solemnly on the clothes I was arranging into my bags.“This ring belongs to you, Marietta,” he said, his voice low. “I’m not taking it back.”I didn’t say anything. Couldn’t.I was so tired. Tired of being the only one hurting, of loving like it was some kind of punishment.Tired of waking up every day with my heart in knots, wondering what would break next.So no, I didn’t fight. I didn’t cry.I just kept packing.“I’m done, Aiden,” I said quietly, dra
Michael’s POVNo sooner had I left the ward than I saw Marietta and Aiden getting out of the car.This guy really looks rich, judging from his looks and everything surrounding him.The cars, the hospital, the bodyguards–everything screams of luxury. I hid myself well so as not to be seen by Aiden. I wish Marietta could be alone so I can talk to her.Right now, I’m not in my right senses. I feel so confused and sad. My heart is unstable. What I feel for Donovan, and Marietta–I don’t know what it is. I feel so confused. I had waited for a few minutes when I saw Marietta dash out of the hospital in tears. I quickly made my way towards her, but she met me with a slap, one that stung my cheeks badly.“Let it out!” I yelled in anger. Grabbing her hands to repeat the same process, she snatched them off me. “What the hell do you think you are doing, Michael? Are you insane?” She screamed.“Yes. I’m insane about you. Don’t you get it?” I answered, trying to grab her by the hand again.Th
Marietta’s POVAiden hugged me tightly, thanking the doctor countless times, as we watched his mother being rolled into the ward on a stretcher.“You can check back in the morning. We need to perform some surgery on her,” the doctor continued.I could see the joy radiating on Aiden’s face. It was much greater than before.As it should. I’m sure he’s the happiest man on earth. His mother woke up the same day he proposed to me. I’ve never believed in miracles, but this right here was one.“Thank you so much doctor.” Aiden said with a handshake while we watched the doctor walk away with one of the nurses.Turning to face the bodyguard, Aiden beckoned on their leader. “Keep an eye on my mother. And make sure no harm comes to her,”“Yes, boss.”“Listen,” Aiden’s hand entwined with mine, while pointing his left hand finger to the guard, “If a strand of her hair gets touched, you will not just be fired. You’ll spend the rest of your life in jail.”“We’ll guard her with our lives,” he respon
Marietta’s POV“I’m sorry for leading you on,” I replied, my face filled with regret.That night, I never intended to sleep with him, but I was drunk. I wanted to get Michael and everything out of my mind.I still couldn’t accept the fact that my daughter was dead, as at then that I started to regain my memories. All I wanted was to escape from my reality, and now I didn’t know I had dragged Aiden along with my shitty life.“What am I supposed to do with you?” I asked, but Aiden cut in abruptly.“Don’t leave me,” was all he could come up with as he reached for my hand, his eyes desperately boring into mine.“Do everything you want with me, but don’t leave me, Marietta.” he shook his head, rubbing his hand against mine.“But-” “No buts, please. Stay with me,” he pleaded with tears welling up in his eyes. “Can you just trust me this once. I’m not Michael.” He repeated, pulling me closer. “What can I do to prove that wrong, Etta?”“We are going to have a lot of people talking about us
Marietta’s POVMy breath hitched as I felt him closing in on me. I couldn’t process my next word as I swallowed hard, my eyes fixed on his Adam's apple.Did he mean what he said? “Relax,” he smiled, before helping me put the seatbelt on.“I was only joking,” he giggled a bit, and returned to his seat.I felt my heart pumping faster as I quickly hid my trembling hands.That was a fast one. I can’t believe I’m falling for someone who looks like Elsie–I mean, Jackson and Michael. I don’t pray to ever have those kind of people in my life ever again. “I’m sorry I frightened you,” he replied.With his hands still on the wheels and his eyes on me, I nodded abruptly.“That startled me,” I smiled briefly before holding back. “You might want to focus now,” I said, feigning a smile.All through the journey back to the office, I couldn’t believe Aiden would risk his life to come looking for me.Why could he have done that? Was he really in love with me? Michael has never come to my place wi
Michael's POV “You cannot do this to me, Donovan,” “Renounce Marietta and take me.” Donovan continued. I could read him like an open book. But even with all my guesses. I was still wrong.“Fine. If you want to have access to everything I own. You can have it,” I said grudgingly. He chuckled a bit, before placing a small little wet kiss on my lips. “I think our two hours are almost up, Michael. Why don't you choose now?” Donovan raised a brow, lifting his shirt to check the time. “Donovan I–”“Tick tock, tick tock.” He continued. It was clear to me right now that it was me he wanted. He knew I wouldn't have agreed. But what can I do in this situation? Donovan wasn't ready to help me out of this place. And one thing is certain. If Donovan leaves here, then I'm finished. I can't be convicted the second time. Donovan had saved me the first time with my Granny's influence. This will be the second time. And if I don't accept his love, he might as well depart. Leaving me to the
Marietta's POVI had woken up that morning and realized last night was nothing but a dream. I had dreamt of him coming to my hotel room. I just had to pass the night there. I couldn't afford going to the place Mr. Felix my manager has booked for me. I was a bit drunk and celebrities life are being monitored. Going all the way to the place given to me by the company couldn't deny my image. Just as I was about to get out of bed. Clara my personal assistant walked in. "The manager asked of you last night. And why you didn't seem to go to the house," Clara broke the silence. "And what did you say?" "I told him you have some unfinished business," Clara cleared her throat. "Good," Handing over some files to me, I scanned through and noticed that I was still in one way or the other linked to Michael. "And when did the Whitmore invest in the acting world?" "Mr. Felix included them and-" She wasn't done talking when I made my way into the bathroom. "We are going to the whitmore's
Marietta's POVI had woken up that morning and realized last night was nothing but a dream. I had dreamt of him coming to my hotel room. I just had to pass the night there. I couldn't afford going to the place Mr. Felix my manager has booked for me. I was a bit drunk and celebrities life are being monitored. Going all the way to the place given to me by the company couldn't deny my image. Just as I was about to get out of bed. Clara my personal assistant walked in. "The manager asked of you last night. And why you didn't seem to go to the house," Clara broke the silence. "And what did you say?" "I told him you have some unfinished business," Clara cleared her throat. "Good," Handing over some files to me, I scanned through and noticed that I was still in one way or the other linked to Michael. "And when did the Whitmore invest in the acting world?" "Mr. Felix included them and-" She wasn't done talking when I made my way into the bathroom. "We are going to the whitmore's
Marietta's POVI had woken up that morning and realized last night was nothing but a dream. I had dreamt of him coming to my hotel room. I just had to pass the night there. I couldn't afford going to the place Mr. Felix my manager has booked for me. I was a bit drunk and celebrities life are being monitored. Going all the way to the place given to me by the company couldn't deny my image. Just as I was about to get out of bed. Clara my personal assistant walked in. "The manager asked of you last night. And why you didn't seem to go to the house," Clara broke the silence. "And what did you say?" "I told him you have some unfinished business," Clara cleared her throat. "Good," Handing over some files to me, I scanned through and noticed that I was still in one way or the other linked to Michael. "And when did the Whitmore invest in the acting world?" "Mr. Felix included them and-" She wasn't done talking when I made my way into the bathroom. "We are going to the whitmore's