The family's prestige is an important one…*****To be honest, Liza had not given any thought to the situation in respect to the media and how it would seem to the world. She was not a newsworthy person until her engagement to Mike, so it’s understandable if she was not thinking of that. Besides, it’s their business, her and Mike. She did not think it should concern any other party. Looking at Mike’s face now, it seems she was wrong to think that, but does she really give a damn? It was his fault for lying and deceiving her.“I don’t think I care about all that, Mike.” She told him with a careless shrug.Mike could not believe his ears.“You don’t care? Do you know how this will look to my friends and my family? Especially how my mother will feel about it?” He really could not believe Liza did not care about his family having met and love them.At the mention of his mum, Liza felt a twinge that seemed like guilt. Remembering how the elderly woman had accepted her so calmly without j
Accept the relationship or bear the pain…*****Bending his head to the left, he considered. “Twenty four hours? Okay, Liza, you have your twenty four hours, but just know I have my eyes on you, if you try anything funny, I will hunt you down and make you pay for it. This Saturday, we will walk down the aisle together, as husband and wife. Don’t even doubt it.” He warned before moving to the door.Liza’s face was all white as she allowed Mike’s threat to penetrate her brain. “My eyes are on you.” “Don’t try anything funny.” The most fearful thing was that she believed him. Mike was not the type to make empty threats. As his former assistant secretary and personal assistant, she should know.Just when she thought he was gone, he came through the door of her bedroom again and Liza almost fainted when she saw him walking to her in a determined step.Stretching his hand towards her, Liza flinched, but he only picked up his jacket from the chair beside her.He gazed at her mockingly, havin
I really don't mind your shortcomings******‘Feel like a stranger? After being away for just two days? Really, Liza?’ For the first time in his adult life, Mike wanted to stump his foot.Knowing how ridiculous that would look like and unwilling to be a source of humour to that Witchery Liza, he settled for grinding his teeth together in frustration.He was sure even Liza could hear the sound as he grimly left the room to get her a bottle of water.Watching his ramrod back as he walked away in deep annoyance, Liza wanted to laugh hysterically, but she settled for a chuckle.‘Serves him right for going about threatening her of all people. Liza is not going to make this easy for him.’ She promised with an evil glint in her eyes. A moment later, Mike came back with a bottle of water and staring furiously at the woman presently frustrating his life, he passed it to her.“What is this, Mike? You surely don’t expect me to drink from the bottle? I am sure you have a glass cup somewhere, don
Even superstitions should be sometimes respected…*****Glaring fiercely across at him, she wanted to hit his face. ‘What an obnoxious ruthless man. He must be truly despicable to say this to me.’ Furious to hear his assertion, Liza picked the bottle of water sitting on the table in front of her and she threw it at him.He of course flexed it off without a blink, and then, the annoying man had the audacity to laugh.Liza folded her arms across her chest belligerently, watching him catch his fun at her expense.Honestly, Mike had been trying his best to control himself but when he saw Liza’s expression, he could not hold it again.He gave rein to his amusement and even though he knew the more he laughed, the more infuriated Liza became, he could not stop himself.Liza was not happy with this of course, but despite this, she found his humour to be infectious and before she could give herself a stern warning not to give in to his manipulations, she found herself chuckling along with hi
A Glorious wedding…******It was a beautiful wedding, the talk of the town as the beautiful not too hot sunny Saturday saw the assembling of various dignitaries all over world.The media world was all agog with the activities and flare as they came to capture the faces of their favorites, from actors to world known musicians and footballers, to politicians ruling the political world and of course also, the presence of the bigwigs controlling the business world were noted.Although Mike had appointed Jerry Latman and his company as their official media head for the occasion, there were still more than a hundred press men and women around to capture the beautiful moments.The wedding had started in the morning and the elegant and charming Mike Stanford had stood in front of the altar watching for the entrance of his beautiful bride while his gentle looking Mother and their families and friends watched on with a pleased, happy smile. The whole city was present to wish their top eligibl
A wedding is sweet with good surprise… ****** Though he was slightly disappointed she could not share the loving views with him, he quite understood she was tired and she needed the rest. He knew the past few days had taken a toll on her, more mentally than physically of course, but it was still a stress nevertheless, despite his mum and family being the ones to handle the majority of the event. With a loving soft smile, Mike watched the woman beside him as she slept happily with no worries to mar her face. Having left the reception in a run to the cat calls of friends and families, Mike and Liza had immediately left for the airport in the private limousine, with their chauffeur expertly navigating at the traffic. Although he had a private jet which he can personally pilot to anywhere in the world after attaining his licence at age twenty one, he and Liza had decided weeks back to book a first class tickets, so they can have the full experience of it. Now, after three hours of f
There should be good chemistry in relationships….****** Mike knew he had to pretend some interest, pasting a cheerful look on his face, he nodded.“Hmm okay, chicken and pasta it is.” He couldn’t pull off the look though, his voice sounded dispirited as he took a seat.Liza watched him, speechless.“What?” Mike asked when he noticed the look.“I am too tired, Mike, and I am hungry.” She exclaimed.“Meaning since I am a horse, I am not tired and I should cook the meal for us, Isn’t it?” He asked with a mock frown.“Bravo. You are so smart, dear husband.” She clicked her fingers with a radiant smile and then just because she was Liza, she added more insult by tweaking his cheek childishly before putting everything Mike would need to make the meal on the counter.Mike watched, speechless.‘This woman, she really does not have any fear for me again. Is this what marriage will do to a man?’ He thought morosely, unsure if he wanted Liza to take him for granted.But when she turned to stre
A conditional marriage is pure hell…*****Even in his passion filled haze, Mike noticed the change in her body and her breathing and he immediately stopped to look at her.“Is everything okay, babe?” He asked in a concerned voice while his brow pinched itself together in worries.Either she was unable to answer or she did not want to answer, Liza pushed a bit roughly at Mike’s chest and then she made her escape to the bathroom.Not sure of what exactly happened, Mike did not get up from where he was kneeling for a long time as he kept staring at the door in which Liza made her escape.But after awhile, he realised she was not out yet and a bit worried now, he rose himself to go to the door.Having noticed the door was locked, he knocked and called softly.“Liza? Is everything alright?” He waited but there was no response.After a few minutes of more patience, he wondered if he should do something, and just when he was considering breaking the door, he heard a click and Liza walked ou