I woke up with a heavy head. I was still lying on the messy bed. There was hardly anything covering me, so I shivered from the cold when I reached for the blanket. I was sweating profusely, but my body felt icy cold. Rodrigo was no longer in the room, and I was the only one lying down. I stared at the ceiling, trying to remember what happened yesterday. I felt so exhausted that it felt like I had lifted something heavy. I instinctively held my stomach when it suddenly churned. I was hungry. I turned on my side and tried to fight off the hunger pangs. There was no food in sight, and I didn't want to go downstairs. I was afraid of the people here. But after a few moments, I felt my throat getting dry. I couldn't take it anymore, so I forced myself to get up and look for what I wore last night. I only found Rodrigo's long sleeve, so I put it on. "Ouch..." I groaned weakly. I could barely stand properly as if my knees suddenly became weak. My head throbbed, and my rear end and back hurt.
Rodrigo left the mansion a while ago. He left me in the room, still stunned by what he said. We're getting married? Me? Am I going to marry him? I held my chest and went to the terrace to get some fresh air. Aren't his actions toward me enough? The traumas he inflicted on me, and now he wants to bind me to him? I held my chest. I don't want to marry him. I won't allow it! I jerked when someone knocked on the door. It immediately opened, and Bruno entered. I saw the surprise on his face when he saw me. I hadn't even changed yet because I was still shocked by everything that was happening. I awkwardly hugged myself, and he quickly turned away. "I'll come back when you're dressed," he said, placing a paper bag on the bed. "These are your clothes." "Where are we going?" I asked, wondering where he was taking me. "I'll accompany you to get ready for today," he replied. I furrowed my brow. I knew he had somewhere to take me. "Is Rodrigo serious about what he said earlier?" I asked, my
Bruno and I stopped at the resort. I didn't want to get out of the car yet, but Bruno opened the door. With tears held back, I got out and looked at the large house in front of me. Some staff members approached me with smiles. "Hello, ma'am. Are you Miss Jane Acosta?" the smiling woman asked me. She was wearing a hotel uniform. I had no energy left, so I just looked at her and nodded. "You look beautiful. Let's go inside. Gov is waiting." My eyebrow twitched when I heard what she said. Does that mean Rodrigo has been here all along? I took a deep breath and silently followed her. I wanted to run, but my feet seemed to have a mind of their own, following her lead. As we approached the venue, my heart pounded harder. I tightly gripped the hem of my dress as we walked. I said I would rather die than be tied to Rodrigo. But how? We went to the back of the large house. I immediately saw the red carpet on the floor as the large door opened. There were a few chairs on either side, unoccup
"Are you happy now? Are you?" I angrily said. I slapped Rodrigo's chest. I felt so heavy as if I was being crushed by everything that had happened. I married Rodrigo even though I didn't want to. And now Bruno was dead. Bruno died because of me! Rodrigo held onto my wrists and stopped me. "Stop it!" Rodrigo shouted. My whole body trembled, but I tried to gather my courage. "No! I've had enough, Rodrigo! You've got what you wanted! What more do you need from me?!" I sobbed. I couldn't bear to stay in his presence any longer. It hurt so much. The only person who helped me at his house was gone. It's my fault! "Just kill me!" Rodrigo suddenly pushed me onto the bed. I fell forward and tried to sit up. But before I could move, Rodrigo straddled me. He held onto my chin and slightly squeezed my cheeks with one hand. I was slightly agape because of the tightness and the pain as his nails dug into my skin. "I need you, Jane! Only you! And you won't disappear as long as I need you. You're
"Are you fucking serious?! You married her?!" Clarixto shouted in anger. Earlier, while he was in a meeting, his staff informed him that there was a disturbance in their mansion. That's when he found out that his nephew got married. "What are you doing, Rodrigo Navarro?!" Rodrigo took a deep breath and furrowed his brow as he looked at his uncle. "Uncle, can you relax? There's nothing wrong with getting married. I'm sorry I didn't invite you. You were busy." "You didn't tell me because you knew I would object! Are you out of your mind? You know who that woman is. You know she's a witness!" Clarixto slammed the table. "She might even be hiding your gold!" Rodrigo took another deep breath. His breathing became heavier, and his heart started beating faster. The room was cold, but suddenly he felt heat. He didn't like their conversation anymore. "I can watch over Jane more closely if she's tied to me, Uncle. Can we please stop? She's married to me, and it's done." "What about her moth
I was just sitting at the vanity table, staring at the mirror. Rodrigo allowed me to go to my own room here in the mansion. He left earlier, so my life has temporarily quieted down. He also gave me a cellphone, so I can talk to Mama all the time. I took a deep breath and set down the brush I was holding. I went to the terrace. I've been here for a few days, but I still couldn't leave. Even though I have a little freedom here, I still can't escape. Rodrigo didn't assign me a bodyguard anymore because he no longer trusts anyone. It's better for me that way because I couldn't bear it if anyone else died because of me. I heard the door to my room open, so I turned to look inside. I was startled when I saw Sir Navarro entering. Rodrigo's uncle. I often see him here in the mansion. We even had dinner together once. But I haven't spoken to him yet because I know they're all the same, lacking conscience. Sir Navarro smiled at me and walked towards me. "Jane," he called me. He stopped when h
"Rodrigo!" I shouted. Rodrigo continued to pull me until we reached a villa. We went straight to the room. Rodrigo pushed me onto the bed. I sat on the bed and looked at Rodrigo. "What is your problem?" "You are the problem!" Rodrigo angrily said and grabbed me. "I don't understand why no matter how good I am to you, you're still like this!" I was stunned. "Rodrigo, yes, I followed you. I let you take advantage of me. But the wrongs you've done to me can't be replaced by flowers or whatever gifts you give me!" I shouted when he suddenly jumped on the bed and held my chin. "Really? So you want me like this, huh?" He glared at me. I swallowed and couldn't respond. He pushed me down on the bed, and I lay there with my legs still hanging off the bed. "This is what you want? I will give it to you." "Rodrigo!" Rodrigo held my hands and placed them by my side. He suddenly kissed my neck. I jerked and struggled in his grip. "Let go of me!" "Stop or I will tie you up!" I stopped mo
I woke up to someone kissing my shoulder and neck. Surprised, I sat up to see Rodrigo smiling at me. He was already dressed in formal attire and his hair was neatly styled. "W-Why?" I asked, puzzled. I adjusted the blanket covering my body. "Be ready. Have breakfast. We have a party to attend, and I need you there," he said. I furrowed my brow. "A party? Where? What's happening?" "We're just celebrating because the construction of the resort has started. I also want to formally introduce you to people as my wife." I was even more confused. Does that mean the resort they planned before is finally happening? I nodded and held onto my blanket tightly. "I will go now. Some people will come here to prepare you, so have your meal, okay?" he said, kissing me on the head. I didn't reply and just nodded. I waited for him to leave before lying down again. Are we leaving again? Since the time I complained about wanting to go out again, he always takes me along. We often attend gatherings.