My heart raced as I anxiously inquired, "What happened? Is he alright?" My voice trembled with worry."He's fine. We just need to ask him a few questions about a minor incident at the bar last night. We have to hold him for questioning and he'll have to pay for the damages he caused," the Officer explained.I felt a mix of concern and disappointment for Elijah's actions. I desperately wanted to know the truth. Taking a deep breath, I looked at Marcus standing before me. "Could you please take care of Marco for a while?" I asked, trying to maintain a steady voice."It's an emergency, Marcus. Elijah is at the police station," I pleaded with him."What?!"I asked in disbelief."Elijah Is in the police station. I need to go now"I said.Marcus nodded, his face serious. "I understand. I'll take care of our son and find out what really happened to Elijah."Grateful for his understanding, I nodded. "I promise I'll inform you as soon as I have any updates.""Alright," he said, placing a reassur
"What?" I exclaimed, my brows furrowing as I locked eyes with him."Seriously?!" I added, disbelief evident in my voice."You know how I can love a man despite his flaws," I explained to him."But why did you leave me before? Don't you love me even a little bit?" he questioned, his gaze fixed on mine."You know I endured all the mistreatment from you before I finally gave up," I reminded him of all the pain he had caused me."Elijah never treated me that way, so he deserves my love more. You don't have the right to dictate what I should or shouldn't do," I asserted.Leaving him standing there, I hurriedly made my way to the room to retrieve my bank card. The damages caused by Elijah needed to be settled, and I wanted to do everything I could for my fiancé, who had always been understanding and protective towards me. He was my rock, my shield, and my armor.As I entered the room, I noticed Marco peacefully sleeping. Unable to resist, I leaned in and planted a gentle kiss on his forehea
I could hear the urgency in Marco's voice, and my annoyance quickly transformed into concern."What's the matter, son? Is everything alright?""I just really miss you, Mom," he replied.His words touched my heart, but I couldn't help but feel annoyed that it was his father who had prompted him to call me and ask me to come home earlier.Nevertheless, I remained calm as I spoke to Marco."Don't worry, I'll be there soon. Is everything okay with you and your dad?""Yes, mom. What time will you be home?" Marco inquired."As soon as I can," I assured him."Just wait for me there, my dear. Would you like me to buy you a cake?" I asked, trying to lighten the mood."Wow, I'd love that, Mom! Thank you!" Marco responded, clearly delighted by my offer.After ending the call, Elijah asked me who had called, and I informed him that it was Marco."Marco is waiting for me to come home. I really need to leave now," I explained.He smiled at me, his dark hair gently tousled by the breeze."I understa
I could sense Marcus' presence lingering behind me, causing my unease to intensify. Swiftly, I maneuvered myself away, desperate to create some distance between us. Although I knew he meant well, ever since the incident, I couldn't shake off the discomfort that enveloped me whenever he was near."Hey, why don't you team up with Marco to start baking the cake?" I proposed, hoping to divert Marcus' attention away from me.Marcus appeared slightly taken aback, but he swiftly regained his composure and flashed me a smile."Sure, let's get started," he responded, making his way towards the kitchen where Marco eagerly awaited our arrival.I caught a glimpse of Marco's beaming face as he observed us. It was evident that he yearned to witness us bonding harmoniously."You are so sweet, mom,dad,"he smiled."Let's begin,son" Marcus told him.Relieved, I let out a sigh and observed as Marcus and Marco began gathering the necessary ingredients for the cake. As much as I desired to be part of the
"Let's play pretend and act like a couple just for tonight." he said.My mind couldn't comprehend what Marcus was asking of me. He wanted me to play the role of his loving wife for just one night? I furrowed my brows in disbelief and shook my head, unable to find the right words. "What?!"His eyes pleaded with me, begging for understanding. "Please, just listen to me. I know it's a big request, but I promise it's only for one night. I want us to have an opportunity to connect on a deeper level and truly understand each other."His sincerity was undeniable, and I couldn't help but let out a sigh as I settled down on the couch beside him. "Why, Marcus? We're already great friends. We don't need to pretend to be something we're not."He gently took hold of my hand, his eyes reflecting a tinge of sadness. "Friends? It's obvious that we're not really, and there's always been something more for me. I can't help but wonder, what if we had a chance to be like that? Just for one night, I want
Sitting on the Veranda with Marcus, our drinks in hand, we engaged in a heartfelt conversation about our lives. Despite my deep-seated animosity towards him, there was an undeniable sense of solace in his presence. Tonight was different, and I couldn't quite pinpoint why. Perhaps it was the influence of alcohol, or maybe it was the way he gazed at me with such tenderness in his eyes.Breaking the silence, Marcus uttered, "You know, I've never believed in having a happy family before."I chuckled, taking a sip of my wine. "Well, we can't deny that you're a good father to Marco."As I savored my drink, Marcus poured his heart out to me. He had always been reserved, but tonight, he seemed more open and vulnerable. It was evident that he needed to unburden himself.With every word he spoke, I could sense the anguish and sorrow in his voice. He shared his painful childhood, recounting how he had never truly experienced happiness."I've just never felt like I had a happy family," Marcus con
After a while, we embraced each other tightly before parting ways. I quickly wrapped myself in a cozy blanket, trying to shield my vulnerable state. Taking a deep breath, I couldn't deny the undeniable truth - this was more than just a physical connection. Our eyes locked, silently acknowledging the depth of our emotions. A wave of self-hatred washed over me, as I knew deep down that this was a betrayal to my fiancé. What on earth had I done?Tears threatened to spill from my eyes as I failed to protect my own heart. Determined to distance myself, I abruptly stood up, only to be pulled back by Marcus. Our gazes met once again, and his sweet words weakened my resolve. I was aware of the mistake I was making, but I couldn't resist staying with him."Please stay," he pleaded."You know this is a colossal mistake, Marcus!" I cried, my emotions overflowing.Yet, he simply held me tightly, causing my heart to ache with every beat. Once again, I was defeated by my own emotions.The following
In the evening, as the sun began to set, I glanced at my watch and realized it was nearly 6:00 pm. With a sense of urgency, I swiftly finished preparing myself and made my way downstairs. As I descended, I noticed Elijah's car parked outside, indicating that he must have arrived early. Knowing the importance of our dinner meeting, I didn't want to keep him waiting.As I reached the bottom of the stairs, I spotted Kate and Marco engrossed in a playful game. Marco, curious as ever, approached me with a question, "Mommy, where are you going?"With a gentle smile, I replied, "I'm going to a dinner meeting, my dear."Meanwhile, Marcus, who was busy cooking, seemed taken aback by my appearance. Concerned, he inquired, "Are you leaving? Where are you going?"I reassured him, "It's just a dinner meeting with Elijah and a client.'I responded to Marcus."I'll be back soon, okay? I love you!"I said to Marco.In response, Marco lovingly declared, "I love you more, mommy."Casting a quick glance a