(Serena's POV)The atmosphere inside the car was tense. We just returned home from Germany, and having him in the car made the experience even scarier. We were scheduled to remain at the hotel, but he apparently changed his mind.He was keeping silent the entire flight for eight hours, and now that he's more tense, it makes me feel uneasy.Was I to blame?I wanted to explain all that happened at Harold's house, but Marcus's fury took over his thoughts and feelings. Since hours ago, I had been controlling my tears from falling. Sincere to say, I'm worried. If I utter a word, I'm worried that he'll hurt me as well. I was worried he would say I was flirting or having an affair with Harold. I also never wanted this to occur.Here, I am a victim. I didn't intend to do that.He turned up the engine, sending my hammering heart in my chest to the point of terror. I am afraid that if I try to stop him, he will turn all of his rage on me.Thankfully, we made it to the mansion without incident.
(Serena's POV)I opened my eyes and looked up to see if he was awake when I felt the faint movement of his chest against my palm. He was undoubtedly awake. His wide-eyed with his agitated ocean-blue gaze.He quickly scantled the room. I kept quiet, allowing him to take everything in around him. His eyes only met mine after a brief period of silence, and as always, it sent sparks racing through my body. Did he calm down? My heart was racing while fidgeting with my fingers. I admit, I'm anxious about what words would come out of his mouth. It feels like it's happening again. By the time he threw the pictures of me with another man in a bed, the time when he deadly glared at me, the time when he divorced me harshly.Will he believe his eyes and not my words? Again? He took a glance at the bed before turning to face me once more. At his perplexed expression, I sigh. His eyes squinted as he noticed the fabric wrapped around his palm when he looked down at it. "You cut your palm and got
(Serena's POV)"Serena?"I didn't notice the car already halted in front of the mansion. Marcus stride inside the house first without a word for the whole time the ride back home.I smiled at Kevin who opened the door for me and got out of the car. Nana welcomed me with query eyes. I just smiled at her and stride to my room without a word to her. Lying on my bed as I stare blankly at the chandelier above me. How I wish I can provide light on my own happiness too.Why can't I even do that? Why am I punishing my own feelings?I sometimes question my decisions. I was sometimes confused by the words that came out of my mouth and mind. Was I genuine? Or was I pretending to avoid getting hurt by the people around me?The argument that Marcus and I had this early morning brought me into chaos. My mind, my heart, my whole self is in chaos. However, this should be ended. This is what's best for both of us. We were just hurting our own hearts if we continue being like this.Marcus...Damn, th
(Serena's POV)I was lifted from Marcus's lap in such a manner that I was facing him."Tell me what have you gone through Serena. Tell me. For the first three months after our di-- separation, you went missing. What happened mi amore?"How does he know? I was kidnapped for two days and went hiding for the rest of the months before decided to go along in my life and work at Lily's cafe.What if he gets to know the truth? Those monsters who molested me. Those monsters killed my inner soul.No... The truth must be buried in my heart for good."Nothing," I whispered. How painful a lie was this? These letters let my chest burdened."What?" He asked again.Okay Serena, if you want him to let go of this topic you need to be more stern."Nothing. If you have ever loved me, then don't push this topic." I rudely yelled in his face. As I stood up and made my way to the bathroom.After I closed the door, that's when I noticed that I was no more wearing a sweater but rather a pink colored nightgo
(Serena's POV)"As long as you won't dare to leave this house."I froze.Marcus's last sentence sends shivers down my spine. I suddenly sense that being at his side for the third reason is really not a good idea.When can we stop this chess game? Until we're both injured and he takes everything from me? My brows crumpled as I glares at him with rage. "You agreed to end this game, Marcus." I almost yelled at him but I remember that people here might hear our not-so-normal conversation. "That argument is what I mean, Siri. You keep saying to stop this game. Who says I'm playing here?" He's provoking me with his sly smile."Marcus please, let's make this conversation serious.""I am serious, Serena." He said with a solemn stare in my eyes. How can I make this man forget me and his feelings towards me? "Why can't you just forget me?" I said under my breath but he has a healthy hearing and probably heard my whispering."How can I do that? I lost you once because of my mistake. Now that
(Serena's POV)The rest of the day went without incident. I spent the majority of the day in my room and ignored Marcus. I can't help but return every sensual touch Marcus gives me when he gets closer. Am I sick?But my worries about Marcus are spreading inside of me. It was all my fault again. I turn his effort into ashes. My gaze kept flitting to the wall clock hanging on the wall and heaved a deep sigh. Time had passed by like a blur. It had left too quickly. I didn't enjoy how quiet the house was at all.Not one bit.Marcus was working his butts off at his office. What's the use of me here anyway? My presence here is not that significant in his life. I'd prefer to work at Lily's cafe--Right! I must give her a call.I dialed her number but she's not answering any of them. Is she busy? How's her cafe? I'm so damn worried about her. I wanted to ask permission to Marcus in visiting Los Angeles at Lily's cafe but I'm afraid he wouldn't let me. My train of thought was broken by a k
(Serena's POV)I stare pensively up at the ceiling as I didn't sleep well last night. I was supposed to buy medicine at the pharmacy last night but someone interrupted and messed with my brain and heart again.And now I've been lying in my bed for the whole day. Not doing anything and it slowly dying me inside. What in the world did I do to myself? If I don't take action to stop these feelings, my life will take a sharp turn from this point.Marcus is being stubborn to death. I know how eager he is if he wanted something. He won't surrender unless he says so.Despite all of that, who the fudge is Lauren?I've met Marcus's friends and relatives before but not her. Her face was somewhat familiar but I can't recollect those times where I possibly saw her.I was wondering why he let her stay here. Is she special? Did he meet her during those times I'm not at his side? I wanted to ask Marcus but I was always led by fear. I am on the fence, confused between my brain and my heart. I'm afra
(Serena's POV)I shifted on the bed as an unpleasant noise rang out in the room. I swerve to the side to ignore the annoying sounds. But to my dismay, that obnoxious sound continued to ring ceaselessly, making me sigh in annoyance. While looking for the phone on the nightstand, I sought. After a short while, I finally reached for the phone and rose from the bed. Reset the alarm and throw it back on the nightstand.I really wanted to fall back asleep, but then I remembered that this alarm was set up to serve the young master. To have fun with that lady. How can Marcus put that snotty, wealthy brat out of my thinking capacity? However, I neglected the fact that those two are also rich brats, therefore one rich brat would always support a second rich brat. It is also a natural occurrence.I rub my sleep-deprived cheeks as I struggle to get out of bed and shake my head in an effort to get those thoughts out of my head. I quickly enter the bathroom to complete my morning ritual. I took a