Vanessa struggled to break the kiss but he seemed to hold her with an iron fist. After he was done, he finally let go. Manuel wanted to speak, only to receive a slap from Vanessa. "How dare you kiss me?" She yelled at him.
She wanted to slap him again and he held her. A nurse suddenly appeared in the scene. "The patient in ward 6" she said briefly. She knew who Vanessa was so she had to inform her about the health of her grandma.By the time Vanessa got there, she met her grandma in a critical state.Vanessa broke down instantly, crying. She couldn't stand seeing Nanay suffer so much because of her incompetence."Granny, please stay with me. I promise to get the money today. I'll make sure you don't die, please hang on" she pleaded. Vanessa couldn't control the tears that poured down her eyes.While she was inside the ward lamenting her pains, Manuel was outside watching her. Adrian soon arrived."Have you done what I asked?" He asked Adrian and he responded."Yes, boss. Here are the reports" he extended the files to him. Manuel briefly went through the documents he was given. "She's owing $250,000?" He asked rhetorically.That isn't a large amount and he could cover for it."Have you contacted doctor smith?""We'll be transferring her grandmother from this hospital tonight" he declared.Adrian was about leaving to carry out the transfer when he called him back. "Do not forget to make sure that this hospital never opens again." He added.Manuel soon left the hospital. Vanessa was in the ward when some medical personnel came In to take her grandma away. "What's going on? Who are you people?" She questioned them but they ignored her.Before she could fight and try to stop them, two men from nowhere came and dragged her away. She fought hard with them."Please, don't take her away. I will pay back the money." She begged. Vanessa thought that it was doctor George who ordered that her grandma should be taken away because she owed him. Vanessa was forced into a car and was taken away by the men. She couldn't help but cry her heart out, frightened, that she has lost her chance of saving her grandmother.As they arrived at the mansion, Vanessa was confused. Why was she brought back to Manuel's villa?They took her inside until they reached the living room where Manuel was sitting on a couch.She was asked to take her seat facing him. "What's going on Manuel, why do you have to do with all of these? what do you gain from it" She questioned him angrily. Her tone increased as she spoke. Vanessa was so frustrated. Manuel loved seeing her boil in anger. It pleases him to know that his actions have an effect on her.A mischievous smile appeared on his face as he watched her react to it. With one hand gesture, he ordered one of the bodyguards to take the documents to her. Vanessa collected it hesitantly and she read only the heading and it stated, boldly, marriage agreement. She frowned her face at him. "I told you already, I'll never get married to you again, no matter what!" She declared. Manuel wasn't convinced that she meant it.Since he had so many advantages over her, "Your grandma is in my custody, right now. In one of my hospitals, she needs urgent surgery to be performed on her which costs about a million. I already cleared your previous debt, which means that you're indebted to me, Vanessa." He explained.Vanessa Was shocked, she didn't expect him to find out about her sick grandmother. it was her biggest secret. "What!" She exclaimed in shock as she frowned at him. "You took my grandma? How dare you?" She flared up at him. Vanessa tried to attack him but the guards held her back. "Let her" Manuel ordered briefly and they did. She came at him and he grabbed her and forced her to sit on his thighs. Vanessa realized what he did and she tried to slap him.Manuel was more powerful than her, he made her lay on the couch with one swift movement and he was on top of her. Vanessa felt irritated. His whole weight was on her and she felt crushed beneath him. Manuel gestured for the guards to excuse them which they did with immediate effect."Let go!" She demanded."No, I won't. Until you give me a response. Will you marry me?" He asked."No, never!" she Declared, struggling under him. "Then say goodbye to your grandmother " he threatened.She was forced to stare into his cold dark eyes. He furrowed his thick eyebrows, staring at her. Vanessa could see the anger in his eyes."Let me go!" She made a demand, pushing him away with all of her strength and when he finally let her leave, she jerked up from the couch."I want to see my grandma. Now!""You have to pay me $250,000 if you wish to see her. That's my condition. Or you marry me" He stated."You do not have to worry about any expenses after that. I will cover up for her treatments too. Remember, you only have tonight to decide." He explained and paused. "I'll send a wedding dress and the documents to you. If you're interested, meet me tomorrow at the marriage registry. 8 a.m, do not be late" he declared before leaving. Vanessa was lost in thoughts as she stared at the documents laying on the stool in front of her. What decision should she make? Marrying the same man who betrayed her In the past and made her go through so much pain? She was devastated, trying to figure herself out. She couldn't bare the thoughts of being married to Manuel and being a Mrs. Howells again. With quivering hands, she picked up.the documents from the stool and she read through them carefully. Her grandma needs this, she also does.VANESSAI am standing in front of the civil affairs bureau, clenching tightly onto my purse. I am dressed in a short beautiful white satin wedding dress, with long chiffon hands. Surprisingly, it fit me perfectly, outlining my hourglass shape. An ideal wedding dress, chosen by Manuel. I felt uncomfortable in the dress, not because of anything but it got me wondering how he managed to get my exact size of dress. In the past, Manuel barely showed me any attention or care about me. This is his first time offering to pick my dress. I hadn't planned on accepting to wear what he chose for me, but I had no choice but to accept it. Manuel was persistent, and his threats over me because he had my grandmother made me come here to get married to him again. I looked at the time on my mobile phone, it was thirty minutes past eight a.m., Manuel was late for our wedding again. I wasn't surprised because this is how he normally acts. It made me recall how he missed our engagement party and our wed
VANESSAIt barely took thirty minutes for the marriage registration to be done. From what I noticed, it seems like Manuel has already had everything planned out. Even the time when the registrar arrived. He knew that he wouldn't come by 8 a.m. but 9. And he purposely made me wait for him for one hour. Is he trying to test my patience?The marriage certificate was handed to us and we took a few pictures as evidence. "Here" Manuel handed me a copy of the certificate and he gave one to Adrian to keep for him.I stood up to leave the office, Manuel held and pulled me back."Where do you think you're going, Vanessa?" He questioned me. His cold gaze still bothered me so I tried not to keep eye contact with him."I have to go to the studio. I have a shoot today by 10 a.m. and it's almost time" I explained to him. I didn't allow him to say anything and j just left the office with my certificate in my hands.I was heading outside the office whenManuel suddenly appeared and grabbed me."What
VANESSA After Adrian dropped me off at the studio, I went inside and directly to my Manager's office. I know that Mr. Adams must be so disappointed in me for arriving late. I thought of excuses to give him as I proceeded inside, I couldn't possibly tell him that I've just gotten married. That might just cause another scandal in the news. No matter what, right now, my marriage to Emmanuel Howells must remain a secret from the entertainment industry. As I went inside the huge video production studio, all eyes were on me, including the actors, directors and props. I know that they all saw the news yesterday and must be curious to ask me about it. I rolled my eyes around, trying to make myself comfortable as I walked past them. "Isn't she the slut?" "Why is she here today?""Vanessa Sanchez has no shame! How could she show her face here?" I heard several whispers flying around about me. I ignored them and continued to walk through the crowd of people. Many of them stopped their ong
VANESSAAfter I've just had a mini brawl with Marina, I left to visit my friend Ciara who lived near my old apartment. Whenever I'm distressed, Ciara is the one who always talks to me and makes me feel better. At this point, I am so confused on what to do. As I boarded a taxi and took a seat on the passenger side, I laid my head, resting it upon the seat in the car as the taxi began to move. I subconsciously gaze outside from the car, my mind is filled with different thoughts.In Just two days, my life changed, taking a worse turn. My career is going down the drain and I've just accepted to be remarried to my Ex-Husband who has cost me so much pain in the past.The thoughts of the whole marriage irked me, and I felt uncomfortable about it.Tonight is our wedding night, did Manuel expect me to show up so that he can have his way with me. A few days ago, if I had known that it was Manuel who was In bed with me, I would've done something about it. Now, it's all too late as he's already
I spent an extra hour with Ciara. I wasn't in any way feeling like going back to the mansion— recalling the fact that it's my wedding night. Soon, Cia returned from the kitchen with the meal she cooked, while I was on my phone. Manuel called me an extra two times but I didn't take the calls. He even sent a text message, asking me to return before it gets dark. The time was only 6 p.m. and the day was still so bright. "Here's yours" Cia said as she dropped the meal on the table. When I sighted the food, I heard my stomach rumble in anticipation. I've just realized that I haven't eaten anything all day, while I was busy trying to fix my life.I instantly took the dish and ate it."It's delicious" I complimented her."I bet you can cook better," Cia said, as a brief smile curved on her lips. We continued to eat until a knock came on the door. For a moment, my blood froze. I turned to Cia and I asked her."Are you expecting anyone?" "Yes, sorry. I ordered some drinks for us" Cia ru
VANESSA "Ahhhh" the man's loud groan sounded, followed by a loud thud which sent him falling to the ground. Instantly, his other companions left me and they attacked Manuel. "Manuel…" I managed to call out his name.Seeing those three men surround and attack him, I did not think that he will be able to defeat them."Go wait for me in the car" Manuel ordered me. As I tried to go there, one of the men rushed and grabbed me.Manuel kicked him hard on his legs. Immediately he let go, I ran quickly towards the car and I got inside. I locked the doors and I watched Manuel fight the hoodlums. Picturing the whole scene, it reminded me of that night when the strange man saved me from getting violated. Manuel's fighting skills were unmatched and so was that mans'. He fought so well that none of those men were able to defeat him. I never thought for once that it was him who saved me that night. To think that the man never introduced himself to me, now I know why he did that.As the fight went
Manuel watched Vanessa leave the room, he didn't like the fact that she acted uncomfortable towards him. However, he knew that she had to get used to it because they are married now. Manuel turned towards the window, it was in the early morning hours. He picked up his mobile phone from the side drawer and he checked for any message notifications. He scrolled the screen of his mobile phone and surfed through the internet briefly.Manuel frowned immediately when he saw an article relating to Vanessa's scandal. He had already asked Adrian to take care of all the news concerning it and to also punish the networks that posted such news about his wife.Manuel instantly dialed Adrian's number and asked him to come to his room for a talk. After that, he stood up and went towards the bathroom. He spent only twenty minutes inside before he came out and when he did, he went to his wardrobe to get dressed in fresh clothes.A knock sounded on the door and Manuel asked the person to come in. As e
When Vanessa reached outside his room she instantly ran towards the other room that was prepared for her.She already made a deal to sleep in separate rooms with him so she had to go to hers immediately after they almost just got intimate.As she entered the room, Vanessa closed the door behind her fast, she leaned on and sat down on the ground slowly.Vanessa placed her right hand on her chest, feeling her heart palpitate fastly in her chest. What's this feeling? Vanessa asked herself rhetorically. How could her heart be beating for Manuel again after all he's done to her in the past? She is supposed to hate and despise him but instantly she allowed him to trick her into getting remarried to him and also made her his again? Vanessa felt used by Manuel.She stayed in that position for a while and when she finally stood up, she heard her mobile phone ring and she went to check who it was. These days, Vanessa was more vigilant with the type of phonecalls she receives. As she took the