After breakfast, Raina had gone to his bedroom to relax while Marco sat in his living room, feeling guilty about what had happened with Raina. He knew they had both wanted it, but he couldn't shake the feeling that he had done something wrong. He had always been one to follow the proper way of dating, taking a girl out for dinner, getting to know her, and then maybe moving things to the bedroom. But with Raina, things had happened so quickly.As he sat there, lost in thought, an idea came to him. He could make it up to her by taking her out on a proper date. He knew just the place, a small Italian restaurant a few blocks away. It had a cozy atmosphere, great food, and just the right amount of romance.Excited about the idea, Marco got up from the couch and went to his room. He knocked slightly on the door before pushing it open.Marco walked into his bedroom and found Raina lying on the bed, staring blankly at her phone. "Hey, you ready to go?" he asked, trying to sound upbeat.Rai
As they drove towards the hair and makeup salon, Raina couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by their generosity of Marco. She had never experienced anything like this before. The boutique they had just left had been a dream come true, and the dress that Marco had bought for her was nothing short of spectacular. She couldn't wait to wear it.When they arrived at the salon, Raina was taken aback by the modern and chic décor. The walls were painted in a soft shade of pink, and there were bright lights around the mirrors that reflected off the white countertops. There were several chairs lined up next to each other, each with a large mirror in front of it. The floor was covered in shiny white tiles, which added to the clean and sophisticated feel of the place.As soon as they walked in, they were greeted by a friendly receptionist who directed them to the waiting area. Raina sat down on one of the plush chairs and looked around. There were several people in the salon, all of them getting
Raina twirled around in her new gown, admiring how it fit her like a glove. Marco stood in awe, taking in her beauty. He was dressed in a black suit, which made him look even more handsome."You look stunning," he said, taking her hand."Thank you," Raina replied, blushing.As they walked out of the salon, the people on the streets stopped and stared. They looked like a power couple. Marco opened the car door for Raina, and she got in. He walked over to the driver's side and got in too."Where are we going?" Raina asked."It's a surprise," Marco replied with a grin.Raina chuckled. "You're full of surprises today."Marco took her hand and kissed it. "I want to make this night special for you."They arrived at the restaurant, and Marco got out of the car and opened the door for Raina. As she stepped out of the car, she gasped at the sight of the restaurant.It was an open-air restaurant with a stunning view of the city. The tables were adorned with flickering candles and red roses. Sof
Marco sat at his desk, staring at his phone, contemplating the best way to ask Raina to prom. He wanted it to be perfect, something that she would never forget. He knew he couldn't do it alone, so he picked up his phone and dialed the number of an event planner he had heard about from a friend."Hello, this is Marco. I'm interested in hiring your services to plan a special event.""Of course, Marco. What kind of event are you planning?""It's for prom. I want to ask my girlfriend in the most special way possible."The event planner's voice became enthusiastic. "I love it! Tell me more about your girlfriend and what you have in mind."Marco went on to describe Raina, her likes and dislikes, and how he wanted the proposal to be unique and unforgettable. The event planner listened carefully and took notes, asking questions here and there.Once Marco was done, the event planner said, "I have a few ideas that I think you'll like. How about we meet in person and go over the details?""Sou
"You want to go to the park?" Marco asked.Raina nodded."Okay, then let's go to the park," he said.Marco looked out the window and saw that the sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and they were both eager to spend the day together. They decided to make their dishes to bring to the picnic, and they were currently in the kitchen, preparing and packing everything up.Raina was in charge of the sandwiches, and Marco was in charge of the salads. As they worked, they chatted and laughed, enjoying each other's company."So, what kind of sandwiches are you making?" Marco asked as he chopped up some fresh vegetables for the salads."Turkey and avocado," Raina replied, spreading mayonnaise on the bread. "With lettuce, tomato, and bacon. What about you?""I'm making a Greek salad," Marco said, tossing some feta cheese into the bowl. "With tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and a lemon vinaigrette. I figured it would pair well with your sandwiches."Raina smiled. "You're so thoughtful."As they
Marco and Raina slept together as soon as they came home from the pack.They forgot that the next day was a school The alarm blared as they woke up, they quickly rubbed their eyes and stretched their limbs before getting out of bed. "I hate your alarm," Raina grumbled."I hate it too but it gets the job done," Marco answered.They shuffled their way to the bathroom, still half asleep, and began their morning routine.First, Marco turned on the faucet and washed his face with cold water to help wake himself up. Raina did the same, splashing her face with water before reaching for her toothbrush. They both squeezed a small amount of toothpaste onto their brushes and began brushing their teeth. Marco brushed in a circular motion, making sure to reach every tooth and gum, while Raina preferred to brush back and forth in a gentle motion.As they brushed, they hummed a tune and occasionally made silly faces at each other through the mirror. After a couple of minutes, they rinsed their
Marco and Raina sat side by side in the car, the soft hum of the engine filling the air around them. It was still so early in the morning, and the sun was just beginning to rise, casting a soft orange glow over the horizon. Marco was behind the wheel, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly as he navigated the quiet streets of his suburban neighborhood.Raina, meanwhile, sat next to him, staring out of the window as they passed by rows of neatly trimmed lawns and well-kept gardens. She was lost in thought, her mind wandering as she contemplated the day ahead. Marco turned on the radio and started flipping through stations. "What do you want to listen to?" he asked Raina."I don't know, surprise me," Raina replied with a smile.Marco grinned and turned up the volume as a popular pop song came on. Raina laughed and started singing along. They were both excited as they sang along to the song.During the drive, the ride became silent and the excitement died down as both individua
Marco rolled his eyes as he took a deep breath. He just wanted to get some air, he should have remained in class.Of all people to encounter in the hallway, it had to be them. He was in no mood for their nonsense and a look at Raina's face told him she wasn't in their mood too.Chris and Dahlia stood there, leaning against a locker as they stared at Marco and Raina with a look of disdain.Marco could feel the tension wafting from Chris and it made him want to laugh. He had forgotten all about their little scheme to break them up.It didn't work and now they are pissed at them."You have some nerve, Marco," Chris said lowly.Marco kept quiet, he had just gotten his cool back, and he couldn't lose it now."What's that supposed to mean?" Raina fired at him."Are you guys dating now?" Chris asked as he pointed between the two of them.Dahlia glared at them with hatred in her eyes and Marco sighed.He had no energy for their troubles and he genuinely wanted to get away from there."Let's g
The grand decorations adorned the ballroom with an air of regal elegance as if it were a fairy tale brought to life. The theme of the night was none other than royalty, and every corner of the ballroom was beautifully adorned with twinkling lights, cascading flowers, and royal insignia.Transporting everyone into a world of fantasy and dreams.All eyes were drawn to Marco and Lily as they stepped into the hall. They looked good and on the theme. They made for a truly captivating sight as if they had stepped out of a storybook. The music played, Marco's eyes locked with Lily's, and he couldn't resist the opportunity to seize the moment. With a playful glint in his eye, he adopted a charming British accent, saying, "May I have the honor of this dance, my lady?" Lily giggled."Why, of course, kind sir," Lily replied, mimicking the accent, her laughter like sweet music to his ears. She placed her delicate hand in his outstretched arm, and together, they gracefully made their way to
"When I tell you that you are crazy, believe me," Lily mumbled.She rested her head against the headrest and covered her eyes with a sleeping mask.Marco grunted and did the same, it was going to be a long flight.Marco and Lily's flight touched down at the bustling airport, and they both let out a sigh of relief. Stepping off the plane, Marco felt the warm breeze of London enveloping them, and excitement filled his nostrils.Lily, with a slight yawn, turned to Marco and said, "You know, after this long flight, we should go rest a little before we go to the big house."Marco, however, seemed hesitant. "I understand that you need rest, Lily, but I need to take care of it now. If we get it done quickly, we can then relax and have a great time leading up to the prom back home."Lily smiled understandingly, knowing how important it was for him to come here. "Alright, I get it. Let's do what we need to do first, and then we can enjoy ourselves without any worries."They collected their
"What the hell is going on here?" The voice bellowed startling Marco from sleep, he gazed with sleepy eyes into the eyes of Anthony.Marco looked around him and discovered that Lily was still sleeping with the sheet covered but it would take a fool not to guess what they had done.He sighed, not making a move."I believe I asked a question," Anthony said."You know we live together, were you expecting something else?" Marco asked.He got up gently, thankful he had slept with his boxers.He put on his shorts and headed downstairs, well aware that Anthony was following behind."Marco," the man questioned.Marco went to the fridge and took out a bottle of water."I am talking to you, boy."Marco leveled him with a bored look, "What do you want?"Anthony stepped towards him in a threatening manner."I told you how I felt about sleeping with my daughter.""Was this before or after you shot my dad?" Marco asked. Anthony stood there, his eyes locked onto Marco, his mouth hung wide open in
Marco said nothing.He just stared at Lily wide-eyed."You what?" he asked.Lily shrugged, "I thought we could sit down and talk about us when this is all over but the issue with my father is hanging over my head."Marco took a step closer, "Lily,""No, hear me out."Marco kept mute and just listened, Lily took a deep breath."I love my father, I do but what he did is unforgivable. I am not going to lie that I will be sad if you kill him but I understand.""So you will hate me?"Lily shook her head, "I will be sad but like I said, I understand."Marco nodded.Lily stretched out her hand again, this time Marco took it and they went home. "Stay here, Marco," Lily said, her voice trembling slightly. "I need to grab something from upstairs."Marco nodded, trying to hide his anxiety. He trusted Lily's decision, but this situation was unlike anything he had ever experienced. He had no idea what to do.As she disappeared up the stairs, he was left alone with his thoughts and the haunting s
Marco sat alone at the dimly lit bar, his fingers wrapped tightly around a glass of amber liquid. The scent of alcohol filled his nose and calmed him, the chatter and laughter of the other patrons. But Marco was lost in his world of turmoil, his heart pounding in his chest like a drum.The bar was his refuge now, a place where he could drown his sorrows and numb the pain that was gnawing at him. The whiskey burned his throat, but he welcomed the sensation, hoping it would distract him from the storm raging inside. His thoughts were a chaotic whirlwind of anger, fear, and desperation, threatening to consume him completely. Tonight, everything reached a boiling point, and Marco felt like he was losing control.He glanced around the bar, observing the carefree smiles on the faces of others. Envy gnawed at him. Why couldn't he be like them? Why couldn't he let go of his anger and simply enjoy the moment? But the darkness within him refused to let go, gripping his heart like a vice.
A bang woke Marco up from sleep.All the shopping yesterday had worn him out. It was worth it.Seeing the smile on Lily's face made him happy.He rubbed his eyes all weary from sleep, and looked around to wonder what jolted him awake.Marco could have sworn he heard a bang.He stood up and padded to the door thinking Lily was knocking, when he opened the door, there was no one there.He took the stairs to check the front door, switching on the lights at the same time.He turned on the porch lights and frowned when he noticed an envelope lying on the floor."What the hell?" he muttered to himself.He looked around before he picked it up. He slammed the door shut.Lily came out of her room, rubbing her eyes."what's going on?" she asked."Fuck if I know," he muttered to himself.Lily came down the stairs and looked at the envelope."What's in it?""Lily, I just picked it up. Haven't gotten a chance to see it yet."Lily ripped the envelope open and let out a sigh, "It's a flash drive.""
*Flashback*With the drink in hand and a frown on his face, the boss looked like the epitome of business.A call had woken him up this morning, the voice on the other end asking for a meeting. The boss had frowned.He didn't set up any meetings and there was no plan for one.He had questioned the caller but wasn't the least suspicious because the caller he knew very well. He took a shower and prepared for the impromptu meeting. While showering, he remembered his son and decided to give him a call later because they were yet to talk.He had a cheque to give his son but he hasn't gotten the chance to. He wanted to talk to his son about his move to London and now stoked he was.They could finally be together and be an empire just like he had envisioned.Boss hummed a tune he knew all too well, he had a brooding feeling in his belly but he didn't want to dwell on it.Lots of things go wrong in his line of business but he had no reason to fear.Anthony was his best friend and he had his ba
Chris paced the floor, almost wearing a hole in it. The movement made Raina so dizzy."Would you stop doing that?" she snapped.Chris turned to her sharply, "Are you mad? You are the cause of all this.""How? Forgive me for trying to rectify your mistakes." Raina yelled."My mistakes? You are the one who went to confront Marco.""Yes only because I believed your lies."Chris laughed, "Oh don't act so innocent in all of this, you were there through it all. You played a part in it too."Raina gaped at him, "You are such a bastard."Chris laughed again, "I know, isn't that why you stuck with me? The bastard who gave you everything you needed."Raina glared at him, unable to believe he was telling the truth.She had come back here after Marco had left her speechless.Unable to believe the look on his face when he told her off. She was guilty but what made her so irritated was him being strong.She always assumed he would always be the same starry-eyed boy that adored her and looked at he
"So, what kind of dress are you looking for?" Marco asked, glancing at Lily's reflection in the dressing mirror."I want something elegant and timeless, but also a little unique. I'd love a dress that makes me feel like a princess," Lily replied, a dreamy look in her eyes.Marco rolled his eyes, "Fucking bull." he said.Lily scoffed."I need you to make the right decisions today," she said."Lily, I swear I am trying but I am tempted to let you go to the ball looking like a half-wit."She pouted, "That's mean.""So is dragging a man out to go shopping with you.""Well suck it up, I have no other friends and you will do the trick."Mars sighed, there was no winning for him, he has lost this battle.From when Lily dragged him out of the house, he has been grumbling about unfair life is to him, she has shushed him each time he heard him.Marco willed himself to get into it. Lily looked excited and he guessed he should be too since she was doing this for him. The first boutique they visit