As Marco sat in the principal's office, his heart was pounding in his chest. He knew he had messed up big time, and now he was going to face the consequences. He fidgeted with his hands, his eyes fixed on the floor, unable to meet the stern gaze of the principal. He felt like he was drowning in his guilt.The guilt was eating him alive, he had promised himself not to turn to Chris.That he shouldn't give the boy another evidence that he could get a rise out of him and from the look on his face, she thought so too."I'm disappointed in you, Marco," the principal said, his voice low and firm. "You know that violence is never the answer, yet you still chose to punch Chris. What were you thinking?"Marco didn't have an answer. He knew he had made a mistake, but at that moment, all he could think about was how angry he was at Chris. How quickly people seem to forget all Chris has done to him since he knew him.He has had fun taunting him for weeks, months, and years making fun of his clot
As Marco hurried down the hallway to get away from Chris and go on to class, he suddenly heard someone calling his name. He turned around to see Raina running towards him, her face flushed with anger."What's going on, Marco?" she yelled as she approached him. "Why are you acting up today?"Marco felt a sinking feeling in his stomach. He knew that Raina had a way of seeing through his lies and excuses. He couldn't keep the truth from her."I'm sorry, Raina," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "About the fight with Chris"Raina's eyes widened in shock. "What? Why would you do that?""I couldn't let him bully Kelvin," Marco explained, he still felt angry at Chris "I couldn't let that happen."Raina's expression softened, and she stepped closer to him. "I understand that it's hard, Marco," she said gently. "But violence isn't the answer. You know that."Marco couldn't tell her his punishment, she would freak out of she heard it.He fidgeted a little as he struggled with the tru
Marco walked into the classroom, his heart pounding with a mix of anger.Raina told him Marco was still waiting and she had to go talk to the teacher.He made his way to his seat, avoiding eye contact with his classmates, who seemed to be whispering among themselves. As he sat down, Kelvin turned to him with a sad expression."What did the principal say?" Kelvin asked, his voice filled with concern.Marco sighed heavily before answering, "He suspended me for a week."Kelvin's expression turned even more sorrowful, "I'm so sorry, man. You were only trying to defend me"Marco leaned back in his chair, his eyes closed as he replayed the events that happened in the hallway. The memory of the confrontation with Chris, the insults, the punches, and the eventual suspension, is still fresh in his mind.Seeing Kelvin's hurtful expression, Marco explained. "I don't regret standing up for us, but I guess I should have handled it differently."Kelvin nodded, understanding the difficulty of the s
"Who is that girl you are talking to?" Raina asked Marco as he came out of the bathroom.Marco sighed to himself, "Raina, I already told you, no one.""That's not what it looked like." She said."What are you trying to say?" Marco asked."I mean, Shantelle told me that you guys were cozy." "You are listening to Shantelle now? I thought you didn't like her?""That's not the point, Marco." Raina stomped her foot."It was just a girl I met, she so happens to be at the same ice cream shop with me. We talked for a bit." Marco explained."What did you guys talk about?" Raina asked.Marco paused what he was doing, "Don't start this, Raina. I am allowed to talk to women.""Well, not for that long?" Raina interjected.Marco rolled his eyes at Raina's questioning. He was getting tired of her always assuming the worst of him. "We just talked about school Raina. It wasn't a big deal."Raina crossed her arms, "Really? Did you talk about the school? That seems unlikely."Marco sighed, "Okay, fine.
Kelvin led Marco to the kitchen and poured him a glass of red wine, placing it in front of him at the kitchen table. "Alright man, now tell me what's going on. What's been bothering you all day?"Marco sighed, knowing that he couldn't keep his thoughts bottled up any longer. "I went to the ice cream shop earlier and I happened to meet a girl there. We had a short conversation and it was nice, but nothing happened."Kelvin nodded, taking a sip of his wine. "Okay, and why is that bothering you?""It's bothering me because Raina's friend saw me there and assumed that I was there to flirt with this girl. She went back and told Raina, and now Raina is suspicious and thinks that I'm hiding something from her," Marco explained, frustration creeping into his voice.Kelvin raised an eyebrow. "And are you hiding something from her?"Marco shook his head. "No, of course not. I have no interest in this girl. I was just there to get some ice cream and happened to run into her."Kelvin nodded, tak
As Marco walked up the stairs, his mind was racing with thoughts and emotions. He couldn't shake the guilt he felt for lying to Raina and he couldn't stop thinking about the girl he had met at the ice cream shop. He knew he had to get away from his thoughts, even if it was just for a little while.He entered his room and closed the door behind him, taking a deep breath. He walked to his bathroom and turned on the shower, letting the sound of the water calm him. He undressed and stepped into the warm stream, feeling the water wash over his body.For a few minutes, he just stood there, letting the water run over him. He closed his eyes and took deep breaths, trying to clear his mind. The only sound was the steady rush of the water, and the only sensation was the warmth of the steam.As he lathered up with soap, he thought about the events of the night. He knew he had been in the wrong, but he didn't know how to make it right. He wondered if Raina would ever forgive him if she ever f
"Marco, you still haven't told me who you are going to meet," Raina said.Marco sighed for the umpteenth time. This is all he has been hearing since he woke up. It's like Raina didn't sleep at all."I am going to see my godfather,""Don't play coy with me, Marco. I had no idea you had a godfather." Raina pointed out.Marco shrugged, "Well, Raina. There are a lot of things you don't know about me."Thank you for telling me." Raina rolled her eyes."It's always one thing with you, do you enjoy fighting with me? Because I swear that's all you do." Marco said.Raina's eyes blazed as soon as he said that and Marco knew he was going to be late.Raina stood up, glaring at him."Excuse me?" she asked, she placed her hands across her chest."What is it that you want from me?" Marco asked.He turned to to give her his full attention, maybe that's the problem. He has not been paying attention to her."What do you mean by that?" Raina glared at him."I am asking you, Raina." Marco snapped."I wan
Raina stood frozen, staring at the closed door as if she was in a daze. The sound of the door shutting echoed in her ears, causing her to flinch involuntarily. She couldn't believe what had just happened. Marco had just walked out on her. She had never felt so alone in her life.She had no idea if he broke up with her or if he needed a break. Raina sighed to herself.As she waited for a minute, she hoped that Marco would come back, that he would change his mind and apologize for his behavior. But as she heard the sound of his car door slamming shut and his car driving away, she knew that it wasn't going to happen. Marco was gone, and she was left to deal with the aftermath of their argument.Raina slid down the door, her tears flowing freely down her face. She felt like her world had just collapsed in on itself. She blamed herself for being so insecure that she wouldn't trust him. She knew that her insecurities had been a problem in their relationship, but she had always hoped tha
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