"I..." he started, but he didn't know how to finish.Marco's heart was pounding in his chest. He had never thought about Lily in that way before, but now that she had brought it up, he couldn't deny that he was attracted to her.Lily reached up and touched his cheek. "It's okay," she said softly. "I'm not asking you to make a move or anything. I just wanted to know if the thought had ever crossed your mind."Marco swallowed hard. "I...I don't know what to say."Lily smiled a hint of mischief in her eyes. "You don't have to say anything," she said. "Just...think about it."With that, she turned and walked towards the kitchen door. Marco watched her go, his mind racing. "What the heck was that?" he asked himself.Marco heard Lily rummaging in the kitchen but he didn't dare go in there.Not knowing what else to do, he ran upstairs to his room to take a breather. Lily came out of the bathroom."Marco, help me..." She stopped short when she realized there was no one there."Marco!" There
Lily stood at the foot of the stairs, her heart pounding in her chest.She had no idea if she had the guts to face rejection if Marco didn't appreciate this. She could still hear the sound of water running from the bathroom. A mischievous smile played on her lips as she thought about what he would look like underneath the sprays of water. Lily's mind raced with thoughts of surprising Marco. She tiptoed up the stairs, careful to make as little noise as possible. The anticipation of seeing Marco's reaction thrilled her, filling her with a mix of excitement and nervousness but at the same time fear for his reaction.she reached the top of the stairs, Lily hesitated for a moment. Doubts began to creep into her mind. What if Marco didn't appreciate the surprise? Her desire to connect with him and share an intimate moment overruled her apprehensions. She took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and opened the bedroom door. She took off the remaining piece of clothing she had on and ap
"Shit!" Marco exclaimed, his voice laced with panic and frustration. "How the fuck did she get in here?" Lily asked, her voice trembling with a hint of fear. She couldn't believe that Raina had interrupted them."I gave her a key," Marco admitted, his voice filled with regret as he realized his grave oversight. "You forgot to get it back," Lily muttered, her tone filled with disappointment. She quickly reached for the underwear she left on the floor, slipping them on hurriedly, she didn't want to be naked while she was making her defense.First, Marcelle then Raina, either the universe was trying to tell her something or it was just a fucking coincidence.Marco took a deep breath, He wrapped a towel around his waist, the fabric providing a thin layer of modesty."Marco!" Raina yelled again."What is it, Raina?" Marco asked,Raina looked up surprised to see him standing there. "What is this?" She asked as she waved a piece of clothing in her hand.Marco tried not to react when he
"That was..." Lily breathed hard.She had no idea what to say. She lay next to Marco who chuckled, equally out of breath as well.They said nothing, just catching their breath. It was like they had run a marathon."Do you regret it?" Lily voiced.Marco shook his head before he remembered to use his voice."No, I have no regrets.""Are you sure ?" "Trust me, I have no regrets. Do you?""None," Lily confirmed.The silence was deafening until Lily burst out laughing."Why are you laughing?" Marco asked her.Lily pointed to the Chandelier and Marco followed her gaze.He burst into laughter, "What the hell?""How did that get up there?"On the chandelier were Lily's panties, they burst into laughter again."I must have thrown it there by mistake," Marco admitted.In his rush to get into Lily's panties, he must have thrown them up there."Oh well," Lily shrugged."I am so thirsty, want me to grab you something?""Water."Marco shrugged on his briefs and headed down to the kitchen.His mout
“What are you going to do?” Lily asked.Marco blinked, he looked at Lily with a look of uncertainty, “I have no idea what I am going to do I know I am but I am sure one of them includes killing that ex-boyfriend of yours.”Lily laughed, “It can’t be that bad. I will follow you to talk to my father.”“No, I will go alone. It’s better if I do it alone.” Marco pointed out.“Why do you think?”“Because I don’t want your father to think I am spineless and cannot defend myself.” Marco pouted.“Okay then, I will be on standby just in case.”“That would be nice.”Marco yawned, he was tired and was in urgent need of sleep.“Come on, let’s go to bed.” Lily hooked her arms around Marco’s and dragged him.“I am so excited yet scared to see what my father would do to you,” Lily said once they were upstairs.Marco paused, “I thought you said he was harmless?”Lily shrugged, “That was until he sent that text, I can’t guarantee your safety.”“You can’t, what?” Marco was shocked, he glared at Lily wh
"Marco," Anthony said with a frown. He regarded Marco from head to toe before shaking his head."Before you start, I am sorry. I should have asked for your permission before doing anything." Marco pleaded.Anthony turned to him, "Wait, you are only sorry that you didn't ask for my permission?""Yes.""So you are not sorry about sleeping with my daughter?"Marco shook his head instantly, "No.""I see."The silence made Marco uncomfortable, it didn't help that Anthony was walking in circles around him."Sit down, Marco." Marco sat down."Do you know why I called you here?" "Not a clue.""I wanted to see for myself if my daughter has made another mistake again."Marco looked up instantly, "What do you mean?""I know she dated Marcelle to spite me and it didn't work out well because the guy is a dick."Marco's eyes widened as he looked at Anthony who just smirked at him."What?""Oh please, don't act so shocked Marco. You know the guy reported you to me.""I am aware of that but only b
"What?" Lily was shocked."I got you the dress,"Lily's eyes rose to her eyebrows, she quickly pulled the dress out from the bag and examined it.She let out a low whistle, "This is lovely. How on earth did you...""I know your favorite color is red and I tried my best to get a dress that suits your taste.""Wow, Marco. This is lovely.""I know, I would be waiting for you.""Okay, give me thirty minutes," Lily said as she skipped upstairs.Marco shook his head at her, he was excited at her reaction.Of course, he wasn't looking for anything but he was glad to see her acknowledge his actions.He sat down on had couch waiting, Marco looked down at his outfit and he was okay to go.He wasn't shabby looking, thirty minutes wasn't just thirty minutes. He knew how girls were."I am done," Lily announced.Marco looked up, surprised at her punctuality."Oh wow, you look beautiful.""Thank you," Lily twirled, giving Marco a view of the dress.Marco liked what he saw, it was satisfying to know
Lily felt like a princess with Marco guarding her. The smile on her face could not be contained.She appreciated the gesture and it warmed her heart generously."Where are we going?" she asked.Marco shook his head, he had forgotten to make reservations for their date."I forgot to make a reservation." He hung his head, too ashamed to face Lily."Don't worry about it. There is this great restaurant I searched for. You don't need a reservation ." Lily informed him.Marco smiled, He had no idea making decisions like this needed time. He was impulsive yet he had nothing planned."I am so sorry about this," he apologized."It's not your fault." she comforted.Marco opened the car door for her and closed it after she was comfortable.He got into the driver's seat, he turned to Lily."Where is this place?""Downtown, why?" "So that I can put the address in the GPS." "Oh, 12th Newyork street opposite the Grandeur Library.""Wow, even the address sounds grand ." Marco joked."Yeah, it's so
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