Marco kept smiling all through the class, he had no idea why he was happy or giddy.He just found himself smiling for no reason. The bell rang and Marco packed his books and headed to his locker.Kelvin wasn’t in school today but Marco figured he would be eating lunch alone today. Marco jumped as his locker slammed shut.He looked to the side to see Chris glaring at him, Marco sighed. He was getting bored.“Resorted to stalking, have we?” he asked.Chris just kept glaring at him.Marco looked at Chris with boredom in his eyes, his lips pulled into a sneer as he told Chris, "This is beginning to get boring. It looks like you have nothing else to do." Chris, already irritated, shot back, "Well, maybe if you were charming enough, I would have left you alone." The atmosphere was heavy with tension, and Marco's boredom seemed to amplify the weight of the silence.He kept waiting for Chris to do something but he just kept looking at him with disdain."I wanted to come here and give yo
They fell into an oppressive silence as Marco's words hung in the air. Dahlia shifted uncomfortably, her eyes darting around the cafeteria, searching for an escape. Marco's gaze remained fixed on her, his expression patient. He had known Dahlia enough that he could see through her feeble attempt to brush off the truth.Dahlia unfroze, she stared at Marco with wide eyes before she relaxed. "I ran into a wall." Marco rolled his eyes, "you have to come up with a better lie than that. Who did that to you?" Dahlia's heart pounded in her chest, each beat echoing in her ears. She felt the weight of Marco's question pressing down on her, but the truth remained lodged in her throat, unspoken. She opened her mouth to respond, but no words came out. Fear gripped her, rendering her speechless.Marco sighed, his patience slowly wearing thin. "You know I won't let this go, right? I need to know when you started wearing heavy makeup."Tears welled up in Dahlia's eyes as she struggled to find
"What the hell? Marco asked.Lily was still giggling, she couldn't hold it."Your ex is pathetic."Marco looked up sharply, "Raina? Raina sent this.""Yes, she called to tell me to be careful.""Interesting, what more did she say?"Lily sat down on the couch, "She said, it was the exact thing you did to get and pushed her to cheating.""That girl doesn't quit." Marco sat beside Lily, "I wanted to tell you something.""About Dahlia?" Marco did a double take."How do you know her name?""Raina told me.""Of course she did. She is fast." Marco muttered to himself.Lily stared at him but didn't say anything after that, " She is a psycho, do you know that?" she asked him.Marco sighed, and he shook his head. He had nothing to defend himself with.He was the one who was blind to all these faults and it was beginning to dawn on him.Why would Raina call Lily in the first place to warn her, that is so creepy and weird."You are thinking about it, aren't you?" Lily asked,Marco nodded, "Yes, th
Raina hummed to herself as she climbed the stairs of her house. She had plans to make and of course, Marco to win back. She needed him.She unlocked the door with her keys, she stopped short when she saw her father sitting on the couch with a glass of wine in his hands."Oh hey, Dad. I didn't know you were home." she greeted, placing her bag on the table and crossing to get a bottle of water."Where have you been?" she heard him ask."I was in school."Raina gulped her water, she was thirsty from all the day's stress."Did you talk to Marco?""Yes, I did but he wouldn't bulge.""You didn't try hard enough then."Raina dropped her water bottle and walked back to the living room, standing close to her father."I did, he just wouldn't drop it."The next action happened so fast, her father stood up and slapped her.Raina cradled her cheek as she stumbled backward, her eyes were wide as she looked at her father, she was shocked.He had never raised his hand on her, never."Dad...""You fo
Raina grabbed her keys and fled the house ignoring her father's yells.She couldn't bear to stay inside with that monster, over her dead body. Her body shivered when she thought of him killing her.It was possible given that he wanted to pimp her out for his gain.She had never for once been afraid of her father but tonight made her scared for her life.Raina was more shocked, she had never thought her father would behave like this, worst is that she blamed Marco.If he wasn't petty enough to look into her father's business then all this wouldn't be happening.Hands shaking, Raina fidgeted with her keys and opened the car door, she turned on the ignition and drove away.Fat tears rolled down her cheeks as she cried, driving slowly so she doesn't lose control.She brought out her phone to dial Chris, it was going straight to voice mail."Please pick up," She needed to hear his voice and allow him to comfort her."Please," She let out a sob as she cried even harder.She managed to driv
Raina opened her mouth and closed it again, her eyes wide as she stared at Chris.Chris on the other hand looked at her like he was waiting for answers. His brows were raised.Raina composed herself and glared at Chris who glared right back."Well?" he asked.Raina shook her head as she laughed dryly, "You want to ask me a stupid question to cover your ass?"Chris chuckled drily, he shook his head again."Cover my ass? Is that so?"He looked so calm, Raina was panicking on the inside. She had no idea how to get out of this one.Raina could feel Chris's gaze burning into her, and her blood spiked as she thought harder. Her heart raced with anxiety, and she knew he was waiting for the answer she was dreading.She desperately wanted to avoid it, to run away from the confrontation. But as Chris stared at her expectantly, she realized there was no escape this time."Why are you accusing me, Chris?" she asked, her voice laced with hurt. Chris shrugged, he said nothing but he waited ever so
Marco's heart pounded with excitement as he parked his car. He was excited because he felt it would be a good day. All his plans were progressing and he felt unstoppable. He saw the worry on Raina's face as she texted Marcelle to know why he suddenly left but she got no answer. It was exciting. The familiar hustle and bustle of students filled the air, and Marco could not wait to enter.He had never been more excited to learn. Marco's eyes darted around, eagerly searching for familiar faces. Kelvin wouldn't miss another day of school without informing him.His hair was neatly combed, and he took his time today getting ready.He had worn a crisp, white button-down shirt that hugged his frame, neatly tucked into dark blue jeans. His black leather shoes shone with a brightness that mirrored his enthusiasm for the day. He had a charcoal gray sweater over the white shirt.Marco proudly walked to his locker and opened it.Raina walked in, exuding an air of confidence that caught Marco
"Livingstone!"Marco spun snd shoved the file in his hands in his bag and looked towards the door where Chris stood."You bastard!!" Chris yelled.Marco raised a brow in his direction, probably wondering how he got there.He waited calmly for Chris who stood at the doorway angrily, his nose flaring and his chest heaving like that of hulk."What the fuck is your problem?" Chris yelled."That would be you, what the hell do you want?" Marco asked."You slept with my girlfriend." Chris pointed out."And?" he asked.That angered Chris the more, "You bastard!""Are you angry at yourself or me?" Marco asked calmly.Chris stopped short, the question surprised him. He sighed to himself like he had no idea about what he was doing.He snapped when he saw Chris staring at him, "I know what you are trying to do.""What does it look like I am doing?""Trying to get me on your side."Marco chuckled, "It's crazy that you think I need you by my side." he stepped closer, "Are you that delusional?" he a
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