Mr. Thompson was up in an instant, his face and neck red.He almost made Marco laugh but he maintained his stoic expression.Marco frowned deeply as soon as Chris's father was close to him, he could feel the anger emanating from his body.Are you serious, Marco? Do you have any idea how much trouble you're in?" Mr. Thompson said, his voice rising in frustration.Marco sat silently, his head hung low. He knew he had messed up, but he couldn't bring himself to respond to Mr. Thompson's anger.He had to be calm, he channeled his father in this instant and remained as calm as his father would.Chris's father stepped closer till he was directly in front of Marco, he wanted to intimidate him."I asked you a question, boy Are you even listening to me?" Mr. Thompson yelled, slamming his hand on his desk.Marco flinched at the sound of the loud thud. "Remain calm," Marco chanted in his head. He wanted to act so much like his father and not give Chris's father a reaction."Answer me, damn it!
Marco cradled his cheek as he stumbled back a few steps, his eyes wide with shock and pain. Mr. Thompson had just slapped him across the face, and he could feel the heat and sting of the impact spreading across his skin. He had never been hit before, not like this, and he was momentarily paralyzed with disbelief.He had been bullied but nobody had tried to hit his face before. Marco could hardly believe his eyes.As he stood there, trying to process what had just happened, Marco felt a wave of emotions washing over him. The first was anger, a deep and burning rage that made him want to lash out and strike back at the man who had just hit him. But that was quickly tempered by fear, a cold and creeping sense of apprehension that made his stomach churn and his heart race.Mr. Thompson was a big man, tall and broad-shouldered, but Marco never thought that he would be the target of the man's rage. More than anything else, though, Marco felt a deep sense of shame. Shame that he had ch
Marco smiled when he saw the expression on Mr. Thompson's face.He no longer had the air of confidence around him, he was beginning to sweat bullets.Marco said nothing but smiled as the man kept looking at the message he got on his phone.He looked like he couldn't believe his eyes, his gaze went from Marco to his phone and back to Marco.His lips trembled and he looked lost for words, Marco enjoyed this side of him.Defenseless with his shoulders slumped, his arrogance was nowhere to be seen, and for once, Marco felt accomplished with himself.He felt powerful and untouchable at the moment.Everywhere was silent and everyone was waiting with anticipation why the man kept quiet.Chris was looking at his father with curiosity. He had never seen his father break in much sweat like that.He was beginning to get nervous knowing this might not end in their favor. He was scared of what Marco might have done."Dad, are you alright?" he asked his father.The principal looked too, the curiosi
Marco's smile quickly turned to a frown when he closed the door. His anger was back in full force and he couldn't stay in school any longer than a minute.He walked briskly down the hallway, checked the time, and sighed when he saw he had spent more than two hours in there.He shouldn't have come to school if he knew this was what he would face once he got here.It was silly of Chris to ignore his warning and instead, go ahead to bring his father to intimidate Marco. Marco needed to thank his father for having his back, it was time he stopped allowing people to walk over him like they owned the world.He wasn't going to report to the police, he was going to let Chris see the beauty in being a better person then maybe he wouldn't need to bully people anymore.That was all Marco wanted, that's why he issued the threat to him, but Chris was dumb. He refused to listen and infest escalated the matter.it was ridiculous, just goes to show that Marco was right all along about Chris being a
Marco watched as Raina's shocked face slowly dissolved into a look of anger as she looked at him.He shivered voluntarily as he felt the anger beneath her gaze. He could feel her anger from before when he left her standing in the hallway.He had no idea she would be here, he would have called and set things straight between them.She looked around and her eyes widened a little before she turned around and walked out.Marco looked at David who shrugged like he didn't know what was going on.Marco didn't wait for a beat, he followed her instantly, calling out her name just as she did him when he was leaving the school.He almost laughed at the irony but he wanted to know what she was going here.Was she the representative they were waiting for?Marco was confused and he needed some answers, David was not telling him anything and he didn't want to make assumptions.If she was one, then why didn't she say anything about her father's company being in trouble all this time?Marco didn't kno
Marco sat in the conference room, feeling a mix of emotions. He was relieved that Raina was no longer staring at him with daggers in her eyes, but he was also nervous about the meeting. He wasn't still sure why Raina was here and till he finds out, he wouldn't be comfortable.He knew that the success of this investment could make or break his career.Raina sat opposite him, her arms crossed and her expression unreadable. Marco couldn't help but feel a little intimidated by her. David started talking, and Marco tried to focus on what he was saying. He admitted that the owner of the company they wanted Marco to invest in belonged to Raina's father. Marco's heart sank. He had been hoping to keep the details of the investment confidential, but it seemed that Raina already knew."It belongs to her father?" Marco asked.David nodded and tried to move on.Raina's expression didn't change, but her voice was cold as she spoke. "So, you're trying to use my father's business as a game for inv
Raina took a deep breath, she ran out of the bank, calling out to him."Marco, wait! Please, just hold on a second!" she cried out."Marco!" she yelled again.ignoring the stares of the people that looked at her. She didn't care one bit about the scene she was making.She couldn't let Marco walk away from her, not while he was still angry about what she said.She didn't mean it.Marco stopped in his tracks and turned around to face her. He stood waiting for her to come to him.She walked faster to catch up to him. She only stopped when she was staring at him.Raina bent with her hand on her knees to catch her breath, she panted and caught her breath as Marco calmly waited for her.He didn't look happy. Raina could see the anger in his eyes, and her heart sank. She had known that he was going to be angry, but seeing it up close was almost too much to bear."What do you want?" Marco spat out, his voice laced with fury.Raina took a moment to catch her breath, trying to steady her nerve
Marco rushed home, feeling a sense of excitement and nerves. He could not believe what he did. He grinned and pumped a fist in the air like he had won an award.He did his signature happy dance with a laugh. She said yes and now he had to prepare for the big night. As he walked into his apartment, he couldn't help but smile, knowing that he was going to make a good impression so he could charm Raina.He quickly made his way to the bathroom, eager to freshen up after a long day of sitting and talking.The earlier events have been washed away from his mind and all he could think about was his date with Raina. He splashed cold water on his face, took a deep breath, and then looked into the mirror. He ran his hands through his hair, deciding to leave it tousled and a little messy for a relaxed, confident look. He knew that it suited him, and he felt more comfortable with his hair in a style that felt natural.As he looked at himself in the mirror, he felt a sense of apprehension and
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