MARRY ME NOW

I glared at him. I wished nothing but for my glare to kill him right now. He was a nightmare! Why did Gwyneth have to go out? Now of all time?

I didn’t want to speak with him. Not after those dreams, I had of him last night. My brain tells me to run far away from this man, his appearance screamed nothing but danger.

His smell was intoxicating, attractive and seductive. “What do you mean, we weren’t talking about anything,” I said.

“That’s why I came, to talk.” He said. Even his voice was seductive or it was just my brain making these up.

“W-what do you want to talk about – – I mean, I have nothing to talk about with you,” I said quickly.

“Are you and Jake together or were you guys dating?” He asked. I choked releasing the door. That was the last question I expected. How did we get to this subject again?

“W-what? No, no. We’re not..”

“Do you like him?” He asked. I looked at him unbelievably. Why was he asking these questions? It doesn’t seem like a question a person like him would ask. Though right now, he looks vulnerable and curious.

He doesn’t look like his cold demeanor self. Probably because he wasn’t wearing a suit. He had a white t-shirt, which fitted his body so well, his ripped muscles were on full display, it could get any girl drooling. He had dark blue jeans and white canvas on.

Just like that dream.

His brown hair was perfectly styled, and his skin glowed. How can someone be this good-looking? His future wife would be one lucky woman.

Well, not lucky… He’s sometimes very mean and cold. So cold that you wouldn’t want to be anywhere near him. I wonder where the cold Austin was. I wasn’t used to this side of him.

“You shouldn’t be asking me this.” My voice came out shaky.

“Well, it’s just a simple question… If you like him or not.” He said with an eyebrow raised.

I blinked, looking down at my feet. I love Jake, I love him as a friend… As a brother. He has always been there for me. I would have been nothing if it wasn’t for him.

The thought of Jake not being in my life didn’t very well suit well for me. I can’t believe he had accused me of a thing like that. I just hope the truth comes out. I couldn’t contain the tears that came rushing out of my eyes thinking about what happened earlier.

I wish someone would wake me up and tell me it was all a dream. I bit my lower lip to stop myself from crying. It failed miserably. I was in a vulnerable and emotional state.

He noticed this and for a second, I thought I saw the worry in his eyes. It could once again be my imagination. “Of course, I love Jake,” I cried. An unsettling look passed his face for a second.

“I love him like a brother and now he accused me of something I know nothing about. He accused me of burning down my own apartment and I didn’t, it was all Loren! She burnt down-”

“What?”

He looked confused and curious for a second. What was I saying again? Oh, I was talking about Loren. “Loren burnt down my apartment, she was there just before the fire went out,” I said firmly. I hope he believes me. Maybe he could get her in Jail.

She should be in jail for what she did, if only I have proof… For a minute, I thought he believed me.. I wish he did.

“So, it’s true.” He said unbelievably. What was true? That Loren burnt down my apartment? Please, let it be it!

“You know, I wanted to believe you are different, but you’re not. Loren wasn’t in the country when that happened-”

“She was, she was at my house..” I said cutting him off.

“Enough. You’re a very good actress, you’ve played with people. I have nothing to say to you, like you said earlier we have no connection. But listen, I don’t know what you’re up to but whatever it is, I’d advise you to fucking stop it, you don’t want to fucking play with me.” He said sternly. It was a threat. It felt like a threat.

Just when I thought he’d understand me. I guess he does love Loren, he’s just too cold to admit it. He sounded protective. No one is ever going to believe me, I bet Loren has covered all proof.

But, why is Loren out to get me though? If Austin loves her.

I bit my lower lip hard to stop myself from crying or whimpering, so hard that it drew blood. Austin looked so scary.

One could tell how angry he is. One moment he looked carefree and in another, he looked like a vicious animal. I hated him so much. Why was I even trying to get him to believe me? He stepped away from me, his jaw locked.

I wanted to talk back at him but like I said, he looked vicious. What if he hits me.. Does he hit women? With one more glance at me, he turned around and walked to his car and drove off.

Still shocked by what just happened, I slowly walked back into the apartment.

**** THIRD PERSON’S POV ****

“I’m only working with you because we have the same goal,” Yvonne said to Loren. Her back was to Loren.

“Which is to make Tessa suffer. She isn’t going to get away for putting me in jail and I’d make sure of it.” She continued. She was out of jail even when she hasn’t completed her sentence.

Her rich dad had managed to help her. Yes, she is from a very rich family, she only worked at the Kings ltd only so she could get closer to Austin.. She still loves him.

She didn’t like Loren but she could also use Loren.. Get revenge on Tessa and she’d manage to do the almost impossible, get closer to Austin.

Well, it’s not almost impossible right now, she was sure Austin was against Tessa now.. Her plan was working.

“True and we’ve done a pretty good job so far,” Loren replied.

Yvonne and Loren were frenemies.

They were friends because they were both out to get revenge on Tessa.

And they were also enemies because they like the same man — Austin.

All they had to do now was to get Tessa out of the picture permanently and the way for them to do that was if she leaves the country or she dies.

First, she had to go homeless.

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Gwyneth shook in fear for the call she just had, her family was in danger. She cried inwardly. She left the house to go see her parents and siblings if they were alright. She was threatened not to call the cops.

Your whole family would be dead before the cops arrive.

She didn’t know what she’d do if something bad happens to them. Her family were fine. Before she left her family home, she got a text.

‘They are fine now, but they won’t be if you don’t get Tessa Carl out of your house in the next 3hrs.’ The text read.

She looked around frantically. She swallowed hard as she spotted a black car parked just opposite her parent’s home. She felt eyes on her. She couldn’t see anything inside the car, the glasses were tainted pitch black.

She knew whoever was doing this was in that car. She kept staring at it. Her phone dinged again.

‘What are you staring at? I’d start doing as I was told if I were you.’ The text says.

Her breathing became ragged. She quickly walked to her car as fear took over her body. She had to send Tessa away if she wants to keep her family safe.

Her family meant so much to her, she couldn’t put them in such grave danger. She pitied Tessa.

Tessa has gone through a lot already, she wished there was something she could do to truly help her. She drove off quickly. The ride from her parent’s home to hers was an hour and 20mins long.

Her hands were shaking throughout the whole ride. She finally got home, her phone dinged again before she stepped out of the car.

‘Less than an hour… I wouldn’t waste my time to talk to her if I were you..’ The text says.Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

She was going crazy.

She rushed to the front door and knocked on it. In less than 20 seconds, Tessa was at the door, with Anne in her arms. “You have to leave now,” Gwyneth said. She walked past Tessa and walked into the room Tessa was in.

She packed the little things Tessa had in minutes. “W-what happened? what are yo -”

“You have to go now, I’m sorry but I cannot accommodate you in my house any longer,” Gwyneth said. One could tell how confused and scared Tessa was.

“What are you talking about? Did anything happen? You kno-”

“There’s not much time, just leave, please!” Gwyneth screamed at her. Tessa swallowed hard. She had no idea what was wrong with Gwyneth.

She had no place to go. Gwyneth walked to the front door, opened it and gestured for Tessa to go out. “Why are you doing this right now, you know I have -”

“I don’t care, okay? Just go away, please.”

Tessa took a deep breath. She pleaded with her eyes but it wasn’t working. Gwyneth really wanted her out. She took her small bag and walked out of the house. “Tessa.. I’m so sorry..” Gwyneth said before slamming the door shut.

Tears slipped out of her face. Once again, she was homeless, with a kid and with nothing on her. Her breathing was shaky.

She shivered as the cold air hit her skin. She tried to use her hand to protect Anne from the cold air. She had to look for a place to stay. She bent down and opened her bag, she took out a body warmer, that was twice Anne’s size and wore it on Anne.

She got back up with Anne still in her arm, and carried the bag with her other hand, she had to go look for a warmer place to stay. It was already really late.

She quickly left the building, she looked around for a cab, but there wasn’t any around. She walked down the street. For some reason, she felt someone was watching her. She slowly turned around to see a black car with a tainted window behind her.

She could have sworn that this same car was parked just opposite Gwyneth’s house. She was scared. She wanted to call Jake, but he hates her now.

Trying does no harm… She thought. She quickly brought out her phone, she tried to hide it, but she still felt eyes on her.

Jake’s phone rang, but he didn’t answer the call. She called again three more times and on the fourth time, he cut off her call.

“Mommy?” She heard Anne call.

“Yes, baby?”

“A man is watching us..” Anne said. Tessa panicked and turned around, a man in all black was suddenly at her front. He smirked.

She turned back around to run but another man was also there. She stepped back, only for her back to hit the other man. “What do you want?!” She tried to sound fearless, but inside she was shaken with terror.

It didn’t take long till she was surrounded by 5 men. They all had smirks on their faces. They walked closer to her menacingly.

“Stay away from me!”

“Take the child to the car.” One said.

“No! Don’t you come anywhere near me!” She screamed. They just laughed. One managed to take Anne away from her and took her to the same black car.

Before she knew what was happening next, someone threw her over his shoulders and took her towards the black car.

She struggled and kicked. Whoever carried her was obviously very strong. She was practically thrown into the car which was obviously expensive.

She cried as the pain struck her body. She was scared if anything bad happens to Anne, she’d never be able to forgive herself.

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“Please, I beg of you! Let us go, please..” She cried kicking. Two men came and joined her in the back sit as she felt the car move.

“Please, don’t harm my child..”

She heard someone’s phone ring. It was coming from the driver’s sit. “We’ve got her, boss. She’d be out in less than two hours.”

Someone was behind this, Jake? He might have been ignoring me, but I know Jake wouldn’t do anything to harm me..

I felt someone’s hand up my thigh. I squirmed. “Boss didn’t say anything about not having fun with her, did she?” The guy whose hand was on my thigh said.

My breathing became ragged. Whoever was behind the was a female.

“No.” The one driving said. I could see the smirk playing on his face through the small mirror.

“Cool, I couldn’t stay here without touching this hot ass..” He said as his hand goes further on my thigh. I cried out. “No, please no! I beg of you, don’t do this!”

“Shhhh, you wouldn’t want to wake up the little angel sleeping behind, right?” He whispered.

What I feared the most was about to happen, no one to save me. I felt him tugging on my shirt. “You’re going to enjoy every bit of it..” He whispered. I tried to yank my hand from his hold, but my strength was nowhere near his. I felt his other hand right up on my chest.

I felt sick.

I was going to scream but it came out as muffles this time. “I’d give up the fight if I were you..” I felt his hot breath fan my ear as I felt a cold metal pierced against the side of my neck.

A gun.

Oh no.

“We’d take turns.” I heard the second man’s voice next to me for the first time.

Someone, please save me…

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