Chapter 112 - CHAPTER 112: CINDERELLA-LIKE EXPERIENCE

Interesting. 

A middle-aged man ċȧrėsses his jaw while watching two people dancing in the center aisle. 

"Busy?" An elegant looking woman sat beside the man distracting him of what he is doing at the moment. 

He looked up to see who owns the unfamiliar voice. Her dress tells him she's filthy rich but her beauty doesn't match the man's typical standard of beauty. 

Average. He frowns before averting his attention to the two couple enjoying the music. Both their eyes emit a strong dėsɨrė for each other which puzzled him greatly. The information that he received when he conducted investigation about his son was that Marcus was forced by the old fox to marry the orphan young lad. Suzette liked the young lady for who knows why. However, looking at the way Marcus looked at the woman in front of him, he could say he liked her too… Or was it love already? 

Hmmm… Once again, he ċȧrėsses his jaw in fascination ignoring the presence standing beside him.

The woman feels humiliated when the man ignored her and that hit her ego. No one have ever disregarded her presence just as how the man did. Although she likes how mysterious he is but his attitude towards her is not acceptable considering her status. Just who is this man to disrespect her just like that? Doesn't he recognize her? Impossible! Her family status is much famous than the country's prime minister and who is this impudent man?

"Hey miste----" 

"I'm sorry but I am taken --- married to be exact." His lips curled in sarcasm.

"Excuse me lady Shannah, but Mr. Kitana, is asking for your presence right now." The woman gritted her teeth in annoyance when a man's hoarse came out of nowhere. Barry was taken aback as soon as a big man in black suit appeared right after he speaks. The way he talks and the way he respects the woman tells him of his present occupation---- a bodyguard whom no one wants to mess with.

Mr. Kitana? Isn't he one of the founder of the secret society? Barry thought. Who could be this woman then? Now he stared at the woman's irritated face.

"Father? But I clearly told him that I am not interested. Tell him to find another woman for that kind of thing." Now the woman is disappointed. 

"I'm sorry lady Shannah but he strictly told us to escort you at all cost." The man straightened himself out and signaled more men to surround her.

She sighed before looking at the middle-aged man sitting beside him in contempt. He is truly good looking but his rudeness was beyond her expectation therefore she raised her brow at him before motioning the guards to move back. She never wanted to accompany his father but seems like it is the only way to get out from her current embarrassment 

Guess it's better to face her father's clients then.

'Shannah... Shannah Kitana huh.' He smirked as an evil plan entered his head. 'See you soon, my lady.' He whispered within him before getting back to his main prey. He knew he could have insulted the woman but he'll be able to woo her, just not this time since he has other plans at the moment.

'Savor the moment while you can, son.' He mumbled before standing up. He is getting ready to leave the hall when his eyes caught a very familiar face. 

The old man was also looking at him ---- suspiciously.

That old man… He looked like--- Oh right! Could it be….

He isn't sure if he was looking at the old acquaintance he knew of in the past but being reminded of him strengthen his resolved to leave the party in a rush. He is not afraid of him or what but the time isn't right for him to be exposed. Not yet, not now.

"Mr. Black, are you okay?" Zenia asked the old man whose eyes are glued at a specific corner. The way his eyes looks at a particular area tells her that he saw someone whom he detests the most. Who could it be? She followed Peter's sight but saw no one.

"I thought I saw a long-dead man rose from his grave." He muttered softly but the hateful glow he is emitting was not hidden from Zenia.

"We should go now, I'm sure Zion is waiting for us." Peter Black uttered before turning around. As for Zenia, she looked at Marcus whose eyes are stuck at the woman in his arms. 

Envy. Yes, she's feeling envious towards the woman beside the man he secretly loves. It has been five years… five damn secret years of loving the man from afar. 

Marcus, on the other hand, wanted to say something to break the intense silence between them, however, his tongue seems tied up. The strange chill within him is unexplainable. 

Hearts were beating abnormally fast; Both eyes held a sincere dėsɨrė for each other but both couldn't recognize what their hearts truly feels at very moment. Only those people around them could see the amorous spark between them and jealousy was painted all over their faces. 

Although Marcus have spoken a few words that very moment, Jade was more than contented to be able to experience her first dance with her first love. She considered it one of the rarest scene she has ever experience all her life. But here she is, savoring the moment with her beloved. 

It could have been a perfect night if and only if, someone didn't interrupt the scenic moment. 

"Ahhhhhh!" 

Everyone inside the hall heard a woman screaming in pain, clenching her stomach while trying to maintain her stance. She's holding onto a chair to support her body but look like the pain was too much for her to handle. She knelt while screaming in pain. 

An old couple immediately rushed over her side only to find out that she's bleeding! Therefore, they called out for help. 

Ambulance! A young lady pulled out her phone and dialed the emergency number.

"She's bleeding!" Words started to spread among the visitors.

"Isn't she the famous top model, Rachelle Henry?" They couldn't believe their eyes. "She's pregnant?" Confusion was painted all over their faces.

"Did she already tie the knot?" Ask the others.

"I don't think so." Some said. "I never heard any news about her."

"Then who could be the father?" Rumors begun to spread like an unquenchable fire.

It didn't take a few minutes before Marcus learnt about what happened to Rachelle. So he rushed towards the famous celebrity to protect her privacy. He didn't even bother to look at Jade before dashing towards the woman screaming in pain. 

Jade was shocked but still tried to maintain her calm composure. She was about to walk towards the scene to see what was happening when she suddenly saw Marcus carrying a bloody woman. 

Rachelle! And she's bleeding! Now she's worried. Oh no, what happened? She covered her mouth in shock and worry. 

Earlier, as soon as Marcus' eyes landed at the bleeding woman, he immediately rushes to her side and carried her in his arms. His car was parked nearby so he immediately motioned one of the guard to open the car's door. His driver immediately started the engine and rushed to the hospital leaving the shocked woman inside the hall. 

'Marcus…' A tear fell down from her eyes as she painfully mumbled her husband's name. It could have been a beautiful night but her Cinderella-like experience ended so briefly and she's back to reality. 

Ah yeah, she forgot. She may be Marcus' wife in paper but she was never inside Marcus' heart. Damn! That was painful to behold.