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Chapter 8

"Good Morning sunshine," he said startling me awake. "Oh and act happy my love, you wouldn't want to wake up in a prison cell if the authorities discover you don't have any documentation," he said making her become paralyzed with fear as Mrs Twist and Ellen walked into the room.

Helping her get ready they helped her out of the house to the backyard which had been set up for a small reception. Alex stood beside the priest as Marcellus walked towards her scooping her into his arms walking down the aisle with her. The priest officiated the wedding as she tried her best to look happy but inside she was slowly losing it.

After the ceremony he brought her a plate of food but eating was futile since her right arm was out of use for the time being and using her left hand was a challenge.

"Here let me," he said taking the fork out of her hands.

She looked up into his eyes and let out a gasp at what she saw. He looked worried as he looked at her, this was a rare expression on him.

"Trust me," he said as he held the fork to her lips. Parting them she slowly chewed the food as he watched her a smile gracing his lips. It was hard to believe he had just threatened her a few hours ago as he continued to feed her slowly allowing himself time to eat as well.

The time she dreaded arrived as he placed her on his bed. She sat rigid as he removed her dress not once looking at her in the perverted way Malcolm looked at her. The look he had was of pure awe and appreciation as he quickly slipped one of his work shirts on her. Wearing his own pyjamas he carefully pulled her into his arms as he whispered, "good night sweetheart," kissing her temple.

This was different for her, she had never experienced such affection as she listened to the steady thump of his heart that lulled her to sleep.

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"Marcellus!!!" He heard as he shot out of bed. "How dare you!" His mother shrieked making her way up the stairs. Quickly leaving the room to stop her before her rants woke Nyasha up he stepped out of the room.

"Mother," he spat as she came to a halt in front of his bedroom door.

"How could you stoop so low? You have dragged the family name into mud. How could you marry your employee, your help for goodness sake," she said stepping back when she saw the fire blaze in his eyes at her disrespect.

"Mother I need you to leave right now," he said trying to hold on to what little sanity he had.

This woman had belittled him all his life but he couldn't take anymore of her criticism.

"Wait until your father hears of this," she said turning to leave.

"Marcel!" He heard making his heart skip a beat.

Walking back into the room he found her awake looking worried.

"Good morning sweetheart," he said with a lopsided grin that had her in a trance.

"Is..is everything okay?" She said clutching the sheets.

"Everything is perfect. I have to step out for a bit but it will be back very soon," he said as she watched him head into the bathroom.

"Be back soon," he murmured giving her a peck as she was left in a daze touching her lips.

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Nyasha's POV

Several weeks passed by with Dr Alexis coming by every day with a nurse to help me with my daily hygiene. I was grateful for this when Marcel returned with a nurse and some flowers which had slowly been toned down to a rose of a different colour every day.

Several of my co-workers stopped by to see how I was doing which I was grateful for because sitting at home was now boring.

"Honey I'm home," Marcel yelled out one evening making me laugh.

"Are you trying to sound domesticated?"

Oh we were getting along just fine, who knew we would become close friends. Which is weird because he acts as though we are a real couple and all.

"Domesticated. Do I look like a golden retriever?" He said with a smile.

"Hmm. More like a poodle," I teased as he gave me a blank stare. "A good looking poodle," I added bringing forth a smile as he walked towards me.

"I guess I can lick your face till you give me a treat to stop," he said pulling me into his arms as he leaned towards me with a playful smirk.

"Okay okay you are not a poodle," I shrieked trying to get away from him as he chuckled.

"How was your day?" He said nuzzling my neck as he took a deep breath.

"Boring," I sighed. "Yours?"

"Boring," he said in the same tone as mine before a smile formed on his face.

"I miss the office and I need to get in touch with my papa," I said as he looked into my eyes.

"When do these come off?" He asked looking at the casts.

"Next week, why?"

"Just curious. And don't worry about your papa, all has been taken care of," he said softly.

"Thank you for being a good friend Marcellus. I really don't know how I would have coped without your help," I said seeing his smile falter.

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"What's for dinner?" He asked changing the subject.

"Well we could always get some pizza," she said making him chuckle.

"You really want to promote the Twists' business don't you," he said winning over that heart stopping smile he fell for.

"Not tonight though my love, I will prepare something for us," he said taking her towards the kitchen.

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A few weeks later

"Sir your wife is here?" Theo said with a smile as we left my office heading out making my step falter as I came to a halt. The group of men following me came to a halt as I changed my route without another word.

My heart was beating so hard I felt blood rush to my ears at the prospect of seeing her. Her casts were long gone and she had been complaining about staying at home after I refused her the pleasure of coming to work with me.

She didn't tell me she was coming in, as I frowned thinking why she didn't bother to stop by my office first.

As I walked onto the accounting floor I saw her laughing with the other ladies. Her curlers bouncing with each slight movement of her head. Her dark eyes sparkling like rare gems as my breath caught. I then remembered I had to hide my emotions or else my employees would think I was weak.

"May I speak with you for a minute," I said in a flat tone that had a frown marking her features.

"Of course," she said softly in a voice that wasn't even convincing.

Guiding her to her office I looked at her as she crossed her arms over her chest. Scratching my head rather sheepishly trying to find the right words to say my eyes roamed over her attire still baffled by how she could make a knee length skirt look so damn sexy. Had I become so used to seeing women who wore shorted skirts just to grab my attention.

"Hi," I breathed out.

"Hello to you too Mr Martinez," she said with a raised eyebrow that left me speechless thinking how hot she looked right now.

"Look I'm sorry okay," I said frustrated seeing her mouth drop open. "Please say something," I begged after a few seconds of silence.

"I know what you are trying to do, Mr CEO," she smirked as I relaxed. "You don't want to act all soft around your wife do you?" She asked stepping towards me.

"Wha..what are you doing?" I asked stepping back. She had never acted this way, the level of confidence she was exuding right now was unpredictable as she leaned towards me placing her hands on my shoulders as she stood on her toes.

"Just don't let it happen again, I hate that side of you," she whispered into my ear making me gulp.

"That was so freaking hot," I blurted making her laugh as she left the office.

Walking out I found the group I had been heading out with still waiting by the elevators.

"Sweetheart," I heard myself say before I could stop myself feeling my cheeks warm up when she looked at me with a smile whilst several heads looked in my direction clearly shocked.

Swaying towards me I gulped knowing I was playing with fire right there and then.

"Would you like to accompany me to the sight," I said taking her hand in mine.

"Hmmm. But I have work here," she said softly as I looked behind her meeting the gaze of a young man. Asking him over instantly.

"Take care of her files," I told the young man as I pulled my wife towards the elevators. "You lot can stay and get some work done," I said watching their mouths drop open as they thought to themselves. We have been working with you on that site for a months.

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"Stay by my side," he growled after they changed into different clothes.

"Sure thing boss," she murmured as he smiled at her smart mouth.

Inspecting the almost complete warehouse Nyasha spotted the carpenters from last time as they assembled some shelves. She heard and animalistic growl as some of the men were ogling her as she took his hand trying to calm him down. She took off to greet them and was welcomed with open arms as they asked how she was after they heard about her accident.

Returning to the office he found Theo pacing outside his door a worried expression on his face.

"Sir..sir..we couldn't stop her," he said about to cry as Marcellus swung his office door open his other hand still holding Nyasha's hand.

The woman turned around as his heart slammed against his ribcage leaving his speechless.

"Debra," he whispered as a smile formed on her face.