CHAPTER 65

Casabella's POV
I picked a few more dresses as we walked back to the reception and after he paid for everything, we walked out of the mall with two staff members helping us with the bags.
I couldn't stop thinking of his comment back then when I put on the gown and in some ways, it made me smile hearing such words from him.
"Get in." He urged me to get into the car.
"Thank you." I uttered and got in while he walked over to the driver's seat and joined me.
"I forgot to tell you something." He added before starting the car.
"What is it?"
"We need to put rings on her hands to signify we are engaged. We also need to know more about each other because I am very sure Mr Noah will want to ask such questions."
"Alright, no problem since it's all part of the act. I am ready to do it.”
"The rings are with me." He stated out of the blue and brought out a red small box from his pocket.
"I hope you don't mind?" He added while I only nod in response as he urged me to bring forth my left hand and took out one of the rings with a diamond stone on it and slid it on my ring finger.
"Here you go. It’s really perfect for you. Since it's noon, let's go have lunch."
"Okay." I replied.
Mark's POV
Each time I get close to her, I only feel warm inside of me and whenever she speaks her voice is like a melody in my heart. I see my Casabella in her and I feel she’s the one.
I stopped at a restaurant which was close by and helped her get out of the car before getting inside the restaurant.
I took us to a reserved table and signalled a waiter towards us.
“Welcome to Le Gavroche. Here is our menu sir.” He said as I took the menu from him.
“What would you like to have, Madison?”
“Anything will do except for lobster.”
“Wow! We do have something in common.” I chuckled.
“Really?” She giggled, making her look so radiant and pretty.
“Totally. You have no idea how I hate it."
"Me too." We both chuckled.
I picked Spaghetti Bolognese and Cockles for the both of us and told the waiter who left to get them ready.
"What would you like us to take as dessert?"
"I’m not really sure but I think chocolate cake and a little tip of honey on it will be fine. It’s really the best part for dessert." She chuckled, looking away.
"Alright, I'll order that as well and one more thing, we will be going on a little tour, it's more like a date." I revealed with a weird chuckle.
"I would love that." She smiled, looking beautiful.
I wish she's my Casabella, it would have been the best moment in my life and I would have made this lunch a special one she won't ever forget.
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After lunch, I drove us to the Tower of London where we saw the beautiful sight around the area and enjoyed the atmosphere before going to London Eye and had an unforgettable moment before ending the tour at Hyde Park where we shared a lot of eye-catching moments and took pictures just the way couples do.
It’s really one of the best moments of my life and I am glad I had to experience what happiness feels like for the sake of getting a contract.
After the tour, we had dinner around the area before finally taking her home.
Casabella’s POV
“Thank you so much for today. I really had fun.”
“I’m glad you did. Can I always pick you up whenever you’re busy?”
“Uhn… okay.” I answered.
“Okay. Good night.” He uttered and was about to walk away when I held his hand.
I don’t know why I held his hand but I felt the need to appreciate his effect for making my day.
“What’s wrong?” He enquired.
“It’s nothing. I just want to say, thank you for making me happy.” I admitted and walked closer to him and gave him a peck on the cheek.
“You deserve to be happy, always. Have a wonderful night.” He said with a cute smile.
“Same to you. Good night.” I smiled back and trooped inside the mansion.
I walked into the living room and met mum and dad smiling at each other.
“Good evening dad, mum.”
“Good evening baby. I can see your date went really great.” Mum announced, smiling.
“It wasn’t a date mum. He just took me out shopping and we had a little picnic around.”
“Is that so? How about the little peck you just gave him, uhn?” She giggled.
“Hold on a second, were you both spying at us?” I inquired in shock.
“We only saw you peck him from the window, nothing else.” Dad revealed.
“It’s not what you guys really think it was.” I tried to explain but they kept smiling.
“We really do, baby. I can sense love in the air. Our baby is in love.” Mum burst out suddenly.
“It’s nothing like that, mum. I was only thanking him for making my day. That's why I thought of giving him a peck to thank him. It really doesn’t have to do with love.”
“It’s alright princess. Your mum and I are only joking.”
"Thank God! You both really scared me."
"Sorry about that, honey. Go take a shower first so we can have a little chat?"
“Okay mum. I really have a lot I want to tell you."
"I can't wait then. I'll make popcorn and ice cream for us."
"Here we go again.” Dad sighs as we both chuckled while I head to my room.
Mark’s POV
I kept touching my cheek throughout my journey back home. I really can’t believe she pecked me on the cheek. Her lip was so soft on my skin which made me want to draw her back and claim her lip.
I wish I could always be receiving a peck every single day. It would have been a dream come true if it was from none other than my Casabella.
I arrived home and found Alex and Rosy having dinner and told them I was okay and headed to my room.
I trooped inside my room and lay flatly on the bed thinking of the peck as the thought of Casabella came on my head.
You’re really on my head, Casabella. I think of Madison as you and I really can’t help it for long. How long are you going to keep punishing me like this?
I really don’t know how to tell you how I am feeling right now towards Madison. You both look exactly the same with the same attitude but with different identity and face.
After a long while in the shower, I walked out with a towel tied around my waist before walking over to my wardrobe to take out my pyjamas.
I was still searching for what to wear when my phone buzzed with a message as I dropped the pyjamas on the bed and walked over to the nightstand to see a message from Leo.
Why couldn’t he just call instead of texting me? I hope it a really a good news about that mother fucker devil’s eye.
I opened the message to see a picture of the man who threatened me just because I rejected his collaboration with my company.
What has he got to do with this? What is Leo trying to tell me about?
I dialled his number instantly and at the next minute he picked it up.
“Good evening boss. Did you get my message?”
“Yes, I just did. What has that picture got to do with your research for the devil’s eye or does he know who the devil’s eye is?”
“It has to do, King. His name is Ronald Dickson and he happens to be the man who wanted to collaborate with your company but you rejected his offer and he then threatened you, boss. Isn’t that right?” He stated politely.
“Yes Leo and how did you know about all these?”
“I’m afraid the man we have been searching for all these years is the same man. He is the devil’s eye as R.D which stands as his name Ronald Dickson.”
“What??? What did you say?” I flared.
“Ronald Dickson is the devil’s eye. He’s the same man who sent his men to kill your father.”
“You mean that son of a bitch is the devil’s eye who is the cause of my father’s death and I couldn’t notice from the name and his threat?”
“I’m afraid, yes King. He’s the same man but we don’t know of his current location or the name of the woman who hired him.”
“Shit! Find every means to get his location and the woman who hired him. I must find that son of a bitch!!!”
“Yes King.” He replied and I disconnected the call, throwing away my phone in total rage.
How could I not notice it was him through his threat? He won’t leave to tell anyone once they find him. I will make sure I torture him and chop his body into different parts.