Chapter 32

Marcus's POV

What the hell just happened? What the actual fuck! Did she just throw me out? Me, the man she should be apologizing to. The man she should try to get on his good graces. The man she claims to love. The man who paid her hospital bill. Her insurance company refused to pay the full amount so I paid for the rest. I didn't think to tell her as I know she will insist on paying me back. Which would take years, she needs that money more. And I can afford to loose some few dollars.

I knew it was all fake. The crocodile tears and the proclamation of love. None of them were true. She was playing me, like every other woman I have ever met. Couldn't she have been different. Is that too much to ask? I prayed and wished that she was different.

I see now. I see through her façade. She thinks playing hard to get and not apologizing will get her anywhere. Make her innocent. No it doesn't. In fact it makes her more guilty.

She could have apologized and all would have been forgiven. I tried to compromise with her but apparently she doesn't want that. She wants to appear innocent at all cost but she was achieving the exact opposite.

She wants to play games. Well darling I can play. And I play to win.

'I will know what you are up to Zee and when I do, you will have nowhere to hide .'

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A few days later.......

I have been working on this contract since morning and now it was around noon. I leaned my back on my chair out of frustration. What do I have to do to get Zee out of my mind?

I think of her all the time. It was insane how much hold she had on me. From work to her invading my dreams. This was too much. I needed to focus on something else. Anything else.

The thought of her under me moaning in pleasure and me pounding into her got me hard. I miss her. If only she was not stubborn. What do I have to do to make her think am genuine? Don't get me wrong I missed her but only in my bed. I miss taking her body. Not those touchy feeling stuff .

I was not interested in her feelings and certainly not mine. Since we broke up I have tried having sex with other women including Adeline but it was never the same. She ruined me for other people.

Our union was mind blowing and unique leaving us both satisfied. But with other women it was just meeh!. I came but I was not satisfied.

I had to have her back, even if I will have to resort to manipulation in order to get her back with me. I have to treat this relationship like a business deal. I always get what I want in business . Why not try that with this relationship? They don't call me cut throat for no reason.

I pressed the intercom on my table to speak to Adeline.

" Send purple flowers to Zee's house. Make sure it's a big bouquet and some chocolate"

I knew what she likes and what she doesn't like. It was high time I used that information to my advantage.

' Zee I will get you back my love' I thought with a sinister smile on my face.

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Zawadi's POV

I was released from the hospital two days ago and let me tell you, I was glad to be back. I missed my bed, my things and my life badly. Finally things were getting back to normal slowly.

I might work in a hospital but I never want to be stuck there because am sick. Even the smell of bleach that I liked so much started to annoy me. I was always on edge. Waiting for Marcus to show up at any moment and ruin my day or night. It was exhausting.

I don't even know what he was thinking. He should have known me better than that. He will not intimidate me into agreeing with him while I sentenced myself to an unloving relationship.

My parents went back home leaving Zuri behind to take care of me. Besides my dad is not allowed to sleep at his daughter's house, according to our tradition. So they left immediately after I was released from the hospital leaving Zuri the responsibility of looking after me.

I was glad my mother dropped the topic of Marcus but knowing her she will bring it up again in future. She was giving me time to heal so that I wouldn't have any reason not to answer her probing questions.

I was sitting on my couch shuffling thorough movies to choose what I would like to watch. I had nothing left to do except eat, sleep, watch tv and use the bathroom. I heard a knock on our the gate. At first I assumed it was one of my neighbors so I went back to what I was doing.

I chose supernatural which was one of my favorites. I needed to know what the Winchester boys were up to especially Dean. I tried concentrating on my movie but the knock was persistent.

" Zuri, can you go see who is at the gate?" I shouted.

She moved from the kitchen where she was no doubt making a milkshake and went to check it out. She came back carrying a big bouquet of flowers and a box.

" Zee someone sent you something"

" Who would send me flowers?"

Unless it was from Kevin ,I had no one else who would send me flowers. There was a card so I opened it.

' Have a quick recovery ,I will see you soon love.

Marcus'

What? What did he want this time? He was the last person I would expect to send me flowers. This came as a surprise to me. What games was he playing at now?

" Who are these from?"

" Marcus" I whispered.

" He is finally back to his senses huh"

" I don't think so. I think he is planning something"

I had a feeling in my gut that he was planning something. Marcus was someone who never accepted defeat. And me rejecting him was a sign of defeat and defiance .

" Don't be so pessimistic, maybe he realized that he is wrong"

" Zuri you don't know him. He is never wrong according to him " I roll my eyes.

He costed us a lot. Our future, trust ,honesty. We literally had nothing left to build from.

" Zee, you have been miserable for the last three weeks or so . If he is indeed playing with you, you will know. But for now enjoy the flowers and the gifts."

She had a good point. I might as well enjoy it while it lasts. My phone light up to show a message.

' I hope you enjoyed your gift. I am planning to get you back'

Of course he was! What was I expecting ,an apology ? I will never get that. I will take Zuri's advice and see where this goes.