Chapter 5

*takes a deep breath*

It's okay Marisa, you can calm down, it's true that I wasted time and didn't catch up with Duke Antonio, all I have to do is I'll go tomorrow early in the morning before my father wakes up so that he doesn't notice my disappearance and suspect me.

Wait! - You look in astonishment - I had a question.. What was Duke Allan Poe doing in front of my house?

Oh my God Dad what are you planning this time with that weirdo coming here..

I really need to sleep I have a lot of questions and I couldn't answer any of them: Am I really going to get married or is it a silly prank? What does Rose hide from me, and why does she hide it from the first place? What was young Allan Poe doing here, and why is he so suspicious? Oh my God, my head hurts. Is this because I hit myself before, or is it because of the many things I had to be busy with!

-She throws her shabby body on her bed -

"Huff"

I heard that proverb before, they say: Morning comes, all I have to do is rest Now early in the morning I will solve everything.. I hope so.

* Slowly closes her eyes to fall asleep *

~ 2 hours later

~* Marissa slowly opens her eyes *

"Oh what! "

"Hey Marissa wake up"~ ~"Austin! Why are you waking me up? What are you doing here in my room, you know you're not allowed in my room!"

I was so angry that my half-brother entered my room because I absolutely prevented him from doing so, but I was suddenly stopped by the look on his face.. He looked like a small and weak puppy, is this really my crazy brother? What brought him from the position of a lunatic to an innocent puppy .. I feel a little pity behind his looks and because of the light in the room, it seems that we are still at night, I am curious to know why he woke me up at a time like this!

"Mary..I have a problem and I really need your help" -his eyes filled with tears -

"Hey..hey don't cry and also don't call me Mary we're not that close, why should I help you give me one reason and I'll help you"

I miss Things I never meant, that look of his has affected me and I feel like if he asks me for one star I will go up to the sky especially to bring it to him.. I may be exaggerating but you have to see what I see and believe what I say..

" Well.. no.. I don't know Nevermind, I'll just go.."

" Oh what what? Did you wake me up in time and leave without saying a word! "

" If my kids see me here they'll scold me.. I'll go now"

" What.. ok as you wish I will not insist on you to talk, you are the one who needs me.."

* He closes the door slowly so as not to make a sound *

Austin quietly walked out and I increased my questions now, my head is really going to explode, my life turned upside down overnight.. put Austin In my list of duties, I have to know what he is hiding and why he is afraid of my father and mother, as they spoil him a lot!

Now let's come to the most important question, which is.. How will I go to sleep now! ..

~ Meanwhile at Atticus Allan Poe's house

~ "The sweetheart of this house has come"

"I'm not the sweetheart of the house but you're welcome"

"I think my heart was just broken, but nonetheless I love you Nouna" -kisses her forehead -

"You brat, the food is cold and we are waiting for you and Lucas, come on"

* Everyone sits down and starts eating *

"It's midnight and you haven't eaten anything yet to wait for us? This is something that really deserves applause." -chuckling-

"Oh my God, when are you going to stop being childish, Atticus, you're the head of the family, take responsibility a little bit please.. Atticus?"

- Atticus stayed looking up at the sky earnestly, as if he was competing. With her in a staring contest -

She looks like her.. a lot, I couldn't take my eyes off her even after we parted, her image does not leave my mind and the amount of resemblance between her and that woman is scary and suspicious in itself, what was she claiming? Marisa.. Marisa Arturo

I have to tie the strings and find out the truth behind all these events sooner or later..

- Atticus is back on the ground -

"Oh well, Nouna, I'll do whatever you want.. Hey sister, I have a request from you"

"What a great honor it is for my dear brother to ask something of me" - she sneers -

"Since my pretty little sister is in the midst of the people and all the communities..can you spot a girl for me?"

- The nanny interrupts the conversation -

Don't tell me you've matured and want to get married, I'm sure my death is near"

" Ah don't say that Noona! I just met an interesting girl this morning and I felt weird towards her"

- nodding -

" Weird.. But I will try to help you as much as I can, give me the specifications "

" She has black hair that flows like pure silk, with eyes that are so green as if heaven was created with her eyes..and her name is Marisa" - He looks away and plays with his imagination -

* thump *

"What! What did you say? Did you just say Marissa?!"

"Hey, you crazy person, what's wrong with you, why did you get so excited! Do you know her?"

* Trying to calm down again*

"No.. no I just likened her to another girl, no I think I can help you, but I didn't know her. I apologize. "

"Hmm.. I doubt it, anyway I'll find her but I just wanted to speed up the process

No need to apologise, dear Rosita"

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