Chapter 81: Michael


    “ Deborah”


    I paused as soon as I heard Nina call that woman''s name. I was on my way back from chatting with


    Vino and Victor who were leaving for Italy as they have pending issues to get to.


    I was about toe back to take Nina to the hotel where the reception was when I heard her whisper


    that name. I knew Nina wouldn''t ever call her if she was not here which was why I moved closer to her


    and pulled her close to me seeing that she was shivering from fear...


    “ It''s okay, Tesoro. I''m here now” I whispered to her as I hugged her close while kissing her hair with my


    eyes closed. I hate it when she''s so afraid. Damn! That stupid Private Investigator that couldn''t get a


    job done. After paying a huge sum of money to him, he couldn''t find me a woman, just a woman in the


    same country we were in.


    I signal to John who was standing in front of the church giving me some alone time with Nina. He


    rushed to my side as he waited for my order.


    “ Have Mark bring the car?” I told him before turning to Nina who was a bit calmer now.


    “ Amore, where did you see Deborah?” I asked her just as Mark pulled the car over while John stepped


    out from the passenger''s side to open the door for us...


    “ There,” Nina replied as she pointed to the far corner of the garden where arge shrub tree was. I


    nodded at her before ushering her into the car. I turned to John who was still at the door looking at me.


    “ Deborah was here. I want you to find her” I told John who nodded at me before going to find Don


    while I got into the car as Mark pulled out of the church taking the direction of the hotel.


    “ There you are!!” Lillian screamed as soon as she saw us pulled over at the parking lot of the hotel.


    She came over to drag Nina off the car about to get back to the hotel but I stopped her.


    “ Lillian,” I called to her, causing her to turn to stare at me, surprised that I was referring to her instead


    of Nina.


    “ Yes Michael, any problem?” Lillian asked me as she came over to me, a bit surprised that I wanted to


    talk to her without Nina being aware of it.


    I signaled Mark to help Nina into the hotel. Mark nodded and went to bid my request. I watched as


    Mark guided Nina into the hotel, I waited until they were out of earshot before turning to whisper to


    Lillian.


    “ Please, I need you to watch Nina. I''m afraid that Deborah might be here” I told her running my hands


    through my hair in frustration. I wanted to cancel this reception but everyone was eager for it, even I


    was eager to see how my wife looked in her dress.


    " Deborah?" Lillian eximed in shock. I watch as she turns to look at Nina''s retreating with sadness


    on her face. If only there was anything I could to find Deborah by myself, I would have done that. I don''t


    want to see that feeling of fear in her eyes anymore.


    " Yes Lillian, I''m afraid Nina saw her at the church earlier. I don''t know what to do anymore" I confess to


    Lillian as I turned to see most of the wedding guests already arriving with their wives and girlfriends,


    they were mostly business associates and employees. They stopped to congratte me before going


    into the hall.


    "Don''t worry about anything Michael, I''ll keep her safe. Moreover, I''m sure Deborah wouldn''t want to try


    anything in such arge crowd of people" Lillian told me, patting me gently on the shoulder before


    turning to walk into the hall.


    I sighed heavily as I turned to take in John who was getting out of Don''s car. They both came over to


    meet me" Any news?" I asked him without waiting for him to get to me.


    “ We couldn''t find her. I guess she had escaped before we could get to her but I''ve strengthened


    security outside the hotel. Nothing to worry about” John replied as he walked closer to me.


    “ Okay. Thank you” I told him and walked into the hall where everyone was seated awaiting the Master


    of Ceremony.


    I smiled at my parents as I walked to sit on the chair across from them. Beside me was an empty seat


    where Nina was supposed to sit. My heart leapt in my throat as I looked frantically around, scared,


    wondering where Nina could be? Did Deborah get to her already? No, she couldn''t be that fast, could


    she?


    “ Are you alright? ”


    I turned to take Danny, who was looking up at me with concern on his face“ I''m alright. Where''s Nina?”


    Danny burst outughing as he patted me on my shoulder “ Rx Michael, Nina''s with Lillian. She isn''t


    going anywhere tonight”


    I red at him as I got the hidden meaning behind his words. I turned to look at the for where the MC


    was ushering in my wife. MY WIFE, I love the sound of that. I can''t believe I''m finally married to her.


    I''ve prepared a surprise for her tonight! I''m sure she''s going to like it.


    “ Hello husband ”


    I turned to hear my wife''s voice as she greeted me before settling beside me. I couldn''t help the smile


    that spread across my face, I love Nina and I''ll spend the rest of my life telling her that...


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    “ You look ravishing, Mrs Thompson. I can''t wait to have you to myself tonight ” I told her flirting with


    her. Iughed out loud as soon as I saw the blush and longing appearing on her face. I''m d to see


    that she wants me as much as I want her to...


    “ Stop that, Michael. You''re so naughty ” Nina red at me as she tried to hide the blush on her face


    but it was so evident to me.


    “ And you love the naughty me, Cara” I called teasingly to her as she red at me feigning annoyance.


    I dragged her to the stage where the MC was calling us toe cut our wedding cake. I still don''t


    understand why mom will order such a huge cake for a one-day wedding but I''m d Nina loves it...


    Two hourster, we were through with all the hassle of the wedding reception. I didn''t know it was so


    stressful but I was d that I''m doing this with the woman I''m in love with. I can''t imagine myself doing


    this with Deborah. I shudder from the thought of even doing such a thing with her.


    “ Congrattions Nina. How does it feel to be Mrs Thompson?” I turned to see most of the television


    crews interviewing my new wife. I smiled as I saw her handling her interview with confidence. I left her


    there as I went in search of my two naughty groomsmen.


    “ Herees the groom. Finally, he has our time” Andrea called to me as he and Danny burst into


    “ Congrattions, Michael”


    “ Thank you,” I replied, smiling at Mika who was seated on Andrea''sp with an excited smile on her


    face.


    “ So, guys what''s up? It''s everything ready?” I turned to look at both Danny and Andrea who nodded


    understanding my questions.


    “ I''ve asked Lillian to guide Nina to the meeting spot tonight. We are going to have to bypass your


    parents especially your mom” Danny exined causing me to groan in annoyance.


    “ Thank you for reminding me that, Danny” I red at him causing both him and Andrea to burst out


    “ Wait a minute. Did your mom say that? That she would spend the night in your vi to make sure that


    you consummate your marriage?” Andrea asked again to be sure he heard alright.


    “ Ask him, I''m still trying to wrap my brain around that. Like he wouldn''t do anything tonight” Danny


    replied as I ignored them. I knew they were both trying to loosen me up but I was still annoyed with


    mom for bringing that up and even saying it In front of my two naughty friends.


    “ That''s why I need your help tonight. I want to elope with Nina without anyone knowing except for all of


    you, okay?”


    “ Don''t worry about it. We are all with you on this one” They both replied as I nodded at them. One thing


    still needed my attention before I could leave for my honeymoon which was Deborah. I hope John and


    Don find her on time. I hope she won''t follow us to Greece.


    ***


    I stood on the rooftop awaiting Nina. It was some minutes past ten. All the wedding reception hade


    to an end, my parents were waiting for us at the parking space to drive us home which was why Danny


    took us to the rooftop where my chopper was waiting to take us to the sea.


    “ Why isn''t she here yet?” I asked Danny, my eyes taking in the gold watch on my wrist. I had changed


    out of my suit and was now in a casual Tommy Hilfiger''s short and matching top, white sandals


    adorned my feet as I paced through to and fro the rooftop.


    “ Sorry I''mte” I turned to take in Nina who walked over to us. She had changed out of her dress and


    was now in a casual red body con gown.


    “ It was hard escaping from my parents. Dad was suspicious that he tagged along with me all through


    the night, I had only escaped with the excuse of using the restroom” Nina exined as she handed her


    overnight bag to Charles who went to put it in the chopper.


    “ And Lillian?” Danny asked Nina, I could see that he was anxious to get back to his wife and son.


    “ She''s with my parents. They are in the lobby” Nina replied smiling at Danny before going to the


    chopper. Charles helped her up as they both waited for me.


    “ Thanks for today, Man. I really appreciate” I told Danny, grasping him in a tight hug.


    “ It''s alright, Michael. That''s what friends do, enjoy your honeymoon” Danny replied as he pulled out of


    the hug already going back to the hotel.


    “ I will. Extend my appreciation to both Andrea and Lillian, okay?” I told him, Danny nodded as he


    waved me off. I smile at him before walking into the chopper where my wife was waiting for me. I pulled


    her into my embrace and mmed my lips on hers as Charles pulled off the rooftop.


    “ Where are we going in that?”  I turned to see Nina looking at my white and gold yacht which cost a


    huge sum of money with a weird expression on her face.


    “ Ina” She whispered as she got the name on the yacht written in bold letters before turning to wrap her


    hands around me“ Why are all your prized possessions named after me?”Nina asked me as I turned to


    kiss her on the forehead. I watched my captain and his crew get all the luggage onto the yacht.


    “ Because you are my world and there''s no me without you. My whole being is centred around you” I


    told her bending to peck her lightly on the lips.


    “ I can''t wait to have you to myself, amore. Hope you''re not seasick?” I asked her as she shook her


    head in negative. I smiled d that she wasn''t going to be sick as I nned on using her until our days


    on the sea were over.


    “ Everything is ready, Mr Thompson. We are good to go'''' Lance, my captain called us over as I nodded


    at him before guiding Nina into the yacht.


    “ Wee on board, Mr and Mrs Thompson. Congrattions on your wedding” Lance greeted us as I


    nodded at him, impatient to get my wife to our room.


    I dragged Nina into the room and undressed her hurriedly, causing Nina to giggle in anticipation “ So


    impatient, Mr Thompson”


    “ You can''t me me, Mrs Thompson. It''s your body, it drives me crazy” I told her, silencing her protest


    with my lips as I spent the night telling and showing her things that I would be doing with her for years


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