Marcus Madrid
I woke up early today, with smiles all over my face, finally after years of waiting I'm finally going to have Ashley in my arms
I must say it's easy getting Ashley to sign the papers. Now she has no other choice but to subdue to me, bowl to my wishes, and bend to my will
I smile, wearing my wristwatch as I walk to the bed to pick up my suitcase,
Who would have thought that Ashley Bonifacio, will one day be mine
"She's not yours yet!" My conscience taunted me
"Very soon…." I smile walking over to the mirror, I smile looking at my reflection, I made sure to look good today, after all…a lot will be happening
I took my suitcase and my two phones and walked out of the room ready for the big day ahead, there will be a press meeting with all the board members today
Yesterday night I presented myself as the new owner of Bonifacio empire using my computer, and today there would be a meeting this early morning, though Ashley does not know anything about it but I want it to be a surprise to her,
She would be furious, that I know but not like she has a choice
I walked out of my room and entered my car, I was about to ignite the car when my phone rang, I picked it up and saw its James calling
"Boss…"
"Speak" I groan sounding impatient
"It's about Nicklaus, Ashley's ex-husband"
"What happened?" I ask sitting up on the car seat
"Boss you won't believe this"
"Fucking speak James I'm running out of patience"
"He's not an ordinary man"
"What are you saying"
"Boss we can't take him down"
"And why is that?" I groan angrily punching on the steering
''We found out he's a mafia mob"
"Which clan?" I ask running out of patience, as turns of ideas are already running in my head
"Boss we don't know yet, but from the look of things, he's from a stronger Clan than ours"
"Fucking shut up fool or you'll see yourself six feet down"
"Sorry boss"
"See me after this meeting"
"Okay"
I hung up,
''Damn it!" I growl, biting on my lower lip,
I can still remember the way he stared at me the other day, something about Nicklaus Baldwin is not fucking right
"Fuck!" I hissed looking at the time,
"Grrrr…." I ignited the car and drove out of the mansion, many thoughts are running through my head, more reasons why I have to be smart, something tells me the game is about to get tougher. I have to be smarter
I entered the company to see everywhere so calm as most of the staff are already at work, I expect everybody to be shocked, but that's the least of my problem right now, I need to attend the board meeting.
I entered my office, breathing in and out getting ready to face the board members
I have come this far to back down, Ashley belongs to me, and if I can't have her nobody else will
I walk out of my office with the power of attorney in my hand. I pushed the door leading to the board room open. All the board members turned toward me
"Good morning everybody sorry I'm late" I greeted taking my seat, which Ashley normally seats on
"Mr Marcus we all know that the Bonifacio empire belongs to the late Mr. Lucus Bonifacio which now belongs to his wife Ashley, how come you announce yourself as the new owner of Bonifacio empire" One of the ladies who is a shareholder asks, and the others nodded there head
I smile and place the power of attorney on the table
"If you have any doubts of what so ever, here is the proof that Bonifacio empire now belongs to me," I said
I watch as they take turns in going through the file,
"How did this happen Mr. Marcus"
"It doesn't matter, what matters is that I'm now the new owner of the Bonifacio empire"
"I'm sorry Mr Marcus, things are not done that way''
"What do you mean?" I ask banging on the table in anger"
"Calm down Mr. Marcus," Another lady said
"Why should I be calm when obviously you all are speaking nonsense"
"Mr Marcus Madrid whether you like it or not, we still need to speak with mrs Bonifacio"
"And why should I allow that to happen," I ask my anger reaching its peak, these mother fuckers are hell-bent on making things hard for me
We were still talking when suddenly the television in the board room came to view, a reporter was announcing me as the new owner of Bonifacio empire
"This morning a shocking news was made as . Mr Marcus, who was known as Mrs Bonifacio's secretary, announces himself as the new owner of the Bonifacio empire, showing evidence of power of attorney that Mrs Bonifacio signed, this news is still not valid as Mrs Bonifacio has not made any statement about it…till then this new notice is regard invalid"
The news went off, a smirk made its way to my lips as all the board members were all speechless
"Is that enough proof?" I ask gesturing at the television
"We still need to speak with Mrs. Bonifacio" They muttered
"Well you all don't need her anymore, because from now on every other regarding this company will be coming from me"
"And who gave you such audacity……?"
I turned towards the door to see Ashley burning in rage,
"Wow…. my queen has finally arrived" I smiled and went to hug her, but a deafening slap welcomed my cheeks as murmurs arose from the board members
"Ashley……" I called in surprise holding onto my cheeks
"How dare you Marcus.., How dare you play mind games with me"
"Ashley baby calm down," I said and made to walk close to her, but she stopped me with a raise of her right hand
"I trusted you Marcus, but you know what… I found out you're more cunning and despicable than I thought"
"Ashley... I did it for us"
"You disgust me" She spat
"Ashley mind your language, you should be begging me," I said thinking she had come back to her senses
She faces the board members but not before throwing glares at me
"I'm sorry for the inconvenience I promise to sought this out"
"Nobody is taking others from Ashley, except me," I said turning to the board members daring all of them,
"But….." One of them made to talk
"This company and all of Bonifacio empire are now legally under name, if you can't take others from me you are free to leave" I muttered looking at them.
"We are sorry Mrs. Bonifacio, we have to listen to Mr. Marcus from now on" One of them spoke up
I watch as Ashley stood up and walk towards me, as she stood before me, she balled her fist, as her burning gaze lingered all over me before she spoke up
"You started this game Marcus Madrid, but I still remain Ashley Bonifacio, I promise to finish what you started" She smirk at me evilly and turned to go
"Are you not afraid of being poor?" I ask
She turned towards me and chuckled
"Need I to remind you that I have been there before and trust me when I say, I rather go back to the slumps than dance to your tunes" Shd lashed at me with hate
"Marry me and we will own this empire together"
"How dare you……" She was cut shut with the shattering of flower vase behind us
We turned to see who it is….
"Nicklaus….." She whisper yelled,
I watch as the both of them stood and stared at each other like they are the only two people on earth, I was about to walk out of the scene in rage when he spoke up
"You dug your grave the moment you messed with my woman"
I turned to see Nicklaus coming towards me, his hands tucked in his pocket, I might be a mafia but for some reason this Nicklaus guy made me smell danger
"Excuse me?" I muttered putting on a bold expression
He stood before me, staring deep into my eye, while my eyes lingered around his arms trying to see the tattoo on his arms, I see him smirking maybe he noticed I was looking
"Which color do you love most?" He asks catching me unawares
"Black" I answered unknowingly
"Good, I'd be happy to get you a black coffin"
"Meaning…"
"Wait for your death" He muttered and took Ashley's hand before walking away leaving me deep in thought
"Something about this guy is not right" I muttered to myself and pick up my phone, dialing James number
"Boss"
"Meet me at the Casino"