Chapter 29

"I've decided, that I won't marry you anymore Mateo".

Mateo used the back of his hand to check her neck and forehead for her temperature.

"Wow, you really aren't fine. Why the sudden change of heart?"

"It's because of Tallulah". She replied simply.

"Because of Tallulah? She has nothing to do with this". Mateo defended Tallulah.

"Can't you see? That's why she isn't even here for the vow taking ceremony, she threatened me to not marry you or else……"

"Or else what?". Mateo asked looking at Annika who's eyes had suddenly watered with tears.

"She'll hurt me".

"I doubt I'd be the one hurting anyone. Isn't it the other way around? Annika?"

They both turned towards the direction they heard the voice. 

There Tallulah was, descending the stair case looking all stunning in her black silk dress.

She was all smiles, her red lipstick looking seductive and her teeth, as white as pearls.

She approached them and stopped a f