A CRAZY LOVE - Episode 71
*3 AM, MARKUS’s HOUSE, A CITY*
Markus tiptoed inside his bedroom, considering
Kizy was asleep. He quietly closed the door
behind him and was about to climb the bed
when….
“Where were you?” Kizy asked.
“Why are you awake wifey?” Markus asked,
trying to divert the topic.
“Don’t try to change the topic.” Kizy said sternly.
“Had some urgent business, so had to go at
midnight.” Markus replied nonchalantly, acting
as if his job was something way too simple.
“No. You left even before midnight.” Kizy said.
“Maybe that could be true. I didn’t check the
time in particular.” Markus spoke, still acting.
“What kind of business?” Kizy asked.
“Why are you interrogating me?” Markus asked,
a little frustrated as there was literally no one
who ever questioned him since he had assumed
his position.
“Just curious at what kind of business made
you leave your precious sleep in middle of the
night.” Kizy spoke.
“Ohh please!! I have been a hardworking man
since the beginning. I have already made so
many sacrifices to build this empire, not to
mention just my sleep.” Markus said Ç0ç?ily.
“Yeah yeah. Who was the one who had cursed
me because of waking him up to save him from
scolding?” Kizy said, remembering an old
incident from their college days.
“Are you serious? To save me from the scolding
of that old geezer? Or to save yourself from
being scolded and getting your impression
ruined in front of that oldie cause you were the
class representative?” Markus asked in an
exaggerated voice.
“That’s not even the main point! We were talking
about your hardwork and your sacrificed sleep.”
Kizy said, rolling her eyes.
“Fine. I went to meet a client who had an
appointment with us tomorrow. But he is
suddenly leaving the country.” Markus said,
lying through his teeth.
“Why are you injured then?” Kizy asked.
“What? Injured and me? Why would you
imagine something like that stupid woman?”
Markus asked in a little awkward voice.
“Just spill the beans.” Kizy said annoyedly.
“I am not injured.” Markus replied more
confidently this time.
Kizy simply glared at him without speaking
anything, as if waiting for him to speak the
truth.
“Ok I am slightly injured. But how did you
know?” He paused before exclaiming.
“Wait. Did Joel tell you? If that’s the case, I am
literally going to skin him alive-” Markus was
speaking when Kizy interrupted.
“I smelled blood the moment you entered inside.
” Kizy spoke nonchalantly.
“What!!? Seriously!!?? You smelled blood? I can’t
even smell it.” Markus asked in an astonished
tone, trying to smell his own body.
“I am sensitive to smell.” Kizy said.
“Oh yeah!! You had smelled that poison in
grandma’s cake as well!! Can you smell
anything else?” Markus asked excitedly, hoping
Kozy would smell his brand new cologne.
“Yeah.” Kizy spoke while nodding her head,
concentrating on the smell.
“What is it?” He asked with a smile.
“Gunpowder.” Kizy said, suddenly making him
all riled up.
Markus simply didn’t know whether he should
laugh at her reply or cry for expecting too much
from her.
“Let’s sleep.” He said monotonously, climbing
the bed, no more astonished by her sense of
smell.
“Did you get that treated?” Kizy asked while
chuckling a little, before shifting to her side. She
was about to close her eyes when Markus
suddenly pinned her down
“Stop laughing at me or else…” He said while
making a suggestive face.
“Get off me.” Kizy spoke with wide eyes,
shocked at the sudden attack.
“No.” Markus now said in a husky voice, gulping
hard, his Adam’s apple moving up and down
visibly.
Kizy was suddenly confused at his voice
change.
Markus ignored her innocently sparkling but
confused eyes, which were clouding his thought
process.
He bent down, his face nearing her’s, making
Kizy tightly close her eyes reflexively.
But this woke Markus up from his trance,
making him realise what he was doing on the
very first day after their reunion. He gulped once
again, before bending more.
Kizy who had already closed her eyes, tensed
up, feeling his hot breath getting closer to her.
Markus leans down even more, his lips almost
touching hers. Just when Kizy is anticipating a
romantic kiss, Markus moves a little upwards,
giving a gentle kiss on her forehead before
rolling down to his side.
“Good night wifey.” He speaks in his still husky
voice.
Kizy, who was expecting a kiss was left
frustrated, not knowing why Markus did that.
‘Come on Kizy!! What the hell is wrong with
you? You were anticipating this kiss?? No, no. It
must be my shock which made my heart beat
faster. Why would even the thought of him
kissing me, make my heart run faster? It was
definitely a shock.” Kizy thought to herself, more
like convincing herself.
Whereas on the other hand…
‘What were you about to do? Cool down
Markus!! She was treated so harshly by that $h|t
hours ago, and you were about to force a kiss
on her?
How can you lose your control just by looking at
her eyes!!! No. It must be as grandpa said. I
have gotten used to her presence but was not
able to be with her for the past two months.
Thus my body is acting weirdly. But I am
perfectly fine.
This happened because we met today after a
long time. This won’t happen, again. I am
Markus!! Nothing can beat my self control.’
Markus convinced himself, even nodding his
head at his great thoughts.
*NEXT DAY MORNING, 11 AM, MARKUS
OFFICE*
Kizy was resting at home while Markus had
specifically called Joel to his office.
“Broadcast that I will be announcing some big
news today. Previous venue, 2 pm.” Markus said
to Joel.
“Yes boss.” Joel said and bowed, before leaving
to make necessary preparations, knowing what
his boss wanted to do.
After Joel exited, Markus made a call to Kizy,
who picked up his call after a few rings.
“Are you deaf? What took you so long to pick up
the call?” Markus started with his usual tone as
soon as the call got connected.
“There are more important things than your call.
” Kizy said, answering him back in the same
tone.
“You just like to get on my nerves right?” He said
and took a deep breath.
“Anyways, I have arranged some people to get
you ready. My driver will pick you up at 1.30 pm.
” Markus said, coming to the main point.
“What’s the occasion?” Kizy asked in a
confused voice.
“You will know once you come here.” Markus
said with a smirk before hanging up, giving no
time to Kizy for replying.
*11.30 AM, MARKUS HOUSE*
Butler called Kizy down, saying some people
were there for her.
Kizy came out of her room, looking at the
newcomers who were familiar faces. They were
the fashion and makeup artist along with the
hairstylist who had dressed her up for
grandma’s birthday.
“Hi!!” Kizy said cheerfully.
“Hello Miss Kizy.” Both the man and woman
replied politely.
“So what have you planned for me this time?”
Kizy asked excitedly.
“You will know that soon. Hope you would like
the results though.” The man said with a smile
before the trio went inside Kizy’s room.
*2 PM, PRESS CONFERENCE, A CITY*
Though Markus was involved in an affair two
months ago, news of his continued success had
covered it up.
Plus all the negative limelight was on Aaron at
the moment, for faking identity and dealing
weapons in black market.
Along with him, the member who was being
discussed the most was none other than Kizy.
Thus right now, Markus was somehow back to
his original popularity.
Therefore the venue was already packed even
before the conference started. People were
ready with their cameras, some going lice while
some noting it down, simply ready to capture
every moment and everything that Marlus was
about to speak.
Exactly at 2 pm, the doors to the hall were
pushed open, with Markus clad in an all black
formal suit, entering the venue in loud cheers.
“That’s my male god!!”
“I can die in this moment.”
“Does he have to look so good?”
“But why are we having a sudden press
conference?”
“Him and black are currently my most
favourites!!”
“I don’t care. As long as I get to see my man of
dreams, I can literally wait like this every single
day!!”
“Did you read about how they finalised their
international deal yesterday?”
“Oh my god, I am about to faint!!”
All types of comments were made by the time
he went up to the stage and settled in his chair.
“Good afternoon everyone. Sorry for the sudden
conference without prior notice.” Markus began
and just like last time the entire venue was in
pin drop silence.
“So today’s conference is to apologize to all of
you.” Markus said and suddenly the audience
was in a frenzy.
“Why is he apologizing?”
“No Markus!! Even if you commit a deadly
crime, we never want an apology.”
“I thought he was about to announce
yesterday’s deal.”
“Markus and apologizing? I guess the situation
is truly very serious.”
“What is the matter?”
“But before that I want to introduce someone to
all of you.” Markus spoke and once again the
audience was silent.
Suddenly the doors to the hall were opened and
there entered the beauty who was born to bring
nations down.
That angelic face who had been the talk of the
town days ago, looked even more pure in that
white gown, as if goddess of beauty had herself
descended down.
Some were left frozen at their place while some
gasped, others whispering about the newly
entered woman.
Kizy, who was wearing her white glittery gown,
ending exactly at her ankles, walked like a
queen. Her curls ended just above her chest,
being adored with diamonds, while her silver
heels made ‘click clack’ sound, garnering
attention from every corner of the now silent
venue.
She walked confidently to the stage, taking a
seat beside Markus. She finally smiled a little at
the audience, making millions of hearts flutter
even when watching through the phones and
laptops at home.
“So the person I wanted to introduce is here. My
fiance – Miss Kizy.” Markus said and surprised
gasps could be heard from people.
“Wasn’t Miss Kizy dating Mr. Alexander or Mr.
Aaron till yesterday.” A reporter asked.
“First let me explain the entire scenario.
Afterwards you can ask your doubts.” Markus
said and paused.
“We are still a couple. All this time, wh@??ver
happened between us was just an act.” He
paused again, giving the audience enough time
to digest this sudden twist.
“All this was planned to help out police to find
Aaron and his illegal dealings.
Aaron had been in blackmarket for a long time.
It was getting difficult for one of my police and
government friends who were working on his
case, to find proper evidence against him.
Coincidentally, Aaron had seen Kizy before, and
conveyed through various means that he was
interested in her. When I discussed this with
Kizy, she readily agreed to work undercover, to
trap Aaron.
Thus we decided to act as if I ditched her,
making her break up with me publicly, giving
Aaron enough reasons and time to approach
her.
After that, it took her a lot of effort to win his
trust, making him open up little by little.
Afterwards you know how he had publicly taken
a different identity and accepted Kizy as her
soulmate.
Finally yesterday evening, Kizy was able to
gather all the evidence and send it to me, while I
presented it in front of everyone and Aaron was
imprisoned.
Thus, Kizy was, is and will always remain my
one and only. I have never cheated on her. Nor
is she accompanying anyone else. As I said, we
will be getting married in the next two years. We
will definitely welcome all of you then.” Markus
said and had a sip of water, his throat a little dry
after speaking non stop.
He signalled Joel, who quickly turned on the
projector, showing all the messages sent by
Kizy, including the evidence she sent.
“You all can now ask your questions one by
one. Please raise your hand to ask. We will be
answering all of you.” Markus said politely,
making all the people present, respect him and
Kizy even more.
One man raised his hand and Markus nodded at
him.