Rebirth of the Fallen Heiress

YISO'S POV

The loud beep of the alarm wakes me up from my sleep. I sigh as I slowly get up to turn it off so it doesn't disturb Marshall from sleeping since he worked until really late last night.

I smile as I get up from the bed, and quietly arrange the duvet. I look at Marshall once again and walk quietly to his side of the bed to give him a small kiss on the forehead, causing him to stir and smile. As soon as he opens his eyes I whisper to him " Happy anniversary my love".

"Happy anniversary to you too, my love". He says stretching.

"Are you off to work? Can't you stay a bit longer?". He says giving me a small kiss on the forehead and another, on my lips which causes me to blush a little.

" I'm so sorry my love but duty calls you know.......I'm still talking when my phone beeps and I quickly walk to my bedside table to pick it up.

I realize that it's a message from my secretary and I quickly open it up.

' Good morning ma'am, just to remind you of your meeting by 9am'.

I sent a reply and headed to the bathroom to take a shower and in no time, I was ready to go.

I was still trying to tame my short curly hair, when I catch Marshall through the mirror staring at me .

"I look stunning right?, I ask him.

"Come home early today I have a surprise for you" was his reply.

" Oh really now... you know how much I love surprises, I can't wait". I say wrapping my hair in a low bun and after a few kisses, I finally tell him goodbye and head for work.

I drive to work with a big smile on my face thinking about how I met Marshall from the beginning.

Sometimes I can't believe I met the love of my life on a dating app. I'm so happy Karen encouraged me to take the chance and just give it a try.

Father had been nagging that I get married as I wasn't getting any younger and he wanted to see me run the company with my husband.

I remember being in a bind because I didn't have much experience with dating and was so focused on work, that I didn't have even have time.

"I know you're skeptical Yi, but this app is approved by the New York Times and thousands of people have testified that it has helped them find their prince charming", Karen had said, placing her hands on my shoulders.

"You're beautiful Yiso, and you deserve love", she added.

I decided to believe and trust her, so I joined to see what it was all about although I did not expect much. That is how I met Marshall Emerald, it was love at first sight for me.

His profile caught my attention. I immediately swiped right and we began talking on the phone.

It was now the one year anniversary of being married to Marshall, and I needed it to be perfect.

I planned the perfect dinner but as usual I've been stressing over it, I wanted to take the day off , but there's just too much work to be done this month.

We recently made a deal with one of the biggest food distributors in the industry and there's a lot of paperwork.

At work, I quickly head to my office and just as I'm about to sit, I get a phone call and look to see that it's Karen calling.

I smile and pick up the phone.

"Heyyy baby girl!!! Happy one year anniversary!". She yells into the phone.

" Thank you so much Karen...you sound so overjoyed", I say, smiling.

" Of course girl I'm so happy for you soooo..... do you have anything planned?".

" Well Marshall says he has a surprise planned out for me and I'm super excited!".

"Aww...that's so sweet of him but I'm asking if you have anything planned for him, don't tell me you didn't get him anything ".

" Of course I did. I've been preparing this for months now you know". I replied, sounding like I was offended that she would think I wouldn't get Marshall anything.

"Right! That's what I'm talking about...alright I need to get ready for work, tell me how it goes okay? Take care, love you".

" Love you too, bye!". I say grinning, grateful that she's in my life.

As the day progressed, it got more hectic and I sadly realized that I might get home late so I quickly sent a message to Marshall. 'Hi love I'm sorry I might be a little late, I'll be back as soon as I can'.

It's 11pm when I am finally able to call it a day so I quickly pack up, and start heading home.

I had planned to get some groceries and make Marshall's favorite food but since it was too late, I decided to buy his favorite take out instead 'Chinese food'.

I head straight to the kitchen as soon as I get home, drop my bag, and plate the food so Marshall and I can eat together since we haven't done that in a long time now.

I set the dining table with the food and a bottle of champagne with two glasses when I hear a soft giggle.

I thought it was a mistake till I heard it again.

My heart skipped. That wasn't Marshall's voice. And that laugh..I turned toward the hallway, my mind racing.

The giggling wasn't just a passing sound; it was coming from our bedroom.

I moved toward the sound, each step feeling heavier .

Disbelief and fear turned in my stomach, making me nauseous. I didn't want to think about it, but my body was already leading me.

When I reached the bedroom door, I stopped. The door was opened a little, the faintest sliver of light spilling out.

Without thinking, I pushed it open, with Marshall's gift in one hand.

I'm not prepared for what I witness..... Marshall in bed with someone and not just anyone, my best friend Karen!.

I drop Marshall's gift in shock and can hear the small sound of glass shattering or more like my heart shattering to pieces.