In Control

Twenty-One

                Chapter Twenty-One| Marnie
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"What's on your mind?" I question Camil as I come to sit down next to him. We arrived in Morocco last night and it's now the following morning. However, I can see that his mind is elsewhere.

"It's nothing." He whispers, staring at the sun ahead of him.

"I'm always here if you need to talk." I reassure and he looks at me biting his hip.

"The nurse at the hospital, Marnie. I think someone hurts her." He whispers painfully and my eyes widen.

"What do you mean?"

"She came to check on me and I could see the bruises on her arm, like someone had grabbed her too tightly. She's shy and timid, I just don't have a good feeling." I slowly nod my head.

"You want to help her?"

"How can I help her when I can't even help myself?" He questions and I smile gently.

"Camil, you're smart. You'll figure something out." I reassure him and he slowly nods his head.

"Thanks, Marnie Barnie." He winks and I playfully roll my eyes. "Family celebration, tonight." He mentions and I furrow my eyebrows.

"What?"

"Cyrus didn't tell you? You're meeting the rest of the family, mum's practically told them you and Cyrus are engaged." My eye twitches and I slowly stand up and walk back into the house.

"Cyrus!" I call out for him, storming up the stairs. I barge into our room and spot him laying on the bed in only his underwear.

"Yes?" He raises his eyebrows at me and I raise mine back. "What is it?" He smirks.

"Family celebration, tonight? When were you going to tell me? Three minutes before we're meant to leave?" I huff, placing my hands on my hips.

"Baby, chill." He chuckles, climbing off of the bed and walking over to a bag. He picks it up and hands it to me, I take a peak in the bag.

"You bought me a dress?" He nods his head.

"And some shoes." He hands me another bag.

I squeal and throw my arms around him. "Thank you!" I say in excitement and he chuckles, kissing the side of my head.

"Anything for my pretty baby." He smiles gently. "Now my family are a little crazy but they are the friendliest of people, they will love you." He reassures me and I nod my head.

"Are we going to your mother's house?" He shakes his head at my question.

"Uncle's house and then back to my mum's because she wants to spend some more time with us, so we probably won't be back until late." I nod my head and head into our joint bathroom.

I go to close the door but his foot stops me from closing the it. The mischievous smile on his face has me rolling my eyes.

"No." I shake my head, kick his foot out the way and slam the door, locking it behind me.

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