Chapter 1 The Beginning

• LUNA's POV
• I woke up with a bright smile imprinted all over my face, I was happy of course I was. It is my first wedding anniversary with the best man. My husband, my Jordan.
• There was a little note on the table;
• “I had important work to do at the office, my love, but always remember I love you, and Happy wedding anniversary.
• Love, Jordan.”
• As I read through I couldn't stop smiling and staring at the mirror in front of me.
• But what was so important that he had to go to the office today of all days? I whispered to myself then I picked up my phone and called him, but there was no answer.
• “I can take the party to his office then.”
• I said confidently to myself then I jumped into the shower, and happily turned on the water. I was in a hurry and was also happy to see my husband. Well, when you are married to a very successful, powerful, and rich man who owns one of the biggest hotels in Las Vegas then you will feel lucky every day.
• Before stepping out of the house I took one last glance in the mirror, and I felt more confident and elegant in myself. Jordan’s favorite color has always been red, so I wore a red dress, and black shoes, and held a black purse.
• When I got to his office, I noticed the secretary was not at her table. I walked into Jordan’s office only to find his secretary's hands wrapped around his waist. I stared in shock before screaming out his name.
• “Jordan!”
• They both quickly turned around and stared at him, but they didn't look shocked to see me. It almost felt like I was overreacting or it was an ordinary thing for me to see.
• “Hey, Luna, why are you here? Why didn't you call me before coming? Nelly excuse us”
• My husband questioned me like I interrupted something between him and his secretary.
• The secretary left, and I just stared at Jordan with disgust.
• “What do you mean by that question, Jordan, and what was that between you and that lady?”
• “Luna, this isn't what it looks like,” he stammered and staggered a bit. I held him because he looked like he was about to fall.
• He sat me down and explained to me that his company was under some false allegations and he could be arrested for it. I sat down and tears rolled down my cheeks. Today was supposed to be a good day, but with what Jordan just said I couldn't help but shed tears heavily.
• “This is not the time to cry, Luna. Someone needs to take the fall for the company. I am innocent, but if I get arrested, then no one would be able to prove my innocence”
• I was not sure what he was trying to say, but I could see the pain written all over his face.
• “What is the next step, Jordan? And when did all this start? Why didn't you tell me anything?”
• “You do not know anything about business, Luna, so, I didn't want to stress you out”
• I felt bad when he said that because he didn't let me work even when I had opportunities to. He took me out of the orphanage I grew up in and changed my life, so I have always loved him, and just went with whatever he said.
• He stood up from the desk, walked over to the window, and exhaled heavily. He turned around and looked at me then he shut his eyes.
• “Luna, can you take the fall for the company? You are my last hope, please, my love”
• I was shocked he could ask me that, I stood up from the chair and walked close to him. I wiped off my tears with my hands and then held him.
• “What? Are you telling me to take all the faults, and go to jail?”
• “You will not go to jail, Luna, I will get you out before you know it. I promise you”
• I was not fully convinced, so I turned around and gnawed on my fingernails out of anxiety.
• “Jordan..” before I could say another word he pulled me in for a deep kiss, and that melted my heart.
• “If you do not do this for me then we will end up losing everything. Our marriage included”
• I shook my head when he said that. I didn't want to lose him.
• “But.. Why? Jordan this is not easy”
• “You said you owe your life to me, right? I have never asked you for anything, Luna. So, accept this, and prove how deep your love for me is. Or I might as well as get the divorce papers ready before I leave for the station, and you can start over from the orphanage again”
• His eyes looked calm, but his words sounded more like threats, and I did not like that.
• “Fine, I will do it, but promise me you will get me out of there”
• “I swear. In less than 3 days you are out”
• “Fine, I will just go home, and..”
• Just as I was approaching the door, and before I could complete my sentence the door burst wide open and three police officers barged into Jordan’s office. I looked at Jordan’s face, but he avoided eye contact.
• Before I could understand what was happening the officers moved close to me, brought out their badges, and shoved it to my face.
• “Luna Brooks?” one of the officers said, with a pretty face, but thick voice “You are under arrest”
• I wasn't sure how to react to that. I just kept staring at Jordan who didn't say a word. That was when I realized what was happening, he wasn't asking me to take the fall for the company, he was telling me to because he had already given my name to them.
• “Mrs Luna, you need to come with us”