Chapter: Chapter 46Desdemona It was all good.The joy in the house, the laughter shared, the plays they engaged in, the only things being created were good memories.It was all good.Too good to let it last.The pair had sidelined me in all that they did. Baking, cooking, playing games, I was even blindfolded while they were watching a movie.Here they were thinking of baking again. Apparently my daughter loved the activity so much she wants to do it for the rest of her life. Worst part is she wants to do it with Ettiene!“Molly,dear, I think its time to get back home. You have to go to the kindergarten tomorrow.”She whines and jumps up from the counter. I scream out, reaching for her but she was already in Ettienes hands.“Molly!” I scream. She continues to giggle, completely ignoring me.Ettiene helps her up the counter. Once again, she jumps and lands in his arms“Guys, guys,” I get in between them. “I agree that you are having fun but fun doesn't have to be dangerous.”“Okay Mommy.” She sits.
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Chapter: chapter 45Desdemona ‘She's matured so fast.’ ‘She acts so reasonably.’Those are words I don't want to hear being used to describe my daughter. That is why I agreed to go out with Ettiene. Not as the father of my child but as a man I am giving a second chance to.My best friend glared at me from the kitchen. Everytime I face him,he avoids eyecontact.“Come on,we can't be doing this everyday. You agreed to let me be.”“Never said I'll smile as I walk you put the door.”Good point.My phone beeps, a message from Ettiene signaling he was here and that I should leave my phone behind.I sigh and call out to Molly.She comes running as usual.“Go over there and kiss Mr. Grumpy goodbye. I'll be back.”Outside, Ettiene had stepped out of the car and was now leaning against it. “What? You plan on kidnapping me?”He laughs and pulls me in his arms for a light kiss.It was over before I could even fight back.“Seriously, you-” I shake my head to clear the fog caused by his stupid kiss.“If you carry yo
Last Updated: 2024-08-28
Chapter: Chapter 44DesdemonaMy eyes glared at the ceiling like it was the source of all my problems.I can't do anything in two weeks–less that two weeks actually.I roughly turn to my side and exhale loudly. The clock starred at me reminding me I have four hours to sleep before work.The date offer from Ettiene still lingers in the air. Not because I don't want to go but because he wants to go on a play date with my daughter included.A knock comes before the knob turns. He flips on the lights.“Something told me you were still awake.”“That thing was right.” I sit up.He hands me a glass of milk.“What's keeping you up?”“Ettiene and his stupid family.”He chuckles. “Must be hard.” Silence embraces us and for the first time I was uncomfortable in it.“Hey, you have something to talk about?”“I don't like the guy and the stress he puts over you. No, it's not because I'm I love with you or anything, I hate what he put you through. And I hate that you want to go back to him.”“I'm giving him time to pr
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Chapter: Chapter 43Chapter 43Desdemona Ignoring and moving on, that's what you do when too much information has been dumped on you all at once.A knock comes and I stop swinging around in my chair.“Come in.” His figure brings a light smile to me face. “I didn't expect to see you here.”“Your secretary called me.”“Ah, the new one? he's quite good at his job.”He sits. “Talk to me.”“You are remaining with two weeks till one of you takes the position.”“I'm well aware.”“What are your plans?”“Oh babe, you want me to share them with you so you could sabotage me?”I laugh, brushing him off. “Now why would I do that to the man I'm attracted to.” and the man who hurt me.He sighs and his shoulders slump. “Honestly, I don't know. Two weeks isn't enough to get that much amount, I think jules will have it this time.”I scoff. “And you are just going to let him?”He gives me a weak shrug.“I'll do it. I'll find someone to make it happen.”“It's a lot of money, Desdemona. ‘“I know. First, do you have anyone
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Chapter: Chapter 42MyraThe club was not packed up but the same smell filled the air; sweat, alcohol and cigarettes. Not to forget sex.I clear my throat and step further inside, allowing my eyes to scan over the room.Josh is tall and well built meaning he won't be hard to spot in the crowd.Cold hands grab my arm. “Come this way.”I spin around but that was not fast enough to catch the face of the man dragging me towards the stairs.“Straight ahead, last room.” He orders huskily.I scoff. ‘Rude of him to handle a woman in such a manner.’Nevertheless I follow his direction.Before I could knock the door swings open.“Josh!”“Why are you here?”I stride past him and make myself comfortable.“Is this where you make the drugs?”“Why are you here?” He repeats more sternly than before.“What? I can't come and visit my brother?”He goes round to his seat and goes back to whatever he was doing.“You are completely ignoring me.” And I'll be darned if my voice sounded as whiny as I heard it.He does not reply.
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Chapter: Chapter 41EttieneOkay.The mother and the daughter are going all out in this round."What? What do you mean my father?"Moriah stops and turns. "And for your information,he was not old then,he is old now. Either way,he does not look his age.""The fuck you mean he does not look his age?" Moriahs face does not give anything away."You are seeing him even now? Are you cheating on David? Are you repeating your past?"She gives a nonchalant shrug. "Who says I am?"Waaaait.No way."Oh so it's someone you are…" Ariel's words trail off as realization hits her like a brick.Myra lifts her head from where it was buried in Josh neck."Come again?"Josh had now quit crying and composed himself. He looks up with a scrunched face and puffy eyes. The guy has clearly been through a lot. I feel for him.Kevin who had been silent all this time lets out a long,deep growl. "You two are sisters. Do you want everything spelt out for you?""What are you mad about?" I mumble loud enough for him to hear.He waves
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Chapter: chapter 135AriaMecael held me until I stopped crying sniveling. Still,I held onto him because I did not want him to go away.I cried because at the end of it all everything had worked out. Not all of it was perfect but it was in place.Like last month the business made a loss but it did not collapse. It stayed and this month I'm certain it will all be better.Just like our lives,bits by bit,it was all falling into place.For the last three months, everything had happened so fast and I couldn't help myself from worrying that it will all fall apart.We had bought a larger apartment where we had room for the kids to run around. Thick walls for mecael and I and a larger kitchen and office for Phoebe.Alex had finally admitted to his feelings. Though he was thrown into a turmoil when Liz proposed out of nowhere,he got after it soon enough and said yes. They had a church wedding which obviously came as a surprise to all of us.None of the boys have visited Heloriet ever since he was taken away. We rec
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Chapter: Chapter 134Aria"Mom." I yelled as I made my way into the station.Mecael met me halfway. "Babe." I felt his gaze travel past me. "They have gone to get Greg from the airport." He nodded in understanding."Lorei…she."I step past him and charged towards my mother who was screaming about Heloriet being mad.I grabbed her biceps and forced her to stand still facing me. "What do you think you're doing,mother!"Her hands held onto my arms and she shook me frantically. "Aria…Aria..tell them,tell them how he tortured me. How he ran that…that business and forced the drugs down me. Tell them everything."My eyes burned with tears and I could not understand the reason behind them.Maybe it was the fury of watching her act like this. Or the extent of truth her words held.Perhaps it was none of those but the fact that ay the back of my mind I wanted to see her drop dead.It was the feeling of me having to betray the woman who carried me for none months and also took part in my upbringing.But why should
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Chapter: Chapter 133Aria"How is he?" I asked pacing in the hall. At the same time Mecael asked about the ones who were in the hospital"I don't know. The doctors haven't come out yet." "He's okay,I guess."I stop moving. "You guess?""He keeps on repeating that he did not push them. It's day three,Aria,your mom is not awake and so is the doctor."I sigh and sit. "Can I be honest with you? I feel nothing about this situation. In real sense I feel like they both deserve it. Except for the doctor,he doesn't."He hums from the other side. "I get you babe.""Is Alex with you?""He's supposed to be there by now,also Greg and Lionne are on their way. They are almost landing if I'm not wrong."The door opens. "I'll call you later.""Bye babe. Be safe.""Doctor.""Aria? She is awake.""The man?""His chances of survival are pretty low. But we'll keep you updated.""Then how is she? Can I go in and see her?"He nodded and followed me inside."That's the only thing she's been saying. 'Ill do it. Don't kill me.' S
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Chapter: Chapter 132Aria"James,Aurora stop running around,you'll fall." I called after them as I picked up the toys they had left all over."Kiiiids." They did not stop. I sigh and place the box of toys down.The front door opens and Phoebe walks on with lots of bag."I'm not against your spending but please limit it.""Hey babe." She pokes her head around. "Aurora,James.""Auntie!" That was Aurora. She came running so fast that I feared she would slip and fall."I told you to not run." I say breaking James speed."Na-na." "Come to me baby." She picks him from me.Looking around. "Where's your husband?"I playfully hit her arm. "He's not my husband. But he's gone to meet with some people,work related."She laughs and guides the kids to the kitchen."Nothing for me?""You have your own money. Spend it before you die."I go to reply but my phone vibrates from the coffee table.She stops moving." Oh you have friends now?""Shut it,Phoebe."A new number. "Hello.""Did I ever tell you I majored in performi
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Chapter: Chapter 131HelorietMy heart thudded painfully against my chest. Sweat droplets trickled down my face,behind my neck all the way down to my back.I swallowed hard,an action that was painful as well. The temperature in the room seemed to be cold but at the same time I was so hot that I was literally burning up.My knees were on the floor and I remained there,not wanting to tempt Lorei because I was too aware of what she was capabilities.She let out a loud sigh and removed her gloves. She licked up a pair of scissors that was lying on top of the drawer.Snipping it towards me,she said, "Do you want to know what I'm going to do with this?"No. No I did not.Her words scared me but what crepped me out even more was what she was going to do. Stabbing him to death? That would be painful. But he might survive if she happens to stab the less delicate parts,his thigh,for example.I shivered and pushed the thought further away as possible.If I think positive then everything else will be positive. My s
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Chapter: Chapter 130Lorei"Hello babe." I greet while sipping my wine."What?" He grumbled from the other side."I'm just checking on you.""I'm not yet dead so I assume you are not done with me."I gasp faking my surprise. "Who says I want to see you six feet under. I want you alive,so alive so that you won't be able to take any more of living.""I've already seen what you have succedes at doing,if that is what you want to confirm."A chuckle escapes my mouth. "I know you've seen it. I mean,I went out of my way to ensure they aired it,I did all that for you.""Geez,thanks.""You're welcome." I place the glass down and get to my feet. I swing slowly to where the other man was seated,tied up on a chair."Are you asleep,Heloriet?""What? No,I am tired.""Don't care." I tap on the man,waking him up. "I have someone who I am sure you'd love to hear from.""Unfortunately,I have no one.""Really? Think again, Heloriet. Think carefully." I speak slowly allowing him to soak in every word and get the weight of it
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Chapter: Chapter 10EmilliaAs usual I was curled up on the couch,reading a book I could not immerse myself in.My husband working on some papers across me.He looked so calm considering he just murdered someone last week.A knock came and Lucious enters.”Sir,we have a lead.”He places some papers in front of Greg.”There is a transaction that will be happening tonight.”“It's okay,you can proceed.”I sprint up.”Can I go?”“No.It will be dangerous.”Lucious replies.I stand and throw a few punches.”I can fight.”Lucious faces me.”Just because you think you can throw some weak punches doesn't mean you can actually beat someone.” I scoff.”Weak? Weak punches? I'll show you what Weak punches are…”I charge towards him but he grabs my wrist and spins me that my back was against his chest.I let out a chuckle.”I see you point. Now let go.”He twists my arm but I bite my tongue to hold out a yelp.“You're tough,I'll give you that.” He let's go and pushes me forward.”But you still can't fight.”I stumble to the couch
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Chapter: Chapter 9Gregory Emillia sat beside me as we rode down to the base.Her feet were crossed,gaze fixated outside. It was obvious Lucious words had caused a stir in her.I reach out for her hand.She turns to me,worry in her eyes.“Again,I don't think she should join us in this.” Lucious stated after glancing at us.“What do you think,Emillia?” She swallowed,hard.Her eyes searches mine before she replied with a quiet,’it's fine.’The rest of the journey was spent in silence.“Lucious, run me over what happened.”I spoke as we walked inside.“The shipment to the East were bomed.Nothing that can be traced back to the people was left.”Emillia grabs onto my shirt. “Sebastian went down there.”“Then what I'm I doing here?”“A negotiation.” He opened the door. “The Carvelias,or so they said they are called,know something but the leader insists on speaking with you.”We walk down the hall to the room which was dimly lit.Four men were already present. Three standing,one seated.From the posture of one
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Chapter: Chapter 8Emillia I sat across my husband who was busy working on some papers. This is all I do. I accompany him to work and back home. In between I am allowed to do anything that does not involve me talking to any other man. His eyes dropped lazily over the documents as he signed each of them. Strands of hair fell across his face and oh how I loved that. My eyes move from his face to his desk.How huge it was.How perfectly fit it is for- “Tell me.”His voice put a pause my thoughts. When I looked up,his eyes were on me.Ever so intense. “What?” He puts his pen away and pushes the papers at a distance. Then he leans back. “Come here.” He calls and I do not hesitate to answer. He holds my wrist and pulls me down to his laps. “What were you thinking about?”His voice was low as he spoke,the warm breathe brushing over my skin. “Your desk.” “Mmh…”He hums while placing gentle kisses along my neck. “You,me…” A chuckle escapes his throat.”Where is the Ellena who says every thought in her he
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Chapter: Chapter 7Gregory I don't make mistakes. Never have and most certainly never will. Being calculative is a trait one must have if you know a slightly wrong move would get you killed. I did not make a mistake. Not when I walked into the room with a shirt stained with blood. Not now when I knew I had a gun and I knew she was going to find it. Her eyes stared at mine.Fear written clearly in them. His hand was trembling and I could feel the distance she was trying to create between us. My eyes remain on hers as I reached out for the gun. She allows me to take it. I walked to the counter and take it apart then I pushed the pieces forward for her to observe. Her back pressed harder against the door. “Do you think I'd ever hurt you,Emillia?”I asked softly,my eyes carefully watching her movements. She is a terrible liar already but her body would give out more. She does not reply verbally.Her body on the other hand gave me the answer I needed. Her chest rose and fell at a faster pace.Her han
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Chapter: Chapter 6Emillia I don't know when I fell asleep but when I woke up Sebastin was starring down at me like I was his prey and he was ready to pounce and devour me. “What you are doing is rude,creepy and disturbing.”I inform him as I pushed the blanket off me. My eyes gaze to the window where light was sleeping in through the spaces between the curtains. “Why did you get married to him?” I give him a lazy look but I don't open my mouth to respond. After fleeting seconds of silence,he let's out a low chuckle. I frown. “Is it your habit?”He raises his brows.”Walking into people's room like that.” He shrugs and goes ahead to sink into the bed. “Jesus Christ,Sebastian!” I scream,shoving myself out of the bed. “It's not like you've done anything here already.”He replied,his voice flat. “Where is your brother?” “He's gone.” My stomach falls at the statement and my body goes still. “Gone,like...he left or left us?” He laughs.”He left last night.He was supposed to be here by now but you n
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Chapter: Chalter 5Gregory We had signed the documents and now Emillia was mine. I took her hand and led her to our room.Her hand remained in mine as I closed the door behind us. I sat and pulled her in between my legs. She stood there,her long black hair falling around her shoulders,some of the strands covering her face.Her cheeks were all flashed and she refused to meet my gaze. My palms traced her body,pushing her dress up until it was no longer in the way.I tugged unto her,pulling her down to me until she was straddling me. “How do you feel?” I asked softly. “About what exactly?Global warming,civilisation or…” I smacked her ass,earning a yelp from her. “Don't act smart,now.” She bites on her lower lip. “You're married now and-” “That fact will probably hit when I'm in bed or doing some random things.” “Which fact are you thinking of now?” “The fact that I'll be having sex with you.” I chuckle. I lean in and press a kiss on her cheek then her jawline.She tilts her head,giving me more r
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