Andrea’s POV “Mom, can we go to Dad’s office again tomorrow?” asked Zayden, as they munched on some fries. “If your dad agrees, Zay. You can ask him when he comes home.” The main door clicked open, and the kids were excited, knowing Zion was back. “Dad’s here. Let’s ask him,” said Adrian, dashing out of the living room. He returned with Zion, pleading with him to take them out again the next day. “No, Addy.” I noticed the grim look on Zion’s face as he strode towards the bedroom.“Why Dad? Can we go the day after, please?” He ran after Zion, and so did Zayden. “Addy, Zay, stop bothering your dad. He’ll take you out when he’s free.” The twins sulked in their room while I went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. I could hear Zion talking on the phone in hushed tones. I could sense something was wrong with him. When we left him, he was in a better frame of mind.After twenty minutes, when I was almost done, he came into the kitchen to get a bottle of water.“Yes, Officer. I have all t
Zion’s POV “Don’t worry, Zion. They can’t keep you here for long when you’ve furnished all evidence to prove yourself innocent,” coaxed Eros, who had come down to the headquarters of the Hellenic Police Department, Crime Branch. Last night, after talking to my trusted lawyer the entire night, lodging an FIR with the Hellenic Police, and arranging for adequate security around my building and office complex, I was about to rest an hour in the wee hours of the morning when I received a blow. Two officers arrived at my home to arrest me on charges of murder. It shocked me and I pleaded innocent. Flashback 7 Hours Ago“Who has been murdered? Can I see the arrest warrant?” They produced the arrest warrant, and I gasped in shock. I was framed for murdering Gregory Alesci! He was found dead in his hotel room after I left! With my fingerprints present at the crime scene, I was the prime suspect. I knew who had done it to frame me. “Mr. Alesci was found dead in his hotel room last night
Zion’s POV My attention fell upon a Ford Mustang hurtling down towards me from the opposite direction, but it was too late. If I didn’t swerve, it would surely hit me. Panic settled in my heart in that split second. I had no time to think, swerving the car with all my strength. The other cars honked and screeched to a halt, confusion prevailing at my sudden turn. I missed the killer car by inches. It was such a narrow escape that I lost my concentration for a second. My hand slipped on the steering wheel and I lost my grip. The car hurtled towards the lane barrier and then towards the fence beyond. I had to evacuate to save my life. Opening the door, I jumped out, tucking my body into a tight ball, and landing hard on the side of the road. I rolled over immediately to a safer side to avoid getting hit. Excruciating pain hit my entire body, and I knew I was dying. The car crashed into the fence nearby while the Maserati cruised past me. It would have crushed me if I were accessible.
Andrea’s POV I was more annoyed at seeing the lazy grin on Zion’s face as he lay on the hospital bed! How could he feel happy when I was so worried about him? It had been almost twenty-four hours since I last saw him. He didn’t consider it necessary to inform me about his whereabouts. For twenty-four hours, we had been under house arrest with an uncooperative cop who refused to update us. I had gone crazy with the twins, bored to death. I had gone crazy worrying about Zion Concorde, my so-called fiancé. If it hadn’t been for Eros and Maddox, I still would have been in the dark, worrying myself sick. Eros brought me here while Maddox stayed at home with the twins. The number of goodies he brought for them, I was sure he had become their hot favorite uncle by now! “Hey, Andrea! Come here!” Zion patted beside him, urging me to sit there. “Stop! How can you be so casual about everything? You disappeared on me for almost twenty-four hours. Who does that? I accept I’m nothing to you b
Zion’s POV I noticed the hesitation on Eros’s face every time I mentioned Andrea. “She hasn’t taken my calls since she left the hospital.” He sighed and drove through the gates of my condominium, parking the car. The attendant the hospital sent home with me helped me to the wheelchair, pushing it inside the elevator. Eros followed me and I frowned at not seeing Maddox around. I had expected him to wait for me at home.“Where’s Maddox?” The elevator doors opened, and they pushed me towards my door. Strangely, the cop guarding the place was also missing, and the door was closed.“He left.” I frowned with confusion since Maddox wasn’t one to leave suddenly. He would inform me and surely demand a treat for doing so much for me. I punched in the security code with a frown. I had expected Andrea to be waiting for me at home. “Where’s the cop who was stationed here? What’s going on, Eros?” “He left.” I frowned, feeling upset at their negligence. I opened the door, and the attendant pushe
Zion’s POV “Hello!” I couldn’t help the wild thumping in my heart as I waited to hear Andrea’s apology. I could send her the tickets and ask Killian to bring them over with him! “Dad? It’s me, Zayden. How are you? I’m missing you.” My little boy’s sweet voice brought me to my senses. The way he was whispering, it was clear they were calling me in Andrea’s absence. “Hey, buddy! I miss all of you very much. I wish I could come over to get you, but I have broken my bones from the car accident. It’ll take me almost two months to heal!” A gasp escaped Zayden. It was obvious they had no idea about my accident. “Oh, I’m sorry I can’t help you when you need me, Dad.” I could feel his grief as he tried to choke back the helpless tears. “Hey, it’s okay buddy. I have hired help to look after me. Just keep calling me and I’ll get better soon. So how are you and Adrian?” “Addy is here. He wants to talk to you, Dad. Hurry, Mom will come for her phone any minute.” He passed the phone to Adrian
Zion’s POV The next few days, my defense case received a setback as Mr. Dimakos battled for his life in the hospital. Although the police nabbed the car, the driver was absconding. The traffic police had footage of the driver at various crossroads. He was none other than the local hitman Helix Fotios whom the Hellenic Police had been hunting for quite some time. A manhunt started in the city and its surrounding areas for Helix. There was a monetary reward announced for anyone who could inform the cops about his hideout. At the police headquarters, they tortured Kostas Papandreou for more information, but the man died in custody before opening his mouth. His mysterious death was a colossal blow to the cops, as it proved there was a traitor amongst them. A secret investigation was launched and. Eros and Killian were the prime targets now since they looked after my case and my business. I was worried about them, but I was helpless. All I could do was to arrange for bodyguards for both
Andrea’s POVI waited patiently for his declaration of love. My last message was enough to instigate anyone to confess, but maybe not Zion Concorde. I didn’t care if Sebastián loved me! All I cared for were Zion’s feelings for me. If he loved me, why couldn’t he confess? Didn’t he know how much I was dying every day waiting to hear him say those three little magical words to me? Was it so difficult to say, I love you, Andrea? Please come back to me! I want an actual relationship with you! When Sebastián could say it every day, why couldn’t Zion say it even once in the last seventeen years? I waited in vain. There was utter silence from the other side. Zion didn’t reply at all. Tears pooled in my eyes as I lay on the bed to spend another lonely night. Ever since I left Athens on the spur of the moment, I had been dying of guilt. The wish to fly to Zion and take care of him was so strong, it took all my willpower to restrain the urge. Under the circumstances, Sebastián had become a
Andrea’s POV There was excitement in the air as we drove down to Zion’s beachside villa in the Athenian Riviera. The twins and their pups couldn’t contain their exuberance. The prospect of meeting Zane and Angel after so long excited them beyond words. My pregnancy hormones had settled down and, apart from a little fatigue, I had no other symptoms of the first trimester. Zion took good care of me and employed lots of help to organize our dream wedding. Despite the short notice, I wasn’t stressed at all. Our event coordinator, Ms. Pappas, was extremely efficient and handled everything well. My wedding dress was perfect, just the way I wanted, and so was the decor. Despite my hectic work schedule, she completed every task effortlessly. Ever since she took over, even Zion could relax a lot. “Mom, when will Zane and Angel come over? Tomorrow?” asked Adrian hopefully. “No, after two days.” “Why can’t they come tomorrow? We’ll be bored,” said Zayden. “There’s so much to do, you won’t
Andrea’s POV The next morning, Zion took me to the gynecologist for a proper checkup. We found out I was two months pregnant! “How can that be possible when I felt no symptoms of pregnancy?” “Sometimes the only symptom is the missed monthly cycle. Since you have an irregular cycle, you might not have realized it. There might be subtle signs that you didn’t notice.” I nodded, agreeing with the doctor. “Yes, I had been a little preoccupied with work!” “It’s quite normal not to have symptoms. Don’t worry, the fetus is growing well. Follow the diet chart and folic acid supplements and you’ll be fine.” Zion released a sigh of relief and insisted I took the day off. With the twins at school and Zion at work, I was bored all morning. A call from Grandpa Vincent brought a smile to my lips. “So, how is everything going?” I smiled, knowing what he wanted to know. He wanted to know when we were planning our wedding! “Everything is fabulous here, Grandpa. The twins have settled down at s
Andrea’s POV The music slowed to a romantic number, and the twins walked away to watch a lighthouse near the coast. I wrapped my arms around Zion’s shoulders and swayed to the music. The temperatures had dipped after sunset, but the heat radiating from his body kept me warm. “This is what I wanted!” he whispered, planting a kiss on my neck as we caught a moment with one another. We were the only couple dancing on the deck. Anacá escaped Eros the moment the romantic music started. Although I was curious about what was going on between them, I kept mum. “This is the best part of the day!” I admitted, resting my head on his shoulders. His arm around me drew me closer, and it felt like bliss. The mesmerizing location, the gentle movement of the yacht as it cut across the bay, surging ahead, the moonlight above and the sparkling lights all around heightened my emotions. The day’s exhaustion diminished a little, and I felt better. “No, the best part is yet to come!” I looked up to see
Zion’s POV The entire week, I was busy planning our getaway to the Schinias Bay area on the eastern shores of Athens. I had been there almost twenty-five years ago when my mom was alive. The place was secluded then, but Eros informed me about the development of snorkeling activities around Nea Makri and the hidden bays of the Marathon Cape Area. He wanted to accompany us with Anacá, and Andrea willingly agreed. I didn’t mind too, as he was more knowledgeable than I was. “Are we going to the beach with Blaze, Chase, and their mom?” gasped Zayden in disbelief. Anacá’s pet golden retriever, Lucy, their mom, would obviously accompany us too since she never went out without her pet. “Yes, Uncle Eros and Aunt Anacá will accompany us also!” I added, making them grin. “I love the plan. You’re the coolest dad!” said Adrian. “I’m glad, buddy! Now help your mom pack up!” They rushed to the kitchen to force Andrea to pack while I smiled at their enthusiasm.Despite living in LA, it was surpr
Andrea’s POV Zion helped to expedite the shifting of Ratio Architects to Athens in twenty days. With his experience, the move happened so smoothly; I was impressed. “Mr. Lazarus will educate you about the work permits and visa process. I’ll see you at lunch.” I smiled, but couldn’t thank him for his efforts in front of his lawyer. After Zion left, I was extremely busy with the visa process. Afterward, I had a meeting with Mr. Aetos, the GM of ZC Architects, followed by a meeting with Mr. Barlos, the GM of Conrad. With both companies doing well, I was still considering a merger for ease of operation. I would have to consult Zion before making a final decision. My new PA, Cora Adamis, was an intern and fumbled with the work. As such, I missed my efficient PA, Roberta, back in LA. It was just a matter of a month. She would be here to handle my schedule like before. I couldn’t wait to connect with my old team of Ratio! We had grown into a family! Cora came in and handed me the folder
Andrea’s POV The next morning, I was in the brightest of spirits, eager to go to the twins’ school and then to the office. The twins were more excited than I was at the prospect of being alone at home. With their charm, they had Jenna and Melinda dancing to their tunes in such a brief span of time. Their pets were no less, and I panicked at the thought of the mayhem the quartet would create at home. “Don’t worry about them. It’s just a matter of a few days. When their school starts, they would need to leave with us.” I nodded, and we soon left. Zion’s eyes swept over the entire length of me and I blushed at his lust-filled scrutiny. I was still getting adjusted to this horny side of his nature that he had effectively kept hidden from me for so long. How? I had no idea!“Did you have to wear that skirt? I’m getting an erection just at the sight of you!” he chuckled as he drove on. I rolled my eyes at him, glancing down to check the bulge growing at an alarming rate. “Tomorrow onwar
Andrea’s POV I tucked the twins into bed and walked out of the room, only to find Blaze and Chase following me out as well. “Where do you think you’re going? It’s sleepy time for you too. Go, sleep!” They trotted off to their cots, disappointed that their playtime was over.At last, I heaved a sigh of relief and walked over to our bedroom, where Zion had been waiting for me for over an hour. Surely, he would be annoyed with me. I wondered what he had planned for us! I couldn’t wait to see. The moment I walked into the bedroom, Zion grunted with frustration. “I thought you were planning to sleep with Blaze and Chase tonight!” I chuckled as I closed the door. “They were planning to follow me here. I swear these pups have more energy than the twins.” I turned around and gasped to see him right in front of me. He picked my hand up and led me towards the coffee table in one corner. How had I not seen it before?It was decorated with heart-shaped balloons and a white drape over which lay
Andrea’s POV We walked hand in hand into the cozy café at the clubhouse. With the twins eager to start practice immediately after enrolment, we were free to enjoy ourselves. He led me to a corner seat, and we poured over the menu card, excited to be on an outing together. It wasn’t an outing in the actual sense of the term, but for me, it was like a surprise date with the man I loved. “What do you want to have?” I asked, only to find him gazing at me instead of the menu card. “You.” I blushed yet rolled my eyes. “I’m not available right now. Choose between coffee or drinks.” He groaned as if he didn’t know it already. “Shall we have a coffee date, then?” My heart skipped a beat on hearing something I was dying for. Yes, for the last seventeen years, I had been dying to go on a date with him. This time, as his fiancée, when I had started dreaming of a life together with him, he was abducted. “Are you sure? I don’t know if you want a date with me. You have always left me hanging!
Zion’s POV The water cascaded down our naked bodies as we stood wrapped up in each other’s arms under the shower. This was a dream I had been wanting to fulfill since the day I met her! I hadn’t expected it to be fulfilled after seventeen years when I had almost given up hope! My hands roamed freely on her delicate skin, feeling her curves. “Mine!” I whispered hoarsely as I trailed my mouth to her neck, her throat, and down to her breasts. My fingers inched towards her slick pu*sy and plunged in. “Oh! Zion, please!” She begged me to please her, but the pain in my leg disturbed me. I couldn’t do justice to my dreams in this position. “Let’s continue in the bathtub! It’s more comfortable!” She groaned when I released her, leading her toward the bathtub. I felt a little disappointed that I couldn’t please her the way I wanted to. “Are you in pain, Zion?” She turned to glance at my injury as she filled the tub. I wondered how she knew. “A little. It’ll be fine once we’re in the tub