Nicole. "Nicole, Nicole. Nicole", Liam yells barging through my room and I share concerned glances with Tara. What did I do now? "What?" I calmly question, pausing the sad movie we were watching. "How dare you?" he screams as he furiously matches towards me but Tara quickly stands in front of me to block him. "You are not going near her, say whatever brought you here and get the fuck out of my house, before I kill you right now" she grits out pointing her gun at his head. Sadly, I don't feel any remorse or pity for my supposed brother. I'm positive I won't shed a tear if that gun goes off. We look nothing alike and most of the time, Liam treats me as an enemy rather than a relative. Earlier, I used to try creating a relationship between us but it didn't work, so I stopped attempting to mend the nonexistent bond. "Get the hell out of my way bitch" he responds with the same enmity pushing her but my girl is strong enough to stand her ground. "Leave right now" She presse
Alessio. Nicole looks off. Something is wrong with her but she's not willing to disclose it. It's my fault though, I should have been there but I had a lot on my plate and I only got some free time today. I missed her so much and it brings discomfort to my heart that she thinks I only want her for sex. I haven't looked at other women since I met Nicole. My boys are even surprised by this fact and they wanted to meet the girl that supposedly charmed me. So the idea was to bring her to my main house, introduce her to my two friends, and convince her to stay here due to the threat lurking out there. I can't allow her to live unprotected when I'm in a position to protect her. The fucking maids had to ruin everything. I can't deny the fact that I already fucked them. I did it twice and there was nothing special about them. The reason they are still here is because Luca wants it. He likes having fun with them every time he comes to my house. The fucker practically lives her
Nicole. I heard everything they said but my brain can't put anything in place yet. I don't remember any of it happening and I don't want to force my brain right now. My brother. It's kind of comforting to know that Liam has been pretending all along. Now it will make it easy for me to defend myself against him. Every time I thought of hurting or disrespecting him, the reminder that I should respect him as my brother always crossed my mind and I would refrain and let him scream as he wanted. He will finally taste my venom. I gaze at the brother I don't remember and he looks cool. He seems to be a collected man and if he is related to me then I must have missed a lot. They whisper to each other when I don't talk or react in any way to their presence, and after a couple of seconds, they drag themselves out of the room and I'm left alone with my empty brain. I didn't remember a thing. I don't know why Alessio looks sad though. Is he bothered with how I behaved with him ea
Nicole. The breakfast table looks tense. It's like no one wants to be here and I can't blame them. The woman sitting in front of me is the accurate definition of fake. Her large breasts are almost falling out from the transparent net she's wearing and she seems to like it. Don't even start on her butts. Men! You should have seen how she was forcefully moving them when she walked in. The red-painted lips are nearly covering her face, and she had to apply makeup like the world was gonna end, and this would be her last. The strong perfume she used has taken over the fresh air we were freely blessed with and turned the aroma of the food we are eating to nonexistent. From the moment she entered Alessio's house, her scowl has not wavered from me and I find it funny. She's one of those perfect high-class fake-ass bitches. Her nails are longer than my problems and I'm trying so hard to find beauty in them but it's just a big nay for me. To make matters worse, Barbie is Alessio'
Alessio I understand her anger. I would be angry too. But Nicole needs to trust me. It doesn't matter how long we've known each other. It might be two days but I trust her. I trust Nicole to take care of my fucked up heart. I don't need to get a degree to know that she is pure. I'm sure if it wasn't for Ernesto and his greed, she wouldn't be in this crime shit. Mother has been a bitch all my life and it's something I learned to tolerate. She had this speculation that I need to marry into a rich family and she has been going around looking for that perfect wife. Unknown to her, she is wasting her time because I would never let anyone decide for me. Especially if it's regarding a woman I'm supposed to spend the rest of my life with. I was so impressed when Nicole put a claim on me. The girl is worth my attention and she needs to know that she's not just here for a good lay. She's here for the whole of me. She is the only person I will do anything for. Even if it means rej
Alessio. "Nicole" Everyone shouts rushing to her but she has her eyes only on the corpse laying on the floor. Her nose is heavily bleeding and the weapons she had in her hands are carelessly dropped on the floor. Is she having a panic attack? I don't think so because this is not her first kill. No one expected this would be the outcome of my bitchy mother's schemes. The said woman is now standing at a safe distance scared as fuck. How come loud-mouth bitches are the most scared and weak. "Baby come on," I kneel beside her and cradle her on my lap. " No, no, fuck" she chants gripping her head like it's about to burst. "He killed him, God no" Nicole cries looking at Leo and the nosebleed becomes heavier. She needs to stop straining. "He killed him"She stares at her brother with a helpless look as tears freely flow down her face. "He made me watch, Leo" "Baby stop thinking, look at me" I hold her cheeks and direct her head to me. Tara hands me a couple of tissues and I qui
Nicole The harsh stomach cramps wake me up from my nap and I groan trying to find a better sleeping position but it only makes it worse. This is only the beginning yet it is this painful. How about when I'm 5 months? Can I really do it? Is what the doctor said true? I slowly sit up and blankly stare at the empty room. Everywhere is quiet and I wonder if there is any form of life in this house. I get up and head for the door. I need to talk to Alessio. This is not something I can handle on my own. We can confirm it together. I trudge to the living room to find it empty, with no sign of Tara or anyone else. Why would they leave me here alone? "You need to sit down"I quickly turn around to her voice and cringe. When did she start caring? And why the hell is she talking to me? "My son gave me orders not to let you out of my sight until he is back" she adds and I quietly sit on the grey single couch that is close to me. I don't have it in me to argue with her or ask any ki
Alessio. I can't believe it. It's hard to believe she is willing to give away her life for our kid. Nicole is crazy to think I would let it happen. For the first time in my life, I finally found something that makes sense, something worth fighting for. My heart eventually knew the joy of beating for someone. Fuck! I'm falling for Nicole and it's crazy I was about to lose her I can't imagine what I would have done if that happened. A life without her. "Our mum made the same decision my sister was about to make" I turn to look at Leo with raised eyebrows. "Nicole was born in 8 months and that was the last time I saw my mum. I practically raised her because my dad was always working." "This is crazy man," Luca whispers, stuffing my glass with more liquor, and I can't agree less. This shit is disturbing. "So she doesn't remember all that shit?" Luca asks, taking a long drag from his cigar and Leo looks at me in question. I hate to break his hope. She only remembered he
Nicole.Fuck. That was a meal.Now I feel more tired and sleepy."Do you want more?" The man beside me asks and I turn to him in wonder. No one will guess he is the same person who was about to murder me minutes ago.Alessio is now a concerned and caring boyfriend. His eyes are so tender and loving.Damn. I got myself here and I shouldn't blame anyone."No, thank you" I mean that. It's almost dawn and I need some quality sleep because I don't know what tomorrow will bring."I will help you" Alessio quickly lifts me from the ground and I skeptically stare at him. Why the sudden change of mood?"What are you up to?" I furrow my brows as I try to get answers from his facial expression but there is none."I am only being the better boyfriend I ought to be" The man carries me back to his room and lies me on my side."You are too difficult to understand, Alessio. One minute you are cold the next minute you become so warm and it's so confusing. I don't get it" I sit up and decide to have a c
Nicole. I stop in my tracks and wearily stare at the man before me. What is he doing here? He scares me. I still don't understand why he hates me so much. Leonardo silently watches me and finally chuckles. A sadistic laugh that causes goosebumps to form on my skin. "Your stupid daddy was so proud of you, Nicole. He built an empire for his little girl. Fuck, I was envious" Leonardo smirks and I clench my fists. How is he here when I injured him the last time we met? "Ernesto helped me end him. We took everything and killed that stupid idiot. Of course, the paranoid son of a bitch hid something for you on that island. Today we got it and burnt everything else to the ground. He must be turning in his grave to see his princess leeching on a man who doesn't want her" Ouch. "Does that make you feel better? You have everything you want. Why do you feel the need to come here just to hurt my feelings?" "Because you fucking killed my mother. The only person who cared for me. You killed he
Nicole.I wake up to find myself alone in bed and sigh, burying my face in the pillows. At least I am not in heat anymore. I still can't believe Alessio chose Ernesto over me. What happened to not bringing work at home?I still wonder why I haven't come to terms that I will never be his priority. I shouldn't be that naive. I think the best thing to do now is get a job and learn to be independent. Maybe that way he will respect me a little.I don't want to be a charity case to him. Furthermore, what will happen if we break up? Fuck, maybe this experience was supposed to open my eyes."Are you feeling okay now?" I quickly turn to the door at Luca's voice. The drug's effect has been subsidized but I am extremely tired and sleepy. Thanks to that God sent doctor. I wonder how Alex is doing."Yes, thank you" I mumble and offer him a reluctant smile. At least someone cares around here."You have to forgive him, sometimes he is just unpredictable", Luca sighs and fills the glass on my bedside
Nicole. "This is fucked up, Alex" I mutter moving as far away as I can from him. The drug hasn't taken effect yet but I know it's just a matter of time Alex sits on his bed and sadly lowers his head. The guy has wounds everywhere. His vest is bloody and it appears he hasn't taken a shower in days. I wonder where his mother is. She wouldn't have accepted this kind of treatment if she was here. "I don't like this Nicole. I won't touch you without your consent. Fuck, how do I even start touching you?" Alex says in exasperation and suddenly gets up. I cautiously watch him move to the window and punches the wall when he sees what is out there. Curiously following him, I am not surprised that Julio placed guards outside the window too. Only a miracle will save us today. I look around the room and I spot two cameras on the ceiling. Fucker is watching us. "Fuck. I will kill him. If I get out of here, I am killing that man" I don't doubt the venom in his voice one bit. Unlike t
Nicole. "Just perfect. This is what we call, killing two birds with one stone. First, steal your boyfriend's shit for myself and then kill his dumb girlfriend" Ernesto laughs as he takes slow steps toward me. " I have never seen a stupid woman like you, Nicole. You thought a girl that warms my bed every night would choose you over my dick?" He laughs and I swear, all the color just drained from my face. Tara was fucking Ernesto? I can't believe I am that stupid. How could I not know? "Tara would do anything to please her 'daddy' and she would be greatly rewarded at the end of the day" He blankly stares at her dead body as if she meant nothing to him. She never was my friend. She was Ernesto's plaything from the beginning. " Her assignment was to befriend you and not to get her feelings attached. I am proud of her even though she is gone. I can always find another young pussy, but you?" Ernesto mockingly sizes me up and down before releasing a dark chuckle. "Not even Julio's fag
Nicole. I jolt up with a splitting headache and a sweaty body. The room I am in feels like it's rotating and I tightly hold the bedding to steady myself. "Are you okay?" A voice asks above me and I squint my eyes to stare at the worried Alessio. How long was I out? The last thing I remember was shooting my brother. How come I am already in Alessio's bed? "Can I have water, please" I clear my throat as my vision finally becomes clear. Alessio quickly fills a glass of water and I stare at his mum pleadingly. I need those painkillers again. "Painkillers? " She asks with a gentle smile and I quickly nod but groan afterwards. Fuck my head. I will get better soon. I believe that. I can't believe this is the same woman who was rude to me at the first meeting. To make matters worse, she even brought another woman for Alessio in my very presence. Thank God I set my record straight. Alessio takes the pills from his mother and sits beside me. "Your memories again? " He gently a
Nicole. My gaze remains on my brother who doesn't make a move toward us. Now that I look at him, Liam acted bitchy but he was sincere. He didn't pretend with me. And his last actions proved that at least he had an ounce of care for me. Liam had a chance to seize all the necklaces to appease his boss but he didn't. Instead, he gave me the original one without malice. I might share some resemblance to Leonardo but I can't help but despise him. If he is working for Ernesto, he knew all along where I was and he didn't give a damn. He only made a move because he saw me as a bargaining chip. Leo just wanted to use me for his selfish reasons. I won't let him though. I will fight him to death for my freedom. Averting my gaze from my shameless brother, I peer at the boy in front of me. Another selfish bastard who thinks I am disposable, and he can use me as a breeder. "What do you want, Alex?" I stare at him without a sense of interest. His eyes linger from Alessio to me and trail t
Nicole. "Nicole, Can I talk to you?" I instantly stop at her voice, and turn around in shock. What the hell is she doing here? "I thought I told you to stay away from her, didn't I?" Alessio approaches her but I quickly stop him. The look in Tara's eyes indicates that she is desperate. She always has that look when she is scared or worried about something. "Hold on, babe" I grip Alessio's hand and he turns to me with raised brows. "Talk," I say without letting his hand go. Tara takes a step forward but Alessio stretches his hand forward to stop her. "Remain where you are, and make this quick. I feel nauseated just staring at you" Alessio snaps, and she instantly stops with a silent nod. That was a bit harsh and it appears to hurt her feelings. I don't know why I can't hate her just yet. "I wanted to tell you to be careful around your brother. He has been talking to Ernesto for some time now" She cautiously looks around us as if she's scared of being caught. No one lik
Nicole. "What is it?" I eagerly whisper, waiting for him to tell me something that may be useful. "When I met your brother. It wasn't a coincidence like I have been believing. Leonardo approached us with a deal. He wanted protection from me and in return, he worked for me. He was good with his gun and we didn't question him or perform a background check-up. Now, I am beginning to think he was sent by Ernesto" "The star tattoo that matches yours, he didn't have it. Do you know for how long you have had this" He holds my wrist and places a gentle kiss on the mark. My brows furrow in confusion as I stare at the supposed sibling tattoo. Where is he going with this? "As long as I can remember, I don't know how I got it" I frown at the mark and glance back at the man holding me. "I think we need to be cautious until you remember if he is even your real brother" Fuck me. First, it was Liam, and now, Leo? It can't be. "The resemblance Alessio, we share the same eye color"