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 presses her gun
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 shield 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 here. Like
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 earlier or
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 twerking 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 bitch. 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's mothe
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 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 rejecting my own m
"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 quickly wipe out the
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 kind of que
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 her dad's d
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 asks placing
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 to the
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 likes a s
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" "There
Alessio. She stares at me in shock and silently lays back down. Ernesto did it. I am sure of that. At the ball, the bastard slipped away and left a trail of his men behind. My men and I got rid of all of them. Unfortunately, when I was done he had already gone into hiding. We had to pin Leo down for information after that and it only got worse. How could he, in his senses trust Julio? Leo has been working for me for some time and I assumed he knew all the snakes in the game, Clearly, he didn't Julio and Ernesto go way back. Their families had an alliance for years and to this day, they don't hunt each other unless one is getting in the way of another. He even had the audacity to sell his sister off. The only woman I love. He has been a sick pain in my ass lately and I assumed it was because he cared for his sister but no. " What is wrong with her son?" Father follows me to the kitchen when I return the glass, and I sigh leaning on the counter. "Ernesto messed her up Dad. He w
Nicole. Should I take it? This is what I wanted for a long time right? Freedom. The only problem I have is money because Ernesto froze my accounts and right now an opportunity is staring at me, why am I hesitating? " Take it" Alessio forces the card in my hands but I am finding it hard to accept it. The look in his eyes says it all. He doesn't want me to. Alessio wants me to trust him and stay. No matter what decision I make, I know I can't change the fact that I love him, and he is probably feeling something for me too. So with a shaky breath, I take the card and place it back in his wallet. I am a lot of things but I can't bear the thought of hurting him. I will give this one more chance and if it doesn't work, then I will look for a way out and that is without his money nor help. " I don't want your money Alessio, I want something else" I murmur and his brows furrow in confusion. " What is it" he whispers squeezing my waist and I sigh leaning forward. " I want your heart"
Nicole."What do you mean I'm getting married, Alessio?" I whisper in disbelief as I stare at my supposed brother.From one shitty brother to another. Just great."Nicole I'm sorry, it's not as serious as you think" Leo defends and I can't believe he just said that. "Not as serious?" I mumble, taking unsteady steps towards him" You signing my life away is not as serious as I think?"Now everything makes sense. How he didn't want me with Alessio. Him being cool with the reckless Alex when he picked me up. Also, the smirk on Julio's face the other day, I knew there was a reason behind it.I didn't understand why they almost killed Ernesto's son for hurting me while we just met.I look at Leo in disbelief.He is just like everyone. Using me for his gain.I should have ran when I had a chance. This world will surely ruin me beyond my limits."He is gay Nicole. His dad found out and he is trying to manipulate him"."And you thought I was an object to be used by them?" now I wish I never
Nicole.I swear, I'm dying inside.This is why I had promised to start taking care of myself. Who is this girl and why is Alessio calling her bunny?She is so beautiful that she's making me feel self-conscious. Alessio never talks softly to anyone apart from me, he even said please.Like what the hell?I'm sure as fuck that he doesn't have a sister."Baby, who is she?" I lowly mumble in curiosity. He is mine and I will fight for him even when I have zero strength. "Can we go already, I can't be here anymore second" the girl impatiently speaks shifting from one foot to another. Her green eyes glance around and back to us and she frowns at our lack of movement. She has a slight Russian accent and that explains her looks. Alessio is not Russian.Is he cheating on me?"Let's talk later " he places a haste kiss on my cheek and rushes to the midst of the fight. The girl gives me one bored glance and starts walking toward the back entrance. I'm left with no choice but to follow.It's like