v*LUCAS’S POV**I glance across the room at Lucien, my mind racing with what to say about Camilla. I open my mouth to speak stuttering slightly, "I'll have to figure it out somehow," I admit, my gaze fixed on Lucien.He furrows his brow, looking confused “Figure it out? What do you mean?" Lucien asks.”Taking a deep breath, I respond, "I mean I want to talk to her, understand where her head is at. I need to know if she wants to stay, who she wants, and what's going on in her mind right now."Lucien leans back, his expression serious. "Honestly, Lucas, I think we should just let Camilla go. She's been through so much in such a short period. It's a miracle she's holding it together.And, let's face it, everything she's going through is because of us. If we never came into her life, she wouldn't be facing all these difficulties," he says.Nodding in agreement, I admit, "I've been thinking about it too. But, Camilla is avoiding me. Did you see how she acted when I entered the room? It's l
WillowThe coffee shop is packed.Way more packed than it needs to be on a Sunday afternoon. What happened to church?I’m waiting in the long line, smothered by the litter of other people waiting to be attended to when the ‘baby shark’ song blares through the room.Inwardly, I cringe. Trying my best to bite back the swell of mortification, I pull the roaring device out of my purse, pressing the silence button on the side.Ugh.I make a mental note to change that.And no, I didn’t just wake up one morning and decide I’d love to have the kids tune alert me every time I get a call or notification, but that’s what happens when one looses a bet to Kenzo Wesley. I love my boyfriend, lord knows I do, but in all the years we’ve been together, I’ve lost every single one of our random little bets, forgive me if I’m bitter about how the bastard always wins.People shoot me weird glances, but I shrug them off, moving further up the line. I missed the call, staring at my phone screen, my mouth t
WillowThe sight of him sobers me up.He stands immobile, hands shoved in the pockets of his dark slacks. That’s Luciano for you, dressed to the nines in fitted Armani, even while idling the busy streets of Boston on a Sunday afternoon. Something about it has to corners of my lips twisting.I try to move past him, offering another apology, but he gets in my way. Wordlessly shoving himself in between me and my current path.I look up at him, a bite to my voice, “Is there a point to all this?”He’s unbothered, unnaturally calm as his eyes rove over every inch of me, starting at the top of my head, lingering on my face and moving down to the pointed tips of my black heels. “You’re crying.” He states.I scoff, “Oh, you don’t say. I had no idea it was that obvious.” I move to step past him again, but just like before, he blocks my path. I light up like a fuse, all my patience diminished.“What the hell are you doing? Can you let me through?”He doesn’t respond immediately, just patiently
CHAPTER THREEWillowIt’s a blur of designer, expensive jewelry and the finest champagne.I’m getting sick of it all.The fundraiser is packed with people pretending like they actually give two fucks about endangered whales. Yeah they showed up, dropped off fat checks that would never put a dent in the fortunes they owned. But all this is nothing more than another elaborate event held for the multiplication of the money they just let go of.It’s a playground for broker deals.There isn’t any regular in sight. The ball room is flooded with the richest men and women in America, each of them gathered here under the pretence of saving the earth, but only actually bothered about strengthening and spreading out their oil rigs and fuel ports all around the world.“Cheer up, Love.” Kenzo says, his hand settling on my hip, “You might scare the potentials away.”I try not to stiffen, or pull away from the bastards touch. It’s been about three days since the afternoon I caught him fucking my bes
CHAPTER 6I try as much as possible to hide the shock from my face. His intense gray eyes never break away and I understand. He is joking with me. It has to be.I place my hand on my stomach as a laugh erupts from my throat."God, you really got me there, for a second I thought you were being serious," I say to him as I wipe off the imaginary tears.With his hands in his pocket, he still stares at me. I wait for him to say something but he only stared."Are you serious?" I ask, and he only shrugs in response."Why would I marry you?" I ask seriously this time."Because it would also help you," He says before he settles beside me."Are you even listening to yourself?" I ask as I watch him place his hands inside his hair."Yes, Willow, my ears are fine, and my brain is still connected to my mouth, you heard what I said, Marry me," I repeats again.He never seems to stop amazing me."How did you know I was here in the first place? You left just a while ago," I ask and he gives me no repl
The little lights from behind the curtain find their way into my eyes as I open them. I can hear Kenzo's light snoring beside me. Last night was the perfect definition of hectic and not doing a second did I want to spend too morning here.I pull the blanket on my body as I make my way to the bathroom. I had to escape here before he wakes up. If he calls I would tell him I just went for a short vacation but I intend to not come back here for at least a monthI take a quick shower before I dash into the room to start packing up. I just grab a few essentials after I dress up in a black romperI glance one more time at Kenzo before I grab my things. The white platinum card on the white marble beside the table stares back at meI hesitate at first whether or not to take it, but a slight change in position on Kenzo's end makes me dash out of the room with the card in my handsI shove it into the back pocket of my white Gucci bag. Dad would find it an abomination if he finds out that I was d
"Water! Water!" I say in between coughs. Beth handed me the jar beside her and I poured it in my glass cup by myself."Perhaps my question caught you off guard?" He ask and I nod."I will answer that question later but first tell me, how is work?" I ask to distract him."Oh speaking of that," He startsBull's eye!"We will go over to your branch next week, we ought to make sure you are doing a good job there," He says before he bites into his sandwich. He glances at the untouched glass of cranberry before him."For how long?" I ask."Three to four months perhaps, we might leave before the current telecommunication project is over," He says before he leans into his chair."I will be expecting your arrival, and mum how about you?" I ask hoping to drag more time till I am done.By now, I am sure, Beth has already caught on to my plans."The hospital is fine, but of course will be visiting with your father, for support," She says before she glances at him.I think romance died in the nine
I stare out of the window as I drive Beth and I back home. She asked for a ride because her car had apparently broken down."Why did you lie to them?" She asks."I don't know, it was best if it remained that way," I say as I focus my attention on the road."Really? What is going on? You have been distant these past few days, you don't talk to me the way you used to, now you are keeping things from me," she leashes out as I can't help but throw her a dirty glare."Don't you think you have something to tell me?" I ask."What? Why? Since when did I start hiding things from you? I will tell you everything, I will never lie," She says again and I almost want to reach her and slap her face. "Please, save me the strength, I just want to happen to have a temper nowadays after I discovered something," I say and she leans back on the chair."We are here," I announce as we arrive in front of the mansion. I get out of the car and I hand the key to the chauffeur, leaving Beth in the car."Kenzo!
v*LUCAS’S POV**I glance across the room at Lucien, my mind racing with what to say about Camilla. I open my mouth to speak stuttering slightly, "I'll have to figure it out somehow," I admit, my gaze fixed on Lucien.He furrows his brow, looking confused “Figure it out? What do you mean?" Lucien asks.”Taking a deep breath, I respond, "I mean I want to talk to her, understand where her head is at. I need to know if she wants to stay, who she wants, and what's going on in her mind right now."Lucien leans back, his expression serious. "Honestly, Lucas, I think we should just let Camilla go. She's been through so much in such a short period. It's a miracle she's holding it together.And, let's face it, everything she's going through is because of us. If we never came into her life, she wouldn't be facing all these difficulties," he says.Nodding in agreement, I admit, "I've been thinking about it too. But, Camilla is avoiding me. Did you see how she acted when I entered the room? It's l
vLUCIEN’S POV**I stand in the dimly lit parking lot, my breath forming small clouds in the chill of the early morning air.It’s three in the morning,and I’m feeling anxious and exhilarated.Lucas and Liam, stand beside me, their expressions mirroring the same mix of emotions I feel.The last few days has been exhausting trying to discreetly send our message to the headquarters without raising suspicions or alerting the wrong people.The three of us have been through so much together, and tonight is no exception.I glance at Lucas, his tall and sturdy frame and he meets my gaze with a faint smile, he looked anxious too, clenching and unclenching his fist.Liam, on the other hand, fidgets nervously, running a hand through his unruly dark hair. He is trying so hard to hide it but I can see the anxiety etched on his face.Despite our fears, we knew exactly what to do."Are you ready?" I ask softly, breaking the silence that envelops us.Both of them nod, their expressions unwavering. I ca
vvLUCIANO'S POVIt's been a week since Willow's accident and finally the day for the hearing of my custody battle with Clara.I asked the doctor for a favour and had Willow moved to a different hospital secretly for her safety and also prepare myself mentally to restrict myself whenever I see that bitch, Clara.I fear that I might pounce on her with malicious intent when I set my eyes on her so I'm trying to keep that from happening as it would not help my case.I arrived at the court a few minutes before the scheduled and I am immediately accosted by Clara and her lawyer the second I enter the courthouse.I stare at them coldly as my eyes fixated on Clara who met my gaze confidently."What is the meaning of this?" I asked coldly."A last minute bargain," the lawyer said, his moustache dancing as he spoke. He is a short, bald man who carried an air of arrogance and unfounded confidence.I frown at them."What sort of bargain?""Let's settle this like adults and take it out of court,"
LUCIANO'S POVI wait across from the spa for a few minutes and eventually see her walking out of it.A beauty to behold as her hair cascades down her figure in enchanting waves. Her figure, a sight for the eyes in her black ankle-long gown that hugs her body, displaying her curves in full view to be admired by all who walk past her. Sunglasses adorn her face, keeping her beautiful eyes shielded from the sun.I can't help but be proud that she is mine.She spots me where I am parked in a pretty secluded location and makes her way to me. Her gait, the epitome of modelling art as she could easily pass for a supermodel with the way she struts towards me.Just then, a feeling of dread washes over me like a sort of premonition that something bad was about to happen.Just as I thought that, the sound of screeching car tires filled the quiet street as a car rounds a sharp just a few meters from her at a high speed, drifting in the process and using that momentum to head straight for her.It a
LUCIANO'S POVHer eyes widened at the sound of that."Custody papers?""Yes," I nodded. "I want custody of my son.""And you think that the court would grant that?" she asked. "You think the court would grant you the custody of our son to you, the father who is already dating another woman while refusing to complete the family which would be the best for the child?" she asked and then scoffed. "I am the mother, and I, unlike you wants what's best for my child. I want us to have a complete family. I have a better case than you.""We would let the court decide that," I shrugged. "Take the papers and get out of my office.""What if I don't accept these papers?" she asked with a frown."Then they would be delivered to your doorstep by the cops," I shrugged. "It isn't that difficult actually."She glared at me for a few seconds and then let out another sigh."Do you really have to involve the court in a dispute within our family?" she asked. "We can settle this between us."I gave a look o
LUCIANO'S POVThe past week since the day Willow came back has been quite tedious for me. Even though every other aspect of my life seems to be going smoothly, I can't help but be overwhelmed by my inability to get Willow to forgive me.She acts a bit cold towards me, refuses to share a room with me and even avoids conversation with me. If she ultimately has to engage in a conversation, she only replies with one word answers which I must admit is quite hurtful. And I understood that she was trying to be cautious since she would be going through relationship scandals not for the first time.The issue with Kenzo was enough for her to deal with right from time.It also fuels my resentment for Clara.Just one time when I decided to indulge her and entertain her shenanigans, she ruins the one thing that keeps me happy.I've had it all for as long as I can remember. Wealth, fame, looks, assets, endowments and women. I lacked nothing.At least that's what everyone who sees me thinks.Objecti
vLUCIANO'S POVWillow stares at me for a long while. Even as I plead and do my absolute best to further convince her that everything she saw was a misunderstanding. My words seemed to fall on deaf ears as she made no gestures to express her emotions. Her face was emotionless, her eyes bleak and her mouth shut.Very much unlike the Willow I know."Say something, Willow," I sigh as I eventually decided to stop talking and just listen to her."What do you want me to say?" she asked calmly, surprising me. "You kissed a woman you claim to have nothing romantic with and call it a misunderstanding. What am I supposed to say to that? Do I believe you who went there yourself and let her kiss you, or Clara, who obviously wanted me to see it by recording it? Who do I trust?""Me," I say as I inch closer to her but her eyes stop me in my tracks. They always had a fire in them that I love, but the flames I see now are so scalding hot that it would burn me to a crisp if I approached her carelessly.
WILLOW'S POVI watched as he came out of the shower, one white towel wrapped very low around his waist, making his v-line more prominent. The other white towel, he used to dry his hair. I tried very hard not to stare at him, but my eyes kept betraying me.Our eyes met in the mirror, and I quickly acted like I was keeping busy with my phone, but not before I saw him smirking.He picked up his shirt and started putting it on, buttoning it one by one. I could feel his heated gaze on me, but I refused to look up and meet his eyes. Both of us had sex yesterday, but that didn't mean I entirely forgave him. I had to trust him that Clara planned all this.I had to trust that he would never do anything to jeopardize us.“Are you coming with me today?” He asked as he picked up his pants from the bed. I would have been worried about him wearing the same clothes to work, but I wasn't. All the clothes in his closet looked practically the same, and I was sure none of his workers would notice.And i
LUCIANO'S POVIn an instant, Willow's mouth was against mine and our lips parted. Our tongues collided and our mouths meshed into a saliva pit. My arms surrounded her and we kissed powerfully for a solid time. Our tongues mashed deep into each other's mouths as our hands roamed over all new territory and while my cock hardened.“Let’s not do this here,” Willow said when she got her tongue back."Why? They'll understand we're making another baby." I replied."Oh, no! I won't survive mum's taunts if she catches us." She rose, taking my hand off her body. She locked the door and climbed the bed once again to prevent anyone from intruding in our moment.We continued kissing and she paused for a moment and I felt a shiver.“Give me your hand,” she said softly, and pulled my hand up under the front of her skirt till it was flush against her crotch.“Do you feel that?” she asked.“Hmmm, no underwear,” he said.“Feel how wet I am?”“Yes…”"That's to show how much I missed you."She kissed me