The loud bang is heard from the garage and it startles me.Joel and I make eye contact and I regret my decision of tying a towel.“How did the person even get into the garage? It’s too secure” I whisper to Joel.Joel places the bullets into the gun and I do the same.We walk closer to the garage door and I yell;“Who’s there?”There are no movements or noises so I open the door and I breathe out a sigh of relief when I see that it’s just one of the metals that fell.We walk out of the other side and go outside to inspect the security.There are five men outside and I know they’re capable of doing just the job.I walk up to one of them and he places the side of his palm beside his head in salute.“Please take proper look of my apartment” I tell him“Yes sir” he says.Joel goes behind to inspect, while my phone rings.It’s is a call from Jonathan“Jonathan what’s up?” I ask“They should be there any moment from now. I sent two bodyguards and five security personnel” Jonathan tells me ov
“You talked about marriage” she says, taking me off guard“When?”“You were asleep, you called me and said you wanted to marry me”“I was probably sleep talking you know” I tell herAnd that’s because I can’t recall ever asking her to marry me. At least not so soon.“You know what we can do instead, baby?” I ask her“What?” She says eagerly, and doesn’t show concern about my sudden shunning of the topic."Let's play this," I said, a playful smile on my lips as I go ahead to bring out a box from underneath the bed.She couldn't help but grin, humoring me “A board game? That's a far cry from the life I'm used to.”"Exactly! It's just you and me, Princess. No business, no expectations."And so, we embarked on a game of chance and strategy. The board came to life with vibrant colors, and the dice rolled with anticipation.Anastasia's enthusiasm is a welcome change from my often rigid world. As we progress, her playful banter fills the room, and I couldn't resist teasing her whenever I ge
“It’s a nightmare” I say to myself.My concern surge. I turn to face him, gripping his hand tightly. "Jim, what's wrong?"He appears trapped in a turmoil I couldn't comprehend.His body seems to battle against an invisible force, and his voice quivered with pain."No... no, not again."My heart pounds with fear."Jim, you're scaring me. What's happening?" I say, my voice filled with anguish.He is wrestling with a nightmare, a haunting experience that felt all too real for him. I hold onto his hand, my gaze becomes filled with helplessness as I witness his torment.It is as though he is wrestling with a phantom, a nightmare so vivid and consuming that it has become his reality."It's... a nightmare," he confesses, his voice shaking with vulnerability. "One I can't seem to escape from."The tranquil night had given way to a haunting moment, and I felt utterly powerless to alleviate his suffering.A night where we were having so much fun and being so playful, takes its turns on him.And
The soft morning light filters through the curtains, casting a warm and gentle glow on the room. It is the first morning of our vacation, and the events of the previous night seem like distant echoes in the tranquility of the new day.Jim lay beside me, his breathing steady and peaceful, a stark contrast to the tumultuous dreams he had experienced.I can’t help but feel a sense of relief that the darkness of his nightmares had given way to the serenity of the morning. The secrets he had shared had shaken him to his core, and I knew that it would take time for him to come to terms with the vulnerability he had to reveal.As I lie there, lost in thought, the sound of a gentle knock on the door roused me from my reverie.I get up from the bed and open the door.I see Kendra with a smile on her face. She has always been a ray of sunshine, and her presence is a welcome distraction."Good morning, Ana," she greets me. "How did you sleep?"I smile back at her. "Surprisingly well, considering
The drive back to our vacation house was a tranquil journey, the soothing sound of the birds and the gentle hum of the car's engine filling the air.The house awaits us like an old friend, and as we approach, it feels like a warm embrace from a familiar place.We get into the car and everybody stretch’s“What an eventful and tiresome day we had” I say, yawning and it is evident that I’m tired.“I can’t lie. It was” Kendra agrees with me.We all enter into the house and we are exhausted“I will make all of us a meal. Just because” Jim says, taking everyone by surprise“Bro, don’t go ahead to poison all of us” Joel says laughing“Oh it’s a dare” Jim giggles.He walks into the kitchen and takes it upon himself to prepare a meal.We separate into our rooms and I decide to take a shower.Washing the stress of the day off my skin.When I’m done, I leave the room to see that Kendra and Joel were already seated in the living room.I must have taken quite a lot of time. I think to myself.The
I wake up to the morning sun bathing our vacation house in a soft, golden glow.I take a look at the bed and realize that Jim had already woken up and maybe he didn’t want to wake me up.The events of last night feeling like distant memories, but the unease still lingers in the back of my mind.The competitive edge that Jim had displayed during the game is still unsettling, and I couldn't help but wonder if there was more to it.I know about him and his promises but being that competitive is new.I walk into the bathroom and realize I didn’t feel nauseous yesterday and I still don’t feel nauseous.I take a quick shower and change into something suitable for the day, wondering what the day has to offer.It’s been a while Jim and I had sex and I was beginning to understand why Kendra was so dramatic about me having sex.I shrugged the feeling of sex off my mind and I decide to leave my room to find Jim.The sounds of conversation and laughter greets me.Kendra, Joel, and Jim are already
I turn to see a woman standing in the corner of the room, her presence shrouded in mystery.The face slowly comes to light and it’s Jessica.The same girl who appeared during the ball to pick me up.“I didn’t know Jim was having any visitors. Let me call him” I tell her“Don’t worry about that. I’m here to see you and not him” she says“How did you get in? You were the one who came here the other day, weren’t you?” I ask“Yes I was”As Jessica's enigmatic presence fills the room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.Her unexpected visit catches me off guard, and I have no idea what her intentions are.I’ve been so curious about her. The girl that Jonathan has always wanted to tell me about.The girl that Jim hides so flawlessly from me.She was right there in front of me and I could find out the truth.But I don’t know if I’m ready to find out the truth."What are you doing here?" I ask, my voice laced with curiosity and caution.She offers a mysterious smile and takes a step c
It’s nothing like the person I had just conversed with.I sit in silence, my mind taken away from the movie playing on the Television screen as Jessica bids me farewell and leavesHer presence leaves an unsettling feeling in the pit of my stomach.I’m distracted from my thoughts when Kendra, Joel and Jim come inside.They’re all laughing.The see me in the living room and decide to join me.The living room of the vacation house envelops us in its cozy embrace. The golden hues of the setting sun stream through the open windows, casting long shadows across the room.We gather on the plush sofas, surrounded by the memories we've etched onto this house, that now feels like home.Jim places a crate of alcohol and the table“We can all have alcohol to make this moment feel a bit better” he saysAnd we all cheer. I’m glad because them being around makes me forget about Jessica.For a while.Our voices, tinged with nostalgia and mirth, fill the air as we share tales of our adventures. There's