Chapter 66ALLESIAI woke up with a splitting headache, the dull ache pounding in my temples like a relentless drumbeat. Blinking against the harsh light filtering through the room, I realized I was lying in my room at Russel’s house. But something was off. The sterile smell, the dizziness, the faint beeping of machines nearby—it all felt too clinical, too hospital-like.I was still in this state of confusion when the door creaked open and someone peeked through the crack. I had to squint and blink several times before I could tell it was Melissa. Just when I struggled to form the words to ask her why she was peeping, she raced back out of the room.My tired head fell back on the bed, and I blinked my heavy eyelids closed once again since the darkness was better. My body felt like all the bones had been torn out of my flesh by a grim reaper.Fucking hell. Was I dead?Once again, the door opened and Melissa peeked in, “If you run out once more, I swear I’m going to kill you.”She chuckl
Chapter 67ALLESIABy evening of the same day, I had freshened up, eaten and regained a great deal of my strength. Dr. Ramola came back to check on me before I could leave the room, she left a pile of medications and advised I stay away from drugs and alcohol as much as I could, although she knew that being around Russel, the chances were very unlikely. I had to apologize to Melissa because I felt shitty about the way I spoke to her earlier. Being Melissa, she readily forgave me and even promised to give me a tour around the garden outside Russel's office window later that evening so I could get fresh air while the maids clean my room; a tour I was desperately looking forward to as I descended the stairs now. Since Russel was off working, I didn't see him again after he left my room and I wasn’t thinking he’ll be back until late in the night. So Melissa had left me sleep the rest of the day away. Right now, I was walking down the stairs to the main parlor, hoping to find Melissa th
Chapter 68RUSSEL“I'll fucking kill Melissa for this.” I hissed under my breath.“Yeah, because that's what you do.” Nikolai murmured, “Killing innocent girls who care about you.” I glanced at Kegan, “Did he say something?” Kegan shrugged, “I like to think he did.” He walked to the sit, came back with a bottle of Black Label, settled into a couch and crossed his legs, “As much as I hate to do this, I have no choice but to sit here and watch two grown ass men talk, so as to stop them from tearing the flesh off of each other’s asses.” he chugged down a considerable amount of the liquor and, then he added as a second thought, “Not like I wouldn't enjoy that, seeing as I feel pretty unwanted right now.” Nikolai mumbled a string of curses and strolled towards Kegan, “What are you on about?” Kegan's eyes met mine and I gave him a daring glare, warning him not to say a word, but he simply grimaced and huffed before facing Nikolai, who was staring at him with keen attention. “Apparently,
Chapter 69RUSSELNikolai opened his mouth and closed it again. “What– what did you say?”Kegan was staring at me with utter disbelief. “Are you making this all up?”“Why?” I asked with obvious nonchalance. “Because it’s so hard for you all to believe I actually had a reason to kill? Because you want to believe I was the bad guy?”“Jesus, Russel,” Nikolai exclaimed, his hand sliding over the nape of his neck. “That was my kid sis. She had a crush on you since she was five, she fell in love with you, she knew only you, you deflowered her, she was going to marry you!”“No disrespect to Selina or anything, but I was gone for three months. Anything could have happened to change her feelings. And I don’t fucking know what happened. All I know is that I came back that night after you broke my nose and bloodied my eyes concerning her, and I found them there, on the fucking couch in the sitting room.”“Did you think about the fact that maybe, just maybe he forced her? Your father was not exact
Chapter 70 ALLESIAThe garden was a perfectly groomed reflection of everything pure, everything you would most likely not expect in the dark, contrasting world of Russel Mancini. You could imagine my shock when Melissa disclosed that Russel actually planted every single flower here. As I stood there, surrounded by the vibrant blooms and lush greenery, the turmoil raging inside me did not go away and I couldn't shake the wave of conflicting emotions that swept over me. The very beauty of nature seemed to mock me, the colorful flowers a stark contrast to the darkness I felt inside.I traced the delicate petals with my fingertips, trying to distract myself from the curiosity gnawing inside me. Melissa left just as soon as she brought me into the garden, she said she wanted to make sure ‘the boys’ did not kill each other. I had so many questions, some of which I was actually hoping Melissa would answer, but again, part of the contract I signed explained in clear terms that I had no busi
Chapter 71ALLESIARussel took slow, deliberate strides towards me. He was holding onto just one end of the cuff, while the other end trailed behind him on the floor. My eyes followed the cuffs with a mix of fear, uncertainty and yet excitement. He reached where I stood, and his fingers reached forward like he wanted to lift my chin and kiss me and I closed my eyes, anticipation tickling inside me. But instead of my lips, he reached for my hair and felt the texture with his fingers, then he brushed a few strands away from my face and stepped back. “What did you do with your hair?” He was giving me an inquisitive stare. I opened my eyes slowly, the embarrassment making me flush totally. I cleared my throat, “Melissa dyed it for me. Part of the disguise.” He shook his head slowly, “How long before the dye washes off?”“I don't know. A week tops, or maybe two.” “I liked the natural color better. You should get it washed out.”I frowned in astonishment, “You didn't like it before. I t
Chapter 72ALLESIAMy entire body felt like a large herd of cattles had trampled on me everyday for the last two weeks. It's been nearly twenty minutes since Russel finally decided to let me rest after the fourth round. I never thought I would experience a single orgasm in my life not to talk of six in a night, but here I was. I already tried to get up twice before, even though I did it stealthily, but both times I found out my legs were too limp for their own good. So I just lay still beside him, my body utterly spent, like every ounce of energy had been drawn out of me. While I was drained, physically and emotionally, Russel did not share the same enthusiasm. In fact, he was lying on his side right now, typing away on his phone without even sparing me a glance. Somehow, I felt like I was invisible, maybe he simply forgot I was there or something, or maybe I just wanted some acknowledgment from him. I stole a glance at him, hoping he would look at me, but he didn’t spare me a singl
Chapter 73RUSSEL I dropped a sleeping Allesia on the bed in her room and tucked her under the covers before making my way out after confirming she was still very much asleep. I figured she would need the rest after all the marathon we ran the night before. Lucky her, she gets to sleep and I don't Last night things got a little out of control, but Allesia was a fast learner and she had definitely grown on me. She was getting used to my ways, and even getting a little too comfortable around me, which I wasn't finding to be a problem just yet because, well, I couldn't exactly say I wasn't beginning to get used to having her nosy ass around either, at least now that I don't have to fight with her for sex. I had worked my ass off the whole night trying to sort that fucking shipment, fuck Vincenzo for insisting on having those stash brought in this week, I hissed as I strolled into the kitchen. It was still very early, and I was hoping to find Kegan there. “Good morning Sunshine,” his