The sun streamed in, casting golden rays upon the lavish room filled with wedding preparations. Lace gowns, pearl-encrusted veils, and shoes glinting with diamond dust were strewn about.Kiera sat on one of her couches, staring at her reflection, the gravity of the day dawning upon her.Ever since Jace and she made it official, he did not waste time in pushing designers to come over and give her the best fit.It may be her second wedding but he wanted it to be grander than the first. Although he was away at work, he promised Lisa to double her pay to cover most things for Kiera in the company to afford his fiancé the time of day to make preparations for her happy day.Kiera’s fingers played with the intricate lace of her wedding dress when a knock interrupted her thoughts.Glancing at the door, she smiled at the designer attending to her, “Please you can take a break.”The lady dipped her head and made her way to the side of the living room to gather some of her belongings."Come in,"
~A Week Ago~The Spectre LoungeA gentle drizzle fell outside, lending a shimmering glow to the evening. The lounge was a secluded, upscale place, the perfect location for clandestine meetings.Most patrons were huddled in their conversations as the air became thick with cigar smoke and the dulcet tones of a sultry jazz tune played softly in the background.Ray sat at a corner booth, nursing his scotch, the ice tinkling gently against the glass.A tall shadow approached, finally resolving into a man with sharp features, cloaked in a well-fitted suit that accentuated his muscular build. His eyes, dark and calculating, locked onto Ray’s.“Ray Campbell,” the man greeted, a predatory grin playing on his lips.Ray didn't look up immediately but finally met the man's gaze, “You're punctual, I'll give you that. Welcome.”“As should anyone who values their time,” the man responded coolly. “Thanks.”Without uttering much, he slid into the booth opposite Ray, leaning in slightly, “So, Campbell’
The boardroom of Campbell Group was abuzz with anticipation. Whispers filled the room, centring on one topic: the identity of the new board member.Several eyes darted in Kiera’s direction every now and then amidst the whispers. Most likely they were all wondering what her reaction would be to this new act of Ray.It was no news, to be honest how things were between herself and her uncle and more than anything they wondered what the fate of Campbell Group would be with a new person taking charge with Kiera.Kiera was just as curious as the rest, but she disliked the stares the most. If anyone had a problem with her, she did not mind it if they wished to take it up with her.However, she preferred a direct confrontation to whispering and gossiping as though she had gone deaf.“Urgh.” She let out a small sigh and leaned back against her chair.If the new board member wasn’t going to present himself anytime soon, she might as well just kick-start the meeting she thought.No sooner had th
Following their plan, the next day, Kiera, Jace and Iris proceeded to the bridal store to pick out her dress.The elegant bridal store was a sanctuary from the corporate world. Rows of white dresses, gleaming in their pristine beauty, made Kiera's heart flutter with excitement.It was even better than what was brought to her house to choose from and redesign her own gown.Iris, ever the fashion enthusiast, was all too eager to pick out designs for her to try. They had the space and most importantly, so many selections to consider.“Okay, I’m going to sit and watch while you dress up, okay?” Jace informed Kiera. He placed a small kiss on her cheek and proceeded to take his seat.“This way, Miss,” the attendant uttered, leading Kiera and Iris to the changing room.Before Kiera could seek out her friend, Iris stood beside her, smiling sheepishly from ear to ear with two wedding gowns in her hands.Watching her eager friend, all Kiera could do was shake her head and flash a charming smile
Taking things up a notch, Jace led Kiera back into the changing room, his lips never breaking contact with hers.Their breathing changed, their hands exploring each other’s bodies through their clothes as their hormones went into overdrive.“Gosh you are so damn sexy right now,” Jace complimented. “And this…” he broke the kiss, his eyes raking her body while his hands had other plans.A soft laugh fell out of Kiera’s lips when she felt Jace’s hand on her Zipper and he slowly pulled it down.“What are you—” She did not get to complete her words when Jace’s hand slid up her bare back over to her shoulder and gently pulled her gown down her arm.Kiera sucked in a deep breath feeling the cool air of the air conditioner caress her skin.“Wanting you.”“You know we are outside,” Kiera warned.He leaned closer, bringing his lips close to her ear. “That’s what makes this all too sexy plus I have a damn right stunning woman with me. I can’t resist the urge.”“Jace…” she sucked in a deep breath
Across the street, Iris, having witnessed the scene between Carlos and Mia rushed over to meet them.“Carlos,” she uttered, her angry eyes burning as they landed on their locked hands.“Iris.”To say Carlos had been shocked when he saw her was an understatement.He blinked in confusion as his brain tried to figure out what to say when he saw the pain flash before her eyes.However, Iris was quick to react. Not giving him any room to explain, she bit her lower lip and unleashed her frustration with a stinging slap.“How dare you?”Tears flowed down her face as she turned to leave, but not before glaring at Mia.“Ir—” His words hung on his lips watching her run off down the road.Mia who had been watching the scene unfold felt bitter inside. She placed a hand on Carlos, hoping to offer him some kind of comfort but threw every other thought away and was hot on Iris’ heels, desperate to explain.“Iris, wait up!” he called after her, leaving Mia alone.The darkened skies opened, rain casca
In the grand boardroom of Campbell Group, the atmosphere was charged. Massive windows gave a view of the cityscape while the sleek, wooden table reflected the state-of-the-art design of the room.Ever since Nicholas joined the board meeting, Kiera could not hide the fact that she had always been on edge one way or another.Staring at her intently, Nicholas as well as the other members watched as she kick-started the meeting.As Kiera presented her new eco-park idea, murmurs of approval echoed. She had decided to build an eco-park on the land they acquired last time. The concept was groundbreaking—an immersive experience where customers could witness the entire production process of Campbell's products.Several board members were in sync with the whole idea and saw it as an opportunity to do something greater and better.However, Nicholas remained silent all through and when the murmuring had died down, he leaned back in his chair with a sceptical arch to his brow.“Ahem!”Several head
By the time Kiera managed to resolve all the issues in the company concerning the new eco-park, she realized how wrong she had been and needed to reach out to Nicholas and tender her promised apology.Walking towards his office from hers, Kiera took in a deep breath, trying her best to keep her head up as she prepared her mind for the whole experience.‘Deep breaths, Kiera. It is going to be alright.’ She assured herself inwardly.With that, she placed her hand on the doorknob and opened it.To her surprise, rather than meeting Nicholas in his office, it was empty and cleared out, leaving nothing of his belongings nor work documents behind save for a white envelope sitting on his desk with her name on it.“You have got to be…”She shut her eyes, unclenching her fists as her mind raced to find the right words to use at that moment.When she couldn’t get the best of it, she closed the gap between her and his desk, picking up the letter.“To Kiera,” she read out before scanning around as
The Island was a paradise in the truest sense. Something Kiera did not think she would have the pleasure of enjoying.Each moment spent, every second, minute, hour—was like a lifetime compensation for the pain and sad times she experienced in life, both past and present.By the time they returned to the island, the day was already far gone and Kiera wanted nothing more than a good sleep.At dawn, they walked hand in hand along the shore, their footprints getting washed away by the gentle caress of the waves.White sand beaches stretched along the coastline, contrasting the deep blue of the ocean.During their stay, they discovered a hidden lagoon nestled behind the lush green canopy on the island.Slowly, they made their way towards the place while inspecting their surroundings. Once it felt safe enough, Kiera gasped now being in the centre of nature’s beauty."Oh my goodness," she uttered in disbelief.Every place they had been to was different in its way, stealing her breath away an
Taking her by her words, Jace inserted a finger into her wetness. Kiera threw her head back, a loud moan escaping her mouth as she shut her eyes, welcoming the invading feeling of his finger.“Aah, Jace.” Her body trembled underneath him, feeling his dick poke her stomach.“Yes love?”“Faster, please,” Kiera pleaded while stoking his dick faster.Jace obliged but he ignored his need and tried his best to delay his release just so he could bring Kiera over the edge, making her extremely wet and ready to accept his dick.He was painfully erect and knew she might not be ready.He added a finger back in, keeping up the pace and watched as she bucked against his finger, before lowering his body and adding his mouth to bite and suck on her clit then went back down to lap at her entrance.In no time he felt that familiar feeling of her walls tightening again and knew she was ready to come.Rather than stopping, Jace attacked Kiera with punishing speed till he felt her thrash wildly on the be
The pristine beach stretched for miles, but the sight that captivated Kiera the most was the luxurious white yacht anchored a little distance away.Its majestic form cast a striking silhouette against the orange-hued horizon. Up till that moment, her experience at the beach had been nothing short of a surreal time.And now, staring at the yacht face to face, Kiera could only wonder what Jace had planned for her."You know," Jace uttered, drawing her out of her reverie, his hand finding hers, "when I first bought the island, this yacht was the first thing I got. It was the place where I'd imagined sharing some of our most intimate memories,” he hinted.Curious, Kiera gazed up at him, her sapphire eyes shining as she awaited more explanations. "Why the yacht when you have the entire island?"Jace shrugged, the mischievous glint in his eyes revealing more than his words."There’s something incredibly freeing about being out on the open sea. No land in sight, just the two of us and the va
After spending some time outside, Jace led Kiera back into the house for breakfast.Quickly Kiera excused herself to brush her teeth and get prepared for breakfast.By the time she was done, she met Jace in the kitchen and headed over to assist him in carrying their meal to the dining table.“There you go.” She smiled softly. Her gaze locked with his, sharing a moment before they burst into laughter and took their seats.“I made three different types of eggs. Classic French Omelette, fried eggs with veggies, hotdog, foolproof poached eggs and soft-scrambled eggs.”“Huh…” Kiera counted with her fingers. She looked at him, her confusion slowly morphing into a smile. “I think that’s four different kinds of eggs. That is excluding the boiled eggs of course.”Jace let out a laugh at being caught. “I’m sorry love. I did not know which you would want,” Jace explained.“You should know, anything is cool with me. It’s the thought that counts mostly, Jace.” She swept her gaze across the dishes
Carlos and Iris's engagement party was in full swing, a celebration of love that radiated throughout the room. Glistening champagne flutes clinked, laughter and animated conversations filled the air, and the dance floor beckoned to those who wanted to lose themselves in the music.Kiera had bid Cristal a quiet goodbye, their brief encounter filled with unspoken emotions.She knew that healing was a journey that Cristal needed to embark on alone, and as much as she wished to be a source of solace, Kiera understood that some wounds needed to be tended to in solitude.It was time the latter accepted it and moved on just like Nicholas did.Returning to the party, Kiera scanned the room for Jace, her heart buoyed by the love and happiness that enveloped the guests.The swirl of emotions from her earlier conversation with Cristal still lingered, but Kiera was determined to immerse herself in the joy of the evening.Finally, she spotted Jace engaged in a lively conversation with a business p
After the initial shock, Iris and Carlos's parents began to show their support and love.Unlike her father, Maria could not say she did not suspect something was up between the two of them. Before when they were much younger, they’d spend so much time together, even down to sleeping on the same bed in some days, acting all caring and loving but suddenly that union and closeness stopped.She had believed it was a phase in their life and decided to let them be thinking they had outgrown such because of adolescence.Turns out they were struggling with their feelings for each other instead. She was both proud and happy that Carlos was the one Iris chose.Whether or not they had taken things further and became intimate, she did not know but as protective as she should be as a parent, she found it giddy and cute that they would be intimate with each other.In all, her support was massively sensed and appreciated.It was a heartwarming moment, and the tension that had filled the room dissipa
~Iris’ Family House~Standing hand in hand outside the living room, Carlos and Iris’ hearts pounded with a mix of excitement and trepidation.Ever since that day on the street when they shared their feelings, they had taken their relationship to heart.Iris felt they did not need to spend more time getting to know each other considering they have known each other all their lives and practically lived together.Although Carlos tried to make her understand that living as siblings was much different now that they were seeing each other as romantic couples, Iris dissed it.To her, it was one and the same and she loved him equally. There was no need to wait.And when he proposed to her, she eagerly accepted his proposal. Now, their parent's blessings was all they needed.The warm hues of the setting sun streamed into the living room, casting a golden glow over the room.Iris took a deep breath, her fingers intertwined with Carlos's. "Are you ready for this?" she whispered with a soft smile
By the time Kiera managed to resolve all the issues in the company concerning the new eco-park, she realized how wrong she had been and needed to reach out to Nicholas and tender her promised apology.Walking towards his office from hers, Kiera took in a deep breath, trying her best to keep her head up as she prepared her mind for the whole experience.‘Deep breaths, Kiera. It is going to be alright.’ She assured herself inwardly.With that, she placed her hand on the doorknob and opened it.To her surprise, rather than meeting Nicholas in his office, it was empty and cleared out, leaving nothing of his belongings nor work documents behind save for a white envelope sitting on his desk with her name on it.“You have got to be…”She shut her eyes, unclenching her fists as her mind raced to find the right words to use at that moment.When she couldn’t get the best of it, she closed the gap between her and his desk, picking up the letter.“To Kiera,” she read out before scanning around as
In the grand boardroom of Campbell Group, the atmosphere was charged. Massive windows gave a view of the cityscape while the sleek, wooden table reflected the state-of-the-art design of the room.Ever since Nicholas joined the board meeting, Kiera could not hide the fact that she had always been on edge one way or another.Staring at her intently, Nicholas as well as the other members watched as she kick-started the meeting.As Kiera presented her new eco-park idea, murmurs of approval echoed. She had decided to build an eco-park on the land they acquired last time. The concept was groundbreaking—an immersive experience where customers could witness the entire production process of Campbell's products.Several board members were in sync with the whole idea and saw it as an opportunity to do something greater and better.However, Nicholas remained silent all through and when the murmuring had died down, he leaned back in his chair with a sceptical arch to his brow.“Ahem!”Several head