Raina Williams
"My babies, I missed you already..." I hugged the energetic twins as they both ran in my arms. They make everything worth it, even having to deal with their father and his bullshit, they make it all worth it.After the long hug, I stood up straight to acknowledge the man standing in front of me, looking devilishly handsome just like the first time we met, its like he gets younger by the day.
"Maya already prepared your breakfast so go say hi to aunty Maya." I said to Ashton and Ashley and at the sound of Maya they scurried off, they loved her a lot sometimes I'd even became jealous but I love Maya too she is truly amazing.
"Morning Raina." Angelo greeted and I couldn't help but feel affected by the way he talks to me, it sends thrills all over my body, I hate it...
"Morning..." I replied at the awkward scene which I did not want to endure any longer.
"So how was your dinner ?" I decided to ask sincerely. If she makes him happy then why should I be step mother in this Cinderella story.
Because you love him.No I don't.
Yes you do.Shut up, I'm getting over him. I debated with my mocking conscience."It was wonderful, thanks for asking." He paused playing with his car keys.
"My mom said you should give her a call." He cleared his throat.
Angelo's mother was always so nice to me, she is like a second mother honestly."I will." I smiled. Things have just been awkward between us since that phone call or rather sincee he got a girl friend.
"Well let me get going." He concluded heading out the door.
"Bye." I muttered when the door closed.
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The day was spent with myself and my two angels watching movies well rather cartoons and lazily talking about most of their encounters of the week."So what did you do at granny's house ?" I genuinely asked.
"We baked cookies but Ashton didn't bake, he only wanted to eat." Ashley sticked out her tongue at Ashton who simply shrugged before saying
"Baking is for girls."
"But its fun." I tried reasoning.
"Sometimes..." Ashton deadpanned while playing video games which he practically played everyday any chance he got but that would have to change because they would be starting first grade soon.
Sometimes I saw more of Angelo in Ashton than myself, the way is realistic about everything and never fails to act mature like when Ashton told Ashley that Santa doesn't exist...I mean how does a five year old come to that conclusion honestly I had a feeling Angelo was behind it maybe he told my baby all that crushing his imagination almost immediately.
Well Ashley is like me, she has a hard time making friends unlike Ashton and she is so observant about other people's feelings like when she asked me if I loved her daddy, I lied and said no but they both know that this is how things will always be between mommy and daddy. Leaving twins to do whatever they were occupied with I decided to call Angelo's mother.
"Hi Martha." She always interjected that I call her Martha than Mrs. Le roux.
"Oh goodness is this Raina." She said in awe.
"Yes, I was just checking up on you." I smiled sitting next to the island in the kitchen.
"Are you okay dear ?" She suddenly asked sensing sadness in my voice which I'm trying so hard to hide.
"I'm fine, how are you ?" I strayed.
"I'm fine Raina after spending the day with my two favourite grandchildren, I couldn't be more happy."
"They always love to visit you."
"You should come to dinner tomorrow, just Alma and her husband, you and the twins as well as Angelo and Yaya." My heart stopped at the last mention.
"I would love to but I wouldn't want to intrude, I'm sure I can just drop off the twins."
"Don't be Silly, Raina you are part of the family you wouldn't be a intruder."
"I will see if I can make it."
"Of course you can, I haven't seen you in a while it would be great just to catch up....Richard and I will not take no for an answer."
"Okay fine." I said after thinking about all the excuses in the book to come up with.
"I can't wait dear." She said excitedly.
"Same here." I lied.
How awkward will it be with Yaya there!
"Don't worry yourself about Yaya, this is just a phase my son is going through, he will soon realise you are the one for him." She convinced.
"I hope so." I saidd biting my bottom lip.
"You know, a mother always knows what's best for their children and Angelo belongs with you."
"But let's not jump into conclusions." I supervened a grin sprawled across my face. Any girl would be very lucky if their mother in law or so spoke to them like that.
"I have to go dear. Take care." She said.
"Okay Martha see you soon." I smiled before hanging up.
Raina WilliamsIt was finally the day of the dinner, I was nervous and didn't know what to expect. Well I had been to many dinners and lunches with the Le roux family but this particular one was different because Angelo would be having his girl friend Yasmine over there. Sadly, that should be me.I parked in the spacious parking that I have gotten used to and familiar with, even the Security of the Le roux's doesn't even question me anymore when-ever I come around."Ashton, Ashley...babies wake up we are at your Grandparents house." I whispered waking them up gently. They looked so peaceful as they both squinted their beautiful eyes looking at our surroundings.I opened the drivers door as soon as I was out I opened the passenger door at the back."I can't wait to eat granny's blueberry pie." Ashton muttered stepping out of my Silver Land Rover. I don't know I guess I always had a thing for big cars."All you do is eat Ashton. Grandpa said you will be fat." Ashley replied a glint of i
Raina Williams It's been over a month, everything is splendid. I met up with Derrick's son Grayson, such a nice young man. He made me laugh and cry while laughing which I hadn't done in quite a while. He was hesitant to meet me but I told him that I would do everything to help his father's case. Fact is Derrick wouldn't be coming out of prison but the least I could do is get him a minimum sentence then if he serves nine months I will push for parole otherwise he will be serving Life imprisonment or twenty five years and more. Not to mention, I kept my word and distance throughout this past month, I didn't see Angelo. I avoided him for as long as I could after all its for the best. I also stopped talking to Alma and his parents honestly it's true I meddled quite a lot. If I was in his shoe's I would do the same thing, all I have to do now is keep my promise. "Miss. Williams.." Nadia walked in my office. "Yes, Nadia." I smiled going through some documents. "Mr. Le roux insists on se
Angelo Le roux"How is Raina doing?" My mother asked."Fine, I guess." I muttered under my breath."She never calls anymore you know and I have a fundraising at church she usually helps me bake the cupcakes. I guess not this year." My mom frowned."Yaya can always help, you know Raina only helped you to score points with me." I shrugged sat on the balcony with my mother admiring the nice view. My parents couldn't have chosen a better mansion."She helped me because she grew up in a Christian home, its just in her to help and she knows what and how to host these type of church functions.""Yeah yeah no wonder she was a virgin." I mumbled."You ruined her Angelo, would it have killed you to keep it in your pants." My mom glared at me making me flinch by how harsh her tone came."Does that mean you didn't want any grandchildren?" I smirked."No I love the twins they are everything to me.""I just think if you hadn't came in her life and ruined it all. Today she would be married to Someon
It was the weekend and I was resting a bit the twins were with Angelo. I just wore a huge T-shirt and some shorts underneath. Grayson was coming over, I didn't know why I was excited but I was.There was a knock, I ran to open the door. It reviewed a man with a 5 o'clock shadow like Angelo.Fuck what's wrong with me.His blonde dirty hair disheveled which just made him even more sexy even in a suit. His blue eyes staring at my own brown eyes."Come in." I said."What a great place you have." He said looking around."Thanks Gray, can I get you anything?""Just water, I want to be sober when I get home." He chuckled."Okay, make yourself at home while I get your water." I gestured for him to sit. Going to the kitchen, my phone suddenly rang. It was a text.Angelo : Ashley reminds me a lot about you.The same way Ashton reminds me of him. I didn't want to reply, that would just lead to something else. Angelo had been doing this all the time for the past three months, he sends me a message
Angelo Le roux.I had to get her out of my system, I had to stop having these puerile thoughts about her. Maybe I just needed one last fuck from her... A few months ago I could have sworn that when I had warned her not to meddle in my life, I meant it but why did I always have the sudden queer urge to always want to be around her at all times even even having some rather sickening dreams about her.What's wrong with me ?I had everything, Yasmine is everything I have always wanted. She had the most amazing smile...but Raina's is breathtaking... I love Yaya, I convinced myself, besides everything else Yaya is from Netherlands and i have always wanted to marry someone from my own origin, Dutch women I always found appealing; But Raina...I grew up in Netherlands, Amsterdam but I studied in London then came to USA to take over one of my father's legal branch, I wasn't really happy about it until I got introduced to her. She was wearing her black pencil skirt and a white blouse, both show
Raina.I woke up to a different scent, arms were around me as I laid on his chest. Then I remembered last night, I'm such a slut. I was reminded of how wild we were when the ache between my thighs pricked. It had been long since I had slept with a man, it was amazing but that was it, it's over that was our two minutes of pleasure before reality kicked in.Angelo loves Yasmine not me.I convinced myself, I had to be strong since Angelo was a compulsive liar, he was such a good pretender whispering sweet nothings in my ear. Of course to get inside my pants, he would do anything even lie while we fuck that he missed this, us. It was all in the moment but I kept quiet not wanting to say anything, I didn't mean in between the meaningless sex we were having. What am I saying all the sex we have ever had was a meaningless fuck. I watched him peacefully asleep, he was beautiful made by unfortunately I have accepted that, I don't stand a chance with hot fashion designer girlfriend. It's good
Angelo Le roux."Why are you doing this Angelo ?" my sister Alma hissed at me."Doing what ?" I acted innocent."You know what am saying you idiot !" I rolled my eyes running my hands through my hair."You have broken her heart too many times before without even realizing it sometimes because you have never cared. You ruined her once please don't ruin her again." Alma genuinely said."Your point is ?" I grabbed her cup of coffee and drank from it then gave her back. Not my type of coffee."Stop Angelo just stop with your games, stop leading her on." She spat."What ?!? Fuck no she is the one leading me on." I exclaimed."Oh right I believe you." She crossed her arms with a sly grin of mocking across her face."Why do you always act like she is the victim..." I said frustrated."Because she is. Wasn't it three months ago when you told her off, now you are climbing out of her bed. Stop taking advantage of her need to seek your approval.""You are so convinced that she is still in love w
Raina Williams.What have I done?You slept with your baby daddy.I couldn't process my thoughts throughout the day. It had been a busy day but my mind kept rushing back to my mind. Derrick was currently released on bail which really brought a smile on my face. Grayson didn't seem pleased with the fact that his father was out on bail."Honestly i don’t mind if he stays in jail longer?" Grayson muttered. He had these cute dimples with gray eyes that could lure anyone into captivity. His hair in a smart quiff."Why's that?" I asked sipping on my cup of coffee since i didn’t even get to have breakfast.Duh because Angelo satisfied you."It's complicated and besides you wouldn't understand." He frowned, which was really cute."I'm a lawyer i have listened to the worst confessions, might as well call me a priest. Gray, I'm sure i can handle what you have to say."We were sitting on the benches at California federal Prison waiting for his temporary release. I really assumed Grayson would be
My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me." ~ Winston Churchill.***They got married in spring symbolizing new beginnings as the leaves fell off from the brunches. It was a beach wedding, Raina looked so beautiful. Her dress simple yet elegant, Her father walked her down the aisle and also served as the priest who got them married. The twin's wish had finally came true, they always dreamt of their parents finally getting married then they could finally be a normal family. In the process of planning for this wedding, Angelo had never even had the stress that he had with Yasmine Bruyne. He had not even once had second thoughts about marrying Raina infact he couldn't wait for the day, to officially call her his own, to officially call her Raina Le roux. It felt perfect like hand in glove. Raina felt like this - Everything - had been all just a dream. She felt as if maybe something would happen that would destroy her upcoming happiness. She f
"Blood may be thicker than water but love is thicker than anything." ~ Goldie Nash***Raina Williams.Tabula Rasa : New Beginnings.Everything was different, I felt happy. Angelo took me out on a date and I would have never guessed he would take me to Starbucks. He seemed determined to win my love and I was determined to see him disappoint me so I would just be like...I knew it! He didn't give me that opportunity, he listened attentively when I talked. I told him all that had happened the past two years that we had given each other space. He gave me these glances that made me feel like I was the only girl in the room. All I wanted to do was jump on his bones everytime we touched, the sexual frustration was getting to me. He composed himself and Angelo had never done that, anytime we needed to fuck,we would fuck. I had never seen this gentleman side of him. I tried tempting him when we were alone in the car, i could feel his erection as I straddled him on his seat but he still insiste
"You can't force anyone to love you or lend you money." ~ Jewish Proverb***Angelo Le roux."Brad, i swear everyone on that table was just waiting to stab me with their forks." I sighed explaining what had occurred two nights before."Just leave their daughter alone, mate." Brad sighed heavily probably annoyed by my blabbering."Not you too." I whined."I mean Raina is-""Is mine, she has always been mine from the first time I met her, the first time I took her innocence." I said sounding a little more possessive than I would I like to sound."Hey too many details." Brad playfully hit my arm making me give him an evil eye, he knew I was joking."Anyways enough about me, you are going to be a daddy." I said in an obnoxiously mimicked voice."Stop stop stop, you flutter me too much." He said in a sarcastic manor taking a sip from his beer."And I'm obviously the God father right?" I asked."About that Haydeé had another suggestion.." He said with a hint sadness."Why, i mean I'm the be
"Women are from Earth. Men are from Earth. Deal with it." ~ George Carlin.***Raina Williams.It was almost six pm and my parents were still not here anyways, I told them to be here at seven. Tim was conversing in a conversation about football with Angelo who had Ashley sat on his lap while Grayson typed away on his phone. I was in the kitchen with Cathy just making some few finishing touches to the dishes that we would later serve. Ashton was also playing video games not minding anyone. He had became an addict over the years, it took a while to get him to stop playing whenever he started. I still couldn't believe Angelo was here, when I woke up this morning, I didn't think this is how my day would go but so far everything had been civil and good."He loves you."Cathy said out of the blue making me stare at her in disbelief. I could never get it in my head that Angelo loved me even if he said it with his own mouth. I just- i think I told my body, heart and soul to accept that he cou
"A friend is someone who knows about you and loves you just the same." ~ Elbert Hubbard***Raina Williams."What the fudge are you going to do?" Grayson said in an irritated voice. "Why is he here? Did you call him? This is just great my BESTFRIEND FINALLY GETS OVER HER STUPID ASS FIRST LOVE THEN HE DECIDES TO POP OUT OF NO WHERE JUST GREAT." He yelled a little louder for my own liking so I immediately hit him on his left arm."Ow- that fucking hurts." He said in a hurt but amused tone."Gray, calm down first of all he is their father and hell no I didn't call him. He is here for them, it's their birthday and I don't think you and I or anyone should have a problem with that." I explained calmly."Did you see the way he was looking at you? that sexy devil-" i immediately stopped him from talking. Gray had the epitome of jumping into conclusions even if it wasn't necessary."We need to get back down stairs." I gave him an assuring smile."Okay but I'm watching him." He let out a sigh a
"Life is just one damned thing after another." ~ Elbert Hubbard***Angelo Le roux.Rejection, how exactly do you deal with that? This had been something, I had never ever experienced in my life. Remembering kindergarten when I first told a girl I liked her, she immediately gave me a small shy kiss on the cheek and ran away. Third grade, i kissed a girl for the first time and I loved it. Seventh grade, i didn't have to chase girls because they chased me. Sophomore year, girls practically threw themselves at me ; even at that age I still couldn't ask a girl out. As funny as it sounds, all I had to do was nod my head and say yes if I liked the girl back because they did all the talking apparently and I never listened. Senior year, i had already slept with half of the cheerleading squad. I didn't know if girls liked me because of my boyish charm, my reputation or my families reputation. Bottomline is rejection and I were never in the same sentence.When she said no, I didn't expect it we
"Never explain- your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway." ~ Elbert Hubbard***Two years later.Change of scenery, change of familiar surroundings, change mise en scéne was all it took ; was all I needed. Moving on and getting over something or someone are two different things and I seemed to be failing dismally at both.New York was beyond beautiful, a busy city. I liked it here. I liked being close to my family, my brother would baby sit time and again. We would visit my parents every weekend or they would visit us here. Work was hard at first but Derrick was with me throughout the whole way, I could finally say I am the CEO of a legal law firm with plenty of professional lawyers who are always at a client's devoir. I called Richard Le roux every time I had some challenges, he was always willing to listen and assist where ever he could. He had helped me from when I was an intern at his law firm and even now he was still assisting me because he had al
"I will be you crying shoulder, I'll be your love suicide, I'll be better when I'm older, I'll be the greatest fan of your life." ~ Edwin McCain.***Angelo Le roux."She loves you." Brad said with a cheeky smirk plastered on his face."You think so ?" I questioned, as Brad fixed my bow tie, it was finally the big day. The day Yasmine and I had been planning for over five months well she did all the planning, I couldn't care less if the decorations were green, blue, black or silver or if we got married at a circus."She is sacrificing her kids happiness for your own happiness. She thinks she is a burden on you and that includes the twins so she is moving away so you have peace. You know what went down last time they were in the same room. She has been on your mind since the bachelors party... are you sure you wanna do this?"The billionaire question, do I really want to do this? I don't know.There were four groomsman. Kennedy, Alma's husband. Brad my bestfriend and best man. Aaldrik
"In real love you want the other person's good. In romantic love you want the other person." ~ Margaret C. Anderson.***Raina Williams.I was baking chocolate muffins for my babies, they were not here at the moment, they had gone on an excursion. I was glad something would take them off my thoughts about how their father has sorely abandoning them. I knew and saw how much it hurt them. It broke my heart watching them wait eagerly for their dad to call. He only called about four times and that was it.There was a knock on the door, so I removed my pink apron and wiped off the remaining chocolate dough on my fingers. I tucked some of my hair behind my ear as I made my way to the door. It couldn't be the twins, Grayson wasn't going to pick them at this time. Knowing Gray he would probably stuff them with McDonald's before finally bringing them home. In other ways Gray was starting to act like a father figure to my kids, besides his sexuality. He was always helping out, picking them up w