"No.Selina already brought me my lunch."Selina is their new housekeeper, Catalina had given her a list of trustworthy and reliable candidates in the end Avery had chosen Selina and it's a decision she doesn't regret."She also mentioned you haven't eaten lunch or breakfast.You need to eat,you're pregnant if you don't eat the baby doesn't eat."Cathrina came over to where she was standing behind the kitchen island."You lost weight,the dark circles under your eyes hasn't gone away.Is something troubling you.Did you and Alex have a fight.""No.We fine."She can't trouble Cathrina with her issues she has enough going on with her health."I miss him that's all.So do the triplets they wake me up during the night and cry for him,hence the dark circles under my eyes.I haven't been getting any sleep.""Alex won't be too happy once he comes home and find you looking like this like someone who's about to fall down and drop dead.Eat a little please.That's all I'm asking."She cupped Avery's cheek."The
"I'm the lucky one.If it hadn't been for him I never would've had the triplets and my life would probably be over.""What do you mean by that.Has this got to do with Nick."Avery never disclose to Catalina about her past profession,she was afraid Catalina would judge her but Catalina deserves the truth.Before she could open her mouth,she heard a flash of a camera then another,and another.When she turned her eyes got blurred by all the camera flashing.Next thing she knew she was surrounded by a bunch of reporters firing questions at her about her relationship with Alex and if it's true that they getting married.She heard how others asked if it's true that she's a stripper and work as an escort.Avery almost fainted right there and then.How do they know all these stuff and where did they get it from.Alex had mentioned he'll officially release a press statement once he gets back from Rome.Then how come...her thoughts trailed of.She might have an idea who did this,it's Nick.Who else can i
"You just got here."She said."I know but this is important."He stood and straighten his jacket before coming over to her."One thing that will never happen is me not wanting you or getting tired of you.Don't doubt what we have."He lightly kissed her on the lips."I'll see you soon.Tonight I'm having a press conference I want you present."No.She can't go out in public.Not yet."No Alex.I can't.It's too soon.""Hiding away won't help.I know you not a coward.You'll show and prove to whoever did this that you're strong.I'll be by your side every step of the way. You have nothing to be afraid of.""I appreciate your kindness Alex.My only wish is that someday you'll allow me in and give me a chance to love you and show you what a good man you are.""Avery.Do you love me."He asked,she was bound by the power of his gaze even if she wanted to look away he won't let her."If I say yes.What then."She challenged.They both stared at each other,time stood still.Whatever happens now whatever he'll s
"I understand.You love them both and didn't want to lose one of them.Alex would've probably hated Kent too and blame him for what happened."Catalina nodded."He told me the day you saw Nick again that if Nick did what he suspects he did to you.Then Kent better start making preparations for his funeral and any family bond they have is over.He suspects Nick of raping you. If he..."She broke off.Oh God this is such a mess.Alex won't rest until he gets to the bottom of it and when he does Avery is afraid of what he'll do and if he learns Catalina lied about what did Nick all hell will break lose."Maybe if we go to the police before Alex finds out and get him arrested.""What if he gets bail.Brother won't spare him.Having to choose between my husband and brother is something I can't do.I love them both,I need them both.""We'll find a way to sort everything out."Catalina was still shaken up so Avery decided to drive her home.She can't believe Nick raped her too and keeping quiet only to p
"The abuse went on until I fell pregnant I thought it would stop but it got worse.Then Alex was born,it still continued. One day he came home drunk. Alex was three at the time.We didn't have food in the house and Alex was hungry,I asked him for money and he slapped me across the face instead.Alex started to cry,he got hit too and ran to hide behind the couch.He was only three years old,I felt so useless not being able to protect my own child."Tears rolled down her cheeks,Avery grabbed her hands in her own."I'm sorry Cathrina.It wasn't my intention to make you relive the past."She handed her a tissue."I'm sorry.Forget I ever asked anything."Avery made way to stand but she grabbed her hand."Sit down.Don't feel guilty about anything."She gestured for her to sit,Avery did."He demanded I sleep with him.I said no that Alex is still awake.He didn't care he ripped off my clothing and did what he wanted.All the while Alex is watching."Avery thought she had it rough but what Cathrina went thr
"I need you."She whispered."I need my husband by my side.Come home with me."She held out her hand to him.Alex so badly wanted to place his hand into hers.But he can't.He had heard the conversation she'd had with his mother.He had heard everything.He's surprised Avery is still here after what he had told her.Surprised that she still loves him.He can see it in her eyes.But her pity is something he can't stand.It will be worse than her rejection,he knows why she wants them to go home and he isn't ready.Not yet."I can't Avery.I'm leaving for Barcelona tonight.Take care of yourself and the baby.""Alex please... Don't do this.Not now."Tears sparkled in her gorgeous grey eyes it touched him,weaken him but he turned away from her and climb into his car.Avery watched as he drove off.Leaving her behind.Silently she stood there and cried,her heart yearning for him.Pablo's hand on her shoulder brought her back."We must leave senora.It's getting late."Without a word she got into the car.She wo
"Are you gonna keep on kissing my hand like that or are you gonna carry me off to bed and make love to me."That sexy grin splayed on his lips,he pulled her close and kissed her senseless."Aren't I blessed to have such a naughty wife."His fingers undid her bun."Funny.I've never been this way.Until I met you that is."He scooped her up in his arms."Good thing only I will ever see this wicked side of yours.""I wouldn't want any man other than you to have this wicked side of me."She kissed his jaw."Make love to me husband.."No words were needed further as he carried her off to bed.They were soaking in a nice hot bubble bath after a good workout in bed. Alex's hands softly caressing her body.They've never been this intimate before,with her lying in his arms,while he was holding her as if she's the most precious thing ever.Like he'll never let her go.She wished they can stay like this forever."How is mother doing?"He asked,kissing the side of her neck."Okay.But she misses you."Avery tu
"What happened afterwards."She asked softly."Mom told me to run-....""I'm talking about when you came back and found your father-....""He's not my father."He said harshly interrupting her."I never considered or accepted him as my father.""I'm sorry."She said stroking his jaw."Don't be."He assured her."I'm sorry for raising my voice on you."She kissed his jaw showing him it's okay."When I saw mother lying on the floor,gasping and moaning in pain,I froze in shock.I've never seen that much blood before I thought she was gonna die.And I'd be all alone with him.I couldn't accept it. Didn't want to accept it.So I lunged forward at him but he easily grabbed me after all I was only twelve.I kicked and screamed at him but he only laughed at me and said I'm a mere boy and there's nothing I can do.He strike me so hard across the face I fell down to the floor nose and mouth bleeding.Mom called out to me.I watched as he walked over to her and kicked her as if she's worthless.He called her a w
Avery gently closed the door to the triplets bedroom,soon enough they gonna split up,except for the girls who'll be sharing a room.Alex is downstairs in the study busy with work she's in her last month of pregnancy so he has taken time off to be with her,to make sure she's on bed rest and not on her feet. Having him home is a godsend,she cannot imagine her life without him.She can't wait for the birth having to carry around all this weight is getting to her she cannot run after the triplets anymore from the moment they began walking they've done nothing but mischief.Taking care of them is a mission which is something that takes all of her energy,day in and day out.If it isn't for Alex lord knows she wouldn't have survived.It's amazing how his presence alone instill orders and the manner in which they listen to him when he talk is even more astonishing whereas when it comes to her it's a totally different story they always end up doing the opposite of what she says.Hence Alex had sa
"Because of the babies."She whispered softly,averting her gaze from his.Now she's beginning to wonder if he knows the truth or not.Him doing all of this tells her he doesn't because if he had she doubts he would've done all of this for her."Alex...I need to tell you something.""Me too sweetheart."He was by her side so fast she hardly had time to blink, her face is cupped between his hands.She can see his wounds have been addressed. "Finally,I see things clearer now.This one hour has given me time to think and I've come to know I don't want to spend the rest of my life without you."Avery is so caught of guard that she could do nothing but glare at him in shock."What I have and feel for you I've never felt for any woman.Not even Paola.I never could understand my possessiveness towards you.Why it angers me when other men look or touch you.I never could understand why but the truth has been staring me in the face all this time.I was too blind to see it."That very same glow she'd seen i
"And this is where it will end."Alex told him."Show time corazon..."He said with a evil smile as he looked at her."Whenever you ready,start by taking off your dress.Slowly."He added."I'm sorry."She mouthed to Alex,her eyes full of tears."I love you....""Arghh...!"Alex growled in anger,the chair he was sitting on shaking as he tried to free himself,blood was beginning to drip from his wrists.She turned around not able to watch as he was bleeding. Hands shaking she began to lower the straps of her dress.She had wore stockings again,white ones to surprise Alex tonight when they were gonna make love,she never wanted him to see them like this.Her dress was resting on her hips when Nick stopped her from pushing it further down."Turn around,I want him to look at you.I want to see the hurt,the pain in his eyes as he looks at you and can't do a damn thing about it.""I can't."She murmured past her aching throat."Isn't having me enough.""No.Turn around or I'll do it for you."He threatened.
"I hope not."He answered,his heart is racing not knowing why she isn't here is driving him nuts.He saw Pablo standing at the door of the church,he rushed over to him."Where is senora?"Alex touched the collar of his shirt it has blood on it."Where is Avery Pablo.""I'm sorry senor.I didn't see him.He blindsided me,he took senora Avery.When I came to I found this in my pocket."He handed him a note.After reading it he told Pablo."Don't tell anyone anything about this.If anyone asks say I went to look for senora.I'll be back."He rushed to his car.Slowly her eyelids fluttered opened,Avery gazed around her she has no clue where she is.Her head is so heavy, lifting her hand she saw they are bound even her feet too.She's no longer wearing her wedding gown,the last thing she remembers.....oh no she thought as everything fell into place.Nick.He kidnapped her.Her eyes fell on the room again strangely enough it feels familiar as if she's been here before,her eyes fell on the bed.Oh God where i
He smiled at her comment."See you next week Kate."He quietly closed the door behind him and left.On his way home he thought about what he and Kate spoke about.Everyone has been telling him that he's in love with Avery but he doesn't know it.How do you behave when you're in love?What gestures do you do or make when you love someone.He's seen and felt the level of affection she has bestowed upon him,and there are days when he feels something burst inside his chest and he has no clue what it is or how to handle it.He has a lot to figure out. Starting by how he's gonna tell Avery that he has a therapist and next week they going for a session together.He wonders why Kate wants Avery there too. Is it because he's been mentioning her a lot or is she seeing something he doesn't.Checking his watch it's still early,he'll go to the office then home.When the clock struck ten Avery went to bed,she's been waiting for Alex yet again but he's a no show.Yesterday he had send her flowers.Her favori
"That's just it Alex."She cut across him."I do care,I care about everything that's got to do with you.You've worked so hard to be where you are now and make a success of yourself and I refuse for you to put that on the line.Cause that's exactly what's gonna happen if I go to trail.Nick's lawyers will probably do their best to show that I wanted what happened even though that's not the case.I'll be paint as a slut,probably a prostitute too.""Don't say that nonsense about yourself.""I'm only stating what's gonna be said or thought of by many.How will that make me look in the eye of a jury.""I have the best attorneys that will handle your case.You have nothing to worry about.Nick won't get away with what he's done.""I don't care about Nick.I care about you and what happens to you.Please try to understand where I'm coming from.I accepted my verdict eight years ago,I've moved on and I'm happy,because I have you and our adorable mischievous babies.I don't want or need anything else.And
"And you failed miserably."Alex told him."Who knows maybe you've been covering for him.Lord knows how many women he's raped and got away with it because his dearest brother is protecting him.""That's utter bullshit."Kent said aghast."I'd never condone such unscrupulous behaviour.Your anger is justified but there is no need for you to say what you just said.""You think I'm upset."Alex made his way over to Kent,the two men stood face to face the tension can be felt."First he raped my wife then my sister,then he has the balls to throw it my face and brag about how I can't touch him. And then you have the nerve to stand here and tell me I'm upset.Upset is a fraction of what I am feeling right now."Kent is clearly beside himself as he was grasping what was just told.It's evident he's clueless as to what his brother has been up."My own brother...."His voice trailed of in disbelief then his eyes met Catalina's."I'm sorry my love.""Sorry won't fix what he did."Alex jumped in."You better r
"You're right."She said after a while."It's time Kent knows what a dirty scumbag his brother is."On cue they both came over to them,Avery fingers tighten around her glass,she can't stand the sight of Nick every time she looks at him she goes back to that horrible night."Catalina?"Kent said worriedly."Are you okay honey.You look a bit pale."Catalina forced a smile."I'm fine love.I didn't know Nick was coming.""I didn't know either."Her husband returned."I wanted to surprise you my beautiful sister in law."The man is a monster Avery thought here he is standing, pretending as if all is well when he knows what he's done.And to rape your brother's fiancee is beyond despicable she can't stand here and pretend all is perfect she just can't."I need to talk to you."Catalina said before Avery could excuse herself."Now?"He asked,she nodded."Okay.Come on."Avery too followed them but Nick's hand clamp down on her wrist."Let go of me."She said under her breath."Why the rush Avery."His gaze
Taking out the bullet egg he pushed it inside her,he muffled her cry of surprise by kissing her again.It had slipped inside so easily due to her wetness.He can't wait for the night ahead,he'll play her over and over again bringing her close to the edge then stopping giving her body time to cool down and relax before he'll began pushing her towards the edge again."Wh..what is this?"She panted,the vibrations rocked her entire body,she flung her head backwards against the headrest and shut her eyes as she's enjoying the wonderful sensations that are coursing through her. "Oh.."She sighed huskily. Alex switched it off,that snapped her back from wonderland. Whatever he had put inside of her felt extremely good,she almost came.He stared into her passion glazed eyes,he can imagine how wet she must be the thought made him hard.He hopes he won't regret doing this,he himself is hard as a rock and it's only by watching her and the pleasure she's getting."It's an egg vibrator."He answered."We g