(Akira’s POV).‘OK! Take a deep breath, Akira. It will all be over soon.’ I calmed myself after delivering my closing speech.After the court call for recess ended, we got back in the room waiting to hear what the judge would conclude on the case I was working on for months. I could feel the tension in the courtroom hearing each word that came out from Judge Luiz’s mouth. All of us did.And as expected, I won the case.I exhaled my breath that I was holding a little too long. This was not my first case winning. But this case meant a lot for me.My eyes moved to take a glance at my client, Sandra Stone. A mother with a child taken away from her, accused of a crime she did not commit.Found not guilty, she finally could hold her son tightly in her arms as she had dreamt millions of times. Those dead eyes finally shone again. I could finally see true happiness.Children are a mother's treasures that no one should steal.Watching them snuggle happily together, my eyes watered as my heart
(Sebastian’s POV)."Oh! Ouch, sorry, Boss! I'll take your shirt to dry cleaning right away."My stupid new secretary bumped into me just as I walked into my office with my iced Americano. And yes, it caused the coffee spill on my custom-made shirt. White in colour.What the hell day was it today?My car broke down halfway under the 40 ℃ day heat; when I finally walked into my building, I quickly got a cup of American to cool off, but before I could enjoy it more, that stupid woman, who thought she could attract me in such a clumsy way, dragged me into a worse situation.It ruined my day again."Boss? I...was really careless, please forgive me." She was still on the ground, looking up at me while she batted her eyelashes. Giving me a pitiful expression, she thought she would get my attention.The top buttons of her already went missing, showing her full breasts. A beautiful view, to be honest.I smirked at her. She'd better show me her boobs in a bar instead of my office. I'm not a ho
(Akira’s POV).Boarded a flight to Amberose City, I was going to meet the woman who last saw my son.And the woman had one request.She wanted to meet Melina Cage, my past life. Not Akira West.The old me was not an easy thing for me to go back to. The past was a nightmare for me. But to find my son, I had to face it. I was forced to face my fears of my hellish past.Staring at my reflection seen on the window, I met my different coloured eyes again.They didn't bring me many happy childhood memories. It had led me to cover it up with coloured contact lenses as I grew older. A little low self-esteem from my side, Henry once said to me.My evil aunt used to call them the devil’s eyes. And my cousin would call me a freak monster.Yet, they were the real monsters who ruined my life totally eight years ago..*Flashback 8 years ago*.“Suzanne, I don’t want to be here. It is too loud and…and there are so many drunk people here. I don’t like it. Can we please go home?”It was the new year
(Sebastian’s POV).I finally arrived Amberose city in a hurry.Thankfully, I learned of the change in her schedule just before I boarded my flight to Bloom city.Otherwise, I would waste another day and that might make me fail the promise with my son to spend some time with him.The company of our opponent was right here in Amberose city. So that damn Akira West was really going to meet them.I had to get in touch with her before that happens.What mess had I gone into? I did not remember that I had ever chased for a woman like this. I pretty much hope it would all be worth it at the end.As my city, Emerald City was closer to here, I still had some time to do more preparation, and being very rushed, I didn't book a hotel but an apartment would do.A rustic looking building with Victorian fine furnishing. A one-bedroom studio apartment even had a pretty decent modern looking kitchen that was to my liking. And the bed was surprisingly comfortable.Which finally brought my anger down a
(Sebastian’s POV).Miss West. Hmm.. I wondered if that woman was somehow related to Akira West.The surname West was quite common. But I doubt they are related.The information I read about Akira West in the folder Nigel had provided me was about someone who had outstanding achievement. A beauty with brains, Nigel said. Akira West’s academic background was impressive.Unlike that woman who trespassed my rented apartment. Annoying tourists.I did not want to waste any more of my precious time with that woman who had invaded my space at the apartment. Who did she think she was who dared to insult me!I will deal with her later. Such women would need to learn a lesson to respect me.I finally then arrived at the entrance of a modern looking multiple-story building in the heart of Amberose City. The driver had dropped me at the front of the lobby surrounded by glass floor to ceiling walls.“Sebastian Strauss. I have an appointment at Bloom Legal” I could see the receptionist's eyes widen
(Akira’s POV).Standing before the yellow door of Rosie Javier’s home, I felt my heart pounding. Somehow, I had a strong feeling that this door would definitely lead me to my son.After all these years, my dream was finally going to come true.Clenching my fist, I knocked on the door. This was a little cottage house with a beautiful blooming small flower garden surrounding its front passage. As I inhaled the calming scent of those fresh flowers, I closed my eyes while I waited for the door to open.“Yes? Can I help you?”I blinked my eyes open slowly and saw a woman probably in her late fifties of age, looking at me from head to toe and wrinkling her nose.That did not look good. I hoped this was not another joke played on me by fate.“Who are you?” she asked and folded her arms over her chest. “Are you a lost tourist? Walk up the hill that way and you’ll find someone to help you in direction. I’m busy.”What? Did I really look like a tourist?“Rosie Javier, I’m Aki-“ I cleared my th
(Akira’s POV).Being stalked was not something new that I encountered in my profession.There were those who wanted to scare me away to drop legal cases that I was in charge with. Some gave me death threats.I knew my risks and I was never afraid of them.But after knowing about how close I was to meeting my son, for the first time, I sensed fear. I couldn't fail here.While still wearing my sunglasses, I took a glance at my stalker. A tall man with muscular physique. His deep eyes were staring at me. Intensely. Not at all bothered to hide his intention to catch me.Who gave him such guts? Was the security in Amberose city already so bad now?I glanced at him again as I passed the corner. And this time he even showed me a bloodthirsty smile with the dagger in his jacket.Damn it! Was he really going to take my life?Then who sent him here? My evil aunt and cousin? The Strauss family? Had they already found out my identity and planned to take Samuel away from me again?I felt my heart
(Akira’s POV).When I saw his face again as I entered the apartment, my heart stopped for a few seconds.For a very short moment, I even thought that he had recognized me. Yet soon I realized that it was only Akira West he recognized.I had mixed feelings. Hate was most of it.I could not forget what he had done to me eight years ago, yet our one-night stand only meant nothing to him. That night had ruined my life. How I wished I could claw his eyeballs out from its socket!It took me a while to calm my anger. All for the only reason that I was grateful that he seemed to have protected my son very well.And I would take over that responsibility soon.“Congratulation for finding out my name.” I removed my sunglasses and handed his phone. “Your phone, here. Can I have my phone back?”If possible, I preferred to keep his phone a bit longer to hear Sammy's voice again. But I knew I had to exchange the phones back as soon as possible when there was a lot of important information. I hoped
(Akira’s POV).Three years together.I never expected for our relationship to last that long. And to my surprise, Sebastian was a devoted father to our children. They loved him and I loved him more each day, with my whole heart.“Honey, I kind of miss our children”“Sebastian..” I laughed softly and rested my head on his shoulders, “They are just away for less than two hours. Let’s spend tonight, for us”He smiled and kissed my head before both of us looked up to the sky watching over the starry night. The night was calming with cool breeze brushing my cheeks. I sighed as I wrapped my arms around his waist, loving his scent, “Do you think your parents can handle our children? The girls are quite a lot to deal with. They will drive Donna insane. Remember what they did to her the last time?”“You mean when they used her lipsticks to draw on her walls?” Sebastian chuckled and brought me closer in his embrace, “Don’t worry, Honey. My father is there watching over them. And my sister is t
(Akira’s POV).‘BANG!’I turned my head sharply after hearing the whizzing sound of the gunshot that whipped past my eyes. The loud sound of the gunshot was making my ear drums ringing so loudly. I lost focused and almost tripped down to the floor.Sebastian caught my arm and held me close to his body, “I got you, Honey. It is going to be alright. Look at me, Honey. Look at me”I blinked my eyes before my vision was focused on his face. I smiled seeing he was alright, “He missed”The smile on his face was not the usual ones I see on him. There was something wrong.“Honey, I want you to run. Don’t look back. Keep running”I shook my head and held his hand. It was then I felt something wet on my palm. Blood!“Sebastian, you got s-shot! No! No!” I held his body close to mine in a reflex to protect him against harm.“Sebastian, that was just a warning shot. The next one will be the one that will end your f*cking life!” It was Charles’ threatening words. I turned to face him and stood in
(Author’s POV).Kimberly sighed in annoyance and faced Charles, “Can’t you see I’m busy? I’m looking for my soulmate. He is hiding somewhere. Sebastian loves to play games when we were younger. I’ll tell you a secret”She tiptoed and whispered to Charles, “I’m a very good seeker. I know he is hiding behind that rock. I’m just waiting for him to come out”“You are insane, do you realise that?”Kimberly laughed and patted Charles chest teasingly, “It takes one crazy person to know another. But I wonder, who is crazier? You do realise your plan to kidnap a pregnant woman with a child is a stupid plan. No offense”“And your plan to make Sebastian falls in love with you is just a dream that would never come true” Charles smirked at Kimberly and looked at the rock formation where Kimberly said Sebastian was probably hiding, “As for me, Akira loves me. I just need her to be brave to take a leap of faith with me. She is just afraid, but I will make her realise that her love for me is still t
(Akira’s POV).I smiled while hearing the voice I had missed so much. Tears fell on my cheeks, almost making me choke from them, “My baby. How are you? Where are you? Are you hurt?”“Mommy, where are you? Are you coming to get me?”“Baby, I’m coming to you. It is not going to be long. Are you alright? Did she hurt you?”I took a glance at Charles and smiled of happiness being able to hear my son’s voice again. He smiled back at me and stopped the car at the traffic light that was turning red. Lifting his fingers, he wiped my tears away as I continued talking to my son.For a moment, I was touched by his kindness and love for me. But I knew things were not going to be well for us. My love was for Sebastian, and I could not wait to see him safe again.“Sammy, where is Daddy? Is he with you?” My words were obviously not to Charles liking. He ran his fingers across his hair before he calmly continued driving.“I don’t know, Mommy. Daddy asked me to run as fast as I can, away from Kimberl
(Author’s POV).“Daddy, you are here! I know you will come for me” Samuel’s excitement to see his father again had made him forget that they still had Kimberly as the problem, somewhere in the house.“Sammy, we need to be quiet” Sebastian whispered to his son with a smile of content. He was relieved to see his son not physically injured. But frowned seeing his shirt was a little torn, “Are you alright? Did Kim hurt you?”The boy walked closer to his father and whispered, “I think Kimberly is not well, Daddy. She is acting weird. Is Mommy alright, Daddy? Kimberly said you need to go away with Mommy because Mommy is not well”Sebastian exhaled his breath shakily, controlling his heightened anger on Kimberly. She had fed his son with lies. “Mommy is fine, Sammy. I need you to be brave. I need you to run as fast as you can. I think I know this place. There should be houses nearby. It is going to be a little scary out there, but I need you to be brave and call for help”“I’m not leaving y
(Sebastian’s POV).I closed my eyes and held my breath. Channelled my anger towards Kimberly for the pain she had cause both Akira and me. It became unforgivable when she involved my son in that crazy scheme of hers wanting us to be together.I was not going to lose control of my body for her. Not again.“You are playing hard to get, Bastian. I can go on and make you hard for me” she teased with her tongue licking the top of my hardness. She was not going to give up and I was losing her dangerous game.I tried hard to let the rope tied on my hand loosen up. My efforts were just making my wrist felt pain and I could guess they were already bleeding.Kimberly stood up and moved her body in a seductive way. I did not know what suddenly happened to me. My sight was getting blurry and my eyelids heavy. “What did you do to me, Kim?”“I did not do anything. But I’m not sure if the men I hired earlier did something to you” she smiled and slowly lowered her dress to her waist showing her nake
(Sebastian’s POV).I held my breath, feeling Kimberly’s lips on my skin as it moved to my sensitive spot on my neck. I closed my eyes and held on to the thought that my Akira was waiting for me to come home.A mistake was done before, and I was not going to break her heart again.“Bastian, I know you want it. I know you. Free your mind and remember those days when we were so happy together” she blew her warm breath in my ears as her hand touched my body, slowly unbuttoning my shirt. “Let loose. Let me satisfy your desire”She moaned as she placed her hand under my shirt and caressed my chest. I took a deep breath to calm my breathing not wanting to lose to her touch. “Oh, Bastian. I miss this. Smile for me”My hands were tied behind the chair that I was seated. I could not move as she sat on my lap, moving her body on my legs. She whispered before she sucked on my earlobe, gently, “I’m going to make you hard for me tonight. I’m going to make you remember tonight forever as I let you
(Sebastian’s POV).I stood at the door of my room looking at the mother of my children. She was not willing to let me go. But we had not much of a choice. Kimberly had to stop the madness in her head.I was the only one she wanted. And I needed to act fast. She need to be stopped before she hurts anyone.“Honey, I’ll be fine. I’ll bring our son home. I need you to trust me. I love you, always” I cupped her face and lowered my head to kiss her. We had the time to ourselves before I decided to go.Feeling inside of her again was amazing. It had helped cleared my mind. But it was not enough to cool down the anger I had for Kimberly.“Don’t go. Don’t leave me here. Please, Sebastian” her trembling hands gripped on to my shirt while she kissed me. When my tongue slipped into her sweet tasting mouth, I was lost for words.All I wanted was to feel inside of her again. It was never enough. I wanted more of her.It was so instantaneous, and our urgent tongue wrestled for dominance. The next t
(Akira’s POV).With the search team moving their operation at Sebastian’s house, I was practically living there. Everyone played their part in locating my son. Not a minute spared to rest. Sebastian made sure their time was devoted on our search for Samuel.Three days was too much for me to bear not being able to see, hear or touch my son. I missed him so much.“Melina, what are you doing out there in the cold. Come inside, my dear” my grandfather came walking towards me using his cane. I was happy to see strength coming back on his knees. I knew Lady Violet was part of that recovery.He was looking much better than when I first saw him months ago. “Grandpa, you need to rest”“I am fine. Come with me and let’s have a good hot chocolate. Violet made them” I took his hand and walked with him to the kitchen.There were several people in the house. Police, private investigators, search team and our families. Mine and his.We did not like the idea of having Sebastian’s parents staying at