(Akira’s POV).I was back to Emerald City. Definitely not by choice.Although I had made it clear that I wanted nothing to do with the case between Virtus and Axel companies, Fate somehow managed to keep me under Sebastian’s control. And that control was Ronald Barton.He was awake. And I needed to see him before he talks to anyone about Melina Cage being me!I arrived at the Hospital early morning. I heard Ron was recovering well after intense physiotherapy to make him walk again.I went to the Hospital under pretense of investigating the case with my colleague Jacob Dubois. It was not all a lie. I was helping Jacob as much as I could while managing other cases on my list. But that morning, Jacob was not with me.As I reached the door written as Patient X, I frowned, “Patient X? Who did they think he was? A test subject?”I rolled my eyes and knew it was most likely Sebastian’s doing. He seemed to have his say on how the Hospital operates. Entering the door, I saw Ron already seated
(Akira’s POV).It had been two days since I last met Ron and even Sebastian. I locked myself in my apartment not knowing what to do next. And I was surely avoiding Sebastian again, after that night in his car!Ron had given me a choice that would not have a good consequence. The last option I had was to run away from everyone.A new name, a new life. Would that also require a new face?Unfortunately, my face was well known. Thanks to the case I had won against Tom Reiner, I was becoming more popular.“Oh, what should I do?”I had informed Henry about our cover would soon be blown. Once the bad people found Kingsley, it would not be long till they find Henry. I would never forgive myself if anything would happen to Henry.“There is one option” Molly who was seated at a couch opposite me said while she smiled looking at her phone. She came to Emerald City to help me deal with Dr Raymond.Dr Roland Raymond was Ramona’s brother. Someone that Henry trusted to keep our secret.I had told h
(Author’s POV).One the day of the death of his son, Marcus Cage, the old man asked his nurse to take him to his son’s old office. It was something he does to cherish what ever memory he had left for his late son. His favourite son.Ignoring his weak body that could hardly move much, he pressed the button of his wheelchair to take him to the home office room.“Hold on. I’ll switch on the lights and open the windows, so it would not be so gloomy in here, Master Cage” the nurse said politely. She had been working with the Cage family for decades.Retirement was an option for her but she had chosen to stay to care for Master Cage. She could not bear any longer seeing how he was mistreated by his daughter in law and remaining son.“Hmmm.. g-go.. t-t-theree” Master Cage whispered his word faintly while slowly raising his finger to point at the mahogany work desk that was hand crafted by his own late father.“Of course, Master Cage” the nurse helped to guide the electric wheelchair towards
(Sebastian’s POV).I was not listening to what she said. Seeing her looking pretty in that dress showing her long beautiful legs, it had sent my brain into a fog. All I could see was those plump lips of hers moving while she talked, in slow motion.I wanted so much to taste them, again. Soft cherry tasting bouncy lips of hers was all I could think of these past few days. I wanted them to be mine.I moved to cup her face gently and kissed her. Moving my tongue to part her lips, I could feel for a moment that her lips moved to receive mine.I placed my hand on her back, feeling her body slipping away from mine. My tongue moved to search for hers, devouring her mouth hungrily. I was in control, not wanting our kisses to end.Hearing her sweet voice moaning softly, I placed my hand behind her head, brushing my fingers through her soft hair. God! She tasted so good.“No..” I ignored her voice wanting me to stop. I wanted more than kissing her. My body yearned to feel hers.“S-Sebastian” s
(Akira’s POV).About half an hour later, I walked out from Sebastian’s room feeling in such a good mood. I could not believe that he had chosen to protect me than his own fiancée, Suzanne. The look of Suzanne’s angry face was priceless.She was defeated. She was losing. And I loved it!If only she knew I was the lost Melina Cage who she had bullied all my life, I would think Suzanne would faint or got a heart attack. Seizure maybe.The things that she did to me in the past, was unforgivable. Some of the scars she had caused on my body may have faded. But the pain was still there.Pain from her beating me with her tennis racquet. Pain of her burning my skin with her hair curler. Pain from her slapping my face. Those painful memories were not easy to forget.It had left a scar in my heart. A scar that was not easy to heal.“You! I’m not done with you” Suzanne walked towards me in anger. Wearing a 5-inch heels was not even helping her to reach my height. I was much taller than her.I ma
(Author’s POV).Seated on a beach chair covered from the sun with a large pink umbrella, a man was seen seated while sipping on his tropical mix drink. His eyes were on the screen of his laptop, focusing on his next assigned job.A group of women passed by and winked at him, flaunting their body wearing bikinis that was hardly covering their body. He nodded at them and gestured for the bar tender to treat them for drinks. A rich and good-looking man like him was hard to miss, physically.Money came easy to him with his unique services offered. Mostly given to those that was desperate to run away from problems. Desperate to be someone else. A new beginning for them, or at times a new life after faking their death.For many years he served those who seek for protection. It did not come cheap. His client knew the cost of wanting his service.He frowned reading an encrypted e-mail sent to him. The message was coded which he knew who the sender was. “MachoMan, how did you find me?”He swi
(Akira’s POV).I came back to Emerald City taking the train instead of through air. I did not want anyone to know I was back from Bloom City, especially Sebastian.We were in frequent communication, mostly from his side wanting to know as much as he could about Samuel’s mother. It was sweet at the beginning but I have reached the stage finding it being annoying much. Suffocating. He was persistent.At the early morning, I wore my exercise attire and covered my head with the hoodie from a sweatshirt I was wearing. It was my routine to jog at my neighbourhood at Emerald City.It was a way to watch Samuel from far when he got to school. One of the reasons that I did not mind paying so much rent to stay at that rented apartment, hoping I could watch my son from far.I had become his number one fan or what Molly called me as his professional stalker.Not wanting anyone to know I was back in Emerald City, I had worn a blonde wig and pretended as much as I could to be Molly. She had become
(Sebastian’s POV).“Sebastian, the decoration for your son’s party is marvellous” I was receiving well wishes from the guests that had just arrived at my family’s mansion in Amberose City.I had to give some credits to Suzanne who had planned my son’s birthday party well in such a short notice. She was also indeed talented in such matter on socialising with the public, mostly with the rich and famous.The way she greeted them with her charms and elegance, was natural. I would be interested in her if we met in different circumstances. But that moment was long gone.No matter how much effort she had put in place to seduce me, I just could not open my heart for her. I tried not just once, or twice. Even kissed her several times in the past.But I felt nothing for her.It was not at all how I felt when I kissed Akira West.Standing near the entrance door greeting my relatives who had just walked in, I was waiting for her. Eager to see her again after days of being separated.For those da
(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