~~ One week later ~~ Lucas, who was turning and tossing on his enormous king-size bed, sat up and got off the bed. He walked into his closet, slipped on a shirt and made his way out of the bedroom. He walked down the dim corridor and stopped in front of a door, which he gently knocked on and said, âMi amor,â his fingers wrapping around the knob as he turned it, pushing the door open. Three days ago, he had returned from work, only to find out Bianca had moved out of their room. He went to her, insisting she return to their room, and they got into an intense argument. Since then he hadn't spoken to her; he gave her the cold shoulder even at dinner. He had been patiently waiting, but she hadn't tried to start a conversation with him either. Three days ago: On entering the guest room and finding Bianca seated on a sofa browsing through her phone, Lucas demanded, "What's the meaning of you moving out?" He burst out, anger lacing his tone, the words sharper than he intended. However
~~A week ago~~ Xavier's gaze lingered on Reina as she walked out of the door. With a heavy sigh, he reluctantly placed the telephone back on the receiver, his heart heavy with an unspoken burden. He rose from his seat, but a groan escaped his lips as pain shot through him. He reached for the phone once more and dialed Dr. Emiliano, requesting his assistance. A few moments later, a sharp knock echoed through the quiet room, followed by the distinct sound of the door creaking open. Dr. Emiliano stepped inside, his posture slightly hunched as he entered the dimly lit space. âYou reek of sex,â Xavier pointed out bluntly, eyeing Emiliano critically. Emiliano, caught off guard, scratched the back of his head as he halted a few feet in front of Xavier, who was seated on the sofa, dressed in a fitted black shirt and black sweatpants that showcased his muscular frame. âI apologize, boss,â Dr. Emiliano responded, his voice tinged with embarrassment as he averted his gaze to the floor. âI
âAlfonso! You will stop right now; it's an order, and you fucking know the punishment for defying my orders!!â Xavier yelled after Alfonso. Alfonso stopped and punched the wall angrily, his knuckles turning red, as tears fell out of his bloodshot eyes. âShe's pregnant; she's fucking pregnant for another man. For that bastard!â Alfonso spat furiously. âWho was it?â Xavier asked calmly on reaching Alfonso. âLucas Black.â âWhat?! When?â Xavier asked, his brows furrowed in confusion. âThe same night you went to the madam hotel suite to reclaim her,â Alfonso answered, âWhat? How on earth did they even meet?â Xavier said, passing a hand through his hair, and added, âWhat do you plan to do now? I don't want her having that bastard's child!â âI love her man, you know since when. But it's time I let her go.â Xavier squeezed Alfonso on the shoulder and said, âDo what you think is right; you have my support; just don't hurt her. I will kill you if you do.â Alfonso smirked and repli
It was a few minutes past 10 pm when Xavier arrived home; the bodyguards at the entrance opened the door, and he entered. âBoss,â Dr. Emiliano, seated in the living room, greeted Xavier as he walked in. Xavier loosened his tie as he made his way up the stairs with Dr. Emiliano following him. Soon they arrived at Alexandre's door, and Xavier gently pushed the door open; however, the sight that met him was something he had been longing for for a long time. He quietly entered the room and approached the plush sofa ahead. âAmore mio,â he said, as he softly tucked the hairs in Reina's face behind her ear; a soft smile tugged at the corner of his lips. He took the book in Reina's hand and placed it on the table and gently removed her hand around Alexandre as he began to lift Alexandre from her arms, but he was surprised when Reina's eyes shot open as she protectively secured her arms around Alexandre, pulling him back. âIt's me. I want to put him to sleep,â Xavier said softly, and Reina
âXavier, my friend, if you're watching this, it means you woke up. Lucky bastard, I'm glad I won't be seeing you soon, since I'm already in hell. My wife and little princess, I don't want them to know I'm gone. I know you are smart, and you would come up with a way. Give her this box,â Nikolai said, and Alfonso, who was seated next to Nikolai's bed, waved the box he was holding, âGive it to her when my little princess turns 15. I've explained everything to them; till then, take my place. I..." Nikolai began, but blood started coming out of his mouth, and the rhythmic beep of the heart monitor filled the room, its persistent sounds breaking the tense silence as the machine recorded every heartbeat. Alfonso stood up just as Dr. Emiliano and other men in lab coats rushed to Nikolai's bed, and the video ended. Tears stung Xavier's eyes as he muttered, âThank you, buddy, may you rest in peace. I will take good care of your family.â End of flashback. ~âȘ°âąââąÂ°âȘ~ Presently: The clock had
Nikolai's eyes shot open at the feeling of a finger tracing the scars on his chest. âNadia?â he said when he opened his eyes and was met with Nadia's piercing ones looking down at him.âDid you have a bad dream, my love?â Nadia asked, her brow furrowed with concern as she observed her husbandâs tense posture. The look in his eyes suggested a turmoil that left her heart heavy; it was as if he hadnât expected to find her there beside him. A surge of emotionsâpain, anger, and jealousyâflooded her mind at the unsettling thought that he might have been anticipating someone elseâs presence, perhaps that of his lover?Nikolai sat up abruptly, his heart pounding in his chest as the hazy remnants of the previous nightâs memories rushed back to him. âFuck, this wasn't happening,â he cursed silently, shaking his head as he swung his legs over the edge of the bed, getting off, and headed toward the bathroom. But just as he did, he felt a soft hand encircle his waist from behind, pulling him back
A frown flickered across Dr. Emilianoâs face, his brow knitted in confusion. âMore than madam Reina?â he inquired. âYes, deeply. I couldn't stop myself this time, and I had sex with her; it's like a force controlling me. I couldn't fight it,â Nikolai explained. Dr. Emiliano leaned forward, curiosity etched on his face as he posed his question. âThis time? At what moment did you come to realize that you love her?â Nikolai paused, his brow furrowed in thought. âI think it was the day I awoke from the coma. Flashes of memories flooded my mindâvivid recollections of Nikolaiâs intimate moments shared with her that felt as if I had experienced them myself. And the moment I first laid eyes on her, I was struck with an overwhelming desire for her that rivaled the love I held for my own wife. That's why I held back from visiting her often, thinking I would be able to stop myself. But it was too complicated, too painful. But then yesterday happenedâI lost track of when it occurred, yet this
~âąÂ°â§Â°âą~ A few days later: The past few days, Nadia had been acting like she didn't know the Nikolai she was living with was a fake. She cuddles with him at night, and they even had sex the previous night, and she kind of enjoyed it; she actually did. She thought she wouldn't since she knew he wasn't her husband. However, she felt she was betraying her husband, so she took contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. Even now as she lay in his strong arms, she was feeling horny. She loved sex after she married Nikolai. His insatiable appetite for sex made it feel as if their bodies were constantly seeking one another, igniting an intense and passionate feeling that she had never experienced before. Which was why she believed he was seeing someone else because of his love for sex, but she couldn't voice her suspicions because each time he returned home, he would be engrossed in spending time with Katya and often left the same day. That's why, determined to uncover the truth about hi
However, the bodyguards realized Reina was missing and went searching for her, and they were currently making their way to the camera room to check the mall's footage.âMiss, are you alright?â The driver of the cart asked, and a few onlookers had gathered around her.âI⊠I don't knowâŠâ Reina said, grabbing her head as her mind was in a frenzy and confused state.âReinaâŠ?â A familiar muscular voice said, and Reina looked in the direction of the voice and saw her two bodyguards, Antonio and Octavio.âAntonio and Octavio?â she said. âMiss Reina, we have been looking for you for so long; what are you doing here?â Antonio asked, approaching the Reina side and squatting. âI don't know,â Reina answered flusteredly, and her face was twisted with confusion.âYou have been looking for me? Why?â she asked.âMiss Reina, you've been missing for almost two years,â Octavio said as he scanned Reina's face with concern.âWhat are you saying? If so, why don't I remember anything?â Reina questioned as s
4 months later. Reina's eyes were fixed on Alexandreâs piercing green eyes that were staring back at her as she breastfed him. âWarrior, do you want to tell Mummy something?â Reina asked softly as she smiled widely at four-month-old Alexandre, who smiled but continued to suck on her breast. âMummy loves you very much, okay?â Reina said, and he smiled again as if he could understand his mother. Thirty minutes later, Alexandre had fallen asleep, and Reina softly tucked him in his cradle and turned on the baby monitor. She went ahead and pumped up breast milk into the prepared feeding bottles. After that, Reina decided to soak up to relax her tired muscles. As the warm water began to relax her, Reina rested her head on the headrest of the bathtub; she closed her eyes just as the image of Xavier's shirt stained with red lipstick flashed in her mind, and her eyes flew open. âXavier, I'm sorry,â she muttered dejectedly as she sat up. Three days ago, when Xavier arrived home, she had
The car Xavier was riding in came to a halt after passing the threshold of his iron gates. Xavier stepped out of the car, his eyes bloodshot as his trembling hands were pulled into fists as he tried his best to control the whirlwind of rage swirling inside. He approached Reina, who was seated with her back toward him. The slight trembling of her shoulders hinted she was crying. âAmore mio,â Xavier whispered, stopping in front of her, but her head remained lowered as she nervously played with her fingers. Xavier knelt in front of her, taking her trembling hands, as he coaxed softly, âI'm sorry, please look at me.â Reina finally looked up with a wet face and murmured, âXavier, IâŠâ She couldn't speak as more tears continued to fall down her face. âI don't understand; did I do something wrong?â She finally asked. âNo, tesoro, blame me. I gave him the courage for him to act this reckless without thinking twice. But it ends today. Please don't cry, you're breaking my heart,â Xavi
Two months later. Xavier had finished serving Reina the food he had prepared for her. He was serving himself when he saw Reina take a spoonful to her mouth. However, the next thing he saw was Reina hurriedly pulling out some tissue papers before spitting out the food. Xavier stopped what he was doing and reached for her hand on the table and demanded, his voice steady and calm, betraying none of the tension within him. âWhat's wrong?â He asked, âDo you not like the meal?â He added, his brow furrowed with concern. Reina took the tissue away from her lips before turning to Xavier but remained silent, her gaze fixed on her untouched food. âDid I miss an ingredient?âXavier asked again, and this time Reina shook her head before saying. âXavier, I love your cooking, but for days now, I don'tâŠâ âEnjoy it?â Xavier completed her sentence. âI'm sorry, Amore mio, I've been forcing myself and eating what you cook for me, but I end up throwing everything out. I'm sorry, IâŠâ Reina tried
This chapter is rated +18; please skip it if you are uncomfortable. ~~~ âStraddle me, tesoro,â Xavier demanded, his hoarse voice pleading. âShow me how, Daddy,â Reina asked, her body trembling with ecstasy and her breath labored as Xavierâs dick continued twitching against her sensitive clit. âHold me,â Xavier said, bringing Reina's arms around his neck. Reina obeyed, leaning over him and wrapping her arms around his neck, her fingers going up to his hair as she gently brushed her fingers up his nape and intertwined them in Xavier's hair. Xavier closed his eyes, overwhelmed by the intense sensations jolting through him at Reina's fingers caressing his skin. He grabbed Reina by the hips as he began guiding her, back and forth so her pussy was sliding up and down his dick, his balls hitting her asshole. âOh my goodnessâŠâ Reina cried out; she was so sensitive and shivery as Xavier continued to grind her pussy over his erection. Reina brushed her lips against Xavier's, leani
This chapter is rated +18; please skip it if you are uncomfortable. ~~~ âYou're very beautiful,â Xavier whispered against her nape as his hands went to her waist and he began slithering down her curves. âFuck, I need to calm down,â Xavier cursed under his breath, finding it hard to control himself. He unclasped her bra and pulled down her panties so she stood naked before him. His eyes raked her perfect body, her heart-shaped ass, and he began to circle her, stopping in front of her. Feeling exposed, Reina tried covering herself with her hands, but Xavier grabbed them, stopping her as he watched her intensely. He cupped her cheek, his thumb alluringly brushing her lips for a few torturous seconds before he began to move down her neck, her breasts, and playing with her nipples before he pinched them. âAhhhh!â Reina cried, feeling a heat pool in her legs; it was more intense than what she felt whenever Xavier kissed her. Xavier continued his escapade on her body, and Reina sucked
This chapter is rated +18; please skip it if you are uncomfortable. ~~~ Thousands of questions spiraled in Reina's mind as Xavier headed in the direction of his study. 'Why was he heading that way? She understands he told her he had prepared a surprise honeymoon. But why is he going to his study? Is the surprise perhaps there?' Reina's thoughts raced, but she couldn't voice her curiosity. She remained quiet as Xavier stepped into his study; she watched in confusion when he walked toward his desk and pressed a finger on the polished surface. Reina couldn't keep her mouth shut anymore and inquired, âWhat are you doing?â Xavier smirked; he had seen the curiosity in Reina's eyes, yet she didn't speak. Seems she got impatient. He spun around just as the secret door opened. âA secret passage?â Reina asked with surprise etched on her face. âYes, Micetta.â âSince when has it been there?â âYears, but where I'm taking you to is a surprise I prepared just for you a few weeks ago
Alfonso informed all the staff in Xavier's mansion about Reina, how they should address her, and keep their mouths shut. ~ It was afternoon when Xavier and Reina arrived at the mansion. She remained seated after Xavier exited the car. She was suddenly nervous. She didn't remember anything, and if she was right, what she remembered was their first encounter, but why does she feel something is amiss whenever she looks into Xavier's eyes? âWas he hiding something from her? Is it about the accident she had? What about her parents? Why hasn't Xavier said anything about them?â At the thought, Reina's heart skipped a beat as tears began to pool in her eyes. âWas she with her parents during the accident? Did theyâŠ?â âAre you alright, amore mio?â Xavier asked after opening Reina's side of the door and found her at the brink of tears. âWhere are my parents? Were they with me during the accident?â Reina asked, tears falling down her face. Xavier let out a shaky sigh before stretching ou
âMotherâŠ!â Reina exclaimed, sitting up, her heart beating wildly at the dream she had just had. She was about to place a hand on her racing heart to calm down when the door opened. She looked over, and her mouth hung open in shock at the handsome man who stood in the doorway. âYouâŠâ Reina breathed just as a happy smile started to form on her lips, and her cheeks turned crimson. She slyly, but quickly, tucked her hair behind her ears, an attempt to look presentable to the man at the door. She also wiped her lips with the back of her hand in case she had drooled. Just then another man in a white coat appeared behind him. That's when Reinaâs gaze scrutinized the place, her face twisting into confusion on realizing she was in a hospital ward. âWhy am I here?â Reina asked as she tried to recall how she ended up in a hospital. However, she was hit with a sudden severe headache and couldn't remember anything. Just the memory of her walking into Xavier at a coffee shop, which seemed to l