~~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. ~âŞÂ°â˘ââ˘Â°âŞ~ 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
~â˘Â°â§Â°â˘~ 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
~°â˘ââ˘Â°~ Colombia: The morning sunlight streamed through the office glass wall as Mr. Sergio stepped inside, his shoes tapping against the floor. âGood morning, Mr. Black,â he greeted warmly, his voice resonating in the quiet space. Lucas, seated behind his desk, met his gaze with a slight nod and offered, âHave a seat.â âThank you,â Mr. Sergio replied, sitting in the chair across from Lucas. He opened the leather briefcase resting on his lap, revealing a pile of documents, flash drives, and a brown envelope. He pulled out the envelope and several neatly stacked files and placed them before Lucas, his expression turning serious as he reported âInside this envelope, you will find screenshots from CCTV footage of you and your parents. Some were captured here in Mexico, while others trace back to Italy.â As Lucas processed the information, Sergio continued, âI don't know how the change came about, but your parents were very, excuse my words, poor when your mother was pregnant. They
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the curtains as Laura, Xavier's mother, slowly stirred awake from her deep sleep. She opened her eyes, and as she blinked, her heart skipped a beat when her eyes landed on a figure looming against her door. Panic surged through her, and she let out a piercing scream, the sound echoing off the walls of the room, which suddenly felt much smaller and more suffocating.âHey, hey, calm down, it's me.â Alfonso's deep, raspy voice coaxed.âAlfonsoâŚ?! What are you doing here? Inside my room?â She asked, her face twisted into a frown.âUm,â Alfonso began, scratching the back of his head before continuing, âThere is an emergency at the base, and the boss is getting ready, so I thought I would see your beautiful face before I left.â âOh, thank you. I'm so flattered,â Laura replied, her voice dripping with feigned enthusiasm, before her demeanor shifted, and she snapped, âDo you want to die?!â âMaybe,â Alfonso retorted, his tone surprisingly bold, al
âDid you miss me, mi amor?â Lucas asked, grinning.âHow did you get in?â Reina asked, looking in Xavier's direction, and like she had expected, he was approaching them with a deadly expression.âOh, about that, I got the invitation from your lover's father,â Lucas responded.âHow is that?â Reina asked as she couldn't understand why Xavier's father would do that. Questions creeping into her mind as she tried to make sense of Lucas' words.âBecause I'm his son,â Lucas revealed, his grin widening.âWhatâŚwhat?â Reina stuttered, her eyes widening with disbelief.âYes, mi amor, it turns out your lover is my brother, or I say, my little brother,â Lucas taunted, angry lines appearing on his forehead.âNo,â Reina muttered as she shook her head in denial and added weakly, âYou're lyingâŚââNo, I'm not,â Lucas said, his grip around Reina's waist tightening as he added in a low growl. âYou've been fucking my little brother, mi amor! And to think you even just fucked him a few minutes ago, and you'
An hour later, Xavier emerged from the steamy confines of his bathroom with Reina in his arms, and he gently sat her on the bed. Just then a knock echoed against the door. He walked over and opened it to reveal Dr. Emiliano alongside Olga, whose faces lit up with a knowing smile the moment their eyes landed on him. âWe brought everything you requested,â Dr. Emiliano proclaimed, as he tried to keep his voice steady and professional. But before he could continue, Olga held up a hand dryer, her eyes sparkling with mischief. âAnd a hand dryer! Didnât I tell you it would come in handy?â She asked Emiliano as she cast a sneaky glance at Xavierâs damp hair, letting her gaze linger.âYes, yes, my woman is always right,â Dr. Emiliano replied, a hint of admiration lacing his tone. Xavier frowned slightly, feeling a strange mix of amusement and unease at their loving banter. With an air of aloofness, he interjected, âIâm ready when youâre done with your little reunion.ââSorry,â Dr. Emiliano
âWere you going to fuck her if I didn't arrive?!â Reina demanded angrily. This was the last she was allowing others to stumble on her emotions. âReinaâŚâ Xavier said, reaching for her hand, but she recoiled from his touch and slapped his hand away.âDon't fucking touch me! Answer me!â She snapped.âYes! He would have been deep inside me if you had learned to stay out ofâŚâ Nadia didn't finish speaking when Reina silenced her with a hard slap. She wanted to vent her anger, and the person she was already angry at just gave herself on a silver platter.âShut your mouth, you shameless and unfaithful woman! Taking delight in cheating on your husband with his friend!â Reina shot angrily.âReina, please... Iââ Xavier began, but Nadia, who was clutching her cheek, interrupted him in an angry voice.âHow dare you lay a hand on me?!â Nadia let out. Retaliating, she swung her hand to slap Reina, but Xavier intercepted, angrily seizing Nadia's hand midair, and angrily shoved her aside; she twisted
âAhh, I love how rough you are handling me,â Nadia moaned, leaning into Xavier as tears of pleasure began to form in her eyes. Xavier, seeing that, pushed her away as she began coughing rapidly. âCut to the chase; I know you purposely misled her!â Xavier growled, tucking a hand in his pocket.âNoâŚâ Nadia let out with a feigned astonishment before explaining, âI just wanted you to know itâs been a month since I last saw my husband. Iâm pregnant, and he wonât answer my calls. But since youâre like a brother to him, I was thinking you could help me speak to him since the both of you are here.ââYou expect me to believe that?â Xavier questioned with a raised eyebrow. âNo, because I know itâs you, Xavier,â Nadia said, placing her fingertip below Xavier's chest as she slowly and seductively began tracing up and stopping right on his chest as she demanded, her voice trembling with pleasure. âWhere is my husband, Xavier?ââHe didnât attend the event,â Xavier said, feeling his breath hitch
âReina? What are you doing here?â Olga asked, her voice laced with surprise as she rose to her feet the moment Reina stepped into the penthouse. She could feel the air suddenly charged with tension.âWhy didnât you tell me?â Reina demanded, her words cutting through the silence like a sharp knife. Olga's gaze fell upon the glistening tears that streamed down Reina's cheeks, and she moved closer, concern etched across her face.âWhat are you talking about? And why are you crying?â Olga inquired, her tone steady yet filled with a deep worry.âThe fact that Xavier is already married and has a daughter!â Reina cried out, her voice rising in anguish, the weight of her own acknowledgment hanging heavily in the air.âNo, I think thereâs a misunderstanding,â Olga replied, her brow furrowed as she tried to process Reinaâs frantic words. Confusion danced in her mind as she searched for clarity.âMarried?â Dr. Emiliano interjected, standing up from the sofa, his expression a mix of confusion and
âYou have a daughter?â Reina choked out, her voice barely above a whisper, as the weight of the moment settled down on her. She gazed up at Xavier, her heart racing in a chaotic rhythm. In that fleeting instant, she had hoped she was mistakenâperhaps the little girl wasnât running towards them, but rather racing to someone behind them. Or maybe, just maybe, the child had confused Xavier with the strange man who bore his striking resemblance. But deep down, she knew she wasn't wrong; Xavier unmistakably knew this little girl.âDaddy,â Katya exclaimed, throwing her arms around Xavierâs legs, her face lighting up with innocence and joy.âKatya? Where is your mommy?â Xavier asked, kneeling before her, his brow furrowed with confusion.âI'm right here,â an alluring voice exclaimed from ahead, and Xavier looked up just as Nadia appeared from the crowd, walking toward them in a stunning wine-satin strapless gown that shimmered under the light. The dress had a daring slit right above her left
âI wouldn't advise that,â came Alfonso's cautious but teasing tone.âWhat the fuck?â Xavier exclaimed, spinning around in surprise to find Alfonso standing behind him. âWhat the hell are you doing here?âHowever, before Alfonso could respond, Alexandre's bright voice sliced through the tension.âMummy!â Alexandre called out, his little legs carrying him swiftly toward his mother. The air in the room shifted as all eyes turned toward the elevator, where a striking figure that momentarily stole everyone's breath stood. âYes, my love,â Reina replied, her voice soft and warm as she bent slightly to cradle Alexandre's cheek in her hand, a gesture filled with the kind of affection only a mother can provide. âWow, Mummy! You look so pretty, like the stars!â Alexandre exclaimed, his innocent delight lighting up the space. A wave of smiles spread among the onlookers, each face reflecting the childâs admiration for his mother.âThank you, my sweetheart,â Reina said, her smile glowing as bright
Inside the enormous grandeur of the banquet hall, rich chandeliers cast a warm, inviting glow from above, their crystals shimmering like stars in the night, and each table, elegantly adorned with pristine white linens, is decorated with delicate glassware, vibrant floral arrangements, and polished dinnerware, all meticulously arranged beside shining cutlery that gleams in the soft light. Professional waiters, dressed in sharp black and white uniforms, glide easily through the hall, balancing chilled champagne and an array of colorful appetizers that entice the eyes and tease the palate. The smooth sounds of classic jazz music play and fill the air with ease, creating an atmosphere of effortless sophistication as guests, dressed in their finest clothes, continue to arrive, laughter and conversation mingling with the music.Every moment is captured by towering cameras stationed throughout the hall, recording every detail of the event. At the entrance, Xavier, the host of the evening,