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84: A CHEST FULL OF BURDEN
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Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 1: THE WEDDING
ADRIANNA“You know I love you right?” Raymond said to me as he cupped my face with both hands.I felt so happy to hear those words from him, those reassuring words before our wedding. Of course I knew he loved me, we had been together for two years and he had been the sweetest ever since.“Are you sure Ray Ray?” I asked him, even though I already knew the answer to that question. “Definitely” he responded to me with his reassuring smile that seemed to always take my burdens away.I sighed as I turned to walk towards the direction of the mirror that was in my room. I stood before the mirror, admiring myself. I was dressed in a shiny yellow dress, embellished with beautiful rhinestones and nice black heels, that went so well with my dress. I had always hated the idea of wearing a white dress during your own wedding, so I opted to go for a shiny, beautiful yellow dress that was also my favourite colour.The mirror before me, revealed a radiant soul, with a glow that shone from within, a
Last Updated : 2024-08-23Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 2: MY WEDDING NIGHT
ADRIANNAMy heart felt like it could stop working at any moment. The wedding was in thirty minutes, and it all still felt like a dream to me. All these didn’t feel real. I began to suddenly feel suffocated, making it very hard for me to breathe. I took a very long deep breath and began to calm my nerves. I was so nervous. I was getting married to the man of my dreams and it all felt like I was dreaming. I was getting ready, adjusting my dress, when someone entered. I turned around, to look at the person and immediately let out a wide smile. My sister had come in to see me. She was looking very gorgeous, dressed in a wedding-like white dress, which I found quite weird but decided to ignore. She had her hair packed up in a beautiful and neat ponytail, that was adorned with different beautiful flowers. She walked up to me, with her arms wide open, embracing me in a lovely and comforting hug.“Oh, I am so happy for you” she said to me as she let go of me after the hug. Her gentle hands ma
Last Updated : 2024-08-23Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 3: THE CLUB
ETHANThe club was quite noisy tonight. I could see just a few people on the line waiting to get inside. I got close to the door and showed the guard my VIP card and he immediately let me in. I stepped into the club, and the loud music enveloped me like a living entity. The air was electric, thick with the smell of sweat and alcohol. Disco lights danced across the crowded room, casting a sinister light on the sea of faces. I squinted, my eyes adjusting slowly to the chaos.The club was a maze of dark corners and flashing lights, with a bar that stretched like a surface along one wall. The crowd was a blur of motion, bodies moving and colliding with each other, dancing to the beat of the music. I looked around and everywhere looked lively, with people moving around, dancing, talking or just standing listening to the music. But there was something that stood out to me, or rather someone.A woman was sitting by the counter, her presence disheartening. She looked vulnerable. I could not r
Last Updated : 2024-08-23Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 4: I SLEPT WITH A STRANGER
ADRIANNAI cracked open my eyes, and a piercing light stabbed into my brain like a thousand knives. I groaned, my head throbbing with a dull, relentless ache. I tried to lift my hand to shield my eyes, but even that small movement sent a wave of nausea crashing over me. I looked around slowly, taking in my surroundings, but my eyes widened immediately. I was in an unfamiliar room, with no recollection of how I got here. Panic set in as I scrambled to piece together the events of the previous night. That was when I looked beside me and fear gripped me immediately. There was an unknown figure, beside me, sleeping on the bed with me, a complete stranger. I looked down, praying that whatever thought I had was not true, but fate seemed like it wasn’t on my side. I slowly looked behind the blanket that was raised to my chest and I was completely naked. I screamed in fear, realizing what had just happened. I wanted to believe what I thought was not real and it never happened, but with what I
Last Updated : 2024-08-23Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 5: I HAVE TO LEAVE
ADRIANNAMy world felt like it could collapse at any moment. My palms felt dry, but also felt sweaty. My body became hot, my ears red and eyes started to become watery. The words from Raymond, still ringing in my ears.I looked at him in disbelief, searching through his eyes for a lie. I wanted him to tell me at that moment, that he was lying and this man standing right here, this supposed stranger was not his brother. But it never came, it never came out from his mouth.“What do you mean your elder brother?” I finally said, after standing there in shock for a few minutes.I looked around, Raymond and Jasmine, were looking at me so confused. I did not even care at that moment how they looked at me, I just wanted to understand what was happening.“Yes Adrianna, he is my elder brother I told you about, that stays overseas and I rarely ever get to see him because he is always busy and working for our company, as the CEO”. he replied to me, looking at me weirdly. “What is the matter? Why
Last Updated : 2024-09-03Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 6: APARTMENT
ADRIANNA This was never the type of life I wished for. I wanted a perfect life, a perfect marriage life, a perfect family, I wanted to be happy. It seemed like fate was against my wishes. I dragged my suitcase around the city, looking for a place to stay. I had some savings with me, I just had to find a good apartment to stay in. I was not sure if that was going to be possible, since it was already six in the evening. After a while of walking, I sighted a hotel that looked very much okay to stay the night. I walked into the lobby, to the front desk. I asked the receptionist what rooms were available, and she told me there were single rooms, double rooms, twin rooms and a suite, welcoming me with a smile. I returned the smile back to her, feeling a little bit motivated. I booked a single room to stay for the night. I took the keys from the receptionist, making my way to my designated room. The room looked very much okay, although it was not really spacious. The room held
Last Updated : 2024-09-04Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 7: SCAMMED
ADRIANNA A knock on the door woke the tired me. I stretched my hand towards the nightstand stool, to take my phone and check the time. It was past seven in the morning. I yawned as i stood up from the bed, walking groggily to the door. It was so early in the morning, i wasn't expecting anybody, because i was sure nobody knew where i lived as i had just bought this place yesterday. I checked the peephole and i saw two people standing outside the door. A woman and a young man. I opened the door immediately and the question that was asked threw me off. "Who are you? And what are you doing here?" The woman before me asked. My eyes widened at that question. What did she mean by who was i? She came to my house, so why was she asking me who i was? Wasn't she supposed to know? "What?" I replied her, the sleep soon leaving my eye as things were about to get serious. The woman looked at the man in shock and she looked back at me. "What are you doing here?" She asked again, this ti
Last Updated : 2024-09-05Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 8: ANGER
ADRIANNA Where was i to go from here? I had no idea. I dragged my suitcase along with me, tears streaming down my eyes. What was i going to do? Where would i stay? Would i have to go back to that house? To face both my sister, whose betrayal feels like a personal attack, and my husband, whose actions reek of deceit. I had no other choice. I can't stay on the streets, i know how dangerous it can be at night. My only and last option was to go back to that house full of bad memories and to endure. The walk back home was slow and torturous, each step heavy with the weight of my thoughts and the sting of tears that still lingered on my cheeks. The world around me blurred together in a haze of sadness, as I struggled to make sense of it all. Home, the word 'home' sounded so foreign to me. I couldn't call that place home, but there was nothing else I could call it. It was where I had been for as long as I could remember, with my once-wonderful family, the love of my life, and my sister. It
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Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 84: A CHEST FULL OF BURDEN
ADRIANNA I stood still. My body, unwavering and unwilling to move. I stared deep into his eyes, searching…Searching for what exactly? I had to idea.“I want you so badly” Ethan barely whispered into my ear making my heart flutter. He leaned in further, like in an attempt to kiss me, but stopped.He took one hand away from my waist and placed it on my neck as he stared deeply into my eyes.“Can i?” He asked. His hand on my neck became even more tense, like he was scared to do something wrong.I knew he was asking if he could kiss me, but for some reason I just didn’t know why I couldn't answer. I stared at him, for what felt like hours, my eyes never leaving his.“I_i_ehm” I finally brought out what sounded like words. “Anna is calling me!” I almost screamed as I quickly moved back, removing myself from his grasp. I immediately turned around, not even waiting for his response. I bursted out the door, and just kept walking, never stopping until I got to the familiar door.My room.I
Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 83: THE HEAT OF AN ARTIFACT
ADRIANNA I stood there, not knowing what to do. I didn’t know if i should just tell the truth or just come up with a quick lie. I looked around trying to scan through, thinking of different things to say to get myself out of this situation. “Ehm” i said as i held my purse tightly in my hands. My palms felt sweaty, like the purse could fall out of my hands at any moment. “I_” I said as I raised my right hand up but dropped it. I walked towards a mini table that sat by the wall and dropped my purse on it. “I was with Theresa” i said as i walked to him, totally leaving the details of me meeting Jasmine and all. Ethan’s shoulders that were previously tensed up loosened a little. He nodded as he took me in his arms and gave me a warm hug.“I was worried” he said as he placed a light peck on my cheek. He lightly grazed his fingers through my hair and it felt so freaking good. “You don’t have to worry, okay?” I said, my eyes closed and lips left slightly opened as I basked in the gentle
Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 82: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
ADRIANNA“She did what?” Theresa gasped as she looked at me. She looked both worried and angry.“Why would she do something like that?” She added as she began to pace around. Her hands curled in a fist. “I_I don’t know” I shrugged and walked towards a seat that was situated in the dining room.I slumped on it, my mind still reeling from both shock and anger. It all happened in like a second, that i didn’t even have the time to process it.“She called me and asked for us to meet, and I thought that she would want to apologize for all she had done to me, only for her to do this to me” I pointed at myself as I looked up at Theresa, blinking back the tears that threatened to fall down my face.Theresa slowly nodded and walked towards me. She placed her hand on my shoulder, and leaned in to hug me. “It’s okay honey. Don’t cry”I sniffed as I reciprocated the hug “i_i don’t want to, but it hurts so much. What did I ever do to her? She is my sister for God sake, why is she doing this to me?
Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 81: THE STORM 2
ADRIANNA “Adrianna” she called my name, her arms out in an attempt to hug me. I swiftly took my eyes away from her belly so I wouldn't look weird. I stretched out my hand for a handshake. I definitely wasn’t going to hug her, not after all she did to me. Her arms slumped in disappointment but I didn't care. She raised her hand and shook me. I retracted my hand immediately, not even allowing it to reach a second.I walked behind her to have my seat. I heard her scoff, but I just rolled my eyes at that.I was only here to know why she wanted to see me and that is all.I looked down at the table, and she had already ordered a drink. It looked like iced coffee. She walked over and sat down, a huge smile on her face. A side of me knew that this was just fake. “So, why did you want to see me?” I asked as I placed my hand on the table.I wanted this short and quick. If she had something to say, she should say it quickly, so I could leave. “Well, i just wanted us to have a talk on someth
Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 80: THE STORM 1
ADRIANNAA ring woke the tired me. I frowned. I didn’t like being disturbed while I was sleeping. My eyes were still closed, too tired to open them. I stretched my hands around my bed to find my phone.It had to be on the bed or something. Or maybe on the nightstand?I groaned. I slowly sat up, with a grumpy face. I stretched my hand towards the nightstand, my eyes still closed, and then I felt something. I knew it was my phone so I brought it close to me.I didn’t even bother checking the caller id as I was still very sleepy, so I picked up the call and took it close to my ear.“Hello?” I said with a huge hint of dissatisfaction, to let the person on the other phone know that I didn't appreciate them disturbing my sleep.The other side was silent for a while before they spoke. “Adrianna?” The person said, and my eyes immediately snapped open.I knew that voice. I instantly took the phone away from my ear, checking the caller id. My eyes darkened.Jasmine? What was she calling me for?
Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 79: THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
ADRIANNA My eyes fluttered shut as Ethan’s lips met mine. I swear I felt butterflies in my belly at that instant. It was breathtaking. Both of our tongues fought for dominance but I eventually submitted and gave in.He sucked on my lips and I moaned. It felt so good. His lips tasted sweet like strawberries, and his scent, oh my gosh.He smelt like citrus. He smelled wonderful, and I could feel my mind spiraling out of control. Ethan kissed me so passionately that my legs instantly became weak, and I felt like a puddle. I could stand straight anymore. If not for his hands on my waist, I was sure I would have fallen flat to the ground right now.After a few seconds, Ethan broke the kiss, our body very close to each other and panting heavily. We were both out of breath, our chest rising up and going down.It was a lot. “I_i_i” I tried to speak but was totally out of breath.Ethan moved his hand to my face, and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. “Breathtaking Adrianna” he said, his
Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 78: OCEAN 2
ETHAN“Oh my gosh! Ethan this is so cool” i watched Adrianna splash the water with her feet. Her golden features shine bright like the sun or even better.She looked so beautiful, with her hair falling in front of her face as she jumped around the ocean, excitement evident in her face and body movements. Never had I been with a woman as beautiful as her.She was breathtaking, and could pass as an angel.I was so happy and satisfied that I had brought her here. “Come on!” She waved at me to come over. I walked closer to her admiring the beauty that was my wife.I couldn’t wait to actually get married to her. I wanted her to be mine. All mine. I wanted her to walk around high and mighty while the was called the name Mrs. GreeneI wanted to be around her every single hour, minute, second. I wanted her to be all up in my skin.I wanted to give her my attention twenty four hours, seven days a week.And most of all I wanted her to call me her husband. The thought of it excited me. To wake
Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 77: OCEAN 1
ADRIANNA About twenty minutes passed. Ethan and i were all chatty and laughing, then the waiter walked in with a platter. Two other waiters followed behind him. He dropped the platter on the table, and the others followed to do the same, arranging them in order.I marveled at the dish before me. My eyes and mouth watered. It was then that i actually knew i was hungry, as i heard my stomach growl.“This looks delicious” i looked up at Ethan with eyes that spelled hunger.Ethan chuckled. “I’m glad” he nodded to the waiters and they bowed and turned around to leave.“Will it taste as delicious as it looks” i said to myself as the aroma of the delicacy in front of me traveled straight to my nose. I looked up at Ethan to catch him staring at me. My cheeks instantly became hot.“Wh_why are you staring?” I asked, blushing as I looked back down.“Hm, let’s just say I love to stare at my wife’s beautiful face,” he said, and I looked up to find him smirking.“Let’s eat” he added and right aft
Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 76: DOLCE ITALIA
ADRIANNA Ethan held my hand as we walked out of the building. Eyes were on us, but I couldn’t care one bit as all I cared about was his soft but firm hands that held me so tightly, like he never wanted to let me go.We walked to the parking lot, and Ethan brought out a key from his pocket, which I figured was a car key. He held it towards a car, and it made a beeping sound. Ethan walked me to the passenger’s door, and opened it for me, watching me as I entered before closing the door. He turned around and walked to the other side. He entered, and I muttered a thank you.“You’re welcome” he smiled and started the engine. He drove out of the parking lot, and we were on our way to whatever Ethan had in store for me. *****A large building came into view. It was painted in a cream color. A gigantic signboard was hung at the top of the building. It read ‘Dolce Italia’. I stared at it for a while, trying to figure out what it meant. The word Italia sounded like Italy, but I couldn’t fi
