Third person POV5 years ago...Today is Nora's 18th birthday and the Reed's hada huge party arranged in their mansion. Many of Nora's friends had come over. Maria was also allowed to have her friends come over, Theo on the other hand was in his room with some girl making out.Theo's relationship with Nora was not good, cause they both hated each other. It was not sibling hate. Nora was always selfish, Maria didnt notice it until she was 12 but Theo knew all along. She was never satisfied with what she had and was very short-tempered like her father. There was a time when Maria used to look up to her as an older sister, but that changed once she found out she slept with her high school boyfriend.Today their father, Michal had something special planned for Nora. He had all his business partners come over to meet Nora for her hand in marriage. She on the other hand was oblivious to the idea.Nora was doing cocaine with her friends in the bathroom. Fifteen minutes later they were high a
Present.MariaBeep... beep... beep...God! Why does my head hurt so fucking much? Did I drink too much, fuck father's going to be mad.Beep... beep... beep...The charity event was good. I think I looked nice, I met Chris there.Beep... beep... beep...Ah, then I met Mr sexy Lucifer. He looked handsome that night, that dance is going to be memorable. Beep... beep... beep.Is Theo baking again, cause that microwave is beeping a lot?Beep... beep... beep...And then it hit me. Mum was on the floor, Theo was there, I think the other man was my uncle and... and then there was my father with a gun.I opened my eyes, gasping for air. There was a bright light, I tried to adjust to it. I groned cause my head hurts, my back hurts and my legs hurt. I feel like shit.After that, I looked around. This was not my room. Then I saw the heart monitors and IV tubes connecting me. Ohh I was in a hospital, where are mum and Theo.I tried to move my leg when there was sudden pain and I hissed. Then the
MariaIt's been 3 days since I got discharged from the hospital. Theo and I were always by mums side. She came home yesterday but didn't talk much. Uncle Angelo was here too to help as well. I have not seen or even heard about father in these 3 days.Right now we are seated at the table having dinner. Father is not here which is a good thing. Mum said he just ran and is missing.Me and Theo were sitting next to each other and in front of us was mum and Angelo. There was tension in the air, I could feel it. Theo was behaving different and distant from yesterday, he is not even looking at me and now, I feel like I did something wrong. I tried to approach him earlier, but he say he was busy. Mum cleared her throat and said to me."So Maria, you know we all love you right?"Why is she asking me this?"Yes, why are you asking me this?""Well I and your brother were thinking many you should, you know, settle down."Oh, I know where this is going."Well, I have settled down properly thanks t
Interior of the private jet.***********Theo povI don't like air travel.Why because firstly, I have travelling sickness so I usually eat less before take off, secondly the first non-animated movie which I watched was cast away, thirdly plane food sucks.We have to reach Italy by 5 in the evening. Mum, Maria, Angelo and me were now getting ready for take-off. I can see Maria still pissed at the rest of us cause she has not uttered a single word. The only words she speaks are hmm's or 'okay's.But I know she will be ok because she speaks with Taylor here and there, but still hurts she won't speak with me. I sit on the couch and go into a deep sleep.When I open my eyes I see now we are in the air. There are soft mumbles from behind me, so being the complete gentleman that I am, I listen to them."I know you are afraid of this Maria but you have nothing to worry about. Everything will be alright." Mum says."I don't know, I don't like people having expectations from me." Maria says.W
MariaThe maids brought food to the table. Parents are talking with each other about God knows what. I looked at Alessandro again, he is staring at me, god, this is uncomfortable.He is probably 6"1, had brown colour hair, a bit grown till his neck. He looks like his father, having a hint of both blue and silver in his eyes. He had worn a black shirt, covering his muscled arms. I can see there are a few tattoos on his hands and neck.Fuck, he looks hot.Then I look at the person next to him, he is quite similar to Alessandro, so that must be Matteo. He is similar in height to Alessandro, same hair but shorter in length, and has blue eyes. He has also worn a black shirt and there were no tattoos visible.He looked at me with a mischievous smirk. Oh, that reminds me of Chris, this is not good. I am in hell. Vincent is sitting on the head table, on his right is his wife Georgia.Then Alessandro and then Matteo. On Vincent's left side was my uncle Angelo, mum, me and then Theo. I was just
MariaToday was really good. After last night in the kitchen, I was not able to sleep being all nervous. In the morning when I told mum I was going out sightseeing with Alessandro, she was over the moon. Theo was surprised cause, I had told him I hated Alesso, but I think I have second thoughts on that.He showed me different places, I carried my camera with me which was good. I took a lot of pictures of him as well. We talked a bit, but it was hard for me to communicate because he is quite reserved about his personal life. Right now I am getting ready for dinner. He is taking me someplace which he calls 'surprise'. I had no idea what to wear, so finallyI called Jo."Wear something sexy." She said."You think I don't know that? I have the least fashion sense, please I want this to work." I cried."Ok, there is a red dress I kept in your bag, it also has a black lingerie with it which you had bought."I frowned at her words and started searching."There is no red dress in the bag Jo!"
MariaThe kiss was full of passion. I expected him to be rough, but I think he knows to take it slow, cause I am not experienced in this category. He took steps forward and I took back till my back hit the door. Involuntarily, I gasped at the contact and he entered his tongue in my mouth.He explored every corner of my mouth and I moaned to it. He kept me in place, not letting me go with a grip on my thigh with his hands and other leaning on the door.He broke the kiss and we both looked at each other taking deep breaths. I was lost in his eyes, not knowing what to do. Then he said with a smirk."Has anyone ever kissed you Maria?" He said with a low voice. Well, that got my attention, I was unable to say anything. His one hand slowly moved from my thigh to my neck with a firm grip but not enough to cut my air supply.Oh lord, now I am wet. He leans to my ear saying. "Tell me, do you like being choked, Maria?"Well shit.Unknowingly I clenched my thighs together and moaned. He smirked
MariaI was shocked to see Lucifer here."What are you doing here?" I asked."We need to go." He tried to lead me to the exit but it stopped him."What why? Lucifer, what is it?" We were still in the bathroom."What do you mean why? I am here you get you. This is what you want right, us being together? We can run from here, start a new life." He said while holding my face in his palms."No, we can't do that, I don't want to do that." Trying to get him away from me."Why, we love each other, what are you waiting for?"Is he not thinking straight? What's wrong with him?"I-I don't love you." I say trying not to hurt him."Yes, you do." He tried to reason."No, can't you see, we liked the mere thought of us being together. I can't love you, neither can you." I say trying to reason with him."But I do...""Lucifer, can't you see, we never even had a simple conversation. The longest one we ever had was the night of the charity event and that was not even an hour." I try to make him under
Maria.The ringing in my ears doesn't stop. I wince as the light falls on my face making me groan. Discomfort and pain radiate through my veins. The light thumping of the heartbeat accompanies the ringing in my ears. My head pounds maliciously as I come to consciousness. I let out a groan opening my eyes seeing a bright white room. The sunlight peeked from the windows. My shoulders hurt, so does my neck and my legs. I tried to move but I couldn't.Am I dead?I tried moving my arms which didn't bulge making me lean my head down. My eyes met with my hands cuffed with each other.So I am not dead? Fucking hell."Good morning sunshine." My head snapped in the direction of the voice seeing Zamar standing across the room, leaning against the wall.But what made me stiffen was the knife twirling in his hands. It was a similar-looking kitchen knife that he had used when Aron had attacked me a few months back.How long was I knocked out? I don't remember what happened after what happened in th
Maria.My heart rate picked up. Eyes went wide looking at the two figures in front of me who were smirking down at me, pleased with my reaction when I heard his voice.Zamar.His grip on my shoulders tightens making me let out a whimper. I tried to wiggle out of his head but he didn't bulge. Letting go of my shoulders my body relaxed a bit. The clicking of shoes was heard as he came in front of me. My eyes went down to the floor not having the courage to look into his eyes. I could practically feel his eyes boring into me but I didn't look up, terrified of him after what I have heard from what Alesso went through.The room was filled with silence.Nothing, except my deep breaths were heard. I flinched back as his silhouette moved and his hands rested on both sides of the armchair, caging me. I pushed my body as back as I could, not wanting his touch on me.I tilted my head to the side when his face inched further to my face. Tears fell from my eyes not knowing what to do now."Fucking
MariaI gaped at the figure standing in front of me. Blinked once and then again. My brain was not able to comprehend what was going on. She looked so different.Or should I say he?Her toned body was replaced by a more muscled one. The brunette hair was of a much darker shade. She stood there in the room, a few inches bigger than me. Her slutty clothes were now replaced with a proper suit, pants and boots. Her short hair was properly combed reaching her ears."I see you are shocked." She walked towards me making me go rigid.This is real? Did Ivan bash my head on the wall while leaving?"H-how?" That was all my pathetic mouth could say."How am I alive?" She asked making me nod.My head was hurting by the number of surprises I am getting today."Well, I never died in the first place."She shrugged and sat on the far corner of the bed. Who the fuck did we bury!?"But you did- we buried you- mourned for." My eyes tear up."Mourn for me?" She scoffed. "You people were throwing parties-"
Maria.My head hurts. So does my hands. And legs. And my back. My eyes feel heavy, not wanting to open them any sooner. I feel certain vibrations from under where I lay. Sounds of the engine perks my ears making me stir in my sleep. Where the hell am I?I try to open my eyes but I couldn't see anything. I was met with darkness. My heart skipped a beat when I realised I couldn't see due to a certain blindfold on my eyes. I panic more when I couldn't move my body. It felt like something was holding my hands and legs together.I parted my lips, wanting to call someone for help but nothing moved. Tears pricked in my eyes wanting to know where I was and why I wasn't able to move. Sweat formed on my forehead when I heard distinct thumbs reaching me making my body shiver inn fear.I wanted to scream, wanted to run back home where I was safe but I couldn't."IILIO Xa pocHyIacb." I heard a man's voice, hearing the Russian accent make my insides churn.I don't even know what he is saying."cOHT
My lips parted in surprise that he figured it out. Taking long strides he hugged me tightly making Alesso move back a little and not getting me sandwiched between them both. I guess we both were out of words. Pulling back I saw tears in his eyes making my eyes sting. I think crying is also contagious. I swear I saw Alesso rolling his eyes beside me."I can't believe this." He says to himself and looks down at my belly and then back at me with nothing but happiness filled in his eyes."How did you find out?" I asked."Well if you are trying to hide your bump, you are not being successful at it." He said pointedly while poking my stomach softly making Alesso shove Matteo's hand away from mine. "Hey! I was bonding with my niece!""What makes you sure it's a she?" Alesso asked raising a brow."Well, I surely don't want a mini you running around here," Matteo says with a duh tone.Alesso was about to protest but Matteo cur him off. "Omg! Have you decided the name yet?" He said with enthus
Sexual content.MariaI could hear my heartbeat in my ears. Knowing only one thing I was asked to do, I didn't comply with it, so I didn't utter a word. I let out a loud gasp when Alesso pinched one of my nipples harshly making me arch my back in pleasure."Don't enjoy this too much Maria, I am going to make you remember this moment every time you even think about other people sexually," He said raspily and sucked on my neck making sure he leaves a mark.I moaned fisting his shirt, feeling his muscled chest. My lips parted as his hands trailed down to my pants. My hands moved up to his hair, tugging it. He let out a throaty groan.With no time he yanks my pants and panties. I gasp in surprise when cool air hit me. I tried to clench my thighs but he replaced the space with his knee, rubbing it on my clit. I whined when he stopped me from rolling my hips on his knee. He let out a humourless chuckle making me narrow my eyes at him."Oh no amore, you will take what I give you."I was abou
I hope it is fine.I kept looking between the screen and the doctor to understand if everything was ok. My grip on Alesso's hand tightened in anticipation. He pecked my forehead making me lock my eyes with him and he gave me a reassuring smile but it was not the same. He still seems angry.But it relaxed me a bit by knowing he was comfortable now than he was before. My eyes found the doctor who was looking at the screen with a smile, bringing out a smile of my own and letting go of the breath I hadn't realised I was holding."Everything looks good," she said keeping her eyes on the screen. "The uterus is now healed, so is the tissue lining. The baby's growth looks healthy, having a stable heartbeat and positioning."I looked at Alesso with a smile beaming on my face knowing our baby is doing good. He looked so happy, not removing his eyes off the screen."I am surprised to see this much progress in such a short period. You are quite healthy for that, it is seen you are keeping up with
Maria.Trust.Trust is one of the things I have lost with others. All these years of my life have brought nothing but trust issues and if tomorrow someone told me to trust them, I simply won't be able to. After what Alesso explained to me about how Taylor worked for the Russian Mafia, it brought goosebumps on my skin. To be honest I was terrified of how many people I know could be working undercover.I shared many secrets with Taylor back in the days, he knew where I was, what I was doing, or when and where I snuck out with Jo after bedtime. It just made me a questiorn, he had so many opportunities to kidnap me or kill me but never did I feel a bit uncomfortable or threatened with him. What made him stop? Maybe he was just waiting for the orders.Me and Alesso had to postpone our appointment by a few hours because of what happened. I was not in a state or mindset to go to the ultrasound, so we hung out with the rest of the family. I have a feeling mum and Georgia have gone a bit crazy
"We can talk about this later." He walked her out of the room trying not to keep her in the same area."No, tell me!" She said sternly. Alesso knew he had to tell her otherwise she will overthink this which will lead to stress and he didn't want that to happen. Letting out a sigh he placed a kiss on her forehead. "It was a suicide," "No, it's not possible." She said but it was the truth. Alesso pressed his lips in a thin line not knowing how to explain it to her."Maria...""Just tell me." She pleaded. "Please."Debating whether or not to tell he lets out a loud sigh, knowing lying won't get him anywhere."He was working for the Russian Mafia." Maria's eyes widened at it, lips parted not knowing what to speak."What?" It was barely a whisper as she absorbed the news. Alesso nodded and gave her some time to process it."We found out about it a few hours before the death. He was the one who gave access to Aron that night when he attacked you." He explained trying to keep calm as wo