“Yes, your mother is fine.”"Phew… that's good to know." Luna sighed with relief. "To what do I owe you this call?”“The hospital needs you to deposit to commence the treatment; failure to do so might endanger your mother's life.” Came the sharp reply from the caller.“How much am I to deposit?”"You'll have to deposit at least $20,000 before we commence further treatments on her.”“Alright then, I'll make a transfer as soon as possible. Thank you.""You're welcome.” The caller said and then hung up.After the call, she went down to meet Luke. “I'm ready, shall we?" “Of course." “Alright then. Bye, Ariel, see you soon." “See you soon, ma'am," Ariel said as she did a slight wave.Luke opened the door of the car, and Luna sat at the back. He quickly walked to the driver seat, sat down, and turned on the ignition."Do you have any boutique you'd love to go to, ma'am?”"No, Luke, I don't. You can take me to one of the best in the city; I think that's where I will get what I'm looking f
Lizzy suddenly burst into loud laughter. “Hahaha. Come on, Luna, we both know you don't have such an amount of money. I'm sure you've never had such an amount of money in your entire life. You can stop trying to prove what you're not and leave now before you get embarrassed.” Lizzy scorned. She enjoyed bullying people, and Luna was not an exception."With all due respect, young lady, I wouldn't want to waste much time doing nothing, so I'd suggest you leave right now so I can attend to valued customers.” The sales representative said, raising an eyebrow.“What makes you think I can't afford the dress?” Luna asked calmly.“Well, I've dealt with people like you; you all come here boosting that you have money, but in the real sense, you don't have money at all. You've wasted my time already, but it's Ok, I won't escalate it. But do me a favor; just leave now; else I'll call security." The sales representative said angrily, She had spoken for too long on this issue, and she was getting an
Luke was pleased with the way Luna handled the whole situation, she was very professional, and although Lizzy had mentioned that Luna was a maid, he found it very difficult to accept. For all he knows, this lady is calm, calculative, and professional, there was no way a maid would have pulled what just happened off. “Luke." "Yes, ma'am," Luke responded sharply. Luna had just called him out of his deep thoughts.“Please take me to Rochester General Hospital.”"The hospital, are you alright, ma'am? I could call my boss if you wish.”"No. No. No. Don't call him, in fact, don't ever tell him you took me to the hospital. Please, I beg of you. I'm fine, I just need to see someone.” Luna replied."Alright, ma'am, if you say so," Luke replied. “Probably she doesn't want him to know of her visit to the hospital, I just hope all is well, and I also hope Mr. Jasper won't find out." Luke thought.“Please wait here I'll be right back. I won't take long." Luna told Luke as she turned and walked b
Luna has always believed she wasn't good with guesses, but this time, deep down in her heart, he prayed Ariel should have gotten a helper for her mother.“Please tell me you've seen someone, please," she pleaded, her voice cracking a bit as she clasped her hands in front of her face.“Yes, that's right," Ariel replied, smiling warmly."Really?” Luna sat up straighter."Yes, Mrs. Luna.”"But… I mean, I only told you this morning; how did you pull it off so fast,” she asked, smiling and blinking in surprise."Well, if you must know, I made a few calls, pulled a few strings, and voilà!”“Wow, Ariel, you’re incredible! I can’t believe you got someone so fast. “Well, this morning, you looked so sad and worried; I couldn't help it plus, your mom deserves the best care. I wasn’t going to waste any time, ma'am.”“Phew… You have no idea how much this means to me. Thank you, Ariel. I owe you one.” Luna said, feeling relieved. “Oh, stop. You’ll make me blush. Anyway, her name is Margaret. She
The dinner hall was packed with wealthy people. The atmosphere in the hall was lively as the guests clinked their glasses. The guests conversed with each other as they awaited Jasper's arrival.With a soft swing, the double doors of the entryway opened, drawing everyone's attention. Standing tall and composed, Jasper radiated authority and control in his tailored fitted black suit. Luna stood beside him, the silky fabric of her red dress clinging to her shape in all the right places, like a trail of fire. Her beauty was breathtaking, and the guests couldn't help but murmur amongst themselves.As the two went down the few stairs into the main hall, silence fell over the group. A great balance was achieved between Luna's warm, carefree grace and Jasper's cool, calculating demeanor. They were a sight to behold—an unquestionable power couple who seemed to captivate the audience with their complementary qualities.“Is that really Jasper's wife? I didn't believe the rumors.” Michael, one o
Luna, although looking surprised, barely had time to react. She made a slight nod to Gregor and quietly followed Jasper's lead. She wasn't sure if she was to be offended by his possessive behavior or if she should be grateful for coming to her rescue. Gregor had made her feel uncomfortable with his questions. The guests who had seen Jasper's reaction felt he had done so because of his love for his wife, and they murmured quietly amongst themselves.“What do you think, love?" Mr. Sheriff asked his wife as they stood watching the two leave the hall.“He really loves her. They look so inseparable." She replied with a slight grin on her face.The ride home was quiet one. Jasper didn't say a word, which made Luna feel uncomfortable. If only he could say something, she would know exactly what to do, but he kept mute. Luna stole a quick glance at his face; all she saw was an angry look. His jaw was tight, and he stared ahead, his eyes looking fierce as though they would cut through the winds
"Of course I am; get off me.” Luna shouted at him.“Too late." He replied as he pinned her hands to the bed and continued. He couldn't control the burning sensation that he felt, and backing out was not an option. Luna felt unbearable pains all over her body as his actions were rough, and due to the struggle, he inflicted bruises all over Luna's body. Luna felt betrayed; her heart raced, and tears kept falling down her eyes.When everything was over, Jasper and Luna lay on the bed in silence, each of them lost in their thoughts. Jasper sat up slowly, still breathing heavily. Luna slowly turned away, her whole body ached from Jasper's actions; her whole body boiled in anger. Jasper just ripped her virginity off of her in an abusive manner.“Don't test me again, Luna." He said as he stood up, dressed up, and left the room.Luna was left alone in the dim light; her emotions were filled with hurt. That night was the worst night in her life. “Marriage is not supposed to be like this,” she
Luna woke to the sunlight shining down through her long, open window. She smiled at the sun as she stretched on the bed. The birds sang their songs in different rhythms, and the leaves on trees flapped in the mild wind. It was a beautiful morning.After stretching, Luna got out of bed and walked into the bathroom. She took a quick shower with some ocean breeze-scented body wash. It gave her the feeling of being by the sea, and she loved it. “I think I need to visit the beach," she chuckled.After taking her bath, she quickly put on her rose dress and went down for breakfast. She couldn't tell what it was, but she knew she felt differently that day; unlike her frequent moody nature, she felt lighthearted with smiles all over her face.“Hello, Ariel. It's a beautiful day, don't you think?" Luna asked as she pulled the chair at the dining room and sat down.“It seems someone woke up from the right side of the bed this morning. You look happy this morning, tell me, what are we celebratin
Luna crawled slowly, sizing Jasper up as she went. She was like an entirely new being. She felt powerful, she felt invincible. She wanted to imprint her insignia on something, someone. She watched Jasper, enjoying the look of panic that was evident on his face. He tried his best to mask his emotions, but she could read through. Like a primal beast, she could smell it.He was unnerved. As she got closer to him, she could smell his musk, stimulating and erotic. She could see the tent in his pants. He looked uncomfortable and she knew the effect that she had on him at that moment. She felt powerful indeed. She climbed onto his laps and straddled him. His member poked at her butt. It was hard and ready. She gently and rhythmically moved her butt over it, stimulating herself and him. A throaty moan escaped Jasper's lips as he grabbed her butt, his fingers digging into the fabric of her shorts. He pulled her close, squeezing her butts aggressively.Jasper attempted to flip her over, but sh
"Who is Victoria?" The question was repeated. Luna’s voice was soft, but there was an edge to it.Jasper studied her closely, her arms were loosely crossed, eyes searching his face. She wasn’t angry. She was… concerned. That made it worse."Victoria is the CEO of Frontier Space, a tech firm that I recently signed a contract with. Her firm embodies the qualities that I need in order to propel my firm to greater heights." Jasper explained. "We have a team meeting tomorrow and she just wanted to check in."Luna nodded slowly. There was a look of hurt on her face, but she quickly straightened up. “Okay. That's all?” There was no accusation in her tone. But Jasper felt it like a weight on his chest. He walked toward her, reaching for her hand, but she didn’t take it immediately."It's strictly business.” He stated. “ And I wasn't entirely forthcoming with the truth. Remember the whole Mali situation? The attempted kidnapping? Well, she was also a victim. We managed to escape together. Her
“Jasper” Victoria said with a seductive tone. “I was beginning to think that you were avoiding me.” She stated.Jasper sighed. “Victoria, now's not a good time.” He said, rubbing his forehead.“Oh?” She hesitated. “You sound off. Is everything okay?”Jasper exhaled. He didn’t want to explain. Didn’t want to open that door. “It's personal. What do you need?”“Well,” she huffed, “your secretary hasn't contacted mine about the team meeting. I've been waiting, Jasper.”Jasper shut his eyes. He tried to steady his breath. His emotions were almost overwhelming. “I'll look into it.” He stated flatly.Victoria could feel the gloom in Jasper's voice. “Jasper, what's the problem?” She inquired softly. There was silence on Jasper's end of the call. Victoria could hear his attempt at stabilizing his breaths. After a moment of tense silence, Jasper replied. “My wife's mother just died. Today has been a rollercoaster of a day.” “My condolences to your wife.” Victoria stated, remorse evident in he
The hospital air was thick with antiseptic and grief, a suffocating combination that made Luna’s chest tighten as she and Jasper hurried down the long, sterile corridor. Each step felt heavier than the last. The beeping of machines, the hushed murmurs of nurses, the distant sound of someone sobbing—it all blurred together as she approached the ICU. Jasper was right beside her, his hand firmly holding hers, his grip strong yet gentle. But even his warmth couldn’t stop the dread curling in her stomach. As they reached the nurses' station, Elizabeth, her mother’s caregiver, stood waiting. The sorrow in her eyes was enough to send Luna into a panic. No. No. No. Elizabeth stepped forward, her hands trembling. “Luna…” she started, voice thick with emotion. Luna’s breath hitched. “Where is she?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Elizabeth’s lips quivered, “I’m so sorry. She’s gone.” The world around her tilted. “No,” Luna whispered, stepping back, shaking her head.
Luna was finally discharged from the hospital. Jasper was there to pick her up himself. He spent a few minutes listening to the doctor drone about the need for her to get enough bedrest. Jasper thanked the doctor and promised to calm him if any complications arose. Jasper helped Luna get into the car. After that, they drove off towards Jasper's mansion, home.The drive home was quiet and uneventful. Occasionally, Jasper had to glance over at Luna to make sure that she was okay. The silence in the car was unnerving. Jasper sighed. Knowing Luna, Jasper had an idea of what was eating her up. “Bunny. Is it Mali?” He asked gently and he reached for her hands with his free one. Luna turned to face him. Tears were welling up in her eyes. She nodded her head and the tears dripped down her face. She was shaking. “ You said you almost didn't make it out of Mali… I'm trying to come to terms with my life without you… I know ……I don't …I…I …” she broke down in tears. Jasper parked the car, jer
Jasper adjusted the cuffs of his tailored suit, taking a deep breath before stepping out of the car. He stood at the entrance of his building's door. It felt strange being back after so long. He chuckled silently to himself. “Damn. I can't believe that it's only been a week of absence but it felt like decades.” Jasper whispered to himself.He pushed the door and stepped in. The moment he walked through the glass doors, a wave of applause erupted."Welcome back, boss!" someone called."Good to have you here, sir," another added.Jasper was surprised. He wasn't expecting any form of rehearsed welcome. He had only been gone for a week. Nevertheless, he smiled and nodded in acknowledgment at his employees. The welcome was reassuring. The company had survived without him, but now, it was time to thrive. Jasper walked towards the elevator which was going to convey him to his office floor. Beverly, his secretary, stood up as he walked through the door.“Good morning sir. Welcome back. I hav
Luna blinked at him, struggling to gather strength. “I heard… Mali… terrorists…” Her voice was hoarse, her breathing shallow. “You could’ve died, Jasper.”Jasper squeezed her hand gently. “But I didn’t. I’m right here.”Tears welled in her eyes. “What if you don’t come back next time?”He brushed a strand of hair from her forehead. “Luna, listen to me. I’m not going anywhere. Mali was an impulsive decision which left a sour taste in my mouth. But moving forward, I promise to be more open with you” His voice softened. “I won’t let anything take me away from you.”Luna swallowed hard, her grip tightening around his fingers. “Promise me, Jasper.”“I promise.” His voice was firm, unwavering. “Always.”A soft sigh escaped her lips as exhaustion pulled her back into sleep. Jasper watched her for a long moment before looking up at Luke.Luke exhaled. “You really scared her, man.”Jasper nodded, his expression solemn. “I know.”And as the beeping of the heart monitor filled the silence once m
In an instant, Jasper was at her side, falling to his knees. He grabbed her hand, cradling it like it was the most precious thing in the world. “I’m here,” he choked out, pressing her fingers to his lips.Tears welled in her eyes as she gazed at him. “I thought I lost you. You left out of the blue…. I … I was only left with a letter Jasper. I don't know why…But I thought I was never going to see you again.” she whispered, her voice faint but filled with raw emotion.“You almost did,” he admitted, his voice cracking under the weight of his guilt. “I was trapped… in Mali. I barely made it out alive. They—” He stopped, swallowing hard. “They nearly had me, Luna. I thought I’d never see you again.”Lunas gasped. Her lips trembled. “What happened”?” She asked. Jasper shook his head. He didn't want to talk about it. It would be too troubling and he didn't want to worsen Luna's condition.Luna understood his hesitation. Her hand tightened weakly in his. “When did you return?” She asked weak
The ride to the station was quiet. Chatters from the cruiser's radio were the only occasional silence breaker. Officer Sutton navigated through the busy traffic. At long last, the county station building loomed in front of them. Officer Sutton parked his cruiser and helped Jasper out. He guided him towards the station's door. As they stepped into the station, Jasper was hit by a wave of cold air. The station was busy– officers escorted arrested people to and from the holding cells. Officer Sutton directed Jasper to a particular table where another plain-clothed officer sat. “Good day Detective Jones.” Sutton greeted.Detective Jones, a burly man with a shaved head, raised his head up– a look of disinterest in his eyes. “Who do you have there Sutton?” He asked wearily.“Just a civilian without a means of identification. Struck me as weird. My sixth sense was blowing off the roof. So I decided to bring him in. At least we can dot the Is and cross the Ts.” Sutton summarized. Detective