Veronica glanced nervously at Aries as he drove to the villa, maintaining a poker face, and she looked ahead quietly. The car stopped, and he was the first to step out without throwing a glance in her direction. She meekly removed her seatbelt and followed him inside. “Aries, can we…” Before she could complete it, Aries walked into his and slammed the door shut. “How rude!” She pouted and headed to the kitchen. She took out ingredients to make pasta for lunch but her mind was constantly drifting back to him as it turned more than twenty minutes, but Aries didn’t appear. She sprinted over toward his room and peeked inside, only to find it empty and organized as compared to her room. She heard the shower running and stopped outside his bathroom, contemplating her next action, holding the doorknob. “This is inappropriate! I should wait for him.” She turned to leave. “But when he can walk into my bathroom without my permission, then why the hell I’m not allowed to do the same?” She con
A long golden coated manicured nail hovered over the pallet of highlighter, and Veronica chose the peach shimmery highlighter. She picked a brush to highlight her cheekbone and wore a stone studded headpiece but then took it off. “Goudy!” She said, looking at herself in the mirror and flickering her long hair behind when her phone flashed with Aries’s name. She took the phone. “Video?” she pressed the play button and almost shrieked. Milo was playing happily in the video catching the ball thrown in the air and he looked healthier and happy and visibly appeared big. A man, possibly a dog trainer, was training him for obedience, and he followed his every command. A smile brought tears to her eyes. This is how he deserved to be treated. The poor brown guy suffered a lot because of Glaziers. Veronica put the phone back on the dresser and fanned her face. “No crying or you’ll spoil your makeup!” She laughed through her tears. Aries wasn’t as bad as he tried to make her believe, and Veron
Veronica looked at herself in the mirror, her fingers touched her swollen lips and then moved the mark on her neck, her eyes looked at her chest covered in Aries’s marks and the soreness between her legs was evidence of the passionate night she had with him. She recalled how he aggressively pressed her into the wall and powered into her from behind as if he wanted to ravish her completely. They had sex in different positions, but this one was above the rest on the steaminess meter. His hands played with her breast, tormenting her nipple to the point she moaned out his name loudly or circled her nub, bringing her close to orgasm. They were nearly done in the dawn, and the last she remembers before dozing off was lying close to him on the couch with his fingers buried deep inside her. The memories pooled moisture between her legs again and her nipples stood out. She felt her cheeks heating and wanted him inside of her again. Groaning, she washed her face and scolded herself for being
Isla drove to the farmhouse of the retired psychiatrist on the outskirts of New York. She stopped her car at the gates and stepped out. She drew a deep breath and doubted her decision to visit a psychiatrist, but the last few nights were horrible to her. “It’s alright! I’m fine! I don’t need help!!” She spoke to herself and turned to leave when her eyes landed on the board hanging on the gate. “Just one step inside and you may come across something you never think of!” She stared at the board and slowly opened the gate, walking inside. She rang the doorbell and an elderly man in his eighties opened the door. “Are you Dr. David Sampson?” “Yes. Please come inside!” He said and opened the door wide enough for her. “Please have a seat!” Isla sat on the couch, looking around, and Dr. David sat across from her in his recliner. “We had a word on the phone…” she trailed off. Dr. David nodded. “You seem jumbled in your own thoughts!” He said. “So let’s start from the start! Let’s find the
Aries frantically pressed the buttons when Ace and Maria reached. “What’s wrong? Where is Veronica?” Maria panicked. “I don’t know!” Aries held his head. The entire crowd in the banquet hall freaked out, running around when the manager grabbed the mic to calm them. “Please, relax! It was a false fire alarm. Please calm down everyone!” He shouted and gradually the crowd was under control with the help of the hotel’s staff. “We need to leave!” Alfred held Cynthia’s hand. “Nothing to panic about! We’re good.” She said, and Isla watched them. Alfred glared at her. “Come with me!” He gritted and dragged them out. “What’s wrong with you?” Cynthia asked as the valet appeared with their car. Alfred didn’t say a word until they got into the car and sped away. “Alfred, are you going to say something?” She turned to him. Alfred looked ahead. “I saw Ace with Maria!” He appeared to be in deep thought. “Wh... Maria Vasquez?” Shocked, she asked Alfred, and the latter nodded. She covered her m
“So you could kill anyone for money, power, and status?” Jason walked over to Veronica with a glass of wine and handed it to her. “Not anyone. I’m not brutal, honey! The money, power, and status you’re talking about belong to me. I’m the bloody heiress, but my dear stepsister thinks she can snatch everything right under my nose.” Veronica’s voice was full of hate. “So, are we going to kill her?” Jason asked, taking a sip of his wine. “No! I’ll deal with her later.” Veronica said, her voice turning darker as she spoke every word. “I want to kill my father!” Jason had a look of horror crossing over his face. “What? Di-did I hear you right?” “He is the reason I’ve to become a killer to claim what I already own!” she bottomed up her drink and slammed the glass on the bar counter. “I fucking hate him so much! I want to strangle him to death.” “He is your real dad!” Jason turned to her. “But he left me to pamper his new wife and child!” Veronica countered. “He deserves to be dead. Any
[MATURE CONTENT AHEAD] Veronica took the sleeping pills and lay down on the bed. Her mind drifted back to Maria, Ace, and Aries, and she was remorseful for embarrassing them. The time they spent together like a family kept rolling in the back of her mind and she felt guilty for ditching Maria again. “She trusts Ace. She will be fine!” She tried to shut the voices in her head. “But Aries’s goal is to snatch the Glazier group from Cynthia and Alfred. He wanted to use me to get everything from them. What if Uncle Ace is also part of this?” “What if they’d harm Maria?” She panicked, sitting on the bed feeling suffocated. Her chest was heaving as she brushed her hair. “I did wrong leaving Maria! I can’t trust Graysons or Glaziers! How could I leave her to face everything all alone?” Her heart wanted to trust them, but her brain always advised against it. Minutes turned into an hour, but she hadn’t an ounce of sleep in her eyes. She took the bottle from the nightstand and took out anothe
The private jet landed and the rays of the sun hit Veronica’s face as she stepped out first. “What is this place?” She looked around and Aries smiled standing right behind her. “Quick!” Aries pushed, and she stepped down the stairs of the plane quickly. Aries wore his blue shades, and the bodyguards opened the door of the limousine for them. Veronica felt her heart thumping in her chest as their car hit the unknown road. “Are you going to kill me?” She looked in Aries’s direction and he gave her a ridiculous look. “You went to one of the most dangerous Mafias in the country and now you’re worried about your life with me?” He lifted an eyebrow, emphasizing more on the last word, and Veronica looked down. “I don’t believe this!” Aries looked out of the window, deeply hurt by the look of doubt in her eyes. During the entire ride, they didn’t exchange any words. Soon they reached the hotel and Aries was first to step out, slamming the door in her face, and she flinched at the sound. Th
“Let me go!” I cried out in terror as they threw me onto the freezing floor of the dungeon, and I observed the silhouettes of five towering figures looming over me in the dim, wavering light. One of them made a call to my father, Connor Blair. The closest ally and confidant of Anton Genovese, the most feared Mafia King of New York City. “If you’re willing to see Janet again, just do as I say!” The sound of their menacing voices on the phone call sent a shiver down my spine. “Let’s see who you choose between your precious daughter and loyalty to Anton Genovese.” He finished the call and glared at me with murderous eyes. Despite the threat of harm, my father remained loyal to the Genovese family and made the decision that left me to face the consequences of their anger alone. Realizing that I was now worthless to them, they resolved to present me as a gift to the Russian mafia to enhance their alliance in their struggle against Genovese. They handed me over to a group of Russian arme
One year later, ~Veronica~ Today, for reasons I cannot fathom, my mind wandered back to the words Jasper spoke to me years ago. ‘Cara, the savior in a difficult situation, isn’t always the hero. The world we live in is not always kind, and not everyone you trust is virtuous. How come you are so gullible?’ As I reminisced about the past, I couldn’t help but let out a chuckle, realizing how naïve I was back then. Or perhaps now I am wise enough to decipher the true meaning behind his words. As I take a stroll down memory lane, I am reminded of the angels that entered my life at just the right moment to rescue me. I would have died that night if it weren’t for Megan Morgan taking me in. Sandra consistently had my back and ensured I never went to bed hungry. Keith, who made me feel special even for a brief amount of time, and left behind all the differences between us in the past, I respect him for that. He made me experience love for a small amount of time and I am thankful for all th
Gianna’s white halter dress fluttered in the wind as she paced outside her apartment, her heart racing with anticipation. Glancing at her wristwatch, she groaned, realizing that Keith was already twenty minutes late and her stomach grumbled with hunger. “I better go back inside and grab a bite,” she thought to herself and turned to head back into the apartment complex, letting out a sigh. However, a black range rover pulled up next to her, causing her to roll her eyes. She crossed her arms over her chest and fixated her gaze on the car door. Keith stepped out in a neatly tucked white shirt and black pants, spiking his hair to perfection. But it wasn’t him who caught her attention. Elijah made quite the entrance as he stepped out of the car, looking dapper in his black suit and carrying a bouquet of red roses that were almost as tall as he was. “Dad, help me!” Elijah struggled to hold them, and Keith sighed, bending down to take them from him. Elijah breathed a sigh of relief and fl
Gianna glanced at her watch when she heard Elijah sitting next to her in the car. “You shouldn’t have disturbed Dad. He is always busy with work. He doesn’t like anyone interrupting him.” Keith’s attitude agitated Gianna. “If he refuses to support his son, how will my therapies be successful? I’m a doctor, not a magician!” As soon as the ten minutes were up, she gritted her teeth in frustration. “It would be wise for me to withdraw from this case.” She contemplated as Keith got into the car. “Hi!” he smiled and then his eyes moved to Elijah. “Why did you go to see the doctor alone? Why didn't you call me?” “I didn’t want to disturb you,” Elijah lowered his head. As Keith opened his mouth again, he caught Gianna's eye, and she gestured for him to take a deep breath and speak calmly. Keith followed her and put his hand on Elijah’s head. “Eli, are you upset with me?” “No,” he didn’t meet his eyes. Keith's internal conflict had been brewing, and he finally decided to confront the iss
Aries pushed the plate of cookies forward. “Here,” “What do you mean?” Veronica lifted an eyebrow. A puzzled expression crossed Aries’s face. “Do you think I am cheating on you?” A look of hurt crossed her face and Aries could see tears swimming in her eyes. “Aries, I go to Keith’s place to spend some time with Elijah. Since you weren’t here, it’s hard for you to comprehend the special bond that Elijah and I share. I don’t want him to hold any grudges against Chase because I am too busy to give him the attention. It has nothing to do with Keith. I find him occupied with work in his office whenever I’m at his place. It’s just that today…...” Aries grabbed a cookie and stuffed it into her mouth. “Hold your horses, sweetheart!” He placed his hands on either side of her and locked his gaze with hers. “When did I say you’re cheating on me?” He lifted an eyebrow. “You’re still so stupid!” He playfully smacked her forehead and let out a chuckle. She takes the cookie out of her mouth. “I
Elijah stood beside Veronica outside the principal’s office, absentmindedly tracing circles around her wedding ring with his thumb. “I’m sorry Veronica. I’ll never do this again.” She heard him say and looked down at him. “Sweetie, you are always so calm and patient. What went wrong?” Veronica ran her fingers through his hair. “He said bad words about Mom.” Elijah lowered his head, wrapping his arms around her waist. “Everyone in school thinks you’re my mom because I told them you’re marrying my dad!” He answered “They saw your wedding pictures on the internet and mocked me. They said I deserved to be motherless and I’ll always be miserable. Am I miserable, Veronica?” His sad eyes met hers as he looked up. “Of course not! Did you know your mom loved you the most?” She caressed his face. “And I love you. So much!” She planted kisses on his cheeks. “We all love you, baby!” The sound of heels clicking in the empty hallway caught their attention, and their eyes shifted to the woman in
“Baby Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo… Baby Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo… Baby Shark…” Chase stole a glimpse at his father, who let out a frustrated groan after listening to the same song repeatedly. Chase’s face lit up with a wide smile while munching on another fruit snack, and he redirected his focus to the screen. “Mommy Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo… Mommy Shark…” “Fuck, I can’t take this anymore!” Agitated, he got out of bed and began pacing the room. “Stop playing this song or I’ll turn into a shark!” His glare made Chase twitch his mouth. “Go to sleep!” “No,” Chase shook his head. “Daddy Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo… Daddy Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo… Daddy Shark…” “Daddy Shark!” With a loud exclamation, Chase raised both hands into the air and began swaying his body to the tune. Veronica couldn’t help but stifle a laugh as she watched the father-son duo. “You’re really enjoying yourself, aren’t you?” Aries gazed at Veronica with eyes full of accusation. The baby shark song looped again in the back
[MATURE SCENE AHEAD] ~Veronica~ As I rolled down the window, I couldn’t help but gaze out at the roads, trees, cars, and buildings speeding past me, just like the faint memories of my past life that seemed to fade away with each passing moment. It was all on a loop again. Cynthia and Alfred beating me up and kicked me out in the dead of the night. Encountering Keith and finding a short-lived sense of comfort. Meeting the captivating grey eyes right amidst shattering glasses. Aries saved me from the crossfire, risking his life. Keith’s rejection. Losing my baby. The club Flames of Sizzling Desires and the night Aries claimed me. “I have a question!” Keith’s voice seized my attention, causing me to face him next to me. “The news of your wedding left Elijah feeling very melancholic. He thinks you’ll stop visiting him.” He chuckled. “And he awakened some questions in me that I’d like to know from your stance!” His eyes settled on my face and I wondered what was in his mind. “Look, d
“Why isn’t she picking up the damn calls?” Aries let out a frustrated sigh. “Are you sure she went to meet Cynthia?” His gaze shifted towards Isla. “I don’t think she would dare go to her. But it’s habitual for her to switch off her phone whenever she’s doing something that’s prohibited.” She pursed her lips in contemplation. “No, she won’t go to her ever! I should go and check.” She turned on her heels. “You’re not going anywhere!” They heard Liam’s firm voice. “The last time you visited her, you experienced a severe bout of depression.” Aries’s eyes moved to Isla. “But I’ve recovered! I don’t have any such issue. In fact, I don’t need medicines ever since Chase stepped into our life.” Her eyes briefly shifted to Chase in Aries’s grasp before settling on Liam. “I must check. It’s my mother who made Veronica’s life hell.” “The answer is still a firm no! I don’t want you anywhere near that evil woman. All she does is ruin people’s lives.” He finished his drink and made his way out