[ Sebestian ]"Selene!"Pin drop silence could be felt in the warm air. While Victorine's face resembled a dead corpse, I and Charlotte shared a look of triumph because her ghostly expression confirmed our theory."Selene, is that you?" Benjamin's shocked question echoed in the silence.I felt bad for this man who truly and devotionaly loved this vile woman. She faked her death to escape him."Selene, is it really you or I'm hallucinating?" Benjamin approached her.I entwined my hand with Charlotte and stepped out of his way."This is feeling like a movie scene." She whispered in my ear."Then enjoy the climax because we're the creators of this blockbuster, Char." I whispered back.Benjamin's face had so many emotions but shock and disbelief were dominant. He assumed her dead for two long years whereas Victorine looked like she was the deer caught in the headlight.Tit for tat.Benjamin cupped her face and roamed his fingers gently on her pale face,"It's you, Selene. I can't believe.
[ Charlotte ]"Hey."I quietly sat down beside Benjamin and forwarded the hot mug of coffee towards him.It's been hours since he excused himself to spend some time in the garden and it started getting cold."Thanks." He took it from me and sipped, his gloomy eyes were fixed on the fountain."I am sorry, Benjamin. We had no idea that Victorine was your Selene. She's Sebestian’s business partner." I didn't know why I kept telling lies but I had no other choice.Benjamin was a good person and telling him the truth means ending our friendship."It's alright, Charlotte. It's not or Sebestian’s fault. I couldn't see her real face. She fooled each of us. The truth was always there. Whenever I used to ask her about her family, she avoided the question. I never looked into her social media account. I was madly in love with her that nothing else mattered to me. How can she not see my love for her?" He finally turned his face to me.His eyes were bloodshot red. There's no doubt that he cried a
[ Charlotte ]"Fuck! You were amazing." Sebestian breathed out as he rolled off me.I covered my naked body with the blanket and snuggled close to him. I was totally exhausted, the stamina of this man."I know." I said proudly."I love you so fucking much." He kissed my hairs and circled his hand around my waist. I loved to listen to his heartbeats' rhythm."I love you too." I kissed his chest."How's Benjamin?" He asked."Coping with heartbreak. I feel bad for him. She played with an innocent soul. I think we should tell him about her true face soon. We can't let her fool him again." I said."Hmm, I blackmailed her today." He said."How did you do it?" I asked facing him."I said I'll tell her father and she's scared now. It's good for her because now, she'll be focused on her own problems. It will give us a chance to deal with my father." He said while stroking my back.My body stiffened. I recalled Seth's call."Your father called me before the dinner. He wants us to be at their re
[ Sebestian ]"Do you want me to carry you inside?" I glanced over my wife who was walking very slowly with steady steps.She shot me a murderous glare."I can take care of myself, so worry about yourself, Mr. Blackwood because you won't be touching me for next seven days." She threatened me and her face showed no humour."I'll give you a good body massage, I promise because this punishment is too long and severe. I won't survive after three days." I apologized to her."Let's focus on the matter in our hands." She ignored my sincere apology. She looked clearly pissed off.I scratched my nape and thought to make it up to her by taking her on a romantic date in the same evening.The doors of my parents' mansion were opened by the guards and we stepped inside. My mood turned sour as the suffocating environment enveloped us."Calm down, Seb. We won't be staying here for long." She squeezed my hand."Where are my parents?" I asked a maid who stopped to bow."They are in the dining area, ex
[ Charlotte ]I hate lying to my husband. The guilt was too intense. That man trusted me and I lied on his face.I received a text from Jonathan who asked me to meet him at his apartment as it wasn't safe for us to discuss the lead he found out on Seth and his connection with the anonymous family.My heart was restless. I prayed that it wasn't a bad news because after a long time, my hopes were rekindled.What if I find my child?She'd be a grown up girl. Would she recognize me or accept me as her mother? Would I be able to love her as much as I love Ace?These questions occupied my mind. In no time, I reached at Jonathan's apartment in the suburbs. I already texted Tara to reschedule the meeting around two as I had no idea how much time it would take."Don't tell Sebestian or anyone else that I came here." I instructed my bodyguard and driver."Sure, Ma'am." They nodded."You may leave. I'll come to office with Jonathan." I ordered them and with a deep inhale of oxygen in my nervous
[ Charlotte ]I sighed as I stared at the cafe stood in front of me. I looked at the photograph in my hand.This was it.I dug all the informations that Jonathan gathered and it brought me to my destination. I had the address and all the informations on the Harerra family. Nadia's husband owned this cafe as per Jonathan's investigation. My phone vibrated flashing Sebestian’s number. Guilt again trapped me. I had to lie to him so I could fly thousands of miles to a small town in Cuba to meet the Harerra family. "Hello, Seb, I was about to call you. The flight got delayed." I answered the call cheerfully. I didn't want him to get suspicious. "I am missing you, love. This was an unexpected trip. You could talk to your client and ask them to come to New York." He said in a slow voice and my heart constricted. "I am sorry, love but they're old couple and have issues to air travel. It was least I could do for them. Trust me, I'll fly back as soon as possible while you can catch up with
[ Charlotte ]"Miss, are you listening?"Her melodious voice floated through my ears and forced me to come out of my shock.There she was, frowning at me with those mystical blue eyes and a mirror image of mine. I was clueless. It was a dream or she was actually standing right in front of me.A beautiful girl, the most beautiful girl I've ever met. Her eyes shone brightness when she passed me her radiant smile.I felt the strong pull towards her, the very intense one which I felt when I first held Ace in my arms.My eyes blurred with fresh tears. I didn't know if I was happy or paranoid but I knew she was mine."Arianna, what are you doing here?" A male voice echoed in the calm air and her smile immediately dropped.She looked terrified."I have to go, my dad is angry." She looked really panicked."So, you're here troubling our customer." A man, whom I recognized as Jeremy Harerra, came there, his eyes glared down at the girl who was trembling like a dry leaf.Anger boiled my blood. I
[ Charlotte ]After spending almost two hours with my daughter which flew like two seconds, I decided to walk us back to the cafe. My heart sank. Although, we a great time together, she told me everything about her school, her friends, toys and her hobbies which I listened carefully, yet my heart ached to engulf her in my arms and hold her forever.She had grown to resemble me, just like Sebestian wished if we had a baby girl. I thought about my husband. The time had come when I should tell him. He'd leave no stone unturned to get our child back from the clutches of these monsters."What are you thinking, Char?" She tucked on my hand."Nothing, I'm missing my son who is of your age. He would have love to meet you." I replied her with a smile."When will you leave? Mom told me that you come from a very big city. She said our family used to live there before I was born." Her face had a flash of sadness as she spoke the last part.I frowned."Your Mom told me." I said in a low voice. I h