[ Charlotte ]The only sound which could be heard in the deadly silence of the dining room of my house was disturbed by the clattering of spoons on the plates."Charlotte, just speak now. You silently blackmailed me at the coffee house and now you're saying anything. I am not here to dine with you and this food is awful." Mrs. Blackwood dropped her spoon on the plate.I stopped eating and dropped my spoon as well. I wiped my lips and sipped my wine. I thoroughly enjoyed her annoyed expression."I think you're right about the food, MrsBlackwood. Don't worry, I'll leave a very bad review. This food tastes like can food." I said."Charlotte, we're not here to discuss the food. Please, save our time and tell me why you brought me here?" She looked deadly into my eyes."I went to Cuba." I poured her another drink."Cuba?"She narrowed her eyes but I noticed the sudden nervousness behind the confidence."Yes, to meet the Harerra family. Congratulations, Mrs. Blackwood. You're a grandmother
[ Sebestian ]My eyes couldn't get tired watching my kids playing on the sofa in my cabin. They created a havoc but I didn't mind at all.Poor Jimmy became their errand boy as they kept ordering him and he scooted here and there just to fulfill their commands. I never tortured him to this level.The automatic doors opened and I get the familiar scent invading the air. It was Victorine because no one dared to enter in my cabin without my permission except for Jimmy."Woah! I didn't expect meeting the junior Blackwood here." She commented, she looked surprised but it turned into a frown when she spotted Arianna."Have a seat, Victorine. We need to discuss the Greece Resort Project. I was about to send you the message through Jimmy." I said offering her a seat. I was purely professional with her."Dad, we solved the puzzle." Arianna exclaimed showing me the cubical puzzle."Dad? Whose Dad?" Victorine scrunched her brows looking at Arianna who was quite engrossed in playing with her broth
[ Charlotte ]"You're looking tensed, Seb. Did something happened at the office?" I softly asked my husband who looked quiet and distant since he returned from office with the kids.He was too busy in reading a thick stack of papers that he didn't respond. I placed the coffee mug in front of him.During the dinner, he also tried to force a smile on his face for the sake of our kids. I decided to ask him later, so I prepared two cups of coffee and joined him in his home office where he was engrossed reading some files."Thanks for the coffee, Love. I badly needed it. These papers are sent by Benjamin for me to read and analyze the legal procedures since we have the government'spermission now. Our work should be started under the rule books to avoid complications in future. " He kissed my knuckles and again focused on the papers with his reading glasses on his nose.He looked very handsome. I closed the file and he gave me a confused look."Seb, I asked you a question? Either you're ign
[ Charlotte ]The next morning was quite exciting for us. The kids woke up early at their usual time but we slept late due to exhaustion and for the first time, they sneaked into our room to wake us up.Thank God, we didn't make out last night as we sleep naked. It made us realize that we were parents of two grown children so we should sleep with our clothes on."What is for the breakfast today?" Sebestian asked Maria."Usual for everyone for a Thursday and chocolate and yogurt pancake for little Arianna." Maria said as she served our breakfast.Arianna's eyes twinkled seeing a new flavored pancake."Wow! It looks delicious." She clapped her hands."Finish your breakfast quickly kids, we're going to drop you off at the school." I said and they stopped eating."You both are coming to drop me off at the school?" Ace asked us."Not only you, prince. Your sister is also going school today with you." Sebestian answered and we enjoyed their confused faces."Am I allowed to see him off every
[ Charlotte ]After dropping the kids at school, I and Sebestian headed to our work place. Sebestian was insecure of leaving Arianna on the responsibility of school authority who told us to leave Arianna so they can give her a tour of the school and introduce her to her class and teachers before she joins.My mind kept pondering over Benjamin's words. What he had to say to me. When I reached my office, a pile of never ending work introduced me."Tara, I'll resume analysing these reports after the lunch break. My head is about to explode any moment." I clutched my head."Shall I bring you come coffee, Ma'am?" She asked me. I lifted my face, she looked quite nervous."Don't worry, I won't judge you, Tara. You have your own individual life and what you do after your work hours is purely your business." I assured her.Relief washed over her face."Jonathan was freaking out when you caught us over the phone, Ma'am. He really cares for your sentiments." She said."I know and I'm lucky to ha
[ Sebestian ]"Fuck! You're so amazing, baby girl. I can't get enough of you." I groaned as her walls clenched around my cock.Her naked body, smeared in sweat as we kept diving in the ocean of pleasure. It had been a week since we didn't get time for each other, let alone having an intimate moment.Her body was pasted on the wall behind, her legs wrapped around my waist for support.My patience finally broke when I saw her just in a towel after she emerged from the bathroom."I am close, Seb. Please...faster." She moaned, rocking her hips. I plunged on a feral speed.The wet friction of our hips echoed in the silence of night. Her hard nipples were pressed on my chest. Her hazy eyes were rolled back as I hit her deepest folds with each of my stroke."Cum with me, Char." I breathed on her neck as my own release was near. It was raw and full of urgency than taking it slow and sensual."I can't...I can't, Seb." She cried digging her nails on my shoulders.I kept fucking her tirelessly w
[ Charlotte ]The day went by in a blurr as my work occupied me for most of the day till late evening. I usually retire from work around five but the clock stuck eight thirty when I wrapped up my work.I was drained out of energy. I promised my kids to take them for dinner but it was past the dinner time. I felt guilty specially for Arianna who had her first day at her new school.When I reached in the parking lot, my driver was already waiting."Good evening, Ma'am. Where shall I take you?" He asked once I slipped inside the car."To home." I said as I had no idea what Sebestian was doing as his phone went on voice-mail.I called at the manor. Maria told me that Sebestian came back early and he was with the kids.They deserved a good apology from me."Please stop at the Ginny's Bakery before heading to home." I instructed him.I failed them but I could buy some pastries and cupcakes for them. After buying a box of different dessert, I reached home around nine.When I entered in the h
[ Charlotte ]"Char, are you free after work?" Sebestian asked me staring at me through the mirror while I was getting ready for the work."Yes, why?" I asked tilting my head to look at my husband whose eyes were fixed on me."I just want to take you out for a date. These days, we hardly get time to spend together." He said and I couldn't agree more with him."We can take the kids out with us, they'll love our family outing." I suggested a better idea."Yes, you're right but I want us to spend some time alone. We can take the kids to the park on Sunday. Please, try to understand. I need some 'us' time." He insisted and I could see desperation in those eyes.He was going through a lot. It wasn't hidden from me. His own parents were his biggest enemies."Okay, you can pick me from office at six thirty. I'll wrap up my work by hook or crook by five." I nodded in agreement and a warm smile stretched on his face."Very well, pack a nice dress. I don't want a boss to walk around with me but
[ Arienna Blackwood ]"Don't run, Aria. Mom is tired and she wants a hug from her princess." I shouted and heard soft giggles of my five years old daughter from behind the curtains.A smile stretched over my lips as I spotted her shadow. She was the source of light in my life whom I found during my trip to Mexico and instantly fell in love with two years old orphan who was abandoned by her birth mother at an orphanage.It took me an year of struggle and legal procedure to adopt her officially and bring her to home."Mom got you." I grabbed her and tickled her.The little girl wriggled to get out of my hold while laughing. I showered her pretty face with kisses."Stop Mama, it's ticklish." She pushed my face away."No, Mama wants a cuddle with Aria." I pulled her on my lap and hugged her."I am angry on you, Mama. You promised to come back early but you're two days late." She pouted with grumpy face."I am sorry baby but you know my work. I am the CEO and it's mandatory for me to be
[ Arianna Blackwood ]"Anna.."Rafael's low voice rang into my ears. So, this man can also feel remorse!"Come and sit, Rafael. We need to talk on certain matters." I said in a flat tone."Please, let's just sit together and-" He tried to say something but I showed him my palm."I do not want to spend even a single moment with you, Mr. Martinez but we must clear a few things before we part our ways." I finally shot my blank eyes at him.He looked vulnerable, his eyes were puffy and red. By judging his appearance, I bet he hadn't been resting properly."Please, Arienna. Don't do this. It was my fault. Our baby died because of me." He said in a croaked tone, I observed his adam's apple bobbing up and down."It was my baby. It doesn't give you any right to call it yours just because you fucked me for once." I snapped at him, the bottled up anger and resentment was threatening to spill.He lowered his gaze and shook his head, "Alright, I won't. Please, calm down. We can talk once you get
[ Arianna Blackwood ]It's been four days.Four long days since I lost my baby, the last hope of my future. I am stoll trying to accept this news but my heart denies my loss. My lower body aches every time I move or shift, a constant reminder of my cruel fate.I don't deserve happiness since my birth. Why does God punish me? What did I do to deserve only grief and misfortunes in my life?"Ari, my princess." Dad's soft voice forced me to pull out of my mourning solicitude."Dad."I barely whispered as mu throat was constricted due to crying for hours since doctor broke the devastating news to me. I predicted my loss when I felt the pain during my argument with Rafael but a part of me hoped for a miracle to happen."I have brought your dinner. It's your mother's home cooked recipe, one of your favourite dishes and healthy." He placed a tiffin box on the table.He was trying to cheer me up. That's all my family could do, they stood like a pillar around me. They're my everything and I'd f
[ Rafael ]I have been waiting for two long hours, still no words from the hospital staff how Arienna is doing after miscarriage. Yes, the doctors declared the baby dead as soon as they admitted her and they had to perform emergency surgery to remove the dead fetus.Arienna lost too much blood which caused her to lose her consciousness for a long time.Miscarriage, a simple word with eleven syllables but it has so much pain and shattered hopes within it's depth. It has the power to bring even the bravest heart at the bottom.I lost my child, my first child despite several warnings from the doctors. Yet I let her go through the trauma, not once, not twice but everytime we talked.She's right, I killed our baby. I don't deserve it call it mine because Arienna tried her best to be there for our baby but I was busy hitting my head on the wall of past. I became so mad that her pain got unnoticed by me."How dare you?"A voice roared and I got punched on my face, it was a hard blow. I stumb
[ Arianna Blackwood ]After my conversation with my mother, I found myself drowning into more conflict. I couldn't live with Rafael as long as he keeps harboring hatred and vendetta against my family, on the other hand, I was drawn to my husband.I was screwed and back to square one."Anna, you're back?"Rafael's surprised voice reached into my ears and I turned around to find him standing at the threshold of main door."Yes, I guess. Sorry, if you're disappointed to see me here. Well, I won't take long. I came here to talk on certain matters." I said in a clipped tone.His features softened. He rushed towards me and grabbed my shoulders, "I don't want you to leave, not now not never, Anna. I can't imagine my life without you, my love. Please, forgive me. I am ready to talk to your parents if it makes you feel better." He sounded vulnerable and desperate.I detatched myself from him and looked away."Let's talk, Rafael. I don't want us to live in continuous uncertainties." I said in a
[ Arienna Blackwood ]"Mom, I want a divorce with Rafael. I don't think this marriage would work. I am sorry I didn't think wisely when I decided to marry him." I said to my mother who was calmly sipping her coffee.She didn't look affected by my decision, instead, she poured some in my cup."Please, say something, Mom. Your opinion matters to me the most." I gave her a pleading look."You want my honest opinion?" She finally looked up at me while placing her cup down on the table.I nodded my head in impatience.She pinched the bridge of her nose, "Are you afraid of the boy you once knew, who cared for you a lot or the man who is blind in vengeance. It's your take?" She asked me and I was left shocked."How..how..do you know?" I couldn't find proper words to ask her how did she know everything about Noah."I am your mother, Ari. Of course, I know everything about my children. I wouldn't have let you marry him if I didn't know about your groom. I ran a background check on Rafael and i
[ Rafael Martinez ]"You didn't have to take a stand for me. I can fight my own battles and it wasn't the first time my grandmother bullied me. She has always been like this. I thought you'd of all people would understand her nature." Arienna said curtly over the dining table.I gave her a blank look. She was only playing with the food on the plate."I had to show her that she can't boss around in my house and demean my wife." I replied. I heard suck a deep breath. "I am sorry for the morning. I shouldn't have said those things." I said after a momentary silence.We were back to square one because she didn't respond and resumed eating small portions from her plate."We're inviting your parents tomorrow at the breakfast. I don't want to live this cat and mice life anymore." I said."Don't drag my parents in your dirty games, Rafael. I will deal with them." She said in a flat tone and stood up."Finish your food, Anna. You can't ignore your health." I reminded her and our eyes met for
[ Rafael Martinez ]Arianna's outburst kept replaying in my mind like a record. Her eyes reflected her sedimentated anger and hatred for me and it broke my heart to see those emotions in her eyes. I made her hate me even more and probably ruined my every chances to be with her. She'll not stay quiet and tell her family about my identity and about my parents. "Come on, son. Are you going to say something or sit here like a stone statue. I know something has happened. This red mark on your face is telling a lot." My father said, his eyes were darted on my cheek.I touched the stinging area and looked away. "She's a poison in your life, Noah. Why are you with her? You're successful and young. You will find a thousand women at your disposal if you go for a bride hunt. Just leave her. You will get your child. I trust you." Mom again repeated the same dialog."Mom, please, I'm already frustrated and clueless. Yesterday, Charlotte Blackwood confronted me and it's not wrong either. She hel
[ Arianna Blackwood ] I sipped the ginger tea, enjoying the ghostly silence of the living room. The weather was still bad, the downpour changed into soft drizzle but the sky was grey and gloomy depicting my own mood. I heard footsteps. I recognized them so I sat unbothered and sipped the tea. "Good morning." I heard his grosggy voice. "Good morning," I wished him back curtly but didn't spare him a glance. "A cup of coffee please!" He yelled to his staff and sat across me. I stole a glance at him, he was in a t shirt and trousers. "I am sorry, the last night was unintentional. I never get this much drunk often unless I'm frustrated." He kept talking but I only listened. I remained quiet. "Look, if you're intentionally ignoring me then it won't work, Arianna. We can't go like this." He said in a little frustrated voice. Meanwhile, his coffee was served. "I am not in a mood to talk. I hope you understand." I said without looking up. "Alright, take your time to sort out your moo