Chapter: 86.******She stared at the picture. It was a picture of a young girl around ten years old with a beautiful smile, long brown hair with a light blue ribbon in it, eyes wide, and a bright smile adorning her chubby cheeks. She sat on a blanket and both sides were her mother and father. At least Maria thought they were, the mother was wearing a pink dress with flowery patterns along the neckline. The father was dressed casually in a red plaid shirt and a pair of dark blue jeans. He too wore his signature smirk on his face that was very similar to the one on the little girl's face, both parents holding the hands of their daughter. It looked like a very beautiful picture of family time, but they didn't seem to be aware that their picture had been taken, or if they did they didn't care.Once again her attention shifted to the file in her hand. There she discovered more photos of different families throughout the years; a young woman with a baby bump, a teenager holding a leash whi
Chapter: 87.******He began sucking her skin softly making her moan lowly, he continued on kissing her breasts, his fingers grazing lightly on her skin as he massaged them. She felt her hips move to meet his pace, she knew that it was only the beginning of his attention, and she was eager for more. With her heart racing and the butterflies fluttering around in her stomach she lifted her hands and cupped either side of his face and pushed him away from her bosom and brought her lips to his, she kissed him hard. The loud music and the crowd faded to the background as they became the only ones present in the club, engulfed in each other's scents and lusts. Her tongue ran across his bottom lip asking for entrance and he parted his lips allowing her entry easily. They were both breathing heavily as her tongue touched his. He was playing with her lips exploring her mouth, his tongue exploring hers, they fought for dominance between their tongues and their hearts as well.Their passion only
Chapter: 88.*****She smiled as his warm breath caressed her face, his hot lips grazing over hers again. He started to suck her lips once again making her cry out softly. His thumb grazed her swollen lip making her bite her tongue. His lips met hers softly as he kissed her again. Then slowly, he pulled away. He looked deep into her eyes searching them for something she wasn't sure of. Her heart began to speed up even faster as his gaze remained locked on hers.His fingers traced over her cheekbones as he whispered in her ear, "You are beautiful." Maria blinked her eyes a couple of times, still a bit in shock that he just told her those words, or was it his sex that had left her in such a state. She tried to gather her thoughts when his thrusts became erratic, she heard him moan in pleasure as he began to cum inside of her. She looked up at him as he was gazing intensely into her eyes with lust and desire reflecting back at her.His face was red and sweaty as he pulled himself out of
Chapter: 89.******Lina sat by her bed lost in thoughts. Maria was taking her beloved Michael for a fool and she didn't like that one bit. It's funny how she thinks her dirty little secrets are kept hidden when she knows all about it. The only oblivious one in this game is Michael, and it's annoying since the man doesn't bother with these things. Maybe it could be since he doesn't care about these sorts of things. Love. Romance. Cheating. If it was Matthew, he sure would have seen through Maria's lies but not Michael. He doesn't care. The only good thing is when he finds out, it will get Maria out of this house quicker, which is exactly what she wants because she doesn't see any reason why Maria should be spending Michael's wealth and parading fake pregnancy in all their faces like they're all fools. Stupid woman.Hissing, Lina, turned towards the file she kept by the bedside, she's going to have to hand this over to Michael once he returns home tonight. All her secrets would be ou
Chapter: 90.******(Love Story. Pt:1)*****Michael does not believe in love. He's always thought love is an illusion designed to trap the mind in this unrealistic fantasy and eventually the obsession will fade. Then the lovers will grow to resent one another. It all doesn't make any sense to him. He just doesn't get the concept of romantic love. He is not a hater of those who claims to have found this romantic love but he just wouldn't get it no matter how hard he tried.Love is self-deception. Love is not real. And here he was, standing in front of this opened door and staring at the most gorgeous-looking man he had ever seen. Once the other man took notice of him and their eyes met, Michael took his last breath. His heart pounds with nervousness as he stands by the door and stares at him for what seemed like hours. His face. His eyes. The hair which falls over his forehead in loose curls and frames his jaw perfectly. The skin so smooth, pale, and pink. And when his eyes widened s
Chapter: 91.*****(Love Story. Pt:2)*****Michael forced himself to sit straight again, gripping the steering wheel tightly until his knuckles turned white, and stared intently through the windshield as if everything that had just happened hadn't happened at all. His finger reached out to punch into the starter button but this time it wasn't the shakiness that froze their movements, no, it was the sight of the man he was running away from standing right there, in front of his car like he was waiting to be run over that froze him. He was frozen to the spot. The same way he had been in the hallway before. Staring into his dark blue eyes. Feeling like he could drown in them. It was then Michael noticed something different about this man; his eyes looked... empty. Cold, and soulless. Almost lifeless. Michael frowned, trying to see past the man's icy exterior.There was definitely some emotion behind the glass, some sort of anger maybe. Something like that. If only Michael could decipher
Chapter: 92.*****(Love story. Pt:3)******It was a weird experience, but a wonderful one. Like something he'd never experienced before, something that made him feel strange, yet exhilarated. His body was on fire and he wanted nothing more than to pull the stranger in again, to press their bodies together and stay close like this forever and never let go again. He swallowed hard as their faces drew closer until their foreheads touched. This guy was gorgeous! His lips looked so perfect, so soft and inviting, so sweet and full of flavor that he just wanted to sink his teeth into them. He couldn't help but lean even further and the other male followed suit without missing a beat, letting out an almost silent whimper when their mouths collided again. It was intoxicating, it was euphoric. Their tongues danced lightly against one another, moving back and forth, tasting, tangling, exploring.There was something about the kiss which made Michael feel safe. It was peaceful. So serene and soo
Chapter: 93.*****(Love Story. Pt:4)*****Michael reached out, cupping the lean man's cheek as he stroked the soft skin below his eye with the pad of his thumb. "Easton," he said quietly, still smiling.The mention of his name from those sinful lips made Easton shudder, his lashes flutter and his breath hitched. "You know my name." He whispered, voice hoarse from the kiss.Michael chuckled lowly, nuzzling into his hand. "Yeah," he replied simply, leaning forward and bringing his lips back to where they had started, pressing featherlight kisses against the other's skin, "my brother has mentioned you a lot of times. If I knew our encounter would be so magical, I would have asked to see even a picture of you sooner." Easton chuckled softly, closing his eyes and tilting his chin up slightly for better access."Well, I wouldn't say the same for me since you and your bother look exactly the same." "Really?" Michael asked teasingly, smirking against Easton's lips when the latter chuckled
Walking side by side, both men stride down the stairs ever so gracefully, beaming smiles on their bright faces, with eyes twinkling with delight as their faces met those of men and women employees standing in wait and bowing slightly for a small nod from them before turning back to their workstations and working diligently, all except one who seemed to be more than a little preoccupied. She didn't seem to notice them until Easton tapped her softly on the shoulder and the little girl turned and immediately began to run into her father's waiting embrace. Alexander went on his knees and hugged his growing beautiful little lady, picking her up and twirling her around, both father and daughter's laughter rang throughout the house like the sweetest melody. His smile was genuine as he set his daughter back onto her feet and looked up to acknowledge Easton who was standing beside Michael and wearing a contagious smile on his handsome face. Alexander approached him and both friends clasped han
Chapter: 151.******The sweet sound of Alexander's groan of pleasure filled the air, his eyes closed and he clutched desperately at the bedsheets as if he would fall if he didn't hold onto the sheets as tightly as he did. He panted heavily as he tried to catch his breath, his eyes fluttering open and closing rapidly as a rush of adrenaline flowed through his veins, leaving him a painting mess. When he finally opened his eyes to face the scene before him, he was met by that mesmerizing blue gaze staring back at him, drenched with intense lust and arousal. Matthew could see how flushed and a mess Alexander looked, how he was sweating buckets, he also noticed how dark the color of his eyes seems to be. Like a storm ready to break loose at any given second, the way they sparkled and glistened with satisfaction, with lust, with desire. Oh, Lord. His whole body was trembling in the aftermath of that amazing orgasm, his breath heavy and unsteady, the sounds of the waves echoing in his ears,
Chapter: 150.******Matthew slowly pushed the bedroom door open and very carefully stepped into the room. He glanced toward the bed a few distances away then turned to the other side of the room and slowly began to walk to the sitting area where he proceeded to place the tray of food on a table. He glanced over his shoulder to make sure the occupant in the bed is still asleep before beginning to set up the dishes for breakfast. He placed them in the center of the small dining area along with two bowls of cereal. As he reached up to grab two forks he paused, when he heard that soothing voice."You can't possibly be after that kind of food when the perfect meal is lying in wait for you," Matthew hissed with a smile then gently returned the forks and turned around to face the bed where his lover now sat exposed, a lust-filled gaze burned deeply into his, and Alexander's naked body lay perfectly entranced as if it were waiting for Matthew to join him again, and he did just that. Inching
Chapter: 149.*****"I can't believe you're getting married," Lafayette said into the mirror where Alexander's face stared back. He was helping him get ready, while Easton stood in front of him adjusting his tie as always. A smile made its way across Alexander's lips but he didn't say a word. He still feels a bit hungover from last night. They had all dragged him around the city, dressed in a red bridal gown and massive makeup. He dragged the gown everywhere and it weighed a ton, his arms still hurt, then they made him tease dance in the clubs, did shots after shots, dared him to give Easton a lapdance then they made him eat some really weird food, going up against it wasn't an option and so he endured through their wicked idea of a bachelor party. They ended up leaving at dawn with no one sober, he barely got two hours of sleep and today is his wedding day and not to mention he hasn't seen Matthew in exactly twenty-two hours, thirty-four minutes, and six seconds, he was going crazy i
Chapter: 148.*****The two elderly couples stood side by side, watering cans in their hands as they carefully watered their prized flower plants when they spotted the flurry of automobiles pulling into their little home. Slowly they both turned and stared ahead as the first car drove in and parked, a man in a black suit exited the car and made a turn to the other side to open the doors. When they saw their son step out of the vehicle they couldn't be happier, dropping the cans they both hurried over to welcome him. Once Alexander came down, a smile so bright made his face even more handsome and he was running into their embrace just immediately. They hugged for a good while and when they pulled apart, Alexander bowed and greeted his father and mother then turned around to introduce the newcomers. Both parents smiled when they noticed the little angel that looked exactly like their son and they knew without a doubt that they were staring into the eyes of their granddaughter. Maria had
Chapter: 147.******As if knowing where Matthew would be, his legs carried him and he walked, taking fast pace, leaving the others behind. And when he got there, the little tree stood there and by the side was Matthew giving a hug to a stranger. A frown blew over his face and he groaned at what he was seeing. Knowing, neither twin appreciates close contact with anyone only made his anger more profound."I swear to god, Matthew, if you do not stop hugging him, I am personally going to cut your balls off and make an omelet out of them then feast on it beside your bleeding corpse!" He announced angrily, his voice rattling the leaves on the trees. The stranger gasped and pulled away from Matthew and bolted the other way. Alexander walked closer and stood in front of Matthew. The same spot he stood on when he crushed his foot with textbooks years ago but Alexander was too angry to acknowledge the significance of where they stood at that very moment. "Really?!" Alexander snapped, his voi
Chapter: 146.*****He didn't want to believe Matthew had left, without congratulating him, without a kiss, he didn't even wait for the ceremony to be over. Was it work? Was there an emergency? He left without any of his men. How is that even possible? Maybe he was still in the toilets. Maybe he's locked himself in. His mind went over a million and one scenarios as he ran, sprinted even, the sounds of his heels echoing in the empty halls, eyes scanning every corner and by the time he reached the men's rooms he had started walking faster than a normal human being can walk, his steps were heavy and fast. As soon as he reached the men's room he slammed the door open, startling the poor guy inside, who looked shocked at Alexander's sudden entrance but Alexander didn't seem bothered by his hateful questioning glares rather he pushed past him, running straight for the stalls and yelling for him."Baby, you in here?" He would ask with each stall he invaded. His lungs burned from lack of oxyg
Chapter: 145.*****Five Years Later And Graduation Day.******Alexander stared at his reflection in the mirror. The dress shirt was tucked neatly into his pants, the black tie hanging loosely around his neck. His hair was brushed neatly but not slicked back as he did most days, a few strands falling in front of his face. It made him want to run his fingers through it, tuck it behind his ear, but that wasn't happening this time. He was graduating. No matter how many times he'd practiced this in his mind, his eyes still felt glassy. This was it. Four years ago when Matthew surprised him with the news of him getting back to school, he didn't know how to react to the news. They had just settled, Tide had left, and he was starting to get close to his daughter but none of that could compare to the fact that he was getting back to school. Matthew was making his dreams come true, one at a time, his goals coming together. He took a deep breath, looking down at his watch and seeing it was 9:0
Chapter: 144.*****Tide lay on his bed, blinking slowly with a charming smile spread across his face. After he left Alexander in the hands of Matthew, and Atana's SoulPearl willed to him, he returned home. Aquarial remains as he left it, beautiful, and peaceful. Sea creatures moving around in every direction, Aquarial has always been so colorful, every Mer, every fish, down to their houses, high and small, all bore colors so beautiful as never seen on the Lands. But, it was late when he arrived so he went home, and slept. Tomorrow he will visit his mother first, then Neptune. And when morning came, he took care of his duties, beaming brightly as he collected spells and potions, realizing just how much he has missed his life under the Sea. But, words travel fast in Aquarial, Soulbutterfies crawling around the streets at night had seen him return and they spread the news to their owners. Tide didn't finish his spells when his mother came bargaining into his private room, yelling for h