SERENA’S POV"We aren’t a thing. It was just sex,wasn’t it?" His voice echoed in my ear.I was so stupid thinking he owed me anything. Of course, I was probably one of the numerous girls he hung out with. I just happened to be his freaking step sister he had secret nasty mind blowing sex with.I guess since a “new” person entirely broke my celibacy I thought it was something special,almost as if I just lost my virginity for the second time. Or maybe because I still wanted him again and didn’t want it to be a one time thing?I flashed a smile that didn’t quite reach my eyes."Of course,we definitely just had sex. You should just stop acting awkward around me like I stole your candy or something.”"Wasn’t acting weird, just did not want you to have the wrong impression ya know?" He answered easily.Wow,Kaden Lodge you keep pushing my buttons! The sex wasn’t even that good,stop being delusional, I wanted to say, but refrained from saying that because it would be a big fat lie.“Sorry to
SERENA’s POVI rushed into my office, still gulping down the lukewarm coffee from the break room machine. It was going to be one of those days, I could feel it. As I swung open the door, I was surprised to see a girl already sitting in one of the chairs across from my desk. "Can I help you?" I asked, setting my bag down and rounding the desk to sit. The girl shifted nervously in her seat. "Are you Serena Santos?" she asked in a small voice. I nodded as I booted up my computer. "That's me. How can I assist you?""My name is Sandra," she said, tucking a lock of strawberry-blonde hair behind her ear. "I was told you might be able to help me with my case."I sighed inwardly, knowing I was already swamped with work. "What's your case about, Sandra? I just need a quick rundown before committing to anything new."Sandra took a deep breath, as if steeling her nerves. "I've been charged with theft. But I swear, I didn't take anything! They just want someone to blame." Usually, theft cases
CAMERON’S POV "Sir, there's a woman named Adeline Holfman here to see you. Says she's here for business. Shall I bring her in?"my assistant,Lisa informed me the moment I pulled my eyes away from my computer. A smirk crept onto my face as I nodded, anticipation creeping in. "Yes, Lisa, bring her in. I've been expecting her." I straightened my tie, readying myself.Moments later, the door swung open, revealing a vision of flawless beauty. Adeline Holfman glided into the room, confidence radiating from her every movement as her four inch heel clicked on the tiled floor hard. Her burgundy locks fell down her shoulders with a soft bounce, framing a face that seemed painted by the gods themselves. Her emerald eyes sparkled with a knowing look as she flashed a dazzling smile in my direction before gracefully taking a seat."It's great to have you back, Adeline," I said, unable to hide the warmth in my voice. "I've missed you.How was Santa Monica by the way?"Her smile widened, a teasing gl
SERENA’S POV“Of course,there’s no problem.” I replied with a weak smile,feeling stupid for asking that question in the first place. I had to act like I didn’t give a flying fuck about what strange woman he brought to the house.The same woman he had taken to Oak Haven.As I watched his hands firmly wrapped around her slender waist as he led her away, I got irritated even more.“Focus,Serena. Cameron can do whatever the hell he wants to do and you should have no business with it,” I muttered to myself and tried to focus on my work.But I miserably failed.I could hear that Adeline laughing like a sick hyena only few minutes later as the whole house was dead quiet.If I was being honest, I wanted to go in there and pull all her teeth out.Frustrated, I decided to switch on the TV to blur out all the noises.After binge watching some series,I decided to draw out a bath and retire for bed even though it wasn’t that late.Fast forward to twenty minutes later, I was tossing and turning rest
SERENA’S POVKaty and I had arranged to meet for coffee near my office, needing to get my special package from her.I slipped into the cozy cafe, spotting her head bent a little as she peered at her phone."You're earlier than me for once," I teased, dropping into the worn leather chair opposite. “Hello best friend.”She grinned,hands tightening around her mug. "Eager to tease you for calling in a favor of doing your dirty work."I inhaled sharply. "Please, I'm a respectable lawyer. You're the carefree one who could do whatever.Plus,you own one already so aren’t you the perfect person to go get another?" Katy clutched her chest in mock offense. "Me? How dare you?"We shared a laugh and she continued, “So here is your package,exactly as you like it.” She winked as she passed it over the table. It was wrapped in a very big box and I frowned slightly.“Katy…”“Yes?”“What’s in this thing?”“The vibrator you requested for,mi lady.” She said in a small voice,leaning in.“Why is it wrap
SERENA’S POVA small smile formed on his lips as he turned to look at me,arching his perfectly shaped brow.“A full body massage?”“You heard me right.” I stated looking at him directly.”Just come do it before I change my mind.”I pointed over to the bottle of the fragrant massage oil on my dressing table.”That’s my oil.”I reached out to turn on some soothing music on the speaker that was playing right before he barged in.“Okay then,as you wish your Majesty.” He said and grabbed the bottle of oil while I discarded my clothes slowly in front of him.“You know it’s so fucking sexy to watch you undress in front of me.Its been so long” His voice had dropped down an octave as he warmed the oil between his hands,his intense gaze not leaving my face and body.I didn’t feel weird in any way because he had seen me undress in front of him a dozen times while we were together.Right. When we were together.“You do not get to see me completely naked anymore by the way.” I announced and then gr
SERENA’S POV"Serena..." Cameron breathed, sensing my resolve crumbling. His fingertips grazed my jaw as his lips descended, stealing my breath in a searing kiss that unlocked a dam of longing I feared drowning in. As our kiss deepened, melting weeks of built up tension, logic fell away. Cameron’s hands roamed hungrily along my shuddering frame, finding all my hidden tender spots with practiced precision. I didn’t care about anything any more at this point. Didn’t care that he was my ex boyfriend or step brother or whatever. All I knew was that I missed him so much and I wanted his hands everywhere on me. I gasped into his mouth, surrendering to the dizzying pleasure only he could stir within me.His fingertips skimming along my inner thighs was doing dangerous things to my body.“Cameron...” I whimpered, breaking from the kiss a little while tugging his bulging length free with desperation. He groaned hotly against my breasts as I gripped his hardness, stroking in through his pants
CAMERON’S POVI watched how the look on her face had transformed from satisfaction to confusion and I almost laughed. I was going to enjoy teasing her and I was just getting started.“What are you talking about?” I heard her small voice say. “I just wanted to leave you to have a goodnight rest especially as you have work tomorrow. I do have work too,remember?”“Are you serious or you’re just fucking with me?” Her brows were scrunched together and it was cutest little thing. I didn’t want to tease her any further so she didn’t get mad and say she didn’t want me anymore because I was dying to be inside of her if she would let me. I couldn’t blow up my chance.“Of course I’m fucking with you,” I said with a small smile,touching her chin tenderly. “And I’m going to fuck you too.”“Jerk,” she slapped my hands away with a playful roll of her eyes and I gave a deep throaty chuckle.“Tell me what you need baby girl. Tell daddy what you want.” I leaned in closer and kissed her gently. That
FINAL CHAPTER.Author’s note: (Thank you for sticking with me till the end of the journey bestie. I love you so much! Plus, pardon me as this chapter would be told in Cameron’s POV and then Serena’s wrapping it up. Let’s say our goodbyes shall we?)CAMERON’S POVI slammed the trunk shut on my overstuffed suitcase, sighing in relief that it had finally closed. After so much preparation, the day was finally here - I was moving to Spain for treatment. A soft knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. "Come in," I called, straightening up. The door opened to reveal Serena, arms wrapped tightly as if warding off cold. "Last chance to back out," she tried to joke, but it came out hollow. I moved to her, taking her hands gently in my own. "This is something I need to do, Serena. The best chance I have is with that specialist in Barcelona." Her bottom lip quivered, and I squeezed softly. "Hey, none of that now. I'm going to be just fine."“I’m sorry,” she sniffled. “I’m just getting sup
SERENA’S POVTime seemed to slow as I tried to understand what was happening. Richard's eyes were bloodshot and angry. "You did this to me, Serena! Now it's your turn to lose everything you cunning little bitch !" My heart stopped in my chest, body frozen in fear. This couldn't be real.But it was all too real as two more simultaneous bangs rang out, snapping me from my trance. I choked on a scream at the sight before me - Kaden and Cameron had leapt in front of me and were now collapsing to the floor in a pool of blood."No!" I shrieked, dropping to my knees in between them.Suddenly a final shot blasted, then silence. I slowly glanced up to find Richard's empty eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, a pool of blood blossoming under him. The police had finally arrived and taken him out. But the damage was done. I choked back a sobbing wail as I surveyed the whole room. Mom and Mr Lodge had hurried over to us in panic. I could hear them yelling but couldn’t make out what they were say
NOVEMBER.(PRESENT DAY..)SERENA’S POVI fussed anxiously with my hair and makeup, wanting everything to be perfect for Cameron. He had been so caring and patient as I struggled to sort through my tangled feelings for the last three months. I owed him an answer tonight.I had moved into my own apartment finally. I wanted a fresh start, something new. And I knew I was not going to move on if I remained in that house. I remembered Kaden all too much. He was still in my heart and a tiny piece of my heart still believed he was somewhere out there… safe and alive maybe. Katy breezed into my house just then, arms loaded with bags from our shopping spree. “When Cam sees you, he’s going to melt!” she declared. Smiling weakly, I prayed she was right. I cared for Cam with all my heart but letting Kaden go and opening myself fully again still terrified me. Nevertheless, I was ready to try.Oh and Katy and I were best friends again. I wasn’t going to throw away all our solid years of friendsh
KADEN’S POVI didn’t leave alright. Even though I really wanted to. But it would have been really foolish because I had no idea where I was gonna go anyway. Until I had my entire memories back I had to stay put. Which sucked. But it wasn’t all bad. Some time had passed and I was starting to develop a soft spot for Vivian. Setting down my pen that evening, I sighed and rubbed my temples.Vivian found me there, holding a mug of steaming tea. "How are you feeling tonight,Kade?" she inquired softly. I glanced up at her and took the mug in my hands."I remembered Bianca, my ex," I admitted heavily. “And why we broke up. But I haven’t remembered what else happened after that,”Vivian nodded in understanding, gingerly taking a seat beside me. "I never told you why I left, did I? The truth is, I was young and foolish - blinded by dreams of fame and fortune. Your father wanted us to work closely together and build his company together. But allI craved was being a model.I was never cut out f
THREE MONTHS AGO….. KADEN’S POV My eyes slowly opened, but everything was a blur. My head ached with a dull throbbing pain. As my vision came into focus, I realized I was lying in an elegant four poster bed, dressed in soft cotton pajamas. I turned my head, noticing a woman sitting beside the bed. She was lovely, with wavy brown hair and striking green eyes. But I didn't recognize her. Where was I? The last thing I remembered was...nothing. My mind was a blank slate. I tried to speak but my throat was parched and cracked. A straw was pressed to my lips and cool water trickled down. After several swallows, I lost consciousness again. My eyes opened again slowly, adjusting to the bright light. I wasn’t sure how long I had passed out for. Every muscle in my body ached as I tried to move. "Kaden, can you hear me?" The woman’s soft voice asked. My muddled mind scrambled for answers. "What...happened?" I croaked. "Kaden, you're finally awake!" she exclaimed in a happy v
SERENA’S POVI took Mom’s hand in mine. "I'm sorry, it wasn't meant to go on so long. But you two seemed so happy, I didn't want to upset things. Mr Lodge was the first man to make you happy after Dad and I didn’t want to ruin everything just because of our relationship that wasn’t even defined.""We're not upset about your relationship," Mr Lodge cut in firmly. "We're upset that our own children felt they had to deceive us for God knows how long.""I know, and I apologize," Cameron replied sincerely. "It was wrong of us. But my feelings for Serena are real, and there's a chance her baby could have been mine." Mr Lodge sighed heavily. "We trusted you both, and you continued lying to our faces every day. I'm very disappointed.""Pops, I know it was selfish of us. If only I had come clean when Serena lost the baby, this all could've been avoided." Mom's expression softened a fraction, though Mr Lodge still shook his head sadly. Cameron stepped forward, tentatively taking my hand in
SERENA’S POVA month later….AUGUST.I inhaled Kaden's familiar cologne as I buried my face deeper into one of his favorite hoodies in his closet. I always came into his room anytime I felt the need to be near him. Every of his belonging was kept in place, untouched. It still seemed like he was there. He always loved to keep things in order. I was still mourning him though and probably would still continue till it was time to finally let go. But I wasn’t just mourning Kaden, I was mourning my baby too. That particular night I had learnt of Karen’s death, I had slipped in my bathroom and it was a terrible fall.My baby died even before I was being rushed to the hospital and I had to use crutches around the house and to work for moving. The cast had been removed from my leg only few days ago and I was walking properly now without the aid of the crutches. The excruciating pain I was feeling this whole time was both physical and emotional. I needed a break, I needed to unwind. But as
CAMERON’S POVPausing outside the closed door, I took a deep breath and balanced the steaming mug of cinnamon tea in my hand before pushing Serena’s door open.As always, I didn’t bother to knock . Serena sat blankly by the window, eyes red and empty. One hand idly sat on her belly. "Serena," I said softly, crossing over to sit beside her. "I brought you something to drink. You need to keep your strength up, for the baby." She didn't move or acknowledge the mug beside her. I sighed, running an anxious hand through my hair. "Please, Serena. You need to at least drink something, even if you don't feel like it."Finally, she whispered in a broken rasp, "There's no point, Cam. What am I eating and drinking for? Is there a party? We’re all mourning,." It seemed as though she was going to cry fresh tears soon.“You know,you cried more than me even if though Kaden is my twin.” I refused to use “was”. Somehow, I still felt like I hadn’t lost him yet. Even though we constantly had misund
SERENA’S POVTwo long months had passed with still no sign of Kaden, and it was still hard as hell. I woke up every morning thinking I was gonna get at least some positive news about his whereabouts but still nothing.Did he just vanish? Because if he didn’t why was it taking so damn long to find him?My baby was growing inside my belly but inside I was feeling hollow. It wasn’t fair at all for him to confess his feelings and then disappear just like that!That afternoon, we were sharing lunch together. Mom had specially invited Evan to join us and she made sure to stuff his plate with everything he wanted.I kinda felt guilty knowing I was lying to both her and Mr Lodge. I had to come clean. Perhaps maybe when my baby was born and I found out who the actual father was.Cameron kept shooting hard glares at Evan which he wasn’t even paying any attention to.Mom filled my plate with more pasta. sympathetically. "Eat, my darling. You need as much strength as you can get for your baby h