Sinead's standpoint How the hell did they know each other? I made sure Mordecai never set his eyes on her when we were dating. I knew even then that if he had met her, he would have fallen for her charming personality and her so-called kindness. Keeping them away from each other was the hardest but best thing I ever did in my entire life, so how does he know her? Or maybe I'm reading the situation wrong. Yes, definitely. Glenda went on her knees between his legs and took his left hand. I always wondered what kind of gift she had. She could detect what was wrong with someone's health just by checking their pulse. It didn't work all the time, but most times it did. It wasn't just her, I remember well that her father and his brother could do the same, only that her father, having studied medicine, was better. Father said it was a Newton kind of gift, just like her hypnotizing eyes and soothing aura. It was hereditary from mother to daughter. It was ridiculous but real and Glenda perfec
Autumn's standpoint I removed the surgical gloves with a heavy sigh, that was one of my most stressful surgeries. I don't know how the hell a pin got involved in the surgery, but it certainly caused a huge problem for Carter. Hopefully, he will regain consciousness. I threw the gloves on the tray and pulled the surgical mask off too. "Clean him up, and this time, no mistakes." "Yes, doctor." I nodded and walked out while pulling off my surgical gown. I walked out of the theater to the waiting room. Jake and Jasmine stood up immediately, their mother was asleep. "The surgery was successful, but his waking up is not up to me. He'll be under oxygen support until he can regain consciousness. I don't know when he will wake up, but at least it is two weeks." "What if it goes past two weeks?" Jasmine asked fearfully. "We still hope that he wakes up. I will stay with him for a week, then have my team move him over to Washington where I can keep a close eye on him." "Does it mean we will
Landon's standpoint "Mr. Timberlake, you have a visitor, a certain Miss Sinead West," my secretary announced through the intercom. I furrowed my brows, I hadn't seen Sinead since I ditched her. "Should I let her in?" "Yes," I leaned back on my chair and stroked my chin. Why would Sinead visit me after so many years? It was strange and again, worth being curious about. I owed her nothing, even if she helped me get what I wanted. Staying with her or any other woman was dangerous, all they want is money and power. Sinead is manipulative, but when it came to me, I did the manipulating. The door opened and she sashayed in, dressed like the cheap slut she was and obviously still is. What made me choose her then was because I knew Mordecai would easily fall for her, she was his type, exactly his type. Sinead had an innocent-looking face, one that would never make you suspect her. She had a personality he also liked and that made her perfect. Too bad his taste had changed and his trust wal
Andy's standpoint I parked my car in the parking lot, killed the engine, and jumped out. Aaron parked his motorcycle beside my car. He climbed off the bike and took off the helmet. I ran towards the building, heading straight to the reception. Delaney was there pacing around and muttering. "Laney," I called worriedly. She turned to me and sighed with relief. "What is wrong with him? What did Landon do?" "Autumn related, Mordecai didn't take it well and now I am a hundred percent sure he has destroyed his office. You have to check on him, you know no one can get there through the elevator or the stairs. Jaxon is at the staircase leading to his office, the huge security door still requires a passcode and we don't know what it is." "Come on," Aaron, who just joined us, said. Aaron was closer to Mordecai, he would always listen to Aaron's advice. Next was me, before Jaxon. He headed in the direction of the staircase, and I followed behind him with Laney. "Do we have to climb all these
Autumn's standpoint "Shit!" I sat up and called Doctor Sullivan. "Good evening, sir," "Good evening, ma'am, is there any problem?" "Can I trust you to watch my patient until my team can move him to Washington DC? There's an emergency, I have to return to Washington tomorrow morning," "Of course, thank you for giving me one more chance," "Yeah, just don't blow it. I will drop by the hospital before I leave. Thank you, sir," I hung up and called my new pilot. "Good evening, Ms. Newton," "Guy, can you get the jet ready tomorrow morning?" "What time?" "As early as a.m., can you?" "Sure thing, miss," "Thank you, goodnight," I hung up and called Chelsea. "Figured it out yet?" "Landon Timberlake, the evil stepbrother of Mordecai," "Shit, that's a mess. Are you d…" "No! Never! It must be a misunderstanding. I am flying back to Washington tomorrow morning. Sullivan will have to care for Carter in the meantime. Is that okay?" "Of course, come get your guy," "You are crazy," I la
Autumn's standpoint I remained dazed as he breathed into my face, his forehead resting on mine. After our long breathtaking make-out, he placed his forehead on mine and remained that way for minutes, leaving me to catch my breath and ponder senselessly over what happened. His hands remained on my hips where they were when he broke the kiss. My dress had crumpled up, almost exposing my panties. His eyes were closed and his breathing was calm, much calmer than mine. I had never been as confused as I was at that moment. I was dumbfounded by everything that happened. Not just because he was one hell of a kisser, but because the kiss was the best one I had ever had and that's saying something because these lips of mine have met a lot of others. Memories of the long makeout replayed in my head. The way his tongue guided mine, the passion that flowed from him to me, the way his hands skillfully kneaded my ass, the way they gripped my hips, and the way our bodies merged as one. Even with our
Mordecai's standpoint I stared at Autumn's lips, the menu in my hands long forgotten. She was biting her lip as she decided on what to order. I decided to take her to an Italian restaurant, to make her feel a little at home and because I knew that a certain famous blogger always ate there at that exact time. It was the perfect way to please her and spread the news that we were together to pain Landon. I was such a fool doubting her and almost ruining everything due to anger. The pain of having her leave me for him blinded me, but I wasn't going to let it happen again. She ran her tongue over her lips, reminding me of how tender those flesh are, how they melted in mine. Autumn was a fabulous kisser, a damn kisser that knew how to send a man thinking of nothing else than her lips and her taste. Simple way to describe her taste, cinnamon and vanilla, sweet, sweet vanilla. She reacted to my touch so well, like her body was waiting for me. I knew she wasn't lying about the asexual part,
Chelsea's standpoint I typed on my laptop meticulously, Andy gave me all his paperwork to handle. Luckily, I was almost done retyping the last one on my laptop and getting it ready to print out as official documents. Then I would have to take it to his lawyer myself to stamp the work. It had to do with the legal purchase of rare artwork from his gallery and other stuff. I twisted my neck and cracked my knuckles, exhausted already. "I haven't even checked on Autumn," I mused. I shook it off and continued typing meticulously. My phone vibrated from where it lay beside me. I looked at the phone and furrowed my brows. Andy sent me a message to come online so we could talk about business. I cracked my knuckles before I picked up my phone, turned on my data, and did what my boss said. My little seduction of my boss was going so well. Andy found it more entertaining to walk into walls while staring at me. Or tripping over his feet and making a mess. Andy is just too funny and too nice. Me
EpilogueAutumn smiled as she stared at the picture of her little family of five. Her darling husband has loved her just the way he did from the very beginning. Even though it had been fourteen years and a few months since they said their vows. His love had never wavered, even when they fought and ignored each other for days. She knew he loved her more than she loved him. She couldn't ask for anything more.Next was her first child and son, her frenemy, Kai. They loved each other, but never admitted it out loud. All they did was argue, which was mostly them teasing each other at every chance they got. Kai loved his father and younger siblings a lot and would kill to keep them happy. He wouldn't kill for his mother but would do anything to annoy her. Though annoying was his natural talent, his heavenly gift. Anywhere he enters, trouble follows. Kai The Menace like his friends called him when he was younger. He found joy in causing confusion among people, deriving happiness from frustra
Mordecai's standpointThe reception was going just fine with me ignoring Autumn as punishment for suffering me. There was an elevator the whole time and she made me carry her. Do you know how much she weighs? I was already planning on selling Kai if he should come out as a scrawny stick. The troubles he gave me were too much.I looked over at where she sat. She sat alone with hands between her legs as she stared at me intensely. And when I said intensely, I meant in a way her cuteness was troubling. It was difficult to remain mad with the way she was looking at me. She hadn't taken her eyes off me since I started ignoring her. Walking around with two intense eyes on me wasn't comfortable. It made me trip multiple times, satisfying whatever she thought she was doing.Anderson and Chelsea were receiving their wedding toast. I smiled as memories of us at our time replayed in my head. She was the most beautiful then, the most gorgeous woman, and even until now. I returned my glassy eyes t
Mordecai's standpointWhat will it take to get a woman to dress up quickly? I mean come on! What's with women and their forever dress-up?! Just like Autumn almost gave me a heart attack by not showing up on time, Chelsea was doing the same thing to Anderson and his situation was worse. It had been four months and a few weeks since the woman woke up from a coma. Andy decided a month ago that he wanted to get married, so he proposed and the wedding saga followed.Autumn dragged me to different events for the so-called quiet wedding. Who needs a dinner rehearsal for a wedding when you can just get the hell married with no stress or even planning what you want to say? I still don't see the point in it, and being dragged to it wasn't appreciated. I couldn't complain or decline because one, he was my other best friend, and two, Autumn Naggison would talk me to death and cry and scream and mix it all up. Pregnancy doesn't suit her.So there I was, going to check on why the women were being h
Two Weeks LaterThe heart monitor beeps continuously as I check Chelsea's pulse. I hummed so I wouldn't cry. Two whole weeks of hell. Brianna woke up—thank God—but the others hadn't. Chelsea was showing more signs of improvement since she kept drifting in and out of consciousness, but Meredith was unmoving which was a bad thing. I still had hope that she would be fine. Technically, she had been in a coma for a month while Chelsea had been in and out of a coma for three weeks. Brianna only lay in a coma for a week while I was unconscious for three days. My baby was still fine, thankfully.I dropped the notepad on the desk and went over to sit with her. I took her hand in mine and entwined our fingers together. A jolt of electricity charged through my body from our laced fingers. We were connected, Chelsea and I. Our bond was unbreakable and would remain that way."Chelsea, remember when we were ten?" I asked, smiling at the memory. "We went camping with Meredith's family. That was when
Autumn's standpointCrap! Crap! Million more crap!This is bad!I couldn't do anything else than follow him or he would shoot me. He was the kind that would rather kill me than let someone else have me. And if he found out that I had been playing him, he would get really pissed. I walk-run behind him, glancing over my shoulders for any sign of Mordecai or even Eugene. My hope dwindled with every step I took, freedom was as good as gone.The black helicopter spun dangerously in the middle of the field, its blades pushing every light thing away. The dust flew here and there, causing us to shield our eyes from it."Sir, we have to hurry! Eugene has noticed the copter and is com…" The short redhead barely finished his statement before a bullet hit him right between the eyes. I screamed with horror at the disgusting sight. Montana quickly dragged me around to the other side of the copter."Why don't we get in?" I asked as if I wanted to."They could shoot it down, come on," he pulled me al
Autumn's standpointTears rolled down the side of my eyes to the bed as I held the wooden bar of the headboard. Montona pounded into me as he groaned and moaned. I had to do it, I had to let him touch me or he would suspect and force himself on me. He thought the tears were for pleasure, but it wasn't. I felt filthy as I let the fool break my marital vow. He would have done it anyway, I just made it easier for myself so my baby wouldn't get hurt. Protecting my baby was my utmost priority, it was the only thing that mattered.All I wanted was Mordecai to hold me, but no, he wasn't there. I swallowed the sob from leaving my mouth, my body shaking with pain but to him, it was pleasure."Scream my name, baby, scream it," he demanded."Oh, Montona, fuck me harder, babe, that's it… Right there, fuck me harder, Montona…""That's right, scream my name louder!" I continued screaming and crying with pain though he was thinking it was pleasure. At least, I convinced him to wear a condom. He ejac
Aaron's standpoint"We don't have time!" Mordecai screamed. His phone rang at that moment. He angrily removed the phone from his pocket and answered it. "What?" He snapped. "What the fuck, Landon! Why are you calling me?!""Put it on speaker," I instructed. He put the call on speaker."How could you let him take Autumn?! You are irresponsible!" Him?"So says the idiot that couldn't handle his father's company! What do you want?!""It's all over the news, Brianna's accident, Meredith's attempted murder, Chelsea's hospitalization, and Autumn's kidnap! The whole world already knows someone out there is on to you!" He knew something."Landon, if you have any idea where Autumn is, please share.""I have no fucking clue. I hired him to get rid of you, not her. I warned him not to. I don't know where he lives, I wish I did." He said pathetically."You are completely useless," Andy spat angrily."You hired him to kill my sister, didn't you, Landon?" Mordecai said with a dark chuckle. "I will
Autumn's standpointI whimpered from pain and disgust. My whole body and that horrible smell. It smelt like dry urine and vomit, really sticky and smelly vomit. I forced my eyes open, already knowing what to expect. Unlike some people who wouldn't recognize where they were when they first woke up after being kidnapped. I knew I was kidnapped, I knew who took me but not who he was. I was more concerned for my unborn child and Chelsea, they probably knocked her out with the butt of a gun. The hit could cause a concussion and that wasn't what I wished for my best friend. If she didn't concuss, she was likely to bleed to death. Hopefully, they didn't knock her out.Surprisingly, I was in a bedroom, a dirty old bedroom. I was wondering what the hell they used the bedroom for when the devil opened the door and walked in. I rolled my weak eyes away from his evil smirk and threw myself back into my sleeping position."You are finally awake,""Yeah, no thanks to you," I said scornfully."Baby,
Chelsea moaned painfully as she turned her head slightly, she knew her muscles were tight. She forced her eyes open and blinked the blurriness away before looking around. She was in her living room, on the floor. Her head hurt like crazy. She whimpered as the pain started becoming more apparent as she put two and two together.She started panicking as she realized she was tied up and was bleeding from her head. The pool of blood spread out around her head to her shoulders. She had lost a lot of blood and was sure to pass out again if she didn't get help soon."Help," she shouted weakly, "somebody, help me…" her throat burnt from dryness and her eyes itched with irritation from falling tears. She felt like she had a nasty fever and would die soon. Her brain pounded against her skull, causing her heartbeat to speed up. She had to call out or she would die. Yet, all she could think of was Autumn and her baby, of what that man would do to her. One look at him and you'd know he's a psychop