VITALI’S POV:“That’s scary as fuck man. There’s nothing romantic about it “ Antonio chided me “I think I did really well,” I said with an air of pride “Well that would depend on your girl and her preferences “ he gave up“She’s not my girl ” I disagreed “She’s your wife” he retorted“Contract wife” I shot back“Whatever. It still doesn’t change the fact that you were not romantic. You couldn’t even at least write the note yourself or show up in all of these “ he complained “She’s coming to meet me, It’s the same as showing up and…” I paused as I saw her walking into the private dining room. She looked nothing short of absolutely gorgeous. She had on a bright red lipstick that I wanted to taste so badly. Her big brown eyes shone with interest as she admired the interior design. The dress hugged her petite figure perfectly, the slit high up her mid-thigh, revealing a lot of her smooth legs; I wanted to run my hands up them. The dress was simply perfect -I knew it was going to look
I might have taken him by surprise because he stilled for a while before kissing me back. The kiss was needy and fast-paced, I held onto him like my life depended on it. Our tongues stroked each other fiercely. It felt like a spark of electricity, igniting a fire that had been simmering beneath the surface for so long.Time stood still, and all that existed was the gentle pressure of his lips against mine, his hands moved lower to cup my ass and I moaned.Finally, we broke apart, gasping softly.“So you wanted to kiss me this bad” he chuckled, resting his forehead against mine.“I missed it “ I whispered, blushing furiously.He leaned down to kiss my cheeks “I missed it too. We should do it more often” he trailed kisses down my neck.“This is an open place “ I whined in protest “My bad…” he snorted “ Do you want to go home now?” His voice was low and husky “yeah,” I nodded.*******************I had Vitali’s jacket wrapped around me on the drive home because he had noticed a few go
“I cannot believe you Beth… you think that was cute? “ Tristan expressed his disappointment “What do you mean? It was cute -the singing, the gifts, the applause, the …everything was just so amazing and well planned out“ I maintained, my mind drifting to the whole incident that had happened yesterday. It had seemed like something out of a romance book. “He didn’t do any of that himself. He just delegated everything to his assistant, he didn’t even show up until the evening when you both went on that date. There’s no intentionality behind his actions“ he opposed “Well I think it was very intentional and the note…oh my -it was so beautifully crafted, I should have brought it for you to see. He wrote really sweet things “ I gushed dreamily. “And you really think he wrote it “ Tristan scoffedWhy not? “ I frowned at him“nothing” he cleared his throat“Are you not happy for me ?” I asked feeling a little hurt “Of course, I am happy for you “ he held my face “ I really am”
When I came down again, they’d already turned off the lights- which was good because my dress was revealing and I couldn’t let them see. The TV was on but they hadn’t started seeing anything yet. I quickly sat next to Vitali, apologizing to everyone for keeping them waiting because I knew they were waiting for me. Maggie selected a movie and it began playing. Vitali pulled me closer to himself, he sat with his legs apart and pulled me to sit in between them, with my head resting on his chest. He placed a small kiss on my forehead then he threw a duvet over us and that was helpful because it was really cold in here. I could see some snacks on the table for Maggie and Charles and some on a side stool for Vitali and I, near our sofa. As the movie started, Vitali gently started stroking my hair. “You’re going to make me fall asleep” I whispered with a small smile “Oh, my bad“ he laughed. His hands reached out and stroked my stomach, then my thigh. My heartbea
The sun cast a warm glow over the courtyard, we were at the Mafia house. Vitali had meant it when he said I was going to fight with an actual person for the last part of my training.And to be honest, I was really nervous, what if I didn’t do well, what if I got beat up and disgraced? It was safe to say that I had cold feet.Vitali had encouraged me all through the drive here, he had looked really stressed, so I had to pretend like I was fine so as not to stress him even further. We couldn’t continue with what we wanted to last night because something came up- Charles had a seizure, Vitali had to quickly call the family doctor. Everyone had panicked, including myself. Charlie was diagnosed with a stroke but this was the first time he would be getting a seizure Luckily he was fine in the end. It was so late and everyone was so tired, I went to my room to have some sleep and Vitali went to his. I didn’t have my juices licked and I wasn’t disappointed because I knew we had bigger p
“What did he say?” I ran up to Vitali as soon as he was done talking to the doctor She was carried inside the mafia house, turns out there’s a room for such emergencies, like a sick bay and luckily for me, she wasn’t dead.“she’d be fine “ he answered curtly. I knew he was upset with me. “C…can I see her ?” I requested and he led me to her. She lay on the bed with her eyes closed; probably asleep. She was placed on a drip, with a bandage wrapped around her head.“Can I have a word with you outside Elizabeth?” Vitali’s voice was firm.“Yes,” I nodded, following him. “Why did you do that?” The words dropped from his mouth immediately we left the sick bay ward.“ I’m sorry” I bowed my head in shame. I couldn’t even believe that I had done that, it was so unlike me. I was a person who couldn’t bring herself to hurt a fly, not to talk of a person but it seemed I had a darker heart than I thought. Something was happening to me and I was no longer the person I used to be.I had slowly
Today I had woken up really early, so I could divide the roses Vitali gave me into smaller sections and send it out to the orphanage before I leave for school. I had some help dividing and sharing them, and when we were done we had 20 smaller bundles.After we were done with that, I asked the help to put them in the trunk of Vitali’s car. Then, I got ready for school. Vitali told me I could wear anything I wanted to school today and from today henceforth. I didn’t know if he said that because Maggie and Charles were around or because he really meant but I was appreciative nevertheless.Once in the car, I was surprised to see that Vitali was the one to drive. “Am I in the wrong car?” I asked skeptical about shutting the door. I expected him to ask me to come down because he’d decided to go with this car or something.“Nope, you’re not. I’m dropping you off at school today” he replied me. “What? I thought you were busy. You really don’t have to” I protested , I didn’t want a sit
Tristan hesitated and stopped in his tracks when he saw Vitali.I knew I was done for right that moment. I had no excuses whatsoever to give Vitali.I wasn’t the perfect liar and lying to Vitali was the most difficult thing because he always had this piercing way in which he looked at me that made me want to tell him all my secrets. “Brett! Where have you been man?” Tristan ran into the arms of his friend. They smiled and hugged each other. I knew he just made that up upon seeing Vitali, Tristan was a total lifesaver.I knew for a fact that his friend’s actual name was Joe but they both played along.“Doesn’t that guy look familiar?” Vitali asked me “I don’t remember “ I pretended to think“I could swear I heard him say your name “ Vitali gave a low chuckle.“Really?” I forced a smile. I wanted Vitali to leave right away , I didn’t want Tristan to see us acting all cool with each other and stuff. I didn’t know how it would make him feel. “Yeah. But I guess I’m just too protective
“What’s going on?” I whispered I was very certain this was going to make the headlines What the freak was he trying to do? I hope this wasn’t another plan to embarrass or make fun of me He smiled, his eyes locked on mine. "I'm here to apologize," he said, his voice loud enough for everyone to hear. "I was wrong to hurt you, Elizabeth. I love you, and I want to make it right." I could hear the loud gasps and whispers ‘How could he love her ?’ ‘Vitali’s in love?’ ‘Eww she’s such a pauper ‘‘He couldn’t find anyone else ?’ And many more condescending comments filled my ears “I’d been a horrible horrible man to you. I’ve treated you badly, so badly you now want nothing to do with me and I want to fix that. Please give me a chance Elizabeth” The air seemed to hang still I tried to speak but my mouth felt dry. Vitali coming out in the public to do something like this was a big deal. Did I really mean that much to him? “Vitali I…” I struggled to find my words “You don’t
It was a lazy weekend, Zoe had gone to her new workplace. She had quit working at the club and was now working as a waitress in a restaurant nearby. I asked why she quit since the pay was better at the club but she explained that she was relocating and the sexual harassment from patrons at the club was too much It was already time for her to get back but she wasn’t here yet . I was lounging on the couch, scrolling through my phone, when Zoe burst into the room. "Beth, guess what?" she exclaimed, holding up two invitations. I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "What is it?" "We're invited to Tyler Jackson's company’s anniversary party!" Zoe said, her eyes shining with excitement. “Um…Tyler Jackson as in CEO of TJ corporation, son of multi-millionaire Harris Jackson? “ I widened my eyes in surprise “Yes! That Tyler Jackson “ she squealed“Omg, no freaking way. How did we get invited? He doesn’t even know us “ I wondered “Honestly …I don’t know. I just found two invitations with bo
BETH’S POV:Zoe and I sat on the couch, sipping some fresh juice and chatting. Zoe had been trying to convince me to give Vitali another chance, but I was adamant that I was done with him.I couldn’t even believe she could even suggest something so ridiculous "I'm telling you, Beth, I think Vitali still loves you," Zoe said, her eyes shining with conviction. "He's been a mess since you left him, from what you just said. He was even able to find you, that’s intentionality right there”“You don’t know that man. He’s doing all this to feed his ego. He actually doesn’t give a fuck “ I argued“I know he hurt you and you’re pissed right now and I also know that you miss him” she replied“No. I do not “ I denied but she could see right through me “I watch you every day Beth, you’re not moving on. You’re hurting so bad it’s eating you up and you still love him. Why not give him a chance to fix this ?” Her eyes held so much emotion And she wasn’t wrong but it didn’t mean I wanted to go back
VITALI’S POV:The sound of a man begging for his life is both exquisite and annoying.I stared down blankly at Derek, or so his name was, begging pathetically for his worthless life, like the annoying piece of shit he is. I don't even know why they try.There was no other way out for them. For men like Derek. All they had to do was pay up their debt and by doing so, they made my job less annoying with their bloody pleas.Derek owed me a debt, he wasn’t going to be the first man to find it difficult to pay me back what he owed. But he was going to be the first I’d be dealing with before his deadline was up.His pleas made my ears fucking bleed.It's always the same with men like them. They take loans bigger than their balls and gamble it up and down till there's nothing but their shriveling flesh left to offer when the time comes to pay up.Then they begin to beg, cry, and whine for their pathetic lives. It's so fucking ugly that I want to grab their neck and break it so they never utt
Vitali's grip on my arm tightened as I kept trying to pull away. "Let me go," I repeated, trying to keep my voice steady.My heart beat picking up pace.But Vitali didn't release me. Instead, he pulled me closer, his eyes burning with intensity. "I won't let you go," he growled. "Not until you listen to me."“I’m not interested in whatever it is you have to say, just let me freaking go” I grumbled, trying to struggle against him, but he was too strong. He had pinned me to the wall At this point, Vitali's eyes locked on mine. "I know I hurt you," he said, his voice low and husky. "But I love you, Elizabeth. I need you."I shook my head, to show disbelief. "You don't love me," I spat. "You just want to control me."“No. I didn’t mean it when I said all that Elizabeth “ he confessed but I didn’t believe him “I don’t care, I just want to leave “ I maintained“I’m so sorry Elizabeth. Why can’t you forgive me ?” His eyes were filled with sadness“Because it’s not that easy” I responded
Alvise! “Nothing happened last night “ I stated firmly, shooting daggers at him”How did he even find me?What did he want? “I know and I’m sorry. I promise to make it up to you tonight” he said, gently pulling me up “Are you crazy?” I glared him “Just come with me please “ he smiled “Bye pretty ladies “ he waved at Zoe Rachel and they smiled, waving back I could hear the muffled giggles of the girls as I followed him out “What was the meaning of that?” I frowned once we got to his car I wasn’t exactly mad at him, I knew that was how he goofed around “I’m sorry princess but we gotta go now “ he kicked the engine of the car and reluctantly, I slid in. “Where are we going ?” I asked him in a dull tone “It’s a surprise “ he grinned What surprise could he be talking about?I had a very strong feeling that Vitali was in on this but I was cool.We didn’t drive for long before we arrived at a bungalow.“Where are we?” I turned to Alvise as he brought the car to a halt “Re
VITALI’S POV:Present dayI stood in my office, staring out the window as I waited for news from my men. They had been searching for Beth for days, tracking down every lead, every hint of her whereabouts.It’s been a whole week now and my patience has gone beyond thinJust as I was starting to lose hope, my phone rang. I answered it, my heart racing with anticipation."Vitali, we have a location," said the voice on the other end of the line. It was Vincent I felt a surge of excitement and relief, my grip on the phone tightening. "Where is she?" I demanded."We were able to track the phone call made to you a few days back," said the voice. "It was made from an apartment on the outskirts of town."I felt a wave of relief wash over me. They had found her."Who else is with her?" I asked, my mind racing with possibilities."We're not sure," said the voice. "But it looks like she's staying with a friend."I nodded, my mind working overtime. A friend?I didn’t think she had any, thus, I h
FIVE DAYS AGO:I walked out of the Vitali’s gate, feeling a sense of freedom wash over me. I had finally escaped Vitali's toxic grasp and I was determined to start a new life.I didn’t tell his driver to take me , I didn’t want any help that was linked to Vitali. The plan was to take a cab or a bus, the only problem was that I didn’t know where to goI was certain that if it went to my dad’s, Vitali would find me so easily I needed to go somewhere elseAs I walked to the bus stop, I pulled out my phone and dialed a familiar number. It was Zoe, my former work colleague.We used to work together at the club We were kinda close and we usually covered for each other when either of us would be absent.She also helped me when I got bullied sometimes “Hello is this Zoe please ?” I asked immediatelyShe picked up “Depends on who’s asking “ she replied, her sassy voice was all the confirmation I needed to know she was the oneHearing her voice gave me a nostalgic feeling, it reminded me
VITALI’S POV :I pounded the treadmill, my feet pounding out a furious rhythm. I had been running for hours, but I couldn't seem to shake the pain and anger that had been building inside me.“Beth is gone”What the actual fuck did that even mean?Could she be dead?Did someone have her?Yes, she had left me, and I didn't blame her. I had treated her badly and used her for my purposes. But that didn't change the fact that I missed her, that I wanted her back.That I care about her well-being Who has my wife?Was she kidnapped?Was that why I couldn’t find her easilyIt’s been five days, the kidnappers would at least have called by now.I increased the incline on the treadmill, feeling my muscles burn as I pushed myself harder. I had to keep moving and keep pushing myself. If I stopped, even for a moment, I was afraid of what I might do.I needed to keep myself busy or else I was going to go crazy with impatience I had been working out nonstop for days, trying to exhaust myself into