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
“Really?” I widened my eyes in surprise “Yes Elizabeth “ he affirmed “ what do you mean you’re going away for a month?” I shrieked .I didn’t like that, I didn’t want him to be away from me for a whole month. A few months ago, I would have been happy to be away from his suffocating presence but this wasn’t a few months ago. Now we had something going on and I wasn’t ready to be apart from him for that long.What's worse? He’s not even sure he’s returning in a month, that means it might take even longer. “Relax baby girl “ he put his hands on my shoulder to calm me down but I was already hyperventilating -not literally.The news was quite shattering , over the past few weeks, I had gotten used to being around Vitali and enjoying our little talks, banter and kisses. “Do you really have to go?” I hugged him“Yes baby” he stroked my hair “Why didn’t you tell me long before now, you’d have given me enough time to mentally prepare “ I shoved him gently “I didn’t mean to not tell y
After I escorted Vitali to the airport, I was driven to school. I had found it hard to break free when he hugged and kissed me goodbye.I didn’t know why I was being such a baby about it, I could just endure it, I knew I could. Maybe my period was close or something.Maggie and Charles left that morning as well but they didn’t leave with Vitali. They had gone in a separate ride.All through the drive to school, my mind kept drifting to earlier this morning, when I had Vitali’s cock in my mouth. It was almost as though I could still feel it in my mouth- the rigidness, the slight saltiness. We weren’t able to continue after that knock on the door. It was one of his men coming to inform him that if they didn’t leave then, they’d be late. So he gave me a few minutes to get ready because I was insistent on following him and we left.I was a little late. I snuck into the class and as usual, Tristan kept a seat for me next to him I plopped down on the seat, smiling at him.“Why are you
“What?” My jaw dropped Had Tristan gone mad? How could he expect me to marry him when I had a whole husband?"Beth, from the moment I met you, I knew that you were the one for me," Tristan said, his voice trembling with emotion. "You are the sunshine that brightens up my day, the calm in every storm, and the safe haven where I can always find peace. I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy, and I promise to always be there for you, no matter what." Oddly enough, my heart went out to Tristan and I felt a pang of guilt for what I was about to do."Tristan, I...I don't know what to say," I stammered, trying to find the right words."Say yes," Tristan urged, his eyes shining with hope. "Say yes, and let's start a new life together. You deserve so much better than what you have now. You deserve to be loved, cherished, and adored, and I promise to do just that."I took a deep breath and let it out slowly. I knew that I had to be honest with Tristan, no matter how much it hur
I held the back of my head in pain. I tried to stand up but my attacker pushed me down the flight of stairs. Luckily I didn’t break my head. I quickly sprang up, my survival instincts kicking in.I looked up to see Livia glaring angrily at me. Why was she always trying to kill me?The last time she tried to strangle me and now she’s trying to knock me out?I had known Livia was trouble, but I had never expected her to be so bold.Livia emerged from the shadows, her eyes blazing with a fierce intensity. "You think you've won, don't you?" she spat, her voice venomous. "You think you've stolen Vitali's heart."My instincts went on high alert. I knew Livia and Vitali had something going on before he got married to me. But I had never expected Livia to confront me like this. I didn’t respond to her.With a sudden burst of speed, Livia launched herself at me, a dagger glinting in her hand. I dodged to the side, avoiding the blade by mere inches.She wasn’t going to have the upper hand
I watched as my dad left on the morning of the fourth day. He was given a room to stay so he could spend some days with me. I called Vitali and thanked him for letting my dad come over. I hadn’t talked to my dad face-to-face in months and it meant a lot to me that Vitali finally considered me. Though I would have loved to go visit him instead, I missed my old home and environment but I was grateful that I at least got to see my dad. I told him everything, I had cried like a baby in his arms last night. I told him of the abuse and everything I had faced in the past and I also told him that Vitali and I were getting closer now. He didn’t seem convinced but he let it be because deep down both of us knew that there wasn’t much we could do. He told me that he was trying to save up half of Vitali’s money and set me free after 6 months but I didn’t think that would happen. Five hundred thousand U.S dollars wasn’t a small amount of money and I knew that even in two years, my dad wouldn’
“Elizabeth” Vitali called angrily.Normally, I’d have been happy to hear him call my name, to see him after so long but not tonight “You suddenly cannot speak? “ he barked “ y…you’re back?” I stuttered, still in shock “ yes, I am. I had planned on surprising you, didn’t know I was going to be surprised “ he scoffed I knew I was in so much trouble. I looked at Tristan, he looked just as horrified as I was.“You wore the dress I got you to go on a date with another guy. You are married for God’s sake, have you no shame ?” He roared.“I..I’m sorry please “ I fell on my knees, sweating thoroughly. “We won’t do this here …” he looked around, seeing that we were drawing attention “Let's go home “ He walked away while one of his guards roughly dragged me along. I was so ashamed of myselfI looked at Tristan again, he avoided my eyes in shame. I was alone in this. **********************All through the ride home, I was terrified. I couldn’t even dare to look at Vitali. He kept ball
“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