RIX’s P.O.V.I took a step forward, my hands clasped tightly in front of me. "I want to quit," I said quietly.Apollo's eyebrow raised. "Quit what?""Being your contracted wife, being a slave under this stupid deal," I said, my voice growing more confident as I spoke.Apollo frowned. "You know the deal, Beatrix. You signed a contract.""I know,'' I said, nodding. "But I can't take it anymore. I'm tired of pretending to be something I'm not. I'm tired of living this life. I'm tired of pretending I can take everything and I can breathe everything, when I can't. I’m tired.”Apollo stood up, towering over me. "You knew what you were getting into when you signed that contract," he said, his voice low and menacing. "You agreed to be my contracted wife for six months. You can't back out now."I swallowed hard, my throat feeling tight as I was trying so hard not to cry. "I know," she said softly. "But I can't keep doing this. It's not who I am."Apollo stared at me for a long moment, his expr
3rd P.O.V.Beatrix said her goodbyes to her friends, Charis and Harley, then she decided to go to the hospital where Andrei was admitted. As far as she remember, Jade was there the last time she visited.Beatrix arrived at the hospital with Jade by her side. Andrei was lying in bed, his eyes closed, and his breathing shallow. Beatrix was relieved to see him awake, but she noticed something was off. Andrei's blood pressure suddenly increased, and he started to have a seizure.Beatrix called for the nurse, who quickly came in and administered medication to stop the seizure. The nurse then informed Beatrix that Andrei's sudden emotional outburst triggered the seizure.Beatrix immediately thought it was because of Jade. She turned to Jade and told her, "Jade, you have to calm down when you talk to Andrei. Your excitement is overwhelming him, and it's not good for his health."Jade looked at Andrei with tears in her eyes and hugged him tightly. "I'm so sorry, Andrei. I didn't know I was h
RIX’s P.O.V.Apollo gave me the drink, so I drank it. As well as him.He lay me down on the table, and he smiled devilishly.“My dinner…”I smiled, but then furrowed after that. “Could you just do it? God, stop withholding your actions! You're hurting my belly!”Apollo runs his finger through my lips as he goes, “Shush.”I bit my lower lip… Then he placed the ice on top of me and then sat on me. Now, he's slowly running through my body with the ice that he let me bring. He ends when he reached my cunt. Gosh…Now his hardened cock is slapping my entering.But instead of feeling like Apollo is giving me a hard time because he’s hanging the sensation in the middle of almost sex, I felt the lust even more— the hot drunken emotion.I even moaned…Slowly, he entered his, as his hands traveled around my legs. This isn't just lust…This isn't just sex. This is something else, there’s more than lust in between his eyes. But why is he trying to keep himself from feeling it?Why is he hu
3rd P.O.V.Beatrix and Apollo went back to the club, while Apolo is assisting Beatrix, hugging her. Apollo and Beatrix were standing in the corner of the club, the latter still wrapped in a tablecloth, while the former tried to comfort her. Suddenly, Harley stormed in, his eyes fixated on Apollo."What the hell is going on here?" Harley growled, his fists clenched at his sides.Apollo shot him a cold glare. "This is none of your business, Harley."Aileen appeared too, pushing Beatrix away from Apollo. “Stop this, Apollo! You know what are we! Why are you hanging out with a bitch?!”Harley took a step forward. "It is when Beatrix is involved, I'm part of the business. Also, this bitch beside you, silence her, or I will hurt her."Beatrix sniffled, wiping away her tears. "Guys, please stop fighting."But Apollo and Harley were already facing off, their tempers flaring. Harley threw the first punch, but Apollo easily dodged it, retaliating with a hit to the gut. Harley stumbled back, g
3rd POVAs they arrived at Apollo’s condo, Beatrix helped herself up. She was full of wounds because of Aileen. Apollo took Beatrix's hand and led her to the couch. They sat down, and Apollo pulled her closer to him."I promise to take care of you and your brother, Beatrix. I know how important family is to you," Apollo said, looking at her with a serious expression.Beatrix's eyes teared up at his words. She had never felt so cared for by anyone before. "Thank you, Apollo," she said softly, placing her head on his shoulder.Apollo wrapped his arms around her, and they sat there in silence for a while, enjoying each other's company. For the first time in a long time, Beatrix felt like everything was going to be okay. Apollo clean her up and put medications on every wound that she got from Aileen. Beatrix was looking at him with amusement. It’s as if Beatrix was trying to memorize every single inch of Apollo’s visuals.Beatrix couldn’t help herself from smiling. Now, Apollo was dis
3rd P.O.V.Early in the morning when the sun was shining bright striking Jade’s eyes who were still sleeping on the sofa placed inside Andrei’s room in the hospital.Jade was half-awake, trying to examine everything that was happening inside Andrei’s room. She found herself in a noisy environment and was forced to wake up in full. Jade tried to sit while she was remembering the last thing that she remember with Andrei. They were alone inside Andrei's room and they had a lot of things to talk about.As for Jade, it was one of the most memorable nights in her life. She was awakened by the sound of the loudest apparatus placed at the side of Andrei’s bed.There were a lot of doctors and nurses that are checking Andrei, especially his vital signs. Andrei was having a seizure and it lasted so long.When Jade saw Andrei in this state, she immediately squeezed herself in to see Andrei closer.This was a piece of shocking news for Jade because last night she just had a conversation with A
Rix's P.O.V. Entering the convenience store, I saw a lot of food that made me start craving.I could feel my belly starting to rumble with hunger.Then I realized that I had been forgetting to eat on time because I was busy staring into nothingness, and also because of the persistent nausea I had been feeling for weeks now.There was a large round mirror hanging in every corner of the convenience store.Curiously, I looked at it, hoping to catch a glimpse of Apollo, whom I suspected had been following me for hours.As I sat on a chair right now, I pondered various excuses I could use to lure him to go away.But right now, I felt drained of energy and decided to simply face him to tell him that I don’t want anyone following me.Facing people and expressing what I wanted to say was never my strong suit. So it’s really difficult.I preferred keeping everything bottled up inside, even if it took a toll on me. It didn't bother me at all.I glanced at the round mirror above me, hoping to s
APOLLO’s P.O.V."Stop hurting my wife!" I snarled.As they witnessed Beatrix being torn apart, left only in her underwear, they began to whip her.God..."Hit me instead," I said.Dad looked at me, unsure if I was truly confident in my request.I repeated, "Hit me instead of her. I will be her shield."Dad approached me, walking closer. "You're skinny. Will you be able to endure my lashes?" he asked.With unwavering confidence, I stared directly into his eyes."Yes, I can. Just don't harm my wife," I asserted.Dad chuckled, a mocking laugh escaping him."Stop pretending already. I've caught you, alright?"I simply nodded, urging him to stop spewing nonsense and start striking me. I tightly embraced Beatrix."No... I can handle—" she attempted to protest."Shhh," I interrupted, gently running my fingers over her lips. "I'll protect you.""Oh, no, no, no!" Dad exclaimed. "You must remove your clothes as well, Apollo. How can I fully enjoy seeing you in pain?"Without uttering a word, I
3rd P.O.V.Apollo and Beatrix arrived at Grandma's house in the morning. Donny was already waiting at the door, dressed in his favorite superhero costume."Hey, little man," Apollo said, picking up Donny and giving him a hug."Hi, Dad!" Donny said, grinning from ear to ear.Beatrix smiled at the sight of them. "Are you ready to go visit Charis at the hospital?" she asked Donny.Donny's face fell. "Is Auntie Charis sick?" he asked."She's feeling a little under the weather, but we're going to bring her some flowers and make her feel better," Beatrix explained.Donny perked up at the idea of giving Auntie Charis flowers. "Can I pick the flowers?" he asked."Of course," Apollo said, ruffling his son's hair.They drove to the hospital, with Donny eagerly pointing out every flower he saw on the way. When they arrived, they made their way to Charis's room. She was lying in bed, looking weak and tired."Hey, Charis," Beatrix said, placing the flowers on the bedside table.Charis tried to smi
3rd P.O.V.Beatrix was excited to finally go home after being confined in the hospital for days. Apollo came to visit her every day, and he even brought her favorite flowers and snacks. Beatrix was grateful for his presence, and she felt a sense of comfort every time he was around.As they left the hospital, Apollo suggested they go to the nicest restaurant in town to celebrate Beatrix's homecoming. Beatrix was hesitant at first, feeling that they didn't need to spend so much money, but Apollo insisted.Once they arrived at the restaurant, Beatrix was taken aback by its grandeur. She had never been to a place like this before, and she felt a bit out of place in her casual clothes. However, Apollo reassured her that she looked beautiful and that she deserved to be treated like a queen.They were seated in a private room with a beautiful view of the city. The table was set with the finest silverware and crystal glasses. The waiters were attentive, and the chef personally came to their t
3rd P.O.V.Beatrix felt a knot form in her stomach as she watched Charis walk away with the group of men. She knew she had to talk to her friend, but she also didn't want to make a scene in front of the strangers.Taking a deep breath, she approached Charis once the men had disappeared from sight. "Charis, can we talk?"Charis stopped in her tracks and turned to face Beatrix. "What do you want to talk about?"Beatrix hesitated, unsure of how to broach the subject. "I just wanted to check in on you. Are you okay?"Charis rolled her eyes again. "Of course, I'm okay. Why wouldn't I be?"Beatrix frowned. She could tell that something was off about Charis, but she didn't want to push too hard. "Well, you just seemed...distant lately. Is everything going alright with you and Harley?"Charis scoffed. "Harley? He's the least of my problems right now."Beatrix was taken aback by Charis' sudden bitterness towards her husband. "What do you mean?"Charis hesitated before finally speaking. "I just
As soon as Beatrix woke up, the first thing she does is think.Beatrix couldn't get Charis out of her mind. She had been overthinking about her friend's life for days. What could have happened to make Charis run away from the pack of men like that? And why did she choose to disappear into the night instead of seeking help from the people she knew would always have her back?Beatrix had always known Charis to be a strong, independent woman, but lately, she had noticed that her friend had been struggling. Charis seemed to be carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, and Beatrix couldn't help but feel guilty for not noticing sooner.As Beatrix walked along the shore, her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the crashing waves. She looked out into the vast ocean and felt a sense of peace wash over her. But even the calming waves couldn't ease her mind.She thought about all the times she and Charis had spent together, laughing, dancing, and having a great time. They had been
Charis paced back and forth outside the reception venue, her hands tightly gripping her dress. She could see Beatrix approaching her with a warm smile on her face."Charis! There you are. Is everything alright?"Charis sighed and turned to face Beatrix. "No, everything's not alright. I'm so mad at you, Beatrix, and I don't even know why."Beatrix's expression turned to one of concern. "Why are you mad at me? Did I do something to upset you?"Charis shook her head. "No, it's not you. It's just... it's just that you have everything, Beatrix. You have the perfect wedding, the perfect husband, the perfect life. And I can't help but feel jealous."Beatrix's smile softened. "Charis, you don't have to be jealous. I'm not perfect, and my life isn't perfect either. And besides, you have Harley. You married the man you love."Charis scowled. "That's just it, Beatrix. Even though I married Harley, it seems like he still likes you. Every time we're together, he can't stop talking about you. It's
3rd P.O.V.The sun was setting on the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the beach. The waves gently lapped against the shore, creating a calming sound that mingled with the soft chatter of the guests. The beach was decorated with simple yet elegant white flowers, accentuated with subtle hints of blue that matched the ocean's hue.Beatrix looked stunning in her white wedding gown that hugged her curves in all the right places. Her dark hair was styled in a loose, flowing braid, adorned with small white flowers that complemented her bouquet. She looked nervous but happy as she stood beside the altar, waiting for Apollo to arrive.Apollo arrived in a sleek black suit that emphasized his broad shoulders and chiseled jawline. He looked confident and composed, a contrast to Beatrix's nervous energy. He walked towards Beatrix with purpose, his gaze fixed on her. When he reached her, he took her hand and smiled softly at her, reassuring her.The ceremony was simple and intimate, offici
3rd P.O.V.Papers were flying around the room, and Mr. Cartier was seething with anger over the report detailing the downfall of his company since Apollo's resignation. He was desperate to do whatever it took to win back his son and bring him back to the company to boost sales.The situation was particularly challenging because Mr. Cartier's company was outdated and struggling to stay afloat. The scattered papers covered the floor as a visual representation of his frustration and disappointment.In his rage, he called for his assistant to fetch him a cup of coffee and urgently contact his wife. He needed her support and presence at that moment.Harold, one of the individuals Mr. Cartier had entrusted with the company's operations, had been a letdown. Despite his frequent travels, including visits to the rural city where Beatrix resided, all Harold seemed to care about was possessing her. He hoped that by achieving this, he could claim victory over Apollo in at least one aspect.Mr.
RIX’s P.O.V.It suddenly became quiet inside the hut, leaving me wondering what had happened or if they had already settled their differences. I clearly heard earlier that Charis wanted to separate from Harley, but now they seemed to have another chance and were probably having a thorough conversation. I couldn't help but smile at the thought.Charis and Harley had been together for four years, the same age as Adonis. It was impressive that they had managed to communicate, confront their feelings, and keep them hidden for so long. Especially for Charis because I know that from the very beginning, he had feelings for Harley and was just keeping it to herself.Charis had been dating other guys to cover up her emotions and hide her true feelings for Harley, but somehow she had managed to keep her feelings intact without getting attached to anyone else.The attachment she had with Harley was deep-rooted and difficult to remove. Suddenly, Harold, Seb, and Michael came into my mind.Yeah
RIX’s P.O.V.I could feel myself breaking down as I made my decision in front of everyone watching me on the app during my lowest point.Do you watch me stand up on my own when the world tries to knock me down?Apparently, I wasn't alone when facing the most challenging moment of my life because my friends were here, witnessing my growth.They offered their help, but I kept refusing it.And if I said I don't feel anything for Apollo anymore, I would be lying. BECAUSE I STILL DO!Honestly, I would like to give it another try.Perhaps my initial decision was influenced by the overwhelming number of eyes watching me.Humans can be foolish.Friends often advise their hurt loved ones to stay away, but those same friends act as if they're listening while secretly still engaging with the person who hurt them— going back to the same place that hurts them.I wanted to avoid falling into that pattern.I'm only human. I'm not a superhuman capable of controlling my emotions to the point of making