YVONNE I squeezed my eyes shut before opening them again, making sure I was not only seeing things. Nope. I'm seeing clearly. Jade is there, standing near the private jet. She hadn't seen me yet because her eyes were focused on Vladimir. Let's see how she would react once she saw me. But still, I wasn't a bit happy about this. Why is she here? Is she coming with us? Or did she come all the way here to say goodbye to Vlad? "Why is she here?" I asked when I couldn't help it anymore. "Who?" he confusedly asked. I looked up at him, only to find him staring at me. Tss. "Jade," I snapped. "She's there!" I pointed out. "Oh, right," he nodded. "I invited her to join us." "What?!" my eyes bulged after hearing what he said. He invited her. Why? Does he want to be stressed for the rest of this trip?! Damn it. At first, I was so excited when Vlad informed me about this trip. Yesterday, that excitement faded a little when I called him. Now, all I wanted to do was to go back home. I m
YVONNEA van was waiting for us at the airport. I saw Vladimir's assistant beside it along with other men. I recognized some of them as his bodyguards. I pursed my lips. So in reality, even if Jade didn't come with us, we're not really alone on this trip.Well, what do I expect from a high profile personality like him?We were driven to our hotel by the beach. I looked around in awe when I stepped out of the van.The view is amazing with the clear water and majestic mountains surrounding us. It makes me want to live here. If I ever have to leave, I might choose to live in a place like this.Good luck. As if you can afford it! The voice in my head quickly countered.I tilted my head to clear my thoughts. Why am I thinking about leaving? I should forget about it and make the most out of this trip.Right. Cause it might be your last...Ugh. I shook my head."Is there something wrong?" Vlad asked."Uhm, no," I quickly answered.A hotel staff led us to our rooms after Vladimir's assistant
YVONNEThe meeting went on for over an hour. I sat there the whole time but I never understood what they were talking about. I tried to listen and comprehend but I could barely process it. It sounded like they were talking in codes.I heard some weird names like Remington and Bushmaster. There also seemed to be codes like M sixteen. What the hell is this all about?"Shall we go and check our warehouse?" the man called Smith asked."Sure," Vladimir immediately answered.They all stood up, so I hesitantly followed. Vlad put his hand on the small of my back."When is the shipment possible?" one of them asked.They kept talking as we all went out of the restaurant. I tapped Vladimir's arm to get his attention when I got the chance."What is it?" he whispered."I don't want to go," I said in a hushed voice so the others wouldn't hear. "Can I just go back to our room?"He sighed while looking at me."Okay," he agreed after a while."Gentlemen, can you wait for me outside? I will just accomp
YVONNE"Hmm..." I covered my eyes with my arms when the sun had hit them. I must have slept for a while, seeing that the sun moved lower into the horizon."Hi!" someone suddenly spoke behind me.I was startled and almost fell from the hammock in surprise.The man quickly held my arm to stop me from falling. I jumped off the hammock, pulling my arm away from his grasp.I turned to look at him only to be met by a beautiful pair of green eyes. The man is tall, with sun-tanned skin and blonde hair.I lightly shook my head when I realized I was gawking at him."Yes?" I frowned to cover up my initial reaction upon seeing him."Do you know where I can sign up for the scuba diving program?" he asked.Huh?"Why ask me? Do I look like I'm working here?" I retorted irritably."Uh," he chuckled, looking uncomfortable while scratching the back of his head."No. Of course, not. I just thought you knew," he smiled, flashing a perfect set of teeth.Wait. Is he hitting on me?"There are staff around.
VLADIMIR"Make sure to lock the door," I told her as I forced myself to leave.I badly wanted to stay with her, but I had to finish this deal. I sighed and walked away before I changed my mind, but my mind seemed to be left in our hotel suite.Fuck it.I should've just stayed and fucked her to oblivion! The expression on her face earlier kept me anxious. I wanted so badly to know what she was thinking. I know that something is going on inside her head. I just can't figure out what it is.I tilted my head side to side to ease the tension on my neck. I need to fucking focus! This deal is important to us right now. I can't afford to lose this! "We can provide the most advanced firearms as soon as possible," I told them, trying my best to forget about Yvonne in the meantime. At least I can freely talk about our deal because she wasn't around. Not that I wanted to leave her in the hotel room alone. I was torn. "What rifles do you have?" Smith asked, pulling my mind back to our topic. "
VLADIMIRI groaned like a wounded animal when her fingers traced every contour of my muscles. She lazily drew circles on my pecs, down to my abdomen. Then further down to my massive member.She carefully wrapped her hand around it. My cock was so engorged, her fingers didn't even touch as she wrapped them around my girth.Another groan escaped my throat when she started to move her hand up and down my entire length."Fuck!" I muttered a string of curses when her hand moved faster.My reactions seemed to make her more excited. Her kisses traveled down my jaw and into my neck, licking and sucking the skin her lips could reach. She glanced up at me as her lips moved further, taking the same trail her fingers made earlier."Yvonne," I whispered her name. Our gazes fought as she kept leaving a wet trail on my body.I threw my head back on the tiled wall, my lips parted and eyes closed as she kneeled in front of me. I heard her gasp when she came face to face with my one-eyed head.She gave
YVONNE I stirred when I felt butterfly kisses on my shoulder. "Get up, sleepyhead," I heard Vladimir say but I was too sleepy to respond. "We have a dinner to attend to." I just groaned before rolling to turn to my side. I grabbed a pillow and snuggled into it. "Hey," this time, he pulled my arms until I sat on the bed. Ugh. Why is he so persistent? Why can't he just let me sleep? "What is it?" I grumbled, finally opening my heavy lids. "We'll have dinner outside," he patiently said. "C'mon, get dressed before I ravish you again," then he turned his back on me. I looked down and realized that I was still naked. My breasts were exposed and hanging out as the sheets fell to my waist. I scratched my head before going to the bathroom to take a quick shower. I couldn't go out with the tacky feeling between my thighs. After that, I donned a white, two-piece dress. The skirt is floor length but with two long slits that reach above my thighs. The sleeveless top has a deep neckline whi
YVONNE "I guess," I shrugged, feigning nonchalance when I finally found my tongue to speak. "Why do you ask? Do you know them?" I retorted. "Yes. My father has been doing business with them since the eighties," he boasted. I forced myself to smile despite the annoyance growing inside me. Who are these Rogers? Are they some big shots? Probably. I sighed in relief when he finally let the topic go. He must have felt my indifference on the subject. We ate dinner while they casually talked. Unlike this morning, they aren't talking about business anymore, so I can somehow relate. I laugh with them and answer to the best of my ability every time they try to engage me in the conversation. I glanced at my phone to check the time. Can I sneak back to our hotel room? I don't think they will notice my absence anyway. But I have no choice but to endure. I sighed in relief when the dinner was finally over. Just when I thought that we could go back to the comfort of our suite, I heard the
VLADIMIR"I promise I'll make it right."Her whole body became rigid in my arms when I held her. I know this sounds like an empty promise, but I meant it."I..." I took a deep breath. I turned her around to look at her. I wanted to see her face. I wanted her to see how genuine my feelings were."I'm in love with you," I told her while staring deep into her eyes. Her lips parted in shock. I had the strongest urge to ravish those lips, but this wasn't the time for that."Do you understand?" I asked when she didn't even blink.I cupped her face, pressing my forehead against her. I can hear her ragged breaths as if she was on the verge of a panic attack."I love you," I whispered. "But I need to make things right this time. I need to... end things with Riva so we can start on a clean slate."She remained dumbfounded. She was just staring at me as if I'd grown another head."Yvonne," I gently called her name. "Did you hear me?"She only nodded but still didn't say anything. I guess it was
YVONNE"Leave," even I was surprised at how my voice turned out full of conviction. I stared at the darkness in front of us.We were still in the middle of the road when he suddenly stopped the car.He chuckled humorlessly, probably from my audacity to give him an order like that. But I don't care anymore. I just need to do what I have to protect my heart from further breaking into pieces. Because if not me, nobody will."Stop playing with me," I said."I don't know what kind of game you are playing right now," I told him, my voice dripping with raw emotions. I didn't even try to hide how I really felt.I am confused and devastated. His mere presence is enough to fuck me in the head. Every time I see him around, it gives me a glimpse of hope. I don't want to. God knows I don't want to, but my stupid heart couldn't help but assume.Assume that he was here for me. Assume that he missed me. The more I see him, the more I expect him to talk to me and tell me he wants me back.It was pathe
VLADIMIR What was I thinking? I thought, staring at her as she obviously checked out everything in the room except me. How could I become so impulsive around her? I shouldn't have dragged her here in the pretense that I wanted to talk. I just wanted to be with her for a little longer and that's the only thing I could come up with when it seemed like she couldn't wait to get away from me. "What do we need to talk about?" she asked impatiently. I badly wanted to pull her closer, to wrap her in my arms and inhale her intoxicating scent to calm my shit down. But I stopped myself. As much as I wanted to confess to her, I wanted to settle everything first. I wanted to do it right this time. I should end things with Riva, before even thinking of taking her back. I owe it to both of them. What should I tell her though? My mind was blank. Fuck it. "What?" she muttered while looking at me with a puzzled expression on her face. It felt like I was saved by the bell when I heard a knock
YVONNEI chose a semi-formal emerald green dress. I took it from the rack and held it in front of me, imagining how I would look if I wore it."It suits you."I gasped audibly when I heard his voice behind me. I turned to look just to find him standing at the closet's entrance. I gulped when I caught his gaze lingering on my body.My cheeks heated up profusely. I can feel the temperature around us suddenly rising. I couldn't help but glance at the air conditioning unit in the room. It's turned off. It's definitely the reason why it's getting hotter here.I'm sure it had nothing to do with Vladimir leaning languidly against the doorframe, looking so damn... Fine..."Uhm, thanks," I murmured, fighting the urge to bite my lip. "I'll take this for the opening ceremony. I hope you won't mind."He looked around the closet. I noticed his jaw ticked when he must have realized that everything was still there."I don't care," he looked back at me. This time, he stared into my eyes intently. "Yo
YVONNE The silence that greeted me in the apartment was deafening. I suddenly wished I let Selene come with me again. I sighed as I plopped myself into the daybed. I stared at the ceiling as if it was interesting. I felt so exhausted after another day of pretending I was fine. I'm not. I even think I am on the brink of insanity. I'm barely holding on by a thread so as not to fall on the other side. I don't know what I want anymore. I want him gone when he's around, but my heart screams for him when he's not. Damn it. If that's not insane, then I don't know what else is! "Ugh!" I groaned loudly. I should seriously stop thinking about him! I harshly get out of bed to find something else to do to occupy my mind. I winced when I realized there was no food left. I was quite hungry because I had not eaten anything while in the shelter. I sighed. I had no choice but to go out. I can also drop by the store to buy some stocks. I just gathered my hair up into a messy bun, then grabbed
VLADIMIRI woke up with a heavy feeling on my chest. I pried my lids open just to find Riva sleeping soundly. Half of her body is almost draped on my chest. Her arms were tightly wrapped around me as if she was afraid to let me go.I sighed. I guess she has the right to feel this way. It's my fault. I haven't done anything to give her the assurance she needed.I can't even if I wanted to. Not after finally accepting how I truly felt.I let out a long sigh before gently untangling her from me. I was careful not to wake her up. I don't want another confrontation. Not after last night.I still feel emotionally drained from our conversation. Today, I just want to breathe without the emotional baggage that's been weighing down my shoulders for a while now."Is there any update?" I asked as soon as I arrived at the warehouse.Our operation is back on track, although I refused to deal with clients who turned their backs on me in exchange for a few dollars in savings."We still haven't found
YVONNEThe next morning, I woke up with a terrible headache. I already forgot most of what happened after finishing the bottle of tequila."Ugh," I grunted as I rolled out of bed. I barely slept last night but I still needed to wake up early to go to work. Dragging my feet to the bathroom, I went under the cold shower to wake my senses up.Selene was still sleeping soundly when I finished. I went to the kitchen in just my bathrobe to whip up a quick breakfast for us. To my dismay, my refrigerator was almost empty. I needed to go to the supermarket later. Luckily, I found a few strips of bacon in the freezer and still a few pieces of eggs left.I popped some bread into the toaster while I fry the bacon and eggs. I checked the pantry, waiting for the bacon to cook to take note of things I needed to restock.After I was done cooking, I set everything on the table and then proceeded to change into my work clothes. I pulled up a pair of stretchable pinstriped dress pants. Then I put on a s
YVONNEI don't know how I ended up in my unit with Selene after work. She insisted on coming with me, and now we share a bottle of tequila.What's even worse is as we both progressively got drunk, I found myself telling her everything from the beginning Everything. I told her how Vlad bought me from the ring, how he turned me into a completely different person and made me his wife."But our marriage wasn't real," I muttered bitterly after drinking from my glass."It was just a marriage for convenience. I was his contract wife," I added while pouring myself another glassful of tequila."And that woman we saw with him in the restaurant," I scoffed while motioning my hand in the air. "That was his real wife.""Real wife?" Selene frowned. She stared at me with disbelief written all over her face. "Are you drunk?" she snapped."Not yet!" I growled. "I'm not drunk! That's his real wife! She came back from the dead after years!"I stopped talking to drink."I thought we already shared somet
VLADIMIR"I can't..." I didn't realize I said it out loud until it was too late. I felt Riva freeze. She stared at me as if I had done something despicable.But her expression was quickly replaced by that of hurt and betrayal. A wave of guilt washed over me, but this was out of my control.I glanced at my damned useless cock which remained flaccid all this time despite Riva's attempts to rouse my desire."W-what's wrong?" her broken voice interrupted my trail of thoughts. "Don't you want me anymore?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper."No!" I hurriedly exclaimed. "It's not like that."She stared at me confusedly while I couldn't meet her piercing gaze."Then why?" she sniffed. "Why do I feel like you haven't missed me after all those years?!""Vlad, I fought for this," she stood up and walked in front of me.I picked up her clothes but she just brushed me off when I tried to cover her up."I never gave up. I held onto the hopes that we would be together again after everything," h