***MIRABELLA'S POV*** Remember when I said I wasn't a fan of climbing mountains? Well that's not the only thing I dislike at this point. It was the last day of the trip and we had all gone hiking, everything was going well until a large spider fell on my hair from one of the trees. “Are you still grumpy over one little spider?” Easton asked, and I glared at him. "That wasn't one little spider! It was a really big one!" I snapped and he laughed at me. Somehow it seemed to calm my nerves but I was still upset. “I didn't know you were this afraid of spiders.” He said with a chuckle. “You clearly don't know anything about me at all.” I responded with a frown and his smiles faded away immediately. Did I say something wrong? “I guess you're right, I really don't.” He responded with a long sigh. “Well here's your chance then.” I said with a smile before walking ahead to meet up with Alfred who was with Sandy and her father. We were halfway through the marked-out road, with Gina expl
***MIRABELLA'S POV*** “Earth to Mirabella.” Roman's voice snapped me out of my trance and I glanced up at him with a smile. “What did you say?” I asked him and a small frown appeared on his face. “You've been this way since you got back from the trip last week and yet you won't tell me what happened. Anyway, I was just reminding you of our new client coming in this afternoon, I hope you still remember?” He asked in a somewhat serious tone and I bobbed my head. “Logan West, yeah I remember.” I responded and he nodded. “Now can you tell me what happened? Did everything go well with Easton?” “The trip was really fun and Alfred loved every moment of it.” I replied with a bright smile and Roman raised a brow at me. “Just Alfred?” “Okay fine. You can say that things between Easton and I have changed since after the trip.” I responded and Roman smiled faintly. “So you're giving him a second chance?” He asked but I could sense a small warning in his question. “I mean, you're the one
***EASTON'S POV*** Mirabella's words kept repeating at the back of my mind as I watched her retreating figure. I couldn't understand what went wrong. We were doing just fine and I thought I was finally succeeding in winning her over but hearing her say those words, I knew she was back to being cold towards me, but why? “Mr. Grey, your fiancé is still waiting for you in your office.” Emma said and I furrowed my brows. “My fiancé?” I asked with a frown and she nodded slightly. “A lady came by earlier looking for you. She said she was your fiance so—” “So you let her into my office?!” I snapped and Emma flinched. “I'm sorry sir, I really thought she was your fiance —” "So you're saying that anyone that comes by claiming to be a family member, you'll just let them into my office?!" “I'm sorry sir, it won't happen again.” Emma said with her head bowed low and I shut my eyes, trying to calm my nerves. “It better not happen again.” I said in a warning tone before walking away and hea
***MIRABELLA'S POV*** “Let me take that.” Roman said as he collected the bags from me. “Thank you.” I responded with a slight smile as we walked into his apartment. “Mommy, why did we suddenly move?” Alfred asked with a curious gaze. “Mommy needs to take care of a few things so it's best if we stay where it's more convenient.” I responded but the look of Alfred's face told me he didn't buy my excuse. Of course he wouldn't, he was a smart kid. “But what of Grandma and Grandpa? Why can't I stay with them?” He asked with a slight frown. "Roman will take you to see your grandparents whenever you want, Alfred." I responded with a smile and he nodded a response. “I'll put your things in the guest room.” Roman said with a slight smile and I nodded before settling down on the couch. I let out a long sigh as I ran my hand through my hair. I wasn't running away, I just needed space. “All settled in.” Roman said as he came out of the room and sat on the opposite couch next to me. “Th
***MIRABELLA'S POV***“All packed up?” Roman asked as he walked into the living room and I bobbed my head, smiling slightly.“How long did you say you'll be gone for?” “Just a day. I'll be back after inspecting the property. We should get there in about 8-9 hours so I'll have time to inspect everything.” I responded and Roman bobbed his head.“Do you need me to come with? I will cancel my program for today and go with you if you just say the word.”“I can take care of myself, Roman. You don't need to worry about me.” I responded with a reassuring smile and Roman let out a sigh.“Alright then, I'll drop you off at the airport before heading to the office.”I didn't refuse his offer as I knew it was the only way to put his mind at ease. I was going to Malibu, California to inspect the property Logan had mentioned during our meeting. I needed to gather as much information as I could to build up a strong case in court.The court hearing was a few days away and this was the last step for
***MIRABELLA'S POV*** I quickly pulled away from his hold and created a distance between us. “Mr. Grey, what are you doing here?” I asked, staring at him intently. “You haven't been picking my calls, and you haven't been home for a while. I was worried —” “So you tracked me down to my court hearing?” I asked, cutting him off. “Mirabella, please can we talk?” Easton asked, his gaze pleading for me to hear him out. I was tempted to give in but quickly snapped out of it. I turned to Logan who was still standing behind me as he observed Easton keenly. “Where did you say we were having lunch?” I asked and he turned to me with a smile. “Anywhere you like. I know a fine restaurant downtown but if you have somewhere else you want to go—” “Let's go then.” I said with a smile and Logan bobbed his head while stretching out his hand to me. I was about to take his hand when I felt another hand pull me back slightly. “Mirabella, if you're doing this to make me jealous —” “Make you jealo
***MIRABELLA'S POV***“He's injured pretty badly. He got into an accident on his way home.” Lola responded and my heart skipped a beat.“Send me the address of the hospital. I'll be there—”“He's actually home, ma'am.” Lola responded, cutting me off and I furrowed my brows.“What?! Didn't you just say he got into an accident?” I asked with a frown.“He is being treated by the family doctor.” She replied and I let out a sigh.“Take me home.” I instructed the driver and he maneuvered the vehicle, taking a U-turn.We got home minutes later and I dashed out of the car, instructing the driver to take Alfred to his room. I met Lola pacing in the living room and she let out a heavy sigh the moment she saw me.“How is he? Where is he?” I asked, my voice laced with panic.“He is in his study.” I bobbed at Lola before heading to the study and a frown settled on my face when I saw Dad sitting on his chair and going through some documents.He had a light bandage on his head and a few scratches
***MIRABELLA'S POV*** I slowly opened my eyes and was greeted by three familiar faces, Mom, Roman and Lola. “What happened?” I asked slowly as I tried to sit up. Roman helped me up immediately. “You almost gave me a heart attack, that's what happened.” Mom said, her tone was a bit harsh with a mix of sadness in them. “I told you to take it easy, ma'am. The test results are not out yet but I'm certain you collapsed from exhaustion.” Lola said with a sad expression. At that moment, the door came open and the doctor walked in. “How are you feeling, Ms. Brookwood?” He asked with a warm smile. “I feel fine doctor. Can I get discharged today?” “Of course but can you tell us what happened before you collapsed?” He asked while staring at me keenly. “I had a killer headache and the next thing I knew I was waking up here.” I replied and he hummed a response. “What's your sleeping routine? Do you work late hours?” He asked and I slowly bobbed my head. “And have you been under a lot o
~KIARA~ The rest of the week was a blast. Phoenix and I really bonded over a short period of knowing each other. She was wild, more wild than myself but really cool. We had a lot in common too, including our undying love for fashion.“My boyfriend is hosting a party tonight. Wanna come?” Phoenix asked me as we both battled each other in a game of street fighter.I decided to hang out at her place after our classes were over.“I think I'll pass. I promised to spend the night with my sis —”“Are you her babysitter? Come on, Kiki. I'm talking lots of drinks, yummy snacks and hot guys! How can you possibly turn this down over a night with your sis when you can spend the rest of your life with her?” Phoenix probed and I let out a sigh.I did say she was wild.The offer was great but I wasn't interested in hot guys. I just wanted one - Gabriel. And so far, I've been doing a really shitty job at getting him to fall for me. I haven't even seen him ever since he showed up at the apartment, an
~KIARA~It was as though the air in my lungs had vanished and I was suddenly breathless, my heart thudding violently against my chest and I could feel the palm of my hands getting wet. Why was I so nervous? I guess I wasn't expecting to see him first thing upon my arrival.“Hey, Kiddo. Sandy told me she would be here, so I came to pick her up.” Gabriel said with a small smile on those deliciously looking lips of his — godmanit what's wrong with me!“Oh... Um, she left a while ago.” I stuttered so badly that I wished the ground would just swallow me whole.But then it suddenly hit me. Sandy did this on purpose! Else why would she ask Gabriel to pick her up when she had her own wheels and she literally rushed out of the apartment. I bet she didn't even need to go to the clinic today.“Oh, well in that case —”“Would you like to come in?” I asked, cutting him off. I mean if Sandy wanted to play matchmaker, then I might as well make the most of it.“Sure.” He shrugged and I stepped as
~KIARA~I took a deep breath as I crossed the main gates of Ousen University, a bright smile on my face. I was finally in Ousen! My transfer application got approved a month ago, and now I was to complete my registration before finally being seen as an official Ousen student.“First day here?” I turned to the side and noticed a girl standing next to me. Her appearance took me aback at first but at second glance, it settled in.Her hair was a mix of purple and black, parted at the side and stopped just above her shoulders. She wore a black strapless crop top and light blue bum short, and had a bird tattoo on her shoulder which stopped some distance before her elbow, and lastly, a nose piercing.She was giving off gothic vibes and at first glance, one would think she was a meanie but I wasn't one to judge people based on appearance... Well since Natasha of course.“How did you know?” I asked with a slight smile.“You're standing at the gates with a bright smile on your face as though y
~SANDY~“Sandy, take me with you when next you go to meet your aunt.” Kiara suddenly blurted out and I turned to her with a smile.“You sure?”“Of course. I want to meet your cousins and who knows, Andrew might just be my type.” She squirled and I chuckled softly.“Over Gabriel already?” I asked her with a smirk and she stared at me in shock, her expression laced with panic as her eyes darted around the living room as though searching for someone or something.“Why would you say that out loud? What if Alfred heard you?” She asked worriedly.“Heard what?” Alfred walked in that moment and Kiara's face lost all colors.We were both in the living room, watching a movie and chatting. It's been ages since we spent time together this way and I decided to make the most of every little time at hand.Hailey had suddenly gone back home due to an emergency and we haven't heard from her for almost a week now.I really hope she was doing alright as this was unlike her to be unreachable for so long.
~SANDY~As disappointed as I was that I couldn't get my release, my priority at that moment was chasing after Kiara who had run out of the room after obviously being traumatized by what she had just seen.“Kiara, Kiara!” I yelled out her name but she kept running until she reached the living room before I finally caught up with her, dragging her back by her hand.“What were you thinking, Sandy?! I know I wanted you and my brother to be together but not like this! He's engaged for goodness sake!” Kiara scolded me but I simply smiled at her, happy she wasn't upset based on me being with Alfred but rather because she thought he was still engaged.“Kiara —”“Don't try to reason with me. I'm telling Mom right now so you two don't have to suffer anymore. If you're too much of a coward to make your relationship public then I will!” She snapped, cutting me off and was about to walk away but I pulled her back again.“Kiara it's not like that —”“Don't try to tell me it's not what I think. I cl
~SANDY~I smiled the moment we walked out of the airport, inhaling the fresh cool breeze that was blowing non-stop.We were finally back in New York and it felt like I had been gone forever.“You ready?” Alfred asked as he walked up to me, taking my hand in his and I bobbed my head in response, a bright smile on my face.We got to the mansion soon enough and Alfred rang the doorbell which opened shortly after, revealing a rather grumpy Kiara.Her face lit up the moment she saw me and she ran past Alfred as she engulfed me in a tight hug.“Sandy! My gosh you're finally back.” She beamed and I hugged her back tightly.“It's good to see you too, Kiki.” Alfred sighed and Kiara turned to him with a small smile.“Since you brought Sandy back in one piece, I guess I'm happy to see you too.” She responded before dragging me into the house.Mr. Easton had just settled down on the dining table, ready to have his breakfast when his gaze landed on us.“Sandy?” He called just to be certain and I b
~SANDY~ I slowly opened my eyes, feeling sore all over, especially between my legs. I felt a heavy weight like a blanket keeping me still and slowly realized it was Alfred's big arms wrapped protectively around me. My cheeks flushed as the memories of last night resurfaced. I couldn't believe what we did, what I did last night. It was as though I had been possessed by a lustful sex driven demon or something that just couldn't get enough of it. I slowly turned around, trying not to wake Alfred up. He was still fast asleep and looked utterly worn out. I did that. I must have drained him out last night, and to think it was actually my first time! “Did you sleep well?” His hoarse voice resonated in the room and I widened my eyes in shock. How long has he been awake?! He slowly opened his eyes, his beautiful hazel green eyes meeting my gaze. “Good morning.” He smiled at me and I found myself burying my face in the sheets. I didn't know how to face him after what happened. I didn'
~ALFRED~ As Sandy rode me, my hands found her hips, guiding her as she increased the pace, her breathy moans mingling with mine. We were two halves of a whole, our bodies moving in perfect harmony as we chased our release. “I love you!” She cried out, her body shuddering as she came, her inner walls clamping down on my cock. But she didn't stop, instead continuing to ride me with renewed fervor. I realized in that moment that I had unleashed a horny, sex-starved beast within Sandy. Sandy’s hunger for me was insatiable. As I tried to catch my breath, she reached for my hand and placed it on her breasts, urging me to pinch and twist her nipples as she rode me. “Oh, yes baby!” She moaned out while I cursed under my breath, letting out low groans of pleasure. My hips bucked against her, matching her frantic pace as I lost myself in the waves of ecstasy. I groaned as I came inside her once more, my release mingling with hers as we collapsed onto the bed in a sweaty heap. But
~ALFRED~ I broke the kiss after what seemed like forever, giving Sandy room to catch her breath as I leaned my head against hers. “This is your chance to back down, Sandra Willows. If we keep going at this rate, I won't stop until I've claimed all of you, every inch of you, and every fiber in your body as mine.” I warned but the look in her eyes told me she wanted this just as much as I did. “Take me, Alfred. I want you. All of you.” She breathed and I reconnected our lips almost immediately, this time in a more gentle kiss. I lifted her up in one swift motion, walking towards the dinning table and gently placing her on it without breaking the kiss. The kiss was a slow burn, our lips moving together in a sensual dance. I savored the taste of Sandy's lips, drinking in her moans and sighs as my hands roamed her body. Her skin was soft beneath my touch, her curves fitting perfectly into my palms. I felt her hands grip my shoulders, her fingers digging into my skin as our kiss intens