VICTORIA'S POV ... I yawned and stretched my hands, waking up while rubbing my eyes. That stingy man, really exhausted me last night! I rolled over to hold my husband but met with emptiness only. I frowned and turned to the other side to see if he is beside Leo. But no. Leo is sleeping alone in his cot. My eyes fell on the closed bathroom door. Is he there? Guess, I need to check. I get off the bed lazily and went to the bathroom only to meet silence again. Wait, he is not in the bathroom either? Then where is he? Soon, I checked in the walk-in closet and the verandah. All of them are empty. Slowly, I dragged myself to the bed and slumped at the edge, lying flat on the bed, wearing only his white shirt. I don't remember wearing this. Maybe, he put it for me. But, the question is, where is he at this time? Should I call? Generally, he would be sleeping at this hour and not out of bed! I thought once before stretching my hand to pull my mobile phone and suddenly something dropped
VICTORIA'S POV ... 'The man was David, President Edwards's assistant.' That line wasn't only a line for me, but an eradication of my conviction. My phone was pressed to my ear and my eyes were glued to my brother, who was now squatting before my baby, playing with his nephew, unaware of my gaze on him. I am frozen on the ground. Never in my life had I ever imagined that the man who called me was one of the closest people to Antonio. No, I don't doubt my brother. I know him and he would never do anything to harm me but always protected me and even will forever. But Daniel? He is someone Antonio trusted a lot. How am I going to put my inner turmoil aside and investigate this matter? "Ma'am? Are you there?" I heard Sgae's worried tone from the other side and nodded my head. "Hmm, listening. Just a second." I replied and after taking one last look at my happy family, I stepped out of the living room. I rushed to my room and closed the door carefully. This is getting too much complica
ALESSANDRO'S POV ... "I have let it go... My position and Reywalt." I started speaking as I felt Victoria silently holding my hand. I just left a note for her this morning and as I came back, she didn't even ask me the reason but supported me in silence, giving me enough courage that I needed. I looked at the people in front of me. They didn't say anything, only Vincent (Mr Edwards) nodded at me, asking me to speak. I sighed inwardly and continued, "I know this sounded weird at this point, but what Grandma did back then wasn't right to Dominic either. He might come an illegitimate way but it was never his fault. I also understand Grandma's situation and appreciate her courage and tolerance power. Still, it doesn't justify when she tried to kill Dominic. Moreover ... That day five years ago, it was Victoria who accidentally was present in that fire incident and Dominic almost lost his life while saving her. And if he didn't appear to save her that night, I wouldn't get her." I kisse
VICTORIA'S POV ... Soon, we entered the apartment David lives. He stays on the fifth floor by Sage's information. I rang the doorbell and a few seconds later, a young woman around my age opened the door. She has brown hair and soft brown eyes and a sweet smile. She at first was surprised and then smiled, "Yes?" "Hi, I am Victoria Edwards. I am here to meet David Barron. Is he home?" I asked. She blinked once and then nodded. "Yes, he..." But before she could speak, we heard, "Who is it, Adele?" A male tone appeared. It was David. However, he paused and his jaw almost hit the ground when his eyes dropped on us. "Miss Edwards..." "Yeah," His wife smiled Turing to him. "She is looking for you, love." His wife said before stepping away to let her husband come forward. My eyes fell on his dark one and I could sense the nervousness that he kept failing to hide. "Ah... Miss Edwards. How can I help you, ma'am? Is everything alright?" "Well, just here to ask if my brother is fine? I he
AUTHOR'S POV... A pink flash of thunder lit up, piercing the chest of the dark sky. Raining, nonstop. Wind is blowing heavily and amidst all the turbulence of nature, a male figure, covered in a black hoodie, moving forward. Determined to ignore the stubbornness of angry nature. He didn't stop at all. The turmoil in his mind is much more conflicted than the weather. His fury is non-compared to nature itself. He is hell bound to take his revenge and not even the cold rain water can subsidies it. He only stopped in front of a dark house in the dark forest. People don't like to get close to this jungle because of the rumours, yet he did. His flame of revenge brought him here. He stared at the house, as his cold blue eyes looked around alarmingly. The heavy smell of wet soil, mixed with the darkness of the place, making it a horror movie scene. But his heart is void of fear. It was covered with so much fire that the emotion called fear couldn't really touch his soul. He stepped forw
VICTORIA'S POV... 'He wants to kill you.' That is the one thing that kept roaming in my head since yesterday. Mafia Manchini wants to kill me, but why!? David does not know the reason. Manchini went to him and threatened him with his family. He asked to kidnap me and handed me to him. And David didn't have any other choice but to oblige his order. But, while trying to find a way to get me, He find out that Camilla was also behind me. Manchini then asked him to do this together with her. And he did. But, when David wanted to take me away, killing Camilla, Aless and Dominic appeared there to save me. And David was forced to stop and silently move aside. Manchini asked him to wait for his order to take further action. But, still, the question is the same, Why he wants to kill me!? There was no reason for The Italian Mafia to cross paths with me! This time I warned David to let me know when the order comes again. I had no other choice but to threaten him and only that way, I would le
VICTORIA'S POV... Waiting... This has turned into a regular term of my life. Waiting is essential and I am losing my patience! It's been almost fifteen minutes since that nurse asked me to wait here and I am still waiting. A little bit frustrating though, I need to know what is going on. Suddenly, the door opened and I saw Surgeon Roanld walking inside. His blue operation gown has been removed and now he is in his formal shirt and pant. He came in and closed the door before pulling the curtains down, not taking a single possibility to let anyone see inside, I guess. He checked the room again and then came to his seat and looked at me with his clear deep eyes. So confusing and suspicious... "You are late to come, don't you think so?" He asked and I felt a little guilty in my heart as I lowered my head slowly. "Yes, I am late. But, I was in an emotional turbulence, you see? I almost forgot about it. But, I am here after handling ourselves." I explained. Surgeon Ronald nodded. "
AUTHOR'S POV... Getting out of the restaurant, Dominic straight went inside his car and asked the driver to get him to Reywalt. His face turned cold and his emotions changed fully. He went there to hypnotise Victoria but it turned the opposite! She wasn't hypnotised and even returned the bracelet He gave to her! He brought out his phone and dialled his mother's number only before he pulled the shield that detached him from the driver. After two rings, she received the call. "Oh, hi son..." "Son, my foot!" Dominic was desperate. "Nothing worked as you said!? What the fuck are you doing!?" He slowly yelled to Carmella. Carmella raised her brow as she leaned against her bed. Her lips raised in a little smirk. "Don't be so rude to your mom, Dominic. Patience is the key, didn't I say it before?" Dominic clenched his fists. "I have given you everything you wanted! Then why it still does not work!? Are you surely a witch or just a..." "Enough, Dominic." Carmella's tone hardened and Do
Hello dear readers, I know I am always late to update chapters here. I apologise for that. Lately some of you were very upset about me leaving this story unfinished. I never intended to abandon it completely. I was trying to work on it and struggling honestly. However, I will return with it as soon as I am stable enough to continue. And for my other story 'Down the memory lane: marry me again, dear wife' is completed. Please, do give it a try. Also, 'tempted by her forbidden Alpha' and 'disguised bride of the ruthless duke' they are also completed stories, please do give it a try. Thank you...
LILY... "He has been stabbed over 15 times. The killer might hate him so much. His neighbour felt something was wrong and went to check. Sigh... The poor woman must be in trauma after the scene." Max said. "Umm... Anything else?" I asked, Sitting in the opposite of his desk. "I mean, who could be the killer? Any hint?" Max shook his head. "Not yet." He looked around before lowering his tone, "And you must not be too curious about this matter. He was involved in the politician murder case and now this happened. It's dangerous, Lily." Closing my notebook, I chuckled. "Are you seeing me after danger the first time?" He sighed, narrowing his eyes, "Better my name is not connected to this case. Inspector Brian was my senior and this is morally a crime for me to share any inside news with you. But..." He let out a helpless huff. "What could I do? You're a friend I couldn't deny." "You're an amazing friend both personally and professionally." I stood up. "I'll leave now." "Hmm, don't
LILY... I yawned, stretching my hands and fluttered my eyes open. The narrow ray of light was entering through the little window of my room. I smiled. It's a good and very free morning of my life. I couldn't help the grin broke on my lips... So refreshing to think that I kicked out a huge toxicity of my life! Sooo Good! Fluttering my eyes again, I looked at the small window. But, why does it feel so close this morning? I mean, sleeping on the couch, this window is a bit away from me, isn't it? Or, was I wrong? As if to answer my question, something firm wrapped around my waist, making me confused as well as alert... "Good Morning..." A deep husky tone muttered beside my ear. Fuck! I immediately jumped out of bed only to fall on my butt "AaGh!" I cried out and looked at the intruder only to gasp in agony, "Leo!" His bluish-green gaze was on me, frowning. "What stunt are you playing this morning?" He asked in a groggy voice, turning me dumbfounded. "I am playing!?" I barked at h
LEO... I woke up in the late afternoon. Couldn't sleep the entire night thinking about the ridiculous shit I did in the club. I fucking kissed her! Her soft lips felt like cotton candy, and her soft berry scent was delicious... Since the day I met her, I wanted to kiss her and finally, I did, but... Now I want more even though it happened at a crucial moment, I couldn't stop thinking the feeling of her! That woman was insanely climbing all over my thoughts! After that kissing incident, I kept myself shut to not do something more crazy. Though I don't know how long I could maintain this peace. Every time I think of her, my imagination runs wild and the effect is clear under my trousers! Sigh... Sitting on the bed, I looked around. Lily was nowhere to be seen. Wait... Where is she? It's Sunday today and she's still out for work? Such a pathetic life of a reporter! That woman really does not care about her safety, does she? What if she faces sort of the same troubles? I'm not beside
LILY... Not even three days passed and on the fourth day, I was standing right in front of the hell. I swore to not appear here after that insult but here I am, again I am here because Mom called me this morning. At the age of Fifteen, I left this mansion. It's been over nine years since she called me. I know I shouldn't after that night but I couldn't deny her because of the promise I made to Theo. If it wasn't for Grandma, I wouldn't bother to show up here ever. Taking a deep breath I stepped inside. Surprisingly, no one stopped me and I went to the hall. Alyssa, Ruby and Dad were Sitting there. The environment was gloomy. Something definitely happened here. "You called me?" I directly asked Ruby. For some reason, my usual fear wasn't working anymore. Probably because Grandma's safety was managed. She looked up at me. Her cold eyes were sending chills at my way. Beside her, Alyssa was leaning on her shoulder with her bloodshot eyes. "How dare you get in here!?" She roared at m
LILY... Lord! I messed up! What to do now!? It's not my first time doing such a thing, yet I am frozen here. And before I realised, I was pulled back hastily as Leo covered the crack. "W-we need to leave," I muttered before opening the storeroom door to leave but paused at the sight of those men. Shit! They smelled us here! Immediately closing the door, I backed up. Hope they don't enter here. "What the fuck!? Are you always this clumsy!?" Leo hissed. "Who gave you the access to become a crime reporter!?" I was already annoyed and his taunts were worsening it. However, my annoyance died inside when footsteps neared the store room. Shadows of suspicious footsteps were just outside the door. I backed away, hitting my back at Leo's chest. I could feel his rigid figure. The knob of the door twisted and my heartbeat stopped for a moment. Suddenly, Leo grabbed me by the waist, pushing me on something hard and his lips followed mine next, stiffing me on the place. In the next second th
LILY... Sigh... I stood helplessly in the phone booth, begging that annoyed specimen to bring my phone. Could my day be any worse than this? "Please, Leo. I need my phone now." I pleaded again. "You're asking a sick man, who is almost bedded because of you, to bring your phone to you because You're careless? Hmm, interesting..." His reply came from the other side. "What if I decline?" "No, please! I beg you! I need my phone, Leo. It's important, please!" I said, defeated. No more stingy with my pleas. "Ah, I don't want to... But, I guess, I will consider you this time only..." He paused and I was eager, "Only what?" I urged impatiently. "Only if you make breakfast for me every morning and don't nag me sleeping on your bed." "....." I could definitely feel a smirk on his face even on the phone. This fucking arshole! "Leo, don't you think it's too much?" I gritted my teeth. "Is it?" He asked as if there was no one innocent than him! "Alright then, help yourself." "No, wait!" I
LILY... Rushing out for evidence at any hour was a part of my job. I accepted it as a part of my life because once I dreamt of becoming a crime reporter, I knew every day would be a new challenge for me. When Grandma used to live with me, she used to nag always for my safety and I used to kiss her cheeks and rush out with a smile. Since she was admitted to the hospital, no one did her part for me. Tonight was the same or it could be, if Leo didn't show concern for me before I left the house. Though I was indifferent at that moment my heart convulsed with a warm feeling I had never tasted for more than a year. He was a stranger who somewhat forced into my life. A bit annoying but harmless. As a woman, staying with him under the same roof didn't give me insecurity. Though I would never admit this in front of him, I could not deny the fact either. I don't know who he is, where he came from or what happened to him. But Leo is a gentleman. A woman's instinct could never fail when it's
LEO... Is it even a time to go out? Didn't she remember what happened this evening? Fuck! I scratched my neck, feeling disturbed. Kept watching time again and again. It's almost Midnight and that woman is out of home! Does she even care for her security for once? I am stressed! More because I am worried about her when I shouldn't be! I mean, she is practically a stranger, but still, I am drawn to her. What happened this evening was proof. I have no memory, no particular known situation nor I am aware of my skills. I should have stayed away from those men and the most I could do was run away with her when she proposed. But, I didn't. My blood boiled when I saw the fear and helplessness in her eyes. It felt like I could rip the world apart who dared to hurt her. Those hazel eyes were pleading for salvation. In that moment something stirred in me and I wanted to keep her safe. I don't know if those guys were her enemy or some random teasers. Whoever they were, they shouldn't cross m