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Stephano's eyes were blazing with rage as he watched the news of her engagement to his own twin brother. Their engagement was filling the entire Internet since last night and taking the entire media by storm.To think he was holding himself for four days to give her time. Time to accept that they belonged together. Only he knew how cruel it was for him to not pick up his phone and call her, nor even choose to drive over to see her. Back at his office he saw how scared she was of him for the very first time. He saw fear and terror gleaning in her blue pooled eyes.And, he only got to his office this morning after forcing himself out of bed because all he dreamt about was her. It was the only place he could find her looking at him with all the love she had for him. It was only in his dreams that she was willing to kiss him and allow him to make love to her countless times. His heart was aching beyond measure and all he longed for was to see her. But this time he had chosen to not think
He then looked up to her as a surge of passion and lust ran through his body. “You only belong to me, red flower.” He dictated before he grabbed her close and slammed his cold lips against hers. His lips melted once they touched her warm quivering mouth. His insides burst up with heat as he plunged his body against hers and pushing her back more against the drawers. Rose's eyes was widened not expecting his sudden claim on her mouth. His lips were terribly soft against hers making her body jolt up with betrayal. She had to tug onto his shoulders as he pressed himself more against her. His lips ravaging her and not wanting to part his lips away from hers. His kiss was needy and wanting. It was like his life had depended on this one kiss. Rose hated when her body was soon contacting the same heat as his. How her body was giving in to this temptation. She hated him and, yet, her body was pulsing and wanting to suppress under his needs. She shivered and when he chewed on her lower lip
Rose took another breath for the eleventh time while looking at the mirror. Her eyes slightly heavy possibly from the lack of sleep she had. She was turning and tossing on her bed until late morning. She bit her mouth while her hands tightly griped the chair that was set in front of the vanity and a long oval mirror hanging above the vanity.She didn't even want to look at the wedding dress that was stashed aside on the small dressing table. It wasn't even that beautiful but this wasn't a love wedding afterall. A little frown graced her face knowing that she was about to get married for real. She recalled always having this dream for the longest of times since she was a little girl.The white gown, the hairdo, the ornaments placed on the bride and the beautiful bouquet of her best flower which was the red rose. And, her father by her side to walk her down the aisle. Not even her father knew about this and then she exhaled before looking at the wall clock that kept on ticking and crash
Rose already made her way into the car outside the church. Any longer in there and she was going to loose it with everyone who continued to congratulate her on her happy married life. The smiling faces from those people was only making her feel like she had just made the worst mistake in her life. But she couldn't stop herself from backing out. She looked out the window to see Azazel walking out shortly with his friends. Some whispering something in his ears and the others all laughing and giggling. Rose snorted. She was in here wrecking her brain on how to tell everyone about their wedding and her husband was busy acting so cool like everything was all fine. And, Rose only wished she had the same chilled spirit as Azazel. With a heavy sigh she turned around adjusting her wedding dress that was beginning to itch all over her neckline before resting her head against the backseat. Her eyes staring up at the car's black leather ceiling. Her mind completely clouded with thoughts about h
Hearing Stephano's name and knowing that he also knew about her marriage made Rose shudder with an unknown fear.Sierra looked at the two people standing before them and did put on a smile. But one could tell it was a forced smile. Mason was trying his best to stay composed. It was one thing to announce their engagement to the entire media without their families' knowledge but a different story of going to marry secretly in an ancient catholic church.“I don't understand what's happening sweetheart.” Mr Foyer whispered and holding his temples. His forehead had already gotten worry lines. Rose inhaled sharply but knew that she wasn't alone. Azazel was by her side and him holding her hand tightly assured her of it all.But then again Stephano knowing about them right now continued lingering in her mind. She couldn't even focus entirely on the set of people who had lots of questions for them.“I wonder when this all even started?” Bronya asked still reeling in the shock but also smiling
The hall resonated with a massive round of applause as he walked over the front and stepped onto the big stage. Standing behind a tall glass podium he cleared his throat after having flashed a grim smile. His eyes blazing at the crowd like they were all his enemies.The hall went silent after they heard him clear his throat. It sounded husky and deep like a base. He had his long arms rested on both sides of the podium touching the edges with his callous hands. The cameras constantly flashing and getting into his view every now and then. He couldn't wait for it to be all over and done with. He didn't want to be here in the first place but a commitment was a commitment.“First of all thank you all for having me here. It is an honour for my company to be able to invest a lot of our money into this massive charitable fundraiser that helps orphaned kids and also help in developing countries in Africa that are mostly underdeveloped.” He paused to take in a breath as he sucked in the air aro
“I'll go get more drinks.” Rose announced as she stepped foot inside her kitchen and walking by the refrigerator. She opened it and already took out few numbers of canned soft drinks and beers. She was excited and happy. It wasn't everyday that her home was crowded with lots of people she didn't know. Today was Azazel's birthday and Rose had taken it upon herself to make today a special day for Azazel. Even though it might look like she was trying too hard but she knew she had to for appearances but also because she wanted to do this much for Azazel. “I can help you with it miss.” Her maid Violet walked over her and Rose looked up to see her carrying a large tray of lasagna and fried chicken out of the kitchen. “Don't worry Violet. I've got this.” She smiled and sent the maid away. Azazel was still a man of many friends and acquaintances. Even though he had become much serious in pursuing his life, his lifestyle of carrying many friends didn't leave him. Their living room was fille
Rose felt her chest constricting and her heartbeat racing fast. She was sure he must be hearing the thumping of her heart. From his ragged breathing she could tell it was him. She gulped with her hands on the phone that was now glued to her ear.Both of them were silent and she didn't know whether she should speak. He was calling after a month and the first thing that poked her mind was to wish him also a happy birthday but she dared not even speak about it but she also couldn't hang up.Stephano was also at a loss for words. It took him everything to pick up his phone and dial his brother's number. The brother he believed betrayed him brutally. He didn't know if it was something he could forgive but paving the way out for them wasn't something he would have done but then he recalled his grandfather's words. He followed his grandfather's advice and decided to leave.But today was a special day. And, Stephano knew his body wouldn't sit well with going to bed and not wishing his own bro
“We both are right here waiting for you, love.” Stephano gestured with a warm smile while holding their little six months old baby girl Arielle closely in his arms. Her tiny feet moved to graze Stephano's arm.Rose didn't want to shed any tears but she couldn't help it. Today was her surgery and she didn't want to get her hopes up. It was a fifty percent chance of success but Rose only chose to think about the beautiful family she had created in the last half a year. The nurses were pulling at her stretcher and taking her into the operating room.She saw Stephano's face and her little angel before the doors closed and she looked up to heaven. She had wanted to hear more than anything. It was the reason she had stalled her wedding until now. She wanted to also have Arielle before going into surgery. Doctor Drausio and the two other doctors smiled at her and Rose only inhaled sharply. This was her second ear operation and she didn't want to think about it anymore. She had now left it al
Rose groaned as she slowly opened her eyes. Her ears immediately working to pick up some faint beeping sounds. Her vision was blurry but was staring at something white before she clearly saw the white ceiling above her.Looking down she saw the cannula fixed in the back of her hand and attached to a long tube of a bag that hanged on a metal stand just beside her bed. Her breathing was normal and she only then realized she was at a hospital. She tried to recall what happened but only made her head throb.Rose looked to her side and found Stephano sleeping on the long couch. She blinked and again wanted to recall and then saw herself being bound. She recalled her breathing growing hard and intense. Someone had held her arm behind and then her eyes saw a white cloth coming towards her nose. She was quick to smell the chloroform and once it was on her nose everything went black.She winced more feeling her head now running over the place. She stirred and Stephano groaned before opening hi
Stephano tried to wiggle his arms but only found the ropes tightening him more. He groaned and saw Rose walk back to stand beside Joel. Stephano's jaw hardened when he saw Joel's arm now coming to rest on Rose's waist from behind. He had never loathed anyone as much as he did for Joel right now. He was a sudden disease like the covid that came to plague his entire family. He couldn't help but look at Rose again. Why hadn't she recognized him? Her eyes seemed so distant and so far away from him. It was as if she was not his Rose anymore. But he knew she wasn't in her right senses. He was soon beginning to dread the thoughts about what that maniac might have given her.“Are you still wondering what I did to her?” Joel read what was in his mind and Stephano couldn't help but want to punch that smug face of his hard and make him scream in pain.Joel brought Rose closer to him and about to kiss her in the mouth when Stephano growled loudly at the top of his deep voice. “HEY! DON'T FUCKING
Few Hours Ago, The choppers had now passed the Russia borders. The air traffic control had given them the clear signal to get into the cold sky. “It's damn freezing here in Russia.” Mason now had on his long coat while Stephano seemed unbothered by the cold. His eyes keenly stared outside the window. His hands moving on his thighs with an inpatient face. His entire demeanour was relentless and all he wanted to do was to have that bastard in his hand and kill him brutally. “We'll get him son.” Mason told him but Stephano didn't want to hear anything right now. He already had his gun in hand and anxiously waiting for the choppers to land on the ground. “How long till we land?” He impatiently asked the pilot. “We'll be landing in half an hour Mr De Luan.” Stephano relaxed back on his seat and had his eyes back at the window. He could see the entire city of Russia bathed in a cold like mist. Unlike Spain still wanting to enter winter, Russia had beat them to it. The cold breeze coul
“It can't be...” Azazel blinked for the third time before hearing Joel laugh out. “I can get you some water to wash out your face. Maybe then you can see more clearly.” Joel smirked but Rose only looked at Azazel with no visible expression on her face.“You are alive Rose. You are...But you died in the fire? Stephano found your body...” And, Azazel paused only to turn his gaze towards Joel. His face immediately scrunched in disgust when his arms were wrapped around Rose's waist. He looked at Rose again and couldn't recognize her. Her face looked like she had been hypnotized.Azazel only wondered who this guy was and why he had him and Rose kidnapped. Looking at him again Azazel could tell he wasn't older than 20 to 23 years of age. “Who are you and what the hell do you want with us?” Azazel gritted this time before groaning when one of the guys kicked him in the stomach.Rose flinched hearing him groan and Joel had to touch her face prompting her to look at him. “You shouldn't look at
“Who the fuck is Joel? Can someone explain this to me!” Stephano looked from his dad to his mom hoping one of them could answer. He still couldn't forget how his father's face had gone a little pale but then looked at his mom.“Mom...”“He...he was your father's elder half brother.” Sierra repiled gaining her composure. It was like she was reminded of a terrible past when it came to Joel. The man was a real piece of shit in her eyes. Never worth even looking at.Stephano was shocked to the bones. He was never informed that he had an uncle until now. And, why wasn't he informed. And, then it hit him. “He was?... He's dead?”“We don't know. He disappeared without a trace years ago.” Mason had now taken back his seat looking a little puzzled.“Well he doesn't look like he died all those years ago. This picture is just over ten years old dad!” Stephano informed and Mason looked at Sierra. “Where did you find this picture Stephano?” Mason asked.“That fucking bastard led us there!” Stepha
As the city's lights blurred past the window in his car Stephano thought of her. The inner turmoil in his heart was weighing heavily on him. He didn't know how he could move on. Every second her face was etched in his mind and soul. His body craved for her presence every damn second of the day.It had only been three days since her death so it was still a fresh bruise on his heart. But unlike any other bruise he knew his heart won't heal for as long as he lived. He could never find happiness anymore and was merely pushing through life with one goal in his mind. One that he planned to pursue until he took his last breaths.He took a sharp turn and paused getting his feet onto the brakes. The car had halted in front of a flower shop. The display of flowers outside the shop were mostly roses. It was also Rose's favourite flowers. He couldn't help but think that Rose would have liked to have seen her room filled with her favourite flowers. Something she could sniff in and have that wide b
Stephano constantly crashed his foot against the accelerator almost making it loose it's functionality. He had broken three traffic rules on his way back to his apartment building. He was anxious and confused. His pulse was very high and he felt his body shivering.He tightly held onto the steering wheel while gritting and cursing. He tried to stay calm but even his mind was fighting against it. The truth was he didn't know if Rose was still alive. Not knowing what was happening was killing him. He had dialled Judith's cellphone number for the ninth time now but was found switched off. His insides were burning him knowing he could be too late in saving her.He didn't know who this enemy was but one thing he knew was that he wasn't stupid and he kept on blaming himself for not seeing things this clearly. The fact that the enemy got to know about Rose's pregnancy got him all the more agitated and anxious. He wondered how he got to know about it. He had only told his family last night an
Rose got down to the kitchen and stood in front of the refrigerator. She opened it only to find the entire fridge packed and stocked with groceries and foods. Her stomach sounded good when her eyes settled on the ingredients and foods in the fridge. She wondered if Stephano had told somebody to stock his apartment.She got out the bread and made some quick sandwiches for herself. She made three for herself and was still contemplating whether to make some for Stephano. No doubt she was still upset with him for what he did at his parents' house but she couldn't starve him. Only recalling how he had driven the car all the way from the beach house down here made her decide to make sandwich for him as well.She was getting the fresh lettuce on the bread when she felt large pair of arms coming to snake around her belly. She instantly went stiff as a board but slowly relaxed when his scent came to her nose. She also sensed tension in his body and she couldn't help but look at him from the co