Leia's POV
My head banged. My lips were dry and I felt sore down there. Slowly I flicked my eyes open but instantly shut them back. My mind was abruptly thrown into panic mode. The knight in shining armor I had met last night at the club was somehow on top of me!After gathering enough courage, I opened my eyes once more. The settings looked unfamiliar and I was at a loss. It took a while before my brain finally gave me information about what happened last night. I buried my face in my palm in shame. How could I have been so stupid? I had sex with a man I knew nothing about. He was dashingly striking, but I should have kept it together.Pain ripped through my heart as I remembered how it all played out. I remembered it vividly, I threw myself at him because I was drawn to him. Above all, I did this because I couldn't bear to give out my virginity to the mafia boss my father had arranged for me. "You are wrong Leia, this makes no sense," I lectured myself and rage surged through me.I nudged him violently and he grunted. His eyes flicked open and he crawled up from my body. He sat on the edge of the bed and his full eyebrow furrowed in confusion. He must have realized the hatred and anger on my face.I sat up and rested my back on the bed's headboard. The sheet followed after me as I had grabbed one of its edges to cover my bare body."You lunatic!" I shouted at him and threw all that I could grab at him. "You're all a beast! You came to rescue me just to have me as your dinner!" I yelled. The anger that streamed through me was immense and hitting him alone did nothing to calm me down.He got angry at my sudden outburst and in a twinkle of an eye, he was all over me. He drew my legs down and my head fell back on the bed. He pinned me down with untold strength. His eyes held terror and I gulped in fear. I immediately regretted charging at him. It wasn't his fault that we ended up in bed. I had thrown myself at him, but I still felt angry for him failing to see through my drunk eyes last night."What is your problem?" he yelled at me and I flinched. I shut my eyes and shuddered in fear. He must have realized how terrified I was as he rolled off me and sat up. My eyes roamed the room and I saw my panties laying innocently on the floor. I dived for it and pulled it on quickly.I felt pain as the panties covered my mound. I was still wet from blood that had dripped away from me. I rummaged my hands through my already messy hair as I thought deeply of a way to make him pay."You know you can get sued for this!" I shot at him but he gazed at me with a casual demeanor. "For what?" He asked.The moment he said those words, anger coursed through me again. "Fuck you!" I screamed and resisted the urge to slap him."Relax, you were the one who threw yourself at me" he said mockingly and I snapped. I rushed at him and struck him hard on the face. "Did you not notice I was drunk?!" I yelled and flinched as I waited for his retaliation."You got sober at some point and you know it," he responded calmly but coldly. Oddly there was no hint of retaliation in his demeanor.He was right, I felt sober during the sex experience, but I was so carried away by the pleasure that I didn't want it to stop. Thinking back now, I can't really say the pleasure was great as it was accompanied with some pains.I pointed my finger angrily at him. "You will get sued for this. You have no idea who my father is. You are a dead meat already." With that said, I searched for my clothes. I didn't want to spend another second with him because I might end up losing my mind.I pulled on my pants and fixed on my already torn shirt. I secured the open space that was supposed to be buttoned up with my hand. I scowled at him once more and turned to leave, but he stopped me. "What?" I snapped at him and watched him get up from the bed. He knew he was naked and didn't care. I on the other hand couldn't help but gape at his masculine perfection. "God this man is so gorgeous!" my inner self screamed shamelessly and I couldn't help but agree.He went over to the bed drawer and emerged with an envelope which I presumed had money in it. He walked back to me all naked and I struggled to keep my cool. Little did he know that I was far from being at ease and if this was another temptation, he was really having his way. I moved backwards as I wheeled my thoughts from his vanity. Gently, he took my hand from my side and handed the small envelope over to me."Thanks for your time," he said gruffly as if daring me to reject it.Of course, I did. I hurled the envelope at his face and watched the money scatter all over the place. Did he think I was a whore who he could pay off and everything would be fine?"I don't want your filthy money!" I yelled out loud. His eyes darkened, and his lips moved without uttering a word. It was a certainty that he was angry and I had squashed his ego. I felt very pleased with myself and walked towards the door. "See you in court, psycho" I spat out and left.Leia! Come out of that room this minute!" My father banged the door with his hand. More tears went down my cheeks. I didn't want to come out. It was finally the day I had to meet with the Banda's family and I had my heart in my throat. I kept imagining different scenarios that could play out when I eventually go there. “Leia if you don't come out this minute, this door is going down and you'll regret ever locking it" my father roared from outside, but I didn't budge.My mother spoke. “Leia don't be stubborn. You need to go there now”"I don't want to get married to Jericho mum” I cried out."What nonsense did she just say?” I heard my father's strong hand banging hard against the door and I flinched. "You have been so soft on this girl, that's why she has the effrontery to act like this” as he said those words, more tears went down my cheeks. I had thought my father always pretended not to care about how I felt. At that point, I realized he never for once pretended.“Leia darling we
Jericho’s pov, Bullet beads of sweat dotted every part of my body as I raced on the track. My mind was preoccupied.I had sent down my men to find the woman I met in America, the one who crushed my impotence but the report was negative.My whole fantasy came to an end when my father brought up his alliance with Vatos Locos…he wanted me to get married and he's damn serious!I grunted and sped up as my thoughts became jumbled.My ears picked the sound of footsteps approaching and I turned in a sharp pivot. It was Alex, he was walking into the gym. "Your father asked for you," he said.“If it’s about getting dressed corporately to meet the Vatos Locos, tell him he should go fuck himself.” I jabbed, and focused on the track. I would have evaded this shit but my father held me bound. He threatened that he would give the mafia to another one of his countless children. I'd sacrificed so much for the organization and I can’t just hand it over to anyone. Perharps, I still have some fucker
From a distance, I saw her sitting on the pew close to the waterfall. I stood for a while to watch her and I sensed that she was sobbing with her head faced down. “What do you want?” came her growling voice.“Why did you walk out on my father!?” I roared.“None of your business!” She spat with irritation.I watched her silently and made to sit beside her. “Get out! I want to be alone!” She barked with authority. A mafia’s daughter indeed. I ignored her and sat down anyway. “Now, at least…tell me why you were crying,” I asked casually.“What do you care?!” She spat, turning her face away from me. Care? I don’t entirely care. And maybe I’m being intrusive right now but I'd like to satisfy my curiosity… Was she forced into this shit or is it something else? With that thought, I reached out my hands to touch her chin but she gripped my wrist and in a matter of seconds she twisted it back. It stings kind of but I’m used to pains. She let go after a few minutes, not hiding her disappo
Jericho's POVThe castle roared in felicitations as we all waited for my bride. My mind was preoccupied and I hoped everything would go as planned. Leia fainted yesterday after I dropped the bombshell about the pact that her parents made with my family.I was by her side and nursed her all through the night but when it was almost dawn, Alex came to drag me away, I had to get prepared. While I was lost in thought, my bride appeared. Her gown trailed behind her as she took each step elegantly into the castle. It was like the appearance of an angel on a red tarmac. The castle roared in appraisal and slowly, I rose to my feet, I was mesmerized but despite her alluring beauty, the anguish in her beautiful eyes was evident.She scanned through the crowd frantically and I saw her stagger slightly as realization dawned on her; her parents were nowhere to be found.Somehow, I had prepared for this and I began to walk towards her. I launched forward the moment she began to fall.She fell into
I sat on the bed in my room. I had stripped down the wedding gown and I was lightly dressed. I had sent out my maids and I was alone. All that Rya had said replayed in my head.“Wear the dress and wait for me,” a scoff escaped from my lips as I stared at the message from my phone. It was from the all-powerful Jericho. I peeled my eyes from the text and they landed on the red dress on the bed. I didn’t need to pick it up for me to know it was highly revealing. Just as I thought, Jericho saw me as his whore, not his wife. “Fuck you” I texted back without any fear. He could do his worst for all I cared. I hurled my phone to the bed. In anger, I grabbed the red dress from the bed, squeezed and then tossed it to the floor. What the fuck was he thinking? That I would wear the dress, lay on the bed, and wait for “my lord” to undress me. He had to be kidding me. I dragged my lazy feet to the bathroom to take a shower. The coldness of the water soothed my body and eased away my tension. I
“Get up now” the way his voice sounded calm and at the same time, authoritative baffled me. I didn’t stand up even though the vibration of his hoarse voice struck fear into my heart. My eyes were still shut. One thing was certain, I wasn’t going to stand up from where I lay. “We both know you aren’t sleeping, Leia” He said but I remained still. God, I wasn’t even breathing. I had to take a deep breath, but I was scared I would move too much if I did. “I guess you want it the hard way." I didn’t know what he meant until I felt his strong hand wrap around my arm and with little effort, he jacked me from where I was. One minute, I was faking sleep and the next I was up on my feet staring at Jericho’s intense eyes. I parted my lips to speak, but not a single word came out. “You weren’t sleeping after all” he didn’t give me a chance to speak. With my arm still in his hands, he pulled me to follow him. “You tossed it to the floor!” He was talking about the red dress. I swallowed har
I flicked my eyes open with a lopsided grin displayed on my lips. This was so satisfying. It felt so good that I beat myself up mentally. I was supposed to loathe this man.I turned around and realized that Jericho was already asleep beside me. I wondered how he could just sleep off after what we just had. Something felt disturbing, the priority of every marriage was supposed to be procreation but Jericho spilled his seeds rather than inside of me. I must look like one of the numerous girls that he fucks everyday.I was also not ready to babysit but the realization that Jericho saw me as a whore hit me hard.I rose to my feet to get a shower. My mind was preoccupied as I took my bath. My family sold me for fame and the one who bought me sees me as nothing but a sex object.I took enough time under the showers as I scrubbed away all my filthiness.I replaced my bathrobe and walked back to the bedroom. Alas! Jericho was gone.He was done with me and I am of no use for him anymore. I th
“Look here, Mr Harman,” I tried to sound dulcet but my voice proved guttural. “The delay of the shipment you ordered is because our warehouse exploded recently and I am sure you are aware of it. We’re however preparing harder drugs and we have doubled our security. There'll be no excuse not to deliver your marchandise. We’ll also be shipping the available weapons to you at a %50 discount to make up for the delay,” I said earnestly butIt was as If I had said everything to a deaf man because the bastard's attention wasn’t on me, his lascivious eyes had been on Leia who was sitting leg crossed like a roadside slut. I had actually noticed how he’d been taking glances at Leia while flickering his saggy tongue across his lips like a dog. I decided to ignore and pretend like I hadn’t noticed because aside from the fact that I don’t mix business with personal affairs, I need him to sign this deal first. After finally withdrawing his gaze from Leia, the moron still insisted on discontinu
Jericho POV, Few minutes has passed since Leia and her nurse maid left for the rest room. I have been technically bouncing on my toes, never had I been this impatient and aggravated all my life. Time was tucking away, yet there was no trace of Leia. My head had literally turned into a standing fan, spinning back and forth for a sign of her but there was no trace. Fed up of the shit, I decided to make a move but just as I made two steps away from my standing position, I felt a hand grab my arm making me twirl back to see it was Alex. My eyes instantly turned to inferno. “What?!” I gritted my teeth, my whole being burning with rage. Alex squirmed his face before sighing and said; “Tell me you aren’t fucking going to meet Leia in the restroom. You’ve to calm down! Give them some privacy, man! It's the ladies not your personal closet.Calm down? Really? Is that a joke or sort?How can I? when I am literally angry with entirely everything right now. Starting with Alfonso; the nerve of
Alex POVI have been avoiding Alfonso because I have nothing to say to him. After the search on Tyler's car's number led us no where, we are yet to have a concrete information.We have been checking the footage of cameras just like he had ordered but we are yet to get anything concrete.While I was at it, a summon propped up from Alfonso. It was meant for Jericho, he was summoned to come alongside Leia. Yeah, that is big boss for you, he takes the bull by the horn. I informed Jericho and soon he was down in Alfonso's chambers with his wife. I was also present."Given the fact that you were just informed about Russo's death, I had thought I will receive your visitation but it never come," Alfonso said to Leia as soon as we walked in.Leia said nothing. She bowed in greetings without responding."What can you say about your friend. I mean Tyler," Alfonso went straight to the point and showed Leia a seat.Leia looked surprised and looked questioningly at Jericho."Did you report me to …
Lucita POVI am obsessed about Jericho and knew it. Well you wouldn't blame me, he was my first love and my betrothed. When I walked through the shadows of death, he was the only substance that kept me fighting for my life. I am back on my feet and there is no way I can live on without him.Since l'd left the Bandas' mansion, I could not but think about him. Apparently, I might have lost him but I can't lose him for real. We can't remain under the same sky and he would be locked up in another woman's bosom.No! It can never be. The thought alone is infuriating. I will rather have him taken out. Yes, if I can't have him, no one would. Neither Leia nor some other women.At this point I could not help but think that Andro's intervention made me lose Jericho. If I had returned to him earlier, he wouldn't have met that bitch. And when I returned, Jericho couldn't feel my sincerity. I had grown past the naive and gentle lady he knew.Well, I won't cry over spoilt milk. I have lost Jericho
Alex POVTwo cars rode out of the property right after Leia's car. We followed in close proximity but Leia did not suspect a thing. This made me agree to Alfonso's delusions, Leia has indeed become docile. Well, I am happy that my friend and boss is soon becoming a father but above all I wish for his happiness and his wife's as well.It was hard to gather the men and follow them out without answering to Jericho. He only asked casually and he stopped pestering me after I snubbed him.I decided to go with our men because I did not want any flop. This was sir Alfonso's biddings it has to be done clean and perfect. Moreover I needed to see things for myself.Something did not sit down well with me. It was Sandra's disposition. She was alert and sensitive and there was no doubt that she would have caught on.I expected her to greet us or inform Leia but she didn't. Rather she feigned ignorance and maintained her position right beside Leia.Few of my men waited around the parking lot while
Alex POVWork was choking me up but I had to do it all alone. Jericho was busy with Leia and the task was not something I could give out to our subordinates.It was the end of the month and I had enough on my plate. Reports had rolled in from every one of our facilities around the world. I had to audit the whole thing and ascertain that each facility is doing well. This task is usually handled by Jericho or me.Jericho has been hanging around Leia since things started to fall apart between them, leaving me to face the heavy workloads.I knew this was going to happen when he kept such big intimation from Leia. Yeah, he did it with a good intention. He did it to protect her but hey, he should have known that Leia isn't a weakling, she won't welcome such an excuse.Thinking about it all aroused my curiosity. I am more curious about the source of the whole malady. Isn't it strange that a man from nowhere was the one who broke the news to Leia? A fucking childhood friend or whatever. I s
Alfonso POV, As I stood on the rooftop of my apartment, all that claded my mind was Lucita and whoever was behind her. This time around I was navigating ways on how to deal with them ruthlessly as soon as I got my hands on them. Fucking hell, I can’t beleive that the investigation on just one woman...One damn woman is suddenly becoming like a wild goose chase. The fact that the men I sent to tail her got killed, still gets me boiling. They were my elite men. Clenching my fist around the shot glass that I was holding, I took another sip from it. Impatience turns to rage as I waited for the fucker Luca to gave arrived already.And In a few hours, which felt like eternity, Luca finally arrived along with the other men. With a smirk, I watched as their cars zoomed in furiously and they all alighted. I nodded sideways toward one of the guards standing at the rare end of the rooftop and he knew what to do. He bowed and in a few minutes time, he led Luca up all the way. “If you don’t h
Leia's POVI was still mad at everyone and most especially Jericho. Seeing that I am back with him pissed me off. I wanted to stay away from him as long as I could.Well, I won't blame him but my family that released me back into his hands.The only thing holding me down here is my pregnancy. I had to respect the fact that I wasn't as agile as before. Back in Dallas when I saw blood dripping down my thighs, I was scared to the bones, I thought I had lost my baby. I don't think I will be able to live on if anything happens to my baby. It's the only thing that gives me joy. I am six months gone and I can't wait to see the man in there.I patted my stomach and smiled wearily.My phone beeped and I picked it up, smiling. It was Tyler."Hello Tyler," I said weakly into the phone."For goodness sakes! You scared the hell out of me. Your phone has been out of coverage since the last time we met. I contemplated paying you a visit today if I still can't reach you," he said with his voice lade
Luca's POVLuca left his father's chambers infuriated. He knew Alfonso well but he is also a man with his own principles. Hearing Alfonso say that he would take him out if he made a mistake was too far, it hit him hard but he decided to let it go.The next morning, he left in the company of two guards. He had no option he had to carry out his father's biddings. More so, he is as curious as his father.He is curious to find out what led to the death of Jacobs and Jade. They were one of their elite men and it was a slap on their face that they were wasted while trailing a woman. With his guard, he made his way down to the morgue. They were allowed in and led to the freezers where Jacob's and Jade's bodies were kept..They carried out thorough examinations, with the help of a professional. It was discovered that there were excessive scratches on each body and they possible scratched themselves to death.Apart from the scratches, nothing stood out on each body. After thorough examina
Luca's POVMy head remained bowed as Alfonso lashed out on me. I just gave him a bad report. Two of our most elite men turned up dead after trying to track down Lucita's location.The team maintained contact with them a few hours before they were caught off. Back up team and search team spurred into action immediately.They located the point where they had the last contact with them. Their dead bodies turned up just within circumference.The team ran different investigations around the location but nothing was unusual and it led nowhere."The backup team should have been on standby, not far from them!" Alfonso yelled and went berserk. He hauled different articles at but my head remained bowed."We did not deem it necessary to provide them with back up since they were unto just… Lucita, we did not see it coming..""Stop the crap! Just Lucita!? Is this how you will run the family business when I am gone!? Just Lucita? We have been trying to track her for good three months, shouldn't tha