The next day, Alexander, Lucas, and Eric Parker flew to New York for an important meeting.
"Our client is world-renowned MMA champion Mark Orbitz, who retired from the fighting scene five years ago. He now is the main organizer of the world championships that are scheduled to be held here in New York, next month. Mark trains aspiring talents too along with organizing MMA events. He's interested in booking our hotels for the world championships for all the world-famous MMA participants," informed Lucas's dad and Alexander listened with avid interest.
He knew MMA was a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling, and ground fighting, made up of various combat sports and martial arts from around the world. Mixed Martial Arts was completely legal compared to the fights he undertook and had stringent rules and safety measures for the participa
Lucas was furious. How could Alexander play with his sister's feelings? He had trusted him blindly, accepted him as a brother into his world, shared his stuff with him and this was what he got in return?"Luke, I love him," Serenity confessed, trembling with fear. She knew how protective Lucas was with her. She was afraid that he would overreact."You love that low life? What do you know of love? You are innocent. He must have brainwashed you into this," said Lucas with gritted teeth."No, you're wrong. We both love each other," said Serenity, gathering up all the courage she had in her to speak out for themselves, for their love. Lucas was more furious at her statement."How much do you know about him? Did you see the slum that he lived in? If we hadn't take
Lucas woke up the next morning with a heavy heart. He was wild with anger last night and took an extreme step in his temper. It was Sunday and he felt a strange restlessness within him. The whole day he drove around aimlessly. At dinner time he didn't want to face Alexander so he returned home late. He found out that Alexander hadn't arrived for dinner. His parents were worried as he had never missed an opportunity to spend time with them.The next day he woke up early to get ready for college. He didn't want to go back to his apartment to face Alexander but he had to go get his books and get ready for college. He got ready for college and Serenity still hadn't emerged from her room. He hadn't seen her since Saturday night. Their parents were worried about her. Lucas left for college, stopping at their apartment to get his things. He wouldn't live there with Alexander anymore.
Five years laterSerenity tried very hard to move on but couldn't. She was still stuck on that dreadful night when she lost her Lex forever. Heartache was something that she had learned to live with. She couldn't forgive Lucas during the initial year. She had enrolled in Lucas's college to pursue her passion, Interior Designing but at the back of her mind, she was always worried about Alexander. Initially, she had no clue where he was and what he was doing. However, a year after that dreadful night, a small article on the sports page of the national newspaper had caught Liam's attention. He had brought it to her and she was astonished at what she read.There, along with the article was a picture of Alexander in a Mixed Martial Arts uniform, posing for an after-match photo. The venue was in New York. He was an MMA fighter doing quite well for himself it seemed. He posed w
"Violet worked at our Beverly Hills hotel. I fell for her badly last time when I stayed there. She's a nineteen-year-old orphan with two little brothers to take care of. I saw that she was struggling, so I convinced them to stay with me at my Santa Monica home. I want to marry her, Sera. You remember Leilani and her minions from my school days?" He asked Serenity who was patiently listening to him.So he was in love with a poor orphaned girl. Destiny proved to him that all these things were immaterial when you fall in love. The heart refuses to see anything else. It just falls in love with the other person's soul."Yes, the bi*ch who made your life a living hell in school? She's still after you? She messages you, doesn't she?" Asked Serenity."Yes. But I've blocked her. Still, she lands up at our h
Serenity and Liam were held up at the hotel the next morning when an emergency situation needed their attention. They left for South LA, in the evening. They met Violet Nelson and her two siblings William and Walter. Serenity liked her instantly. She was very different from the other girls that she'd met. Exquisitely beautiful, young, and innocent, Violet seemed ethereal and angelic. No wonder Lucas had fallen head over heels in love with her.At first, she was apprehensive about traveling with them to Las Vegas but when she explained to her about Lucas, she agreed.They reached their mansion by 9:40 at night. Serenity led her towards the backside, to Lucas's building beside the swimming pool, followed by the twins and Liam. A maid ushered them inside. She brought their luggage too inside."T
"Hello, Alex?" asked Lucas hesitantly into the phone, when at last someone picked up his call. He hadn't expected Alexander to ever attend to his call but he tried despite the knowledge. He wanted to make amends for the grave crime that he had committed five years back.There was silence on the other end and the steady, heavy breathing confirmed that someone was listening to what he had to say."I'm sorry for everything I ever said to you, dude. It was on the spur of the moment and I didn't mean a thing. I was just angry. I know that words once uttered can never be undone but I really wish I could. When I cooled down, I repented every second for the last five years for everything that I said to you that night. I wanted to apologize. I called you many times since then. Believe me, Alex, I haven't had any best friends since the day you left. But now I think
Alexander's heart started beating rapidly with excitement. Seeing Serenity looking ravishing in a pale lavender gown with a sheer neckline and applique bodice, his determination to steer clear of her crumbled to dust. He stood hypnotized by her all throughout the wedding ceremony and Liam had to nudge him every now and then to remind him of his best man duties.He couldn't take his eyes off her, feeling himself get pulled towards her. She was his magnet and he was like a helpless piece of iron. He had sworn to himself before arriving here that he would just attend the wedding and leave but seeing Serenity again, all his resolutions crumbled to dust. He now had only one wish, to pull her into his arms and kiss her senseless, remind her that she was his, only his.At last, the wedding ceremony was over and the newlyweds and all the guests went to pose
“Oh, sh*t, get a room guys," swore a grinning Liam as he crept into the lobby, interrupting Alexander and Serenity's tender moment. Serenity glared at him with a reddened face while Alexander groaned and left her."Liam, can you disappear for a few days?" Said Alexander feeling pissed off at the grinning Liam."Sure, boss. I'm planning to disappear to Lisa's house for a few days. I think I'm in love," he confessed."Don't you dare, Liam! Her dad and her brother will kill you. She's only seventeen," warned Serenity.Liam pouted, "Okay, after a year then. Oh, before I forget. Alexander, mom's hunting for you. Everyone's having their dinner. Soon there'd be no dinner left, " he informed, pulling a reluctant Alexander along with him to the buffet tabl
9 Months LaterSerenity devoured the sundae that her heart had been craving to have and grinned happily at Alexander. For the last nine months, she had been having weird food cravings and Alexander had obliged her to the best of his abilities. He had transformed himself and had become a very good cook, putting all of them to shame. Serenity couldn’t have asked for a better life partner and she was glad that she got a chance to see this side of his character.He was very caring always but the way he selflessly cared for his family was something she had never seen anyone do. He took her to every doctor visit and took out time to make her a diet chart to follow every day. Not only their unborn baby, but the way he cared for Adriel and Alexa was also applaudable. Her parents had arrived last month and even they couldn’t help but praise Alexander’s efforts. The tw
Two Years Later"Sera, we're leaving with Alex for our surfing classes," yelled a fifteen-year-old Walter."Pwetty pease, ucl Water, can we goo too pease?" Said two-year-old Alexa, with puppy dog eyes. Walter picked her up in his arms. She looked so tiny compared to his five feet eleven inches in height."Not today princess. Today we have a test," he said and she stared at him with hope."What s a tes ucl Wiill?" Asked Adriel, looking up at William who was of the same height as Walter."It is something to check if you're learning or not," he explained.Alexander came out of their bedroom, dressed up for surfing. He kissed Serenity's forehead, "Take care, Serena. If you need me just call, ok?" He said.
She walked to the reception party in the garden. A huge white tent-like structure was made under which everyone was gathered. The entire area was decorated using natural tones like sandy beige, white and gray complemented by bright purple and lavender. Bouquets and centerpieces were also kept simple and featured white roses, vibrantly deep purple tulips, and lavender sprigs.The 20-foot head table covered in a white cover was lined with real white and neutral sea coral as well as floating candles and lavender ranunculus. The chairs were covered in white with lavender bows tied around them.Her eyes searched for Alexander who was enjoying a drink with her brothers, Lucas, Liam, and Tyler. Mark, uncle Colton, uncle Ethan, and her dad were laughing loudly with their better halves sharing jokes. It was a completely different scene from her last reception part
On the day of the wedding, Alexander was whisked away to Lucas's house by Liam, Walter, and William much to his dissatisfaction. He had imagined watching her getting ready for him!The men were all getting ready at Lucas's house so that the women could get ready in peace at Serenity's house. Aunt Kelly, River, and Carmella helped Serenity get ready. Nancy, Violet, and Valerie's nanny, Mary looked after Valerie, Ryder, and the twins. Last night Mark Orbitz and his family arrived and they were accommodated at Colton Young's house. Serenity met Paige and felt glad that her misunderstandings had been cleared.They would all directly go to the chapel. Alexander had requested a first look and Serenity agreed. River and Carmella fixed her hair into a braided updo, beautifully secured with sequin pins. She wore a 3D lace applique, sleeveless wedding dress w
After breakfast, Alexander received a panic call from Lucas. Violet's water broke and she was in pain. They were rushing her to the hospital. He informed Serenity and asked her to call her parents and rushed out. Serenity called her parents and informed them. They would reach the hospital directly. Serenity couldn't leave her babies and go see Violet. She would have to wait for Alexander to return home. She waited patiently the whole morning for an update.At lunchtime, Walter and William came over to her house to inform her that Violet had given birth to a healthy baby girl. They had all decided to name her Valerie, as it contained the letters V for Violet and L for Lucas. Violet was fine and would be released the next day. Lucas, Liam, Alexander, and their parents were all there with her at the hospital. Their parents would return back to Lucas's house while the three men would take turns to
Nancy came into the nursery with a smile the moment Alexander went out. She helped Serenity to switch the babies.After they were done, Serenity went to Alexander's room to freshen up for dinner. However, to her immense embarrassment, Alexander sat at his desk on his laptop. The moment she walked in, he looked up at her. Serenity’s cheeks colored profusely as his piercing gaze swept over her body. “Umm, I’ll just change out of this,” she said awkwardly. Alexander nodded silently, his eyes not leaving hers for even a second. There was a strange electric current in the air around them and the se*ual tension was too much to bear. Serenity picked up her clothes and rushed into the en-suite to change as Alexander’s eyes followed her around. She changed into a navy blue A-line, chiffon, sleeveless dress and walked out into the bedroom. Alexander’s eyes again took h
Alexander carried her all the way and up the stairs much to her embarrassment. "Lex put me down. I can walk, " she said, her cheeks flushed and hot. Did he forget that Nancy was inside somewhere?"No, I want to carry you," he said stubbornly, glancing at her and winking. She rolled her eyes at him but her heart was beating faster and faster with every step that he took. She wondered where he was carrying her to. With his admission came the realization that she had unnecessarily misunderstood him. He had always loved her. If she hadn’t been so stupid, they would have been married by now."Alex, where do I keep Serenity's stuff?" Asked Grant, coming up behind them with Serenity's luggage. She wriggled to get down but Alexander held her tightly, not releasing her at all. Serenity’s cheeks colored profusely.
It was a wild, searing kiss that heated her whole body. His tongue plunged into her parted mouth and he tasted her like a hungry predator, not able to contain himself anymore. His arm left the wall and went around her waist pulling her closer and crushing her against his hard body. His tongue played with hers, making her surrender completely to the intense and wild kiss. His body was already on fire, his kiss was full of passion too and it melted Serenity to the core of her heart. He was all she'd been craving the whole of last year. Now that he was with her, she couldn't help but hold him close. Her fingers tangled in his silky hair as she moaned into his mouth. He kissed and kissed her more till she was completely breathless."Oh, God, I've wanted to do this for so long," he said in between kisses. She couldn't move out of his arms, not that she wanted to. Her knees had turned to liquid. He had tha
"Let them come in, Alex," said his mom. Alexander helped Serenity with the strollers. She came inside and sat in the living room. His mom poured over Alexa and Adriel, cooing at them, making them gurgle with pleasure."Oh, aren't they cute? They must be quite a handful," she said, picking up Alexa in her arms. Alexander took Alexa from her arms and held her to his chest, nervously so as not to hurt her."She's so tiny. What's her name?" He asked, slowly rocking Alexa. She snuggled into his chest and Alexander felt choked with emotions at her behavior. He felt a strange connection to her and he had no idea how."Alexa," said Serenity, her cheeks coloring a little. Would he realize the connection?Alexander looked at her, and at Alexa. He was confus