*** Hyacinth ***The snow was falling steadily, each flake drifting through the air with a quiet grace before settling on the ground. The cold wrapped itself around me, sharper than I’d ever felt before, biting at my skin, seeping into my bones. Every breath felt like ice in my lungs, the chill so deep it seemed to crawl beneath my clothes, making my muscles stiff and unresponsive. This wasn’t just cold; it was a sharp, unforgiving kind of cold that seemed to gnaw at everything it touched.Then, there’s Eino. There’s something in his eyes, a flicker I can’t quite place. I don’t know what it is, but the way Eino is looking at me feels… off. It’s almost like he’s going to miss me, but that’s not it. No, there’s something else, something strange, like he’s holding back a secret or waiting for something… a quiet intensity I can’t ignore. I can feel it, but I can't figure out why.“I thought you’d have a great Christmas here in Finland.”“I love snow, but our Christmas is different. But so
*** Hyacinth *** My mother in law was very supportive. She came with a van and two more cars. She’s wearing a sky blue trench coat dress and holding a sky blue mini-kelly. I approached her first and hugged her. She kissed both of my cheeks and greeted Penny and Patricia the same. “Alright, I had reservations and I think the boys will be back in the office after lunch.” “Perfect. Where are we dining?” Penny asked. “The known English Chef? I had a reservation with him.” We gaped and looked at each other. The known English Chef who will be opening a restaurant here. A celebrity Chef known for his English cuss. We squirmed in excitement. He probably had a blog but we are more interested in the food. We hopped into the van quickly and headed to the unopened restaurant. The Chef greeted us and we hugged him. He smelled like steaks and butter. Penny took photos with him with us… and he had a camera ready. “Darcy,” Chef George hugged Darcy. “I had the known Chefs you introduced to me a
*** Hyacinth *** I looked at my best friend’s room where mom set up clothes for her. Darcy was happy, setting up everything for us from clothes to spa schedules and we don’t want to say no. We will get along with whatever dress she wants us to wear. After all, we just want to enjoy ourselves with adorable clothes and whatever event my mother in law wants me to attend. “Now, are you guys ready for our Christmas session? We’ll be walking a lot so we’ll go for flat shoes.” “Are we going to buy a lot of gifts?” I mumbled. “I’ll use my money. Finally!” Darcy laughed at me. “Well, it’s surely my new work.” “Accompanying your best friend until you get tired of her.” I told Patricia who laughed out loud. “I can always hide somewhere in this mansion to recharge.” “Pat, don’t worry. She’ll recharge often when Raven is at home.” They laughed at me as I shook my head. “Hyacinth!” “Oh, there he goes. He’s early.” Darcy said. “Bud, I got something for you.” I am excited for gifts and I
*** Zian *** If she only knew that I had a lot of rings prepared to propose to her. I had checked many references and five of them with my own designs that she’ll probably love. I was over the moon with the thought of her saying ‘yes’ but I know that she’ll say ‘no’. However, making her cum made me cum but I quickly pulled out as I had my release. “I wasn’t finished!” She exclaimed and I rubbed her clitoris as she started to come a lot again. “Don’t cum, unless I had a full orgasm.” She’s demanding. Ignoring her demands, I turned off the shower to wash all of it. Then, I took the towel and wrapped her around it. Then, I took her out of the bathroom. “We are not done.” She frowned. “Yeah, we are not. Did you know that having sex in the shower is dangerous? And there’s more. We don’t have a condom and I don’t want to get you pregnant while you want to achieve something.” This woman, really. When she’s too horny she wouldn’t care about anything else. This happened to us last time and
*** Hyacinth ***Shopping sprees are the best when you have a lot of money. I spend my money buying gifts for people close to me. To my best friend’s family, mostly siblings, but I also buy something for her parents. Then, there are also Janice’s parents. I send gifts to them from me and Raven. I haven’t met them personally but heard that Janice’s father wanted her to marry Zian.It only turned out that my hubby is not good enough for Janice which I am glad about. Janice is an independent woman.I also sent out gifts to my father and Rosie. They are family and yeah, whatever. I just want to flaunt my money on their faces. I also did not forget the old maid who had helped me throughout my childhood. Giving her enough cash and a luxury bag.“Wow, you did well in our bedroom,” Raven said and checked the Christmas socks on the window. “Babe, you knew well that no one would fill that up, right?”I raised my brows and sneered at him.“What do you mean? Santa is real.”“Oh,” He nodded. I hop
*** Hyacinth *** I was excited to open gifts. But we were still waiting when the clock struck midnight. We are currently by the chimney in the great room on a big screen, watching TV with a Charcuterie board of fruits, other snacks, sweet and salty, watching an action Christmas movie, snuggled to soft fleece blankets. Mom had dozed off but I am eyeing a lot of gifts. Surely, mom and Raven prepared a lot of it for me. I also prepared like two gifts for each of them. Raven dozed off with his hand under my skirt. I was still watching that and I felt a little horny whenever Raven just touched me in places like he was securing it for himself. “Hello!” The door burst open as Raven pulled away his hand and raised his head. “Woah! It’s so much better here!” “Hmm,” Darcy got up. “Oh, my children!” “Mama!” David crawled over the ginormous sofa and hugged Darcy and kissed her temple. “Oh, handsome, David. You are here.” “Dad, ruined Christmas. So, here we are.” Janice said. “So, glad th
*** Hyacinth *** It seems that my husband loves Patricia’s gift. He then decided to leave shortly just before it’s his turn to hand out the gifts. He distributed the boxes and gave Patricia a few more boxes and wasn’t wrapped well. “Wait, what are these?” She asked and he put more. I chuckled as Patricia counted all of the gifts, small and big. “My gifts for you.” “This is an exaggeration.” She squinted her eyes at him. “Twenty gifts?” I laughed. “What? That’s only too little.” He then took his name from Zian’s hands as he handed the gifts. What I didn’t expect is there’s more gifts for me. Like five more or six? I was puzzled. Then, I checked the years. I think it was his gifts for the past years that we are not together. “This is indeed an exaggeration.” I agreed with my best friend but I couldn’t help but to be so happy that I received so many gifts today. On every Christmas. I usually don’t get gifts. I mean, I don’t get anything at all. Except when Darcy and Raven came int
*** Cal ***I stared at her face for a long time and kept my distance. She was too drunk this time and I took her to her room but she held me down, and ripped my clothes… we kissed but then she fell asleep quickly on my chest. She should be washing up and putting her skincare on but then, she slept like a baby, so I wiped her face and removed her makeup.She looked like an angel without any makeup on.“Oh geez.” I pulled on my pajamas and winced when I accidentally touched my hard manhood. This is Kelly’s curse to me. I get hard easily.“Hmm, Cal?” She mumbled.“Kel,” I moved closer to her. “Do you want me between your legs?”“Hmm, nope. Food. I want food.”I reach for the phone and call the kitchen. Then, I realized that it was only Irene who was in the kitchen and I was about to hang up but Irene spoke.“Hello?”“Uhh, Irene~~about breakfast.”“Yes, I will leave it by the door.” She said.“Thank you.” She hung up like she knew what to do.“Water.”“Alright,”I jumped off of bed, even
–Hyacinth–I planned it to be in Switzerland. Patricia always wanted to go there. So we made it. Raven and I decided to let them go wherever they want. While he and I stayed in our hotel room to make love. I promised him. That we would go crazy in bed once he’s fully recovered. It’s still his birthday week. Besides, my husband is all that matters now. I may not be able to give him children but this one happiness… maybe it’ll fill up his wants. “I am loving your body, right now.” He said while admiring me on a fitted dress that I put on for our afternoon walk. We’ll be meeting them in the restaurant that they found a few blocks from our hotel. “Really? I think I am fatter than before.” I approached her as he caressed my curves. “Oh, these… mama mia!” He grinned. I laughed and pushed his hair forward. “Let’s go. I want to eat and also enjoy this place.” “Okay, okay.” He bounced his head. “I don’t want my wife to get hungry. Hungry wife, disaster life.” He said as playfully as I sma
–Hyacinth–I quickly tucked the letter away, my fingers trembling slightly as I realized it could ruin the night for Raven. No, not tonight. Not on his birthday. I stepped outside, handed the bouquet to a passing housekeeper with a grateful smile, and whispered, "Thank you," before rushing back in.And the letter? I buried the storm of emotions twisting inside me. Because this isn’t just about me anymore. This time, I’m protecting him. I’m protecting Raven.The door burst open from the bathroom. “Love!” Raven called out, his voice bright and boyish.I turned with a soft smile. “Yes?”He peeked his head around the doorframe with that mischievous grin of his. “I was thinking… quick party, then make love?”I laughed, arching a brow. “You’re not fully recovered yet. So, we can’t—unless~”“Yeah, yeah,” he grumbled, waving a hand. “I know. No more food poisoning, I swear.”“Mmhmm,” I hummed, unconvinced.He walked over, draping himself across the bed. “So, who knocked earlier?”I avoided h
–Hyacinth–I sighed, stomach churning. Ugh, probably too much soda. I rushed to the bathroom, hoping it would pass. That’s when it hit me—I hadn’t gotten my period.I froze, hand instinctively reaching for my chest. Tender. Really tender.“Oh, shit,” I muttered. “Am I pregnant… or is this just PMS?”No. Couldn’t be. I stopped taking the pill, yeah, but Raven had a low sperm count and we always used condoms… right?“This is just PMS,” I told myself, firm. “Just premenstrual weirdness. Totally normal. Nothing to see here.”I cleaned myself up and was just reaching for toilet paper when Raven knocked.“Come on, babe!” he called.I opened the door just enough to peek out.“I’m not feeling great,” I said, nudging him inside. “Your turn.”He rushed past me like a man on a mission. “Thanks! But hey, we still have places to be, remember?”“Yeah, yeah,” I said with a laugh.The door shut, and a groan came from inside.“You okay in there?” I asked, amused. “Want me to get you some medicine?”“Y
Hyacinth I’ve always dreamed of touring Europe, and now, with our budget secured, we finally could. The private jet made the trip hassle-free, and as we stepped onto foreign soil, I intertwined my fingers with my husband’s. But he brushed my hand away, handing me my purse instead. I pouted, only for him to secure his own bag across his chest before resting a firm hand on my waist. My irritation melted into a grin when he winked at me. “So, this is the surprise birthday trip you planned for me?” he asked. “Yes,” I confirmed. “I would’ve preferred it if we were alone, you know.” His grin turned wicked as he wiggled his brows. “Locked in our room for days—lazy, indulgent, just us. I’d never get tired of that.” “But I would,” I shot back, squinting up at him. “It’s bad for me.” He laughed as I did, then pushed open the door to the first café we spotted. The place wasn’t crowded, but the rich aroma of coffee and pastries was intoxicating. My eyes locked onto the cinnamon Dani
–Patricia–I had invited Anthony with Hyacinth’s approval, and they unexpectedly showed up together. I was surprised that Hyacinth had brought our favorite yogurt set, while Raven handed me the apple container.“You can eat all of that since you’re single,” Raven remarked with a pitying look. It was irritating, but I had to endure his constant jibes—after all, my best friend was paying me to tolerate his face.I put the yogurt in the fridge, only to be interrupted by a hand that appeared behind me, placing something next to it. I turned, nearly colliding noses with the newcomer. He quickly raised his hand and apologized, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you.”“No, it’s fine,” I replied with a grin. “You’re not trying to flirt with me, are you?” I teased.“What if I am?” he shot back, laughing and nodding.“You’ll have to ask my best friend’s permission first,” I quipped.He chuckled and patted my arm. “Sure thing. By the way, I have some questions,” he said, extending his arm. I gracefu
***Raven*** Rosie had put on quite the show. After days of comforting my wife and convincing her not to blame herself, it seemed to be working—somewhat. But I needed to double down. I had to find that last copy and destroy it, especially now that my wife was gaining fame. Maybe we should stop attending galas altogether. “Why are you packing so much?” I asked as she counted a few items. “We’re off to Europe,” she replied casually. “Babe, we’re not going to Finland again,” I teased. “I didn’t say Finland,” she said, rolling her eyes. “I have work.” “You can work from there. Besides, I made sure the jet is packed.” She winked and held up a piece of lingerie—tempting, to say the least. “Wow, second honeymoon?” I approached her, but she raised a finger to stop me, carefully placing the lingerie into the luggage. “Now I remember—our anniversary is coming up,” I said, walking around her and pulling her waist toward me. “Are you planning to make love to me?” “No way! After
–Raven–As soon as I answered his call, the first thing I heard was his heavy breathing.“I will kill her. I will kill Hyacinth,” Samuel said, as though Hyacinth wasn’t his daughter. His words sent chills down my spine. Even his own flesh and blood—he wanted her dead.“Killing Hyacinth won’t do you any good, Samuel,” I replied, keeping my tone casual.“She said something to Rosie. She must have. Now, tell me—what else did she say to Rosie?”I frowned.“I have no idea what you’re talking about. And whatever Hyacinth said must be true.”“I will end you both!”I sighed and hung up, immediately calling Samuel’s nurse. She answered after a few moments.“What’s going on in there?” I asked.“Unfortunately, Miss Rosie sent a message. She tried to overdose on pills. She’s currently in the emergency room.”I was silent for a moment, processing the news. Rosie—always desperate for attention. No, she wasn’t just seeking attention; she was demanding it. Just earlier, she had threatened Hyacinth, v
—Stalker’s Point of View—Smelling her, touching her—it almost drove me insane. But it wasn’t just her that consumed me. It was something our family was meant to possess. Her mother was perfect. The epitome of intelligence. A woman who had it all, despite being a commoner, not royalty. Yet everyone wanted her as their daughter-in-law. A genius in everything… except love. “I was thinking that maybe Hyacinth was also a victim of love.” I stood, pacing around my desk, glancing at the piles of recently filed cases. Boring paperwork, but necessary. Even the bomb incident was just another file to clean up. I hadn’t meant to kill anyone—just to isolate her. If everyone around her was gone, taking her would be effortless. But no matter how many times I tried, they clung to her. Maybe I should ruin her relationship with Darcy. “How do I do that?” My fingers tapped against the windowsill as I watched Hyacinth step out of her apartment across the street, her bodyguards trailing like
–Hyacinth— I was certain she intended to become my husband’s mistress. Proposing in front of me? Bold. But I had seen Raven flinch multiple times. That woman—Minerva—sat across from him, her foot subtly grazing his ankle, then sliding higher, testing his restraint. Raven’s discomfort was palpable. His glare could have scorched her where she sat. When our orders arrived, I draped my hand possessively over his lap. He shifted under my touch, but I only leaned closer, crossing my legs to shield him from Minerva’s advances. Let her try. “If you want, you can visit the site with us,” Colton offered. “Are we hiking, or…?” I trailed off, waiting. “Fly. We’ll fly,” Dane cut in, grinning. “I’ll be your pilot.” Raven’s hand settled on my thigh, a silent claim. “Let me taste that,” he murmured, nodding toward my tuna. Without hesitation, I fed him a bite, rice and all. Colton groaned. “Oh, come on! I don’t want to be a third wheel here.” I smirked. “Minerva’s here. You don’t