Elara's POV ‘Who. Are. You!? Elara fucking Saint Clair!... I bet you thought you were smart enough to hide your dirty tracks! Fucking ridiculous bitch! - Evelyn.’Shocked to my bones, I forgot how to breathe for a minute or two. My palms suddenly became sweaty, hands were trembling as I struggled to hold my phone. What the actual fuck?!Thick sweat streamed down my forehead and dripped on my screen and clothes. I knew what the text meant, but I was confused. I thought she would never find out like I had all the time in the world to come clean. Oh, god. “Driver,” I dragged my suddenly stiff ass forward and tapped on the headrest. “Turn the car. Take me back to Evelyn's place.”He looked at me through the rare view mirror as if I were nuts. “We're already home, ma'am.” I could see the Conti estate's driveway barely ten feet away, but I needed to go back, and I also couldn't risk leaving Violet alone at home. “Don't make me repeat myself, Mr.”He slightly bowed in apology and dr
Just A Big BabyMarco's POV Red puffy eyes, cheeks stained with tears, sad and soulless expression… ‘Who dares touch my woman?’I was on the balcony, with my eyes pressed on Elara's sad figure. I've seen her go through hell with a smile… this was bad. She carried her little girl on her shoulder and disappeared into the mansion. I dropped my thick mug shot and picked up my phone. The first number I put on the dial was that of the bodyguard. “Start talking.” He was yet to join the others, so he was in the wide, right before my eyes. Fun fact, he was my helpless prey. “Don… I… I have no idea.” My free hand played with the head of my pistol. My index finger rubbed around the mouth. “So, what's your damn use? Tour the world in my car? Walk around like a zombie?” I scoffed. “Everything was fine until she got a text. I couldn't see the content.” He stuttered. “We retraced back to Evelyn's place. I guess they had a fallout.”“Guesses upon guesses.” I sighed. “I bet you don't need you
Elara's POV “How long have you been in love with your boss, Francesca?” My tone was flat. My eyes pinned on the face of the advanced maid. Her fair skin looked quite flushed. A master of her emotions, she swiftly shifted into a curious lady with a hint of anger and irritation. In silence, she drained the tub. “When I speak, woman. You respond.” My jaws clenched. My stomach churned with disgust at her ridiculousness and how she tried to gaslight me. She managed a fake smile that didn't get to her eyes. “I beg your pardon, ma'am.” Her tone was firm. “But I find it rather appalling that you'd think of such.” “Hmm…” I smirked and relaxed in the bath. “That you'd never be worthy of your master's attention, huh?” Her jaws hardened and she covered it with a fake smile. “I rather not speak.”“No,” I stopped her. “That's not for you to decide, woman.” She filled the bath, causing the whoosh of the water to drown her silence. “Your constant need to thwart his effort.” I began. “Onc
Marco's POV 28 days left till her departure. Today's unusually silent. It's not as bubbly and lively as it normally would be when Elara was in it. Surely, this wasn't how I hoped the last days of our union would be. Fine dinner. Sex. Vacations. More sex. Not sorrows and anguish especially when it was from her silly friend. Heaven knows how much I hated that tall lean lady and hoped for their separation. By the time I got to bed, Elara was already nestled in the sheets. She just remained still. I stood on my spot and watched her closely. The steady movement of her muscles as she inhaled and exhaled, her calm nature… she wasn't asleep. Elara was a fighter in her sleep. I suppressed a smile and stripped off my clothes till I was naked. I hit the bathroom for a quick shower. Growing up, the cold icy shower was some sort of punishment, but now, it was a means of relaxation. I let it soothe my nerves as I washed up and replayed what was transfixed earlier. Frankly, I was still m
Elara’s POV‘I’m not a mean bitch except you want me to be… like I am now…’It was almost fifteen minutes past breakfast time. I deliberately stayed up in Violet’s room after fixing her something to eat. I also didn’t want to be entirely late for the show I was about to put on.“Hey, sweetie.” I tapped her pretty cheeks. “Mama has to go downstairs for breakfast. Okay?”She rolled the slice of her cheesecake in her mouth and nodded her head. Her lips and hands were stained with buttercream. “And here’s a little pup cup for Birdie.” I opened the let’s refrigerator, just next to the little cabinet, and set the frozen cup on the floor. “You have to finish eating before tending to Birdie and remember to always…”She smacked her lips and swallowed. Then giggles. “Wash my hands,” she wriggled her small fingers. “And never eat from her plate.”I ruffled her hair and leaned in to kiss her. “That’s my baby.” I left her to her pet and walked down to join Marco at the dining table. Already, he
Marco’s POVAgainst my will, I had to honor my meeting with the capos. Elara had politely declined my offer this morning when she was the same person who fully obliged the nights before. Perhaps mood swings or just her being her dramatic self, but I was having a dose of the real woman I stole her life. The once aggressive and vile lady in my villa months ago had melted into this sweet and loveable lady. But her recent mood swings could scare even the devil.I lightly chuckled when I remembered last night’s drama. Was she really worried about Francesca?Dear, lord. Now that I processed all of it, it made me sick to the stomach. One, she didn’t trust me so much with ladies, maybe not at all. And two, she didn’t think I had good taste. How great!“We’re here, Don.” The driver announced once he pulled the car over in front of the casino. The meeting was moved away from home because I had a few changes on the ground. Since I was heading to the construction company after the meeting
Marco’s POV “You heard my lady,” my tone was dark, needy. “Hurry up with the damn papers, she needs to clean up.” The men murmured amongst themselves. They eyed me and Elara and tried to suppress a smile. I bet they would see us as tacky couples… their problem. I just reclined back in my seat and tried to hold the painful boner threatening to break out of my pants. She knew just what to say to switch me on without doing so much. Just like right now, merely seeing her in a cleaner’s wear, a black and white dress with flay like a high school girl, there's a white breast pocket that makes it seem like an apron was worn over it. The hems are decorated with flowers and silly things, and the dress stops mid-thigh. My eyes ran down her sexy petite frame…She wore a pair of white ankle socks in a fucking hot stilettos. Lacy garter strips run from her knees, up her thighs u til it disappears in her dress. FUCK! Now, I was more impatient than anyone could imagine. The gentleman's murmu
Marco’s POV “I'd be present in our baby's life and pay child support all the rest of my life… We could work for join custody… that's if you still leave… Why leave?...”I paused to take a deep breath. I was crashing out and it looked terrible. Elara was pressed to the end of the car seat. Her shoulder leaned against the door. After my sex demand, she had been awfully quiet. It was even worse as we started the ride home. Her bodyguard and mine were in the other cars. I glued my lips. I mean, it was a good thing that she hadn't yelled or slammed her fist in my lips. I had better not push my luck. “How are you though?” I asked out of the blue. She slightly looked at me. Her makeup was ruined. Hair messy. “Being taking care of Violet all your life. It must be tasking.” I shrugged. “Tasking isn't the exact word you use for a sweet responsibility.” She scolded me. “And yup, maybe if you hadn't killed Nathaniel, I wouldn't be in this alone.”Fuck.I looked outside the window. How wa
Elara's POV “You don't look good at all.” Dr. Schwartz's sunken eyeballs ran the length of my body. I could only manage a nod. My eyes were on him… particularly on the syringe he was holding. To be honest, I was melting away, and hoping that he'd forget this part of the treatment. “I think that you should come to the hospital for full medical care.” He continued and picked up a tourniquet. My eyes darted away from him for a moment and rested on Violet's frame. She was at the foot of the bed, curled around my legs to be precise. I wasn't sure why she chose that position. “I know but I'd prefer to be treated from home.” My voice was thin and almost inaudible. “I need to properly tend for my baby.”“If you insist.” He didn't bother with the topic. “I have to take your blood sample and run some quick test. The results will be out tomorrow and we can pick things up at a faster pace.” I nodded. He approached me, syringe stuck in between fingers. He had zero idea what was running thr
Elara’s POV ‘Is this how dying feels like?’ My entire body was on fire… it felt like my intestine was some tapeworm eating me inside out. Hot intense pain gnarled at me and ate me deeply. I was losing my damn mind. The room fell totally silent. Marco wasn't here to keep it warm, nor did I have the strength to get busy. With each ticking of the clock, it felt like I was counting to my death. ‘Call Marco!’ My brain yelled at me. He was supposed to be in some business meeting. I didn't want to disrupt it like I did the other. Plus, he was far away from home. ‘I'll be fine.’ I mumble silently to myself, hoping the lies would subdue the pain. I lay flat on the bed and helplessly looked up at the ceiling. Oh, god… For what seemed like ten minutes, I remained still. My limbs were heavy, body felt foreign. The sad feeling didn't go away. ‘Call Evelyn then!’ My brain shot another emergency response at me. She wouldn't hate me so much not to help, right? Hopefully. I summoned my
Marco’s POV “I'd be present in our baby's life and pay child support all the rest of my life… We could work for join custody… that's if you still leave… Why leave?...”I paused to take a deep breath. I was crashing out and it looked terrible. Elara was pressed to the end of the car seat. Her shoulder leaned against the door. After my sex demand, she had been awfully quiet. It was even worse as we started the ride home. Her bodyguard and mine were in the other cars. I glued my lips. I mean, it was a good thing that she hadn't yelled or slammed her fist in my lips. I had better not push my luck. “How are you though?” I asked out of the blue. She slightly looked at me. Her makeup was ruined. Hair messy. “Being taking care of Violet all your life. It must be tasking.” I shrugged. “Tasking isn't the exact word you use for a sweet responsibility.” She scolded me. “And yup, maybe if you hadn't killed Nathaniel, I wouldn't be in this alone.”Fuck.I looked outside the window. How wa
Marco’s POV “You heard my lady,” my tone was dark, needy. “Hurry up with the damn papers, she needs to clean up.” The men murmured amongst themselves. They eyed me and Elara and tried to suppress a smile. I bet they would see us as tacky couples… their problem. I just reclined back in my seat and tried to hold the painful boner threatening to break out of my pants. She knew just what to say to switch me on without doing so much. Just like right now, merely seeing her in a cleaner’s wear, a black and white dress with flay like a high school girl, there's a white breast pocket that makes it seem like an apron was worn over it. The hems are decorated with flowers and silly things, and the dress stops mid-thigh. My eyes ran down her sexy petite frame…She wore a pair of white ankle socks in a fucking hot stilettos. Lacy garter strips run from her knees, up her thighs u til it disappears in her dress. FUCK! Now, I was more impatient than anyone could imagine. The gentleman's murmu
Marco’s POVAgainst my will, I had to honor my meeting with the capos. Elara had politely declined my offer this morning when she was the same person who fully obliged the nights before. Perhaps mood swings or just her being her dramatic self, but I was having a dose of the real woman I stole her life. The once aggressive and vile lady in my villa months ago had melted into this sweet and loveable lady. But her recent mood swings could scare even the devil.I lightly chuckled when I remembered last night’s drama. Was she really worried about Francesca?Dear, lord. Now that I processed all of it, it made me sick to the stomach. One, she didn’t trust me so much with ladies, maybe not at all. And two, she didn’t think I had good taste. How great!“We’re here, Don.” The driver announced once he pulled the car over in front of the casino. The meeting was moved away from home because I had a few changes on the ground. Since I was heading to the construction company after the meeting
Elara’s POV‘I’m not a mean bitch except you want me to be… like I am now…’It was almost fifteen minutes past breakfast time. I deliberately stayed up in Violet’s room after fixing her something to eat. I also didn’t want to be entirely late for the show I was about to put on.“Hey, sweetie.” I tapped her pretty cheeks. “Mama has to go downstairs for breakfast. Okay?”She rolled the slice of her cheesecake in her mouth and nodded her head. Her lips and hands were stained with buttercream. “And here’s a little pup cup for Birdie.” I opened the let’s refrigerator, just next to the little cabinet, and set the frozen cup on the floor. “You have to finish eating before tending to Birdie and remember to always…”She smacked her lips and swallowed. Then giggles. “Wash my hands,” she wriggled her small fingers. “And never eat from her plate.”I ruffled her hair and leaned in to kiss her. “That’s my baby.” I left her to her pet and walked down to join Marco at the dining table. Already, he
Marco's POV 28 days left till her departure. Today's unusually silent. It's not as bubbly and lively as it normally would be when Elara was in it. Surely, this wasn't how I hoped the last days of our union would be. Fine dinner. Sex. Vacations. More sex. Not sorrows and anguish especially when it was from her silly friend. Heaven knows how much I hated that tall lean lady and hoped for their separation. By the time I got to bed, Elara was already nestled in the sheets. She just remained still. I stood on my spot and watched her closely. The steady movement of her muscles as she inhaled and exhaled, her calm nature… she wasn't asleep. Elara was a fighter in her sleep. I suppressed a smile and stripped off my clothes till I was naked. I hit the bathroom for a quick shower. Growing up, the cold icy shower was some sort of punishment, but now, it was a means of relaxation. I let it soothe my nerves as I washed up and replayed what was transfixed earlier. Frankly, I was still m
Elara's POV “How long have you been in love with your boss, Francesca?” My tone was flat. My eyes pinned on the face of the advanced maid. Her fair skin looked quite flushed. A master of her emotions, she swiftly shifted into a curious lady with a hint of anger and irritation. In silence, she drained the tub. “When I speak, woman. You respond.” My jaws clenched. My stomach churned with disgust at her ridiculousness and how she tried to gaslight me. She managed a fake smile that didn't get to her eyes. “I beg your pardon, ma'am.” Her tone was firm. “But I find it rather appalling that you'd think of such.” “Hmm…” I smirked and relaxed in the bath. “That you'd never be worthy of your master's attention, huh?” Her jaws hardened and she covered it with a fake smile. “I rather not speak.”“No,” I stopped her. “That's not for you to decide, woman.” She filled the bath, causing the whoosh of the water to drown her silence. “Your constant need to thwart his effort.” I began. “Onc
Just A Big BabyMarco's POV Red puffy eyes, cheeks stained with tears, sad and soulless expression… ‘Who dares touch my woman?’I was on the balcony, with my eyes pressed on Elara's sad figure. I've seen her go through hell with a smile… this was bad. She carried her little girl on her shoulder and disappeared into the mansion. I dropped my thick mug shot and picked up my phone. The first number I put on the dial was that of the bodyguard. “Start talking.” He was yet to join the others, so he was in the wide, right before my eyes. Fun fact, he was my helpless prey. “Don… I… I have no idea.” My free hand played with the head of my pistol. My index finger rubbed around the mouth. “So, what's your damn use? Tour the world in my car? Walk around like a zombie?” I scoffed. “Everything was fine until she got a text. I couldn't see the content.” He stuttered. “We retraced back to Evelyn's place. I guess they had a fallout.”“Guesses upon guesses.” I sighed. “I bet you don't need you