When the clock strikes at exactly one in the morning, Elijah's jaw tightened as his eyes darkens upon feeling swirling emotions.
"Damn it, Tia!"His lips came crushing on her as he starts to move his hips in a gentle manner.Tiara didn't know whether she would focus on kissing him or savor every bits of pleasure. Her toes curled and could not help but let out moans of both pain and pleasure as he thrusts.Her kisses were sloppy as she begs underneath the man who seemed to be a hungry wolf at the moment."Faster. Uhm ahh," She moaned.Her nails dug into his skin when he obliged. Her eyes rolled back and did not know where to turn her head. She was deliriously moaning as she oblige the man's command.Elijah's gaze fell on the sleeping woman on his bed while wiping his damp hair. He heaved a deep sigh and gulped as the memory of what happened last night dawned him.He feels guilty for not even feeling a bit of remorse. Tiara was drunk. The woman seemed to not know what she was doing and yet he still gave in to the temptation.Tiara's parents entrusted her to him to make sure she's safe because tons of assholes are lurking around and there he was, he was an asshole who dared to take an advantage of a drunk woman.But dear lord! She's tight!He has known Tiara since they were young and the last time they have seen each other, Tia was this young lady who looked like a log that she'd definitely get blown by the wind. He could not believe she's the same girl.Her naked figure flashed back to his mind and he couldn't help but shut his eyes and roll his tongue inside his cheeks."Fuck!" He cursed under his breath and then stormed out of the room. He grabbed a box of cigarettes.He thought he just have to smoke it out to forget what has happened.That was just a one night stand, you have to relax; was what he thought."You've been there, Elijah. This is just the same as the ones you had before," He blew a smoke.Elijah threw the cigarettes on the floor out of frustration. "And who on earth fucks a childhood friend?" He asked himself. "What a fucking mess!"Elijah headed to the kitchen grabbed a knife and such to prepare something for breakfast.TIARA groaned as her head throbs. She winced when she moved as her body's aching as if she just got ran on by a truck."What the hell? Is this a hangover?" She asked herself, still not aware nor recall what has happened.Her gaze landed on her reflection in the mirror. Her hair is messy and no longer wearing make up when she could not remember taking it off last night. Her lips parted the moment she notice she was no longer wearing her clothes and there are some blood stains on the white sheets. She looked around and realized she was not familiar with the place.Tiara's blood ran cold as an idea sinks into her mind. "Oh my! What have I done?"One-night-stand. Was it that? Damn! She doesn't even have any idea who was the asshole she was with last night!"Fuck! Dad's going to kill me," She muttered.She looked under the sheets and on the floor just to find her dress and panties torn off."What the hell am I supposed to do now?!" She asked in a frustrated manner."Get something to wear in my closet then come down for breakfast," A man suddenly spoke.She looked at him with wide eyes as the man was awfully familiar.Elijah then turned his back and closed the door after receiving fiery glares she usually gives him every time they crossed paths.Tiara pulled her hair in frustration. "I didn't do it with him, did I? No please! Oh good Lord! Anyone but Elijah."She got off the bed while wincing in pain and rummaged Elijah's closet. She found a white shirt and a new boxer shorts. She took the liberty to use a clean towel and showered in his bathroom."How dare he leave so much marks? Fuck it! Of all people, why does it has to be that skinny jerk?" She kept on mumbling curses while rubbing the kiss marks Elijah has left on her fair skin in hope that it'll miraculously vanish as if it never happened.HEAVY FOOTSTEPS made Elijah watch the stairs while sitting on the sofa."Elijah!" She called."Oh here we go," He mumbled."Tia, do mind having breakfast first before you lash out on me?" He asked while walking to the kitchen.Tiara followed him with her arms crossed under her chest and eyebrows furrowed as if she's ready to skin Elijah alive."We fucked, didn't we?" Tiara asked in an annoyed manner in the middle of their tensed breakfast, causing Elijah to choke on his meal."What the hell, Tiara?!""Just answer the damn question, you stupid log!""Wha... Yes, we did! Heard what you wanted to hear? Now eat your damn breakfast! And for the record! We both know I do not look like a log."Tiara flashed a sarcastic smile after chewing. "Of all people, why do I have to lose my V card to a log like you?"Elijah dropped his utensils and then smirked at Tiara. He leaned on his seat and then crossed his arms."You don't mean that, Tia, darling," He replied while shaking his head, teasing Tia while she was wearing a disgusted look upon hearing that stupid endearment. "Drunk people spits what they really think and guess what, you told me I'm hot, Tia.""Well, I spit nonsense when I am drunk, Elijah!""Was you, begging underneath me last night was also nonsense? Because you clearly enjoyed it for you to ask for more," He smirked.Tiara's face was as red as tomatoes upon hearing that and having the flashbacks of last night."Shut up, Eli! I really, really hate you to the core!"Elijah laughed. "Are you still drunk, Tia? You're speaking nonsense," He said with a hint of sarcasm. "You don't seem to hate me when you moaned.""Moaned?" Tiara stood up and then started walking towards Elijah. "You're saying that as if you didn't went crazy inside me until dawn, Eli."Elijah looked at Tiara's eyes with the same intensity when she leaned towards him and slowly closing the gap between their faces.Tiara sat on his lap while moving a little to make it a little comfortable for her, rubbing her ass on his bulge.She leaned on his ear to whisper. "Keep talking about me moaning and begging for more and hear me talk how I heard you call may name and complimented me how you've always wanted to taste me."She started moving her hips and then smirked when she felt him. She moved away and then walked away while waving her hand."Thanks for the meal," She turned around. "Oh, will you go get me something to wear? A pair of undies and a dress, please. I have a class this afternoo..."Before she could even know it, she was already pinned on the wall while Eli was kissing her in a passionate yet aggressive manner.Tiara pulled away and then smirked. "It was you who was pleasured the most by my drunken mistake, Eli. Look at you, darling, you look hungry, aroused by that small move. I meant it when I said I hate you, Elijah."She pushed him away and then went upstairs to lay on his bed as she could feel her body screaming for rest."He really went rough on me." She mumbled and then hissed.ELIJAH HAS always known how much of a seductress Tiara is and he couldn't help but laugh at her behavior.It happens every time.He then went to buy her clothes while thinking of different ways to get even with her.Tiara has always hated Elijah since they were young for telling everyone at a party how much Tia likes Eli's older brother. She never moved on. Well, Eli thinks she has already forgotten her grudge towards him.Tia just act that way towards almost everybody. She's not Tia if she is not a bitch.People around her just learned to live with Tiara's inconsistencies.Elijah knocked on the door. "Tia?" He opened the door when she did not answer.He sighed and then placed the bags on the table when he saw Tiara sleeping on the bed with new sheets. She has also cleaned his room and he suppose Tiara has already thrown or burnt their torn clothes away."Yeah, yeah, whatever," Elijah mumbled.He placed the receipt next to the bags and left a note that Tia should pay him the same amount."I hate you too, Tia the bitch."Tiara McKenzie's Point Of ViewI rolled my eyes as soon as I saw the note before the shopping bags. I crumpled the paper before taking my clothes off.I was butt naked when the door flung open as if someone's trying to rob the place. I immediately covered my bums instinctively as I glare at Eli.Elijah averted his gaze and then raise his hands into the air as he sighs. His jaw clenched while slowly turning his back after running his gaze on me.My face was as red as tomatoes because of anger.Damn! How big of an asshole can he be?"Where do you think are you going, Elijah?" I asked filled with danger. Elijah's hands fell on his sides and was about to face me when I cleared my throat. "Don't you even dare do that.""I just wanted to check on you," He mumbled."Well, you've done it. Walk out of the room then!" The way I said that was filled with hints of murderous intent that was enough to send warnings to Elijah's system as if it would be the last memory of the world about him if he do
Tiara McKenzie's Point Of ViewI'm quite unresponsive these past few days. It feels weird. It's as if I don't know myself at all. The way I assassinated my last targets was quite brutal as if it wasn't me who executed the mission.I can't feel I am enough that I started trying different things, thinking I might deserve a more peaceful life.I stared at the canvas and tilted my head as I can't feel any connection with my art. There's this distant feeling that the colors doesn't jive with each other.I sighed and then put my paint brush down. The wind played with my long white dress as I walk towards the shore. My hair is quite inconvenient as it is too long and I don't have a hair tie to put it in a bun.I closed my eyes and fisted my hands as I think of the most brutal way to kill that bastard in the future.I grabbed my phone out of annoyance which almost had me drop it into the water. I rolled my eyes before answering his call."What is it again, Eli?"He laughed as if he's just an
TRIGGET WARNING:WORDS:AssassinationDeathSCENES: DescriptiveD***hTiara McKenzie's Point Of ViewI jolted when the sky suddenly roared. My glance shifted on the other side of the window where every drops of rain falls as free as they should be.I groaned and then rolled my eyes while I was putting my materials and my finished portfolio in my tote bag. Why does it have to rain this hard today?I wonder how far my feet would take me before I stumble down the stairs carrying my things along with this a million bucks worth of money canvas."Such a huge mansion and not even a single person present at the moment except for me. What a g... damn it! Is this a joke?" I mumbled as I struggle moving.Just as I was almost done settling everything on the backseat of my car, my phone buzzed twice for a second and thrice after a two.Really? Now?I gently shut the door after climbing onto the driver's seat.The text messages from an unknown number was filled with a series of numbers and a few let
Tiara McKenzie's Point Of ViewI don't know what has gotten into me that I didn't even think twice. My car's parked in the parking lot of where Eli's condo is located.I'm not gonna lie, the reason why I obeyed that jackass without any questions was probably because I am feeling a tad light headed to even start an argument which will definitely lead to him blackmailing me just to make me follow his whims.I groaned before getting out of my car. I am carrying the painting he commissioned, of course.I rang his doorbell with my elbow, almost dropping the painting like some stupid, clumsy bimbo.I was already gritting my teeth in annoyance when he opened the door. He gently took the painting off my hands, ignoring my glares."Come in," He muttered as he turn his back on me.I rolled my eyes and started being a bitch when he told me sit down as he headed to his office to get the check. I can't help but let out a small smile as I it seems like I can suddenly smell the scent of money in the
Tiara McKenzie's Point Of View "What were you thinking not showing in class for one and a half week?" Was the first I got to hear from Kier's mouth as soon as he saw me on my seat.Killing, painting, and earning? And getting fucked by the hottest bachelor in town?"Please, Kier, I just got better from fever. Stop talking so loud. I am right in front of you, duh," I said as I massage my temple."You missed so much! Remember the party we were talking about? I guess that was last week? Girl! The Governor was shot dead! No one heard the gunshot-"Of course you can't hear it, I used a sniper."-no one, as in no one even realized he was shot until he dropped dead on the floor! Do you know what is even worse? I was nearby! What if the sniper made a mistake?!-"I have never, never ever missed a target, Kier."Girl, I would have died! He was dead dead and shot on his forehead but be barely bled!""I have heard on the news, Kier," I replied.He made face and rolled his eyes. "Of course you did!
Tiara McKenzie's Point Of ViewI don't know what was I thinking when I drove to a fast food restaurant instead of going somewhere fancy like I always do. Maybe because I know I am quite safe here? Like, Eli can't find me here.That bastard, he did me rough last night! My hip hurts that I could hear my bones cracking just by moving a little.What am going to do if I ever happen to recieve an order?My train of thoughts stopped when a staff placed my order on the table.I smiled a little, "Thanks," I mumbled.It's my first time eating a cheap burger steak. I was just about to dig in when I recieved an urgent call."Hey, Z! Got someone for me to assassinate again?" I said with extra energy in my voice and a hint of sarcasm."You have other works, Agent Grey," His ice cold voice sent shivers down my spine.It's been a long time."What should I get done?""Investigate the Montreal Group of Company," His voice was filled with overwhelming authority as if once it is defied, you will pay with
Tiara McKenzie's Point Of ViewHow did these paperwork piled up in just three days? I feel like my fingers are about to come off!Oh to sign hundreds of papers!"Lila, can you sign these papers in my stead?" I asked in a pitiful manner with quivering effect.I looked at my secretary with puppy eyes however, she's so cold. She just bow her head shook her head. "I'm sorry, Miss McKenzie. I can't help you with that as the content of the files are strictly confidential that I am not allowed to even see a page."I can feel the forced tears streaming down my cheeks as I sob in an exaggerated manner."You can throw tantrums all you want, Miss McKenzie. Rest assured that not a single word about this will be revealed in public.""Shut up, Lila. I love your professionalism and public but it's making me feel worse for acting like a brat right now."Looking at these pile just reminded me of my school project which is to be passed before the month ends which is in two days! Two days, bitches!I ca
Tiara McKenzie's Point Of ViewHow did these paperwork piled up in just three days? I feel like my fingers are about to come off!Oh to sign hundreds of papers!"Lila, can you sign these papers in my stead?" I asked in a pitiful manner with quivering effect.I looked at my secretary with puppy eyes however, she's so cold. She just bow her head shook her head. "I'm sorry, Miss McKenzie. I can't help you with that as the content of the files are strictly confidential that I am not allowed to even see a page."I can feel the forced tears streaming down my cheeks as I sob in an exaggerated manner."You can throw tantrums all you want, Miss McKenzie. Rest assured that not a single word about this will be revealed in public.""Shut up, Lila. I love your professionalism and public but it's making me feel worse for acting like a brat right now."Looking at these pile just reminded me of my school project which is to be passed before the month ends which is in two days! Two days, bitches!I ca
TIARA (SOLA'S) POINT OF VIEWThree years had passed.The shadows of the past still lingered, but time had carved out a peaceful life far away from the bloodshed. In a private, tucked-away neighborhood in Manila, surrounded by swaying mango trees and bougainvillea-draped fences, we found something we never thought we'd have again.Peace.It wasn't the flashy kind, or the kind that came with security details and steel walls. No, it was simpler than that. It was the smell of breakfast drifting from the kitchen. The distant laughter of children playing down the street. The soft clink of coffee mugs on ceramic tiles. The morning radio buzzing with upbeat tunes and gossiping anchors.I stood on the balcony of our modest, modern house. The sun warmed my skin, and the wind ruffled my loose white shirt as I sipped on hot tea. Behind me, I could hear the gentle hum of life inside. Somewhere, tucked into a quiet corner of the house, she was probably coloring with Cameron, her little giggles brig
TIARA MCKENZIES' POINT OF VIEWI stood frozen outside his office, my fingers trembling as I clutched the folder of documents I never intended to open in front of him. The hallway felt colder than I remembered, sterile and distant, like every second I stood there chipped away at my nerve. I'd begged Eli's secretary, something I never thought I'd do, but she barely hesitated. She recognized me instantly, offered a polite smile, and buzzed me through without a word.Everyone still thought we were fine. But I was about to break whatever illusion was left.As the door clicked shut behind me, my throat dried out, and all the rehearsed words dissolved like smoke. My palms were damp, my chest tight.Eli stood by the tall office window, dark suit pristine, back straight, gaze distant as the city skyline framed him like a painting. For one agonizing second, I saw the boy I used to know. And then he turned.Now, I wasn't sure if I had the right to remember it at all.His expression didn't waver.
TIARA MCKENZIE'S POINT OF VIEWThe city's skyline remained veiled in the hush of pre-dawn darkness as the final operation commenced. A dense fog pressed low to the ground, softening the sharp glint of streetlamps and casting the streets in a spectral luminescence. Silence reigned, but it was a fragile illusion. Beneath it surged a thousand synchronized heartbeats, each one tuned to urgency and resolve. Drones whispered overhead, their sensors sweeping for heat signatures. Clad in black, the operatives moved like shadows, slipping through alleyways with phantom precision. No sirens pierced the night. No warnings echoed through the air. Only silence, coiled, tense, and ready to snap.Aveline had vanished into the smoke after triggering the final wave of charges meant to scatter the Irenic. But we held our ground. Eli and I had moved as one through the chaos, until a sudden detonation collapsed a stairwell and forced us apart. I saw him vanish behind a cascade of rubble and fire, his sho
TIARA MCKENZIES' POINT OF VIEWFor the first time in what felt like forever, there was no weight pressing down on my chest. No restless overthinking. No sharp pang of guilt clawing at my ribs.Just warmth.I had been so deep in sleep that I hadn't even felt Eli move me to the bed. The exhaustion had swallowed me whole, and now, waking up, I found his arms wrapped around me, his steady breathing syncing with mine as we lay in bed. The faint glow of the early morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting soft golden hues across the sheets. His warmth seeped into my skin, grounding me in a way I hadn’t allowed myself to feel in a long time.I blinked slowly, taking in the peaceful rise and fall of his chest, the way his hand rested lightly against my waist as if afraid I’d slip away if he let go. His grip was secure but gentle, as if holding on too tightly might shatter whatever fragile peace we had found in the quiet.I listened to the rhythmic beating of his heart against my ear,
TIARA MCKENZIES' POINT OF VIEWAt first, it was just small things, excuses made in the moment. A work meeting running late. A last-minute errand. A headache that never seemed to go away. I wasn't avoiding them, not really. I was just... giving myself space. Space to breathe, to push through the weight that had settled so heavily on my chest since Eric died. But the more I distanced myself, the harder it became to find a reason to come back.Eli wasn't stupid. He noticed. So did my parents. And with each ignored call, each missed dinner, each unread message, the tension stretched tighter. And still, I told myself it wasn't a big deal.That I'd go back when I was ready.I just never seemed to be ready, though.Avoiding the Riveros had become second nature, as had avoiding my own parents. I started taking different routes to avoid running into them by accident. I picked up shifts at odd hours, scheduled meetings late into the night, and left gatherings before they even had a chance to in
TIARA MCKENZIES' POINT OF VIEWThe Montreals’ estate was unrecognizable, its grandeur reduced to ash and rubble. Smoke hung in the air, curling lazily around the twisted remnants of what had once been a symbol of untouchable power. Fires flickered along the edges of the property, casting long, flickering shadows across the carnage.My boots crunched over shattered glass and debris as I stepped through the wreckage. Every movement felt like it required twice the effort, my body weighed down by exhaustion that seeped into my very bones. The adrenaline that had carried me through the night was long gone, leaving behind an ache that felt as much emotional as it was physical.The air was heavy, choking, carrying the mingling scents of gunpowder, smoke, and blood. Agents moved with quiet efficiency around me, their faces grim but focused. They secured the remaining captives, cataloged the Montreals' confiscated possessions, and tagged bodies with emotionless precision.“Grey, over.”Alona’s
TIARA MCKENZIES' POINT OF VIEWThe ballroom had transformed into a battlefield. Smoke clouded the air, mingling with the acrid tang of explosives and the metallic scent of blood. Gunfire erupted in sharp bursts, and the desperate screams of the fleeing guests echoed off the shattered chandeliers. I moved through the chaos with purpose, my pistol raised and steady. Each step was measured, and each breath was calculated. Fear wasn’t an option; hesitation would get me killed. Behind me, Eli followed closely, his breathing heavy but controlled. His tailored suit, once pristine, was now streaked with dirt and blood, though he still managed to carry himself with that unshakable confidence I envied. For someone not used to this kind of chaos—or so I had assumed—he was holding his own remarkably well. What he didn’t know was that the entire auction had been strategically planned by me and my organization to turn this into a battlefield. Eli, unaware of the true nature of our mission, was
TIARA MCKENZIE'S POINT OF VIEW The sharp thwack of the gavel echoed across the grand ballroom, silencing the murmurs of anticipation. The sound rippled through the room, commanding attention as the emcee's voice boomed from the stage. "Sold for five million dollars to the Vasquez family at Table Eleven!" he announced, his polished tone laced with a hint of theatrical charm. The spotlight shifted to the Vasquez table, where an elegant woman with an air of quiet dominance raised her glass in acknowledgment. Her dark red lips curved into a smug smile that only enhanced the diamond's allure—the cerulean gem now hers to flaunt. "Five million for a rock," Eli murmured beside me, leaning in so his words wouldn't carry. "Think it's shiny enough to make her husband look at her twice?" I smirked, swirling the champagne in my glass. "Doubt it. But it'll make her the queen of the yacht club for the next decade." He chuckled softly, his breath warm against my ear. "And what about you? Are di
TIARA MCKENZIE'S POINT OF VIEWThe murmur of the ballroom quieted, and Aunty Ella's voice rang out from across the room, cutting through the buzz of excitement as she spotted us. Her smile sparkled in the soft light, her eyes twinkling with amusement and a hint of mischief. "Tiara, Elijah! Over here!" she called, waving us toward her table as though we were her favorite guests.I could feel the eyes of the room turning toward us as we walked through the opulent hall, the hum of conversations simmering down for a moment as everyone anticipated the evening's start. Eli, always the gentleman, offered his arm to me with a playful grin. "Careful, Tia, you might just steal the show tonight."I raised an eyebrow, playing along as we made our way through the maze of tables draped in gold and white silk. At the front, we found Aunty Ella seated, along with the Rivero family. Everyone was impeccably dressed, their regal demeanor a clear reflection of the years of power and influence they comman