~LEONA~"Where's your mind, Miss Grande?" I felt Dave's touch on my arm."What. You said something?" I asked."I've been trying to speak to you since. Don't tell me your mind is still on those blank documents?"" No, not at all." I lied." Then? Why do you seem lost?"" Just thinking of Leonard. I miss him""I see." He stared at me longingly. "Waking up next to you this morning felt so damn good. I'll miss you." He added, making my stomach turn with butterflies.I shifted closer to him and placed my head on his shoulders. His hands came around me. "I'll miss you too, Dave." He tilted my chin up and swiped his tongue on my lips before letting his tongue surge into my mouth. Our tongues collided and he sucked it for a while then nibbled on my lower lip then to the upper. The kiss was slow and gentle. My hands fist into his hair then I moved onto his laps. I hope the driver is not looking again.He pulled me by the waist closer to him and everything got heated. I rocked on him slowly,
~LEONA~"Mum? What are you doing here?" What? Mum?" What's this, Dave? " She stared at both of us and I was forced to take a step back from Dave."So Katherine was right all along. You've been sleeping around with your employee while you have a fiancée? Who does that Dave? How could you stoop so low! "" Stop it, mother. You shouldn't say what you don't know. "" What don't I know? Is it the fact that you employed a woman just to get under her skirts? I didn't expect this from you."I gasped and took another step back." Mum! Not in front..." He couldn't finish when his mother turned to me like a serpent ready to bite." And you. " Her gaze settled on me with contempt. " Just a while ago I thought of you like the best cultured and modest girl I've ever seen not knowing you only pose like that. Deep down you're just one of those opportunists with loose morals! "" You're making a mistake, mum. What is wrong with you?"My eyes brimmed with tears. I've never been insulted like this. N
" Huh?"He didn't say anything instead he received a call and started talking.I looked out the window and admired the beautiful city but I was too troubled to enjoy it.It wasn't long before the car pulled over in front of a hotel. He was still on his call so he got out without telling me anything. I don't know whether to follow him or stay.I rested my back against the seat and waited for him to come back. Just when I thought I was dozing, my phone started ringing.I reached into my bag and without looking, I answered. The sharp ear-piercing deep voice I heard caused me to bring the phone down from my ear before replacing it."Miss Grande, will you please come out or you need a palanquin to transport you?."I gulped and nodded before realizing that he won't see it."Are you coming?" He asked and paused for a while. "Please answer me, don't nod again.""I'm coming." I got my bag and stepped down." Okay, be quick. "I walked inside and approached the front desk.I forgot to ask hi
~LEONA~Instead of rolling off me as I expected, he didn't. He laid his head on my bosom as we tried to regulate our breathing.My hands went into his soft hair and I began to play with it."Dave?""Mmmm""What's the matter? Why are you so quiet?"" Can't I enjoy you now in peace without any questions?"" It's not that."" I like sleeping on you like this."True. I remembered the last time in his house."You're clingy." I giggled, kissing his forehead.If only he knew what the nice things he say does to me. "Hope I'm not crushing you." He murmured."No.""Then I'm sorry for being clingy. I can't help it." Then he buried his face further into my chest. I could feel my breast all over his face.My arms went around his large torso, hugging him to myself. I couldn't have enough of him either. Feeling the urge to be kissed, I pulled his head up."What?""Kiss me," I whispered, my cheeks flaming."Is it just a kiss you need? Ask something more fun.""You talk too much. Just kiss me alread
~LEONA~*It's time, I'm coming for you. Your shadow*My heart flipped multiple times after reading the message. Tears blurred my vision as I paced forward to turn on the lights but I couldn't find the switch.I couldn't stop staring at the screen. Fear engulfed my being as I tried to switch the light on but it didn't come on. Panic gripped me when I thought of Dave.I went through call logs and dialed the number that sent the message. My heart felt as if it was being ripped out of my chest at each ring. I started hyperventilating and sweating. Before I knew it, my hand went on the red button.No, I don't think I can face him. I can't face Yolando. I'm not ready to face him. At least not like this.I ran back to the washroom and let the cold water run down my body. After cleaning myself, I stepped out, picking my clothes and wearing them at a go...I braided my hair and pinned it around my head before putting the wig on.My feet slipped into my shoes and I grabbed my bag, ready to go
~ DAVE~"If you interupt me again, I'm done." She warned, glaring at me with those pretty eyes of hers which are now red and swollen from the crying she did. I still don't know what made her cry so much and I'm eager to know." I'm sorry?""Sorry?" She asked and turned to me. "I can't do this anymore."She was shaking her head and her once sorrowful face broke into a large grin."What now?" I asked, puzzled."Forgive me, Dave but you're taking this too far. Why are you being too serious?" She went hysterical." What?" I stared at her, more confused than ever. What's funny?"Look, I was crying because I have phobia for darkness. I'm nyctophobia and I seriously can't deal with it. Gosh, I almost died when I didn't see you so that's why I dressed up to go and you came in. That's it and nothing more."I nodded. " Fine. I understand. I'm sorry for leaving you in the dark. I left for a meeting with the workers. You were sleeping so I didn't wanna wake you up. I just arrived and went to the
59~LEONA~I rushed after him when he left the balcony. He walked into his room and banged the door then I heard him locking it.I just hope he's not mad at me.I got into my room and lied down but couldn't sleep. I felt restless and that's not because I have Lando hot on my tail but because there was a man next door who didn't seem okay.I yearned to know how he's fairing and what he's doing now.I got up and walked to the door that connects our rooms. I turned the knob but it was static.He locked this door too? Why would he?"Dave," I called and hit my foot against the door."Dave?" No response."Dave please open up. Are you okay?"No response."Dave? Dave I'm sorry. " I knocked harder." Please open.. "The door suddenly opened and there he stood in all his glory, jaws clenching; I wonder why. Instantly, I hugged him."What is it? Are you okay?" He asked with concern. We disengaged and he scanned my body probably to check if I was hurt. He always cares, even if he is hurting
~LEONA~I paused to welcome any reactions from him and when none came, I moved my gaze to his face.His face was neutral as if he didn't hear what I said but he did.I went on..." After completion of college, a lot of things happened which caused my family to abandon me: I mysteriously got pregnant; something I never planned and no one was expecting. It was unexpected, for me and for everyone. My stepmom especially got furious because I was supposed to finish college first then find a job and take care of my younger siblings. If only I knew how I got pregnant and who I got pregnant for, then things would've been a bit simpler because then I will be able to give reasonable explanations to the questions which were demanded. But I didn't even know how I managed to get pregnant but when I thought I got a clue to how I got pregnant, the nurse denied everything and provided evidence to back her claim. I accepted the idea that maybe I was induced with a sedative and raped or something. Or
TEN MONTHS LATER... LEONAWe just arrived home and I am awed to see the entire family in the decorated living room upstanding in anticipation of our arrival.I was carrying my new baby boy in my arms while Dave carried the girl. Yes, I delivered a boy and a girl twin and it's been a month but we're now returning from the by-force vacation Dave took me a month before my delivery. Everyone couldn't wait to see us and here we are now. Petals of different colors showered on us as we walked into the living room."Aww. They're so adorable and the girl is so cute." Kim squealed and took my baby boy from me.I sat down and everyone took turns to congratulate us, me especially. My mind went back to the day I told Dave that I was pregnant in his office. It's been ten months but I can't forget that astonishing look and his priceless smile when I told him the news. I keep replaying it and anytime I do, I find myself smiling. I've never seen him that happy before...it was so ama
FOUR YEARS LATER.....Yeah.It's been four fucking years and I can't say I'm still the Leona of four years back. I'm twenty-six and I've achieved a lot.I got my masters and I even went further to have a bachelor's in architecture. I work in one of the biggest global companies here in America and aside from that, I work with Dave as his assistant in his architectural firm. Together, we built the firm to a top-notch. Anosova architectural firm is now one of the best in the world. His hard work also took his family business to an even higher level. All this occurred in four years.In four years, I became Mrs. Anosova. When we left that coffee shop, we registered, then advanced our wedding night. It was crazy but felt so right. After a year, we got married properly in a church where all the family including loved ones were present.Should I say I expected to see Lando come but he didn't? Well, I did. He told me he's my shadow so I expected him to be there. Not for that alone but because
🔥FINALE 🔥Leona Grande-AnosovaIt's been a month and right now Dave and I are sitting facing each other in a coffee shop somewhere in Seattle. From Greece, we relocated to one of Dave's mansions here in Seattle. The city is nice and full of coffee shops with really great coffees. Raymond has recovered and I won't say entirely but it's better than before and he's currently at home with Leonard. Leonard will be two years old next month and I can't wait to celebrate his second birthday.On my dad's insistence to work, Dave employed him in his company and my siblings have also returned to their preferred schools. I will remember to pay Dave back every dime he's spending on my family and me. It's a lot and I can't thank him enough.He also allowed me to get on birth control pills after I explained that I will be furthering my education.He made a joke out of it with a cocky remark that he doesn't need any more competition and that, child or no child, he wants me all to himself. He doe
LEONA"Really?" He came even closer, leaned into me and and bit my neck.I looked up at him and caught him staring at my chest with so much hunger and lust but above all, love.With Leonard in my arms, it made my towel pull down, revealing a greater part of my breast leaving only the nipples hidden."Make him sleep, Leo." His voice was begging. His lips moved to kiss the top of my breast but Leonard who hasn't slept yet pushed his head back and placed his little hands on my chest, shielding it from Dave.Dave glared at him and swat Leonard's hands away. "She's my woman, young man.""Seriously Dave. How would he sleep?" I laughed. History isn't repeating, is it?First, it was me fighting Leonard and now Dave fighting him."Then tell him that. He seems to be competing with me."Leonard wasn't having it either. He placed his hand back on my chest and added his head then rolled his baby blue eyes at Dave angrily."What! Did you see that?" Dave grumbled before placing his hand
LEONAI looked at him in absolute shock, my eyes threatening to fall out. This is incredibly unbelievable. I blink multiple times to clear my vision in case I was hallucinating but no. He stood there with his bandages still on him. He didn't look strong but he's here.My hands reached to grip Dave tight and my eyes water. With a shaky voice, I asked. "How?" He limped towards me but I stumbled back. "Are you sure you're not a ghost? I saw your dead body, Raymond. I saw how pale you got. I saw everything. How can you not die?""Don't go away from me, sis." He winced and stopped limping towards me."I'm sorry for scaring all of you. I should've said this to you upfront. You know, after my car accident, I did self-medication before coming to Dave's mansion. I knew that man would try something so I couldn't stay at the hospital though I was going through a lot of pain. I took an overdose of a strong antidepressant and it helped after he shot me. I really didn't feel st
"I'm taking them away, Dad," Dave answered and came to his father with a bunch of papers in his hand."What do you mean? This is their home too.""It was no longer home when you brought a devil to live in it." He retorted."Stop this, Dave. He's your brother." Charles whispered but it wasn't low enough."I refuse to accept him and you'd not change my mind.!"Who are they talking about? I didn't know Dave had a brother."Here, dad. This is all your business and ownership documents. I've resigned and signed everything out of my name. Where's mum? She should come and give them to her darling son." He looked around.I didn't understand whatever that was going on. Why's Dave giving everything back? Most importantly, was I supposed to witness this?I wished my feet would drag me out but I was too curious."I have my own company to focus on anyway.”"Is this how you behave?" Kim appeared. "You get angry at your parents when we scold you a little? We raised you better.""I'm glad you're here,
LEONAI paid the driver and stepped down. I stared at Raymond's apartment and literally wept.A lot of memories are being embedded here. I still can't believe that I lost my brother. My only brother. What kind of fate am I carrying? Why's it that I always invite trouble for people wherever I go?Dave went through a lot because of me. My family is not an exception but they survived it and my brother couldn't. Life is so unfair and especially to me.Oh, Lord. Please save my soul and remove all this pain and sorrows. It's more than I can take.I'm living but my life is not worth living without my backbone.I looked for the key where he always keeps it, put it in the keyhole then turned it gently before pushing it.The room was just as I expected. Dust and cobwebs everywhere which is clearly indicating that it's been a long time since a human lived here.I opened his room and walked slowly into it.I saw a photograph of us together on his bedside table and picked it up. I stared at it an
LEONA“Dave.” I called once the door clicked open and he stepped in. I shuffled to my feet and adjusted my eyes to the darkness."Why are you avoiding me?”He came late and I had stayed up all night just to talk to him.He found the switch and turned the lights on."And who said I am?” I watched him hang his suit jacket."Then what? Why are you doing this? This is not you." I complained."What am I doing? We talk, don't we?" His brows furrowed as he took off his cufflinks leisurely."You know what I'm talking about. Stop being nonchalant."“Fine. I'm only giving you space because anytime I try to get close you tell me you want to leave. To leave me. I didn't want to hear that…"Dave I ...""No Leona. Please don't say anything." He cuts me off and walked out.So this is it. He thinks I will leave? Well, that was my initial plan but I aborted it long ago.I tried starting a conversation with him to try and clear his misconception but he wouldn't give me a chance.I regret s
LEONA"Have you seen what you've caused our family? I've always known you're a bad egg. How could you? You should've looked for a decent job like every graduate or come back home. It was out of rage I acted harshly and threw you out but you could've come back. Your father got hospitalized because of you and yet you never showed up. What kind of a daughter are you Leona? And now because of your reckless ways, you lost your brother. You caused his death, Leona. I hope you know that!" Tasha scolded me once I joined them in the guest room."Are you done, woman?" Dad asked and she rolled her eyes."Must I always remind you that if you have nothing sensible to say you should keep quiet?""You won't start again Cornelius!" She warned.I knew just then that if I don't come in, they will start fighting."Dad, Tasha is right. I fucked up..""See? She started cursing. I fear you, Leona. Especially after what we went through because of you. I know you're a murderer just like that fearful man and