Chapter 18: Uncle GregMIAMy family is all kinds of weird, there's my uncle, Greg, my dad's elder brother who is the family’s black sheep. He went to jail for trafficking drugs and other reckless behaviors which made my grandpa give the company's rights to my dad. Uncle Greg is manipulative and narcissistic, always in one trouble or the other and my dad is always the one bailing him out.My aunt, Cecilia isn't like that though, being the baby of the house, she was always spoiled by my grandpa before he passed. She's sweet, loving and has been a mother figure since my mom passed, although she has a very sarcastic side to her which I find really amusing.As for my dad, he's the second child. He always had the responsibility to make sure everything is in order at home. We lived on the family property as per my grandpa’s wish. Hence my uncle barging in on us now, the house was our family house, so he had the right to be here. As for why he wasn't living with us before now, that's because
Chapter 19: Kissed him MIA “You know what?” Sophie said when we got back from the mall. “What?” I responded, feeling really tired. “Let's go to the club,” she giggled. “The strip club.” She added. “Girl, you're not serious, I'm tired.” I said, heading to her room. She followed suit, still trying to convince me. “We still have four hours till the strip club opens, you can rest then we'd go, okay?” She said, leaving no room for me to reply. “Whatever you say, mi lady.” I responded, sarcastically. I settle in and in no time I dozed off, when I woke up, I heard voices outside and I went to check it out, it was Sophie and her mum. “Good evening Mrs Turner.” I greeted Sophie’s mum, interrupting their discussion. “Hello Mia, you're awake,” she smiled. Sophie lived alone, so there must be a reason that her mum is here, I smiled back at her and went back to the room. “Mia, are you ready to partyyyy!” Sophie shouted as she got into the room. “Oh yes.” I said. “That was rather s
Chapter 20: Dramatic/cause a scene GREG EVANS I showed up at my family house knocking as loud as I could but got no immediate response. Why would they keep me waiting? This is my house too. He opened the door and there he was, standing at the doorway like he was king of the castle, then I saw her—Mia. All grown up now, but I’d know that timid look anywhere. The same one she had when she was a kid. Like a deer caught in headlights. Pathetic, really. “Greg,” my brother said, his voice like ice. He always thought that his cold tone could keep me in check but It never did. “Hello, brother,” I replied, as smooth as ever. I stepped inside without waiting for an invitation. What was the point? It's not like he was going to stop me, no one had the right to stop me. My eyes found Mia, and I couldn’t help but smile. She looked like she wanted the ground to open and swallow her up and I loved that I had that effect. “Mia,” I said, dragging her name out slowly, savoring her discomfort. “A
Chapter 21: Mr. Do-Everything-RightJOHN EVANSWhat the hell are you doing here?” I hissed, after dragging him away from the board room “I came to talk, but I see you’re too busy.” Greg shrugged, like he didn't just try to cost me a huge investor.“Get out, Greg. Now.” I commanded. “Don't get your pants hitched Johnny, I'll go, but I'll be back.” he responded and left.I took a sigh of relief and went back to the boardroom, “I'm sorry for the inconvenience, we do not need to postpone the meeting again.” I said to my client, thankfully they were still in the boardroom, although they were obviously shocked at what just happened.After the meeting with my client, I went back to my office and got lost in thoughts.How did we get here? I remembered how good my brother was to me, he was like my role model, but everything changed when he got into college, back then I just got into highschool. He started making friends and moving around with the bad eggs, then the bullying started, he was
Chapter 22: Ethan's a big meanieMIA“You heard the lady.” I heard the familiar voice again and I was thankful.“Who the fuck are you bro? Didn't you take the first hint she gave you?” The stranger said, obviously frustrated by Ethan.“I'm the one who's going to whoop y’all's asses.” He said and they bursted out laughing.One of the dudes holding Sophie left her and went to Ethan, “go pick on someone your own size, oldie.” He nudged Ethan and they all started laughing.Ethan grabs his fingers and twists them, then he calls on his bodyguards, they come and free Sophie, beating up the guys holding Sophie. Ethan then grabs the strange guy holding me, “it seems like the beating I gave you back at the club wasn't enough.” He said and began throwing punches on the guy.“Hey Ethan, it's okay, you're going to kill him.” I screamed, scared for Ethan.“Are you still trying to defend him?” Ethan asked, he looked hurt.“No, that's not what I…” Ethan leaves the strange guy, grabs me and shoves me
Chapter 23: Who's Mia?ETHANSeeing Emily ruined my whole day, I couldn't focus at work, what did she want? Why was she back? Those thoughts filled my mind. I didn't bother to think about how she found me. I was Ethan Blake. I'm always the star of the show.“Sir, you have a meeting with a client by two o'clock.” Daniel said, interrupting my thoughts.“What else do I have on my schedule for today?” I just wanted to get this day over with.“You also have a meeting with Judge Hilary at Preston hotel.” He responded.I totally forgot about Hilary and our “meeting” which mostly consisted of her sucking my dick and screaming my name.“Okay, is that all?” I asked.“Yes sir.” He said and I gestured to him to leave which he did.Maybe meeting up with Hilary will help me ease the stress of meeting my ex wife and Mia, “Mia!” I remembered, as I grabbed my phone and dialed her number for the thousandth time, it rang and it didn't go through again. “Daniel, get me a new number.” I said to Daniel th
Chapter 24: You're unbelievableETHANI couldn't get what Mia did off my mind and my gut kept telling me to follow her and that's what I did, while following her, I sent the head of my security my location.“Meet me at this location with some of your men.” I typed while walking, then I noticed him, the same guy at the club but this time around, he brought company.They moved closer and started to harass Mia and Sophie who didn't have any idea of what was going on. “You heard the lady.” I said as I stepped closer, my voice loud and furious. I’d had enough of these guys harassing Mia.“Who the fuck are you bro? Didn't you take the first hint she gave you?” one of the assholes spat at me, clearly pissed.“I'm the one who's going to whoop y’all's asses.” My tone was calm, but I meant every word. They laughed like I just told the world’s funniest joke. One of them walked to me, leaving Sophie wobbling on her feet. “Why don’t you pick on someone your own size, oldie?” He jabbed a finger
Chapter 25: Don’t be so shy, MiaMIAThe whole house was a mess, broken bottles of beer, empty cans, and cigarettes littered the living room. Cushions were tossed across the floor, a vase lay shattered near the coffee table, and the distinct smell of whiskey hung in the air.What the hell happened when I was gone?“Dad?” I called, my voice echoing through the house. No answer. I climbed the stairs, taking two at a time, and pushed open his bedroom door without knocking. He was sitting on the edge of his bed, his head in his hands. “Dad,” I said, softer this time. “What happened?” He looked up, his face weary. “Your uncle.” Of course. Who else? My heart sank, but my blood boiled. “What did he do now?” “He threw a party,” Dad replied, his voice flat. “According to him, he was bored.” I leaned against the doorframe, crossing my arms. “When is he leaving, Dad? This is getting out of hand.” Dad sighed and rubbed his temples. “I’ve given him two days. Two days to say what he wan
Chapter 25: Don’t be so shy, MiaMIAThe whole house was a mess, broken bottles of beer, empty cans, and cigarettes littered the living room. Cushions were tossed across the floor, a vase lay shattered near the coffee table, and the distinct smell of whiskey hung in the air.What the hell happened when I was gone?“Dad?” I called, my voice echoing through the house. No answer. I climbed the stairs, taking two at a time, and pushed open his bedroom door without knocking. He was sitting on the edge of his bed, his head in his hands. “Dad,” I said, softer this time. “What happened?” He looked up, his face weary. “Your uncle.” Of course. Who else? My heart sank, but my blood boiled. “What did he do now?” “He threw a party,” Dad replied, his voice flat. “According to him, he was bored.” I leaned against the doorframe, crossing my arms. “When is he leaving, Dad? This is getting out of hand.” Dad sighed and rubbed his temples. “I’ve given him two days. Two days to say what he wan
Chapter 24: You're unbelievableETHANI couldn't get what Mia did off my mind and my gut kept telling me to follow her and that's what I did, while following her, I sent the head of my security my location.“Meet me at this location with some of your men.” I typed while walking, then I noticed him, the same guy at the club but this time around, he brought company.They moved closer and started to harass Mia and Sophie who didn't have any idea of what was going on. “You heard the lady.” I said as I stepped closer, my voice loud and furious. I’d had enough of these guys harassing Mia.“Who the fuck are you bro? Didn't you take the first hint she gave you?” one of the assholes spat at me, clearly pissed.“I'm the one who's going to whoop y’all's asses.” My tone was calm, but I meant every word. They laughed like I just told the world’s funniest joke. One of them walked to me, leaving Sophie wobbling on her feet. “Why don’t you pick on someone your own size, oldie?” He jabbed a finger
Chapter 23: Who's Mia?ETHANSeeing Emily ruined my whole day, I couldn't focus at work, what did she want? Why was she back? Those thoughts filled my mind. I didn't bother to think about how she found me. I was Ethan Blake. I'm always the star of the show.“Sir, you have a meeting with a client by two o'clock.” Daniel said, interrupting my thoughts.“What else do I have on my schedule for today?” I just wanted to get this day over with.“You also have a meeting with Judge Hilary at Preston hotel.” He responded.I totally forgot about Hilary and our “meeting” which mostly consisted of her sucking my dick and screaming my name.“Okay, is that all?” I asked.“Yes sir.” He said and I gestured to him to leave which he did.Maybe meeting up with Hilary will help me ease the stress of meeting my ex wife and Mia, “Mia!” I remembered, as I grabbed my phone and dialed her number for the thousandth time, it rang and it didn't go through again. “Daniel, get me a new number.” I said to Daniel th
Chapter 22: Ethan's a big meanieMIA“You heard the lady.” I heard the familiar voice again and I was thankful.“Who the fuck are you bro? Didn't you take the first hint she gave you?” The stranger said, obviously frustrated by Ethan.“I'm the one who's going to whoop y’all's asses.” He said and they bursted out laughing.One of the dudes holding Sophie left her and went to Ethan, “go pick on someone your own size, oldie.” He nudged Ethan and they all started laughing.Ethan grabs his fingers and twists them, then he calls on his bodyguards, they come and free Sophie, beating up the guys holding Sophie. Ethan then grabs the strange guy holding me, “it seems like the beating I gave you back at the club wasn't enough.” He said and began throwing punches on the guy.“Hey Ethan, it's okay, you're going to kill him.” I screamed, scared for Ethan.“Are you still trying to defend him?” Ethan asked, he looked hurt.“No, that's not what I…” Ethan leaves the strange guy, grabs me and shoves me
Chapter 21: Mr. Do-Everything-RightJOHN EVANSWhat the hell are you doing here?” I hissed, after dragging him away from the board room “I came to talk, but I see you’re too busy.” Greg shrugged, like he didn't just try to cost me a huge investor.“Get out, Greg. Now.” I commanded. “Don't get your pants hitched Johnny, I'll go, but I'll be back.” he responded and left.I took a sigh of relief and went back to the boardroom, “I'm sorry for the inconvenience, we do not need to postpone the meeting again.” I said to my client, thankfully they were still in the boardroom, although they were obviously shocked at what just happened.After the meeting with my client, I went back to my office and got lost in thoughts.How did we get here? I remembered how good my brother was to me, he was like my role model, but everything changed when he got into college, back then I just got into highschool. He started making friends and moving around with the bad eggs, then the bullying started, he was
Chapter 20: Dramatic/cause a scene GREG EVANS I showed up at my family house knocking as loud as I could but got no immediate response. Why would they keep me waiting? This is my house too. He opened the door and there he was, standing at the doorway like he was king of the castle, then I saw her—Mia. All grown up now, but I’d know that timid look anywhere. The same one she had when she was a kid. Like a deer caught in headlights. Pathetic, really. “Greg,” my brother said, his voice like ice. He always thought that his cold tone could keep me in check but It never did. “Hello, brother,” I replied, as smooth as ever. I stepped inside without waiting for an invitation. What was the point? It's not like he was going to stop me, no one had the right to stop me. My eyes found Mia, and I couldn’t help but smile. She looked like she wanted the ground to open and swallow her up and I loved that I had that effect. “Mia,” I said, dragging her name out slowly, savoring her discomfort. “A
Chapter 19: Kissed him MIA “You know what?” Sophie said when we got back from the mall. “What?” I responded, feeling really tired. “Let's go to the club,” she giggled. “The strip club.” She added. “Girl, you're not serious, I'm tired.” I said, heading to her room. She followed suit, still trying to convince me. “We still have four hours till the strip club opens, you can rest then we'd go, okay?” She said, leaving no room for me to reply. “Whatever you say, mi lady.” I responded, sarcastically. I settle in and in no time I dozed off, when I woke up, I heard voices outside and I went to check it out, it was Sophie and her mum. “Good evening Mrs Turner.” I greeted Sophie’s mum, interrupting their discussion. “Hello Mia, you're awake,” she smiled. Sophie lived alone, so there must be a reason that her mum is here, I smiled back at her and went back to the room. “Mia, are you ready to partyyyy!” Sophie shouted as she got into the room. “Oh yes.” I said. “That was rather s
Chapter 18: Uncle GregMIAMy family is all kinds of weird, there's my uncle, Greg, my dad's elder brother who is the family’s black sheep. He went to jail for trafficking drugs and other reckless behaviors which made my grandpa give the company's rights to my dad. Uncle Greg is manipulative and narcissistic, always in one trouble or the other and my dad is always the one bailing him out.My aunt, Cecilia isn't like that though, being the baby of the house, she was always spoiled by my grandpa before he passed. She's sweet, loving and has been a mother figure since my mom passed, although she has a very sarcastic side to her which I find really amusing.As for my dad, he's the second child. He always had the responsibility to make sure everything is in order at home. We lived on the family property as per my grandpa’s wish. Hence my uncle barging in on us now, the house was our family house, so he had the right to be here. As for why he wasn't living with us before now, that's because
Chapter 17: Reliving a nightmareMIAA chill crept down my spine. My heart started to race. I was being followed and I had to do something about it, picking up my phone, I dialed the emergency line, “911, what’s your emergency?” the operator asked. “There’s a black van following me,” I said, my voice trembling. “It was on my tail when I was going to work and now when I'm going back home it's on my tail. I’m scared.” The operator’s calm voice guided me. “Stay on the line with me, ma’am. Can you tell me your location?” I gave them my location, my eyes darting between the road and the mirror. The van was still there. “Officers are on their way,” she assured me. “Keep driving to a populated area if you can.” I nodded, even though she couldn’t see me, and turned toward a coffee shop that was close by, I parked near the entrance of the coffee shop, my heart pounding as I watched the van pull into the lot and stop a few rows back. Moments later, relief washed over me as two polic