Rafaella could see every movement of the two men as they entered their yard, thanks to the starry sky. When Sophia noticed them bouncing in their yard, her rage increased even more. Rafaella watched a man hit a dog in the head with a stick he was wielding and covered her mouth to hold back her tears. The dog then collapsed upon the grass. There didn't seem to be any more life. And then she turned to face her bedroom door once more. It was fortunate that the light in her bedroom was off. She was ready to shut her door with her heart racing when she thought about her mother and decided to leave the hallway to find her. She also heard the yelling from downstairs. Mrs. Wood's screaming voice was heard, and then there was silence. She forced a hard swallow as she struggled to see in the pitch-black. She hoped their governess was doing fine. Do I do something? Her thoughts were racing as she strolled. Before she could make it to her mother's room, two hands seized her. And put her mout
"Can you leave us alone, Marla?" Alexus pleaded after pocketing his mobile phone again. "I want to talk to Rafa privately first?" "But is it true? Are you two married?" Marla asked in disbelief, seemingly confused by the turn of events. Alexus gently nodded at his younger sister. "How come you married her when Sandy is your girlfriend?" "Not anymore," Alexus confessed. "When she broke up with me, I married Rafa with her father's consent before he passed away..." "Then why is it hot news about you and Sandy?" "Sandy manipulated what happened last night, and what she says is baseless that we are going to get married because she is not convinced that I married Rafaella." Marla nodded as she gradually understood what had happened. She looked at Rafaella, who at that moment was confused. "Why don't you seem to know what happened, Rafa?" Rafaella glanced at her boyfriend. She didn't know what was going on. Alexus extended his hand without hesitation and held hers. "I'm sorry, the si
"What? I'm going to live here with you guys?"Alexus shook his head, "Ours, babe. You're my wife, remember?'" Alexus reminded her as he got out of the car he was driving. "Yes, I want you to live with me from now on. Especially since your mother is in the hospital. I don't want you alone in your house since what happened last night. Rafaella also got out of the car when she saw Alexus step closer to her. He wanted to clear one thing at this minute. He had a gut feeling that he would lose her before she was secure in his house. And he had to stop that from happening."B-but you said...""Hmm. I know what you're trying to say. We'll take it slow, okay? And as I promised your dad, schooling first..."She nodded with a smile. "That means I won't stay in your room, right?""Aw, come on. You used to sleep in my room...""That was before you discovered I'm old enough to be your bedmate..."He pulled her to his body and pinched her nose's bridge while his arm was on her shoulder."Bedmate, hu
Alexus gently turned the door to his room. And he saw Rafaella sitting at the foot of the bed and leaning her back while facing the large window. "Hey..." She immediately raised her head to look at the door where Alexus was leaning on the doorknob and watching her intently. "Are we okay?" He asked while watching her movements. "Yeah, I'm fine. How's it going down there?" "We talked about something at the office..." "Like what?" "She still insists on working with me. What do you think?" "Well..." she started to stand up and sit on the edge of the bed. "I don't think she's stupid enough to keep harassing you as she did in the video you showed me. So let her stay until she gives up on her own accord. Let her adjust that you are no longer together as a couple .. ." "What about the personal issue?" Their eyes met again when he smiled at her. "I don't know," she said as she rolled her eyes. Alexus grabbed her, and she barely screamed when the man put her under him. He carefully c
They couldn't tell who was more astonished when the bedroom unexpectedly opened. Alex, I'm sorry," Marla said from behind Sandy. "She came up here despite my efforts to stop her." Marla answered, "It's okay," Alexus quickly recovered from his shock. You may go, so the three of us can discuss this matter here, once and for all." In silence, Sandy observed the two people lying on the bed, startled by the events she had just witnessed. When Sandy was able to utter anything, she said, "You... You were flirting with my boyfriend, you bitch. I was correct all along." She advanced and prepared to strike Rafaella, but Marla stopped her. Marla stood in the center and told their guest, "Sandy, chill." Rafaella needed assistance standing up, so Alexus helped her and dragged her behind him. He was protecting her. Sandy yelled fiercely, "You're too young to tangle with someone like Alexus." Sandy, please leave immediately before I lose your patience for invading our privacy. Sandy growled
Even though her heart was full of doubts about her starting a relationship with Alexus as her husband, she couldn't deny that she was happy with what was happening between them. His presence in her life made it easier for her to face her problem or whatever disturbed her. And she was content to think that she somehow got his attention.Is this what it means to fall in love? She asked herself, as she never experienced having a relationship. And she felt her cheeks on fire when she thought about the kissing she exchanged with Alexus. And her thumb touched her lips as if she could still feel the warm kisses of her sudden husband.She felt soaring high when Alexus kissed her, quite different from Jasper's kiss. She didn't feel that excitement and that needy feeling at the core of her womanhood.Her relationship with Jasper as a boyfriend did not go further since she decided not a good idea after her father's death. It was a blessing in disguise that she ended it, realizing now that it was
"Try it on…" That voice made her whirl around. Alexus was leaning at the bathroom door with his arms crossed over his chest, and she could feel his eyes on her most of all as he looked at her. Alexus noted her gray eyes were wide open, and her whole, pouty bottom lip trembled as he held her gaze. She was nervous and so fucking innocent that he almost felt terrible thinking about everything I'd like to do to her. My innocent wife. But she didn't look away. She didn't flinch when he walked and stopped right before her. She thought, there’s that look again. My stomach was full of butterflies, and I couldn’t take my eyes off his—even when I felt him reach out and skim a hand gently down my back, pulling me closer. "You still feel nervous after what we shared earlier?" The flush in her cheeks had gone from light pink to bright red, but she wasn't backing down. "Are you sure it's okay? I mean, I'm too young and out of your league. "Are you kidding me? I'm supposed to ask you that as
Rafaella fixed her gaze on the diamond engagement ring Alexus had described to her and the flashing wedding band.Everything for her was a late event, but she couldn't help but smile.She was enjoying a low-key debut party with her husband and wearing her wedding band and engagement ring, which she had just gotten from the man she could hardly believe was now her husband. He was also her most excellent friend, though they occasionally had arguments that made him her best enemy.Rafaella's eyes followed Alexus, and she looked at his face with surprise as he looked down at her."Rafa, dance with me," he ordered. He was anticipating her rising."I don't think it's a good idea. If you saw me dance, I think you'd agree that I don't like the dance floor and that it doesn't like me either.""And I am not a judge for that."Her tongue broke free to moisten her suddenly parched lips. She exhaled in an audible sigh as soon as his eyes flitted to and landed on her mouth.He waited for her to res