Hillary Pov I stared at him carefully, eager to hear his next words. “Let's go to bed. It's late.” He disregarded my question. I laid back down with uncertainty. Does he really value this relationship, or does he treat it as a mere contract? Does he have feelings for me? What will happen when the contract expires? Will we go our separate ways?I was drowned in thoughts. I mean, it's hard not to be in love with him, but is he feeling the same way? I soon drifted to sleep. “Hillary, Hillary.” I heard my name being whispered and some touches on my nose. I opened my eyes slowly to Rodrigo's handsome face, and he was smiling.“Wake up, the doctor is here to check up on you.” I yawned and stretched. I sat up and scratched the back of my head, still feeling sleepy. I heard him laugh lightly.“What? I asked while blinking slowly. “You're just so adorable when you wake up.” He said while leaning on one arm and glancing at me.I scoffed and jumped off the bed to shower. I returned and didn'
Rodrigo Pov “Hey man, I need some advice.” Fabio looked back at me with a weird expression. “That's new, I'm listening.” He turned to face me. “It's Hillary. She's been distant lately.”“What do you mean? You guys live in the same room.” I sighed while leaning into my chair. “She doesn't want me to touch her anymore, she.. come on, you get me, right?”A smirk played at the corner of his lips. “Did you do or say anything she doesn't like?”“Not that I can think of.”“Mm, you probably said something she doesn't like.” “But I don't remember anything, oh fuck.” I covered my face with my palm. I heard Fabio laughing and shot him a deadly glare. “What the fuck man?”“It's just that I've never seen this side of you before. Even during your teenage years you never got whipped for a woman like this. I can't believe I'm witnessing your love phase.”“Shut up,” I said while rolling my eyes at him. “Did you just roll your eyes? That's so Hillary.” He said in a teasing tone and laughed hysterica
Hillary povWhere could Rodrigo be? It's getting pretty late. I laid down and looked at the ceiling. A tap on the door startled me, and I ran to answer it.Fabio was holding Rodrigo up, is he drunk?“He had a couple of drinks, take him to bed.” I opened the door wider for him and he helped him to the bed.“I'll take my leave now.” I nodded and he left. I closed the door behind me and went to him. I sat beside him and started unbuttoning his shirt but he suddenly gripped my wrist. “Hillary..Hillary.” He said slowly in a raspy voice. I ignored and freed myself from his grip. I was finally able to take off his shirt. I helped remove his shoes. “Hillary.” My heart jumped at the way he called my name. I turned to look at him, he had opened his eyes now. I helped him sit up and he glanced at me. He leaned closer, trying to kiss me, but blocked him with my hand.“Stop Rodrigo, you're drunk.” He blinked for a while. “Why do you keep on rejecting me? Did I do something?” He asked in a low d
Hillary PovI nearly drifted to sleep when I heard a faint knock. I reluctantly walked and opened the door. “Hi Fabio, Rodrigo isn't here.”“I'm not here for Rodrigo, I'm here for you.”“Huh? What do you mean?”“Just follow me.” I looked at him while thinking of what to do. “Okay, let me change.” I pulled out a yellow sundress and let my hair down. I sat in the car quietly, waiting for him to at least tell me where we were headed.“Where are we going?” I broke the silence. “You'll see when we get there.” I rolled my eyes at his answer. At least he's better than Rodrigo. He would've totally ignored me.We finally pulled up in front of a fancy restaurant. I got out and realised Fabio wasn't getting out. “Go inside.” “You're not coming?” “No, Rodrigo is inside.”“Okay.” I made my way inside. Of course it's him. What does he want now? Rodrigo Pov “Oh Amore, I'm so happy you called me here. You even booked the entire venue, how romantic.” Jules just wouldn't shut up. My attention shif
Hillary pov“What?” “I'm in love with you, Hillary Monroe. Don't you notice changes in me? I've become a totally different person, all thanks to you.I've become soft, I think about you all the time, I worship your laughter, I'd kill anyone who hurts you.I love you.” His eyes were filled with compassion and love. He took hold of both my hands and drew me closer. “You might probably be doubting me, but I know deep down in my heart, you're the only woman I've been able to love.” I wrapped my hands around him, engulfing him in a warm hug. This is just what I needed, assurance. “I love you too, Rodrigo, more than you could ever think of.” He stroked my hair. We stayed like that for a while before pulling away from each other. “Can I fuck you again? I wasn't satisfied.” He uttered in a flirtatious way while smirking. If only he knew how sore he just made me. “You're insane.” “Come on, you've starved me way too long.” “Not going to happen.” I flashed him a cheeky smile while tapping h
Rodrigo Pov It hasn't been easy on me these past few days. I was so busy. I had to make sure that my products were safely delivered to their intended locations. We were also collecting data regarding the rock gang. But nothing worthwhile has turned up so far. That man is good, whoever he is.“Rodrigo, our men are encountering a slight problem with the shipment. They said the goods are lesser than what we initially told them.”“What? How's that possible.” I grabbed my phone and called my dad. “Why are my goods lessened?” “Rafael suggested he take some of yours because of what has been happening to you lately. We don't want our goods to end up in the wrong hands.”“Why are you telling me this now? And why is Rafael the one making orders? The last time I checked, Pablo was even on a higher pedestal, so why him?”“Just accept the help from your brother. He means no harm.” The line abruptly cut, and it took every bit of me not to slam my phone on the floor. “FUCK!” “I'll go make a phon
Rodrigo PovI sat behind Hillary as I helped her dry her hair. “Your hair is so beautiful.” I complimented her, and I earned a giggle from her. “Thank you.” “I like it when you don't put it in a bun.” “Mm really?” “Yes, you look like a princess when it's down, not that you aren't a princess already, but you look like a Disney princess when it's down.” She laughed at my statement. “You're just adorable.” She said through giggles. “Adorable huh? Can an adorable person make you hit such high notes when fucking?” She suddenly coughed and cleared her throat. I leaned closer to her ear and left wet kisses there, then I travelled to her neck, biting and sucking to leave hickeys. Yes, I wanted everyone to see my bite marks.“Ouch, Rodrigo stop biting so hard.” She yelped. “Yes, Princess.” I started kissing her gently and moved my hand to her boobs, then she immediately got up.“Stop, we have to go.” She said with a flushed face and a smile crept to my face.We both finished dressing, a
Hillary Pov I couldn't contain my joy at how Rodrigo placed Paloma in her right place. The girl was getting on my nerves, and I wanted to smack her. My stomach was twisting and turning as I stood by him. He tightened his grip around my waist. “Don't take what she said to heart. That was before I met you.” Mrs Sango approached us, and I felt like tearing her face off in front of everyone. Jeez, I'm starting to think like Rodrigo. “Rodrigo, so nice of you to join us. Come greet your father.” Her tone was bubbly. “Drop the gross act and apologise to Hillary.” His voice was commanding. Mrs Sango cleared her throat and faced me. I wish I could slap her. “I'm sorry, I was out of my mind. Do forgive me.” She said with a sad face while clutching my hands.Rodrigo immediately pushed her away from me. “Don't touch her with those filthy hands.” He uttered in pure disgust. “Rodrigo,” I whispered to him, and he stopped talking. We walked away from her and proceeded to meet his father. We ga
Things had quieted down after my father's funeral. Hillary didn't want to leave Dahlia's side for even a second. I'm very proud of her for what she did with Kay. She's not the scared little girl I met in the club anymore. She's now a woman who would kill for her child. “Freckles,” she turned to look at me. “I want to take you out on a date,” I said to her while walking closer. She smiled widely and pulled me in for a hug. “Where are we going?” She asked while giggling like a little girl. “That's not for you to think about; just look pretty and let me spend the money.” Her face turned red with my statement, and she bowed her head to hide her flushed face. It's so funny how she still behaves like a little girl around me. I handed her a brand-new dress. It was a red dress that fitted her perfectly, showcasing her curves. She got a little belly fat after Dahlia, and I love it. I mostly grab it because it feels so squishy. She said she hated it, but I loved it. The dress was d
Rodrigo Pov My phone rang. I pulled it out, and it was an unknown number. I looked at Fabio and then back to Hillary. I accepted the call and put it on speaker. “Rodrigo.” A male voice called; I recognised this voice.“Kay!” Hillary yelled. “Kay, if you have my baby, I swear to God that I'll kill you.” She threatened him.He only let out a throaty laugh. “Shouldn't you be watching that tone if you know that I have your baby?” “Kilian, you better count your fucking days.”“Shut up, Rodrigo; I want to talk to only Hillary. Listen, baby, we can still be together, just ditch this piece of trash, and we'll be together.”“Leave my baby out of this. She has nothing to do with this.”“I'll leave her on one condition.” “What is it?” She asked while breathing heavily. “Return to me. Once you do that, I'll let her go, but if not, I'll bring back your baby's dead body.” She gasped in disbelief. “I'll do it.” “Hillary,” I said angrily. “Just promise me that you'll give her back to me.” I s
I nodded and made my way downstairs. I knew this day would come but didn't know when. How did she even find me?Why is she even here? We severed ties a long time ago when she decided to choose a man over me. Not just any man, my tormenter, the man who brought great misery and pain to my life.The man who scarred me so badly that I still haven't gotten over it. She betrayed me for him, and now she's here, and for what?I reached the hall, and my heart leapt when I saw the state she was in. She did a horrible thing to me, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten that she's my sister, I grew up with her, she's my blood, and I can't change that.She looks so lean and malnourished that she has dark circles under her eyes. She has scars all over her hands and feet. She also cut her long hair into a bob.Her eyes travelled to mine and immediately started tearing. “Hillary, oh my God, I'm so glad I found you.” She said as she hurried to my side. Just before she could touch me, I moved backwards,
Hillary povDahlia kept on giggling as I swung her toys around her. The toys made a jiggling noise, and it made her laugh as she kicked her hands and her feet in the air. I'm happy to have her. She has healed a part of me that refused to heal. She made me forget that I had an ugly past. All I want to do is to protect her and to love her unconditionally. Rodrigo loves her so much. I thought he would've been angry or would've pushed me away for lying to him, but he wasn't.He tries his best to help me with Hillary, but he sucks at it. He's also very afraid to hold her, but whenever he does, he doesn't want to let her go.Where is he, though? He left in the morning, and it's almost 8 pm; why isn't he back yet? Did something happen at home? Or is he in a meeting?My thoughts were distorted when I heard his car come in. Dahlia was even falling asleep, the nerve of this girl. She sleeps anytime she wants and wakes up any time, crying like we're abusing her.Her bed is small, and beside ou
Rodrigo Pov Hillary suddenly broke the kiss and stared into the thin air.“Is everything alright?” I asked with a puzzled expression. “Dahlia is crying.” She said while shoving me off her. I looked at her with disbelief as she scooted off the bed. I scoffed and sat up. A smile crept to my lips, and I got dressed. “Guess I'm not getting laid tonight. Sleep down hard-on.” I looked at my growing erection and went on to dress up. Having Hillary by my side felt surreal. Was it a dream or my imagination? Even if it is, I pray I never wake up. Her presence filled me with some type of energy I thought I never needed. She did bring colour to my black and white life, something I thought wasn't possible. Before I met her, I thought I'd never use the statement ‘I love you’ but here I am, always wanting to express my love to her in a million ways.She has now increased my joy by bearing my child, something I never dreamt of in the past. I despised children, I didn't want to have any because
Rodrigo Pov “You… you're alive.” Hillary said with tears brimming in her eyes. She brought her hand closer to my face and I leaned into it.“Yes, I'm alive.” I said with a smile on my face. She held my hand and caressed it softly. “Were you hurt? Is everything alright with you?” She asked with concern all over her face.She looked a bit scared, like I'd disappear if she blinked. She kept on observing me. “Yes I'm fine, just a few scrapes, but I'll be fine.” She wrapped her hands around my neck and engulfed me in a warm hug. I froze for a split second, I was shocked that she just hugged me. Mainly because the last time I remember she hated me and pushed me away.I wrapped my hands around her, deepening the hug. I missed it, and I needed it so bad. I buried my face in the nook of her neck, inhaling her sweet aroma that I missed so much.Being like this wasn't even enough for me, I wanted her closer, I needed her, I wanted her and I miss her. My life felt empty and useless when I lost
*FLASHBACK* Hillary opened her eyes slowly and saw him. “Ro…Rodrigo?” “I love you, Hillary.” He smiled at her and grabbed the bomb, running away. The smile almost looked like a goodbye smile. Hillary realised what he was doing. “RODRIGO NOOO, DON'T.” Rodrigo ran as fast as he could, throwing the bomb far away, but he was close to it. The impact of the bomb exploding was so intense that it knocked him off the building, landing him elsewhere and badly injured. Fabio got to where he lay and swiftly carried him, ordering his men to attend to the now unconscious Hillary. He drove him to one of his secret apartments where he was being taken care of. Rodrigo had been unconscious for a long time, but the doctor assured him that he'd wake up. Fabio knew what he had to do. If Louis or any of their enemies found out that he's hurt, they're going to attack the empire. He knew that it was a hard decision, and it was going to leave a lot of people heartbroken, especially Hillary, but he
The room where she was being kept inside was neat and presentable. Hillary's body felt a bit weak because of the childbirth. Maids would enter her room once in a while to bring her a tray of food.All this felt like a bad dream, and somewhere in her heart, she was praying she'd wake up from this terrible dream. The maids brought her baby accessories for Dahlia. What would happen if Louis arrived before Fabio? What does he even intend to do with her? These questions flooded her mind as she sat on the bed.That day, she didn't get a wink of sleep the whole night. She kept on thinking about what would happen later. Would she really have to marry him to keep Dahlia alive? Is this where she'll end up?Her mind was clouded with all these thoughts as the morning came. She sat beside Dahlia, who was awake but didn't cry. She just looked at her mother. “Don't worry, my love, I won't let you go through anything I went through, I'll protect you until my last breath.” She said softly as she sta
“Just take the empire, take everything. We don't need to shed more blood.” Diaz spoke with a mild voice. He didn't want any more war. He was tired.Louis walked around with his hands behind his back. Fabio looked at him very carefully, his eyes not leaving him one bit. He was observing every little movement he made.“Okay, old man. I won't kill the little demon, but…” Diaz looked at him with hope in his eyes, hoping that he would just stop all this nonsense. “I'll just take the mother as compensation, yeah? Yeah? No bloodshed, everyone will be fine.” Fabio's eyes twitched at his statement, clearly annoyed at what he just suggested. “You are out of your mind, Hillary isn't part of the property. She will not be passed on to you. You are crazy.” “Silence! Then maybe I should just kill her and her wretched child. Will that be okay, huh? Will it?” Louis walked closer to Fabio. He grabbed his face roughly and forced him to look into his eyes. “You have such a sharp tongue, I hate it. Ma