EVANDER I arrived at the amusement park first, with Rui trailing behind me like a lost puppy. The place was already full of life—kids running around with balloons, couples holding hands, and the screams of thrill-seekers from the not-so-kid-friendly rides. I shoved my hands into my pockets before clicking my tongue. “This was supposed to be a family date, you know? Julia, me, and Andy. But of course, you couldn’t keep your mouth shut,” I said, playfully glaring at him. “Sorry,” Rui sheepishly said, already stuffing his face with a cloud of pink cotton candy. “You know I'm bad with human interaction. There were too many people in your office that day.""Don't worry, sir. I’ll make it up to you.”I shook my head, sighing. “How would you even do that?” Before I could say anything else, another figure approached. I smirked and turned to Rui, whose expression had turned into one of mild horror. “Ellie, over here!” I called out. “There you guys are,” she said with a sigh. “I’ve been
JULIA Evan couldn’t win anything. Not a single game. I was sure he had spent more than a hundred dollars on the tokens, too. He even wanted to use his black card, which I had to remind wasn’t accepted in these kinds of things. Heath, on the other hand, had already won another plushie—this time, a bright blue dolphin that Andy was now clutching like a prized possession. I shook my head, watching as Evan stared at the ring toss booth with a look of pure frustration. He was great at everything—business, strategy, working out, even cooking, for crying out loud. So, seeing him fail so spectacularly at something so simple was quite endearing. “Come on. Let’s go,” I said, tugging gently on his arm. However, Evan stubbornly shook his head. He planted his feet and focused on the game before him.“Evan,” I warned, raising an eyebrow. “You’re not going to win. Just let it go.”He pursed his lips, his eyes still locked on the booth. “I can’t get one for Andy,” he muttered to himself, but I
JULIAI glanced to the side and saw the Ferris Wheel just a few meters ahead of us. I was about to agree but saw the sign at its entrance.‘Ferris Wheel For Two.’“You mean, the two of us together?” I clarified.Heath pursed his lips before nodding. “Yeah,” he said. “Is that alright?”I could feel the other's gazes on me. Heath was looking at me with hopeful eyes. I felt like I still had a lot I wanted to ask him, so I had the urge to agree. However, Rui suddenly interrupted the moment.“Sir Heath,” he said, his phone in his hand. “I think there has been a problem with the production of the denim.”Heath frowned. “What?” he asked. “I contacted them this morning, and they said everything was alright.”“Well, the pigment for the dark denim had been doubled, and it became extra dark wash,” Rui said.Heath’s frown deepened. “Why did they call you, though?”Rui straightened his spine. “I am always on top of things, sir. Every supplier and contractor is under my supervision.”Evan nodded in
JULIA I didn’t answer him. Instead, I held onto his shoulders and leaned in. The space was already cramped, but it felt like it closed in even more when my lips touched Evan's. I could tell he was surprised, probably not expecting me to agree. Then, he began moving his lips against mine. I couldn’t help but gasp. It was a very soft kiss—reminiscent of our first one. And in a sense, this felt like a new beginning. It was the complete opposite of the kiss we shared when we talked about everything that had happened years ago. That was heated, urgent, and filled with angst. This one was a soft, light kiss that spoke of happier feelings. The Ferris Wheel didn’t feel like it was moving. Instead, even as we descended, it felt like we were on top of the world. He led the kiss, and I let him. This kiss wasn’t mixed with tears this time, so I could taste him better. We wanted to take this slowly… whatever this was. After what felt like forever, we finally broke away. I stared at hi
JULIA The sound of Andy’s heavy breathing filled the car, making me feel worse with every second passing. We were in the back seat now, his small body curled and his face flushed and damp with sweat. I placed my hand over his forehead and worriedly looked at Sarah.“His fever’s getting worse, Sarah,” I said, my voice trembling. “We need to get him to the hospital now.”“I know, I know,” she muttered, her hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. To add to that, the beautiful sun that graced our day was now nowhere in sight. Instead, the rain came down in sheets, and Sarah’s windshield wipers were struggling to keep up. “Please drive safely, though,” I quickly added. “No worries,” Sarah said, still focused. Her voice trembled, too, so I knew she was also worried. When we finally pulled up to the emergency room, I quickly went out while Sarah parked the car. I scooped Andy into my arms, his body burning against mine, and rushed through the sliding doors. What greeted me was ch
EVANDER The moment Rui showed me the file, my blood turned to ice. The evidence against Dean was damning—harassment and malpractice, but he never got caught because of his affiliation with the medical director. It seemed he hadn’t changed one bit.When I heard that Andy was in the hospital, I felt my heart break into a million pieces. However, the moment Julia mentioned the name of the hospital, I felt a chill run down my spine. It was the same hospital Dean was working in, playing the hero while hiding his true nature.“Call the police,” I said to Rui, feeling anger surge through my veins. “I’m going to the hospital.”Rui nodded with furrowed eyebrows. “Be careful, Sir.” I didn’t respond. My mind was already racing, and Julia and Andy consumed my thoughts. I grabbed my car keys and stormed out of the office, my jaw clenched so tightly it ached. The drive to the hospital was a blur. I pushed the speed limit as much as I could without breaking the law, knowing Julia would scold
JULIA“Nothing happened.”"Believe me, Evan." Those words tumbled out of my mouth before I could stop them. I could still feel Dean’s hands on my body and hear his disgusting words in my mind. It all felt like a nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. I tried my best to push him away, but he still managed to kiss me, making me feel as disgusting as he was. And at that moment, the night when I went to the party came back to my mind. It became vivid all of a sudden. For a long time, I had been denying I was a victim—especially since I didn’t even know what truly happened. However, that didn’t take away the fact that I had struggled because of it—so much to the point of giving up.I didn’t want to experience it all over again. I feared that Evan wouldn’t believe me.“Nothing happened,” I repeated, my voice trembling. “I swear, Evan, I didn’t let him—”Evan’s arms tightened around me, cutting off my words. He kissed the top of my head, his lips warm and reassuring against my skin. “I be
MATURE CONTENT AHEADIf you are a minor or if you are not comfortable with this type of content, please skip.JULIA This was definitely a soundproof room. I can tell by the materials used. Evan was currently in the shower. I had just finished and was sitting on his king-sized bed. His room was bare—like a man had decorated it. It had nothing but his bed, a computer and a gaming chair, and a television perched on the wall. I looked around the room, still wondering why I was inside. Sarah’s suggestion made me feel embarrassed, but at the same time, it pushed me to ask Evan to accompany me for the night. After so many years, the person who had tormented my mind was finally in prison. It seemed Evan had collected the evidence against him once we established what happened during the night of the party. I was happy he would finally get locked away; however, at the same time, I had a hunch that Heather had something to do with it. However, I haven’t had any evidence of her yet. Just
JULIA The day of my first art exhibition had finally come. After the successful launch of our clothing line with Mr. Miyagi, my name had begun circulating in the art world. A year had passed since then, and while I had worked on many projects, this was the first time I was putting my heart and soul on full display.I was a nervous wreck. It was the opening day, and although a lot of people had promised to show up, I felt like it would be an empty exhibition. I stood outside our house and waited for Sarah to pick me up. Evan said he had something to do at his office but would meet me at the exhibition before it opened to the public. After a few moments, Sarah arrived in her brand-new car. She whistled dramatically as she stepped out, running a hand over the hood. "Can you believe it?" she asked, shaking her head in amusement. "Just a year ago, my poor car was on its last breath. Now, look at this beauty. Rui really outdid himself."I chuckled, recalling how stubborn she had been a
MATURE CONTENT AHEADIf you are a minor or if you are not comfortable with this type of content, please skip.RUII had made up my mind.Sarah had been patient, and I could tell. She wanted to take the next step in our relationship. She wasn’t pushy about it, but I could feel it in the way she’d look at me sometimes. I wasn’t dumb. I knew shewanted to have sex. However, the problem was that I had absolutely no experience. So, naturally, I did what any sensible, inexperienced man in his late twenties would do. I overcompensated.I booked an expensive hotel. Well, I didn’t have to pay for anything because Evander gave it to me for free. It was even the penthouse suite. Such an expensive room was given to us for two whole days. I planned every detail. Dinner, room service, the perfect playlist, and condoms that were my size. I didn’t know what size I was, but Evander had given me large ones, saying I was blessed but not as blessed as he was. Sarah was ecstatic when she arrived.“Oh m
HEATHAmsterdam was different from the other places I had been to in the past year. It had a calmer feel that made me feel more grounded. It wasn’t another pit stop to my journey. Instead, it was going to be my new home. I had spent the last twelve months hopping from country to country, working as a marketing researcher while soaking in the culture and the sights of every place I landed in. I had walked through the bustling streets of Tokyo, tasted the spices of Marrakech, and felt the cool sea breeze in Santorini. But there was something about Amsterdam that pulled me in and made me want to stay. Maybe it was the relaxed pace of life or the charming canals. Or maybe it was just because this place offered me the most relaxed job. It was definitely that. In the end, I decided to stay here, knowing I couldn't travel so frequently all my life. Of course, I still thought about Julia from time to time, but not in the way I used to. There was no longing or regret—just the hope that she
RUI“Why did you have to call me?” I asked, gripping the steering wheel as I pulled into the parking lot of the car dealership.Sarah had a habit of calling me for the most trivial things now. Help with decorating her apartment. Help to pick a new phone case. Once, she even called me because she couldn't decide whether to get bananas in her fruit smoothie. It was never anything urgent or anything she truly needed me for. Yet, every single time, I went.I always went.She smirked at me from the passenger seat. “My car is dying, Rui. It makes a noise like a dying cat whenever I start the engine. I need a new one. Besides, I want to arrive at the launch of Ampersand’s new clothing line with Mr. Miyagi in style.” I sighed, running a hand through my hair. “You could’ve called someone else.”“But I wanted to call you.”Sarah said things like that so easily. She flirted like it was breathing. She was the complete opposite of me, someone who had no experience with women, and yet, she became
MATURE CONTENT AHEADIf you are a minor or if you are not comfortable with this type of content, please skip.EVANDER Julia led me to the bedroom, her hands still on my cock. I could feel her fingers tracing it lightly, and I groaned softly. "You're insatiable," she murmured, her eyes locked on my cock. “Didn’t you just come?” She took me in her hand, her fingers wrapping around my shaft as she stroked me slowly. I groaned, my hips bucking into her touch."I want to taste you," she said. She dropped to her knees, her tongue licking the tip of my cock. I cursed, my hands fisting in her hair as she took me deeper into her mouth. She sucked and licked, her head bobbing up and down as she took me all the way to the back of her throat."Fuck, Julia," I groaned, my hips thrusting into her mouth. She hummed in response which sent vibrations through my body.After a few minutes, she pulled back, her lips glistening with my precum. “I want to try something different. Is that okay?” she shyly
MATURE CONTENT AHEADIf you are a minor or if you are not comfortable with this type of content, please skip.JULIA The drive was quiet but comfortable. The sun was beginning to set, casting orange and pink lights along the horizon, making everything look dreamier. I leaned my head against the window, watching the scenery blur past.Evan’s hand rested on my thigh, caressing my skin every now and then. “Where are we going?” I asked, tilting my head toward him.“You’ll see,” he said, smirking slightly. “Patience, baby.”I huffed, crossing my arms. However, the smile on my lips stayed. After about half an hour, we turned onto a smaller road lined with palm trees, leading to a secluded area near the ocean. The moment I saw it, my eyes widened. The beach stretched endlessly before us. There wasn’t a single soul in sight.A villa stood just a little beyond the sand, its large windows reflecting the colors of the sky.“Evan…” I turned to him, my brows raised. “Just how rich are you?”He
JULIAThe moment I stepped outside into the garden, I felt a lump form in my throat. The soft rustling of leaves and the distant conversations faded into the background as I stood there, facing the two people who had given me life but had also, at one point, chosen to turn their backs on me when I needed them most.It had been so long since I last saw them. In fact, I felt like I still couldn’t meet their gazes eye to eye. Since that day—the day they tried to convince me to give Andy up to Garyn Astor—I had kept my distance. The pain of that moment still felt fresh, but now, standing here, I knew this conversation was inevitable.Evan must have sensed my unease because he leaned in. “We’ll be waiting in the car.”I turned to see him and the others all nodding in silent support before they left. I was grateful for them. Even in moments like this, when I was about to face my past head-on, I was never alone.Now, it was just the three of us.My mother clutched a small bouquet of flowe
JULIA The nerves settled in the pit of my stomach as I adjusted my graduation gown in front of the mirror. My hands trembled slightly as I fixed the collar, smoothing out any creases. After years of struggling... balancing motherhood, heartbreak, and redemption, I was finally here.A soft knock at the bedroom door made me turn. Before I could say anything, the door swung open, and standing there was Evan and Andy. Andy was wearing a tiny version of my graduation gown, the fabric draping over his small frame in the most adorable way. He even had a little cap on, tilted slightly to the side.My hands flew to my mouth. "Oh my goodness."Evan, standing tall beside our son, crossed his arms over his chest, satisfied. "You like it?""I love it," I said, blinking fast, trying to hold back the tears that were threatening to fall."Don't," Evan warned, stepping closer and tilting my chin up with a finger. "You’ll smudge your makeup. You worked so hard on it."A laugh bubbled out of me as I
JULIA Moving day had arrived, and with it came the warmth of a new beginning. I stood in the driveway of Evan’s house—no, our house—watching as the last of the boxes were loaded inside. Sarah stood next to me, wearing a new, expensive blazer that showed her new position. Today was her first day officially taking over Heath’s former role in their company, and she looked every bit the confident professional she had worked so hard to become.“Are you sure about this?” I asked her, hesitating for a moment. “Is it really okay for me to live here?”Sarah chuckled, shaking her head as she handed me some of my belongings that she had packed. “You’re asking me that now? After everything?” Then, she winked. “Of course, it’s okay. More than okay. I can finally have sex in peace.” I rolled my eyes and pushed her away. Even now, she still has such a vulgar mouth. I exhaled, glancing toward the house as Andy came bounding outside, his little feet pattering against the pavement. Evan followed b