REPORTING FOR DUTY, BOSS!Bianca's POV ❤️I stared at my reflection in the mirror in awe. I looked different. Sexy, and professional. Charles did have high taste and class for clothing. I leaned forward as I did my hair, and tied it in a proper bun. It felt and looked like I was going on a date, and not to work. If Kumi were here, she would have questioned me and asked if I was going to a strip club, rather than work.I didn't wear lipstick today. Instead, I applied a strawberry scented lipgloss, and sprayed cologne all over my body and on the dress he got me. It was a black vneck long sleeve wrap dress, and I loved it so much. It fitted my slender body perfectly as if he had taken my measurements earlier for it.I wore a black heel and my blonde hair was a perfect contrast for the all black outfit. I got out of my room with a huge smile planted on my face, as I skipped my way to the living room. In there, I could see Charles saying something to Zac and as soon as he noticed my pres
SOMEONE MIGHT SEE US!Charles' POV ❤️I was about to kiss her when there was a knock on the door. What was wrong with these people?"Come in!" I said, trying to keep my cool.The door opened and Lucy came in, accompanied by a lady. The lady looked pale and dull, and her expression changed when she saw Bianca. She looked at her with contempt and disgust. Does she know her?I didn't have the time to pick a car up for her, so I decided to give her a cheque book. She wouldn't stop staring at Bianca, her eyes filled with malice. "Excuse me, ma'am. Do I know you?" Bianca asked as the mysterious lady was about to leave. I would also like to know why she was staring at my woman like that."Maybe you do, maybe you don't. But I know who you are and I am so glad I was finally able to meet you." She did a creepy smile, and left. That was strange. I would have to look into her later."Do you know her?" I asked Bianca. She paused for a while and thought about it."No, no I don't." She said.It was
ONCE UPON AN ACCIDENT Kumiko's POV ❤️"You have 5 cents left ma'am." The skinny looking receptionist said to me. How much could that buy? "Give me chewing gum with it." I told him. My breath stank. I left my house without showering, or brushing my teeth as I only applied deodorant and rushed out of my house."Here you go." He said and handed me my bag."Thank you..." I looked at the name tag on his chest. "... Chris." I said and left the store.I was suddenly craving Takoyaki, so I went to the store to get the ingredients to prepare it. Bianca wasn't talking to me, and I had nothing to do. I also didn't feel like going to work. After that conversation we had that night, we haven't spoken since then. Was she too busy to call me? Was she now engrossed in her new life that she forgot about me? I think she was still mad at me for what I said. What was I even thinking when I said that? I will call her when I get home and apologize to her.I unwrapped the chewing gum and the mint flavour
FIRST MEETING? FIRST CHAOS.Charles' POV ❤️Their gazes were on only one person. I sensed her discomfort as she squeezed my hand tight. Murmurs echoed around the meeting room as we stepped inside, making our way to the round table. Their gazes deepened, and this frightened Bianca even more. There was only one thing on their minds: "What the hell is she doing here?", But none of them had the courage to say so. They wouldn't even dare do it. I looked around, but couldn't find Zac anywhere. Where was he? He was supposed to be present here, but he was nowhere to be seen.They were all silent, as they all stared at me wanting to say something. I could see them staring at Bianca again, wondering why someone who spells doom for this company was present at a meeting like this, or even here in the first place. "What is she doing here?" Someone finally gathered the courage to ask."Glad you asked. She is my secretary, my personal assistant, and the third in command." I smirked.Bianca stood
THE HANDSOME STRANGER NAMED ZAC Kumiko's POV ❤️I hummed my favorite tune as I cut the octopus into small pieces. Zac, Zac, Zac. His deep voice lingered in my head. I chuckled childishly and covered my face while holding the knife in my right hand. "Kumiko?! Are you in love?" I asked myself. "Ya, ya, ya! I simply can't be in love with him. I wasn't in love with him." I convinced myself, but I knew deep down I felt something for this handsome stranger named Zac. He was intriguing and I was hooked by him. I wanted to know more about him.A piece of paper fell on the floor as I was about to measure the flour. What could this be? I crouched down on the floor, and picked it up to read the contents written on it."Hey, pretty lady I hit by accident!" I read aloud. Pretty lady? How cheesy could he get? I blushed as I read the letter he wrote for me, as I bit on my lower lips imagining him reading it to me with that sweet voice of his."I don't know your name yet, and if you're reading this
IN LOVE WITH A STRANGER NAMED KUMIKOZac's POV ❤️Today at work was hectic. I wasn't present when it began, but I knew something chaotic transpired between Charles and the rest of his employees. I haven't been there for a long time, and when I finally went, something like that happened. I couldn't even concentrate as I had only one thing on my mind; her.It was past four in the evening, and she hadn't called me yet. Did she get the letter? But I made sure I left it where it was possible for her to see it. Or was she not interested in me like I thought she would? I thought we connected earlier, was I wrong?It was funny how a total stranger was on my mind. I hadn't felt like this for someone for a very long time. She was fascinating, and I wanted to get to know her more. "Her house is around here." I murmured as I tapped on my steering wheel. What was taking her so long to call me? I was anxious. Was she really not interested in me? I changed my mind and made a turn to the junction
AXEL THE FUCKING PSYCHOPATH.Bianca's POV ❤️After that long and exhausting first day at my new job, we finally got back to his place. Was this what he faced everyday? The hate? I couldn't handle it even for a few hours, I was extremely glad he was there with me. "I never want to be in that situation again." I said to him as we entered his house.He chuckled mockingly and held my hand as we walked to the living room. None of his servants were here, I could remember the first time I got here. They were all here to welcome me. I was just glad I wasn't seeing Audrey anymore. Now that I mentioned it, where the hell was she?"This is just the beginning, my sexy secretary." He said and squeezed my hand."You mean I will still go through a lot more?" I asked. I could barely handle this first one and was even surprised at how confident I sounded, but in reality I was extremely nervous. And he didn't even try to sugarcoat it. This was what I get for working with someone like him."Yes, you wi
FUCK ME, CHARLES!Bianca's POV ❤️I held his hands and pulled him away from that monster in the living room. How dare he say that? He was going to take me away from Charles? Who does he think I am? He was pissing me off. I opened the door to Charles' bedroom, and sat him down on the bed. He was still really down, he wouldn't move, nor talk. I had to do something about it."Charles? You shouldn't feel so sad because of what your brother said to you." He looked at me and he forced a smile. This was heartbreaking. His brother broke him. He didn't care when it was about him, did he really think I was going to leave him?"You shouldn't give your brother the idea that he won." I said but there was no change in him. He covered his face with his palm, and his body vibrated. Was he crying?I stood in front of him and he hugged my waist. I couldn't resist it and pat him on the head. His hair felt so soft and smooth in my hands. I wanted to do something to make him feel better, but I couldn't t
THE BEGINNING OF THE END Bianca's POV ❤️ The door burst open, and a rush of cold air swept into the room, making me tense up and press my face against Charles’s chest, and I could perceive the subtle scent of his cologne, a familiar mix of cedar and vanilla. My heart raced— part fear that Axel might have come back to end it all, part embarrassment at being caught in the middle of the both of us making out. Charles’s chest was warm against my cheek, and his steady breathing calmed me as he held me close, his fingers running gently through my hair. “It’s okay, B. It’s just Mr. Tusch,” he whispered, his voice calm but with an edge of worry. I lifted my head slowly and glanced at the doorway. Mr. Tusch stood there, looking pale and anxious, sweat dotting his forehead. I exhaled a deep breath I didn't know I was holding, the tension in my body easing just a bit, though I still felt the heat of embarrassment on my face. "Master Charles," Mr. Tusch said, sounding nervous. "I’m sorry t
SHADOWS OF THE PAST CHARLES' POV ❤️ I had an idea where Axel might be holed up. A gnawing instinct told me he was there, lurking like a shadow waiting for my arrival. Of course, it made perfect sense. Axel was smart— very smart, and cruel enough to know the emotional chess game he was playing. He was good at playing these mind games. Even if he didn’t know we were already on our way, that house would be the first place he would go. The car hummed as it glided over the uneven road, and I could hear the faint purr of the tires against gravel. My chest felt tight, and I wiped my sweaty palms on my pants. I swallowed hard, my throat dry despite the dampness on my palms. Axel’s game wasn’t just about hurting me physically; no, he wanted to break me from the inside out. Slowly, deliberately. Bit by bit. From Audrey to Bianca, to Mom, and now this—the house. The place that started everything. A place that brought back memories I tried hard to forget, memories I had fought so hard to b
THE CALM BEFORE THE RECKONINGCHARLES' POV ❤️It has been two days since my mother passed away—in this case, murdered by her own son.Zac is doing everything in his power to keep this incident under wraps, preventing the media from blowing it up, and whatever he’s been doing has been working. But I say it’s only a matter of time before they find out.The police have started their investigation, but they aren’t anywhere close to finding out who the killer is. They went back to the venue where the party took place, but the CCTV footage had been wiped out. They said the perpetrator must have planned everything all along and that they were going to find out who it was. But the truth is, they’re never going to figure it out.How didn’t I think of this? How didn’t I know this was going to happen? I had been so focused on him hurting Bianca that Mom didn’t even cross my mind. Well, she did a little, but how could he have thought to hurt Mom? Our mother?Axel has been planning this for a long
THE FALL OF A DESPERATE LOVER IN DESPAIRJason's POV ❤️This dude was out of his freaking mind. He just murdered his mother and he laughs about it? He doesn't feel remorseful and doesn't even have a little bit of guilt. Instead, he is feeling proud of himself."That OLD HAG deserved it. She would call me her son meanwhile, she knew I wasn't. And what was with that dying message at the end? I forgive you? She forgives me? I should be the one doing the forgiving, it should be ME!" He yelled and then went ahead and cackled. "This is insane, you are insane..." I said."Awww, don't be like that lover boy." Axel teased.I scoffed. I have had enough with these people."I am done. I am out of here." I said.I turned towards the exit and two of his goons blocked my path. I knew this was going to happen, I knew he wasn't going to let me go that easily."Now I can't have you do that, Jason," he paused, and then pointed at Jane... "Jane here told me that my dear brother saw you while you were tr
TEARS THAT FLOWS DOWN LIKE RIVERCharles' POV ❤️After leaving the hospital building, Bianca hopped into the driver's side of my car and offered to drive the both of us back to my place. It was the first time seeing her behind the wheel of a car, and she looked absolutely breathtaking and cute while driving my car with the utmost care and treating it like a precious new born baby. I couldn't muster up the energy to compliment or tease her about it but deep down, I appreciated her presence as her expressions made me feel slightly better about my miserable self for not being able to save my mother. Zac and Kumiko were right behind us, trailing in their own car, and I couldn't help but wonder how they were feeling in that moment.The atmosphere inside was heavy with silence, sadness, and contemplation and every now and then, Bianca would steal glances at me, her eyes filled with concern as she tried to make sure I was holding up. I immediately got out of my car as soon as we got to my
A CHILD IS BORN AND A VOW TO PROTECT HIM.UNKNOWN POV ❤️28 years ago, at the hospital.CharlesShe had her new born baby swaddled around her arms as she looked at him with so much joy and love, and out of her eyes, were tears of joy. This was her second child, and it was a boy again but she didn't mind, he was a cute little baby boy.Her husband and love of her life stared at his son with loving eyes and cried tears of joy. "Mom?" Her first son called out."Yes darling?""Is this my brother?" He asked."Yes, dear. This is your brother, Axel.""He is so cute. I'm going to love him and cherish him forever.""Yes, Axel."Alice was so excited that she had two adorable sons, and that her eldest son was willing to protect his little brother."What name should we give him?" His dad asked."Hmmm. I didn't really think about this." Alice said as she turned to Axel and smiled. "What do you think, Axel? What name should we give your baby brother?" There was silence, as Axel thought hard about
THE DEAD, COLD AND LIFELESS BODY IN THE POOL OF BLOOD Charles' POV ❤️The whole place became bubbly after Axel gave his little speech and suddenly left for a room. I looked around for any suspicious activity or person but everything was good. Was I overthinking this? The waiter came and offered Bianca and I wine and the possibility of him actually being dangerous crossed my mind. I mean it happens in the movies. After minutes of contemplating whether to accept the drinks or not, I eventually did. He didn't look suspicious to me, but the probability of the drink being poisoned was very high. I sniffed the drink without making it look obvious, and checked for any residue of poison and when I was sure there was none, I drank it after checking the same with Bianca's drink. There was nothing suspicious going on. Was I wrong? Was I being paranoid? Zac and Kumiko joined us later and my attention was divided. I held Bianca so close to me as I watched her smile and laugh to Kumiko's jokes.
GUNSHOTS AND THE DEATH OF SOMEONE UNEXPECTED Jason's POV ❤️I couldn't sleep throughout the night as I was thinking of a way to stop this and when I couldn't come up with one, I slept off. It was morning before I knew it and I was exhausted as I didn't get enough sleep last night and Axel made sure Jane and I had breakfast before leaving. Axel was the one that drove this time and we didn't have blindfolds on."I'll go in first, and you guys go in through the back door. Wait for my command and do everything I tell you to. No messing around." He said as he handed over some airpods to the both of us."Here, put this on. I'll relay whatever message I have for you through those."I put on the airpod, and we drove in silence. I couldn't wait to see Bianca, even though I knew I wasn't going to get close to her, I would be more than glad to see her doing okay. We eventually got to the venue and did exactly as Axel said when we were in the car. Jane and I went through the back door and wait
NINE MORE HOURS UNTIL THE DEATH OF ONE CHARLES BANDRA Jason's POV ❤️"Now, let me brief you in on the plan. The plan is simple by the way, just shoot Charles and don't get fucking caught." "But... I have never shot anyone in my life." I said. The thought of it made me sick to my stomach, but there was no way out and like he said earlier, a life for a life. If I back off from this, not only will I loose my life, but these maniacs wouldn't hesitate to kill Bianca. And that wasn't going to solve the problem. If I die, Axel was just going to hire someone else to finish the job. Axel laughed, and his men laughed along with him."Neither have I, but it is quite simple. Just pull the trigger and your target is eliminated. Isn't that interesting?" Axel said.If he really wanted to kill his brother, why did he need me to do his dirty work for him? Why couldn't one of his men do it? Why did it have to be me? A complete stranger, someone he was just meeting for the first time. Does this mean