THE ONE WHO MAKES MY SKIN CRAWL, AND AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Charles' POV ❤️"Thank you, Mr Tusch. Keep up the good work and please, be careful." I said to him and he left my office.The telephone rang few minutes after he left, and when I picked up the call I was shocked by the news that followed."Good day, Mr Bandra. This is the doctor."The doctor? He was the least person I was expecting to call? Was Ma okay?"Is my mom okay?" I asked without reciprocating his greeting."Honestly, she is not. She is getting better but she still needs little rest. I clearly didn't understand why your brother asked for her to be discharged when she is still recovering.""What? Axel did that? Why didn't you inform me when he was at the hospital? Why didn't you call me or something? You know Ma isn't fully recovered yet and you still went on and discharged her? Is that how professional you claim to be?" I yelled. I knew I shouldn't have relaxed concerning Axel. I should have known he was planning somet
I DON'T WANT HIM TO HATE ME Kumiko's POV ❤️I didn't know how to feel. I couldn't phantom whether I was angry because she was dating him, or whether it was because she didn't tell me about it because of how I was going to react. This was a terrible feeling. As I ran out of the house, I hit my leg and sprained my ankle. Deja Vu? Cause this was sort of reminding me of that time I first met him, the love of my life."Ouch!" I winced from the sharp and sudden pain felt. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked me. I didn't know what to do. I didn't know why I was mad at him in the first place. He definitely wouldn't have known how much I hated Charles, he wouldn't have known that she was my best friend, he wouldn't have known that he should have told me he was Charles' best friend. He wasn't aware of anything, so why was I angry?"What do you want?" I barked."You're hurt. Let me help you up."My vein popped as I grew more frustrated."You knew I was clearly hurt, so why did you ask if I was okay
TALK DIRTY TO ME Zac's POV ❤️I held her face and stared into her beautiful eyes for some time. I missed her. I missed her warmth, I missed her eyes, her lips, I missed everything about her. The way she speaks, the way she makes sense feel, I missed everything about her. I missed my feisty kitty cat. "I don't want to be away from you anymore." I said and I kissed her on the lips. Fuck, I missed this also. I missed her sweet lips and how they locked with mine. I missed how they tasted and how they moved in perfect synchrony with mine.I retracted my lips from hers because if I went any further, I will definitely not be able to stop myself. She dragged me by my shirt and pulled me closer then kissed me back. She knew, she definitely knew I wouldn't be able to control myself anymore. I didn't want to force myself on her, I wanted it to be on her own freewill. She placed her hands on my chest as she kissed me, making me fall in deeper into her mouth. With my left hand now on her neck,
ARE YOU A STALKER?Bianca's POV ❤️I excused the both of them cause it looked like they were about to make out. I giggled like a toddler when the taught of Kumi making out with someone crossed my mind. I was happy for my best friend, she finally had someone that loves her and cares deeply for her. I brought out my phone and dialed Charles' number. If I remember clearly, he said he was going back to work. My phone was still ringing and he hadn't picked up yet, maybe he was busy."Hey little one, you good?" he said softly when he picked and I blushed from how smooth and reassuring his voice sounded."Yeah, I am. What about you?" "I wish you were here with me. I am currently staring at some files and I have no idea what is happening or what to do with it. My head is spinning." I laughed. This was the first time I have heard him complain about work. Maybe I could help him with it."What is it about? Tell me. Let me in on it." I asked, but he just laughed. What was that laugh supposed t
DINNER INVITATION FOR MY BEST FRIEND AND HIS GIRLFRIENDCharles' POV ❤️Bianca went back with me to the office when we were done with lunch. I was happy I will get to see her around, but was she fully recovered to stress herself?"I am your secretary, of course I don't have to skip work." She insisted she came with me and I obliged.I was able to finish work on time with her help and it was almost time to go home with her. Even though she lived with me, it felt like she was going to leave any moment or any day. I couldn't wait to make her mine forever and come home to her after a stressful day at work."I think I should call Kumi now," she said. "Hey, gurllllll," she said cheerfully. "Hey." Kumiko responded.Even though it wasn't on speaker, I could still hear Kumiko's voice."Oh my gosh. You sound exhausted." Bianca said. I smiled at how different she sounded. I have never heard her sound so girlish before. "Do I?" "Oh my gosh. Are you blushing right now? You are, aren't you?" Sh
BIANCA HAS TO DIE IN ORDER FOR ME TO BE HAPPY Jane's POV ❤️I knocked rather loudly on his door. He wasn't picking my calls and I had no other choice but to come see him myself."Jason I know you are in there. Fucking open up." I heard shuffling sounds but there was still no response from him. Was he avoiding me? He couldn't do that. Or has he forgotten what would happen if he did? I was about to call him again when I heard the door getting unlocked. I returned my phone into my bag and when he opened the door, he ignored me and went back inside."Okay. At least tell me to come in." I said."Come in if you want to or not, but I would prefer if you stayed out of my house and life." I laughed and entered inside."You have grown grumpy. You sound like an old man. Get a grip." I hit him playfully but he looked at me with disgust."So, what do you want? Why are here?" "Oh nothing. I just wanted to see my baby that's all." I touched his face and he didn't even flinch neither did he push
DINNER WITH MY GIRLFRIEND'S BEST FRIEND AND HER BOYFRIEND Charles' POV ❤️Bianca hugged me from behind as I made preparations for dinner. "Aren't you going to help out?" I asked gently."Nope. I just want to feel my man's butt, nothing more." I laughed at how open and honest she was. "Then feel away." She groped my butt and spanked them and I flinched. "If you keep on doing that, you will leave me no choice but to stop cooking and have a quickie with you right here."She giggled and didn't listen to me and spanked my butt one more time. I immediately dropped what I was doing and was ready to grab her, carry her, put her on the kitchen aisle and eat her pussy out without caring that my mother was around or would hear us. But she had other plans. She ran away when she knew I was going to actually do it, I guess she just wanted to annoy me and I was annoyed. I could have sex with her later, I will wait until then. After she was tired of hiding and avoiding me, she came to the kitc
THE SLEEPOVER Charles' POV ❤️We were all dumbfounded and too stunned to even say anything when Axel suddenly dropped a freaking bombshell on us and ruined the mood of the dinner.Few hours ago...After making dinner for everyone and dishing it out for us to eat, we all sat down at the dining room and ate."This looks delicious." Kumiko said. I smiled at her words. Just hearing her compliment my food made me feel happy. "Wait until you taste it." Zac said. I felt so happy seeing that a lot of people were about to eat my food and they were already loving it even without eating it yet. It was different for Zac and Bianca, but it felt nice to hear their compliments over and over again anytime I cook. "Itadakimasu!" Kumiko said before slurping down the pasta. I paused, we all did as she ate, waiting for her to say something about the food. "I would visit any restaurant that has this on their menu, and I will eat it multiple times whether as breakfast, lunch or dinner. I really don'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