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Penulis: JOSSY
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-25 15:07:49

Silence falls over the room, thick and tense. Martha and her husband stare at me, their expressions a mix of fear and confusion. Joe stands beside me, his arm still firmly around my waist, and I can feel his steady support keeping me grounded. Against all odds, my heart still reaps at this close. My body warms under his touch.

“A deal?” Martha finally manages to say, her voice trembling. “After all we have done, you want to strike a deal with us? What kind of deal?”

I can sense her disbelief, and neither did I expect anything less. Even Joe is tense beside me, and I know he is wondering what I am up to. But, don’t they say that every opportunity counts? And also, everything and anything can be a weapon in these kinds of games, right? Well, I just got myself a weapon. That vagrant vagabond will never know what hit him. By the time he realizes that I used his own cards, he will be swimming in mud. Buried in his own shit. And I will be laughing at his dopey, discomfited self.

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  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   THIRST FOR VENGEANCE

    For a moment, all we manage to do is hold a silent conversation with our eyes, our minds trailing in a line of thoughts of their own. Me, wondering how we are going to cope like this, and him, well, no matter how hard I try, I can’t read his mind. But I can bet on my life that he deems my plan stupid.His deep eyes remain locked on mine, full of disbelief. Presumably, wondering what kind of mind I am using. His arms cross over his chest, and I can feel the tension radiating off him. He is not impressed at all with my plan, nor is he appreciating my silence. And I can’t blame him. It sounds crazy, but this is my plan. This is how I plan to carry out my vengeance. This is how I want things done. This is the way I am choosing to hit back at my enemies. Is that too difficult for him to understand and respect?“Four million, Bella? For them?” His voice is low but firm. “You are giving away that much money for a couple of traitors? The same people who have dragged your name to the mad, and

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-25
  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   VENGEANCE IS MINE

    Joe faces me, brushing some loose strands of hair from my face and tucking them behind the ear. Then he trails his hand gently down and holds my hand, caging it in his. “This is breaking you, B, and I can’t stand it. Leave Leon to me. Just tell me what needs to be done, and I will do it for you.”I shake my head without hesitation, differing with his offer. “No. Joe! Leon is mine to fight and destroy. Do everything else that you want, but leave that son of a nobody to me alone. Don’t even touch him.”He is taken aback, shaking his head slightly as he tries to mull over my words. Then he speaks, low, deep, and with utmost concern and curiosity. “Why? I just want to protect you because I have seen how far that man is willing to go just to hurt you. I can’t let him hurt you again. I will stop him before...“I forbid you to do a shit about him, Joe!” I snatch my hand from him, catching him by surprise. I face him straight face-to-face, my face burning from the heat of my rage. “You don’t

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-25
  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   ALMOST CAUGHT

    We shut our eyes at the same time, our lips lingering against each other, seeking permission. The fire is burning us without pity; the feeling becomes aroused with every wasted second, coercing us to surrender to the desires of the flesh.“Wow! What a heart-stirring caption, huh!”The conversation as we both snap to that voice leaves me dangling in Joe’s arms as he prevents me from falling.A reverberating laughter echoes in the room, coming from the direction of the door from where that familiar voice came from.Joe and I finally manage to stabilize ourselves on our feet, and we look towards the door where a female figure stands; her face all smiles as she ogles her phone. “Wow, what chemistry you two have here? You know, no one would actually believe that you both are siblings with the way you are cuddling and almost kissing.”She drops her phone from her face and starts walking inside. I curse the spirit that made us not lock this door since those two fools walked out. That way, we

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26
  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   SOMETHING FISHY

    “You saw what you wanted!” Joe flares up, shocking me that I had to trace his hand and hug it tight, hoping that I am hugging his cool too. “It is so uncouth for a grown-up to just walk into another grown-up’s space without announcing their presence. And it is so incoherent for people to go around taking snaps of other people without permission unless they have an ill motive!”She drops her hands from her chest, her face heating up as she glares at Joe. “I am your sister’s best friend, in case you need me to jog your memory back. And a mere snap and how I walked in here would not be an issue if you both have nothing to hide, am I right?”To hell with this so-called best friend! I am sorry, but she does not feel or seem like one right now. Joe smirks, sighing her explanations. “A best friend who disappears when the best friend is going through some shit and reappears only when it is so convenient. What a best friend you are, huh? Is that what best friends do? Abandoning each other when

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26
  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   UNVEILING THE TRUTH

    The threat in Joe’s voice is unmistakable. So nerve-wreaking. And for the first time, I see a pang of fear sweep across Janie’s face as she takes safe steps back. Her defiance wavers, leaving her shaking to her bones.She swallows hard and takes a long, deep breath before amassing the courage to utter something so faint, her voice twirling around fear. “You are both sick. Keep in mind that nothing stays in the dark for ever. Some day, the truth of what you two are doing will come out. And when that happens, no one will dare stand by you for this abomination that you are committing. I would love to see how you will defend yourselves that day.”Well, I wish that day would never come because I bet even she would be among those who will lay us on the cross. Or even worse, she seems like she would be the one drilling the nails at us on the cross.“Are you done?” Joe asks, unthreatened.One thing I hate about him is how lightly he is taking this thing. It is like he does not see the kind of

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26
  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   THE ROOT OF THE WRATH

    Tension thickens in the air. Joe only stares at me as if I don’t deserve to ask a thing about that freaking deal with Janie. And I, standing my ground, don’t give a damn about what he thinks. I have all the rights to know. After everything that has happened, I am not backing down.“Are you playing deaf on me, or what?” I push forward, my voice sharper than intended. “I thought I asked a question. But in case I wasn’t clear enough, I will repeat just one more time.” I inch closer, invading his space, so close there is no way he can pretend to miss it again. “What are you keeping from me, Joe?”His silence cuts through the room like an icy blast of wind, making my skin crawl. Is he deliberately trying to ignite the fire in me? Does he think that avoiding the question will somehow make it disappear?Finally, he shifts, the first movement in what feels like forever. “It is nothing,” he mutters, barely looking at me.If only I was not soaked in impatience and anger, I would have smirked at

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26
  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   THINGS BEYOND CONTROL

    This bond... no matter how much I try to break it, it only grows stronger and stronger with every passing moment. The feeling, the desire, the temptation—it is all becoming too much. Each moment that passes, it threatens every wall I have built around my heart, every ounce of resistance I have clung to. It is like trying to stop a tidal wave with my bare hands, which is obviously a total waste of time.And may the heavens forgive me, because I don’t think I have the strength to fight it anymore. I am powerless. Powerless to stop this love, even if it is a forbidden love.Joe watches me, his face softening as though he sees the internal battle I am fighting. The silence between us is filled with so much unsaid. I should turn away, walk out, put distance between us before this spirals even further out of control. But I don’t. how can I when all the forces are pulling me to this?“I am sorry if I failed you, if I—”I snap my fingers, silencing him, my hand gently brushing against his lip

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-28
  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   DESIRE'S WIN

    The kiss that had lasted for minutes was slow, deep and the sweetest kiss I have ever tasted. But, Joe broke it, leaving my body screaming with a heavy tinge of let down, even though the hiatus was needed before we could die for lack of breath. We keep our eyes locked as we stabilize our breathing, admiring each other and appreciating the beauty we failed to see in each other for years. Although, it would be fair to say that it was me who failed to notice this beauty god all the years through. The hatred I had developed for him clouded my judgement, but now that all that has melted, I curse myself for being a bitch to such a beauty.The air between us thickens, heavy with anticipation, as if the world has shrunk down to just this moment, just the two of us. My heart is racing fast and so loud, and I can feel Joe’s breathing quicken too, his chest rising and falling rapidly. His eyes are locked on mine, and for the first time, there is no more hesitation, no more holding back. No more

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-28

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  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   END OF THE LIES

    “Um, my dear?” His father calls, and I turn to her, leaving Rey’s eyes scorching my skin. “I think it is time. And forgive me once again, but hold nothing against your friend. She is a good soul. I just needed to get to the root of all this, and I knew she was the only person who had the answers that I sought, aside from you, of course. She means well.”I knew it was. “So, this happens to be the evidence that you have been telling us about, Irma? What is this all about? Where did that come from? Why do you have an old check for this huge amount from our company?” Ana asks.Well, I had not anticipated this happening any sooner, but I guess my father-in-law and my friends planned this well. I can’t lie anymore.I turn to Rayafter looking at these two women, who look like they are about to pee in their pants. “I am…”“She asked me for the money. She blackmailed me!” Katherine snaps, confusing everyone.Even I am confused by her guts! I blackmailed her. With what? Or for what? She is so s

  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   THE SECRET IS OUT

    The three of us once again trade quizzical glances. There is more.“What?” We all trace our heavily pregnant gazes to Katherine as she whimpers, “This joke is the worst of the pains, so what more is there, Mazur?” She asks.A joke? She is still refusing to believe that he is divorcing her, even with the divorce headline in bold and staring right through her eyes. Not even his serious tone is enough to convince her. Poor woman! I wonder how she does not collapse after the next blow, and I am also eagerly waiting to know what it is.“I have frozen your cards, Katherine. From this moment on, you have nothing. You are barred from coming close to any of my companies because I have erased your name from everything that has my name on it. As for your children, I will leave it to them to decide. I want you to sign these papers and get out of my house.”Mr. Mazur’s words hang in the air like a heavy cloud. Silence has been the only sound for a long time. Fear and questions linger in the room.

  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   ONE BATTLE WON

    “You can’t do that!” Tarah screams, springing to her feet. “You know that you need us. You need the support of my family for this business. You can’t terminate this agreement. You can’t…”“Your parents and I, young lady,” Mr. Mazur cuts the hysterical parrot off, “have already talked. We agreed that this agreement was a mistake. It is not working. Since this mess has also touched their family because you are in the picture, they agreed to end it in peace and set our children free. We will refund all the investments that your company made in our empire once we do our calculations, and that will be the end of it. For now, all you both need is to sign the papers and go your separate ways.”Hello, to the moon and stars. Here I was thinking that I would be the one to have this bitch divorce my man, but it seems like the stars and the moon were working on my case. Blessed be unto the heavens and to this man as well. God, please restore his health so that he can witness and be a part of the

  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   MARRIAGE TERMINATION

    We all get to Mr. Mazur’s room with fear and curiosity gnawing within the deepest parts of our souls. I know we are all worried. For instance, I have come to love this old man like a father. He adores my child and is excited to welcome the next one that is on the way. He has justified my stay in this house and my love affair with his son with sincere intent. How can I not love him?“Father? We are all here. I thought we had a party next week, which you were preparing for. What is with this sudden meeting?” Ray asks.And I know how much he adores his father. I remember how badly he pleaded with me not to harm his father. Our paths crossed in this second phase, and my heart was pounding with waves of vengeance and wrath. He was willing to do anything, even to take up his father’s punishment on his behalf. And in the months that I have been in this house again, I know how deeply he cares for him. He and another love him so much. He may be rendered incapable of anything right now, but I s

  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   AN URGENT MEETING

    Katherine remains mute, but her expressions ooze hurt and pain. It is like this is a bitter pill that she has to swallow.“Next time, don’t you dare go high and mighty on me, Katherine. You don’t want to cross, or else...”“Shut up!” Katherine shuts her up, her voice coming out between gritted teeth. “Don’t say something that you will regret,” she hisses again as they stand before each other like two antagonistic lions.I feel Rayshift beside me, and before I know it, he is standing up, taking me with him as he approaches them. They drop the rage when they sense us. As if we have not been watching the entire show. As if there is anything new with them. I know their secrets. I know they were together in that blackmail attack against me years ago. The person I pity is Rey, because I still have not found the courage to do what she did.I know that he deserves to know. I know that he has all the rights to know what his mother is capable of. I know he needs to know what his mother thought

  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   NO PARTY

    I join the annoying party, hugging my fury at my claws because I am supposed to be having the best of this moment with Ray and not burning my arse here watching some manner of less arses drink their already inebriated asses off. Why did this b*tch even need us here? All they have been doing ever since we sauntered from the kitchen is just drink and pick on Ray and me. And she—I don’t understand why she had to stay this close to Rey. She annoyingly pressed against him on the left side while I was clinging to him on the right. The poor guy is so uncomfortable and lost at the meaning of this whole thing, just as I am. And you, if all she wants is to show off, then I don’t need to stoop so low. I know who it is that matters to Rey. I am serious as fuck about where I stand in his life.I unbandage my hand from him and shift aside from him, an action that causes him to reach for my hand and shift closer, pinning himself on me and wrapping his arm around my shoulder. With ease and care, he g

  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   NOT THREATENED

    She cloaks her anger for a minute, putting on her signature bitchy crown. But today, her act is not working decently. Even through her iciness, you can still pick up the pecks of anger, hurt, and shame. Bingo, Irma Rose! You are serving this diet, which is the recommended diet. Thumbs up! Stuff her more!“Do not be too sure. And, by the way, how did it feel to see me kissing my husband, whom you can’t stop swooning over? I saw how you almost collapsed with utter stupor and hurt. Did your heart break into pieces after witnessing us kissing?” She asks, almost emitting a smirk.Sha! This witch is so cheap at devising plans. Was that the only way she could come up with to rile me? My! My! She should have asked me for some advice to spice up her rubbishy, unsuccessful plan. She couldn’t even pull off something to equal a kiss. Such a pathetic loser!“I admit I was thunderstruck and hurt at first seeing Rey’s lips on your disgusting ones for a second. But then, reality slapped me—that was a

  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   CHALLENGE

    After a moment, she clears her throat myriad times, scraping the back of her neck as if she has an itchy skin disease. She is still mired in ignominy and bewilderment, and her friends are still looking at her with dismay and shock. She could have prepared them instead of trying to showcase something that isn’t real.“I will just get some glasses. Feel at home and make yourself comfortable on the seats.” She is still battling with her conflicting sentiments.Her friends start dragging their confused bodies to the seats where Rayis is perched, while she starts towards me. I was about to get out of her way, but she grabs my hand and drags me inside the kite with her.The door slams shut behind us, the fresh scent of our raw sex with Ray minutes ago slams our nostrils, and we stare at each other like two antagonistic lionesses that we in reality are.I roughly jerk my hand away from this bitch!“What in the devil’s name were you doing in here with my husband?” Tarah screeches after I snat

  • MY STEPBROTHER'S RETURN   BAD RECEPTION

    “What were you doing in there? Been screaming your name for minutes, hun!” I hear that bitch’s voice as I finish cleaning myself up with the Soviets.Hun? Since when? And what is that?annoying cheesecake tone? Trying to play some lovey-dovey games to fool her fucking guests? I reckon she is even clinging to my Rey’s arm or fixing the nothingness on his tee just to show off. Bitch!“Uuuu! Spare us, will you?"Spare us?From what?Silence!There is no voice from that witch, and these parrots of hers are just cheering; only the devil knows what. I detest those shrieking sounds! They are making my ears itch! I fix my hair and walk out feeling so raw and content, and...And dumbstruck!The heartbreaking visual visage of my Ray and Tarah together with their lips pressed so iniquitously against each other impairs my visual sense for a minute.Holy fuck!I slam my back on the closed kitchen door the minute it closes. A tinge of stinging tickles jolts down my spinal tube, almost paralyzing me

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