Vera's POVI hadn't heard from my parents nor Lexi for the past three weeks and I was already getting home sick.I have been seeing a little too much of Cyrus, more than I was comfortable with and oddly enough Aldonis has been really busy lately. Honestly I believed he was intentionally ignoring me.I was grateful to have gotten to know the head chef and my personal maid Selina. She was just the cutest and had the most mesmerising blue eyes you would ever see.I didn't fail to compliment her on it as much as I could but as usual she blushed it off.Over the past weeks we have eaten together and she has basically given me as much history on the Chrysantos she knew.I had asked why Mrs Chrysantos wasn't at my engagement and she explained that she had her personal business she was running which kept her away from the city very often.Hearing that Mr Chrysantos supported his wife so much as to let her be away for so long melted my heart.Their great love story and the amount of love they
Vera's POVI sat in bed reading away. I was going to avoid the library ,after what happened the last time I was there I had started taking books to my room to read instead of going to the library.A knock came three times on my door and I looked away from my book"Come in"Aldonis walked in with a little shopping bag. He came over and took his normal position on my bed ."Guess what I got?"He waved the bag in my face and I snatched it before he could pull it back.I opened it and was shocked to see the latest iPhone in it's pack.I stared from the phone to Aldonis with my eyes wide"Thank you!"I squealed and jumped on him."Okay okayMy back"I practically straddled him as he sat up with me in his arms.My room door opened and I turned to see Julius.His eyes narrowed when he saw the position we were in.I rolled off Aldonis and resumed my original position."Don't let me stop your little affair now" he teased, his jaw ticking. "Mother is calling"There was something I couldn't quit
Vera's POVI just had a little talk with mother.I was in my room trying you save as many numbers as I could remember when she walked in.It was too late to hide the phone so I panicked and just held it in my hands looking like a kid who just got caught stealing from the cookie jar."OhVera relax. I won't kill you for having a phone"She sat down on my bed and I let out a little laugh"I know.I've just not had the chance to talk to my parents or anyone and since I'm not allowed to leave seeing them wasn't an option.Julius said I was in some kind of danger" I rolled my eyes and I heard her laugh. i just stared at her."I'm sorry Vera.You married into a mafia family and now ur the wife of the now mafia don meaning your life would be in constant danger"I had my suspicions there were in the mafia ever since the day dad told me they could ruin him. The luxurious mansion added to my suspicions but she just confirmed it."It's okay mother.It's all worth it "I still had to make it seem
Julius's POVImmediately I got home I dropped my suit jacket and walked to the kitchen, what I saw stopped me at my tracks and I just stared at the scene in front of me.Vera was dancing as she mixed a bowl of sauce and poured it into the pot on the gas.I was getting fucking aroused with the way she swayed her hips and moved so freely. The way her ginger curls bounced around in their loose confinements, what a sight. I just stood behind her watchingShe turned and bumped into me leaning against the marbled table to avoid touching me as she looked at me wide eyed. I was towering over her as we stood close to each other I could clearly see the fear in her eyes and it wasn't as satisfying as I thought it would have been.Vera's POVI couldn't believe my eyes, Julius was standing right in front of me staring down at me.I didn't know what to do. I just stared at him.He wasn't supposed to be home for another 9 hours so why the fuck was he here.The smug smile he had on his face as his e
VeraI grunted frustratedly, pulling my luggage down the stairs. Mother actually put her words into play, she had booked a honeymoon suite for Julius and I somewhere far away. All I needed to know was that we were going to get there through air and that alone sent shivers down my spine. I had never gone on a plane before and now I would remember why. An outstretched hand caught my attention and I looked up. My dark orbs melted into a pair of soft silver eyes, the tenderness in them almost had me faltering but I didn't buy it. I gazed down at his hand, gesturing for me to hand him my luggage. Ever since the incident in the kitchen I had seen more of Julius, well more than I liked. Maybe I was being a child, call me immature but I'd been avoiding him. When he'd walk into a room I'd walk out of it and that's how it had been for weeks now. I was angry and sad, sad because I could never forget what happened at that night's party. And angry because I actually expected Julius, my husband to
VeraWe strolled into the hotel, a chauffeur behind us carrying in our luggage. I stopped to admire how beautiful the hotel was. Mother had good taste. I felt my cheese go red at the romantic decorations that filled everywhere. Roses, balloons. Gosh. We walked to the receptionist and she gave us a key and assigned us a guide to take us to our suite."When you two are fully rested, we will send your food and he will be your guide to enlighten you tomorrow on the intimate activities we have for our couples" she beamed, looking between Julius and I. "Have a great night" I looked to see Julius staring at me, I diverted my gaze with flushed cheeks. Mother! The guide led us to our honeymoon suite. He unlocked the door and led us inside to see everywhere covered in roses and swans made out of towels. The bed was covered in roses and heart shaped pillows. Everywhere was dimly lit and it didn't help that we had arrived so late in the evening. I rushed to the bathroom immediately I spotted t
Vera I decided to explore our honeymoon suite. I walked around a bit and found a swimming pool.it was pollution outside with the best view the hotel had to offer I was busy admiring the way the sun rays back road against the blue duty of the pool when all of a sudden it's rose and Julius alighted from the pool his hair damn he's caused long to his head water droplets glistening all over his toned body making me go look at how gorgeous he looked.The way water droplets sparkled against his skin was the rays of the sun bouncing off the droplets made me mesmerized by how beautiful and gorgeous you looked before I could look away he had wiped of his face and was staring at my form.I actually shifted my waist from foot to foot then at everywhere but his glorious toned body. he just stared at me and I could tell that he was thinking about something but hadn't forced it out yet"Would you like to join me?" he asked, staring at me expectedly the childish innocence and excitement that his eye
I walked into the kitchen I stopped when I saw Julius sitted on one of the bar stools shirtless trying to treat his cuts and bruises.He had a cut at his cheek bone, bruises on his jaw and a cut on his lip.There was a deep cut at his upper arm that had dried blood at the opening.He looked up at me and continued his struggling to treat his wounds.I don't know why but I felt the need to go help him.Before I could double think I was already standing in front of him.He looked up at me as I gestured towards the cotton wool in his hand and he handed it to me adjusting to face me , giving me more access to his wounds.I took some antiseptic and started cleaning the blood around his cuts. He released a few grunts of pain so I started blowing little puffs of air each time I applied the antiseptic. He fell silent for a while and I looked up at him to see his fixated gaze at me.I kept my eyes trained on his wounds, ignoring the knot that formed in my chest from knowing he was staring at me
Julius's POVVera has been a little distant off recent and I had no idea why. I had a feeling it could be because I had been spending most of my time at work and not with her, so today I planned to get off work early and spend some quality time with my doll. I got into my car ready to drive home when my phone rang"Lexi? "I spoke bringing the phone up to my ear"Come to the hospital. It's Vera"My heart started racing as Lexi put down the phoneWas there something wrong with my doll? Was that why she has been distantI took off to the hospital driving like a maniac not bothering to consider the traffic lights or constant horns from other drivers. I needed to be with my doll. Ariving at the hospital I rushed in and met Lexi in front of the room I was told Vera was in. "What happened!? "I asked panicking "We were at homeShe said she was feeling dizzy and I went to get her some water but when I got back she had fainted on the floor"My heart sank and I was scared out of shitl
Vera's POVWalking into the music room everywhere was dead silent. I held mother's book close to me like it was the only thing I had that was stable right now. I opened it and flipped to a slow and passionate song as I set it in front of me, taking a seat on the piano bench. I had found out num was a pianist and she composed her own tunes. I was so thankful to aunt for making me take piano classes. It made me feel closer to mum. I wish I knew her. I started to play a slow and sad tune depicting the way I felt I didn't know when tears started falling down my cheeks. I felt someone's presence close to me. I laid my head on his shoulder once he sat down next to me. Placing his hand on the other side of the keyboard we played the song in a duet and it brought more tears to my eyes as I couldn't hold it. He cupped my face in his hands"I'm sure she misses you too doll"Julius wiped my tears and kissed my eyes. I wiped my eyes sniffling. I hugged him and he wrapped his hands a
Julius's POVI smiled at Vera's cuteness as she ran into the house. I gave her a few minutes to herself before going in after her. Guessing she would have gone to the kitchen for some water, I went there and I stopped when I saw shattered glass on the floor and an empty bottle of water on the table. My heart started racing as I stormed out of the kitchen yelling out Vera's name. I had this painful feeling that something was terribly wrongMy yelling brought everyone back in to the house"What's wrong Julius? "Uncle Richard walked up to me placing his hand on my shoulder"VeraShe-she's gone""Gone? What do you mean by gone? ""I don't know mother. I walked into the kitchen and there was glass shattered everywhere. I just have this bad feeling"I was panicking as I ran a hand through my hair"Calm down sonWe'll check all over the house"They split up to check and I ran up to our room hoping by some miracle she would be having a shower or something. But my heart sank when she
Unknown person's POV"Where are they right now""In their family home boss""They are enjoying themselves""Good"I smiled, knowing well they won't expect what was coming for them. Their biggest mistake was forgetting me and forgetting I'm a force to be reckon with. "Keep an eye on themWait for my signal""Yes boss"Putting down the phone I felt the satisfaction of being a step closer to getting rid of my enemies. Julius thought locking me away in a cell and torturing me will bring me down for good. He's really blind. And that Vera was really a piece of candy. The memory of her in that red and sexy dress never left my mind. Julius really didn't deserve her and I was going to make sure she becomes mine. I never got anything I deserved. I had to struggle and after everything I ended up below Julius. I will make him and his entire family pay for everything. I will make him watch as I take what is his and then I will kill him. Vera's PovI stirred in a strong per of arms. Kno
Vera's POVI thought I would have time to convince myself that everything was going to be okay but I didn't. I found out the dinner was tomorrow and I was freaking out. What if his family didn't like me, What if they hated red headsBasically I was an anxious mess. Lexi had tried severally to convince me that I was just worrying for no reason and she was sure they would love me but I couldn't take her words for it. I would have to meet his two uncles from his father's side , their kids and wives. Julius's mother was an only child but her mother was coming as well. So I had a lot of people to try and please.. "You're worrying for nothing doll. I'm sure they would love you, you don't have to try too hard"Julius spoke so comfortably as he snacked on some popcorn I held in my hand. We were watching a movie trying to get my mind off the fact that the dinner was in the next 3 hours. I sat between his open legs backing him while his head was rested on mine as he stole my popcorn
Third person POV"Come on!... "Vera basically pulled Julius along with her through the mall's hallways stopping at every shop to stare through the windows but end up not even going in. She pulled him up to a dress store and stopped gawking at a gorgeous red backless gown that was on display as the newest piece"If you like it we can buy it doll"She bit on her lower lip thinking"No.It's not that pretty"Julius knowing very well that she was lying took her hand and pulled her in to the store. Immediately he stepped foot into the storeEveryone stopped what they were doing and just stared at him. His presence demanded attentionA woman rushed up to him with a rather unnecessary smile plastered on her face"Good day Mr ChrysanthosMay we help you with anything? "Vera watched in shock as his whole demeanor changed. He stood firm and straight as he looked around the store, she could feel the same power radiating off him like it was when they first met. He always found a way to mak
Third person POVVera's eyes fluttered open and she rubbed them a little. Looking at Julius peacefully sleeping she smiled to herself. Tracing his abs and chest with the tip of her fingers she just took notice of his rose tattoo at his side"Morning gorgeous"She tried to pretend like she was asleep but was already caught"M-morning"Her cheeks turned crimson"I see you were admiring my tattoo""No.I mean yes. It's beautiful""I got it five years ago. It was supposed to be a reminder that love and war were the two things in my life hence the rose and the sword but the sword dominated "Vera just took in the information with a clueless face. "Vera is Julius here.... "Aldonis drifted off when he saw them in bed butt ass naked"Shit! "Vera panicked and hid her face in Julius's chest and he threw the covers over her properly "It's not hard to fucking knock!! ""Sorryyyyy!!! "He shouted rushing out Julius looked down and laughed at Vera's bright red face. It was as red as her h
Julius's POVEverything changed after that encounter. Vera has been withdrawn from everyone for the past two weeks. She doesn't talk to anyone. She doesn't open her doorI wanted to kill Nina for telling Vera the way she did. I had been aware ever since the party but her parents made me promise not to tell her that they would do so themselves. But that bitch Nina had to come and ruine everything. She broke my Vera. My doll. After a few minutes of Vera crying her heart out into my shirt and shaking,she stood up with an emotionless look on her face and walked into her room locking the door behind her, and that was how it stayed. I tried severally to get her to come out or at least talk to me but all I could hear were quiet sobs and it broke my heart. I couldn't hold my doll when she was breaking. I couldn't protect her from what she was doing through. And it all made me so mad and angryI had to resist the urge to throw Nina into one of our cells. Instead I sent her back ho
Julius's POV"What the fuck happened! "Aldonis was the first person I met in the living room after practically driving home like a maniac. "She's upstairs boss"It was killing me how he didn't say anything ,but I didn't have time to strangle him right now . My heart raced and I needed to make sure Vera was okay. I rushed into my room to see Lexi seating beside Vera on the bed. I looked at Vera as she was sitted under the covers looking sick. I rushed over to her dropping everything from my suit jacket to my keys on the chair on my way to her"Doll what happened? "I took Lexi's position as she left the room to give us some privacy. I cupped her face in my hands and her temperature was high"It's nothing. I just fainted all of a sudden. The doctor said it was something I ate and there was a weird unknown substance on my tongue from earlier "PoisonI had seen something like this before. She must have been poisoned and I know it. I wasn't going to tell her she had been poison