It was almost midnight. The conversation between Andreas and Frans had just ended. Frans had neatly arranged all the cards and Andreas put them in the desk drawer.
“Thank you for tonight, Frans,” Andreas said.
Frans quickly packed his things. “You're welcome, sir. I'll take my leave.”
A moment later, only Andreas was left in the office. Instead of leaving immediately, he decided to stay for a while.
Outside Andreas' office, Frans did not leave either. He stood still, his eyes scanning the area. After a short observation, he finally left after a minute.
Frans walked down each step in silence. It was quiet and he could not see anyone as far as his eyes could see. It was truly empty.
It was hard to ignore. Frans felt a strange presence following his every step, as if someone was watching him. As if someone was watching him.
Frans froze. Maybe this feeling had nothing to do with the person who was watching him. May
When Andreas first met Vlora, he had some naughty fantasies running through his head. They had to do with something intimate and her nakedness, of course.It felt human to Andreas, considering how immediately he was drawn to the hidden beauty of Vlora's legs under her long pants. Somehow there was a story to be told, but his instincts spoke and he was convinced that there was a charm Vlora was hiding.Without a short skirt it did not matter. Andreas believed in his instincts and had a conviction. That was that something hidden was always worth pursuing.This was exactly the case now, although Vlora could not really be said to be hiding anything. A nightgown was no great obstacle.Vlora wriggled sensuously. Like a dancer following the rhythm of the musician, her body undulated in seductive waves.Then, for the umpteenth time, Andreas' mouth greeted Vlora's nipple from the outside. It was wet and warm. He sucked, sucked, and squeezed. Repeatedly and
Rolling slightly, Andreas moved away from Vlora's body and lay down next to her. He took in as much air as he could to ease his ragged breathing. Andreas needed time. The climax that hit him was devastating. His bones seemed to crumble into dust. The same was true for Vlora. Her situation was not much different from Andreas'. Her breathing was still chaotic and her disorder was beyond help. Her hair was a mess with the sensual traces Andreas had left all over her body. No one made a sound. Probably Vlora and Andreas had agreed to give each other time to calm down for a while. Ehm, that was not really exhausting. But of course, it was also full of sensations. What a worthwhile exchange. Maybe even more than worth it. The exhaustion was worth the pleasure. A moment passed. Andreas slowly opened his eyes. He turned around and smiled broadly at Vlora's condition. There was a rose petal on Vlora's cheek and he picked it up. Andreas' fleeting touch caught Vlora's attention. Her eyes op
“Just a normal dinner. Just inviting the family over to the newlyweds' house,” Andreas paused for a moment and shifted his sitting position slightly for added comfort. When he felt more comfortable, he continued, “We should have thrown a party, as is the family tradition. Unfortunately, that would have been too much trouble. So, I hope a family dinner will suffice.”Bryan put down the newspaper he had been reading and gave Andreas a very clear and disapproving look. He did not welcome Andreas' arrival. It was not just because Bryan knew that every time Andreas showed up, it would lead to trouble, or at least unpleasantness. Unfortunately, this was not the case for Amanda and Vian, who felt quite the opposite.“It's going to be a lovely dinner,” Andreas turned to Amanda. “I'm sure of it. Just think about it. We haven't sat at the same table for a long time.”“You're right, Andreas,” Vian agreed, narrowin
Andreas turned and actually left. He did not care, even when he saw Bryan standing up with an angry expression on his face.“Andreas!”Andreas remained unmoved. He walked on and didn't care about Bryan's screams.“You're a real brat!”Bryan could only mutter when he realized that Andreas had completely disregarded his call. Andreas had really left after causing chaos.“You're out of line, Bryan. How could you curse your own son?”Bryan turned to Amanda with a sharp look. “This must be because of you, right? It must have been your idea to invite Jonas and Lydia. Why? Do you want to humiliate them in front of Mama?”This time it was not just Amanda's hands that were shaking. Her lips were trembling too.“Me?” Amanda repeated quietly. “Haven't you humiliated yourself and this family in front of the public all this time? And now you talk about shame?”A
The whistle-colored Andreas' leisurely departure from Lydia's residence, accompanied by a never-ending smile on his lips. Ah, no need to ask. He was obviously happy right now.Lydia's pale face remained in Andreas' mind. He would not forget the trembling of her fingers or the paleness of her lips. It turned out to be quite pleasant. More pleasant than he had first expected.It may seem heartless, but...The problem is that I have no heart for her.Andreas' whistles suddenly turned into a playful chuckle. Now he wondered what Lydia would do.Maybe she'd complain to Jonas.The thought made Andreas look at his watch. It had been twenty minutes since his visit to Lydia's house, but there had not been a single call on his phone.Where are you, Jonas? Aren't you supposed to contact me?Andreas waited. It seemed impossible that Jonas would not contact him after what he had done.Ah, playing like this is really fun.This was only an invitation. What would happen at the actual dinner? Oh dear!
“You're such a mischievous child, Reas.”Andreas laughed heartily while Noelle slapped his hand playfully.“Oh, you should have seen the faces of dad and everyone else. They all looked as if they hadn't eaten in three days. Everyone was pale, especially Vian when I mentioned their engagement.”Noelle chuckled. She wiped a tear from her eye before continuing.“You're an outrageous big brother, Reas. Just because you're married now, you tease Vian.”“I'm not just teasing Vian,” Andreas said in the midst of his fading laughter. “Isn't that the reality? I'm already married, so Vian's marriage is only a matter of time, right?”Noelle's laughter faded as well. She took a deep breath and nodded.“You're right.”It seemed like the right time to change the subject. Let's leave the amusing conversation about the dinner invitation behind. Now there was something more important.“So, have you already chosen a candidate for Vian?”Andreas asked carefully. He knew that arranged marriages and weddin
Andreas had just left Noelle's house as the sun dipped below the western horizon. The twilight sky accompanied his departure with a broad smile from Noelle. There was no denying that Noelle was overjoyed by his visit.Always, then and now. Noelle knew that Andreas' presence would always bring her happiness, just like that day. And Andreas felt the same.Spending time with Noelle was always a delightful experience for Andreas. Not only because Noelle cherished him—typical of a grandmother's love for her first grandchild—but also because he considered Noelle's home to be his true home.The warmth, peace, and laughter that Andreas had never experienced in his own home could be found at Noelle's. Everything was available and abundant just for him.If Andreas hadn't remembered that he had promised to pick up Vlora that evening, he would have stayed longer. But that wasn't a problem. Meeting Vlora was his own happiness.He was so happy that it made Andreas impatient. It had only been a few
Eating together should be an enjoyable activity. A moment where family members can bond while discussing various things. At the very least, it should include small talk, asking about each other's news and daily lives. But that's not what's happening right now.For your information, Andreas is not the creator of world peace. He never had any noble intentions to reunite his broken family. Quite the opposite.His eyes move around, a slight smile curls his lips. Andreas seems to be enjoying the scene on the dining table.Look at them. They're all really enjoying this meal.Andreas chuckles briefly. He leaves his plate for a moment, trying to hide his amusement as a strong sense of tension fills the air.“Tonight's menu must be so delicious that I haven't heard a word for a while. What do you think, darling?”Being sweet and polite is indeed Andreas' trademark. But Vlora didn't expect him to do it now, in this tense atmosphere.“It's a perfect dish,” Vlora replies gracefully. “I think Nana
Many say that the first year of marriage often brings trials. As a result, many choose to give up. But there are also those who make it through, including Andreas and Vlora. They have shown the world that nothing is impossible if you stay together and support each other. Days have passed. Countless rainy seasons have made them sick together, and countless droughts have made them thirsty together. In essence, they have gone through these seasons together. Like that night, exactly five minutes before the clock struck seven, a car drove through the gates of the Sanders' house. The car drove on and stopped in the driveway. The driver had a handsome face, and upon closer inspection, he might have been about twenty-four years old. His appearance was stylish, but his expression was irritated. He let out a long sigh. “Oh, really? Are you really serious, Gerrya?” A young and beautiful woman sat in the passenger seat. She nodded as she unbuckled her seatbelt. “Of course, I'm serious, Nick.
Andreas had a firm belief about marriage: choosing the right partner ensures a successful marriage. He felt this when he looked at Vlora's face. He entered the room and Vlora greeted him with a smile. Time had passed, and by now Andreas realized that it would be impossible for him to stand tall and fearless without Vlora by his side. The storms of sadness and rage that pressed upon him were too powerful to face alone. Andreas was lucky. He had Vlora, and he was confident that such luck would never come twice. Vlora cupped Andreas' cheeks. Without saying a word, they communicated through their intense gazes. They plunged into the depths of each other's hearts, and it felt incredibly beautiful. Andreas' hand rose. He caressed Vlora's hand on his cheek. He immersed himself in the feeling of love that flowed through every fiber of his being, convinced that this feeling would remain unchanged as time passed. Always the same, and even identical to that day when Vlora had comforted him in
Lydia was truly hysterical when she received the news that Jonas had been arrested by the police. She immediately contacted Bryan and it didn't take long for Bryan to arrive with a flushed face. “Bryan, Jonas.” Bryan and Lydia did not waste any time. They went straight to the police station, but Jonas was being interrogated, so they couldn't meet him. The lawyer was ready. He would be with Jonas throughout the trial. But it wouldn't be an easy task. “This is a complex case, sir.” Bryan tried to calm the shocked Lydia with the lawyer's words and then asked, “What do you mean?” “Mr. Andreas must have gathered all the evidence to implicate Mr. Jonas long ago. There are allegations of embezzlement of company funds, illegal collaboration, and the latest is an attempted rape of Mrs. Vlora.” Bryan could barely breathe and Lydia screamed hysterically. They both panicked at the possibility of terrible things happening to Jonas. “Bryan, please. Get Jonas out of here.” Bryan rubbed his f
Not a sound could be heard. Not even the light breeze made a traceable whisper. Everything was silent, but not in a cold way, but with a warmth that only Andreas and Vlora could feel. Minutes passed. Andreas lifted his hand and reached for Vlora's hand, which was tending to the wound on his face. He held Vlora's fingers with the utmost gentleness, and Vlora's gaze shifted to his eyes. Two pairs of eyes met. They stared at each other. For a moment they were silent. Then Andreas tried to swallow the bitterness and gathered his courage. “Vlo—” “It's going to be okay, Reas,” Vlora quickly interrupted before Andreas could finish. She smiled weakly. “We'll get through this.” Andreas took a deep breath. Heat surged through his chest and the air felt like it was on fire. But when he looked into Vlora's clear eyes, the fire was replaced by a crushing pain. His heart felt squeezed, painfully. “Thank you, Vlo.” Andreas realized how lucky he was to have Vlora. He couldn't imagine what would
Vlora fidgeted restlessly, tears and sighs alternating on her smooth face. She was uncomfortable, so Noelle, along with Amanda and Vian, quickly approached.“Vlo.”“Vlora.”Amanda held Vlora. She gently woke her daughter-in-law, and soon Vlora's eyes opened bright and alert.“Reas.”Amanda reassured Vlora. “Vlora.”Vlora turned her head. She saw all of them there, but she noticed that Andreas was not there.“Mama, where's Reas?”Vian approached and helped Vlora to stand up. Then he went to prepare a glass of water.“Andreas went home for a moment, but he'll be back soon.”Vian handed Vlora the drink. Only then did she notice how dry her throat was. It did not take her long to finish the glass.“You just rest, Vlo,” Noelle said with a reassuring expression. “I will wake you when Andreas arrives.”Confused, Vlora shook her head. Her eyes blinked like a confused person. “No. I will wait for Andreas.”They all took a deep breath. The three of them understood that Andreas was indeed the on
Andreas was on the verge of despair when he arrived home. He saw that Jonas' car was still parked, and without wasting any time, he quickly got out of the car, entered the house, and heard the terrible sounds.“Vlora!”The horrible sight shocked Andreas. Vlora was lying on the floor in a pitiful state, her clothes disheveled and her body covered in bruises.Andreas' panic turned to fear. His heart seemed to stop when he saw the blood running down Vlora's legs. His breath caught and he realized something—blood could never be a good sign.Something terrible had happened to Vlora, and Andreas knew exactly who was responsible. It was Jonas.Andreas looked up and saw Jonas frozen. When their eyes met, Jonas became aware of the situation.Jonas rushed down the stairs, ran and fled.Andreas resisted the urge to go after Jonas. Vlora's safety was more important, and luckily Frans arrived just in time.“Sir.”Andreas looked at Frans blankly. “Help me, Frans. Vlora. Sh-she.”His tongue was tied
A soft knock echoed, and a moment later Desmon entered with a servant. They served breakfast while Vlora leaned back and tried to relax.“Did Andreas ask you to call the doctor?”Desmon nodded. “Yes, madam. The doctor will probably be here in an hour.”“I think there's no need to call the doctor. So please cancel it.”“No need to call the doctor?” Desmon repeated, trying to be reassuring. “Shouldn't you be examined? I think Master is concerned about your health.”“I'm fine, just a little tired. Everything will be fine after some rest.”Desmon looked hesitant, but he couldn't argue. He nodded and said, “Very well, madam. I'll excuse myself, and if you need anything, please call me.”“Thank you, and...” Vlora paused for a moment, turning her attention to the servant behind Desmon. “...I'd like you to stay here.”Desmon walked away, leaving the servant behind. Vlora waited until the bedroom door was completely closed before she spoke.“I want you to buy some testpacks.”The servant's eye
Unlike usual, Andreas found himself waking up earlier than Vlora, considering it was a workday. He saw Vlora still lying next to him when he opened his eyes. The intention to wake her was there, but he refrained. He decided to let Vlora sleep a little longer and wake her later, after he had finished his shower.But Andreas was not quite sure. He guessed that Vlora would be awake by the time he finished his shower, but he was wrong.Andreas finished his shower, and strangely enough, Vlora was still sleeping. So, he approached Vlora with a puzzled expression that made his forehead wrinkle. It seemed that this was the first time in their marriage that he had seen Vlora wake up late. Vlora and her disciplined nature had really impressed him.“Vlo.”Andreas sat down on the edge of the bed. He wanted to wake her, but instead he felt something strange in Vlora's body. Vlora's temperature was warmer than usual.A fever?Andreas touched Vlora's forehead and it seemed that he was not wrong. Vlo
Vlora lifted her body gently for a moment. She lingered on Andreas' chest, then looked into his eyes. She didn't say anything, but kissed Andreas' lips tenderly.Their eyes closed simultaneously. Both absorbed in the moment, and when the kiss ended, Vlora smiled.“Actually, earlier I was questioning the purpose of having a lazy chair here.”Andreas smiled too, his lips curling in amusement. He stroked Vlora's cheek and asked, “Now?”“Now I know that the lazy chair has another function besides just being lazy.”Andreas' amused smile turned into a laugh. Then he took Vlora in his arms when they decided to move from there. Vlora's legs encircled Andreas' waist, and her hands were draped around his neck. Together they walked to the inviting bed.*Not a day went by without restlessness for Jonas. Every morning, as soon as he woke up, he reached for his phone. He checked the stock quotes and the latest news, especially when it came to the names of the majority shareholders.Bryan had indee