KATALINA “Miss Katalina, are you okay?" Stone closed the distance and asked again. He was on alert, warily looking around. “It's nothing. I thought I saw someone I knew, but I was wrong." I could feel his scrutiny but I ignored him, focusing my attention on Emilia. “Are you done? Let's go inside." I grabbed her hand and made her hurry after me. We entered a shoe store and I randomly grabbed a track boot. “What is going on Katalina? Why will Helena…”"I was wrong, Emilia. That wasn't Mum. Forget it.” "Forget it? Katalina, can you stop treating me like a fool?” Emilia suddenly flared up, catching me off guard. “Emilia, I am not treating you like a fool. I … you will not understand.” "Because I am dumb. You think I am so dumb that if you tell me what is going on, I will not be able to understand it, right? Katalina. I have tried to play the fool for you for months, but now, I am done. Either tell me what is going on, or we can't be friends anymore. I will not be best friends w
HURACIO The moment our gazes clashed, fear slipped into her eyes. She stopped at the door and stared at me, clearly not knowing what to do. Feeling frustrated, I stopped glaring at her and rubbed my forehead. If just looking like a wet cat can make me weak-hearted, then who is the actual master? “Come over here." I tried to soften my voice. “Huracio. You are back?" She walked over with her head bent and said. Her voice was small and trembling. “Yes. I am back.” I grumbled, trying to keep my displeasure out of my voice. "How did your shopping go?“ "It was fine.” It was fine? Is that all you are going to say? I groaned inwardly. When I was notified some hours ago that Helena surfaced and went to look for Katalina, I was happy. Our plan worked, and as long as she did her part, this long wait would be over. I waited for Katalina to call me, but to my grave disappointment, the call never came. What did that mean? My threats, my punishments, none of them worked. This girl never to
HURACIO Katalina woke up that same evening just like Gerald said, but she was delirious and wimpy. There was a faraway look in her eyes. It was as if she was languid and unaware of her surroundings. From helping her to take her bath, to dressing her up, she was just docile and unmoved. If not that she was moving her body when I asked her to, she would have qualified for a cripple. If I knew that seeing her mother would have this sort of effect on her, I wouldn't have shown her that video clip from last night. When I was coaxing her to eat, she suddenly started crying again. It was the most painful cry I had ever seen. There was no sniffing or sobbing. Just a continuous flow of tears from her red, sad eyes. “Kitty, please, stop crying." I repeatedly tried to console her but nothing worked. In the past, when I kissed her after some painful punishment that made her cry, she would melt into my arms and return the kiss fervently. But this time, it was like touching my mouth to a cold
KATALINA It's been a blurry few days. I didn't know a person could feel numb, cold, and hot all at the same time. My sleep was filled with dreams of Mum walking away just like at the mall. In the dream, no matter how many times I called, she refused to look back or answer. I ran after her several times, and it always felt like I was close enough to grab her hand or her shirt. But my fingers would slip through, leaving me hanging. And each time I woke up from such dreams, I would feel relieved that I couldn't grab her. Though I was confused and worried about Mum, what worried me the most was the prospect of leaving Huracio. If that woman was really Mum, would she want to come back? Will she take Huracio from me? I realized that I wasn't willing to let him go. He is mine. With that realization came a gut-crushing guilt and self-disdain. Huracio was my Mum’s lover for two years. I experienced firsthand how much she loved him. Therefore, I knew that whatever made her leave him at t
KATALINA I closed my legs around him, trying to trap him, but he smacked my thighs, making me hiss and moan. There was a time when the pain made me cry, but now, it only made me ache harder in between my legs. My pussy was throbbing and only a good sucking could relieve me. But I wanted more. I had dreamt of him fucking me so many times and just thinking about it made me wet and restless. I reached out for his zipper, but my hands were too short. At that very moment, he bit down on my nipple, making me shiver. “Daddy, it hurts." The slurry sounds of his lips, mixed with my soft gasps of pleasure filled the room as Huracio licked every bit of milk off my skin. He took the cup from me, poured some milk on my breast, then quickly sucked on the spot before the milk could glide off. He poured warm milk into the hollows of my neck bones and slurred it like noodles before biting and sucking the nooks of my neck. He took his time finishing the half-filled mug of milk and by the time h
HURACIO She was still shivering when I got her into the Jacuzzi. She looked so languid and spent. A testament to my devotion. Feeling smug, I nibbled at her lower lip, trying to keep her awake. “Kitty, don't sleep yet. Let me clean you up." I whispered into her ears as I rinsed her body. She just replied with a grunt and continued sleeping. By the time she was tucked in bed, Katalina was deeply asleep, and nothing I did helped. I couldn't stop gazing at her for a very long time. The knot in my heart finally loosened. She came to me. Begged me to take her. What happened? What changed her mind? Though I waited for so long, I never expected it to happen at a time like this. I couldn't help wondering what could have moved her, but nothing was more important than the fact that she finally came to me. A strong sense of protectiveness gripped me. I got into bed, propped her into my arms, and adjusted her until she was halfway lying on my torso, with her head on my chest. I had work t
KATALINA Still can't believe he resisted that. Did he not want me anymore? What else should I do to make him take me? He used to sexually harass me, following me around like a dog in heat, why did he suddenly start withdrawing? As I slowly got ready for the sudden date he was taking me to, I kept brooding over the events of last night and his obvious rejection of my advances back in the kitchen.I thought seducing him would be easy because I knew how much he wanted me. Finding out that I was wrong was depressing. How do I lay claim to him, if he wouldn't claim me for himself? The only way forward is to keep trying. Until Mum's return, there is no room for compromise. Feeling pressured, I wanted to wear a scandalous red dress he bought for me a few weeks ago, but I was covered in hickeys. No patch of skin was spared from his love bites and it stung a lot while I was taking my bath. Reluctantly, I settled for a micro-mini denim skirt that hugged my butt cheeks and stopped mid-thigh
Katalina We were just getting checked in when Huracio stopped rubbing me down there. We soon drove in and somehow avoided the normal rowdiness of the general terminals by going through a special entrance. After parking the car, an attendant came over and led us to a well-furnished waiting room where we watched TV until Huracio's private jet was ready. Mum had always talked about this jet, but this was the first time I would be seeing it or traveling in one. Therefore, I was a little excited and nervous at the same time. I slowly made my way into Huracio's arms while we watched TV and waited for the plane to be ready. Though I didn't make any move because we were outside and I wasn't that brave, cuddling with him was soothing, and I almost slept off before we finally boarded the plane.His jet was small, but well-furnished and elegant. The inside was butterscotch, and there were six seats. Three on each side, and a private room designed like a hotel room. Getting in, I discovered
Huracio.As always, Pecan's lights are dazzling. Unlike other days when the rich and affluent frolic around, indulging in the fresh breeze, tonight, it is bustling like a marketplace. Lots of cars started arriving at 6 pm, and by 7 pm, all major news outlets were on site, ready to document what has been tagged as the biggest real estate contract for the next ten years. Salvatore insisted that we make an appearance together, therefore, I had no choice but to leave the club with him. Arriving at Pecan, all I could think about was how excited Katalina was the last time we were here. I relived all our conversation that day. She was upset about her Mum, I got mad, and fucked her until she squirted all over herself in the elevator. Then, we had lunch, and we went to that rock where I had everything set up. It was so beautiful…If I had known that she would go missing the very next day, I would have locked her up in that room, never letting her go. I carefully stepped back when reporter
Huracio “...” The silence in the room was deafening.I expected him to say whatever he had to say and leave, but he sat down, served himself a glass of vodka, took a sip, placed the glass on the table, reclined into his chair, and started gazing into nothing just like me. Well, if he had nothing to say, then we should just enjoy the silence. It wouldn't be the first time. Feeling a little unsettled, I threw the bit of vodka in my glass behind my throat, then filled up the glass again. Just as the cup approached my lips, Salvatore finally broke the silence. “You should go easy on the drinks, Huracio. You are not looking good.” “...” I stiffened for a moment, took a deep breath, then took two large gulps of the drink, emptying the cup. I then proceeded to pour myself another drink. Salvatore stood up and snatched the bottle from me. It was sudden and unexpected. “What are you doing?” I grunted angrily. “I have a mission for you.” He said solemnly. “I can't have you drunk on th
HuracioI feel dead inside. It's been 6 months and Katalina is still gone. I have searched everywhere. I hired two private investigators who are still looking for her.I have fallen into a routine. I work, sleep, work, and sleep. If someone ever told me that I would ever faint from hunger or fatigue, I would have scoffed in their face. But there have been days when I was rushed to the hospital after collapsing. I am now anemic, malnourished, and stressed. It's not that I don't want to eat. But I don't get hungry. And even when I ate, it all tasted bland. I explained this to Gerald and some tests were carried out, but nothing was found. Medically, I am okay. According to Gerald, my mental health is at stake. Though he didn't tell me this, Rosa reported it to me. I have moved out of Katalina’s house. If it were up to me, I would change the office building too. She is haunting all the places I have taken her to. Whenever I am in the office working, her teasingly soft giggles would sud
Huracio “She is pregnant, Helena. You know how Massimo is. Do you want him to sell your grandchild?” Bound to a wheelchair and wrapped up in bandages, Helena continued to stare at Salvatore and I with unrestrained contempt. “It is in Katalina's best interest if we can rescue her before Massimo sells her to the highest bidder just like he tried to sell you back then.” Salvatore sneered. He wasn't sounding like someone who was begging for anything. Feeling uneasy, I secretly stepped on his shoe, but he just shrugged and continued. “If Dante didn't help you to escape, you and your daughter would have continued to service Massimo’s business associates till this day. That is if he didn't force her into one of his brothels. You are one of the reasons Dante died so easily. Had he known that you are this stupid and petty, he wouldn't have bothered saving you.” In response, Helena just rolled her eyes and continued ignoring us. “Helena, I know there is so much bad blood between us, but Ka
Huracio“What do you mean by that? How can she be gone?” “I don't know.” The Doctor’s voice trembled over the phone. I ended the call and dialed Stone's number. “Hello,” It was a female who picked it. “Who is this? Why do you have this phone?” I asked as I started walking out of my office building. “The owner of the phone is unconscious and getting some stitches done. Are you their family member?” Fuck. I couldn't believe my ears. My pregnant wife was gone, and my trusted bodyguard was unconscious at midnight. It felt like the world was coming to an end. It's been three days since Helena shot Katalina. Not only was I unable to snatch her from the hospital, we also have to wait until she goes to jail to be able to even touch her. Luckily enough, Salvatore has enough connections to prevent Massimo from snatching her too. To punish me, Salvatore ordered that I stand guard, doing night duties with my men at the City Central Hospital. Meaning that I could only see Katalina durin
Huracio“Your wife lost a lot of blood, but everything is fine. The bullet didn't hit any major vein, but she will need some physiotherapy due to nerve damage.” “Nerve damage?” I frowned in worry as the doctor gave me an update after the surgery. Katalina was still unconscious and Emilia was with her. “Yes. It's not a major problem, but to prevent limping and weak knees, physiotherapy is highly recommended.” “For how long?” “It depends on the extent of the damage and her body. Until she is awake and we perform more tests, I can't give you specifics.”“Okay. Thanks Doc.” I left the doctor’s office and went back to Katalina’s room in the private ward. She was still on oxygen and had a heart monitor attached to her. She looked so peaceful and pale. Emilia was seated on a large couch by one of the windows. “Give me your phone.” I casually snapped my finger at her. Looking puzzled, she handed me the phone. I entered Rosa’s numbers into it and handed it back to her. “That's Rosa's n
Huracio “What did you say?” I sprung off my seat, unable to believe what I just heard. “Ms Helena kidnapped Emilia at gunpoint, sir. She is leading her away.” “Helena kidnapped Emilia? What about Katalina?” I asked, feeling extremely uneasy. “The Madam has gone to the restroom, sir. She was supposed to meet Ms Helena there, but …” “I am on my way.”That damn Helena! What is she up to now?From the beginning, Helena had been playing me. She knew who I was and intentionally walked into my trap. She controlled everything, making me pursue her. She gave me a tough time for six months, asking me to wait till her daughter clocks eighteen as she had no intention of getting into any relationship until then. After that, we dated for three good years. Then she proposed, then ran away leaving her daughter behind. The most infuriating part of all this is that she was able to predict my actions and reactions. Knowing that she has psychoanalyzed me to the smallest detail, makes me feel very
Katalina Getting outside, I found the lecture room area eerily silent. Apart from Huracio’s men who seemed to have taken over the area, there was nobody. Mum dragged me over to my car. Stone was standing by it. “Open the door.” She snapped at him.” With a nod from Huracio who was close behind us, Stone opened the back door and she literally threw me in the back seat, locked the door, then got behind the wheels. “Don't be afraid, Kitty. Apply pressure to your wound. I will be right behind you.” Huracio yelled as Mum closed the door. “Follow me and you will never see her again.” Mum yelled at him. Once that door was closed, all I could see was his mouth moving. I couldn't hear anything he was saying again. Mum started the car and headed for the school gate. Taking Huracio's advice, I looked around the car, but there was nothing I could use to staunch the blood. “Mum, Mum, take me to the hospital, please.” “...” I got no response. The bullet had caught me on the side of my rig
Katalina“Hand me the file. Where is it?” Mum snapped at me. Her eyes were so cold and hard. “Mum, what's going on? Why are you doing this?” “The file, Katalina. I don't have time for this.” She waved the gun around as she was talking, scaring the hell out of me. “Okay, okay. I will give it to you.” I quickly brought it out and handed it over to her. She took it, gave it a quick glance and nodded. Right after that, she headed for the door. She didn't ask me to follow her. She was going to leave me behind just like I expected. Though I suspected that this would happen, I couldn't help but feel wronged. My mother was abandoning me. A dense wave of anger surged out of nowhere. Before I knew what I was doing, I had hurried over and stood in the door, blocking her way. “Katalina?” Emilia called my name in shock. “What are you doing?” Mum sneered at me. “When are we leaving, Mum?” I asked in defiance. My eyes were on her gun the whole time. She squinted her eyes at me while tuckin