ALEJANDRO"She didn't like it. Are you certain that she loves dogs? Cougar to be precise?" I looked at Matteo, waiting for his response because if for like a terrible person for making it seem like I wanted her to get bitten by the dog."Iris Silver loves dogs. I can find pictures of her with her dog for you. Maybe she's still angry with what happened and why do you seem so worked up?" Matteo asked.I glared at him instead. I disliked how he could be asking questions like he was interrogating me. "She was afraid of the dog. She didn't want it close and said she doesn't want one and she doesn't like animals." I explained."Or maybe she was afraid of you. You dumped the cake in her face anyway. The dog doesn't look like it could bite anyone," Matteo said in his defense making me want to punch him hard on his face."Don't test me," I warned. "So what will you do now? Keep pushing or just go with your other plans? It seems this path you are taking is bound to fail, you don't seem like
IVYI've never gone ice skating before. I don't know how to skate or do anything. I've never had the privilege to learn and do most things people would do as teenagers so when Alejandro mentioned it, I had to go search on it to watch the video and see how they do it.I might not be able to learn it through the videos but I might have ideas on how to do it. I stared at myself in the standing mirror once again to see if my outfit was good. I was dressed in A yellow long-sleeved A-shaped dress with long black tights under. I wanted to wear jeans but I didn't have much with me because the clothes that were in the wardrobe were all gotten by Alejandro's for Iris Silver and most of them were in the colour yellow.Iris Silver hates the color yellow so I was told by Paul Silver but somehow most of the dresses for her were in the colour yellow. I didn't dislike the color. It was part of my favorite color so if Alejandro had gotten it to piss her off, then he didn't win because sadlyIt's not
IVYWe were currently in a restaurant in the city to have something to eat after we left the skating rink. It was so much fun. I wasn't able to get it but I knew that I would sooner or later. Tonight was perfect. The way he looked at me, the way I looked at him. The way he spoke to me too. The way we laughed and how our hands brushed one another.It was too good that I had forgotten who I was pretending to be and enjoying myself. I was enjoying myself as Ivy, not Iris. At first, I felt bad but I told myself that it wouldn't be bad for me to let myself enjoy the moment after all I didn't have to suffer all the time. "So what would you like to have?" He asked."I'm not sure yet. I'm still looking at the menu. I'm a little confused about what to have though. I'm thinking. A lobster thermidor wouldn't be a bad idea.""Alright then. I will have anything that you want to have. Tonight is all about you." I felt my cheek flush when he said that. I love how he has been speaking to me all n
IVY “Miss Anderson, we can’t keep her on these medications any longer unless you at least pay up your outstanding bills.” “I promise you, I’ll come up with the money as soon as possible, please just give me more time.” “You’ve been saying that since last month Miss Anderson, I am sorry but this is as far as I can go, it is out of my hands now and if you don’t pay up by tomorrow, she will be taken off the medications.” “B-But you said she would die if she…” “I am sorry but there is nothing more I can do.” The sound of the line disconnecting made my heart race with fear. Five good months since we found out about Mom’s stage four cancer and our lives have been nothing but torture ever since. Even with all the part-time jobs in the world, I was still unable to come up with anything, the cost of the medications was just too much compared to my paycheck. My back slammed against the locker in the workers changing room as I crumbled to the floor, my chest heaving heavily as I fought ba
IVY“We can’t talk here, come with me.” He said as he stretched out his hand to lift me off the ground.I had no idea if it was the way he talked or the aura around him but I know I absentmindedly placed my hand in his and let him lift me off the floor.Getting into a car with a total stranger was something I didn’t ever see myself doing but for some reason, I got into his car with him and his driver drove away from the club. He didn’t say a single word to me, no matter how many times I asked who he was and what he wanted with me, he just kept staring out the window and tapping his fingers on his thighs gingerly as if he was worried about something.As soon as we drove past a large black gate and what was a beautiful, private park, a breathtaking mansion came into view. The whole place was bathed in ethereal lights and even the fountain gave off some kind of glow that didn’t feel real.Was I dreaming? “Follow me.” The elderly man who had now introduced himself as Paul said as he alig
IVY“Don’t forget, you’re now Iris Silver and you have been raised in wealth your entire life, do not for any reason reveal anything about your life to him, and remember everything I’ve taught you,” Paul said as we pulled up in front of a beach house.The last two days, I had been taught everything about Iris Silver and trained to dress and act exactly like her. The emerald green dress clung to my body and I looked so much different than before, like a true heiress that there were no traces left of the girl I once was.Everything, down to my cell phone had been wiped clean and I now had a new identity.“You’re Iris Silver and you must embody her through and through, one little mistake and everything goes sideways, do you understand?” Paul asked as he led me into the beach house and I nodded.He was intentionally holding back the details of what was going on. When I asked what was happening, he simply replied that I was aware of what I needed to know and not aware of what I didn’t need
IVY My heart felt heavy. I was struggling to breathe because of the thick tension in the car. He hadn’t glanced my way since we entered the car and I dared not glance back not after what I had seen earlier. He killed those men in front of me like it was nothing. I didn’t fail to notice the satisfied look in his eyes. I’ve never seen anyone so comfortable killing nor have I ever witnessed seeing anyone being killed. He hasn’t said a word to me and while I preferred it that way, I was heavily disturbed. After what felt like forever, the car came to a stop. I hadn’t realized because I had slowly zoned out, thinking about my life. My blindfold were removed as he made sure i was blindfolded as the car began to drive. i ooked outside to see where it was that I was. It was a mansion. Before I could comprehend further, Alejandro was standing outside of the car. He opened the door and in a stern tone he said, “Get out.” Without hesitation, I got out of the car, my hands shaky a little
NOTE: DUO POV IVY “The Black serpent?” I uttered the name that sounded so familiar. I have heard it before but I couldn’t recall where and why the name made me shiver. “I didn’t say anything to you. Please save me by refraining from doing anything that would cost my life,” she said pleadingly and I could tell from her tone that she was scared. She didn’t see as bad as I thought she would. Could that be why she asked the other maid to leave? Could she be here against her wish? “He…” She cuts me off. “It would do you more good than harm if you do as told. At the end of the day, the Silver family is nowhere as powerful as the Leone family.” With that said, the maid left the room leaving me alone. I crumbled on the floor in fear. “What have… I don’t to deserve it?” If they had told me this was how it was going to be then I would have refused it no matter how desperate I was for the money. This life I had chosen was worse than hell, I didn’t need to stay in here for more
IVYWe were currently in a restaurant in the city to have something to eat after we left the skating rink. It was so much fun. I wasn't able to get it but I knew that I would sooner or later. Tonight was perfect. The way he looked at me, the way I looked at him. The way he spoke to me too. The way we laughed and how our hands brushed one another.It was too good that I had forgotten who I was pretending to be and enjoying myself. I was enjoying myself as Ivy, not Iris. At first, I felt bad but I told myself that it wouldn't be bad for me to let myself enjoy the moment after all I didn't have to suffer all the time. "So what would you like to have?" He asked."I'm not sure yet. I'm still looking at the menu. I'm a little confused about what to have though. I'm thinking. A lobster thermidor wouldn't be a bad idea.""Alright then. I will have anything that you want to have. Tonight is all about you." I felt my cheek flush when he said that. I love how he has been speaking to me all n
IVYI've never gone ice skating before. I don't know how to skate or do anything. I've never had the privilege to learn and do most things people would do as teenagers so when Alejandro mentioned it, I had to go search on it to watch the video and see how they do it.I might not be able to learn it through the videos but I might have ideas on how to do it. I stared at myself in the standing mirror once again to see if my outfit was good. I was dressed in A yellow long-sleeved A-shaped dress with long black tights under. I wanted to wear jeans but I didn't have much with me because the clothes that were in the wardrobe were all gotten by Alejandro's for Iris Silver and most of them were in the colour yellow.Iris Silver hates the color yellow so I was told by Paul Silver but somehow most of the dresses for her were in the colour yellow. I didn't dislike the color. It was part of my favorite color so if Alejandro had gotten it to piss her off, then he didn't win because sadlyIt's not
ALEJANDRO"She didn't like it. Are you certain that she loves dogs? Cougar to be precise?" I looked at Matteo, waiting for his response because if for like a terrible person for making it seem like I wanted her to get bitten by the dog."Iris Silver loves dogs. I can find pictures of her with her dog for you. Maybe she's still angry with what happened and why do you seem so worked up?" Matteo asked.I glared at him instead. I disliked how he could be asking questions like he was interrogating me. "She was afraid of the dog. She didn't want it close and said she doesn't want one and she doesn't like animals." I explained."Or maybe she was afraid of you. You dumped the cake in her face anyway. The dog doesn't look like it could bite anyone," Matteo said in his defense making me want to punch him hard on his face."Don't test me," I warned. "So what will you do now? Keep pushing or just go with your other plans? It seems this path you are taking is bound to fail, you don't seem like
IVY"Iris.” “Iris. Are you listening to me?” I snapped back to reality when Maggie tapped me lightly on my arms. I heard her calling my name but was too lost in my own world to reply her. "Are you alright?" She asked, looking worried."Yes." I lied."Are you sure? You didn't seem like you were listening to me. Did you hear any of the words I said?"I mentally sighed. I had zoned out when I started thinking about my mother. I had a dream that she died and it terrified me. I woke up in the middle of the night with fear in my heart and was unable to sleep till now.I texted Paul Silver earlier asking if we could speak but he hasn't replied and for some reason, I felt that he saw the message and chose to ignore it because he was always active whenever he wanted to remind me of my job. I was worried. If after all that I do, I end up losing her, I'd hate myself more. "Do you want to talk about it?" She asked.A drop of tears slipped down my cheek and I quickly wiped it, not wanting Mag
ALEJANDRO"So handsome, where will you be taking me to?" She asked, pulling my tie around my neck, her lips making a noisy and irking sound from the way she chewed her gum. “We will see about that,” I replied, looking away from her and looking around to see if Matteo was coming with the car already. After settling the payments with the accountant, Angela was given to me to take away. She was now clad in a sleeveless short dress, no longer just in her tiny panties. She was being all touchy but I wasn’t moved by her movements. I am that guy that could never fall for any women’s seduction unless I needed a release and fucked her but sadly there was one person who was succeeding and funny enough she wasn’t doing much which made me wonder if it was because she was using another method.Iris wasn’t trying so hard as Angela beside me. Angela had touched me and if I hadn’t moved a little from her, she would have grabbed my balls and publicly give me a hand Job and that’s if I wanted it.“Y
ALEJANDROThe one who said you can lie to everyone but yourself was correct because I was lying to everyone and I knew I was also lying to myself.I hadn't gotten myself since that night I shoved the cake on Iris face and shouted at her. I should be calm about it but I just couldn't hear it over me and it's been three fucking days.The last time I saw her, the next morning after what I did, she ran away as if she didn't want to see me. I had so many questions because of it. Why did she run away? She's a Silver and if she knew what she did then she should have acted fine but somehow it felt like she was affected or maybe I was reading too much into it.I sighed deeply feeling like I've fucked up real bad. It's been three days yet she has been on my mind although I've been away from the city working."They should show up in no time," Matteo informed me.We were currently away from the city, in a club for strippers and horny men but it was also more than that. Every night, from the detai
ALEJANDROI was fuming. How dare she? Who asked her? Who does she think she is? I was having a great day until I came home to see Iris with a cake in her hand, looking all happy and wishing me a happy birthday, one I hadn't celebrated in years.The last time I celebrated my birthday was when I turned eleven and that was the day I was kidnapped by her fucking family and almost lost my life."I think she did it intentionally just to trigger me."I packed around, my hand on my waist."She wanted to get a reaction from me. It's all a part of their plan because why would she suddenly think baking a cake and wishing me a happy birthday was a good thing? Paul Silver asked her to do that. I'm certain he's the one who told her to do this.""Are they trying to remind me of the past? Of the year that I was helpless? The year that I lost my happiness?" I mentioned.My eleventh birthday became a trigger for me after I got kidnapped and almost lost my life. That memory left marks for me that were
ALEJANDRO“If that is so, keep Camilla as far as possible from this place. I made a mistake letting her come around,” I informed Matteo.“But how is it possible that Iris left the house and neither of us knew? Camilla swore that she was ready to fight her at the supermarket,” Mattero remarked.“And knowing Camilla, she isn’t one to just speak without facts.” He added.That was what I found confusing because Iris had barely left the house since I brought her and there was no CCTV footage of her leaving. The day Camilla claimed to have seen Iris, she was in the house all through. “You know what? Leave that to me to handle. I will pay more attention to her and as for Camilla, make sure she never comes here. My uncle asked to see me today,” I informed me.“When did he say he arrived matter asked.“I didn’t ask. It’s none of my business but what I find suspicious is why he’s suddenly around. I have to keep my guard up again. Make sure that you follow up on this matter and also I need to
THIRD PERSON POV"Where were you?" Iris asked Marco, her fiancée as he stepped into her room in her parent's mansion.Marco wasn't having a good day not after Alejandro had walked out on him as he pleased fueling his hatred towards him. "I was out." He replied, taking off his jacket."You don't seem to be in a good mood," she walked closer to him. "What is the reason?""Can you give me some seconds to keep myself calm?" He asked and she did as told, taking a step away from him so that he could get the calmness that he wanted."I went out today," she informed him."To do what?" He asked and then it dawned on him."You went out? Why did you go out? What if you were seen? What were you thinking leaving the house all by yourself or have you forgotten that you aren't meant to be seen?" Marco chided.He wanted to say a lot more but he was careful of his words because she was Iris Silver, the daughter of one of the most powerful mafia families and someone he needed by his side to get what h