Chapter 019AliceI sat surrounded by my kids, Ava, Paul, and Liam, and Alex, in our cozy sitting room. They were getting ready to interview Mario, who sat confidently on the opposite couch, dominating the space with his presence. It had been one week since we started our fake dating arrangement, and Mario had taken to his new role as a father figure with ease. The kids adored him, and Alex, whom I'd grown to love like my own, seemed to have found a new sense of security with Mario around. My kids' faces had lit up with joy every day since Mario took up the responsibility, and their happiness had become contagious. They'd even stopped getting ridiculed at school, thanks to Mario's bold move of declaring himself their father, despite me being reluctant.However, the news of the incident at his office had been circulating, and I'd tried to brush it off as mere gossip. It seemed that some scandals were just too hard to shake off. I'd even pleaded with Mario to reinstate his secretary,
Chapter 020AliceAs I gazed around the opulent dinner hall, the air vibrated with the hum of conversation and the soft clinking of glasses. The scent of expensive cologne and perfume filled the air, mingling with the aroma of exquisite cuisine. People in elegant dresses and tailored suits moved with grace, their jewels glinting under the crystal chandeliers.I was struck by the air of power and sophistication that permeated the room. It was clear that this was no ordinary gathering of the wealthy elite.Mario had introduced me to several people earlier, including our host, Mr. Roger, a man in his fifties with a warm, kind smile. He'd welcomed me graciously, unaware of my true identity, thanks to the mask Mario had gotten for me. I'd been adamant about wearing it, and Mario had reluctantly agreed, stopping at a store to purchase it while I waited in the car on our way earlier. The other guests couldn't help but stare, whispering and looking my way. But they kept their distance, car
Chapter 021Alice"Hi Ma'am!" Lara, my staff entered my office with a parcel in hand. I tore my gaze away from the disturbing news on my phone which was a burnt, mangled body found on the bridge.My eyes went to Lara's hands, expecting the familiar sight of Mario's red roses, accompanied by lunch for the kids and me. But what I saw made my heart skip a beat. The roses were different. This one was a deep, velvety red with white stripes."Hand it over," I took the parcel from her. She stood before me, her hands clasped together. I turned the parcel over in my hands. Who could have sent this? And why the sudden change from Mario's usual routine? Or, have I had a secret admirer? I thought with a chuckle. I dropped the flower on the table and opened the brown envelope, adorned with a small yellow flower. "You can go, Lara," I said, and she left.The envelope contained a white paper, folded neatly. I hesitated because this was the first time I'd received a message in an envelope. My c
Chapter 022AliceWhat’s she doing here? I wasn't in the mood for her drama today. Elsa's silence was long, lasting several minutes as she sat motionless beside me. Her unusual quietness forced me to steal glances at her, waiting for her to break the silence."You know, I've never seen Alex this happy," Elsa said, breaking the silence. Her somber tone caught me off guard, and I turned to look at her. "I feel like I've been a bad mother," Elsa continued. "I feel so bad and terrible about it. I've never experienced a childhood filled with feelings of being cared for. I never knew what it meant to be loved. Hell, I don't even know what that big word 'love' feels like – to be shown it, to feel it." Her eyes finally met mine, and I was struck by the sadness and longing in their brown depths.I found myself feeling a deep sense of pity for her. Her childhood, much like mine, had been marred by pain and loneliness."You are not a bad mother," I began, but Elsa cut me off."Don't say anythi
Chapter 023AliceMy hands pushed at the low-slung waist of his suit, zipping it and pulling it down which he helped in. They slided down, and I trembled when his thick cock sprung free against his abs. I swallowed as my eyes grew wider. He’s so fucking big. My cheeks flushed as I continued to gazed at him. As a twenty-five-year-old woman, I had never experienced pleasure before. Life had been tough, but in this moment, I felt a spark of desire.Mario's words were my undoing. “Go ahead, wifey. You can do it. And, you're not stopping tonight because you've started it already when I stopped. Now, take that fucking cock into your hot mouth.”My thighs clenched furiously and another wave of wetness dripped down my thighs.Mario groaned, pulling me in to kiss me as I wrapped one hand as much around this length as I could and stroked him slowly. He pulsed in my hand, the vein throbbing under my grip. But I wanted more this time. I’m ready to give him more. I slipped my lips from his and
Chapter 024Alice I quickly composed myself, clearing my throat. "It's nothing, baby. What are you guys up to here?" I asked, trying to divert attention from the awkward moment.As I moved past Mario, he reached out to grab me, but I dodged him. "We're making pancakes, Mom!” Paul replied.Liam's looked up at me. "Dad said we should make a surprise breakfast for you because you were really tired yesterday after...some exercise which you did with him." His voice trailed off, and he shot Mario a glance before muttering under his breath, "But you already ruined the surprise, Mom."My cheeks burned as I turned to Mario, who was smirking at me while expertly flipping the pancakes in the pan at the some time. His shirtless form and flexing muscles were distracting, to say the least. I tried to maintain a neutral expression, but my cheeks betrayed me, flushing with a warm glow.Ava's curious voice cut my thoughts. "Mom, is that true? Did you do something with dad that made you tired?""Y-y
Chapter 025AliceThere was few minutes of silence with Jake looking at Aria. Then, he turned back to me.“You're right," Jake began. "I saw and picked Aria up from the streets, just like I was once found. Hers was a story of abandonment, just like mine.""I remember that night vividly," Jake continued. "I was seventeen, and I'd been sleeping in an uncompleted building. I saw her wrapped in a shawl there, left all alone in the world. My initial reaction was fear and anger - who could do such a thing to a helpless child?""But then I held her little fingers in mine and she'd stared at me with those innocent brown eyes," Jake said, his eyes gazing into the distance. "And something shifted inside me. I knew I'd do everything in my power to protect her, to give her the life she deserved. I'd go to the end of the world, move unmovable mountains for the little girl.""I was scared of the authorities, of course," Jake admitted. "But I knew I had to do the right thing. I did everything I coul
Chapter 026Mario "I want every last detail about the person behind these threats, and I want it within the hour," I barked at the team of expert hackers assembled before me. "I'm talking names, addresses, phone records and everything. I don't care if you have to dig through the darkest corners of the dark web or bribe your way to the top of the NSA. I want results, and I want them now."My voice echoed off the walls of the computer room, where the world's top cybersecurity experts sat huddled around their screens, their fingers flying across their keyboards. I had spared no expense in bringing this teams, and I expected nothing but the best from them."I don't want to hear any excuses, any explanations, or any empty promises again," I continued, my eyes scanning the room. "I want answers, and I want them within the hour. If I don't get what I'm looking for, there will be consequences. And trust me, you don't want that.”I resumed pacing back and forth, my mind filled by the sinister
Chapter 028AliceI sat with my phone in hand, reading a story on an app while occasionally glancing at Mario, who the kids cuddled up to as they watched their favorite cartoon show.Mario's gaze would often drift towards me, and I'd meet his eyes, but look away when it gets intense.Just as I was getting lost in the story, Ava's voice cut through the air. "Daddy," she called out, raising her head from Mario's chest. "I want to tell you something." My heart skipped a beat as I stiffened, praying that she wouldn't reveal the secret we'd all agreed to keep.Ava looked at me, and I discreetly placed my fingers on my lips, signaling her to remain silent. I also demonstrated flogging gesture with my finger, trying to remind her of our earlier conversation. Ava simply giggled and looked away.I'd warned the kids earlier about keeping Alex's true identity hidden, and they'd promised to keep it a secret. But now, with Alex's face and the mask still fresh in their minds, I wasn't so sure. I
Chapter 027AliceAs I lounged by the poolside, my legs dipped in the cool water, I watched with a warm smile as my kids and Alex splashed and played, their laughter and shouts filling the air. It was a perfect weekend afternoon, and I was glad to have Alex join us. I couldn't help but wonder, though, why Elsa had allowed Alex to continue visiting us, but I pushed the thought aside, not wanting to ruin the moment.Sitting there, I suddenly remembered that I needed to call my dad about something important. I stood up and headed to the bedroom to grab my phone. Mario wasn't around, and for that, I was relieved. His absence meant I could relax without worrying about his intense gaze on my swimsuit. But, despite my denial, a part of me still craved his presence.I returned to the pool, phone in hand, and began talking to my dad. He told me that Granny was unwell, and I immediately said I wanted to come visit her, even if it meant returning home after five long years. But, knowing my dad's
Chapter 026Mario "I want every last detail about the person behind these threats, and I want it within the hour," I barked at the team of expert hackers assembled before me. "I'm talking names, addresses, phone records and everything. I don't care if you have to dig through the darkest corners of the dark web or bribe your way to the top of the NSA. I want results, and I want them now."My voice echoed off the walls of the computer room, where the world's top cybersecurity experts sat huddled around their screens, their fingers flying across their keyboards. I had spared no expense in bringing this teams, and I expected nothing but the best from them."I don't want to hear any excuses, any explanations, or any empty promises again," I continued, my eyes scanning the room. "I want answers, and I want them within the hour. If I don't get what I'm looking for, there will be consequences. And trust me, you don't want that.”I resumed pacing back and forth, my mind filled by the sinister
Chapter 025AliceThere was few minutes of silence with Jake looking at Aria. Then, he turned back to me.“You're right," Jake began. "I saw and picked Aria up from the streets, just like I was once found. Hers was a story of abandonment, just like mine.""I remember that night vividly," Jake continued. "I was seventeen, and I'd been sleeping in an uncompleted building. I saw her wrapped in a shawl there, left all alone in the world. My initial reaction was fear and anger - who could do such a thing to a helpless child?""But then I held her little fingers in mine and she'd stared at me with those innocent brown eyes," Jake said, his eyes gazing into the distance. "And something shifted inside me. I knew I'd do everything in my power to protect her, to give her the life she deserved. I'd go to the end of the world, move unmovable mountains for the little girl.""I was scared of the authorities, of course," Jake admitted. "But I knew I had to do the right thing. I did everything I coul
Chapter 024Alice I quickly composed myself, clearing my throat. "It's nothing, baby. What are you guys up to here?" I asked, trying to divert attention from the awkward moment.As I moved past Mario, he reached out to grab me, but I dodged him. "We're making pancakes, Mom!” Paul replied.Liam's looked up at me. "Dad said we should make a surprise breakfast for you because you were really tired yesterday after...some exercise which you did with him." His voice trailed off, and he shot Mario a glance before muttering under his breath, "But you already ruined the surprise, Mom."My cheeks burned as I turned to Mario, who was smirking at me while expertly flipping the pancakes in the pan at the some time. His shirtless form and flexing muscles were distracting, to say the least. I tried to maintain a neutral expression, but my cheeks betrayed me, flushing with a warm glow.Ava's curious voice cut my thoughts. "Mom, is that true? Did you do something with dad that made you tired?""Y-y
Chapter 023AliceMy hands pushed at the low-slung waist of his suit, zipping it and pulling it down which he helped in. They slided down, and I trembled when his thick cock sprung free against his abs. I swallowed as my eyes grew wider. He’s so fucking big. My cheeks flushed as I continued to gazed at him. As a twenty-five-year-old woman, I had never experienced pleasure before. Life had been tough, but in this moment, I felt a spark of desire.Mario's words were my undoing. “Go ahead, wifey. You can do it. And, you're not stopping tonight because you've started it already when I stopped. Now, take that fucking cock into your hot mouth.”My thighs clenched furiously and another wave of wetness dripped down my thighs.Mario groaned, pulling me in to kiss me as I wrapped one hand as much around this length as I could and stroked him slowly. He pulsed in my hand, the vein throbbing under my grip. But I wanted more this time. I’m ready to give him more. I slipped my lips from his and
Chapter 022AliceWhat’s she doing here? I wasn't in the mood for her drama today. Elsa's silence was long, lasting several minutes as she sat motionless beside me. Her unusual quietness forced me to steal glances at her, waiting for her to break the silence."You know, I've never seen Alex this happy," Elsa said, breaking the silence. Her somber tone caught me off guard, and I turned to look at her. "I feel like I've been a bad mother," Elsa continued. "I feel so bad and terrible about it. I've never experienced a childhood filled with feelings of being cared for. I never knew what it meant to be loved. Hell, I don't even know what that big word 'love' feels like – to be shown it, to feel it." Her eyes finally met mine, and I was struck by the sadness and longing in their brown depths.I found myself feeling a deep sense of pity for her. Her childhood, much like mine, had been marred by pain and loneliness."You are not a bad mother," I began, but Elsa cut me off."Don't say anythi
Chapter 021Alice"Hi Ma'am!" Lara, my staff entered my office with a parcel in hand. I tore my gaze away from the disturbing news on my phone which was a burnt, mangled body found on the bridge.My eyes went to Lara's hands, expecting the familiar sight of Mario's red roses, accompanied by lunch for the kids and me. But what I saw made my heart skip a beat. The roses were different. This one was a deep, velvety red with white stripes."Hand it over," I took the parcel from her. She stood before me, her hands clasped together. I turned the parcel over in my hands. Who could have sent this? And why the sudden change from Mario's usual routine? Or, have I had a secret admirer? I thought with a chuckle. I dropped the flower on the table and opened the brown envelope, adorned with a small yellow flower. "You can go, Lara," I said, and she left.The envelope contained a white paper, folded neatly. I hesitated because this was the first time I'd received a message in an envelope. My c
Chapter 020AliceAs I gazed around the opulent dinner hall, the air vibrated with the hum of conversation and the soft clinking of glasses. The scent of expensive cologne and perfume filled the air, mingling with the aroma of exquisite cuisine. People in elegant dresses and tailored suits moved with grace, their jewels glinting under the crystal chandeliers.I was struck by the air of power and sophistication that permeated the room. It was clear that this was no ordinary gathering of the wealthy elite.Mario had introduced me to several people earlier, including our host, Mr. Roger, a man in his fifties with a warm, kind smile. He'd welcomed me graciously, unaware of my true identity, thanks to the mask Mario had gotten for me. I'd been adamant about wearing it, and Mario had reluctantly agreed, stopping at a store to purchase it while I waited in the car on our way earlier. The other guests couldn't help but stare, whispering and looking my way. But they kept their distance, car