Catherine’s POV “Hi, babies,” I waved, as the twins smiled at Alessandro and I, then waved.“Hi, mummy and daddy,” They cheered in unison, which made Alessandro and I smile in adoration.“How have you been?” Alessandro asked. “I hope you're not giving grandma too much trouble.”Grandma appeared then, a tiny frown etched onto her features. “Why would my adorable great-grandchildren ever cause me trouble?”“Good day, grandma,” I greeted, beaming, and her face melted into a warm smile, as Leo and Liam wrapped their arms around her.“Good day, Cathie dear. I hope you're enjoying your well-deserved vacation.” She said, and I nodded.“Yes, ma,” I responded. “How are you doing, ma?”“I'm doing great, my dear, thanks,” She said. “I hope Alessandro isn't disturbing you too much.”This time, it was Alessandro's turn to frown as he defended himself. “You don't think highly of me, grandma.”“Whatever,” She scoffed, rolling her eyes, then darted him a beam, within a second. “I hope you are enjoyi
Alessandro’s POV “This Bajan macaroni pie is so fucking good,” Catherine moaned, chewing the food. “Why did I wait so long before ordering it? Why did I ever doubt the reviews online?”“I told you,” I chuckled, wiping the pie crumbs on the side of her mouth. “But you didn't listen.”We were currently having lunch at a beach restaurant in Barbados.In response, she just shrugged as she happily hummed while devouring the Barbadian meal.I loved how she always became a baby whenever she was with me.It made me find her more endearing than she already was.Grabbing a bottle of Maudy, I uncorked it then brought it to my lips to sip it.The tangy cinnamon flavor was out of this world, and I loved that it didn't contain alcohol.“Can I try it?” She motioned to my plate of flying fish and cou cou.Huffing, I fed her the food, and watched as her eyes rolled back, probably as a result of the spicy deliciousness of the meal, as she swallowed it.Earlier, I had asked her if I could taste her foo
Catherine’s POV I hummed happily to myself as Alessandro and I walked through a garden.Today was our last day of vacation, and I was more than excited at the prospect of seeing Leo and Liam after two long weeks.Sure, my stay in Barbados had been nothing short of fun and adventures, including multiple sexcapades, but I had truly missed my babies.The pleasant scent of dahlias tinged with that of ixoras, pride of Barbados, lilies, and roses was thick in the air.“Baby,” Alessandro's voice came from beside me, and I tilted my head to look at him.However, I didn't expect to see him kneeling on one leg with a box of ring in his hold, as he looked into my eyes, like it held the stars in the sky.In all honesty, I hadn't expected a proposal at all when we decided to embark on this vacation.Seeing him on one knee brought back some bittersweet memories of his first proposal that happened about eight years ago.Alessandro had proposed to me with breakfast in bed, and afterward, we had mind
Laura's POV Three weeks had passed since my sentencing and in all honesty, everyday had been nothing but absolute torture for me.I no longer had freedom nor easy access to the bathroom.My one and only friend, Daphne, who I used to think would stand by me through thick and thin had also abandoned me.I always had to be accompanied by one ugly warden or the other simply because an unfortunate prisoner had lied against me and told everyone that I was a murderer even though I was an innocent soul.If anyone was a murderer, it would be that useless bitch called Catherine.She was not satisfied with killing my dad, so she also had to kill my mother, the only family that I had left in this cruel world.Fuck, I really should have shot that harlot and her bastard child when I had the opportunity to instead of giving her a sermon, and wasting my bullet on that useless old man.If only I had the chance to meet her again, I would kill her instantly without batting an eyelid.After all, she des
Catherine’s POV “Barbados gave you such a great tan,” Grandma beamed, caressing my cheek. “You look so radiant and lovely, my dear.”“Thank you, ma,” I smiled back, to which she nodded then pulled away.Alessandro and I came back from Barbados yesterday and presently, we were having lunch with Grandma on the veranda of her place.Tilting my head sideways, I smiled at my dashing fiancé, Alessandro, whose hand had been on my lap ever since I took my seat.Thankfully, he was only stroking it softly and lovingly instead of passionately, which would ignite some salacious emotions within me.And getting wet in front of Grandma was the least thing I wanted at that moment.“Grandma, we have something to show you,” Alessandro began, gazing into my eyes, his lips bearing a proud smile.Mirroring his smile, I placed my left hand on the table and watched as the plain expression on Grandma's face morphed into surprise tinged with elation, as she took my hand.“You are engaged!” She squealed, to w
Alessandro’s POV I beamed as I stared at her; my fiancée, the center of my universe, and the reason why I strived hard to be a better man everyday.Today was our engagement party and she looked lovely in a castleton green ball gown that was fitted at the waist to accentuate her lithe waistline.How had I managed to snag a woman with a golden heart and an impeccable personality like Catherine?There was no denying the fact that I was the luckiest man on earth.I had let her go the first time out of my own foolishness, but now, I would rather die than to even dream of letting her go.I would protect both her and the twins with my life.They were my family–my little family and my warm home.Gosh, I loved them so damn much.“What?” Catherine asked, as I peered into her beautiful, coffee-brown eyes. “Is there something on my face?”“Yes,”“What?” She asked, frowning as she patted her face before realizing what I meant. “Don't you dare give me a cheesy response.”“What cheesy response?” I
Catherine’s POV As Alessandro and I exited the venue of the party, Alessandro's driver, Javier, flung the limousine door open.I climbed in first and took my seat on one of the cushioned benches, my heart hammering against my ribs in fervid anticipation.Sexual excitement coursed through me as he sat down beside me and gave me a smirk.Without wasting time, he cupped my face and joined our lips in a passionate kiss that had me shivering with erotic hunger.Moaning, I slipped my tongue in his mouth and attempted to win the battle of tongues for once, but Alessandro seamlessly won, as his hands dropped from my face to unzip my dress.“You are so horny,” I whispered into the kiss, to which he nodded, his hands drawing fluttery circles behind my back, as I unbuttoned his coat and he freed himself out of it.His waistcoat went next, followed by his shirt getting unbuttoned. When I attempted to peel it off him, he held my hands and shook his head.“Enough about me,” He said. “Let's focus
Laura’s POV “Fuck my life,” I muttered underneath my breath, glaring at the half-cooked morsel of rice and plain soup on my plate.Even though I didn't want to eat the disgusting meal, I knew I had to eat it because we were only fed twice a day, and I had already skipped the first meal of that day.Being sick in a deranged institution like this would drive me to commit suicide, and I couldn't have that.I still needed to get my revenge on that bitch.“Is the food too lowly for Princess Laura?” A buffoon sitting beside me grinned, showing her rotten pair of teeth.Ignoring her, I mixed the rice with the excuse of a soup and ate it, while holding my breath because the stench of the food was pungent and nauseous.Never in my life had I thought a day would come that I would be reduced to a shell of my former self.Not only had I been forced to cut my long hair shoulder length, I was also forced to dye it from pink to black, with a cheap chemical that I was sure had destroyed my hair foll