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My Husband's Brother New Beginning
Violet I don’t call for the driver. Instead, I grab a taxi that takes me right to Dominic’s place. I knock nervously and he opens the door. Dominic is wearing a wide, black t-shirt and casual sweatpants. His hair is messy and I think the usual- he is gorgeous. “Hey, “ He smiles and invites me in. “Anything to drink, or…” “No, “ I shake my head. “Your message sounded urgent, Is everything all right?” I take a deep breath and my eyes search the place. His apartment is great, Stylish with nothing too much or extra. “Violet?” He asks and I turn to face him. “Conor has a mistress. “ I say, “It’s his secretary. “ Dominic’s jaw tightens visibly. He looks like he is ready to rip my husband to pieces. His brother. “How…” he begins but gives up, “No, never mind. It doesn’t matter how you found out. I…“ he looks away and through the window. His eyes dance over the landscape of the city. The view is beautiful, but I am sure we will have time to admire it later. “I am sorry
Last Updated : 2023-08-01My Husband's Brother Liars
Violet I freeze, unable to move. I can’t look away from the screen, my heart is drumming like mad. Anastasia is smiling widely at the woman sitting opposite her. There’s another woman in the studio asking questions too. The typical morning chat show. I’ve never watched them much, and they seem to be always the same. “So, I think we all want to know, “ the interviewer asks and glances at her co-host. The other woman nods, excited. “Yes. Tell us how he proposed to you. ““Oh, it was very romantic. He had to travel, because, you know, “ Anastasia waves a long-manicured hand, “The business and all that. But when he came back, he said how much he’d missed me and that we should be together forever. ““So the time he was away from you made him realize you were the one. ““Yes. “Anastasia's smile looks like it’s growing by the second and with each word she says. “Where are you planning the wedding - here or back in the US? ““We decided to stay here for the moment, but…” she shrugs and
Last Updated : 2023-08-02My Husband's Brother Not the End
Dominic “Mister Hale, can you please sign those papers and… “ The secretary is trying to keep up with me as I storm down the corridor. “Mister Hale. “ she tries again and I stop walking and pause. “Give them to my assistant, “ “But…” I resume walking and she doesn’t follow. I know how I look when I am angry, and I assume my look was enough to keep her away. My anger is enough to keep everyone away. I type a message to my assistant to cancel all my meetings and head out to the parking lot. I get in my car and while I drive, I call Anastasia. “Hey, Dom, “ her voice is high with excitement and I close my hands around the steering wheel. “How are you?” she goes on, “ I was going to call you. Are we still down for tonight? I know you wanted to speak to me, I am so excited. “ I remind myself I need to breathe and press the gas pedal. “I am going to talk to you now. “ I say. She pauses, noticing the anger in my voice. “That’s…great. “ she chirps, “I have a photoshoot rig
Last Updated : 2023-08-03My Husband's Brother The Outsider
Violet Dominic is not here and I wish we could cancel the meeting. But I also know that is not an option. So I hold it together with Philip. He doesn’t know where Dominic is, but right now, it’s for the better he is not standing next to me. I gather myself and do the presentation. Our potential investors love what we do, and agree quickly for a potential collaboration. Once we are done, I head out of the conference room. Philip catches up with me as I am walking towards my office. “Violet, the presentation went great, “ Philip says, “Dominic and you have accomplished so much in such a short time. ““Yes, thank you. “ I smile. My broken heart and everything else aside - thanks to this project I am one step closer to gathering all the money I need and to paying my debts to Conor. “We have a few more weeks until we finalize everything. “He says. “I owe all of this to you two. Which reminds me. ““What?”I ask. “Where’s Dominic?”“I … I don’t know. “ “This is strange of him, do
Last Updated : 2023-08-04My Husband's Brother Before the Storm
Violet Conor is sitting close to me, expecting an answer. And at that moment my life flashes before me. I know what will happen. I also know he is right about the things he is saying. “My father will be devastated. My nephew, “ he places his psalm on his chest and I want to throw up at the thought of him, addressing Anastasia- and Dominic’s - child this way. “He or she will grow up with this horrible truth. Do you really want this?“ But despite all the guilt he is trying to make me feel, there’s only one thing that he succeeds in making me honestly think about right now. It’s resentment. Towards each one of them. I get up and look down at Conor. “The papers will be ready soon,” I say, voice cold. “ Expect a call or an email from my lawyer. “ I head out the door. Conor’s smug voice reaches me. “You have no idea what you are doing. You will regret your actions, Violet. “ I pause before pressing the handle, not turning around. “I might regret them, yes, “ I say, “But at
Last Updated : 2023-08-05My Husband's Brother Special
Evie “I have to go back ot London, “I sit on my bed and Lilian looks up from the book she’s reading. She is sitting across the bed, leaning against the wall. The window is open and the smoke from her cigarette dances around her hand, then travels through the window. Lilian shuts the book of French poetry and rests her head against the wall. “Is everyhgn all right?”“I don’t know. Yes. ““Is it something with your sister?” Lilian aks, concerned. “Yeah. ““Then you should definitely go. ““That’s what I told her. But … I was super sure when I told her it wouldn't be a problem with the classes. And it was a lie. ““Tyson will definitely give you the credits if that’s what you’re worried about . Just hand in your homework on time and it should be okay. “Lillian smiles at me. “Besides, you're among his favorite students , we all know that. “ “That’s not true. “I say and look down at my hands, clasped in my lap, because I don’t want her to see my stupidly grinning face. Lilian sh
Last Updated : 2023-08-06My Husband's Brother My Dead Plants
Violet I wait for Evie at the airport. I recognize her immediately among the crowd. Her hair- usually dyed blond is now very slightly darker, though. “Evie!” I exclaim as soon as I see her and hug her. “Different shades of your hair?” She pulls away and runs a hand through the wavy strands... “Tyson said it now looks better. “ “Your professor, you mean.” I remind her. “He is not a professor yet. Come on, let’s go. Are we going to the family manor, or…” “I am staying elsewhere. “ “And that is?...” “My old apartment on the west side. “ “Even better. I would hate it if I had to speak to Conor. he called me by the way, asking where you are. Again. “ “Ughh… you will tell me everything once we are home. “I can't wait to hate on him. “ she grins and we leave. We pick up a cab and head to my place. It’s small and nothing special when compared to the amazing houses owned by the Hale family. But it’s the closest I feel to home right now. Evie has settled in and we sit n
Last Updated : 2023-08-07My Husband's Brother New Approach
Violet The headline is Trouble In Paradise?My eyes skim the text, which as usual in those types of articles doesn’t say much. But the picture seems real and it does say a lot. On it, Dominic is walking and Anastasia looks like she's trying to catch up with him. Then there's another photo - it looks like it’s been taken with a phone. It shows Dominic, keeping his distance from Anastasia, who seems to be shouting. The text under the photos is : The couple was noticed in a small restaurant downtown. The model seemed visibly distressed. Witnesses confirmed she had been shouting, even. We remind our readers top model Anastasia and the famous businessman got engaged earlier this month. It doesn’t mean anything, I tell myself. Besides, the media are always looking for intrigue. I press the X button of the article and lock my phone. Then I get up and leave it on the table as I go to the kitchen. I want to be as far away from my phone as possible. Evie and I could go to the nice, small
Last Updated : 2023-08-08
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My Husband's Brother Epilogue : Forever Yours
Dominic “You will be a grandfather, “ I tell the man, sitting opposite me in the small cafeteria. We arranged to meet during my lunch break today. Violet called me earlier but I told her I would be having lunch with a business partner. In a way that’s true. Frederick’s eyes filled with tears at the news I shared. “Thank you. “ he says,” For being here and telling me.” “I thought you deserved to know. “He nods and looks down at his hands, folded in front of him. “I hope you will find the strength in you to forgive me. ““I have nothing to forgive you for. “ I tell him. “No, “he shakes his head. “You do. I am not the father I was supposed to be. ““I have a father, “I argue. “And I will never argue that. But I would like you to listen to me. “I lean back in the chair and he takes this as a sign to continue. “When I met your mother, I fell in love with her at first sight. I swear. There is love at first sight. ”“I believe you, “ And I do. I fell in love with Violet the mo
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Five years later Violet “Mom! I don’t want the red one!” I take a very deep breath. “Charlotte, please, “ I tell her for the tenth time, “Choose whatever you want. Just choose now. Please. “ The maid is looking at me, smiling. “I can help, miss. And you can prepare. I will let you know once we are ready.“ “It’s fine. Thank you, Marta. I’ve got this. “ I always refused to have a nanny to help me, even when Charlotte was a baby, but recently Marta’s been trying to help, seeing how busy we all are. Charlotte finally chooses the dress she will be wearing and we start preparing. Half an hour later Marta announces the driver is downstairs. “Coming!” I call out as I put on my earrings. “Mommy, you look pretty. “ Charlotte beams at me. “Thank you, sweetheart, “I kiss the top of her head, “Let’s go. Are you eager to see Aunt Evie and Uncle Max? ““Yes!” She claps and we head downstairs. “Where is Daddy?” She asks as I take her hand and we descend the stairs. “He is…”
My Husband's Brother A Happy Family
Violet “They look suspicious, “ I watch Evie and Max as they try not to look at each other or at least not to be too obvious about it. “She went out to talk over the phone and he went right after her. And for some reason, they look really close after they come back home. Do you think it’s because of the accident and because they spent some time together?...” I look at Dominic. He looks… amused.“What are you hiding from me again? “I ask him, squinting my eyes suspiciously and he shrugs casually. If he does that, it means I am right. He is hiding something. “Dominic, “ I tell him and he eventually says. “I think they are together. And it's been going on for a while.” “What?” I exclaim, but…. Then I turn to look at them again. Among the sea of well-dressed, rich people with great manners they look so… different. As if they are in their own private world. “Yes, “ I mutter, “They are. Why didn’t they tell us?” Dominic gives me a pointed look. “Okay, you are right. We did
My Husband's Brother Calls From Ghosts
Evie I exit the dining hall and head down the corridor. This place is huge and I’ve always thought so, but right now it feels enormous.I pass by a library and a large door. I assume it’s a study and after I make a turn I am in front of the guest bathroom.Where is he? I keep walking and reach a darker corner of the corridor when I take another turn and bump into Max.“Woah,” I take a step back, startled. “You scared me.”As if I wasn’t the one who followed him out.“I did?” He lifts an eyebrow and folds his arms. Then Max leans against the wall next to him, observing me.“Are you following me?” “Why are you acting like this?” I hiss and glance around to see if anyone is coming.“This is what you wanted, right?”“Hmph,” I scoff and he unfolds his arms.Max leans towards me, his breath is on my neck.“I would kiss you,” he whispers and the words send a shiver down my back, “But I can’t remember.”My eyes flutter closed as he traces slow kisses down my neck. I bite my lip and lift my
My Husband's Brother Liars
Evie A few weeks later we are ready to go home. “I will arrive in the evening. “ I explain, “And you on the next day. ““I honestly don’t see why we arrive separately, “ Max admits for the tenth time today. “Because I don’t want to show up and tell them we are…”“What?”“That we are…” “See, “ he says, “You can’t even admit we are together. ““It’s not that, '' I protest, “Let’s just tell them when we are all together, or having a nice time, okay?”“I am not embarrassed to tell them. Are you ashamed of me?““What, no!” I exclaim, “I just didn't want to explain to Violet over the phone. And imagine Olivia’s reaction when…”“Fuck Olivia. “Max shrugs. “I can’t believe I'm going to say this, “ I declare, “But that's too rude. “He scoffs but eventually agrees. Max takes me to the airport and I almost miss my flight because I am reluctant to separate from him. “You chose this, “he reminds me, “We could be travelling together now? ““Don’t hold this against me. “ I point a finger a
My Husband's Brother Secret Weddings
Violet I take a sip of coffee when Dominic moves behind me, wrapping his arms around me. “Good morning, “ he kisses the top of my head and proceeds to the coffee machine. “I made some for you, too. “ I smile at him and he pours himself a cup. “What are you doing today?” He asks, and I take the cup to my lips when I suddenly get sick to the stomach. I swallow the bile and Domnic’s eyes flutter to me. “Val?”“Yes, yes. I am here, “ I put the cup back on the counter, “I have a meeting with the investors from Japan. “My stomach turns and I smile awkwardly at Dominic. “Excuse me. “I rush to the bathroom before he says anything and empty my stomach. I feel better right after. When I get back to the room Dominic is waiting for me to say something. “What is it?” he asks, approaching me “I just have been feeling sick these days, maybe it’s a stomach virus or something. ““Or it’s not. “Dominic sips his coffee, casually. “What are you talking about?” I frown and he looks at me po
My Husband's Brother The Idea of Him
Evie Max is taking my dress off, not breaking the kiss.“Are you okay?”I mutter against his lips as I see how restless and impatient he is. He unbuttons the last piece from my back, holding the upper part together.“Yes. You?”Max pauses only to say this and continues kissing me. We didn’t say anything to each other, not even hi when he got back. I didn't mind in the slightest but had to ask. “Of course.” I breathe out the words. He smiles and leans in, his lips on mine. Max trails kisses down my neck, then to my chest. He takes my bra off, and I am struggling with opening his tie. Max laughs against my lips against my frustration and helps me untie the knot. He slips the tie off and I can’t stop looking at him, at the way his pupils have dilated, making his eyes impossibly dark in the lights in the kitchen. “What?” He asks, cupping my face.“Nothing.” I smile,” Kiss me.”And he does, brushing his lips against mine, pushing me slightly and guiding me towards his bedroom. I have
My Husband's Brother Holiday Season
Evie I get up before my alarm goes off and get dressed quickly. My classes start later today but I am still prepared to leave. I go to the kitchen for a quick cup of coffee. Max is already there, smoking. I flinch, surprised when I see him. I was sure he was still sleeping. He is leaning back in his chair, dressed in an expensive suit and a watch, and his stubble has started to grow. The blue smoke curls around him in the cold morning light, almost the same blue as the one of his eyes. Max looks like those guys in the perfume commercials. As soon as I show up he sits up. “I will put this off, “ he says, scattering the smoke with his hand and exhaling. “No, no. It’s okay. Your place, after all. ““No, sorry. ““I don’t actually mind it. “I smile and proceed to the coffee maker. “Another coffee?“ I offer. “Yeah, thank you. “I pour some for him and myself. “I hope I won’t spill it this time, “ I joke and he smiles. “If you do, I'll do a better job at cleaning it. “As soon as
My Husband's Brother What Now?
Evie I get back to Max’s place and wait for him to come back. Today sucked on all possible levels. I stared into the wall for a good hour, trying to accept that I was never seeing Tyson again, no one told me he was gone, someone was going to prison because of me, and I had money - MY money - that might change things for me. Because I know the family has money, but it’s not my money. And now- I will eventually be able to have something thanks to me, however small it is. At some point, I begin pacing around and I am unable to focus on anything. On top of it- Max comes back after eleven. We exchange a greeting and he heads directly to his room. I stop him.“I got a call from the lawyer. “ I say without any ado. “And?” He asks, pausing. Max looks like he is not here. Then I realize something’s off. “Are you drunk?” I ask. “What difference does it make?”“No, just… I thought you said you had to work. ““What’s with the interrogation? ““And what’s with the way you’ve been acting recen
