Z A RA I wake up to the sun shining through my windows. I raise my left hand to cover the sun rays shining into my eyes when the familiar ring gleams, reminding me of my grim life. I stare at the clock, my eyes finally settling, "It's noon already?!"I run to the washroom for a shower. The lingering stinging pain in my core is still present but less apparent than last night.I quickly change into a comfortable new pair of pajamas, trying to ignore the events of last night for the sake of my deteriorating mental health. My eyes widen at the thought that Alejandro might've texted or called."When I call or text you, I expect a reply within five minutes or I will assume you're disobeying me. You should be nearby the phone at all times."I scurry to my phone, which is charging on my nightstand beside my bed.No new calls or texts. I sigh a breath of relief. I walk out to see that my lunch is being set up by a woman, who's probably in her late twenties or early thirties.She's so pretty..
Z A R A Gentle? Does he think he can be gentle?"Please, Alejandro! I beg of you to give me some time to... adjust. Please..." my voice is shaking with desperate pleas falling on deaf ears."Adjust? To what, my love?" He asks while nipping at the skin of my chest. To you and your horrible way of treating me. Give me time until I can't feel a shred of emotion anymore. Give me time until I'm just a hollow shell."I never go back on my word. Especially, when it comes to disciplining people who are out of line," his words are stern with an edge of warning. "You are now the wife of Alejandro Genovese. You, out of all people, should never step out of line."If I speak against this again, it won't be good for me at all. I squeeze my eyes shut, my grip on the couch tightening as he kisses down my chest to my stomach. I hate the way my body is reacting before he even reaches the middle. It's sensitive to his touch in ways that should only be valid if I enjoyed this.Am I... enjoying this?No!
Z A R A I had managed to slip out of Alejandro's grasps that night to take a shower and change into a fresh pair of pajamas.I did cover Alejandro with a blanket before settling down in my own room."I let him–I let him touch me so intimately without putting up a fight... I really am worthless, aren't I?" A single tear slides down my cheek. After that day, I didn't see Alejandro for almost a week. He didn't even bother calling or texting to check up on me. It shouldn't bother me but it did, it slightly bothered me. I texted him a few days ago but received no response. But overall, I felt more relieved that I can wind down more instead of always being uptight and on edge.On a better note. I found out the housekeeper's name and she speaks to me for more than a minute."Say, Charlotte, how long have you known Sir?" I ask as I eat breakfast."Boss hired me a couple of years back to tend to his home since he's a busy man. And now, I also tend to you, Ma'am," she answers."Please, call me
Z A R A "I—" I was about to begin but Frank cuts me off."The traffic was—" but he also pauses.Alejandro pulls out his gun, pointing it at Frank's legs, "Traffic was what?" His eyes are cold, calculating... downright evil. All the blood drains from my face, my heart beating at an uncontrollable speed."Alejandro!" I accidentally yell out.He whips his head in my direction, his eyes even colder than before, "What?""It was m-my fault. I'm s-sorry, it won't h-happen again," I didn't sound convincing, my voice is shaking too much. I don't sound convincing, not because I'm afraid, but because it wasn't my fault but it wasn't Frank's fault either!Frank's eyes widen as if I made a big mistake."Really? Not only are you late, but you also decide to lie in order to save another man?" His gun makes a clicking noise... he's preparing to shoot, isn't he?. At that moment, my body freezes and I swear, my soul almost slipped out of my body from just sheer fear."Aleja—" before I can say anything
Z A R A He's jacking off Marcus while shoving his tongue down Amelia's throat. I squeeze my eyes shut at the horrendously intimate event taking place right before me. Their moans are somehow louder than the music blaring around the room. I need them to stop, I desperately need them to stop."I asked you to watch, didn't I?" Alejandro's voice cuts through my thoughts.I squeeze my eyes shut even tighter."Either you will open your eyes or I'll have to find a suitable punishment for you," he warns."Do whatever the hell you want to me but I'm not opening my eyes!" I yell over the music."Is that so?" That dangerous playful tone is back in his tone. "I guess this means I have to pick someone from your life to punish in your stead then. Would you prefer your mother? Maybe your father? Yasmeen, perhaps?"My eyes shoot open at the mention of my parents and Yasmeen."No! Don't you dare even glance in their direction!" The cuffs around my wrists dig deeper into my skin as I pull on the chai
Z A R A "Excuse me," I call out to the driver."Yes, Ma'am?" He responds flatly."If it's alright with you answering, how is Frank's condition?" I ask.At first, there's silence. He's probably pondering whether to answer the question or not."He's a tough man," he finally answers. "This isn't his first time being injured and it's minor compared to what he's experienced."3m"Oh, okay. Thank you," I settle back down in my seat. Minor compared to what he's experienced? He does seem to have a hefty amount of scars that I've noticed. I wonder if Alejandro has injured or hurt himself during confrontations. He doesn't seem like the type to let a single scratch graze his skin. Speaking of Alejandro... he did not look pleased once he was back from wherever he went.Did he listen to Elijah and I's conversation? That's not possible, he wasn't even in the room. I'm overthinking this. I have to be overthinking. Actually, I'm always overthinking around Alejandro. He's always putting me on the edge
Z A R A He crouches down as I lean my head into his chest. "Zara..." he sounds softer while he unties my wrists. I wrap my arms around his waist, trying with all my might to make him see reason, to make him stop,"Please don't make me do this... I'm sorry, I won't talk to Elijah like that again but please, I can't..." My words don't push any further, I've reached my limit and there's no fight left in me. In fact, I didn't have any fight, to begin with, because I'm terrified of what he may do if I said anything out of line.I'm sure my haste actions surprised him momentarily because he didn't react at first. But, then, he slowly wraps his arms around me, pulling me closer to him."Since when?" He asks, resting his head on my shoulder. "When did you fall in love with me?"I squeeze my eyes shut while holding him tighter. I don't know why I thought those words would save me, though it did. But now, I'm vulnerable, I made myself extremely vulnerable."I don't think there was a specific
Z A R A The sun shine's brightly through the windows, making me squint in my sleep. I groan as I cuddle closer against the body providing me with comfort. Body providing me with comfort? What body?My eyes shoot open and I remember the events of last night. Alejandro is still asleep, his arms are still wrapped around me.I reach out to stroke my hand through his hair, he looks so beautiful and peaceful when he's asleep. Just yesterday, I saw this man get hot and heavy with Amelia and Marcus, yet I'm here in his bed, acting like we're a happily married couple.No self-respect, huh, Zara? My conscious speaks. He says you're only his but the same doesn't apply to him in regards to you."I could watch him like this forever," I sigh quietly, ignoring my logical thoughts as my thumb grazes his bottom lip carelessly.Alejandro suddenly opens his mouth and lightly bites down on my finger, making me gasp, "Craving a kiss?""No," I lie."Again, lying isn't your fort," he chuckles, his morning
this is the (more or less) tragic ending I originally had in mind before changing it due to popular demand! Enjoy (or sob idk 💀- - - A L E J A N D R O Regrets.Something I never expected to feel.I watched the dark blood seep through her clothes staining them the color of death. Her eyes slowly draining any little life it had left as she begged for my mercy. She begged me to put an end to her misery, begged me to drive my knife through her chest. She did once tell me her favorite flowers were white roses but here I stained them red, disappointing her one last time before she runs away from me.Regrets.More regrets.But now here I am, dressed in black standing in front of the only person I gave a shit about."It would be appalling to ask for your forgiveness now, wouldn't it, Zara?" I grip the flowers in my hand. "Say, what do you think about my suit?" I stand back to give her a full view of it. "Does seeing me dressed like this still make you smile?"Silence.I smooth down the wr
"Fuck, Yasmeen. Take it off," he demands."Patience, my king," I giggle.I start to leave a trail of kisses down the center as I pull down his boxers. Once it's completely off, his sizeable erect cock springs out in front of me."I see the big guy has missed me," I trace a finger down his length."You have no fucking idea," he grins, sitting on the edge of the bed. "I want to watch you shove my dick down your throat.""Your wish is my command," I say as slide out of the bed. I position myself in between his legs on my knees before taking his cock into my mouth, wetting it with my saliva.Marcus throws his head back, gripping my hair and occasionally pulling and pushing his cock deeper into my throat."Fuck, Yasmeen. Deeper, go deeper. Let me feel that pretty mouth of yours wrapped around my cock," he groans.I do as he asks and takes in as much of him as I can into my mouth. My hands simultaneously get him off as my tongue and mouth work around the tip."Look at me," he demands. "Look
Y A S M E E N Marital bliss only lasts so long before we go back to being normal. Marcus only let it last a couple of days before he dashed out, working his usual odd hours.But, God, is he so perfect? Just seeing him, even if it's just a glimpse, makes me giggle like a school girl. That man is all mine to devour whenever I please.With that being said, I've devoured him enough times yet I can never get enough of him. I'm always on a high around him yet he's so laid-back. A perfect match, I suppose?Nowadays, Zara is being watched like a hawk by Alejandro because she's a couple of months pregnant. This also means I get to spend less time with her because he barely ever leaves her side and I don't get to talk about the fun stuff while he's around.I've mentioned children to Marcus but he's definitely not ready and I'm totally fine with waiting because I'm very content with his full attention towards me right now.Maybe sometime in the future.Can you imagine? A little me running aroun
Five Years Later -"Liyana! Look! Papa's home!" I grin with relief as I carry a sleepy Alanna in my arms.Alejandro had been on a business trip for the last three days and it gets tough to care for the kids without him."Papa! Papa! Papa!" She runs with her hands up in the air, impatiently waiting for Alejandro to pick her up.Alejandro picks up Liyana and gives her cheek a kiss. "My beautiful Princess, how was your day?""Me and mama played!" She says excitedly. "We missed you!""Oh, that must've been tons of fun!" Alejandro says. "Look what I've brought for my girls," he holds up a big bag of toys, shaking it in front of Liyana.She squeals, grabbing the bag. "Papa's the best!" She gives him a tight hug, making my heart melt. This never gets old."Please keep your voice down, my Jaan [my life], your sister's trying to sleep," I say in a quieter tone.My sweet Liyana nods. She quickly slips out of Alejandro's arms and runs towards her room to play with her new toys in private to not
Z A R A "What's on your mind, my love?" Alejandro asks softly."Our wedding anniversary is coming up," I state."Is it, now?" There's a mischievous tone to his voice.He pulls me closer, and my back curls back against the chest."It is," I say slowly. "Can I ask for something?""You can ask for the stars, my love, and I'll find a way to present them to you," he murmurs against my ear, giving me goosebumps.Our relationship has been... as stable as a relationship can be with all the horrible things that happened to us in the past year.Of course, we fight. And I always—and will always—bring up the way he's hurt me in the past. There's no coming back from that and Alejandro has accepted that. He knows I'll bring it up whether on purpose or by accident because those events burned an unfixable hole in my heart. I may be able to forgive but I'll never be able to forget.8But he's trying, whether it's genuine effort or not, he is trying. We go to weekly therapy sessions to work on ourselves
M A R C U S "Alejandro's not at home," Zara says once she sees me at the door. "He'll be back soon, though. You're welcome to wait inside. I'm baking cookies!" I raise a brow, she's much cheerier than usual.The events that occurred a year ago have left a lot of us shaken up to this day. All of us took it hard but the women took it the hardest.Zara hasn't been wholeheartedly happy since then. I assume she just pretends to be okay a lot of the time. It's not hard to miss the lack of spark in her eyes.Sometimes, when she's with Alejandro, the spark does come back, very slightly but it's there. From what I heard from Charlotte, the couple has been going to regular therapy for their relationship for about a year now.I never saw Alejandro as a therapy guy but it's obvious he'd do anything to make Zara happy, she's his whole entire world.A twinge of jealousy arises through my chest. I chose Alejandro, but he chose Zara. But maybe it's not that, maybe that's not what's making me enviou
A L E J A N D R O Minutes.Hours.Days.Weeks.How long has it been since I heard the sweet sound of her laughter? The crinkle at the corner of her eyes when she smiles? The smell of her sweet fragrance that whiffed around in the air when she passed by? What about the way her hands fit wholly in mine? The way one touch of her skin set my entire heart on fire? The way she had me wrapped around her finger without even knowing it?Will I get to feel that warmth of, not only her skin but her presence ever again? Her silhouette itself brought me enough peace to last days and now seeing her still, cold body laying motionless is just a reminder of my biggest failure yet.I'm losing myself, physically and mentally. I need her to show me where I belong, remind me of who I am, and remind me why the thought of losing her is tearing me apart.I scoff at myself. Why the fuck would she want me? Why the fuck would she want to be with me after all of this? She'd be happier drifting far away from me
Y A S M E E N I didn't know. I lied. I lied to Philip. I don't know what Elijah told him. I don't know what Marcus's true intentions were. I don't know if Philip was saying that to spite me but Marcus's reaction didn't help."You're quite obviously not his first choice", Philip's words ring in my ears. "Now that his boyfriend found a new toy, he needs something to keep him preoccupied too."I think deep down inside, I knew I was a second choice. Obviously, I was the second choice. If he was ready to get over someone, the next would be the second choice for a bit until they build the relationship up to become the first choice but..."Tell her how your initial plan was to mess with her because you were envious of her close relationship with Alejandro. How you thought you'd get to Alejandro by hurting her," Philip had said.But did he truly want to hurt me because he couldn't bear my bond with Alejandro? Were his intentions evil to begin with?If I die today, I want one last chance to a
"Zara, no!" I hear Alejandro shout before numerous bullets fly across the room.Miraculously, with all the pain and unstableness, I land a hit on Philip's chest right near his heart—or maybe even on his heart. I feel too disoriented to be able to confirm the exact location of the bullet. I mentally thank Charlotte for all her training. Now that Philip's out of the way, maybeAlejandro can...I look down as the adrenaline pumps through my body, numbing me, and realize the worst of it. Unfortunately, two of bullets from Philip's men ended up in my body and I instantly slump against the floor, bleeding out at an extremely fast rate.Alejandro manages to grab the gun off of my hand and in the matter of seconds, lands to shoot all four men point-blank in the forehead before they could even blink. But the only reason he was able to do so was because of the distraction I created."Where was this talent when we needed it?" I choke as I tease him one last time.He falls down on his knees, pick