Ivyrose’s POV "This is heavenly." I said through a mouthful of pizza. Ricardo chuckled before taking a big bite of his first slice. "I know," he said, chewing loudly, making me laugh. "Remember this place when you and Christopher come back here." "Definitely." I said, feeling guilty because halfway across the world my fiance had no idea where I was or who I was with yet here I was enjoying another man’s company. I took a long sip of my iced tea. “Can I ask you something?” “Shoot.” Ricardo said, taking another bite. “I…Uhm…Can you please not mention Christopher or my dad or anything about New York anymore?” “Can I ask why?” “No.” “Hmm, okay then. I promise.” “Thanks.” I said, smiling at him, glad he didn’t insist on knowing my reasons. We ate in silence for a moment before I decided to talk first. “So how many boxes of this pizza can you eat all on your own. Be honest. Be honest.” Ricardo laughed and shrugged before answering. “The most was… I think five boxes. But don’
Ivyrose’s POV Foxworth Mansion: 11 years ago “Mom. It hurts so much, mom.” I said as the pain creeped its way around my abdomen and all the way to my back. My legs were wide apart and a doctor was telling me to push. “I know honey. I know it hurts, but push. Bear the pain now and you’ll have him forever.” Holding her hand, I did as she told and pushed whenever I felt a wave of contraction. I felt my son come out, but didn’t hear any crying sound. My heart pounded as I asked them why he wasn’t crying. I felt so tired, but I kept talking until someone put an oxygen mask on me and another nurse injected something on my arm; Moments after, everything slowly started to blur. The last thing I remember was telling them to give my baby to me before blackness eventually took over. I woke up to the sound of someone sobbing beside me while squeezing my hand. The moment I opened my eyes, the brightness made me wince and I closed it back again. “Dad. I’m so tired. Where is he? Where’s my b
Milan, Italy Ricardo’s POV I looked into the man’s eyes. His dilated pupils told me he was afraid despite the words he was shouting— “Fuck you, Ricardo! I’m not afraid to die! My brother will avenge me. He will blow your brains out, you filthy—.” I would never know what kind of filth I was because the man’s mouth blew up in his face the moment I pulled the trigger of my .357 Magnum, the adrenaline rush from taking someone worthless asholes life making me feel alive. Seb, my right hand man wiped the splattered blood on his cheek. “Clean this up and make sure to burn every inch of him.” he said to the four men who stood behind us. “Yes, boss.” They chorused. I looked at Seb and chuckled. “I still think this is a mistake Ricardo. You’re just asking for war.” Seb said. I scoffed at him and walked out of the mansion’s murder room, Seb right behind me. “But you love wars, Seb. Didn’t you say the other day you miss killing your enemies? And called me a lovesick lunatic for going to
Christopher’s POVI laid down on my shrink’s couch and closed my eyes, trying to take deep breaths and letting it out. His question made my anxiety act up. My heart was pounding in my ears and I started to sweat. Relax. Relax. Think about Ivyrose. Go to your happy place. My Ivyplace.I kept repeating in my mind, while I pictured Ivyrose smiling at me, kissing me and telling me she loves me. I kept breathing, exhaling through my mouth until my nerves calmed down.“Why do you think your nightmares are back, Christopher?”Doctor Leo Adler, the best psychiatrist in New York, according to Times Magazine and to Rex Foxworth, repeated his question, but I remained quiet because I only wanted to tell him you’re the doctor here, so tell me why. When a minute passed and I still didn’t give him any answer, he added.“Do you think it has something to do with the unviable pregnancy?”“I’m glad that pregnancy didn’t happen, doctor. It was for the best.” I found myself saying before I realized how th
Ivyrose’s POV The caramel macchiato’s sweet taste lingered in my mouth long after my last sip and I smiled at Hailey as she said something I wasn't really listening to. The last thing I heard were her theories of why Hudson had ghosted her. I felt slightly guilty for only pretending to listen, but while Christopher and I were 30,000 feet up in the air flying back to the big apple, I promised myself I’d only focus on the good side of everyday life. The only consolation I told myself was that I already advised her to just wait and not worry too much because it's not like he's the only man left on earth and that she was too young to be moping around—she just won't listen. A part of my mind called me a hypocrite because deep inside me, I knew I'd never forget about Gareth nor have I totally forgotten how much I enjoyed spending time with Ricardo in Paris. "Are you even listening to me, boss? You're so sick of me aren't you?" Hailey said, disrupting my thoughts."Yep." I said, chuckling
Ricardo Sanguin’s POV Her moans were making things easier for me. Everytime I thrusted harder she’d also moan louder. I could tell she was having the time of her life. I laid on my back and squeezed her breasts as she lowered herself on me. “Fuck, you’re good.” I said, imagining she was Ivyrose. “Of course I am, baby. I’m the love of your life.” “Shut up! Don’t talk to me like that. Better yet don’t ever talk again and just keep moaning.” The whore rolled her eyes at what I said and I grabbed her neck forcing her to stop grinding. I pinned her on the bed as she tried her best to get my hand off her throat. I continued to fuck her and lessened my grip allowing her some air before tightening it again and fucking her even harder until I felt myself cumming. I pulled out of her and let her neck go so I could stroke my throbbing cock and squirt my cum all over her red face. She grasped for air, yet she still licked every last drop before laying back down on the bed. “Shit. That was s
Christopher’s POVI reread the contract Ricardo and I had. Basically it said after the one night stand he would not have anything to do with Ivyrose and me as long as I was able to pay him the money within a year. It was a good thing the project I funded with that money was going to triple in four months. If not, he was going to tell Ivyrose the secret he used to blackmail me with. I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair, untying the elastic band that held it. A headache threatened to erupt at any moment as I rubbed my temples. I thought about that number the guy put in my hands and I took it out of my wallet. Without thinking, I dialed the number with my cellphone. A man’s deep voice with a thick Italian accent said, “Mr. Christopher Standford, I’m glad you decided to call.”“Who is this?”“Hmm Who I am is not important. For now, let’s just say we have a common enemy so this makes us friends.”“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I don’t have any enemies. And I certainly don’
Ivyrose’s POV“I’m really sorry about this. But I had nobody to talk to and no other place to stay where Chris didn't know.” I said, as my tears fell again. I kept wiping them, but the stubborn tears fell like waterfalls anyway. Hailey smiled and pulled me into a tight hug.“Don’t ever say you have nobody. You always have me, boss.” “Thanks, Hail. I brought ice-cream.” I said, showing her the big bag I was carrying. “Oh gimme!” She took the bag and told me to feel at home while she put the extra pints of Ben and Jerry’s in the freezer and got us each a spoon. I sat on the end of her purple sofa and laid my head back, sighing loudly. I’ve only been in Hailey’s apartment once, but I remember how cozy it was. She lived not far from the flower shop which I loved because she was always ready for work. I felt a pang in my heart remembering the first time Christopher visited me in the flower shop and brought me flowers–Tulips and Roses with Babies’ Breath that he bought from our competiti
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Ivyrose’s POV“A year ago it was all over the news how New York was finally Mafia free. The Mafia Dons and all their goons, along with all corrupt government agents were either all put behind bars or killed in the biggest entrapment in history, thanks to the genius of billionaire Christopher Stanford. He made a program that could hack…”Gareth turned the TV off before he jumped into the bed with me. He tickled my feet and I kicked and screamed for him to stop in between fits of laughter. I was just randomly changing channels when Christopher’s face showed up and I got curious. It was his interview for a talk show.I knew what it was going to be about. Gareth told me how, after I disappeared, Christopher fought with him and they almost killed each other before he listened to Gareth about where I really was. He asked him to help defeat the whole mafia system by taking out all their paid allies. Of course when everything was done, Gareth disappeared and gave Chris all the glory. Accordi
Ivyrose’s POV It felt good to be unknown. I loved how I could walk the streets and people didn’t have any idea who I was or would judge me for my sins. Being off the grid in the city of Kuta in Bali, was the best decision I ever made. I lived in a rental cottage that’s only big enough for four people, but I couldn’t be any happier than living in all the mansions in New York. Sometimes I felt so all alone and scared that I liked to think that Paul and Ivan were secretly living a few houses down the road and were still watching over me, trying their best to be invisible, ordered by Gareth to give him peace of mind that I was safe. The market fruit vendor, Mr. Uwir, who also happened to be my neighbor, handed me a plastic bag full of mangostenes and we exchanged small talk until eventually it ended with him inviting me to attend his granddaughter's birthday party the next day. I accepted in a heart beat when I heard she was the same age as Harmony. I missed the two of them so much, bu
Ricardo Sanguin's POV The sound of the gunfire right in front of me rang sharp and cost me my hearing. I saw Ivy drop the gun on the floor and kneeled right after, crying. For a few seconds I was lost in the suddenness of everything that transpired, thinking I got shot by Rex. With my shaking hands I hurriedly unlocked the chain from my foot and ran to Ivyrose. I hugged her as we both sat there and cried with Nestor and Rex’s bodies on the floor, their blood pooling around us. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Rosie.” I repeated, again and again. I don’t know how long we sat there, crying and me asking for her forgiveness. I felt like someone was squeezing my heart so tight, making it almost impossible to breathe. If not for the warmth of her body as she hugged me tight, I would’ve gladly wanted death to take me too. But I couldn’t leave her. I needed to protect her, especially now that Rex was truly dead. “Gareth? Please take me out of here.” “Okay, Rosie. Hold on.” I got up firs
Ivyrose’s POV I tried calling a million times today again, but Hailey and Hudson's phone only kept ringing. My heart pounded in my ears wondering if anything happened to the three of them. "It's been two days since we last talked, mom. All I know is I woke up Christmas morning and I was alone. Only a voice message from Gareth that he has to go away for two days with the padrino and he asked me to stay here and to trust him. Shit. I hate not knowing. You know me, mom." "Oh honey, I'm sure they're just doing some couple soul searching therapy thingy. Leave them alone and stop worrying. You'll get wrinkles. And as for your husband, what can you do, but trust him, right?" she laughed and hung up the phone before I could even reply. In the background I heard a man's deep voice calling her sugarplum. I shook my head and threw my phone on the bed when my call to Gareth’s phone still went to voicemail. Something wasn't right. Hailey would never leave like that. I paced around our bedroom
Ricardo Sanguin’s POVVilla de Sanguin was once again filled with laughter because our little Harmony would not sit still. She and Seb were playing tag inside the living room, the old man was having the time of his life running after an almost two yr old you would never imagine him to be a stone cold killer.Ivyrose and Hailey were in the kitchen helping the cooks prepare our dinner. Hudson was sitting near the fireplace staring at it as if hypnotized by the dancing flames. “Dinner’s ready.” Ivyrose said, standing by the door. Harmony ran to her in panic because Seb was going to catch her. She stuck her tongue out at Seb the moment Ivyrose lifted her in her arms. Everyone, especially Harmony, laughed when Seb pretended to cry like a baby for losing tag against her. The five of us sat around our smaller round table and made small talk while eating the delicious homemade ham and chicken pasta. Ivyrose suddenly fell quiet and when I asked her what was wrong she just said, she missed h
Ivyrose's POV I put the two dozen outfits I picked out for Harmony on Hailey’s shopping cart. It was a beautiful Sunday on the day before Christmas, and we decided to spend our day off hanging out together. The three of them agreed to spend Christmas in our mansion instead of in their house in Staten Island. "Boss, that's too much. She's—." "Really still with the boss? Why do you keep forgetting we're partners with the flower shops now?" "I'm just used to calling you, boss. Feels weird to suddenly call you Ivy." "Rosie." "I thought only Gareth could call you that." "What? No. Only the people closest to me can." "Aww I love you, Rosie." Hailey said, hugging me tightly. “Thanks for spoiling that little critter of ours.” “Of course. I’m her fairy godmother, remember?” I said and we chuckled. "Besides you guys are my only family now that mom's so busy with her boy toys in Millan." I said and we chuckled. “Did she ever tell you what she and your dad fought about?” “Nope. Sh
Ricardo Sanguin’s POV Live in twenty minutes, boss. After I read the text, I tossed my phone on the other side of the bed and held her in my arms as she slept peacefully. My beautiful Rosie. She had her head on my chest and I caressed her hair. Ivyrose moved in her sleep, got off my chest, and laid on her back. It was already seven in the morning and I knew she was waking up, so I started playing with her nipples through her silk pajamas until they hardened and she moaned. “Mmmm. That’s always the best way to wake up.” “Really? Close your eyes again. I wanna try something else.” “Okay.” she giggled and closed her eyes when I kissed her cheeks. “That’s great too.” “How about this one?” I said as I pulled down her silky pants and panties, parted her legs and started licking her folds going to her clit. “So if I keep my eyes closed you’ll think I’m still asleep and you’ll continue that to wake me up, right?”“Right.” I chuckled and continued to pleasure her while my hand wen
Ricardo Sanguin’s POV "Ricardo! No! But why?" Rex squinted, adjusting to the light. "You've had your ass kicked for a month and that's all you have to say to me?" I chuckled. I looked at the mighty Rex Foxworth and felt tingles of happiness all over my body. He looked like a homeless man in a dirty torn tux who’s been mugged at least a hundred times. His fingernails and toenails were all gone, pulled out by Seb while I watched him scream and asked what he did to deserve it. The buttons of his inner dirty white shirt were open and his chest had cauterized wounds of different sizes and shapes. "What do you want, Ricardo? The company? Don't hurt Ivy. I'll give you the company. I'll give you everything you want." "Everything I want? But don't you see, Rex? I do have everything I want. Ivyrose is the CEO of your company and you are here as my prisoner, but the cherry on top— that woman whom you said could never be mine, she is my wife now. Here watch this. We fucked right on your