The Truth
Selena’s POV My heart thumps rapidly in my chest when I find out a shocking truth. My boyfriend is a criminal and so is his entire family. Moments ago “I want you to meet my family,Selena. I want to make you my woman and you must know every part of me before we do this, I do not want to hide things from you at all. Do you remember what I said the first time you tried to get close to me, Selena.” I swallow nervously. “Yes. You said bright girls like me don’t deserve a tiny chance at your dark world.” “Now, I want your brightness to light up my world and expel the darkness in me.” The calmness in his eyes did nothing to ease the anxiousness that was threatening to devour me any moment from now. “Just to be clear Selena, it is still a contract marriage. I’m only doing this because my parents are extremely sensitive. We cannot afford to mess anything up, not now.” His eyes search mine for an answer and I do not bother hiding my feelings. “Is it a must that I attend this?” “We will eventually see our families sooner or later and as much as I hate to admit it, you will later come in contact with my family. You might as well just agree to meet them now.” “I will pick you up by five in the evening. There’ll be red carpet and I want you to make me a grand entry. I want them to know that you’re mine and mine alone.” He trails his finger down my back and I have to snap my mouth shut to keep myself from moaning. “Red carpet? Nikolai,what exactly are you up to?” My heart starts hammering in my chest again. Every fibre in my body is fighting hard against this decision. A part of me is so reluctant to go see his family. “You will know me better by tonight, Sel.” He chuckles and lets go of me. “No matter what happens tonight, remember, I love you, see you tonight.” I walk faster home, my mind racing constantly on the thought of the ball. I have nothing appropriate to wear, I live a simple life and and my luxury has never included a ball. I get home and my mind somehow manages to isolate the dress to the event. “Ding.” I nearly throw my phone to the floor when I realize it’s a message from Nikolai. “The things I ordered for you for the ball are outside.” I furrow my eyebrows still lost to the thought of all of this. I walk down with my legs slightly trembling as I open the door. A red box is seated neatly on the floor of my doorstep. I pick up the box and I lock my door. It feels heavy and I open it immediately destroying the box in the process, white earrings that shine bright with a dazzling necklace and a white gown. My mouth hangs open as I unwrap the dress. A knock on the door startles me and I forced to leave the dress. “Hello?” A tall lady stands at the front of my door with a box. Everything about her screams class. “Miss Selena, Mr Nikolai sent me to you to prepare you for the ball.” Slowly, I drift away from the door, wide enough for her to pass. “I almost did not believe the young master when he asked me to come dress a lady. I was expecting to see a man, everyone thinks he is gay! I can see why now,you’ll do.” She stares at me with a scrutinizing gaze. “Sit.” She presses me to the chair with my shoulders. I bite down on my lower lip to stop myself from saying anything I’m not supposed to. We do not say a word to each other until she’s done! “Young Master Nikolai would be more than excited!” She claps her hands in air delighted at her masterpiece. I stare at the mirror in front of me and I am unable to recognize myself. I pay with my fingers as the time draws near. “He’s here. Right on time as expected of him.” I square my shoulders and I brace myself for the worst; my mind stays fix on scenerio of a prison break. I struggle to balance myself in the heels, I get better with each step. I pause in my tracks when I see him. He’s wearing a black button up and black slacks. The clothes hug him in the right places and he opens the button at the neck, wide enough for anyone to see his dragon tattoo. “Mi amor.” My mouth breaks into a smile with his greeting. “You look stunning much more than I expected.” My mind screams danger, my soul wants to leave my body and my body wants to be with him. “Here.” He opens the seat and I get in the back. “Remember Sel, no matter what happens tonight, you remain mine.” He interlaces his fingers with mine. The ride is quiet fast or maybe it’s because I’m dreading this ball or whatever it is with everything in me. “Welcome home young master.” I am dragged back to reality when I see the huge castle and the amount of humans bowing down to him. “This.. Is this? Your home?” My breath fastens and its not what I can control. “No. We’ll get there.” I place my hands on my chest unable to stop my racing heart. “Welcome to my World, Mi Sel.” The gates in front of us roll open by theirselves. “Welcome Young Master.” A man old enough to birth the both of us bows down to him. “Young Master Nikolai? I don’t understand what’s happening.” I stare around in a daze. Then it hits me, the dragon tattoo on his neck, they all have it. Some on their wrist, some on their waist but open for everyone to see it. “Nikolai?” My throat runs dry. The last time I saw a group of people with the same tattoo was when mother and father were brutally murdered right in front of my eyes. “Sel?” I jolt and my hands tightly grip my dress. “You’re a ma-“ The rest of the word hangs in my throat. “I’m a mafia boss Selina.”Nikolai TwinSelena’s POVMy eyes widen in shock and the gruesome murder of father and mother flashes through my brain again.“You never mentioned anything about this while we were dating. You never stated anything of the sort in the contract.” My voice becomes louder slightly and I do not try to hold back.“Watch your tongue Sel. This is definitely not the place.” His jaw hardens and I can tell he’s annoyed. He's looking around too, through his masquerade mask— watching if someone heard me.But I don't care.“Why should I give a fuck about where we are when you lied to me about something so important!” I clench my fists in annoyance.“You came to me for help and I gave it to you in demand for payment. You agreed, you signed the signature yourself. I didn’t hold a trigger to your head when you signed it, did I?” He scans the environment with his eyes and I notice the subtle changes in him.“I signed those documents without a second thought because I knew you or so I thought.”“The dee
Reconciling With The Wrong Man In BedSelena’s POV“I could not hold on anymore, I’m sorry.” I playwith my fingers expecting to hear a reply.“It’s fine.” I squint my eyes in confusion.Nikolai rarely ever accepts to let things be. He dictates things to go his way or no other.Silence looms over us and I decide to drown myself in alcohol and have a temporary escape from this hellish side of the world.I grab the cup on the table careful not to spill it over and still conscious of the looming eyes fixed to my body.“I do not intend to drag a drunk woman up tonight.” He removes my fingers from the cup slightly and downs it in one go.“If you can do that, I can as well.” I take the drink between sips, the contract rules and regulations fresh in my head.“Your parents do not seem to have a very bright impression of me. They prefer Priscilla. Why?” I swallow another sip of the drink ignoring how light headed I am starting to feel.“Don Carlo, Priscilla's father, is strengthening his base.
Selena’s POVChaosThe bright rays of sun hits me, waking me up from my slumber. I stretch my body as I feel sore over. My head is banging me and I assume it’s a hangover giving how much I drank yesternight.I try to recall what happened after my too many drinks but nothing comes to my mind other than me leaving the ball. I know for a certainty this is not home and I’m not at Nikolai’s place as his room is decorated in minimal colors.“Nikolai!” The rest of the memories I have been trying to gather floods my brain. I turn around and he is lying there still asleep but something doesn’t feel right.Nikolai’s tattoo is on the right side of his neck and his eyebrows are slim and neatly trimmed, this man that has the same appearance with my boyfriend has a dash across his thick eyebrows and his tattoo runs down from his neck to his arms.My eyes trail down his body and I realize his whole body is littered with tattoos.“He is not Nikolai!” My heart beats faster in my chest as I struggle to
Kieran’s POVDazedI stay in the room a little longer, the events of the last night reminiscing through my mind again and again. When it boils to having many women, I can’t tell who’s worse, Me or Nikolai.But there’s something about her that just seems different.This lady…I’ve had my fair share of women and I’ve never wanted them for more than a night. That is the only similarity I share with my twin brother, Nikolai.And yet, I want to wake up to her scent every day.I almost tried to sneak away some of her properties but that could pass a wrong message.Plus Nikolai has already introduced her to father and mother. I shake my head and I leave the room. I walk straight to the garden at the back of the house and as expected, they are all there.“Kieran,your mother was already assuming you would not be here given your brother’s abrupt behavior last night.” Father lifts his teacup carefully.“That was a dining celebration and it was basically for familiarization. This is the real deal.
Selena’s POVMeeting Priscilla’s FatherI ignore the numerous languages in Nikolai’s eyes. I want nothing more than to leave this place. Just seeing Kieran sitting comfortably brings back a lot of the memories from yesterday’s night. I struggle to accept myself around Nikolai.“How did he get to find out all of those things Selena?” He gazes leisurely at his family. I straighten my spine and I refuse to take any pose that will give away extra information.“How do you expect me to know? I thought you told him all of these things. Is he not your brother?” I retort immediately. I pout forming an angry face like I would if I was originally upset.“We will talk about this later. Let’s focus on the main thing at hand. Father and mother would go ahead to say to a lot of nasty things to you, they are only trying to see just how much you can take. Try your best not to let any of their words get to you.” He takes an inch closer to me.“I think I already made a note to myself about this.” I igno
Selena’s POVKieran’s True NatureI shiver in my seat, I clutch my stomach tightly trying my best not to throw up.“Kieran.” Nikolai turns to look at Kieran, the both of them calm.“Yes?” He stands up from the table and walks to Don Carlo’s body.“Leave him.” He places the tip of the gun at the back of Priscilla’s head.“Just kill me you bastard!” Snot is running down her nose. It is almost impossible to believe that this is the same Priscilla I met yesterday.“Hmm, I don’t punish ladies I’ve not tasted.” He smirks and looks at me. My trembling body does nothing to ease the guilt.“But I do have a way to punish you.” He grabs her by her hair with so much force, my scalp winces in pain for her.“Bang! Bang!” He fires two more shots to Don Carlo, one to his neck and the other to his head.“There. Do you now understand why I’ve played this game undefeated for so long?” He trails the gun up and down her neck.You’re a monster.” Tears are flowing freely from her eyes and despite his tight
Selena’s POVDiscovers She’s Pregnant“Mother and father keep asking about you. They’ve opened up to you Sel. They want to build you into the woman worthy of staying by my side.” His eyes sparkle with excitement.“I will not be going to your family to see them for a very long time. It’s been weeks and I have still lot recovered from the gruesome memories. For the first time in my life, I saw somebody’s life slip out of them right in front of my eyes and only then did you mother and father accept me! I am not ready for such a bloody lifestyle Nikolai. It’s best if we remain the way we are.”“To say nothing but the truth,I’ve been considering this contract marriage and I am not sure I’m the woman compatible with you. They were right after all.” I air everything on my chest ignoring the most important reason why this cannot work.I refuse to let him know that I still hold myself accountable over that horrible night.“Selena,you signed a contract. The contract would only be terminated if
Selena’s POV Discovery My head throbs me with a banging headache. One I cannot ignore, but I choose to. The only thing I have on my mind is how I am going to present this to Nikolai. Should I proceed to tell him first that I am heavy with child and then let him know I do not know who the father is? I breathe deeply and I decide to see him after work. Usually, I’d walk briskly to my working place as it’s a trekkable distance. But now, I can’t walk so fast anymore. I’m forced to take a cab. I wave down a taxi. “Burgsway.” I hop into the taxi immediately. “What’s going on?” Newscasters are hanging all around my workplace. I pay the driver and I get down. I walk as fast as my legs can carry me and I run up to my office. “What exactly is going on?” I scan the workers trying to gauge the severity of the situation from their facial expression, all I see is sympathy and pity. “Selena.” I jolt when I hear my boss’s voice. His direct orders have never been a pleasant one
Kieran's POV "Give the answer to his questions." I crack my knuckles as I try hard to control the dexterity of my thoughts. I constantly remind myself of Selena behind me. It's the only reason why I've been able to get a hold of my temper and not crush one of their necks to teach the other a lesson. "The boss gave an instruction." I play with my knuckles because I know fully well that if I were to open my mouth to say anything to them, I would most likely bark my orders. "Ye, y-, yes sir.""If you were a little more restrained, you would not have carried out certain actions without thinking and gaining approval.""And you both know and understand the code of conduct of this organization, do you not?" I ask them as calmly as I can. "Yes sir." One of them gulps down spit. "Start talking or I will take you directly to the members of the Creeks themselves. That would appease them beyond the girl they now have." "No, Young Master Kieran, we're talking.""Commander George, sir, we
Kieran’s POVTraining SelenaMy hands fidget as I turn the doorknob. I know better than anyone housed in these walls what and who is behind these doors.“Young Master Kieran.”“Welcome, Ma’am.”I pause to watch her behavior. There’s a childish smile on her face. I don’t need her to have that.I call her to order immediately.“My brain is on a standstill. I’ll count it as a mistake this time.”I want to go soft on her, tell her to say it again gently, but I can’t. I can’t afford to show my weakness; I can’t afford to let people know that I have a soft spot for her, so I remain standing, waiting for her to figure out the right thing to say all by herself.“Isn’t it high time you all do what you are supposed to?” Her eyes trail the gun in my pocket.I have to tighten my jaw to stop myself from smiling.“Here. You’ll get yours soon in no time.” I hand her the gun.“You're still staring at me?” She cocks the gun and rotates it.“Good day, ma’am.” They immediately greet her after everything
Selena’s POVMeeting Kieran’s UnderDogs“Young Master Kieran, it was not a—”“Bang!” Kieran fires a shot straight to his head.My heart drops to my stomach, but I keep a neutral gaze. To an extent, I understand the kind of individuals here; my parents were once part of the mafia, after all.And these people, they detest weakness with everything in their veins. I can’t afford to show fear or shock or turn and walk away.That would be a blatant disgrace to Kieran and the rest of them, so I stay and act all calm.He stares at me from the corner of his eye. I know he knows I’m not okay, but this is not the place where we will address it, if he even decides to address it.“Clean this mess up.” He points to the floor with his gun.The blood keeps streaming down the man’s face; with his eyes aghast, it is a terrible sight.I feel snot run up my throat, and I swallow it back immediately.“Let’s go.” He tucks the gun back into his pocket and leaves.Matilda and George follow him immediately, a
Kieran’s POVConversing With The CreeksI shoot my personal assistant a dead stare. I sincerely do not want to involve Selena in this; I know just how emotional she can get. And I know for a fact this is one of the days when she will eventually overthink things beyond what they seem.“What did they say on the call?” she asks immediately.The shock is evident on his face. He turns to see Matilda already scowling at him.“I’m sorry, Young Master Kieran. I failed to observe before speaking.”“Right now, we are being opposed by the creeks. A mistake like this can cost you your life; you know that, right?”“Yes, sir, I am fully aware of the consequences of my actions. I promise that this will be the last time, and I will never repeat this mistake.” He bows his head a little.“That was the exact thing you promised the last time, George. If you do it unconsciously one more time, I will have to retrieve your position. Inasmuch as you are one of my most loyal aides, I can’t have someone who fo
Selena’s POV Meeting Miriam Again Yapping? Does this seem like one of your tragedies comedy shows? That’s a life over there. Not any life it’s Miriam’s! For God’s sake,Kieran,you can’t make such stupid decisions like this entirely on your own.” “I’m sorry, who exactly should I make this kind of decisions with? You? Just take a good look at your self Selena,you’re a mess.” “And I already told you my people are going to bring her here. Stop making so much fuss about it.” My anger knows no bound as I stare at him. I think o different ways to leave this place, to leave his life and ust end all of it. “Whatever it is you are thinking,bear in mind it’s not going to be a progress. You already tried to do that before,trying to do that again would be you handling your precious life to my foes.” “You know better than anyone just how unconcerned I can be.” His jaw tightens. “But you’re going to be concerned if Junior is entangled.” “You will not dare to do such a thing. The day
Kieran’s POVIssues“Kieran, I know you have issues with the both of them but you went far, don’t you think so?” She tries to pull her hands out of my grips.I tighten my hands even harder.“I do not remember asking you to measure the length of my actions, did I?” I let her go.“No.”I trail her eyes to see her palm red and swollen.“You need an ice pack.” I walk to the kitchen fully aware she is right behind me.I should apologize, I know I should, I just can’t get myself to.“Here.” I pull out the ice pack from the refrigerator and I give it to her.“Thank you.” She takes the ice pack from me and places it on her swollen palm.“Young Master Kieran?” Matilda calls me.“Matilda please.” I plead with her. I already know what she wants to say to me.“Young Master, it’s-“ She tries to push the topic.“Save it Matilda. I’m not willing to hear it. At. All.” I take it one at a time just so she understands how unwilling I am.“Kieran, it has nothing to do with your parents!”“Well entirely.”
Selena’s POVMeeting The Petrovs AgainI still in my movements when I hear those two words. I have always considered this moment and pretended it was never going to happen.“Are they? In your house? Here?”The unsettling frown on his face is a direct yes to my question.“Kieran,I’m not ready to face them. Not yet, not now.” My hands vibrate.“Who you are ready to face Selena is currently none of my business. Come with me.” He takes me by my wrist.The sudden change in character to a certain extent does not surprise me. I knew he was going to change anyways.“Young Master Kieran, Master and Madam are at the gate. They came to see you.”I can tell Matilda is experiencing a bunch of emotions. She seems excited when she speaks about his parents and her face tightens when she stares at Kieran.“I’ll see them off.” He continues dragging me.“Young Master Kieran?”“Yes? Is there anything wrong? This is the house I single-handedly erected from scratch, should they proceed to seize any of the
Public ReviewsKieran’s POVI watch her walk Junior upstairs with a calm mind and a light smile on my face. For ages, I have not been at peace with myself and nobody,not even my lost loyal fans took note of it or decided to opt to help me with a peaceful environment.Now Selena, she is the only person apart from Matilda that will never ageee to condone my excesses simply because I’m Kieran. I am satisfied knowing I have such a person in my life.“Young Master Kieran?”Surprisingly, I turn to meet Matilda all antsy and excited.“Why do you seem excited and where is Junior?”“I put him to bed young master.”“What’s with your attitude? You’re acting like a child that just found his missing candy.” I go ahead to stay reading the contents of the phone.“Well, I am not necessarily the one that found the candy though but still it makes me excited.” She bows her head to the ground with a smile.“Funny, who found the candy then?”“Kieran. You’re smiling and not the fake one you have always had
Selena’s POVCrisis“Mr Kieran, the total bill.” She hands the total bill to Kieran. I can see the total at the ending of the paper. My heart bleeds.Something makes me feel like Kieran would prefer if I just dropped some few things.“I feel like selecting some clothes. Since I’m not going to be wearing all of them, I don’t necessarily think all of it is okay.”“Selena, I already told you, this is nothing to me. If you want me to get you the whole store, certainly, I will. You just relax and stop bothering over it.” He smiles.I do not fail to notice the negative stares majority of the attendants pass to me. I shrug it off because I am not willing to be entangled in another mess with Kieran.“Here.” He hands over his card to the attendant.“Thank you sir.” She swipes the card at the machine in front of us. My eyes go over the bill and my heart bleeds.“We may leave Selena.” He takes one of the bags from me and walks outside.I follow him immediately.“We will not be going to Junior’s