“Come on, we should have lunch outside before playing the rides,” he said; he gave me a peck on the corner of my lips and pulled me to follow him. I was like a robot when his charm drowned me. I was under his arm as we walked through the lobby of Century, one of my hands in the back pocket of his jeans; several people gave Sean polite smiles; almost every woman we met looked at him hungry, but he didn’t seem to care.Sean pressed a button to open the top of my car’s hood, and the song I Took a Pill in Ibiza accompanied our journey. The vehicle stopped at a red light at the crossroads. Turning to the left, I found a man looking at me with a disgusting, seductive smile. Then the man threw a kiss goodbye at me. I turned my gaze to Sean; apparently, he saw the man. My eyes widened when he kissed me hard on my lips. I was slightly affected by his kiss, and then Sean gave his middle finger to the man after he kissed me; seconds later, the traffic light turned green, and we sped away. I laug
I help Sean get dressed. I don’t want him to sound too formal. It’s just a birthday party, wearing black jeans, a linen shirt, then a dark blue body-fit suit; he chooses to wear my favorite Hermes belt; it looks like whatever he wears will still be handsome, even when not wearing anything. He looks very seductive. Sean returned to his wall in the closet and took something. After that, it was back in front of me.“You’re missing something,” he said; in his hand was a bright blue box at the top of the lid that told Stuart Weitzman, and I knew this was another expensive item. I opened the box cover, glaring at a pair of beautiful white stilettos studded with jewels on the surface of the small straps inside the box.He then took the expensive thing out of the box, told me to sit on the dresser chair, and helped me put it on. He smiled at my feet, wearing the thing, then looked at me.“You’re ready now,” he assured, then took the shoes he would wear in his wall closet and put them on, after
Music was playing from a loudspeaker that was big enough and hooked up by someone's iPod; I don't know who it might be, Rani or Caroline, Westlife's More Than Words sounded. My father and mother-in-law seemed to be dancing. I smiled at the couple, who were no longer young, but I could feel the love radiating from both of them. Rani dances with Sean. They are having a serious conversation. I want to know; my Inner Goddess looks at me with a rebuking look, my senses stomping their feet in disapproval; my curious mode is here. Benjamin dispelled my gaze and looked at Sean and Rani, his sweet smile distracting me. I smiled back."Dance with me, Ana." He held out his hand, and I had a moment of deja vu; we used to practice the choreography together. I accepted his outstretched hand, and he led me slightly to the center of the room, joining the other dancing couples. We talked about the funniest things we had together during choreography practice with other dancers. I laughed when Benjamin
I inhaled the aroma I liked; we were silent for a while.“I saw the dancer steal the opportunity when Rani and I were dancing.”I know where this is going. We’re going to talk about Benjamin again.“You danced with Rani, I didn’t have any dance buddies and Benjamin asked me.”“I won’t let that happen again.”I rolled my eyes, hearing his possessive attitude; how long would he be jealous of all the men approaching me??! After all, Benjamin would never get the chance.“When are you going to stop acting like this??”“I know what he wants Ariana, he still wants you even though you’re mine.”Our conversation stopped when the car pulled up in the basement; Sam opened the door where Sean sat, and I came out after him. No one spoke in the elevator until we entered the room; Sean took off his coat. Does that mean I won’t meet Benjamin??“Does that mean I’m not allowed to meet Benjamin?” I want to make sure. I looked at Sean, who was unbuttoning his linen shirt. His movements stopped when he wa
I was surprised when someone opened the door to my office violently; I recognized Sean when the man said my name."Damn! Ana, what happened?? Where is Atika?? Did she hurt you??"I didn't answer all these questions. I just cried; when Sean was about to hug me, I kept away from him."Just go! I need to be alone," I shooed away without seeing his face. I wiped the tears on my face roughly; why is he here??"I'm worried about you," he answered my thoughts. I didn't move where I was. We were silent for a while. My mind is messed up; all of this makes my head feel like it's about to explode."Ana, say something." Sean broke the silence between us. I didn't know what to say. My heart aches, and my mind is complete; my finger touches our wedding ring, my gaze falls on it, and spins it around my finger. Should I give up?? It hurts to think about it when I'm in a state of love and have to choose to let go, NO!! My Inner Goddess snapped with my senses; what was I thinking?? He needs me he loves
I pushed the door that was not closed tightly; he seemed to be sitting in his work chair with a laptop perched. Sean massaged the area between his forehead, and while closing his eyes, he looked frantic. I walked over to him, and he felt my presence; he looked at me and smiled back at me.“Dinner’s ready; I hope you don’t mind eating tom yam,” I tell him. He laughs weakly and then tells me to sit on his lap. I looked at his laptop, which showed an email, I read it, and it was from Atika.“I wonder what that woman wants, why can’t she let you go?”I don’t want to mince words; maybe this is a good time to discuss the woman.“I decided to end my partnership with her, in exchange for the business we have been running together.”I furrowed my brow. Business?? What kind of business??“What kind of business??” I can’t contain my curiosity.“A resort in Bali, at first we managed the place together, but it looks like she needs money, and I think she has been disturbing my life enough for so lo
Caroline called me and complained about my absence from the preparations for her wedding. I apologized, but she sounded forced to forgive me; I laughed at her desperate hope I could meet her on Saturday. I rushed to take a warm bath after listening to the long complaint of the queen, who wanted to know everything. I looked at my face in the mirror, and Ariel's unpleasant smile flashed through my mind. I should heed Sean's warning about the guy, put the thought of Ariel out of my mind, and then get out of the bathroom. Sean had been locked in his study for a long time. I rushed to him but stopped before his workspace door when he heard someone calling. My surveillance instincts took over."What?? ...Listen to me carefully, if he ever bothers my wife I will fire you all! Keep an eye on that man and don't let him come near Ariana, if he misbehaves, I will teach him a lesson myself."Can he do that on Orchid HSM?? I was taken aback, so I worked up the courage to knock after ensuring he wa
I was stunned and slapped again because I forgot that was true. A few days ago, the chief of police who investigated our case said that the incident was not accidental. I bit my lower lip because of the guilt that overcame me. I looked at Sean with a look trying to understand, and he caressed my cheek using the back of his fingers. I took his fingers that were caressing me, kissing his palm, then pressing it against my cheek. I leaned on his hand.“I’ll try not to worry you,” I said earnestly, and I saw relief in his golden nets; then he took his hand and lay on my lap. I stroked his hair and played with my fingers. His eyes closed, enjoying my touch on his head, which turned to wringing, and he pulled his hair gently, massaging it in slow motions.“Sunday is Caroline’s wedding, you haven’t forgotten, have you?!”“Of course not, Rani and mom repeatedly remind me via what’s up messages, I don’t know what’s wrong with women and celebrations, they are like deptcollectors when they are pr
Five years Later. Enjoy the view that is currently visible in our backyard. Sean is enjoying his role as a father to our son, Danish, who is five years old; they are playing with their potato gun. Sean taught our son many things, and it’s no wonder that Danish could accept everything his father taught him, even though he could improvise well. I smiled through the kitchen window as I watched Sean act out a shot from Danish, dramatic and ridiculous. He dropped his body on the grass garden while placing one hand on the part of his heart because the bullet hit it. Danish approached Sean and then dropped his tiny body onto the man’s body. Sean hugged him, and they laughed together; my smile grew wider, seeing the behavior of the two of them.“Mrs Valentino, lunch is ready.” Mrs. Liam interrupts my time enjoying the good stuff. I approached them and invited them to lunch from the kitchen to the backyard. Danish ran towards me as I came to the father and son; I lowered myself so that I was
I smiled as I closed my eyes; it seemed like he wanted to tell me something tonight. My Inner Goddess pulled her fur blanket up to her neck, ready to listen to a bedtime story from Sean Valentino.“Really?? I feel so married to a man who has everything like you; all men dream of being in your position. You are exceptional in the eyes of the world and mine.” My sleepiness was fighting with my consciousness; Sean inhaled the scent of my hair and buried his nose in mine, one of his arms wrapped around me like a vine.“Only my current life that many people want, before this, I was just an outcast with nothing, I didn’t even have the courage to approach you when we were children, and until now I will not be able to experience this happy life. If it weren’t for you wanting to marry me.”My life before meeting him was very different; it never crossed my mind to marry a man like Sean. My criteria are only about my life. I smiled as I thanked myself for this beautiful life.“I still want to kn
Shaking hands with Sean, Detective Charlie sat on the sofa across from us. He has a firm face; I’m sure people must respect him because his attitude currently looks formal and doesn’t seem very friendly. Perhaps people who work like him must behave in front of clients like today so that people provide correct information.“All the evidence submitted by your personal assistant has been investigated by us and we are connecting it with the existing case, we are very pleased with you providing accurate evidence, Mr Valentino.”“Then, what made the detective come here??”I glanced at Sean, who seemed to have an intimidating face on him. Detective Charlie cleared his throat, trying not to be affected by the stern look on Sean’s face, but it seemed my black and white knight was very good at this. My Inner Goddess looked tensed on her red sofa like I was.“The perpetrator said that your wife ... I mean Mrs Valentino, had contact with the perpetrator while still a professional.” Detective Char
My mother-in-law approached me, half running; Rani and my father-in-law were behind her. I got up from my seat and immediately hugged Mama Ramia. She started crying. She ended her hug and checked my condition, her eyes wet with tears.“How are you?? Are you hurt?? How is the baby?? Is he safe??”Panic and fear were so evident in her questions that I replied I was okay, and he was a little relieved by that. My father-in-law also hugged me; after that Rani, she sobbed on my shoulder.“He’ll be fine.” I tried to sound okay in responding to the current situation. Still, unfortunately, I failed to look strong in Rani’s eyes, just the opposite. We sat on the bench I had sat on a moment ago, my brain replaying our memories together this morning in the kitchen. I can still clearly remember everything we went through so far: all those laughs, his seductive gaze, his smile that could make women in this world melt, and all his ego and attitude that turned my world upside down. All those exciting
It was Sean’s voice. I was too late to escape; Ariel immediately locked my neck using his arm.“If you make a sound, this gun will expel your fetus in a lifeless state.” He put the muzzle of his gun behind my stomach. Sean appeared along with Sam and Jared; his gaze turned threatening; he just looked at me for a split second, then looked back at Ariel.“One step means one shot,” Ariel said; my body was trapped in an ice block. Sean ordered Jared to bring Joana’s body immediately; the man lifted Joana and left this tense situation. While Sam checked Zafrina’s condition and then carried the woman’s body away from this place, there were only three of us now.“You have to pay for what you did to my father.”“My business with your father is finished, besides he can’t pay his debt to me, isn’t it all because of you? I know what you’re doing, Ariel.”Calm and seemingly in control, though I could see the fear in his eyes clouded by his vigilance. Ariel laughed; that sounded mocking. This man
“Everything is alright?” the girl asked as she entered my workspace. “Please tell Carlos, I need some hot chocolate milk before I go to a meeting, I haven’t had breakfast yet.”Joana swiftly left, regretful for wasting my time this morning with that silly thing with Sean overtaking me, but I enjoyed it. I smiled again. Carlos came with a glass of warm chocolate milk; he smiled kindly at me before leaving my room. I dropped my ass into a soft leather chair, drank my chocolate milk up to half a glass, and left my room to attend a meeting. Joana and I got out of the elevator. When we got to the floor of the meeting room, a man who was the janitor of this building was cleaning the floor using a vacuum cleaner; at first glance, I seemed to recognize the man. Joana turned my attention to the topic of today’s meeting; when I entered the meeting room, all the financial staff of this foundation were already present. I immediately started the meeting, which I had postponed due to my lateness.
“Ana... honey.”I felt someone shake my body. I opened my eyes and stared greedily at Sean’s face, which was only inches from mine.“Oh, Sean, I-I....”The cry came out, along with the fear that overtook me at this moment. Sean calmed me down by kissing my forehead.“Relax, I’m here with you, you’re safe.”I tried to stop the crying and calm myself from the damn nightmare. Ariel is a threat that cannot be underestimated; Sean wipes the tears on my face.“What’s the time now??” I distract myself from the bad feeling after the nightmare.“Five in the afternoon, you slept for about two hours.”Sean got up from his current position on top of me.“I’ll get some water,” he said before leaving. I just nodded. Leaning on the headboard with the pillow behind me, I remembered the nightmare I had a moment ago. It was just a dream; maybe I was too worried about its existence. However, I can’t deny that the man is a threat that could turn into a horrible thing at any moment. I closed my eyes and e
I reassured him by nodding, his lips finding mine, kissing me passionately, and then we were carried away by the kiss. My hands are behind his head, stroking his hair while he presses the nape of my neck to deepen our kiss. My desire is shaking because of this kiss. I want this man more than anything; he is only for me and mine. I close my body towards him until I climb on his lap. His fingers nimbly unbutton my blazer one by one, then unbutton my satin shirt. Our kiss broke when my bra still covered both of my breasts. His face immediately buried between my breasts, inhaling my scent greedily.I held back my moans as his tongue brushed against the mound of my breasts, biting my lip to keep my cries from escaping and embarrassing me because Sam could have heard me. He also unhooked the bra that was in front. Passion stabbed deep into my core at the groin as the top of my breast was in his mouth, and one hand squeezed my other breast.Unlucky! I’ll reach my peak in a minute, his free h
I just finished a meeting with the business people who took part in running this foundation. I was surprised by the presence of someone. Phillip was here and became one of the team of experts for this foundation. Shaking my hand, he smiled at me, a smile that never changed, and that smile that made me fall in love with him and feel unrequited love.“How are you??” he asked, looking at me with his charming smile, but Sean’s smile was still more dazzling; my Inner Goddess smiled lopsidedly in response to my words.“I’m good, thank you for everything you do for this foundation,” I said sincerely.“I am happy to be able to work with your husband, he is a very competent and noble-hearted person, this foundation would not exist if not for him.”I agree with that statement; Sean is one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs who is generous and has a foundation that establishes hospitals, schools, orphanages, colleges, and rehabilitation centers for people who have experienced trauma due to being vi