THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY Santos poured himself another shot of vodka and swallowed it all down in one huge gulp.He couldn't believe it because there was no way it was possible although he clearly remembered not using protection.That was his first slip up and it only came back to hit him right in the face.He silently cursed his stupid libido.How can Kim affect him in such a way?Santos closed his eyes when he remembered that night, how he woke up alone at dawn and she wasn't there. She was gone!She fucking left in the middle of the night after she used him and just like some toy, throw him away when she was done.‘What are you saying?’ He poured another shot.Of course he felt something. He couldn't explain or tell exactly what it was when he realized she was gone without a word but it made him feel uncomfortable and weird in a way.He was usually the one that leaves in the middle of the night or at dawn, so when he realised she did exactly what he was supposed to be the one to do, i
DENYING HER BABY DADDY Estaban sighed, looking at his little brother.“Before we think of anything, I just want you to be mentally prepared. Sii forte. You know how it is back there, this is a whole different and new stage and trust me when I saw it won't be easy.”Santos nodded.“Mother needs to find out first and you have a perfect opportunity to tell her the truth when she arrives next week.” Estaban added.Santos suddenly got up. “What? Mother is coming here? Why!?”“You refused to go back to Greece, Santos. She's worried.” Estaban replied.“More like she wants to control my life.” Santos scoffed. “I can't believe she is coming here.”“Focus, Santos. Essere un uomo. When did you find out about the this?” He pointed at the envelope.“Three days ago.”“Did you talk about it?”“No, she doesn't know I already found out.” Santos replied and Estaban waited with a frown. “I found the envelope, hoping to return it but I decided to open it last night.”“How did you get the envelope?”“I…I
SCOOTER CHASE “Miss Kimberly?" The receptionist smiled at her when she walked into the huge lounge. “Yes." She walked up to him with a smile. She couldn't believe her dream was about to come true. If she gets a huge investment, she can start the foundation immediately and more investors would like to join after seeing the progress. “I have an appointment." She smiled. She decided to choose what to wear instead so she dressed up in a simple black jumpsuit and her wedge sandals. “Yes. I will have someone escort you in." He replied and placed the telephone on his ear. She wanted to use public transportation but changed her mind and came with her scooter instead. Just in case she needed to go elsewhere. A suited man approached her shortly. “Shall we?" “Thank you." She said to the receptionist and followed the man. He took her to a very huge office that was empty. Where is her investor? “Please sit. He will be with you shortly." The man said and gestured she go in. Kim sl
CHEAP CONFRONTATION“Why?” His cold voice asked.Kimberlee slowly dropped her purse. “Why are we here? Why did you bring me here!?” She asked, feeling her anger build up.“You still wanna play dumb?” He scoffed. “You know exactly what you have to tell me.”“Well you see, the problem is, I don't have anything to tell you.” She sternly said. “I don't see the point of all these when I already made it clear that I don't wanna have anything to do with you again.”“When you're done blabbing, do tell me if you're pregnant or not.” He simply said, picking up the bottle instead.“Are you carrying my baby or not!?” He snapped.Kimberlee froze.He knew. Her heart literally stopped beating for some seconds and when it resumed, it felt distant and hot.She took a step back.He found the envelope. He did and she knew he already knew.But then, why was he acting so offended? She owes him nothing.Kimberlee breathed and quickly masked the shock on her face after she swallowed hard. “And who said it'
A DRIVE AND A DICK“Are you really gonna stick to that decision? Santos is willingly to take responsibility." Pamela said with a little frown. Kimberlee sighed as she looked from her two friends. “He isn't capable. It goes beyond having a fat bank account, girls. Santos isn't father material." “I personally think that's too judgy on your path." Zita replied. “And that makes it not fair. You don't even know the guy.”" I don't need to know him, I can tell from his personality.” Kim replied. " With his lifestyle, you can clearly tell he never planned to have a family so why would I trust such a man with my child?”“Technically, it's his child too." Zita replied.“And you can't conclude on that alone." Pamela added.“Which side are you on?" Kimberlee said frustratingly." Just because he never planned on having kids or building a family doesn't mean he can't be ready.” Zita calmly said to her." So you're basically saying he was forced into fatherhood?” Kim asked." Aren't you too?” Pa
PAINFUL PROPOSAL Santos dropped the bottle and sat at the edge of the table as Kimberlee waited for him to make his point.He could see the confusion in her eyes but with was laced with an angry patience." I have a lot of options, Kim.” He continued. " I can take him away from you after birth,”Kim slowly turned pale as the blood in her veins froze. “I will never let you do such!" She was deeply shocked he could say that to her.The smile on his face showed a completely different side of him. “What will you do? Take me to court? Fight for custody?” He chuckled. “I can bribe the whole fucking court.”Kimberlee slowly stood up. Her heart skipping and beating fast at the same time. " W.. what?” She asked in horror." I've told you already. You do not get to decide.” He walked to a drawer and brought out a pack of cigarette. " Everything will go my way.” Kimberlee watched him lit the cigarette and deeply draw in some smoke. Words failed her because how could he do such a thing to a fel
FIRED FOR FIGHTINGSantos paced around in his office."She's here.” Estaban walked in. " Mother just arrived and she seeks audience with you.”Santos looked at his elder brother skeptically. "She's gonna kill me. She won't let this go easily." “What you should be more worried about is Kimberlee. She still hasn't arrived." Estaban worriedly said. “Mother hates tardiness." “She'll definitely come. We just need to make an excuse for her." Santos fixed his tie.“Don't worry. You look perfect, mother's attention won't be on you today, trust me." Estaban laughed.“Now isn't the time for jokes, Es. You know I'm in a deep mess and she won't take it lightly." Santos and his brother walked out.They hesitantly walked into a conference office after getting out of the elevator.They looked at each other when they opened the huge double doors and an elderly woman dressed in expensive golden satin sat on the head chair.“Hello, mother." Estaban bowed to her and took her left hand into his to kiss
BOLD BUT NOT BLONDE Kimberlee sadly put her papers back in her bag after walking out of a restaurant.She'd been to six different interviews today and all rejected her without a good reason.And now, she doesn't even want to try out the remaining two because she knew the outcome would still be the same.Weldone Santos, weldone.The sun hit her face and harshly settled on her skin.She looked around and spotted an ice cream cart on the other side of the street.Nothing better than her favourite flavour on a sunny day.“Sir, caramel, please.” She said to the man and brought out some dollar notes from her bag. “Sorry, make that two.”He shortly gave her two cones of ice cream.Kimberlee held them in each hand, licking from both as she walked on the sidewalk.Santos has totally ruined her life.What kind of influence does he have to be able to control people to this extent?She heard a horn and looked towards the road but it was Santos's car. The driver's window slowly rolled down.“Hey
HEELS, HELP AND HOPES “You're late.” Santos said the moment she closed the door behind her.Kim jumped in fright with a gasp. “What is wrong with you!?” She glared at him but probably didn't notice because of how dim the room room and also, she was standing at a distance to him. “What are you doing here?” Her legs started moving towards him.“Waiting for you.” He looked at her, slowly making her way to him.“It's inappropriate that you're sitting on my bed. No, scratch that. It's totally not cool that you came in here without my permission.”“There was no one to give me one when I came, plus I didn't intend on asking for any permission.” He smiled a little when she stopped in front of him.“This should never happen again.” She said. “And the balls of you to make yourself so comfortable in my room.”“I'm interested to know what will happen after we get married. You do know that you'll have to move in with me, right?” His smile widened.Kim walked away from him to the closet. “Well bef
OLD HABITS DIE HARDKimberlee tugged in her sleeping children and pulled the duvet over them with a smile.“Do you even know the crazy thing?” Kim turned to her friends who were stuffing themselves with ice cream.“Huh?” Pamela looked up at her.“This is so delicious.” Zita said with a mouth full of strawberries. “Do I get to eat this everyday?”“I don't know.” Kim sat in front of them. “Kim, you have to make them treat us like this every single day.” Pamela moved closer to her with the bucket of ice cream in-between her legs.“I'm pretty sure you will be well fed and you'll have too much of everything, trust me.” Kim smiled at her.“Is it just me or do you look thinner? Are you sure you eat enough?” Zita worriedly asked. “Well, I can't remember when last I had a really good meal. I'm not allowed to eat too much because I can't afford to be ‘overweight’ as a princess to be and the future queen.”“Don't tell me these people are starving you because they want you slender.” Pamela frow
NOT THE CROWN, JUST THE MAN He couldn't just be straight forward and tell her what exactly the surprise was. Kim prayed it had nothing to do with the queen or his dearly betrothed, Stefania. So what on earth would he surprise her with? Kimberlee stopped midway down the stairs when she spotted her kids and sisters in the enormous living room. “Zee! Pam!” She almost missed a step but still kept her focus on them as tears welled up in her eyes. Pamela and Zita's attention snapped towards her and they immediately flew into her arms. “Kim!” They both sadly chorused. They slowly released her to wipe their teary faces. Pedro ran to hug her legs. “Mama.” “Oh my sweet baby.” Kim picked him up. “I've missed you so much.” She placed kisses on his face. Santos leaned against a pillar in the fifth floor to watch the reunion. Kimberlee walked to the rest of her children who were seated on the couches and knelt in front of them. “You guys won't give me a hug?” She sadly asked. Margaret
DIFFERENT AND DIFFICULT DREAMS Kimberlee wore the heels but couldn't get up.“C’mon doll, you can do it.” Kiki encouraged and she tried one more time but couldn't.“I don't think this is for me, these heels are too high.” Kim sadly sighed but Ana walked to her.“Don’t be deceived honey, heels are meant to be possessed, they are not made for you. So make it yours.” Kiki swayed his hips with the snap of his fingers.“Maybe you need a little boost.” Ana offered her a hand and pulled her to her feet.“How do you even walk in those so easily, Ana?” Kim frowned.“Took years of practice. I think you're a fast learner, don't worry.” Ana said to her.Kim wobbled a little but slowly gained her balance. “I don't think I'll ever get used to this.”“There you go.” Kiki stood next to her. “Just follow my lead, do what I do.”Ana stood on the other side while Kiki started some few movements.Kim almost tripped and fall but Ana caught her just in time. “Nah, I'm not doing this.” She shook her head.
PICTURE PERFECT PRINCESSKimberlee tossed around in the bed, hearing some noise in her sleep.When she finally decided to open her eyes, Rhoda and some strangers were busy in the room. Some were writing things down while other kept inspecting the room.“What the hell is happening?” She quickly sat up.“Good morning, my lady.” Rhoda walked to the bed and bowed. She had a big book in her hands.“What are you doing in my room? And who are those people moving around without permission?” Kim angrily asked. “What are they doing?”She thought no one could enter her room without her permission.“My apologies.” Rhoda kept her head bowed. “But I received strict orders from the queen.” She held up the book for Kim. “This is your training schedule.”“What is that?” Kim took the book and opened it. After a short while, she looked up at Rhoda. “I have to learn all of these before the wedding? This is too much and the wedding is just in a few weeks.” She frowned.“The queen said to ensure you learn
HORNY WITH A HINT OF RUM Kimberlee snapped herself out of it and quickly pushed him away.He was wearing suit trousers and a black long sleeve but the suit jacket was abandoned on the bed.“What are you doing here?”She looked around the room. “We need to talk.”“Who let you in, huh?” He ruffled his hair. “Seb? Or Ana?”“That's not important.” She turned to him. “So this is where you come to hide from the world and your problems? And I assume I'm part of the problem?” She questioned.“This is where I escape the world. This is my happy place. But here you are, when I'm trying to escape you!” He replied.“I believe this room was here long before you walked into my life.” Kim felt herself loosing her patience gradually.“Well consider yourself added to the list.” He gave her a tight reply.Kim looked at him with an angry chuckle. “Are you kidding me right now?”Santos sat on the bed. “What do you want?” He gulped from the bottle in his hand.“You're too drunk to talk.” “I'm not drunk.”
SEDUCED IN A SECRET ROOMKimberlee stood at a distance from Santos's room. She was having second thoughts but she knew she can't change her mind.She has to confront him.“Kimberlee.” Estaban called from behind.She turned towards the source of the voice. “Hey.”“What are you doing here?” He looked around and his eyes stopped on his brother's bedroom door.“I need to talk to Santos.” She replied.“Mother won't like it if she sees you here.” He warned. “Santos isn't around.”“I have questions and only Santos can answer them. I need answers.” Kim looked at him. “I met Stefania.”“Oh.” Estaban gave her an apologetic look. “I'm really sorry, it wasn't in my place to tell you even if I wanted to. Mother said she'll take care of it and there won't be any need. I'm really sorry.”He looked so regretful and she started to feel bad for telling him about it. He might think she indirectly accused him but that wasn't the case at all.“It's fine.” Kim smiled a little, placing her palm on his arm.
BETROTHED AND BETRAYED “Don't touch me!" Stefania disgustingly pushed Kim's hand away. “You filthy.." “I wouldn't complete that sentence if I were you." Kimberlee warningly stood up to her.Stefania looked over to Ana and back at Kim. “I don't engage with commoners. So will warn you to keep your hands to yourself." " I might be a commoner but I'm pretty sure I'm not as horrible as you.” Kim started. " All you have is a pretty face and a crown, but on the inside, you are nothing but a filthy monster yourself.”" Did you just call me filthy?” Stefania chuckled." I'm pretty sure you're familiar with that word. No amount of make up will cover up the kind of person you are.” Kim added. " I can see right through you." She looked at her shoes. “Heels to show off your pride, what exactly have you achieved in life? The Make up is to cover your ugly attitude, but that's useless now because you've clearly showed the kind of person you are and no concealer can ever hide that. The pearls aroun
BLOODY BLOND BITCH She couldn't believe how fast everything was moving. Her first dinner with the family last night was a total chaos because once again, she locked heads with the queen. She tried to keep her cool but Berenice has a way of going under her skin and irritating the life out of her. The only thing on her mind was the arrival of her kids and sisters as the days went by. Day two. Kimberlee slowly opened the door and took a quick peek. “My lady.” Rhoda bowed when she saw Kim. “Do you need anything?” “Maybe a tour around the house?” Anastasia approached Kim's room. “Hey Kim.” “Hi.” Kim waved with a smile and stepped out of the room. Ana was wearing a pink silk dress with flats. “Don't worry, Rhoda. She is with me now.” Ana pulled Kim by the arm, and started walking away. Kim couldn't stop looking at Ana. The last time she saw her, she had brown hair but today, she is a blond just like Isa. “What?” Ana smiled at her. But that wasn't what really caught Kim's atte