“Don’t you dare fucking mention my sisters name ever again,” he was shaking out of anger.
My heart went back to its place when I realized that he actually shot on the ceiling and not my son.
“We can solve this without involving my wife and son.”
“How can we not involve them when I’m here for my sister, you started this I’m just helping you end it,” he said meaning it as this time he was roughly caressing Journey’s cheeks.
“Or maybe I should take him, yes, as a replacement for what my siste
FIVE YEARS BACKCLINTON’S POV“I want to tell him but I can’t, he will end up hating me for keeping it from him.”“He will understand, he is a grown man now, I think he deserves to know.”I didn’t mean to eavesdrop but hearing that made me stand by the door to have a clear understanding. What were my parents talking about?“I don’t know, I just feel like it’s best we leave it that way,” my mother said while my father opposed.“We’re deceiving him, but let’s do whatever you want,” he said. I honestly wanted to know more because I’m their only son and could only be talking about me.“He will forever remain our son, we need to do our part and tell him the truth,” I barged in as soon as my father confirmed that it was me and there was some they were hiding.“What truth? What are you hiding from me?”“Clinton, you’re here,” my mother tried to sound normal but my father looked at her with pleading eyes.“It’s best he knows love, trust me,” he said and turned to me, “don’t be hush on her, s
FIVE YEARS BACKCLINTONS POV“Yes boss, they are not her birth parents, she was adopted.”“Good, where are her birth parents, we need to make a way for them to meet,” I suggested.“They are dead, they had a mafia problem and gave their daughters up for adoption before they were killed.”“Their daughters? Does she have a sister?”“Yes but we can’t find anything about her, the family who adopted her are either poor or richer.”“Alright no problem, are you sure the girl had recovered?” that was my only worry, although the doctors confirmed she had fully recovered I relied on my man’s information.“Yes, she’s back in her house as we speak, they bought the accident cover up, even she don’t remember what really happened, she is bound to believe it soon,” he confirmed which put my spirit in relief, at least now I knew she was fully okay. I was receiving another call when I opened my girlfriend's apartment, I ended the call with him and picked the incoming call.“Mom.” “I saw the news, it
ONE YEAR AGOCLINTONS’ POV“You can not just move, what about us?”“Sophia I told you I need to, it’s not like we have something going on apart from our daughter.”“I know and that’s my main concern, Kiara is so attached to you, this won’t be easy for her. Just come back please,” she begged.“No I can’t, I have a business to run and as for my daughter I will give her my full attention, I’ll make sure she spends her weekends with me, I just can’t let her stay here with me as it might risk her life,” I explained to her but she didn’t seem to listen.“And I won’t let you take my daughter from me, it’s either you come back to us or forget about Kiara.”“You know you’re putting me in a tricky position, I can’t leave here.”“Then forget about your daughter,” she said and hung up.I called her back but she didn’t pick up, later it went to voice message. Frustrated, I walked out of my apartment and headed to the bar. I needed a drink to cool me down.“Jardin, let’s meet at the club.”“Alright
PRESENTJESSICA’S POV“Auch..” my brain complained in pain as my eyes adjusted to light. I looked around and immediately realized I was in a hospital due to the white walls and my surroundings.I sat up and my eyes landed on him —the monster.“Hmmm..” I started struggling which woke him up as he ran to my side, he tried reaching for my hands but I pushed him off me, how can I allow a monster to come this close to me. “Doctor! love it’s me your husband,” he looked confused but I looked away, now the reason he married me made sense —he killed my parents and married me for his own selfish reasons.“I know there are wild thoughts going on in your head now but I’ll explain everything to you, I just want to clear that I truly love you and very much regret what I did,” he explained which calmed me down but still made sure he was far from me.“I don’t know how to explain what I did honestly but what you should know is I never cheated on you with Layla, she kissed me, I just let her because I
I felt my heart beat faster for her, I knew the feeling as it’s the same I went through with Jade.“I couldn’t believe my eyes, I asked him what about us and reminded him about the promises he made to me and my son but he didn’t care, he instead asked me to move on. I was hurt, broken, thinking that I lost my family because of him, I didn’t care that we were in the street, I grabbed his tie and shook him and that’s when a woman pushed me aside, she asked me to stay away from her husband,” she swallowed her saliva then continued.“I thought since he destroyed my life let me destroy his, I narrated everything to the woman, how he took me from my family and how he abandoned me and my son but she didn’t care, she told me life wasn’t fair and suggested I move on as clearly he was her husband. She walked to their car without a worry and Tho
CLINTONS’ POVI couldn’t believe my wife feared me now, I understood as I was a criminal, who could ever love such a man but the thought killed me, as I walked out of her ward I bumped into my mom.“Mom,” I nearly broke.“You’re strong Clinton, this never brings you down.”“She hates me mom, my presence scares her, I don’t want her to fear me, I want her to love me.”“Just give her time son,
CLINTONS’ POV“I’m ready to play, I hope you’re ready too. Oh wait, we only have a son today.”“Please let him go, he didn’t do anything to you,” I tried to plead with him.“Yes but one has to pay for their fathers deeds and it so happens that this time it’s this little bastard,” he said, the muzzle of the gun pointing to my son.“What happened between me and your sister was strictly business, she understands that already why can’t you?”“Because I’m not my sister, she can easily be manipulated but not me. Do you know what my sister went through to save me?” he took steps towards me.“My sister is my hero, she went through so much just to make sure I had everything, she sacrificed her youth for me. When my parents died I swore to protect her with my life, that’s why I’m not afraid that you’re a mafia, nobody messes with my sister and gets away with it.”“And you call yourself a man, using a baby to have your revenge?” I wanted to provoke him.“Kneel down!” he ordered, it seems to be
JESSICA’S POV“You’ll be fine dear sis, I know you’ll be,” Grace was encouraging me, I just nodded as my voice couldn’t bring out a word still.A knock was heard on my door and Grace asked the person to come in, a woman I didn’t want to see walked in.“Hello,” she looked uncomfortable.“Yes you are?” Grace was rude.“I’m Layla, I came to talk to Jessie, if she doesn't mind please,” she rubbed her palms together.“Well, she’s listening,” Grace was overprotective.“I don’t even know where to start, can I talk to her privately please,” she suggested but Grace declined.“Clinton asked me not to leave her side even for a second, so anything you have to say, you need to say it in my presence.”“Alright umm.. I just want to apologize and clear some things between me and Clinton, umm..” she was nervous but I remained focused on her to show her that I was listening.“Clinton and I, there was never really us. I’m —I’m the one who seduced him. I invited him for dinner in exchange for partner but
I gently squeezed her hands and asked, “What did she say?”“Nothing, she only apologized and told me she's going to seek help,” she said. Even though she tried to hide her pain, I could still tell she was hurting for her—Sophia was her mother after all."Okay, that's good. What did you tell her?”“Nothing, I ended the call in her ear.”“Kiki…”"No, Mom, Sophia is an evil person, she doesn't deserve anyone's forgiveness.”“True, what Sophia did was bad.”“Not bad, separating a mother and child is unforgivable, talk of the pain Layla went through, no, I can't forgive her.”“I understand, I'm not saying what she did was right, no, Sophia caused not only Layla but all of us pain. What I'm saying is that everyone deserves a second chance, especially if they are willing to accept and work on their mistake,” I explained, and she nodded. “You might not be ready by now, but I'm sure one day you will.”“But…”“She will always be the woman who gave birth to you, you will forgive her someday,” I
~JESSICA~I looked around and saw that the whole family was there even Jade who was holding his baby.“Jessica, come here,” Mrs. Smith said, taking me in her arms. I was confused. The last time we were together, she was not pleased with me, she blamed me for Clinton’s conditoin—when Accardo shot him, she even threatened to force him to divorce me if it weren't for the kids. “I hope all is well?” she asked as we pulled away. I only nodded, as I was sure my breath was still full of alcohol. I didn't want to give her a reason to judge me.“Clinton, my boy,” Mr. Smith said, taking Clinton in his arms. When I pulled away from Mrs. Smith's arms, I walked to Mr. Smith, who also took me into his arms. I didn't stay for long in Mr. Smith's arms. "Oh, my baby, look at you,” Mrs. Smith said, walking to Jade. The baby was crying, so she took him from his arms.I turned to Grace, who was chatting with Layla, her daughter-in-law. “Good evening, Grace,” I said, and they both stood to their feet, Gr
~JESSICA~He didn't say anything, he instead sped up and I said, “Clinton, I'm just joking.”“No, you're not, now I understand why you acted like you couldn't see me when those girls talked to me,” he said, and I looked out the window.Since Clinton drove at a fast speed, it only took a few minutes to reach the house. I got out first, and Clinton followed behind.“What did I even do that you played such a trick on me?”“Nothing, you didn't do anything
~JESSICA~“Clinton, how are you? H-how is Kiara?“She's fine, why did you call?” Clinton harshly asked.“I'm glad, and Jessica, how is she?”“She's fine too. Do you have anything to actually say because I'm busy?”“Yes, I want to apologize for everything. I know what I did is unforgivable, especially stealing Sophie from Layla and using her against you. I shouldn't have done that.”"Yes, you shouldn't have.”“I caused another woman pain, I didn't want to accept that what we had or what I thought we had was over, and Jessica,” her voice cracked. I grabbed the phone from Clinton.“Hi Sophia, it's okay, we…” I paused and looked at Clinton, who didn't look happy. “We forgive you and Kiara, she might not forgive you now, but she will, she just needs time.”“Thank you, Jessica, you are such a good person.”“You are good too, you saved Clinton,” I told her, and after bidding goodbye, she ended the call, and we walked toward the entrance.“Why are you such a good person after what Sophia did
~JESSICA~~LONDON~~A WEEK LATER~“Come on, Clinton, she told me he is a friend,” I argued and took a sip of my glass of water as I watched my husband chop vegetables.“I don't care, she can't be friends with boys.” “Kiara is smart, I don't think anyone can play her.” I placed the glass on the counter and leaned on the counter.“Play her, okay, that's it, she's coming back, they will be going to school from the house,” he said, sounding serious.“And you think that will stop her? She will still be going to school.”“At least I will monitor her every move.” He was worried about Kiara's new friend, they came over yesterday for dinner, and because he was a boy, he thought it was dangerous, as he didn't want anyone to play her heart. I trusted Kiara, she was smart, and I knew no one could play her.“I won't let you do that.”“Love, you don't understand boys, they like to experiment and do funny things, I don't want that to happen to my daughters.”“Says a man with three sons.” I rolled m
~JESSICA~I struggled to open my eyes because of the little dim light that was foreign to my eyes. My room's curtain was black because I hated sun rays, so this was definitely not my room.“Stand by the window; she hates light!” I heard Clinton's voice, and I shot my eyes open. “Thank God you're awake, I was getting worried.” He ran to my side and took my hands into his. I looked at him, confused, before my eyes roamed to take in my surroundings.It was a small room, everything was white, and by the ceiling, I easily figured we were on a yacht. I sat up and looked at him, confused.
~JESSICA~The priest started the ceremony, and my eyes somehow found their way to the door. I knew no one could save me as I locked up the only person who could, but I still hoped he found a way.I didn't want to marry Accardo, Clinton was my husband, he will always be the man I love, and marrying another man was wrong. I knew this was for the best, so I blinked away the tears and looked back at the priest, who asked us to hold hands.“You are mine, no one will come and save you now, even if they try. My guards surround the church. They won't hesitate to shoot anyone who was not invited.” He grabbe
~JESSICA~“I'm sorry,” I ran my hand through my hair, not knowing how to defend myself."Sorry, cannot fix this, I'm so disappointed in you.” I didn't respond because what was there to say? I betrayed him, but only because I thought he cheated on me. “We have five kids, five kids, and you just went ahead and slept with another man?”“I thought you cheated on me.”“That is not an excuse, I have never cheated on you, and I never slept with anyone since I met you, but you—you keep betraying my love.” He sounded both angry and disappointed. That
“When do you want the delivery, ma’am?”“Now, I want it now, if you please.”“Alright, just say out your address, and it will be delivered to you within a few minutes,” she said, and I gave her the house address before I ended the call, just like magic Clinton appeared.“Who were you talking to?” he suspiciously asked, and I shook my head.“No one, hehe, did you get it?” “Yes, do you need anything else?” He asked, and I looked down. He had, like, ten packets of pads in his hands.“Why did you bring all this?” I laughed.“I didn't know which one you preferred, and you have like ten different brands, I didn't want you to send me away again,” he said, walking toward me."Okay, it's fine, j–just take them to the guest bathroom, I will be there,” I nervously said. I wanted him to be far away so I could go and receive the delivery.“Are you sure?”“Yes, I'm very sure, please.” I made a pitiful look, and he looked at me suspiciously before he spoke.“Can I get a kiss for being such a wonder