Chapter 1: Serenity To Vince

Serenity’s laugh echoed across the van, something that made the tension even more palpable than it already is.

“Fuck, how are you awake?!”

The boss tapped on the chair to get their attention. “Hush! Let her be. She has nowhere else to go anyway.”

“You should tell yourself that.”

Their gazes shifted to Serenity as she relaxed in her seat, unbothered by the creepy atmosphere that had engulfed the van. Despite being in such a dangerous situation, she had the guts to be as laid back as she is at the moment. She was calm even as she was carried out of the van, almost getting dragged towards the mansion.

he could grab her.

“Damn, you’re fast…”

It was a voice that was annoyingly familiar to him. And just before he could put his guard up again, he’d already lost the treasure he had dug for himself. Now, he’s fallen into the pit that the treasure was supposed to be in, almost enough to bury him alive.

They were all spiteful towards each other, yet none of them desired to celebrate their little reunion. The man who wore a uniform with the Lopez Inc. logo started to walk backwards as he took great care of the almost passed out daughter of the Lopez family.

“You’re such a handful, Serenity. Now, how am I supposed to take you home without causing a commotion?”

“Vince, it’s you…”

The man, surprised that the woman he was carrying had recognized him only through his voice, halted from running. “How did you recognize me, drunk and dazed?”

“So it is you.” Serenity giggled as she clung even harder to the man’s neck. “You saved my sorry ass again.”

“Serenity…” Vince warned.

“I’ve been waiting, you know. You’re aware of how impatient I am, are you not?”

It was a conversation that only the two of them could understand, with them being well-acquainted from the shadows of the Lopez family. And of course, for a reason only known to the two. Almost as if it was a secret language that could only be spoken by either of them.

Who might this Vince person be, you ask? Only one person can answer such a question. Serenity Lopez, his very owner, can.

“Are you unaware of how dangerous that move was? All so you could lure me out? How cunning of you.”

“Blah blah…” Serenity teased.

“Hey—”

“That was not part of the plan, darling. You know that’s not how I fucking roll.”

Vince snickered as he put her down and gently pushed her inside his car. “So were you using that man from earlier, then? Your mind’s twisted as fuck.”

Serenity chuckled as she watched Vince enter the car. “I know, I know. And you’re gonna say my name’s the exact opposite of my personality, am I right?”

“You’re right. You always are.”

“Great. Now, take me to your—”

Their conversation was cut short by a call from the phone on the dashboard. Serenity, suspicious of it, quickly threw the phone at the man seated in the driver’s seat.

Having seen the name on the caller ID, the atmosphere tensed. Sephiro Lopez. Of course, the man who has his eyes everywhere had already gotten wind of what happened from Serenity’s shenanigans.

“Listen well, missy…” Vince smirked at Serenity as he answered the call.

“Where’s Serenity?”

“Right beside me, Sir.”

“Take her back to me first thing in the morning. Let her stay at your place in the meantime.”

Both, confused, replied in unison. “Sir?” / “Dad?”

“Things are getting out of hand. I’ll settle things in the meantime. Don’t let my daughter out of your sight, Salvador.”

Before either of them could ask any further, the call had already ended. A moment of silence passed before Vince started the engine and drove back to his penthouse.

Serenity knows how dire the situation is. Both of them are very aware. But how could she pass up an opportunity to get Vince to go down on his knees for her?

She is insane. At least that’s what Vince says, contrary to how others see the sweet and pure Serenity Lopez.

“Vince…”

“No. Ser—”

“I called your name. Come here.”

The man could only grit his teeth as he approached Serenity, who was seated like a princess on his couch. From there on, he already knows what he’s supposed to do.

Vincentius Lionel Salvador, an esteemed man who was the right hand of the head of the Lopez family, was feared by everyone who knew of his deeds. He’s a man of great pride.

He really is.

And yet Serenity Lopez has him wrapped around her palm. A word is all it takes for her to have him kneeling down before her, prepared to do everything she says.

Why?

Neither of them knows. Perhaps Serenity had poisoned Vince’s mind. Or was he the one who poisoned himself?

But at this point…

“Come here…” Serenity whispered.

With that, Vince leaned in, his hands landing on Serenity’s sides. “Fuck, Serenity. What the hell do you want from me?”

She chuckled as she wrapped her arms around his neck. “Everything, Vince. I want your everything.”

“I’ll give you what you want. Just…” He sighed as he trailed his fingers across the red marks all over Serenity’s neck and chest.

“This is why I told you not to deny me. Are we clear about our rules now?”

“Yes…” 

Sighing heavily, he buries his face on her neck as he drowned in Serenity’s embrace. She doesn’t force him, she never did. It was a choice Vince has etched in his very being since the day he swore his loyalty to them. To her.

“My love, what have you done to me? It’s as if your very embrace has shackled me to you.”

“You don’t regret me, do you?” Serenity asked as she looked down at the Vince that knelt before her, the Vince whose trembling hands laid atop her thighs in agony. “Answer me, Vince.”

“How could you be so nonchalant at this moment, Serene?”

“And whoever gave you permission to be casual with me?

Serenity is a cruel woman. That’s what Vince came to learn about his once childhood friend, and now boss, who pushed him around whenever she liked. She doesn’t care about him in the least.

Or so he thinks.

Because to Serenity, her obsession with Vince is the only thing that brings excitement to her dull life. Even when she’s always face to face with death, she finds it oh-so-boring.

Oh, the lengths Serenity Lopez would go through just to pull Vince back to where she is. And she knows damn well she’s about to get what she wants by the moment she meets her father. Of course, she wanted him to tie Vince to her.

And she’s going to get exactly what she wants by hook or by crook.

“Just…tell me what you want.”

Serenity sighs. “You should know by now, Vincentius.”

Was Serene always this cruel? That was the only thing going on inside Vince’s mind as he gently caressed her bare skin.

“Come here,” Serenity commands as she pulls him up.

Vince sighed as he peppered her neck with feathery kisses. “Do I have permission now? Fuck, Serene, I can’t take this anymore.”

She chuckles under her breath. “Mm-hmm. You may do as you please now. I’m done with my games.”

He whispers thanks to whoever put Serenity in a good mood, unaware that it’s a feat he’d achieved himself. After all, they are both very aware of how Vince is the only person who could ever please Serenity in a way she desires.

“Ngh…” she whined as she grabbed a handful of his hair, already burning as he roughly pulled her skim dress down. “Did it rip?”

“No…”

“Why are you being rough—Ah!”

Serenity covered her mouth to suppress her moans, afraid it’d make Vince realize how much she’d been craving his touch. All he’s been doing is leaving his marks on her bare skin, after all.

She could feel him smirk against her nipples as he sucked on it, his tongue swirling around it as he savored its softness. Vince was taking his time with her breasts, taking one into his mouth while the other squeezed it, trapping her nipple in between two fingers.

“Fuck, Vince…” she complained. “Put your fucking fingers to more use—Ohh! At least…warn me—hngh…”

“I was merely granting your wish,” he replied cheekily as he pushed three whole fingers inside her.

Serenity dug her claws into Vince’s shoulder, eyes dilating at the unexpected entry. “Fuck you! You didn’t even pre-”

“I thought Hiro Vergara prepped you up already,” Vince remarked as he slowly pulled his fingers out, only to harshly push them in again as he curled them up at her entrance.

“Why would I let him?! Ohh! Vince, oh my gosh—” 

“All these fucking marks on you…”

Serenity smirked despite being in a delirious state from Vince’s fingers. “Jealous now? That’s what you get for ghosting me—Ahh!”

“You may be able to control me at your whim, but don’t forget who’s going to fuck you senseless tonight.”

“Oh, honey…” Serenity giggled as she pulled Vince by his neck. “Let’s see what you can do, then.”

Vince clenched his jaw as he harshly pulled his fingers out of Serenity, making her moan let out a strangled cry. The latter ground her legs at his knee, hoping he’d take charge once again.

“Why didn’t you let me cum?” Serenity cried as she held Vince’s hand and took his fingers on her mouth. “Please just fuck me! You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting—”

Before Serenity could even complain further about how Vince was making her wait so long, she already felt his fingers inside her again. She couldn’t understand why he was stopping when she was already there, but she was too lost in the heat to care.

Vince clenched his jaw as he harshly pulled his fingers out of Serenity, making her moan let out a strangled cry. The latter ground her legs at his knee, hoping he’d take charge once again.

“Why didn’t you let me cum?” Serenity cried as she held Vince’s hand and took his fingers on her mouth. “Please just fuck me! You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting—”

Before Serenity could even complain further about how Vince was making her wait too long, she already felt his fingers inside her again. She couldn’t understand why he was stopping when she was already there, but she was too lost in the heat to care.