KRISTENWhat the fuck?!!"Why didn't you say something?!" I scoffed, my eyes wide in... surprise? shock? I don't know."I'm fine," she said quietly. There was a certain tiredness swirling around her like a mist. It's been so long since she looked this fed-up. "I guess it's just..." She suddenly stopped and looked up, frowning. "Kristen...""Yes, doll?" I shifted closer to her, now feeling slightly uncomfortable from what she was going to ask."The men who beat me at the park... " She knitted her brows and I moved closer until I could see the mole on her left cheek. "... they asked if I was ready to leave the country."She looked at me, locking my eyes in place. Our eyes widened at the same time."That sounds suspicious," June continued. As sudden as she said it, she waved it off, "Never mind.""No, doll. Talk to me." She made to get up but I pulled her back to the chair. "If there is anything you need to tell me, please say it.""I... I was thinking of something, but I just realized t
JUNEKristen left early because of a meeting he had with some of his employees. I remained in bed for close to an hour before I lazily rolled out, realizing I had to get ready for work. I can't afford to have my salary ducked on the first day. I had a hurried bath and got dressed in blue leggings, pairing it off with a tank top. I didn't bother with my hair, just combed through it to get rid of the tangles, and I was good to go. I applied a chapstick on my lip and used an eyeliner for my brows.Breakfast was the next thing. I gobbled down the macaroni and meatballs Kristen made, ignoring the crepes he left for me. The moment I put the plates on the sink, my phone started buzzing. “That must be Mark.” Yawning, I traipsed over to the dinner table, took my phone, and answered the call without checking the caller's ID. “Good morning,” I grumbled and started for the stairs. “June?” Mark's perplexed voice filtered in from the other end. “Hmm?”“Are you the one?” he asked once more, soun
JUNEAnd that was how I found myself having dinner with them. I had to send a text to Kristen to tell him I was okay and would be back later than expected. Though he tried to know my reasons, I found a lie through it, opting to keep my father a secret until I saw him. Something like this should be told to the face, not through the phone. It was a pleasant dinner that had me smiling and laughing more than I have ever done since the time our photos were leaked to the public. Favour was eager to meet my uncle, but I refused. I need to tell Kristen about it and know his stance before I arrange for a meeting between them. They drove me home and watched me walk up to the front door before they drove off. I can tell Favour doesn't wish to part with me because I got a message the moment I stepped foot into the house. 'I had a nice day with you, darling. Expectation for more!' A grin tugged on the sides of my lips as I read the message. Favour is such a free spirit, she makes it difficult
KRISTENYears ago, everything had happened like a dream, and now, all the events only seemed like yesterday. The journey from high school's heartbreak to my career, to my sister's death and taking custody of June. All the events came back to me with a confusing type of pain. "You don't even know if that man is lying to be your father," I said, not satisfied that June would blindly believe everything a stranger said. "With everything happening, anybody could—""We did a DNA..."My heart stilled. I parted my lips but no words came out. Confusion became numbness which slowly turned into shock."You did a DNA with him?!" I almost shrieked. She shrugged. "That was the only way to know if he was telling the truth... and it came out positive. He said if I wasn't satisfied, I could take him to any hospital of my choice for another DNA. Henry is my father, and you... You are not related to me, Kristen." *. *. *. *.*It happened a long time ago, but I can remember vividly the scene that cau
JUNEIt was amusing how society altered their judgments after the truth was disclosed, accompanied by the test I had with Henry, mind you. Kristen had to employ unconventional mediums to get the message across, generating an uproar in the netizens' world.It was a lively week, with us trying to escape the paparazzi who camped outside our building. Mark discovered an approach to help me out of the house. But it only took a day for those restless leeches to find out.Now, I'm locked inside the building with no means to leave if I treasure my life. It has been this way for close to two weeks. Kristen believes it won't be long until we lose the gimmick. But I doubt it's happening anytime soon.The way those gossip-hungry individuals besieged the neighbourhood made it more popular than it had ever been. It was as if we were hosting an event. Kristen has successfully gotten a fraction of his assets back. Most of those who withdrew their dividends when things were hot have been seeking to c
JUNEI played the record to Kristen, who handed it over to the police after listening to the threats. He tried to comfort me about it, but my thoughts kept on returning to the last words the caller uttered.My baby…Could it be that my premonition was correct? The one who is doing all this is the same?“We can't conclude anything without tangible evidence,” Mark stated as he sat next to me on the chair.Kristen left with the police officer and asked Mark to come over to keep me company. From my observation, the paparazzi outside have dwindled in number. Most of them have gotten bored of waiting outside to see me.It's absurd how they expected they could get any comment from me after dragging my name in the mud for something as frivolous as falling in love.“But it's too much of a coincidence, Mark. I feel like something bad is going to happen. And this time.....” I trailed off, shuddering a bit at the thoughts that went through my mind.“Nothing will happen.” He shifted closer to me an
KRISTEN"No, there won't be any need for that. I'm going to your place anyway."And just like that, Edith turned down my offer to drop her off, stating that she wanted to follow me home.Asking her what business she had at my place would have made me sound awkward, so I shrugged and slid behind the wheel, while she settled in the passenger.There wasn't anything of interest to talk about, so we dwelled in comfortable silence.The dinner with Henry had been postponed—because that was all we could do at that time when it seemed journalists and paparazzi were in charge of my entire property. If I had known it would turn out that way, I would have waited until the following day, after dinner with Henry, to post the news about me and June not having any blood relationship. Well, all we could was wait for a suitable time, and that time has been agreed on now that the media had found something else to busy themselves with."You are yet to see him, right?" Edith asked when we got close to th
KRISTEN"Are you still mad at me?""Leave me alone," she murmured. Her back was turned to me, the scent of her soap filling my nostrils and travelling into my head. "I need to sleep.""What can I do to appease you?" I grinned, stylishly scooting over to touch her."Go to Edith.""Will that appease you?" I teased."Kristen, are you serious right now?" she asked, feigned surprise creeping into her voice.I began to laugh. As much as she tried, she couldn't hold it. Seconds later, she started laughing too.I settled behind her like a wall, using her as my cute little spoon. Her body felt warm, more mature. She was growing, and not only mentally and emotionally. From what I could feel, her arse was getting more round and supple."I'm sorry okay? I never meant for you to see that. But I promise, it will be the last." I leaned down to kiss her exposed neck. "Kristen?""Hmm?" I murmured behind her ear. "What's wrong?""You are hard," she abruptly stated, completely off-topic, sending me int
EPILOGUEJUNEPeering down at my baby, I tried not to shed a tear. Martha Mary Storm was the name Kristen gave to her, in honour of the two women who played significant roles in our life.I tenderly caressed her red hair, which was so much like her father's. The only thing she picked after me was her honey-brown eyes.She produced noises in her throat, and I did the same, inducing her to giggle like a darling. It has been 6 months since I gave birth to my baby. Favour and Henry literally live with us. They do nothing else in their leisure aside from spending time with their granddaughter, who I have no doubt will be spoiled rotten.It doesn't help matters that Mark adores her. He's always getting presents for her, declaring to be the best uncle she can ever have.He hasn't found a girlfriend yet, though he insisted he wasn't in a haste to find one. I have sought countlessly to help him out, to ease my guilt, but he doesn't seem to want that. Kristen asked me to let it.“Darling, Mark i
KRISTENI stood on the balcony overlooking the sea, my light-cotton robe dancing behind me to the tune of the wind. I couldn't contain my happiness. Within twenty-four hours, my life had suddenly become complete.June made me complete. It took everything in me not to burst into tears when I saw her coming up the aisle with her dad.My doll... My June... My life had spontaneously gotten back on track, and I couldn't be any happier that June was there with me to celebrate, to give me congratulatory kisses, and to pleasure me as we rejoiced.Immediately after the wedding had ended, we flew out to Maldives for our honeymoon. In June's words, "Seattle has too many bad memories. I need a breather."And I couldn't help but agree. Here, in a bungalow close to the sea, we had all the time in the world, making out when we wanted and engaging in all sorts of fun activities. In less than twelve hours, we had played in the shallow part of the water, fucked on shore, fucked on the kitchen island,
JUNEI confronted Mark about his feelings, and he came clean. I felt guilty hearing him speak of how much he had loved me for the past 10 years. I was such a fool for not realizing that the boy who had always been by my side was in love with me. It was painful to think that I played with his emotions all along, constantly speaking of Kristen in front of him. I can't express how much pain he passed through when I got together with Kristen. Yet, he was there for me through thick and thin. I can't ever ask for a better friend. That was why I vowed to help him. I will always be there when he needs me. The moment the makeup artist left, I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I looked different. I can't explain how she did it, transforming my face until I looked so much like a doll. “You are beautiful," Mark whispered, coming to stand beside me. He locked his gaze with mine through the mirror, grinning. “Thank you.”Dressed in a dark blue suit with a golden tie, he looked so mature an
KRISTENI knew she had a sly plan when I heard her ask, “Have you ever fantasized about watching me pleasure myself?”What I didn't expect was to get restricted from using my hands.Her boobs were larger than I remembered, the soft plums a beautiful feast to my eyes. I could see the smooth flesh of her inner thighs and the desire swarming her brown irises."Go there," she ordered, pointing to a couch in the corner of the room. "And take off those obstructions."In a haze of desire, and lust—I couldn't tell one from the other—I rose to my feet and shrugged off my trousers. The shirt and briefs followed seconds later, leaving my hard cock throbbing expectantly, jutting out in front of me like the heralds of a very important news.I could already see a clear pool of precum on the tip of my cock, but I knew she would only tell me to stop if I did as little as touch myself. I sat on the couch, and she hastily turned the bed to her auditorium. "You love my boobs so much." It wasn't a ques
JUNEI leaned towards him and kissed him. I only intended to peck him on the mouth the same way he did to me, but he didn't have the same thoughts. He wrapped his right hand around my waist and brought me closer, pulling me to sit on his thighs.It was a slow, sensual kiss. One that left me panting for breath as he tangled his tongue with mine, sucking it into his mouth. I wrapped my hands around his neck, clinging to him as he deepened the kiss.His right hand started going down my back, but I stopped him, shaking my head as I looked down at him.“What's wrong? Don't you want to do it? Did the doctor ask you not to —”I placed my index finger on his lip and slowly shook my head. “The doctor said nothing like that. We may have sex as long as we don't take it to the extreme,” I explained to him like one will do a little kid — not that he's a kid.“So….”“I've always wanted to do something.” I pecked him on his lips and got down from the bed, smiling at the confused man sitting on the b
JUNEWith the phone in hand, I strode towards a still shell-shocked Edith. I smirked, loving the way her ugly face writhed in anger. “You know, it was fun playing with you, Edith.” I raised the phone, waving it in her face. “You are just a bitter woman who deserves to be shackled for life.”“You played me all along? I assumed you were naïve!”“Naive?” I scoffed, raising the phone. “Well, I just learned something today. Before Mark told me of his encounter with you, I assumed you were only involved in sending the thugs to me. Who would have predicted that you are a bloody killer!”Before the detective could stop me, I slapped her. The resounding slap reverberated in the silent room, startling everyone around me. “June!” Kristen rushed towards me, but I raised my hand to stop him, smiling apologetically at the detectives. “I just wish to speak to her about something. I hope I'm allowed to do that?” I charmingly smiled at them, making adorable faces. “As long as you don't get physical
KRISTENEverything happened suddenly.I saw Edith jerk back in shock, gasping as she saw us storm in. The room seemed oddly neat. It was unlike what I had in mind. I was happy for one thing: the men were not kidding. They took their jobs seriously. I could almost see the tension hanging over their heads like a cloud.I ran straight to June, with Mark heavy on my heels."Baby!" I knelt in front of her while the officers advanced close to Edith, cornering her to a wall. "June!"She was trying to struggle out of her restraint, and she looked very fatigued.Mark moved behind her and unlocked the chains, then lifted her to her feet. I planned to pull her into a reassuring hug to calm her down, but... but the next surprising thing happened. June jutted her palm forward, stopping me from initiating the hug any further. She focused on Mark, throwing eye daggers at the young man beside me."What took you so long?!" She demanded from her, her eyes narrowed in... anger? But she didn't look angr
KRISTEN"June has been kidnapped."I stood still, frozen to the spot, scared and confused at the same time. My heartbeat doubled. For a split second, I could almost picture Mark opening his mouth again to speak and telling me that June—God forbid, because I'd hang myself in the living room—was found dead somewhere."Don't worry, she is okay," he added. Seemed he noticed the dead look in my eyes. I exhaled in relief, my breath coming out in gasps. Surprisingly, Mark was no longer frantic and running around in alarm. I didn't pay much attention to it. "What the hell do you mean by that? Her safety isn't something to joke about! Where is June?" I asked, rushing to my table and grabbing my keys. Mark was still not moving."Kristen, listen to me. Listen carefully." He blocked the door. "I made all that drama to clear the way so I could see you on time."Keys in hand, an erratically beating heart, and my mind flying in all directions, I stopped at the door and accessed Mark with squinted
JUNEMy left cheek stung from the slap I just got. I wanted so badly to rub on it, but it was impossible. Secured to the armchair, I couldn't even move my hands. “You don't seem to have learned your lessons, June. Well… that's wonderful. I will gladly do everything over again until I get what I want!”“Which is?”“How did it feel losing your baby?” She smirked, mouth curling up at the sides like a clown. “Do you perhaps wish to go through it once more?” “What? My baby?” I choked. “You were… You did… But…”“I was the one that found you, right?” She laughed, walking back to the chair. She sat on it and faced me once more. “It was fun playing with you and Kristen. Acting like a good Samaritan was worth it. If you assume you will have my man and live contentedly, you've got something coming for you!”“My baby….” I mumbled as tears freely ran down my cheeks. “You… You were the one who sent her?” I raised my face to look at the woman in front of me. “And not only that. I was the one who