After Ixora bid him farewell, Jake headed towards the car to retrieve the forgotten picnic bag. His thoughts lingered on how furious Cherry would be once she woke up and realized she was in the one place she never wanted to be.Lost in his thoughts, a tingling sensation crawled up Jake's neck, alerting him to the feeling of being watched, stalked. He halted and scanned his surroundings, but no one was in sight. Yet, the eerie sensation persisted.Reaching the car, Jake glanced up and locked eyes with three men standing a few feet away. They didn't resemble ordinary city dwellers; clad in black attire with half of their faces concealed by caps, their muscular builds surpassed even Jake's own physique. His gaze fell upon the closed pocket of one of them, noticing something that an average person might have overlooked—they were armed, unmistakably assassins.The leader of the group, Anwaaraddin, or Araddin for short, had been sent with his two assassins from Afghanistan to capture the el
As Jake sprinted along the shoreline, his eyes scanned the surroundings, desperately searching for any sign of Cherry and Ixora. To his dismay, they were nowhere to be found in their usual spots.Drawing closer to the beach, he was met with a sight that left him dumbfounded. From his vantage point, he struggled to distinguish between the two identical twins.Both of them were drenched, water streaming down their bodies. One lay motionless on the ground while the other frantically performed chest compressions and wept... that must be Ixora.A surge of panic coursed through Jake. "Ixora? What happened—?" His words trailed off as he locked eyes with the tearful twin.It was Cherry, the one in tears.Shock gripped Jake's face, his chest tightening at the heart-wrenching scene. Cherry, typically guarded and resistant to showing vulnerability, was now openly weeping.What could have transpired? It was evident that both of them had been in the water, given their soaked appearance.In that mo
It took Jerald a full minute to regain his composure and for the message to sink in. Ixora was in the hospital. The news had instantly killed his appetite, and without a second thought, he had taken Berezira and flown to California. The thought of a 48-hour drive didn't even cross his mind—he just wanted to reach Ixora as quickly as possible. He prayed silently in his mind throughout the flight, desperately hoping that she would be alright.The flight lasted only four hours, and upon arriving in California, Jerald made his way to Helpers Hospital. However, his heart sank when he saw tears in Cherry's eyes, fearing the worst for Ixora. But Jake, with a single look, reassured him that she was still alive, providing some relief.Much to Jerald's astonishment, Berezira hurried toward Cherry and enveloped her in a tight embrace, her small arms wrapped around Cherry's waist while Cherry cradled her head gently.Shortly after, Jerald noticed Cherry rising from her seat once more, unable to s
The doctor gave them a reassuring smile, “I assure you that your sister is not dying here today, Miss Cherry. The treatments have shown positive results; the excess fluid in her lungs has been significantly reduced. The chest x-ray and blood tests indicate improvement, and the ventilator support has stabilized her breathing."Cherry's movements ceased as she fixated on the doctor's words, hope beginning to pierce through the layers of anxiety. “Really, doc? You're not just pulling our legs, are you?”The doctor shook his head, smiling. “We anticipate a full recovery. Ixora responded well to the interventions, and her vital signs are steadily improving."Relief flooded Cherry's expression, the weight visibly lifting from her shoulders. She pulled away from Jake’s arms and hugged the doctor. "Thank you so much, doc. Thank you so much! Can I see her?""Can we see her now, doctor?" Jerald added impatiently, needing to see Ixora."I'm afraid not. The patient needs to rest. She's sleeping a
"Make love to me, Jake. Now... Please help me forget, even for just a little while. This pain is too much for me," she pleaded, "Please, make love to me, Jake...."Jake gently untangled her tearful form from his arms. "You can't keep running away from it all, Cher. You've already come too far, letting it all out of your chest. You can still talk about it. I'm here for you, baby."She wiped her tears with the back of her hand and turned away from him again. "Mama and I were taken to the hospital, and it was confirmed that she was dead. Everyone in LA heard about Marigold's tragic death and sympathized with us.""But a few others pointed accusing fingers and cast judgmental eyes at Ixora and me. They couldn't tell us apart, so they didn't know which one of the twins' mama died saving. It might have been a little consolation, but by then, I wasn't feeling it."She walked towards the window, her eyes glazed over in remembrance. "I forced myself to keep it all in. Even inside the water, Ma
Jake and Cherry lay together on the big bed, the sexual tension between them as thick as walls. She had showered, and despite being exhausted, sleep eluded her. Her mind was solely focused on Ixora, enough to keep her awake regardless of her fatigue and efforts to rest.Thirty minutes passed, and Jake noticed that she hadn't fallen asleep. Turning to her in the dim light, he took her lips into his and kissed her. Cherry sighed, relaxing into him. Their lips met with a hunger she had never felt before, an intimate merging of souls.She arched up against him, her mouth wild, nails biting into his shoulders as she moaned in surrender. In that moment, she belonged to him, desiring nothing more than to give herself completely, despite everything that had happened.He drew back, breathing heavily, eyes blazing with suppressed desire. Catching her wrists, he gently eased her back down on the pillow. "Cher..." he breathed, attempting to regain control.She shook her head, "I want you too, Jak
"Wet. You're so wet, baby." he groaned as he tore his lips away from her mouth. He traced kisses down her body, peppering kisses all over her neck, coursing shivers to rake down her body. He dipped his head and took her nipple into his mouth and suckled hard. "Oh...God..." Cherry cried out in sheer pleasure as he manipulated the center of her womanhood while his mouth suckled hard on her. The pleasure of it too much, it was driving her under and fast.. As he sucked the tip into his mouth, she cried out.She felt the pinch between her legs as streaks of electricity raced from her abdomen."Feel good, sweetheart?”“Oh God…” she repeated. He chuckled before sliding his hard body down hers, kicking the covers back as he went. He stopped when his mouth was even with her sensitive belly, and he ran his tongue around the indention of her navel. Tiny goose bumps prickled over her flesh as his tongue trailed lower. And lower still.Oh God, he's going down there. It finally registered on C
Ixora gradually regained consciousness in the morning.As her eyes opened, she found herself in a hospital room. The realization struck her slowly. "Where am I?" she murmured, her gaze glazed as she surveyed her surroundings. "This place looks like a hospital."She blinked a few times to clear her vision, her eyes darting around without lifting her head. Then, they landed on a man resting his head on her bed. She gasped.It was Jerald. He was lying beside her.Ixora glanced around again, and it dawned on her that she was indeed in a hospital. Confusion filled her mind. What had happened? She remembered taking her sister to Spring Lake... Going into the water...Oh no. Going into the water!How did she manage to get out? Did Cherry also end up in the water? How long had she been in the hospital bed? And how did Jerald end up here? So many questions raced through her mind."Look who finally decided to join us in the land of the living," Jerald said in a hushed tone.Ixora turned her hea
Quietly, Ixora left Cherry's room and made her way to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. She prepared eggs, bacon, cheeseburgers, and pizza. Lately, Cherry had developed a liking for pizza, which is why Ixora included it in their morning meal.An hour later, breakfast was ready. Ixora returned to Cherry's room to wake her up. "Come and have something to eat, Cher. I made breakfast.""My queasy stomach can't handle much in the mornings, Ix," Cherry replied drowsily, but she got up and followed her twin to the living room."Well, let's not forget that we're going to New York today," Ixora reminded her as they approached the dining table.The reminder sparked Cherry's memory, and her drowsiness quickly faded. She smiled brightly, saying, "Oh yeah, let's go check on our girl."They sat down and enjoyed their breakfast in silence. Afterward, they joined hands to pack their clothes and accessories into a large box.They began with Ixora, selecting her clothes, shoes, and other items, and pla
💝💝BROOKHAVEN, NEW YORK.💝💝Camila watched her daughter clean up the dining table right after dinner. A smile had been on her face since she heard about the arrival of her twin friends, and she was humming softly under her breath.Camila marveled at the change in this young girl and was very happy with herself for helping bring about that change. Her daughter was now so different from the girl she had seen for the first time two months ago.When her sons called and told her about their request for two females to come stay with her and Berezira, she was instantly curious about who those women might be to her sons, so she agreed immediately.When Berezira heard the news, her happiness knew no bounds, and that made Camila's curiosity soar to a different level. So, she got her daughter to tell her everything about the twins, which Berezira did wholeheartedly.Camila had come to know a lot about Cherry and Ixora, and although Brezira had innocently shared everything, Camila had already d
💝TOWER CASTLES IN HELMAND, AFGHANISTAN.💝💝Khalil Mostafa Ali Reza stood with his back facing the entrance of his throne room. He had just emerged from hiding yesterday and returned to his castle.He had spent the past two months deep underground. But finally, his long-awaited drug had arrived, albeit in small quantity.Viagnat. Only five small bottles of the liquid had been produced... five small bottles that cost a fortune, and he possessed all five. They would have to suffice for now because he couldn't wait for more.For the past two months, the US Army had been hunting him. He knew they were actively seeking him and would stop at nothing to capture him. However, he had kept a low profile, waiting for Viagnat. That drug was more powerful than a thousand armies.The US Army had turned this into a game, and he desired to change the rules. He knew that his captive and his twin had returned to the Army, but he still had men following their trail after they vanished from California.
Cherry emerged from the bathroom a while later, looking exhausted. She always felt drained after vomiting, and that was how she felt at the moment.But even though she felt sick, she couldn't be pregnant. She had been so careful. It just couldn't be true. No way."Where is that gray-haired quack of a doctor?" she muttered, looking around."He left a while ago. Oh, Cher, you're pregnant," Ixora said, her voice filled with shock as her eyes fixed on her twin's belly.Cherry instinctively covered her flat belly and made her way to the bed. "That old quack. I'm not pregnant, Ixora. It's impossible."Ixora wasn't really listening to her. "You are pregnant! But how could this happen? You were always the one with the condoms. You were always so careful, Cher."Cherry sighed and sank down on the bed. "Yeah, that's what I can't wrap my head around."She forced herself to think. Was she really pregnant? But how could she be when she always used condoms?No man had ever touched her without a con
Although the Brown twins didn't stay long in the Army, their reputation for strength and physical prowess during training made them well-known. As a result, they were promptly promoted to the Python Team upon leaving the military camp. The General calmly listened to Jerald's story before addressing the twins."Things haven't been the same since Operation Un-Done. It was the only mission the Python Team had ever failed since its formation, and it held significant importance. Various military agencies, such as the KGI, FBI, and Terror Corps, heard about Operation Un-Done. Some sympathized with us, understanding that not all missions can be successful. However, a few mocked us, claiming that we thought we were invincible only to fail and lose a comrade during the most crucial mission, when the US Army was expected to be the best in the world."The General paused, then continued with determination. "Although we failed the mission, I'm glad we didn't lose a member. We're thrilled to have y
💝💝TOWER CASTLES IN HELMAND, AFGHANISTAN.💝💝Khalil Mostafa Ali Reza sat with three of his most trusted drug dealers, resembling a round table where four drug dealers gathered to drink, eat, and converse in their language.They were about to arrange a drug shipment in a few days, but they hadn't disclosed the exact location for the deal. Since their near-ambush by the US Army eight months ago, they had become extra cautious."So, which part of Japan are we shipping the cocaine to?" one of the drug dealers asked in their language."To Nagasaki," Mostafa confirmed, "But that's not what I want to discuss.""What do you want to talk about?" another one inquired."Viagnat," he replied bluntly. "I want that drug Viagnat, and I want it quickly. What are your suppliers saying about the production and shipment of that drug?"They took turns answering..."My supplier said it will be ready in five months.""Mine said it will take seven.""Two months," one of them reported."My supplier estimat
After a long while, they were all seated at the dining table, eating. Jerald savored the food... Damn, he had missed his mother's cooking.Though they had grown up with a cook, their mother always made an effort to cook for them whenever she had the time."So, why did you come back from work, Father?" He asked when he finally realized his father had come home early. That was highly unusual.Williams smiled. "I forgot an important paperwork. Or rather, a paper that was supposed to be important an hour ago. It's no longer important now.""Is it a contract? What kind of deal was it?" he asked curiously."You see, I was planning to officially announce George as my successor in the company. That was the paperwork," he stated.Jake laughed. "Well, it seems like luck is on your side, Jay. You wouldn't look good in a lab coat at all," he teased."Very funny," Jerald said with a smile. "I would never want to be a doctor. That's your field, Jakey.""Stop calling me that, Jay-Jay," Jake shot bac
"Camy?" William called softly, his eyes fixed on the figure that closely resembled his deceased son.Camila understood the shock that coursed through her husband's body. It had been ten minutes since she laid eyes on her son, and it still felt like a dream. But she knew with certainty that it wasn't a dream. Their son Jerald was alive and back home.She walked over to her husband and placed her hand on his shoulder. "He's real, Will. Our son is alive, and he's back home," Camila whispered, her voice filled with intense emotions.That reassurance was all William needed, and he pulled his son into a hug. It wasn't a bear hug, but a genuine embrace between two men who had thought they would never see each other again.The papers were scattered on the ground, but William couldn't care less about them. He stepped aside, allowing one of his security guards to gather the papers."Jerald...! It's really you, my boy!" William exclaimed. Unbelievably, tears welled up in his eyes. His son was al
Camila, in her early fifties, was aware that many women her age experienced deteriorating eyesight, often resulting in the need for glasses or contact lenses.However, she had never required visual aids before because her eyesight had always been excellent. Or at least, it used to be. Now, she couldn't be so certain.The figure emerging from the car bore a striking resemblance to her deceased son, Jerald. Camila's mouth dropped open as she stared wide-eyed. "Oh my God..." she exclaimed, turning to her son, Jake, and gripping his arms. "I hate to admit it, but I think I finally need glasses...""No, mother, you don't need glasses. It's really Jay..." Jake reassured her gently.Camila vigorously shook her head. "No... It can't be... Jerald, my son, is dead. Why are you playing this cruel game with me? Giving me false hope... It's not good for me, Jakey."Tears welled up in her wide eyes as she beheld a sight she thought she would never see again until her own passing.Jerald observed hi