The land had slipped under her feet. Her body froze as soon as Mr Alsher Hudson announced her and his name and by finding that spotlight on her. "Please, I request all the selected 4 couples to come on the stage and join us in this beautiful moment," The 3 couples went to the stage except her and him. "Mr and Mrs Alcazar, please come," Mrs Hudson said, smilingly.Cia trailed her eyes at him whose face betrayed no emotion. How could he behave so normally at something like this? They were not married then how could they take the wedding vows? This was wrong and irrational. It wasn't part of the plan and she wasn't going to do it at any cost.Finding him silent, she decided to take matters into her own hands."I apologise but we don't want to be a part of this," she opened her mouth and the smile from every face dropped except his who wasn't even smiling at the first place.A whisper started echoing in that hall that why a newly wedded couple was refusing to take their wedding vows aga
Next morning, he woke up and did his morning routine. He was wearing his coat when he heard a knock on his door. One of his maids was at the door, carrying his coffee. Where was she? He had given that responsibility to her then why she hadn't come? That was the first question which came to his head. He nodded at the maid. She stepped inside and placed his coffee on the table. He couldn't help but ask her that question."Where is Cia?" The maid lowered her eyes and answered"Mr Alcazar, Cia said she is not feeling well so she requested me to take your coffee to your room," He didn't say anything further and dismissed her. So she wasn't feeling well but last night she was completely alright then what had happened to her all of a sudden.Like any other normal day, he went to his work but today, he hadn't seen her even for once before leaving and that thing bothered him. "Yes, our men have caught him," Richard informed his boss, who was sitting on his chair."Did he say anything about
The night was engulfed with complete darkness. The streets and roads were reeking of a deadly silence. Her feet were proceeding further but they didn't know where their destination was. Tears were continuously staining her pale cheeks which were rolling down from her sapphire orbs because those words were consuming her entire being, abruptly.'Now I pronounce you both a lawfully wedded husband and wife,''You will have to marry him, whether you want it or not,'Her tears turned more vigorous as those statements constantly hitted on her head.'Ms. Cia, do you take Mr Zale Alcazar to be your lawfully wedded husband and promise to be with him till death do you part?''I do…' her own answer ruined her. Why did she say yes when she knew it was just a game for him? 'Just play along,' those words of his shivered her heart in pain. It meant nothing to him but just an act. That marriage was nothing but just a lie but for her, it wasn't. Marriage never was a game for her because for that rea
"Why did you do it?" His question was simple and short but she had no answer to it and her silence made him fist his palms.He stepped closer and then lowered his upper body to reach her face level."Why did you do it, Cia?" With his extremely lower voice, he uttered while gazing into her shimmering orbs but her lips continued to remain sealed.His fury made him blind. Her silence awoke that worst inside him which he had always tried to control in front of her but not anymore. He took out that gun from his pocket and then grabbed her neck.Shoving her against the mattress, he pressed that gun over her forehead while hovering over her."Don't even think about fucking playing with me, Cia," his relentless voice held a terrifying warning.Their gazes remained glued to each other. His grip around her neck tightened but her lips still didn't part."Tell me, why did you try to escape from me?" The desperation in his question turned more urgent but he got no reply. This made his inner monste
Her body completely went numb when she felt his lips pressing against hers. His giant body caged her fragile frame between him and the bed. His fingers gently caressed her exposed arms whereas his lips tasted that sweet softness of her plumps. He waited for her to push him away or to start struggling but she did no such things. He gripped her arms in a painful hold and sucked on her lower lip, harshly. She terribly shuddered beneath him but still didn't stop him which triggered him really badly. He pulled down her sleeves, entirely, revealing her cleavage and dug his teeth on her lips. This time, he hoped that she would stop him but she continued to remain silent and laid down beneath him like a statue. Pulling his head upward, he looked at her face where he saw her closed eyes which were continuously shedding tears. Her face had flushed. She was shivering, badly. It was clear she didn't want it then why wasn't she stopping him? Clenching his jaw, he got up from her and then g
The chair was swaying in a back and forth motion. The person sitting on it had such a barbaric aura that each and every man in front of him didn't dare to make eye contact with him. "Boss, Rebello has agreed to our deal. He is ready to let our men and our shipment enter into his territory," Richard said, looking at his boss who was sitting on his chair and was listening to everything but Richard could clearly sense that his attention was not on him. "So shall we order our men to proceed further? They are waiting for your command," Richard asked, hoping for his answer this time but he didn't say anything. He didn't even trail his eyes at him. Richard noticed him staring at his hand in which he was wearing a ring which he usually never wore. He could see his full attention was on that ring he was wearing. What so special about that ring that it had caught his full mind over it? It had never happened before. Richard knew his boss hated leniency in his work then why today he himself was
In the evening, he returned back to his mansion. He had hoped for her to turn normal by now. That stupid thing of their marriage….he had expected it to get away from her until now because what Richard said to him was still ringing in his head. Her life could get in danger if she continued to show her stupidity. As soon as he stepped inside his mansion, he noticed an unusual calmness and something different like his surroundings were feeling too silent. He walked further inside and noticed a group of his maids who were talking about something about as soon as they felt his presence, they lowered their eyes and greeted him but this time, there was just only a glint of fear in their behaviour like it used to do but also a kind of worry and tension. But ignoring it, he decided to get into his room. He was striding towards his room when he saw Violet coming towards his direction. She was carrying a tray of food in her hands whereas a daunting expression was playing on her face. What actua
Beautiful shiny stars were twinkling in the dark sky. The cold wind was blowing gently, making some of her golden strands fall on her face. She didn't feel the necessity to tug them away because her azure eyes were busy staring at the sky. She was completely drowned in her thoughts until he heard those heavy footsteps approaching her. Her body tensed up because she knew to whom those footsteps belonged.She immediately lowered her head but didn't dare to turn around to look into those deep brown eyes. He stood beside her but only after maintaining a safe distance between their bodies.For a moment, he remained silent and just admired those golden shiny strands dancing on the side of her face with the rhythm of the slow wind blowing.Exhaling a heavy sigh, he stepped a bit closer to her."And when are you planning on stopping your protest against food?" He uttered, calmly but firmly.She didn't turn around and not even answer him. This girl was really stubborn and knew how to get unde
"Now before blowing the candles, make a wish, Zia," Zia smiled at her mother hearing her words and nodded. She closed her eyes slowly and made her wish. After that she opened her lashes and the very first thing her gaze caught was those green orbs staring at her because its owner was standing in front of her. She gawked at him through the fire of those burning candles. "Now blow the candles…." Cia's voice made her shrug and then she blew the candles. Everyone started clapping and wishing her whereas she grinned at everyone except that one person. She did her best to avoid his entire presence as much as possible because his mere presence was making her remember what had just happened between them just a while ago and she didn't want to remember it, not even in her dreams again because that was a living nightmare for her. "Once again, happy birthday," Zale fed her the cake to which she smiled and returned the gesture. Zia fed the cake to her parents and grandpa and then extended it t
A knock on the door grabbed the ladies' attention who were present inside Zia's room. They turned their heads and saw Zale standing at the door. Cia passed him a smile before siding away because she knew he was there to see how beautiful his little princess was looking in that dress which they both had selected for their daughter's birthday party. Zale looked at his child and immediately his smile turned more wide by watching Zia. He walked towards her and Zia wrapped her arms around her dad. "This dress is so beautiful, dad. Thank you so much for this," Zia uttered, smiling. Zale took out her face and planted a gentle peck on her head. "It's looking beautiful because my Zia has worn it," Zia giggled hearing her father. "Well…you can also compliment the other ladies present inside this room too, boss," Violet said, who was also there along with Zia's best friend, Riley. Zale chuckled and complimented them and then fixed his eyes on the love of his life, his wife…his Cia…. Cia'
"Happy birthday, Zia….," She slowly unlatched her dark black lashes hearing her parents' voice. She adjusted her sleepy vision to the light of the morning and a big smile crept on her pouty rosy lips by watching those two favourite faces of her life.She got up from the bed and opened her arms wide for both of them. With a smile, Zale and Cia hugged their daughter and kissed both sides of her temple."Happy birthday, Zia. Many many returns of the day, my child…." Zale spoke, caressing her light brown hair. Her alluring light blue eyes gleamed up in happiness."Thank you so much, dad…." She again hugged her father. His smile widened as he caged her back. His daughter was his life and the ultimate source of his happiness."Did you already forget about your mamma, Dad's princess?" The father-daughter duo pulled back and chuckled by hearing Cia. Zia stepped closer to her mother and embraced her."How can I forget about this beautiful face of my mamma. It's my everything," Zia said and p
"Careful, Cia….. " Zale uttered while watching his 9 months old pregnant wife who was playing with that kid, Damien. They both were chasing behind a butterfly in the garden of his manor. She was taking her steps slowly while holding the hand of Damien. They both were giggling which made Zale chuckle too. That kid had grown really close to both of them, especially Cia in these past 9 months. Once in a week, he always came to visit Cia with his father or sometimes even with his both parents during his weekend days. The Karlson family had also developed a very close relationship with Cia and Zale because of their elder son growing fondling towards Cia, Zale and their coming baby. "Oh… . No… it flew away… " The kid, Damien whined, watching that butterfly fly away from the flower. Cia chuckled at his tiny pout."We were not supposed to catch it, Damien," she caressed the boy's head who was pouting in anger."Because if we would have caught it then it might have turned very sad because it
"Damien Karlson," the little boy replied. Both Cia and Zale smiled at him. That boy had beautiful honey tanned skin and jet black hair. His eyes had the lightest shade of green which were twinkling like stars every time he smiled through his pearly white teeth. "Beautiful name and how old are you?" Cia asked, stroking his soft cheeks. The boy beamed in Zale's arms and answered. "I am five," "You didn't get hurt somewhere, did you?" Zale asked the boy in concern because that kid fell with a slight force and it was evident in that thudding sound of his falling. "No. I am fine, sir, " the boy shrugged his head while looking at Zale. "I am a brave boy. I don't cry," Zale chuckled at that kid's answer. Indeed that little being seemed brave. He patted his head. He didn't get very well with kids but this kid appeared to be different and he liked it. "Damien…" that voice grabbed the couple's attention and they saw Mr Karlson approaching them. "What are you doing here, Damien? Your mo
Soft and gentle blow of air was grazing against her face, making her golden strands of hair bounce in happiness. A small smile was playing over her lips as her azure eyes were staring at the beautiful horizon through her window. She closed her lashes and inhaled the fresh breeze of the evening which jolted her heart in content. She was enjoying the alluring sunset when she felt those arms wrapping around her waist from behind."I love you…." That raspily husky voice whispered in her ear and pecked below her ear tenderly. Her heart tingled, hearing that voice and feeling that touch. She wrapped her arms over his and leaned against his warm chest."I love you more," Her answer brought a beam to his face. He pecked her temple and embraced her more firmly. "So how was your day at work, Mr Alcazar?" She asked him, staring at the sky which had worn an enchanting shade of orange and slightly yellow. "Well…I attended some meetings, signed some papers, scolded some of my employees and miss
"Erya…?" Zale uttered, bewildered, by watching her there but he felt relaxed too as he thought she had come there to rescue them. She had come there with his men so that they could help them in standing against Blake's men but his relaxation turned into confusion when he felt Cia tightening her hold around his palm.He tilted his head and found her glaring at Erya with her glossy eyes. His brows wiggled in untidiness until he heard those words coming out from her mouth."Stay away from him, Erya…don't you dare to hurt him," Zale's eyes widened, hearing Cia. He couldn't understand what was happening there. Why would Erya want to hurt him when she had stood by him always? She worked for him then what exactly was wrong there?Cia gritted her teeth at Erya who was silently peering at both of them until now and then her gaze trailed towards Blake's lifeless body which made her fist her palms."So you succeeded in killing him,"Erya finally opened her mouth. Zale tossed his head to look at
Zale got back his consciousness which made him slowly unlatch his lashes. He opened his eyes and his gaze met with nothing except darkness. He blinked and tried to move but that was where a sharp pain engulfed almost each and every part of his body, especially his head and arm. He growled in pain and attempted to clutch his head but a sound of iron chains rustling echoed in that darkness, making him aware that his arms were tied with them so that he couldn't move. Clenching his jaw, Zale started wiggling in those chains aggressively when suddenly a dim light shot open, penetrating that voracious darkness. "So my dear cousin is finally awake,"That voice made Zale snap his head upward and his bloodshot eyes filled with a rapacious deadliness by watching the owner of that voice who stepped inside through the door.A cunning smirk was playing on Blake's face as he approached Zale whose wrists and legs were chained and the iron chains were attached to the walls. "I was waiting for you
"Drop your gun, Blake Alcazar….," That rapaciously cavernous voice roared, making Blake grit his teeth. After he and Ashton attacked Zale's main warehouse together, he found out that it was a trap to catch him in it. Zale and his guards were already aware of his attack and they were already prepared about it and not only this, Ashton and his men were playing with him too as they were all involved in Zale's plan of trapping him and betrayed him flawlessly. Zale, Ashton and their men guarded Blake and his men completely as they were more in number. "The game is over now, my dear cousin," Zale's predatory gaze met with Blake's furious ones for the first time in half a decade. Both the men were standing in front of each other after almost 5 years. The last encounter they had with each other was at one of the hideouts of Blake's where Zale invaded his territory and killed each and every man of his there on spot because he got the information that Blake was planning on attacking him and