TAKEN two
Allen jam the door of his room in outrage. He knew what he was upset about but he didnt know how, what or who to pass his anger on. He also didnt know if he should take the blame. He was tempted too long. Too long. In the same house.He felt guilty. He had touched her. Touched Stella.His brother's wife!
"You have to go. I don't like when Stella is home alone. Moreover, its an heavy rain"These were the words he hearkened to. He would never think of coming home when Stella was home alone. He has been strong for months now and would always push her away when she comes. But yesterday?. He was desirably weak. He couldn't resist her any longer.
He knew he was doomed when he got down from the car last night and saw her wet in that cloth, his body was ready but he tried his best to control it. And when she touched his chest down to his waist, he felt aroused but gripped her hands to discard any more temptation moves.Too bad he still ended up in her bed.
He felt bad she won after months of trying. He felt bad he betrayed Marcus. Felt worse he broke the 'man cannot resist a woman' rule. He felt nothing but self reproach. He didnt know how he was going to continue living in the same house with Stella and Marcus. Would Stella blackmail him? No. He doesn't think so. He was in full charge of her yesterday and knew what he was doing, and there were no cameras in the house. There was no evidence it happened.
Guess he was lucky
"No one has to know."Stella had reassured him last night whenever he tried to stop. He believed she was matured enough to keep it from her husband, After all, she wanted him!. Allen sighed. "Its gonna be fine Allen"he said to himself promising to keep the situation totally normal. He was going to relate with the couple like he used to.
He locked the door of his room and head to the bathroom for a morning shower.
A night like that would need a lot of water down the drain.
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Stella caressed her self in the bathroom as she wouldn't get rid of last night adventure from her mind. She loved all the swirl,rub,tug,crush,tweak,finger,glide,seize ,thrust, he put her through yesterday. Never in her marriage has she received something has experienced as that. She loved how he took control of her, she barely did anything. She has never been this satisfied before and now she wants more. She didnt care if it wasn't with Marcus, no one has to know after all. She touched some parts of her body as she recap last night again, she swing her hair back and forth in the shower as she moaned with pleasure. She wanted Allen again and so she prayed for more overnight business opportunity for her husband.Wife material.
Her phone rang and she peeped from the bathroom curtain to see who it was. She moved out of the bathroom and picked a towel as she rubbed her hands dry and answered the phone before it hung up.
"Beautiful morning milady"The voice on the other end said with beaming tone. His voice was a morning call, adorable to hear this early.
"It isn't a great morning without you here" Stella gave a disappointed tone believable enough over the phone. One might call it pretence, but she had cultivated the habit of saying this words whenever Marcus wasn't around, but maybe today words was a lie as she wouldn't stop smiling at her mirror reflection recalling last night.
Every part of her body reminded her of his touch and Marcus call was just a memory refresher
"I missed you too Stella. But you know the deal. If it isn't important, i won't go for it. Anyways i sent Allen home so you wouldn't get scared with that heavy rain. He came home right?"Marcus asked for confirmation from his wife whose smile widened and she brushed her lips with her thumb.
"Yes, he came home"
Well he did.
There were brief whispers over the phone as Marcus spoke to some people about business. Stella on the other hand admired her waist in the mirror.
"Good. I would be home soon. Made breakfast already?"He had a rough night, he was expected to be welcomed home with breakfast."No. Just taking a shower""Mm. You woke up late? Unusual""It was a long night Marcus"It was.
Few more conversation went on between the couple, there was a bit of flirting and silence and he finally hung up. Stella returned her phone to where it was and slide into the bathroom back. This time she hurriedly took a shower.
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"Allen?"He heard a seductive voice at his door and then a knock. He was on his personal computer doing business and he shut the laptop furiously when he recognized the voice as Stella's voice at the door. He rubbed his face with his hands and let out air from his lips.He was suddenly sweaty.
"Do you want your breakfast here? Or at the dining?"the voice again.
"I'll join you at the dining"he said without thinking twice. Hormones rushed him at the thought of Stella bringing his breakfast to his room. Who knows what she was wearing. Who knows what she was planning. Who knows if she was really bringing food to his room or 'food'. He heard footstep away from his door and hit his fist on the bed. He was thinking of living normally with this couples but his heart rate just increase with just a breakfast request. How was he going to handle the rest?
He couldn't do this to Marcus or himself
He was separated from his older brother for over 10 years,their parents filed a divorce and took custody of each of them going separate ways. Marcus met Allen on a business trip. Allen was a personal assistance to a friend of his, hearing how Allen has been a positive influence in his friends business, Marcus stole his brother back and told him to come live with him. And Marcus business has been booming till today. Allen was smart and innovative. And yes, he was handsome. Marcus was 7 years older than his brother and not only did the age difference tell in their body, Marcus was too lazy to work out or look too good like 'them youths'. He almost has a stout stature, round and not too tall. Allen's masculine figure was just an excuse for Stella's cheating. She did what she wanted to do. Allen or not!
Allen never told his mother he was at his brother's place. Neither did Marcus tell his dad his brother was staying with him. They had to keep both parents unaware to avoid conflict. These parents wanted to prove how well they've taken care of their sons, this wasn't a good time for the brothers to start that drama. Allen owe himself to his brother as there has been a big difference in his life since they started staying together. The past four months has been part of the best time in his life. He wasn't going to ruin this by acting awkward after what happened between him and Stella.
He walked out of his room and head to the dining hall which was just a short walk from the rooms. He could see Stella sitting on one of the chairs with big smile but he jerk himself off naughty thoughts. She literally changed his state of mind. He got to the dining table and gave her a short smile.
"I see the craft in your cooking Stella"he grinned at the love shape Stella made with the bread which he genuinely thought was a waste of resource. He saw her smile at his compliment and it upset him from his inner mind. She smiled with victory, she made sure she smiled to his face that she got what she wanted and that was what was obnoxious about it. " It wasn't worth it though "he said taking a seat crunching bitterly on the bread
She chuckled at his criticism, she wasn't that bothered because she just finished hearing a kudos from him. She knew he was just pissed about what happened between them, so she waved the insult. A little no from Allen wouldn't change a thing. "I made it in that shape because Marcus..." she didn't finish talking when the door bell rang. "Here he comes" she said and stood up from the table, adjusting her 'very short' gown that he just seemed to notice now, pushing up her boobs out of the clothes slightly, she gave a short catwalk to the door.
"Darling.."A blithesome Stella welcomed her husband as they spent few seconds kissing by the door.TAKEN three He couldn't figure out the right words to use for Stella. But 'pretender' was definitely a part. He gave her stances to use yesterday, styles he hasn't tried out for months and she ran to Marcus like she's been craving for a kiss for years. He wasn't jealous, but he was furious, it annoyed every cell in him. That welcoming face she gave her husband was a top notch act. How could someone who did the unsaid be so free with the victim. Talking about the victim, he was going to take it as he was raped only that its sounds so untrue hearing from someone that took over the lady in bed yester-night. Master craft. " You made the love shape!"Marcus grinned as he saw his food from afar served neatly and beautifully on the plate. His stomach grumbled at the sumptuous looking food. Stella helped him with his bag and left the dining room while Marcus moved to the dining to eat his food. "How's th
TAKEN four. Allen heard a knock on his door and stood up, he stopped at the door before trying to open it. He was not expecting anyone this late. He recalled the couple flirting their way into the room. And there were no helps in the house. He was rather annoyed than surprised when he saw Stella at his door. This was his brother's wife who left him at the dining few hours ago to the room. He didn't know why she came but was angered by her guts. This wouldn't be as easy as he thought, she was pestering him more than he imagined. Such disrespect for my brother" he spat at her. "C'mon, he's asleep"she said with a short devious smile. They stared at each other for some time, while he tried to figure why he should let her in and why he should throw her out. He had answers to both. He could let her in and give in to their new found relationship and he could throw her out and give room for more problem for him in the house.
TAKEN five ~~~ A sleek exotic ride pull into the compound 30 minutes after Allen and Marcus left. Stella's ecstatic smile was enough to welcome the 'stranger' into the house. But when the figure come down from the car, she let out some resentment. "We need to talk!" she said walking into her house giving acceptance of entrance to the stranger behind her. Following her, this person could not help but admire her feminine hygiene and also her charisma. Stella possessed one thing, and that was the confidence she had, whether good or bad, she was confident about it and looking at the position 'he' was in her life, he liked that side of her. Immediately she closed the room door behind him, he carried her on his waist and wrapped her legs round him kissing her neck forth and back, she groans distastefully and tried pushing him away. "I said we need to talk" she grunts her word. He paused for a moment and then dropped her gently.
TAKEN six "Its just you?" Stella asked with a hint of delight on her face,her cheek puffed into a big smile and her eyeball grew. She looked around again and peeped over Allen's shoulders to check if Marcus was behind him. He wasn't."Its just you!" she exclaimed cheerfully and drag him into the house turning the key behind her. "Where's Marcus?" she managed to ask "He would be home in an hour time" Allen bitterly said "That's such a long time" she laughed and packed her hair up. "Allen.." she called him and moved to him, he moved back so she wouldn't touch him and held out his hands to stop her. "What? You haven't made a decision yet? You have no choice Allen!" "No one is going to know?" he gathered all his courage and asked She became giddy all of a sudden "Definitely!" there was so much assurance in her words and tone. He was certain they bo
TAKEN seven He couldn't miss his appointment this morning neither could he tell Allen or Stella who he had an appointment with. He just needed to be there, and yes this early. It was this important. After getting home late at night, he met Stella sleeping but he never tried to disturb her, what was he supposed to do again, lure her to an unwanted sex? No, it was also a stressful day for him so he needed rest. They both had a peaceful sleep. He didn't say much to her this morning too, he had woken up early and he didn't dress up for work. He was just casual. It upset Stella he didn't tell her where he was heading to. He didn't like the mood he left Stella this morning and he knew he would definetely be questioned when he gets back but he needed to meet up this early and he also knew how proud Stella would be if she finds out what he was up to. He could feel her rage presently at home, but he promised himself to buy her a bribe on his way
TAKEN eight Stella drove into Rose's compound with full speed and as she got down from her car, she dashed to Rose's room which was wide opened. Sometimes she wondered why Rose husband doesn't come home by this time. "Rose!" she shouted her name with more urgency and shock glaring at the position she was on the bed. "He's just an house boy!" she spat. Stella was happy she didn't see the boy naked. If she had, she would literally beat him out of the room like that. She always told Rose not to deal with people that would disrespect her, but her friend wanted young blood anyways. Thank goodness it was just Rose's upper body that was naked and the boy was under the bed spread with only his head popping out. "A boy with big property... girl you just ruined the moment, why didn't you even knock?"Rose grunts. Privacy was not included in their friendship rules, this wasn't something to hide. Rose probably just said it
TAKEN nine Let's make a baby? That sounded ridiculous to Allen's ears. This was someone who left the house earlier,furious at her husband. Giving unneccesary reasons why a baby shouldn't be involved .What changed?Allen stared closely at Stella, he wanted to observe if she was being sincere about this. After all this was the woman who wanted him on her bed and threatened him not to back off since they were still going to work out. They had to work. Marcus sober state didn't lighten up immediately. Stella had walked in on him too soon he wasn't sure how to react. And what she said? They should make a baby? If she was serious about this then there was something wrong,he remembered vividly his instructor assured him she would agree to it , he argued that she won't, although he didn't know why it got her upset but he was too angry at himself for taking an advice that is ruining his marriage Basically,
TAKEN ten He wore a neutral gray three button suit, a modest bright red tie and a white collared shirt. He had groomed his short black hair and was also wearing a closed toe oxford black shoe with gray pants. It was not his first day at work but he needed to give a smart impression. He was the new boss, he had to set standard. He moved out of his room to join his brother outside the house, Marcus was beside his car together with his wife, she was knotting him up and they were having a discussion. Recalling what transpired between them yesternight didnt pester Allen much, as awkward as it sounded, he was cool with it. Stella's new found friendship with him is giving him much confidence and liberty, he was just bothered at the pretence Stella gave his brother. He felt sorry for Marcus and also didn't like that he was the problem between the couple. They both looked perfect together. When was this going to end an
AUTHOR'S NOTE.LESSONS?Not all story has a morale lesson, but luckily TAKEN does. Being set in a Marriage standard, there was bound to be something to learn, maybe one or two or even more.You see, a big fact about fictional story is that 90 percentage of those reading can relate to 75 percent of the scenes and conflict because we are our own story.But note that if you're facing the same thing in a story you read, it doesn't have to end up the way the story did.I wouldn't point out the characters mistake as wrong nor would I point their achievement as right. Because we all have different point of view.Whatever felt right in this book to you is right and whatever is wrong to you is wrong. No matter what any other person says.FAVORITE CHARACTER?Maybe I should announce my favorite character. Haha. But it doesn't make any other character feel less important.Your favorite can be the Protagonist or the Antagonist
TAKEN intro poemSHE FOUND IT HARD TO RESIST HIM, AND NEITHER DID HER WEDDING RING.PEOPLE CALLED IT CHEATING SHE CALLED HIM A MEANINGFUL TOOL.A BLISSFUL MARRIAGE WITH A MASCULINE ATTRACTION.WHAT A DISTRACTION!"NO ONE HAS TO KNOW" HE SAID TO HER TOO.TAKEN middle poemSHE WAS STUCK BETWEEN TWO THINGS: SEDUCTION AND MARRIAGEONE HER GUILTY PLEASURE, THE OTHER HER PEACEFUL LECTURETO GET ONE, SHE HAS TO LOSE ONE.BUT WHO SAID THE TWO COULDN'T BE WON.TAKEN final POEMTAKEN BY A GEEZER WHO LOVED HER LIKE A PHILEEINUNSATISFIED, SHE GOT OUT OF HER INNOUTSIDE LIES HER DEMISE , BUT SHE DIDN'T REALIZEHOOKED WITH HER CONTENTMENT WITH NO RESENTMENTDEATH WELCOMES HER FLAWSCOME IN FRAU.
TAKEN EpilogueFive years laterMarcus stared numbly at the name encrypted on the grave plate, he didn't bring flowers today as he used to. In fact, it's been a long time he was here. He could see the previous ones had withered and so was his feelings. Instead he was there with a three year old girl and a woman in her early thirties beside him. And like he had informed them, he was just going to say his last bye to that woman he once married.He sighed and turned to the other graveyard right beside it.The only regrets he had was not saving Jenifer on time that day. He had seen the message, but he was didn't really think Stella was dangerous to that extent. It was a shame to see three bodies that day and it was the worse moment of his life.Everything came back to him like it was yesterday. How he saw Stella lay lifelessly on the ground that day and Jenifer all burnt up. When he found out about Stella still being pregnant ad losing the
TAKEN- FinalThey had gotten to the location they already set, waiting for their prey. Stella was really happy she was gonna end all this. Marcus already got their ticket and she already has her stuff ready too. After she was done with Jenifer, she was gonna give Spencer the order to to kidnap Flora. Every other thing would be when she gets back with her husband. She knew Marcus would have found out then that she still had her baby. Whatever his reaction was would determine the next step she was going to take in releasing Flora.Rose was with Stella in this, she knew her marriage was not perfect and wanted to change her friend's own too. Friends should be there for each other isn't it. As much as she was hurt by what her own husband did to her, she still didn't want to leave him and she was making this clear to Stella too. They were not happy in their marriage but they were convenient. And she really believe that was importantStella and Rose walks round the roo
TAKEN fifty sevenYvonne stared despondently at Flora. It was like a wasted effort like she thought. Her doubts were obviously cleared and she didn’t need a reason to be here anymore. But it hurts her that Flora wouldn’t be coming with her. She had read about sexual change in taste but never experienced. She knew Flora’s was bound to happen because of her previous relationship and because she was the one who took the first step. But she didn’t want it this fast. She was always concerned about her job, but she still wanted Flora to stay with her.Flora was not happy she disappointed Yvonne when she had to fly down to pick her up, but she really wanted a life with Allen instead. She was more happy with him and wants to start a family in future. She had said sorry to Yvonne countless times. She knew sorry wasn’t going to change a thing, but that was what she could offer at the moment.She had come to pick her remaining stuff fr
TAKEN fifty six.Spencer didn’t understand what was going on in this family, but he definitely knew that it was a conflict he shouldn’t interfere in. But with the kind of amount Stella was offering him, he had to do what she wanted. As far he was going to be safe at the end. He had bargained a certain price for the job, he was not going to do it himself, so he still had other people to pay and he insisted on the high price for Stella.She literally agreed without much bargaining. “You listen and follow my instructions very well. Make sure you get a call from me confirming before you go ahead” she pointed.Spencer nod and gives her shake. “Nice doing business with you Stella” he said and gave a wink.If all the trouble was not so much, he literally wanted to lure her to bed. But he changed his mind, and he didn’t think she’ll let him anyway. She seemed too bothered herself.On getting home, Stella barges
TAKEN fifty five.Maybe she had reconciled with her husband. But Stella definitely had other plans of hers. She had always had. She wouldn’t deny how happy she was to finally get Marcus to forgive her. She really thought she was going to lose the game this time around, but luckily, nature was on her side. Like she had expected, Yesterday sex with her husband was blissful like their marriage was before she destroyed it and before he finally destroyed it too. She didn’t think of Marcus as someone who would cheat on her and maybe that was what gave her too much guts to do so. Also, one cannot tell if eh would change in future. Rose had predicted something like this and it finally happened. Rose was more experienced in the Marriage contract and just like Stella, she had trusted her husband too much. Not until he started sleeping around too. She definitely wanted the best for her friend, so she warned her beforehand. At first Stella was adamant about cheating on Marcus,
TAKEN Fifty four It was his turn to have more frequent sleepless night like Stella have been having. Turned out he was an asshole himself shouting and making a scene about his wife when he was doing the same shit secretly with an excuse of trying to save his marriage. Could Jenifer be right? Stella could suspect them both. But Stella knowing about it? He didn't think so. Marcus couldn't get enough sleep at night. He just kept thinking about what Jenifer had told him. He was caught by mum and that was why she left, she must have been so disappointed in her son, doing the same thing their father did, no one to lay an example. Well maybe Allen was the good one. He was obviously from the mother side. But if Stella knew about it why was she keeping cool. He decided to ask her. But how was he going to do that. He didn't want to be too direct too. He turned to Stella, her eyes was closed as he watch her sleep. Was it time to for
TAKEN fifty threeRose wouldn't refuse a party like this, especially one to support her friend's progress. It was a small dinner party with strict invitations to family and friends, but Rose had so much purpose to be here than that. For whoever's information, she brought the party idea to Stella..After she saw her friend horribly crying at her place telling her about Marcus new plan to get rid of her so he could marry pregnant Jenifer in the house. Rose had immediately brought all these idea and she would support her friend through all this.Flora had help Stella set up, she has no choice anyways. Marcus had been going to work to cool himself down. But, he was home early for the party too. Stella made him promise he would attend.They all sat down at the decorated dining with food and wine on their table. Rose was the first to get up."Let's make a toast to a new life for my friend and Marcus"she raised her glass up"No. not yet"Stella cuts in.