"Lately, I keep thinking about my son, our son. I miss him so much…"Jake interrupted her, disgust stirring in his eyes. "I won't believe a word you say until you do a maternity DNA test to attest to the fact that you are my son's mother."This was what Maddie, who had already bathed Andrew, dressed him in his pajamas and tucked him in bed, walked into. Andrew had been so tired that he had fallen asleep the moment his head had touched his pillow. According to his narration in the car of how his day had went, Maddie could understand why the boy had been so tired. From baking cookies with his grandma to playing golf, and then going grocery shopping… the boy had a quite eventful day. Just like herself.Maddie didn't go down the doorsteps but stayed right out the door leading inside, her eyebrows were furrowed closely together as she tried to understand what was going on in front of her. "I will gladly do the maternity DNA test," the woman said, and then tugged on the hair on the back o
Just like she had planned, Maddie was up very early the next day. She quickly showered and got dressed, and then made her way out of the room. First she made her way to the kitchen on the second floor, deciding to fix a quick breakfast for both her brother and Jake. Jake barely ate breakfast as he often left for work so early in the morning, having only a cup of coffee at most. And since Mathew started working for him, she doubted that he did either. Well, she was going to make sure that they both didn't skip breakfast today. The food was ready in no time and she packed them in two places while leaving some in the microwave for Andrew and herself, so they could have a bite of what she had made later. Picking up one of the plastic takeaway container she had used in packing the food, she found a fancy bag in one of the cabinets and placed it inside. Afterwards, she made her way out of the kitchen, approaching the stairway, and then quickly making her way downstairs. She soon stepped o
"So she really is my son's mother?" Jake's voice was low and cold, disgust playing in his eyes as he looked up from the maternity DNA test result in his hands to look at Micheal who had been the one to deliver the test result to him just a few minutes ago. "Well, according to the the test result, she is. She is Andrew's mother," Micheal declared. Just then, the door opened and Steve Wills stepped in. "So?" Jake fired at him the moment he stepped in. "Her name is Laura Montenegro, an Italian immigrant. She has lived here in Los Angeles California since she was seven. She started working as a sex worker at sixteen years of age and have had a total of three kids, excluding your son, all in foster care. She is currently a VIP stripper slash sex worker of an exclusive nightclub downtown called Cloud Nine owned by the Jefferson brothers…" Jake interrupted Steve with a wave of the hand. "I don't need all that information. I just need to know if the story fits. Where was she on the night
"Mummy, let's play hide and seek," with a bored yawn Andrew ended his words as he got off the sofa turning to Maddie with one hand outstretched while his other hand reached for the remote control to turn the television off. "Okay," Maddie muttered with a smile, accepting his tiny hand in hers, and then pulling him close, ever so gently to pinch his nose. He giggled, pushing her hand away and leaning his body backwards playfully but she still managed to pull him closer towards herself again, ruffling his curls this time. Although Maddie found it quite unexpected, that is Andrew's sudden request to play hide and seek with her, she loved it. After all, she felt that the lad didn't play as a child enough. She had only seen him in play mode once and that was the day they had gone to the park, when he had played with Sheila… He was always so serious, Andrew Conat, either reading, playing his violin, painting, going for basketball practice with his dad on weekends… He was only ever doing
Maddie was out of breath when Jake finally broke the kiss, pulling slightly away from her while maintaining his grip on her waist.She could see it so clearly, the various emotions playing in his eyes. Desire. Hunger. Love?"To be continued," his voice came out as ragged as his breath, after an entire minute of just staring at her, and then his hand moved to caress her cheek ever so gently. She inhaled sharply under his touch, very aware of the turmoil raging within her. She couldn't help but feel excited of the promise his words seemed to give."Do you mean it?" Maddie blurted out."Mean what?" Jake raised an eyebrow.Shaking her head, Maddie muttered, "Nevermind," and then averted her gaze from him, saying, "I should go check on Andrew," and then she dashed away.A chuckle escaped Jake's throat as he watched Maddie hurrying away. And then he muttered in a voice so quiet, "Of course I mean it silly wiffey. I mean it that I miss you. Mike was right, I am really falling for you."*****
"Remember that reality show we love to watch," Maddie started and Andrew hummed to show her that he was listening."That episode where that little girl acted so oblivious just so she could get the other kid to tell her something she wanted to hear, you remember that?" Maddie ended with a question to which Andrew nodded to.He could recall the episode she was talking about. What he didn't understand was what that episode had to do with the present situation."Well, I was doing something similar to what that little girl had done. I just wanted your dad to say it to me, that he regards me as a part of the family. I know it doesn't really make any sense, but I just needed to hear him say it. I wanted…""Assurance," Andrew surprisingly completed her statement compelling a smile to curve her face, happy that he now got her. A small smile was now playing on his lips."It's true what the book says, your gender is so complicated. I mean you clearly already knew but just wanted to hear him say
The sound of a car honking from a distance, that is, the gate, got Maddie springing to her feet from the bed. Jake who had been sitting on the chair by her study table also stood up. Maddie moved to the window and looked down and on seeing a car driving into the mansion, she started for the door but Jake intercepted her movements, moving his body to block her path before she could get to the door. "What are you doing?" she asked him with a glare. "Wiffey," his hands moved to rest on both her shoulders. "You can talk to him when he is sober." Maddie let out a sharp breath. "I am just going to check if he is doing okay. If he is drunk then he wouldn't be able to get off his clothes and might just sleep with them on, plus he might get nauseous during the night and might need someone to help him to the bathroom and…" Tears pooled in Maddie's eyes as she spoke and her voice trailed off in the end before she could let out all the words she wanted to say. Jake just pulled her into his e
****WARNING***** This chapter contains sexual content that may not suitable for readers below 18! ************ "I want to do a lot of things to you Maddie Conat but I don't want to scare you so I am holding back," Jake's voice came out as a quiet whisper, his eyes searching Maddie's eyes, with both his hands resting on the small of her back, pulling her even more closely against himself so that there was no space between their bodies but the fabrics of their clothes. His breath was hot, fanning Maddie's face and because she was right on top of him, she could feel his hardness pressed against her in her most sensitive place with nothing but the fabrics of their clothes separating them. Weirdly enough, this awareness of how he was already aroused, didn't scare her, not entirely, it was instead provoking a whole new feeling to spring forth within her. In between her legs, she started to feel a slick sensation. Maddie inhaled sharply, and then muttered in a voice so raspy, "Kiss me.
The sun was slowly dipping below the horizon, casting a rather warm and golden hue over the serene seascape. The air was cool and soothing. The gentle sound of waves crashing against each other gave off a a soothing backdrop to the scene. Along the sandy shore, an aisle was crafted, adorned with seashells and colourful flowers. Audrey had been the one in charge of all the wedding decorations and she had done one hell of a job! The salty breeze carried with it a sense of anticipation, mingling with the laughter and chatter of everyone gathered, half of which the wedding couple didn't even know. Being the global favourite couple, people had come for their wedding from all around the globe. The place was packed full. It was a good thing that the private beach was immensely spacious. Underneath beautifully constructed bamboo arches, adorned with billowing fabrics and fresh blooming flowers, the guests were sitting in groups. A romantic melody soon started to play and the procession
The long awaited day of the trial of the state versus Linsley Conat finally came. As the masses were now actively involved in this case, Linsley Conat had been unable to bribe her way out of prison. The few people she knew in power in the judiciary system refused to help her. Her last resort, which had been to fake mental illness, had fallen apart because her son had made sure to cut her off completely from those that might be able to help her fake the reports and all the other necessary documents. Backed in a corner, helpless, all she had been able to do was wait dejectedly in her cell for the day of her trial…"All rise!"Everyone in the courtroom rose immediately as the command from the judicial assistant rang out. The judge stepped in and it was after he took his seat that he muttered a lazy, "Sit!" and everyone else in the courtroom took their respective seats.From across the courtroom, Linsley's almost lifeless eyes caught sight of her son and she gave him the most deathly st
It was all over the news the next morning being a Saturday, every news channel was airing it. Newspapers, magazines both online and in hard copy print all carried the news of the arrest of Linsley Conat. The news however didn't say under what grounds she was arrested but in the news published by Starlight Media agency, they announced that the son of Linsley Conat, Jake Conat had agreed to an exclusive interview to discuss the subject of his mother's arrest and give them all the scoop there was. The interview was scheduled for the next day being Sunday. The internet was in a frenzy. Jake got a call from the company warning him not to come because the paparazzi were everywhere. Even the security stationed far ahead at the entrance of the street leading to the mansion had called to inform him that the paparazzi were gathered there as well. Thankfully, the paparazzi couldn't get into the street because of the tight security at the entrance so they couldn't get anywhere close to the ma
It was a lot. Everything that had happened in the past couple days. It was too much revelation. She was angry, bitter, sad, frustrated, and hurt but most of all, what she felt the most was fear. The fear of losing the love she shared with Jake. The fear of losing the happiness he had brought into her life. The fear of losing the peace he had brought her. The fear of losing the complete perfect family she had envisioned. The fear of losing her brother even. It was because of this fear that she hadn't come to a decision all the while or even address the situation. Now she was ready. She knew what she had to do. Karen had ended their session with the words, "Maddie dear, don't forget that the past is past. It actually has no control whatsoever on your present or future, not unless you allow it. Your happiness does not lie in the past but in your now." Karen's words had been the final push she had needed to come to a decision… "Welcome mummy," Andrew who was in the living room rushed
Maddie had been sitting right across Karen for roughly fifteen minutes already, yet she hadn't said a word other than the greeting she had muttered to the lady when she had first stepped in. The warm smile playing on the therapist's face didn't falter, she continued waiting patiently for Maddie to speak. Drawing a sharp breath, Maddie finally opened her mouth to speak. "I umm, it's umm, complicated. I don't even know where to start." Karen's smile widened. "You can start anywhere you like Maddie. " The way Karen's office was designed, it was a modern office setting with an office table and a chair, and then across the table on the other end were two other chairs, arranged to slantingly face each other. There were a stretch of cupboards right behind the office table and chairs, at the far end of the wall, it contained drawers containing files of patients. Ahead of the office table before one got to the door or if one came from the door, were two adjacent reclining sofas. This w
"Idiot!" Linsley cursed under her breath the moment Stephanie was gone, kicking at her feet in fury, and just then her phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID and then picked the call rather hurriedly. "So, have you found that fool Harry?" she asked the person on the other line. "No we haven't. He seems to have disappeared," came the reply from the person on the other line. "Then find his f**king family fool and use them to lure him out!" She practically yelled into the phone. "Well, umm, his father and younger sister have disappeared as well. I think your son is protecting them by keeping them hidden somewhere." "Arrrgh!" Linsley screamed, tossing her phone across the wall in anger. "Incompetent fools!" she cursed, and then started to parade about the room. Her son was protecting Harry! Was he f**king insane? He had threatened to send her to jail but it had just been an empty threat, right? Well, she was beginning to think of the threat as more than just an empty threat.
Jake couldn't believe she was really in his arms. Sleeping so soundly with her face pressed against his chest. He had been on his way out to get himself a fresh cup of coffee when the knock on his door had sounded. He had immediately known it was her. So, he had quickly answered the door and alas! It had been indeed her!Even though she had not exactly voiced out her reason for being there, he had seen it playing so evidently in her eyes. But then, there had been conflicting emotions playing in her eyes too and she had almost scurried away. Thank goodness he hadn't let her! He hadn't known where the courage had come from to ask her to stay and let him cuddle her. He had almost thought she wouldn't stay or let him even as much as touch her but she had agreed. She had stayed and now she was in his arms.However, Jake didn't know whether to be pleased or not. It was almost like she was giving herself one last time to be with him, and then afterwards she would leave him for good. It wa
"You umm, you have something on your mouth," Jake's voice sounded seconds later when Maddie didn't look away like he had expected her to when their gazes first locked. His shaky voice gave away his nervousness. He wasn't lying though, she did have food particles smeared on one corner of her lips.On hearing his words, Maddie reached for a serviette piece on the table to wipe her mouth all over as Jake hadn't specifically pointed out the part of her mouth that was smeared with food particles. And she wasn't ready to ask him for specifics. As she performed this action, Jake found his eyes lowering to her lips, swallowing as he remembered how it tasted. She finished cleaning her mouth, her eyes returning to him and catching the desire playing in his eyes. Her gaze on him turned into a glare and he quickly looked away from her feeling slightly embarrassed. "Mummy, can you please pass me the ketchup?" Andrew's voice was Jake's saving grace as Maddie averted her gaze from him to her s
Jake did well to stay out of Maddie's way for the rest of the evening. Even skipping dinner. He was already content enough that she had returned to the mansion although he knew that her reason for returning was most probably because of her son. It had been evident in her face earlier when she saw him after getting out of the car. The way she had turned away from him so swiftly. He was pretty sure that if she could, she would have dug a hole and hidden herself in it right there and then. It was how much she despised him now. Well, she did have every right to. Closing his laptop, Jake rose from his chair and started to make his way out of the office study. He proceeded towards the kitchen in the second floor, opening the refrigerator to take out a foil covered plate. The plate contained the quesadilla pizza his son had given him earlier saying that Maddie and him had baked it and kept some for him. He knew that them keeping some for him was all his son and not at all Maddie's decis