[JANE]
As my eyes slowly opened, the sunlight crept through the room's curtains, and I raised my hand to shield the light from striking my face. Who the hell kept windows open? But I don’t remember having curtains in my unit. I closed my eyes again and stayed there for a while until I felt a terrible pain that seemed to pierce through my skull. This is bad. Am I back to Day 1? Well, shit.
When I opened my eyes again, I saw an unfamiliar ceiling, dark-colored curtains, and unfamiliar covers. I instantly looked on my side, and there’s no one there. I recalled going to the club with Reese, but I have no recollection of what happened after that, and she isn't here right now.
What time is it? I sat up and immediately felt the chilly air inside the room. Hold the fuck up. My eyes widened as I realized I was completely naked behind the thick covers. Oh my god!
My system was quickly startled awake, and panic began t
[JANE] "I wasn't pleased with what you did last night," she said, making me glance down. I closed my eyes and condemned myself silently. Honestly, I couldn't recall anything, and that even pissed me off. Why can’t I remember a thing? Seriously. “I- I don’t know. I’m sorry,” I was swallowing from time to time to calm the loud beating of my heart. It’s a mixture of fear, nervousness, and awe. She’s mad, but why do I like the sound of her voice? The way she scolded me in her deep voice, which sends thrills up my spine. Shit. I am insane for this. I silently gasped when I felt her fingers grazing on the side of my face up to my temple, then moving them to tuck a few strands of my hair behind my ear. Her fingers tingled the side of my cheek, causing chills to spread over my entire body. The constant tingling feeling between my thighs wasn’t helping me to calm at all. Jesus, she’s going to leave me breathless. "I knew you weren't sober when
[KHALI] Being mad is an understatement of what I feel right now. I was scared last night, afraid that she’s going to end the contract. I was in the Casino when she texted me that she wanted to end the contract. I inquired as to her whereabouts, but she did not respond. I tried calling her several times, but she never returned my calls. Luckily, I saw Reese’s post on her SNS; I’m not a stalker type, but I do keep track of all the people connected to Jane. I saw Reese posted a photo of herself and Jane in a club, and I know very well where that club is. So I left the Casino to Hannah and drove straight to that club owned by one of the Mob's members. Yes, N'drangheta owns that club as well. I almost broke the speed limit, but it didn't matter; I was there in less than 5 minutes. I didn't know where to look for her when I got inside; she could be on the dancefloor right now, or she could be at the bar ordering another round of drinks, or she may be in th
[JANE] Okay, the fun stops here. I knew I am doomed the instant she mentioned that I was expecting a light punishment from her. Right, I assumed it was already my punishment. I was still blindfolded when she carried me to the other room. I felt like I just ran a marathon despite the fact that my legs were hanging on her left arm and her other arm supporting my back. I couldn’t stop my heavy breathing, and I knew she noticed how terrified I was. I was so stupid for sending her that text message. I remember now, partly. I was so inebriated that I pulled out my phone and began texting her. To be honest, I was frustrated, or rather, infuriated, that I would have to be her submissive for as long as she wanted, receiving no actual affection from her. Everything is about sex and pleasure. So I started typing on my phone, and in one sentence, I spilled all my heart was screaming about: "I want to end the contract." I considered writing her a lo
[KHALI] A day became three; three days became a week. I gave her time; I let her be. The moment she went out of the door, while Reese’s car horn was honking outside. I knew I should give her more time to think. She sent me a message, and I just agreed to what she wanted. It was partly my fault. My rage and frustration got the best of me. I didn't consider her limitations; I should have thought about that. But she can’t end the contract, I am the only one who has the authority to do that, and I have no intention of doing so. I waited for her to call me, but she never did. Within a week, I never heard anything from her. I can only know what she’s been up to from the person I hired to look after her. I don't care if I appear to be a weird stalker; I need to keep her safe, especially from Nicholas. Hannah told me that Nicholas Terranova became more invincible when he met this person who financed all of his businesses. It's not difficu
[KHALI] You know that every story has a plot twist, right? What happened tonight was one of them. When I walked to where the lady in Kitsune mask was standing, socializing with some men in volto masks, I was ready to approach and talk to her. Inside, the lights were dim, and I didn't think she'd know my intention. But when she turned her gaze to me, my heart almost stopped. It's as if she was aware of my presence all along as if she anticipated my arrival. She excused herself from the men she was talking to. She’s wearing a dress made of silk, with large sleeves that reach from the shoulders all the way down to the heels, a Kimono. She dashed inside one of the rooms on the side, where two tall guys in black suits stood guard outside. Dammit! Did she know about me? The two men blocked my way when I was about to follow her inside the room. I knew I shouldn’t follow her here since there could be traps in this room waiting for me.&n
[KHALI] My life is like a bus trip. There were so many routes and stops, and between those stops, I met new people, those people that I thought would stay permanently in my life. They never stayed, though. Either they abandoned me, or I was forced to abandon them. Another heartbreaking, dull, pointless halt, followed by another. I often wonder when I'll arrive at my final destination. When am I going to quit looking for folks and hoping they'll stick with me? But then it dawned on me that perhaps I am the only one who can decide when I should quit. When I finally found the fulfillment I'd been searching for all these years. But how can I do that, when every time I get to decide who should I spend my final stop with, I started to get scared. I cowered and pushed them away. I drew a line between us. For a brief period, I realized that I was the one shoving them away because of the horrible trauma Carmine Crea had inflicted on me. I turned into a jerk,
[KHALI] I strode towards the building's entrance. It didn't matter whether the guard was ferociously preventing me from entering the building. I had to knock him down, or I might end up killing him eventually if I failed to rescue Jane. Every second counts and I'm not going to waste even a fraction of them. I immediately went inside the elevator and pressed the button to the basement. You might think that this was a dumb move because surely, they will be alerted that someone is coming down to the basement. Yes, it is dumb if I didn’t consider climbing up the ceiling before the elevator door parted. The sound of gunshots greeted me as the elevator door opened, but not a single bullet struck me. I was right; a posse of assassins was waiting for me. I leaped to my feet and began kicking their behinds, punching their faces, and twisting their limbs and necks. I received a couple of kicks and punches, and I came dangerously close to being shot by th
[JANE]It’s been a week since that terrible incident happened. It’s been a week since the endless longing started. Right after I was rescued and after Khali almost lost her life for saving me, she fell into coma. It’s been a week now and she’s not waking up. Every day I come to the hospital to look after her. I never lose faith and hope that she’ll wake up soon. Every night I cry in silence, blaming myself for what happened. It’s my fault that Khali’s not waking up now, it’s my fault that she almost got killed. Jey keeps on telling me that it’s not my fault, she remained strong but I know she’s broken inside. There’s no assurance that her best friend is gonna wake up again. The doctor said that Khali should have woken up but it must be the impact on her head when she fell to the ground that affected her state. She had a large bruise on the right side of her head and on her forehead, and a great
[JANE]A week passed after the incident happened. For me, the last two years have been a roller coaster journey. I never thought my life would change after I met Khali. My life had turned upside down, but I have never regretted it because I met the most amazing person in my life.I felt a pair of soft lips kissing my cheek as I opened my eyes. My favorite set of brown eyes was staring at me lovingly.“Good morning,” she whispered and gave me a peck on the lips this time. I found myself smiling unconsciously. I could get used to this, waking up with her by my side. This is the life I could always wish for, and now, I’m living with it.I wrapped my arms around her torso and leaned my head on her chest. I don’t want to get up yet. I just want us to stay like this for a little while. She kissed the top of my head and brushed my hair, making me feel sleepy once again, but before I could drift into sleep, she
[KHALI] As soon as we walked in, the suite seemed warm and inviting. I wasn't exhausted earlier, but the instant I saw our bed, it felt so tempting that I wanted to take a nap for a while. However, I can’t do that as I have to call my dad and inform him what had happened today. I need to know who the mysterious sniper was because I have a feeling that he’ll come after us. If the sniper knows where we are, hiding in this hotel won't help, and I still don't know his face. Jane was already settled on our bed, and it made me somehow feel at ease that she could finally rest. I'm well aware that I've put her in a difficult situation, and a part of me still feels responsible for risking her life. “You can take a rest. I'll just talk to dad,” I told Jane who just nodded in response. I smiled and kissed her on the forehead. As I headed back to the living room of the suite, so many things were running in my mind. I tri
[KHALI] A loud gunshot roared in the middle of our conversation. I was trying to calm Carmine down, who had a slew of bombs strapped to her body, ready to detonate at any moment. I couldn’t risk everyone’s safety in here. The gunshot, however, did not come from our side. I didn't give the order to kill Carmine. I was about to go near her when the sniper aimed near my foot. I couldn’t get the detonator from her. It seems like the sniper was preventing me to do so. Carmine was shot in the head. She collapsed like a log, and I couldn’t do anything at all. I looked around to see where the sniper was hiding. The bullet definitely came from behind from where Carmine was standing earlier. “Find the sniper!” I yelled. Carmine was already lying on the ground, lifeless. Another gunshot echoed in the field, and one of my subordinates was shot dead. Shit! I’m certain that the sniper wants us all dead. I ran inside the house to find Jane. We need to survi
[JANE]“You stay here. I’ll have to deal with her,” she told me before she pulled her gun and went out of the room. I was apprehensive about what was about to happen. It came as a shock to me to know that Carmine has a son, and Nicholas is probably the father. As much as I want her to pay for all the bad things she’d done, her child has nothing to do with it. The child shouldn’t suffer for what his mother did.I just stayed inside the room and waited for Khali to come back. I’ve been imagining things in my head that maybe Khali already killed Carmine, yet I haven’t heard any gunshots. I took my phone out to see if any of my friends texted or called me. I felt worried about Reese since she told me she was heading to Paris to see me, but I hadn't informed her I was already with Khali. What if Carmine’s underlings got her?I won’t be able to forgive myself if something happens to her. I sighed a
[KHALI]“She doesn’t want to negotiate,” Teddy said over the phone a few hours after I asked him to communicate with Carmine. I heaved a sigh and gulped. I have to try for one last time.“Direct me to her line; I’ll talk to her,” I told Teddy. This will be the last time I’ll negotiate with her. I’ve been planning this for a long time, and I thought of using this plan when there’s no other way to reach an agreement with her.“Alright, I’m dialing her number,” Teddy remarked. After a few moments of silence, I heard the other line ring. There’s a static noise in the background, and finally, she answered.“I said, I don’t want to negotiate. It’s either I die, or she dies!” I heard her voice at the end of the line. I scoffed and laughed cynically.“If you prolong this, you’ll lose everything. Are you that insane enough
[KHALI] I almost regret agreeing to punish her. I was worried she'd hate me again once she woke up. But then she's mumbling my name, saying "I love you" over and over. Hearing such words from her made my heart leap with delight. She meant it. She meant it when she said she loves me and accepts me wholeheartedly. After I untied her wrists and ankles, I went beside her and scooped her in my arms. I never knew cuddling with her could make me feel contented and happy. She's the only person whom I wanted to spend my life with, and at that moment, it's as if everything fast-forwards. I could see myself with her in the future. I'll support whatever she wants to do in life as long as she's here with me. There's just one person I need to get rid of before I can feel at ease. I need to find Carmine and kill her. As long as she's alive, I can't guarantee Jane's safety. I won't be able to forgive myself if something bad would happen to Jane.
[JANE] “I want you to tie me up and punish me,” I told her, and I pulled her close to capture her lips again. I wanted to show her that I love her and I accept her; that rather than changing for me, she can embrace her flaws, and I will gladly accept her wholeheartedly. I understand that she told me not to tolerate her darker side, but I can’t deny that I needed the dominant Khali in my life. I’ve learned to love her sadistic side. There must be something wrong with me, but I couldn’t care less. I love her so much. I could sense a loud thumping of pulses in my ear, and I’m not sure if it’s hers or mine. She gasped for air and pulled away. She was panting as she looked at me. Her eyes were dark in lust, and I could tell I finally pulled her out, the Khali I’ve always loved. She took my hand in hers as she slid off the bed, leaving me seated on the edge. “Hold out your hand,” she ordered. She was looking intently at me as she to
[KHALI] This time, our roles were reversed. I looked for Carmine for days, but she was nowhere to be found. My subordinates were unable to locate her, but I'm not going to give up looking for her, and if I do, she’ll be dead. There's no other way to put an end to this game of hide and seek. Jane stayed on the ranch with me. When she's with me, the days pass by, and there was never a dull moment. It felt like a dream come true for me, having her in my arms when I wake up in the morning. It seemed unthinkable just a year ago, but now, I’m living my life with her. I went to the stable early in the morning. Checking on my horses has become a habit of mine. I named my favorite horse ‘Santiago’. Among the other horses, he is the most well-behaved and powerful. I was patting his head and brushing his long silky hair when I felt a pair of arms wrapped around my waist. I looked back, and there she is, the love of my life. She kissed my nape an
[JANE] I had a nice dream, but it faded the moment I opened my eyes. I was sure I heard someone speak those words.Was it all just a dream? Or did it actually happen? The sunshine streaming in through the window lit up the room where I was resting. Perhaps it wasn't a dream after all. I'm lying in an unfamiliar bed, in an unfamiliar room. I stared too long at the wooden ceiling before I decided to get up and bring my feet to the cold wooden floor. The atmosphere wasn't eerie or spooky. Since meeting Khali, I've grown accustomed to waking up in a different bed, in a different place.Oh, Khali! Where is she? My eyes were all over the place, and my feet brought me out of the room. Her warm gaze greeted me as soon as I opened the door. She's standing there with a tray of food in her hand, which I assumed she had prepared for me.Thoughtful. It wasn’t a dream. Maybe it happened. She u