What do you think of Keith's poem?
Blood rushed to Kaia’s ear as she felt her heart thump wildly in her chest. Her eyes automatically darted between Keith and Aly. The woman beside her lifted her hands in the air, a gesture of surrender. Tears prickle Aly’s eyes and Therese looked behind her to meet the strangers’ eyes.There were two men. One was muscular while the other was lean and quite taller than the average guy. They were both wearing a black parka jacket and a cap to hide their faces. Only the muscular man was wearing a mask. Most importantly, he was pointing a gun towards Therese’s right rib.“Who are you?” She gathered enough courage to ask.“Hand over the kind and you won’t have to know.”“No!”One man chuckled ominously, sending shivers down Therese’s spine. “Are you his mother?”Her heart beat wild at the thought. She wasn’t sure if it was because of fear or for a completely different reason at all. “N-no.”“Then how about you pay what the Desmonds owe us instead?” Therese was trying her best to calm herse
“I will close my eyes and pray that he will ask me, how’s my day…”He already lost count of how many times he pressed the play button.Alone in the darkness of his room, Raven let the light coming from his phone strain his eyes. He didn’t know whether the tears blurring his vision was from too much screen time or from hearing his son’s words.“...will ask me, how’s my day.”He heaved a defeated sigh. Guilt ate him up. He cursed himself silently. He needs to fix things up.“Keith, buddy. Are you still up?” Raven swallowed his pride as he knocked over his kid’s room.The door opened gently and he was greeted by a pair of sleepy eyes and a curious look. Keith gawked at him like he'd seen a ghost.“Dad?” It was a rare occurrence for the father and son to talk like this.“I’ve seen your poetry performance.”“Oh.” Keith averted Raven’s eyes as light pink blush dusted the tips of his ears. Raven’s heart swelled at the cuteness of his son. Then, he did the unexpected.Raven carried Keith and
Raven is feeling a lot of things right now.Thank god, he was able to stop Therese from walking out the mansion and his life! He keeps convincing himself that he’s doing it for the sake of his son but deep down, he knows that there is something else. Something beyond things that involve Keith.Maybe that is why he is a nervous wreck too. He glanced at the clock and saw that it’s already 8:55 in the evening. 5 more minutes and Therese will finally be with him to receive his proper apology in the form of…you know what.He didn’t know why but his hands were sweating. His heart was banging wildly in his chest since this morning. He has been with many girls before but this is the first time he was self-conscious. Raven is not naive to what they had to say about him. He knows that girls fawn over him. He’s rich and handsome and even his body is to die for. If he’s being honest, there’s not much work to do on his part to get them drooling over him.Yet, he decided to spend a good hour inside
“Yokoso!”“Irrashaimase!”Therese couldn’t believe it. She’s finally in her dream country with the most important people in her life right now! If she would die today, she decided there is no better final memory to have. Knock on woods, though. She would still want to experience a lot of things with the two boys.“How are you feeling so far?” Beside her, Raven cradled the sleeping Keith as they boarded in Tokyo international airport. The weather was cold yet the feeling that spread on her chest at the sight of the two was warm. “I’m excited to explore the city! But I guess we need to rest first. Our little guy is knocked out right here.” She whispered-talk as she tiptoed to kiss Keith’s forehead gently.He chuckled as he tightened his hold on his son. “The hotel is not too far from here.”“I’m starving.”“Do you want to eat first or maybe we could just order in?”“Order in for now.” She smiled at the domesticity of it all.“Right. We have the whole week to explore anyways.”When Raven
RIIIIIINGGGG.Today is a beautiful day. Their professor’s sleepy voice was music to Therese’s ears and the boring subject was suddenly her favorite one.“Argh! I really hate that subject! Thank God it’s over.”“Sush, just double your efforts and you’ll be fine.”She was still riding her recent high from Japan and no one could ruin her mood today! Especially not her bestfriend’s foul one.“Wow, what happened to you, girl? You used to hate that prof and that subject more than me!” Aly’s face soured as the two walked to exit the school grounds.Therese browsed through her camera roll, smiling from ear to ear as she swiped through the tons of pictures she took with Raven and Keith. She’s alone in her own bubble now, Aly’s words disappeared in the background.“Hey, I haven’t seen that one yet!” Her bestfriend practically pounded behind her like a dog as she snatched her phone playfully.If today was a different day, she would’ve been pissed by her actions. But again, no one could ruin her
“Raven Desmond.”“You single, handsome?” Erika inched closer, batting her lashes while angling her body lower. Raven gulped hard when he saw her cleavage. “Eyes up. I asked you a question.”Oh god, how could she choose him out of everyone in the bar to flirt with? There was a very drunk and very cleary smitten Jayce beside her for fuck’s sake!She chuckled as satisfaction ran down her spine at the sight of his reaction. “I’d take your silence as a no, then?”“No, I’m…I’m single.” It was pure reflex. It’s not like he’s lying. He is, indeed, single. But the moment he said it, Therese’s face flashed in his mind.If he was still his past self, he wouldn’t hesitate to jump this woman’s skin.“Hmmm. Interesting.”Erika smirked before she brushed her fingers down Raven’s chest. “Dance with me, then?”“Oh. I think I’ll stay here for now.” Raven politely shook his head as he drowned his guilt with whiskey.“Hey, beautiful! Why don’t you dance with me instead? Don’t mind that guy. I bet he’s th
The number you have dialed is unattended. Please try again later. “Please…Raven pick up.”The number you have dialed is unattended. Please try again later.For the past three hours, Therese has been calling Raven nonstop as she lay awake in bed, tears streaming down her face. Leonor Desmond’s words still echo inside her head. Because of him, she learned that words uttered in a harmless way could hurt the most. “I’m sorry, Mr. Desmond. I appreciate the offer but I’m not a person who could be bought.” Therese played their conversation inside her head for the nth time. She remembered how her hands trembled as she stood up against the tallest wall she’s ever encountered. “I’m not buying you, Ms. Barlow. I’m giving you a way out. You’re young, smart, and beautiful. You have a bright future ahead of you and you don’t deserve to be…entangled with our family’s messy business.” In hindsight, she knew he made sense. He’s giving her an opportunity to start again. Money and a scholarship. Wit
“Turn around. I’m not done with you yet.” Sweat trickled down her nape. Therese breathed heavily as she turned to look at him gritting his teeth. “Raven, please. Let’s take a break for a while, hm?” She tried to reach out and brush her fingers on his face only to be slapped away. “No. I say when we stop.” “Ah!” He was dealing with roughly. Far too rough for her preference. Still, Therese let herself be pushed and pulled in bed, hoping that after this, Raven will finally clear his mind enough to talk to her. To hear what she’s about to say. For now, she gripped the sheets tightly and swallowed her cries. “Mine. Fucking mine.” He uttered in a frenzy voice sounding almost like a growl as he lifted her hips up the air and drilled his cock inside her in a brutal phase. He reached to press her beck solidly on the pillow and grabbed her waist hard. His left hand was almost choking her but he didn’t stop. The sound of skin clapping against skin filled the room. Most of the time, Therese
“When is she going to get here?” Keith stared at his toy truck for the hundreth of time as he waited for Stephanie's promise. He still refused to call her his mother at this point. The small circular window that allowed the small room of the yacht to breathe was the only solace he had in his miserable days. At least he gets to see how the sun kisses the ocean good night."Have patience, my son...She'll be here soon." Stephanie entered the room, eyeing the untouched toys and food that scattered around. She took a step closer and knelt before his son who was pouting and glaring at her. "I'm not your son and you have said the same thing since we got here! I wanna go home." He protested bravely, throwing the truck on the wall with much force and making it break. CRASH! Stephanie's patience was wearing thin. She closed her eyes and held herself back from striking his silly little face that resembles his asshole of a father. Fuck, speaking of the Desmonds, why isn't Raven taking her b
“I’m way past revenge. If that’s all you have to tell me, you can scram away.”Warren laid on his prison bed, arms raised to cover his eyes. He contemplated Stephanie's words and their conversation when she visited him.Yes, he was an asshole but not the kind who will use his own flesh and blood for his benefit.He had sinned enough."Warren! Stephanie desperately called for him the moment he turned his back on her. The glass partition almost shook in the intensity of her voice and all eyes in the area was suddenly on them."Have you forgotten about me, then? Don't you remember how you left me in the dirt after you promised me heaven?!" She knocked her hands on top of the table as angry tears started forming at the corner of her eyes. Looking at the state she was in, Warren couldn't help the guilt that rose up his throat. "I was doing just fine! I was...Raven and I were fine. How could you barge in and tempt me with my c-career and..." Stephanie looked down as she bawled her eyes out
“Hello, you must be Keith!” Stephanie flashed a friendly smile towards her son, the mini version of Warren Desmond. And if she squinted a little, she could tell that his eyes were no different from Raven too.Well, it doesn't matter.What's important is the kid's uncanny resemblance to the Desmonds gave her the success of her plans until now. He would exploit it over and over again if it meant furthering her said success. She doesn't feel an ounce of love or attachment to her own son."Who are you?" Keith inquired, tilting his head to the side as he took a bit of his apple bun. After all, he is the product of all her past mistakes. "Oh, your father didn't tell you?" It was after school. Thanks to her men, she found out what school Keith was enrolled at. It wasn't easy. Being the youngest Desmond in the family, his security was top notch. It was a great challenge infiltrating his school. This is a one in a million chance that she must ensure the success of. Stephanie kneeled and r
As much as she tried to hold back her tears, her heart and mind wouldn't cooperate. "Hush, it's okay...I'm not blaming you." Raven gently cupped her cheeks and kissed the trail of her tears starting from her eyelids down to both sides of her nose until he reached her lips. The moment Therese tasted his tongue on hers, she gave in. "'Mmmm sorry. I'll make it up to you." She uttered in what she thought was the most genuine her voice ever sounded. She tangled her tongue with Raven, swallowing his every grunt and groan as she explored the inside of his mouth she once memorized.The rain should have helped drop the temperature inside the car. But it seems like their heavy and passionate kisses and rising body heat dominated the cold. Therese's chest and neck was flushed red while the tips of Raven's ears were tainted pink. "I thought I'd lost you." He mumbled between the kisses, snaking his hands around Therese's neck as he pressed her face closer to her, diving down to suck on the colu
“Raven, are you in here?”Even in his sleep, he was never at peace. Raven grunted as Jayce’s voice clouded his consciousness that kept fading in and out.“Dude, open the door! I have something important to tell you.”He grunted, twisting and turning on his bed. Raven grabbed the nearest pillow as he tried to ignore his best friend's annoying voice in favor of salvaging a little longer sleep."I'M GOING TO TEAR THIS DOWN IF YOU DON'T OPEN IN THREE..."Without any signs of him walking away, Raven grudgingly bolted up the bed and fought his hangover to storm across his room and grab the door knob."If this is about fucking work---""This is about Stephanie and Keith."His hand that had previously attempted to clasp around the knob angrily, tensed due to a completely different reason. Hearing Jayce's news caused his heart to beat rapidly in anxiety.Raven finally turned the knob open to reveal an image of Jayce being a panting mess holding an almost crumpled paper in one hand."What is it
PAST “I’m already here! I’ve done everything you said!” Stephanie fought the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes. At 5AM sharp, she put on her most casual clothes and cover-ups so no one would be able to track her. She made sure to go to the airport quietly and leave her so-called family in favor of a better future. "You fucking told me that you’ll fetch me here yourself.” Stephanie’s heart was banging loudly on her chest as she tried to contain her emotions and the volume of her voice. She’s starting to gather too much attention. But how could she calm down? He told her to leave Keith and Raven. He promised her a secured career. A new beginning. And now… “You’ll be fine. I have my own shits to deal with. You’ll still be under my wing.” He responded nonchalantly and his voice over the phone grated her nerves. "What about your son, huh? What do you think will happen if I expose the news to the Desmonds that Keith is yours?” She tried her best to sound intimidating bu
BAM! BAM! BAM!"T-Therese...Please, I know you're in there. Let me in!" Raven slurred, his vision blurry because of the alcohol he chugged a few minutes later. Despite Jayce's protest, he found himself heading towards Aly's apartment and banging her gate. The doorbell was useless in catching her attention anyway. "Dude. Cut it out. What if someone sees you and makes a mess of your reputation again?" His best friend was having a hard time ripping his practically glued figure to the gate. He looked around to confirm that there are no prying eyes that would put them in danger. Jayce concentrated on pulling Raven's shoulders with all his might but the miserable man wasn't budging. "Fuck, you're as heavy as a boulder." "I need to...hick...see her, Jayce! I need to t-talk to my girlfriend! Hick!" Raven sniffed two, three times before wiping away the stubborn tears that kept intensifying his blurry vision.BAM! BAM!"Therese! T-therese, baby...Open the door and hear me out! I didn't do a
“Are you busy?” “Not really.” There was urgency behind Nelle's voice that Leonor found hard to ignore even if the line of the call was a bit choppy. Today, they had their daily video call at 9AM as the DesmondTech CEO was getting ready for his flight to see her again. He set up his phone while he had his things inside his luggage. This time, he plans to stay longer with Nelle in her hometown so it was given that he would need a lot of clothes to bring. A month or two...yeah, that would suffice his hunger for her presence for now. "I need to tell you something. Do you remember the man who attacked us with a gun?" Leonor stopped folding one of his jackets midway as he focused his attention to her image. "What about him?" Nelle took a deep breath before angling her camera closer to her face. "Well, it seems like the authorities have finally squeezed something out of him. He said he works under a woman named Stephanie White."He furrowed his eyebrows at the name. "Does it ring a be
"Ugh! Were you always this heavy?" Stephanie struggled to breathe as she dragged Raven's unconscious body towards the bed. Well, she realized she shouldn't be complaining when the drug worked wonders! Just one sip from the tea and he was knocked out like a horse in a tranquilizer. She took a mental note to thank that desperate man from Nelle's hometown. He was the one who delivered the drug she now likes to call the wonder sleeper. "Hngh! I..should have..." Stephanie pulled and pushed her ex-boyfriend's body until they reached the entrance of her door. Before executing her plan, she thought of asking one of her men for help but it was too risky to reveal such detail. If she wants to succeed, she must do this alone. "...led us near the bedroom instead, damn it!" She pulled up her curly hair in a bun when she managed to place Raven's body over the mattress, the foam bounced when she practically threw over. Wiping a bead of sweat that travelled down her temple, she proceeded to work