"You need to unwind sometimes too, Penny! You've been working hard for almost six years of your life now! It's good to feel liqour in our bodies, you know," Jessie boredly said as he sat comfortably on the couch in my office.
I smiled at him. "Jess, I have more important--"
"... things to do, and going to the bar is just a waste of time." He cut me off, mocking my favorite words. "Penny, a night of enjoying life won't cost you a billion. I understand that you want to take care of your position and the company that you have built. But, aren't you sick in this office of yours? Don't you want to have something new in your life aside from just facing your computer all day? Come on, Pen."
I sighed. I get his point, though. But I'm just literally not fond of partying anymore. Aside from my primary priority right now is my company and my position, I also have my son to take care of.
A smile escaped from my lips as I thought about Jared.
"And don't you ever say that you have Jared to take care of because really he also wants you to go out sometimes." It seems like he read what's on my mind. He narrows his eyes at me as he stands up, shaking his head at me like he finds something creepy. "Or maybe you're still into your ex-husband?"
My forehead creased. "Jess!"
He continued, though. "Do you miss his touch all the time? And you're afraid of going to the club because you might remember your past with him."
"Okay, okay! I'll join you tonight!"
His laughter roars inside my office. I rolled my eyes at him. He really knows what buttons to push just to make me say yes to him, huh?
"Thank you, Penny! I just need someone to hold on tonight. I promise you, just this night." He smirked devilishly at me.
I shook my head and continued signing the documents on my table.
It's been six years since Ethan and I divorced. I got into a minor accident that night, and it was Jessie who accidentally hit me. When he found out that I was pregnant, he was so guilty about it that he let me live in his house for almost two years until I was fully recovered. I actually had no idea that I was pregnant. I just learned it the day Jessie did.
It was actually hard, striving for success and raising my son. But the pain that I've felt years ago and my son, Jared, were my biggest inspiration to continue striving. Jessie helped me financially, and I'm thankful for it. I'll forever be thankful for having him beside me.
Sometimes, people ask, when are we going to marry each other? I just laugh it off, though, while Jessie would act like he's disgusted with the thought of it. He's more into guys, you know.
I haven't heard anything from the Falcon anymore since I moved my way out of Boston to San Francisco. So far, our life here is okay. I'm already content with it.
That night, Jessie arrived at my house as early as we had planned. He's really excited, huh? I wonder what he's up to and why he's acting so weird.
"I'm going to have my dinner here," he smirked at me.
Wearing his black suit and slacks, he walked into my house like an iron-clad man. If I didn't know what he really was, I'd think he was a fuck boy.
"Dada Jessie!" My son left the couch full of his toys just to embrace his dada.
"Oh, my baby boy, I have news for you."
Jared looked so interested in his dada. "What is it, Dada?"
"Your mom and I are going out tonight! Finally!" Jessie exclaimed.
My son just laughs. "Mommy already told me, Dada. I'm so happy for her!"
Tears started to form in my eyes. I blink up just to remove those. I smiled sadly at myself.
"I won't bring my car. I'll ride with you," I stated as I helped my son's personal maid prepare our dinner.
Jessie looked at me with wide eyes. "No! Of course not!" My forehead creased at his sudden reaction. He laughed nervously. "It will be better if we'll bring our own car."
I sighed in defeat and just nodded.
After having our dinner, I went to my room to prepare. I wear a black sweetheart top and a black mini skirt. I put on some make-up, brushed, and blew my hair down until I was satisfied. I wear my favorite necklace and put on some accessories, and I'm done.
"Are you sure I'm not going to tuck you into your bed?" I whispered at Jared.
He wants to watch me while we leave. I am bothered by it, actually. This will be the first time I won't tuck him in his bed.
He smirked at me and nodded. "Yes, mom. I can take care of myself."
I sighed and nodded after. Every time I stare at him, I find myself dazzling in awe. He really is a carbon copy of his father. All of his physiques were captured by him, and the only thing he got from my genes was my pointed nose. I'm sure he got it from me because Ethan's nose wasn't pointed; it was small.
I walked down the stairs with Jared beside me, and Jessie's jaw dropped when he saw me.
"You look so good—and hot," he mumbled.
I smirked at him. "Let's just go before I change my mind."
I bid my goodbye to Jared one last time until we're in our own cars, driving. I'm following Jessie's car because I don't know the way through the bar he's telling me.
After minutes of driving, we're already here at Morocco's bar. I'm not familiar with this bar, and six years have already passed since I last went clubbing. That's why I just followed Jessie on our way inside. Seconds later, we are already inside. Different neon lights, the smell of cigarettes, and wines greeted us. Each of the corners has people kissing. Well, it's normal.
We went to a table and ordered drinks. Jessie gave me one glass, and I drank it off in just one gulp. He watched me amazingly.
"God, you really are amazing."
I laughed. "I know it, Jess. I've always been amazing," I joked.
I get another glass and drink it as I watch people dance in the middle. Minutes have passed, and we have already drank ten bottles!
My eyes went to Jessie when he stood. "I'm going to dance. Do you want to join?"
I nodded my head and joined him.
"Whoah! Bro!"
I laughed at his old tactics. He's now there, dancing with five boys. What do I expect? I continued dancing alone. I let my hips move sexily as I ran my hands up and down my body. I'm feeling a little bit dizzy because of the liquor I drank a while ago. I closed my eyes as I enjoyed dancing, repeating my movements from a while ago. This time, it was much slower and sexier.
Then, I felt someone behind me. He held my waist to match my moves. He moved closer to me until I felt something poking at my buttocks. He ran his nose on my neck, and I craned my neck to give him more access.
"You're so hot. Are you alone?" His hot breath brings an electric shock to my system. Maybe it's the liquor.
"If you want to know if I'm single, then yes."
I faced him, and my hands immediately enveloped his nape. Now, we're both looking into each other's eyes. I can't see his face that much because of the different lights, but one thing I'm sure of. He's eyes are familiar. It seems like I'm starring at...
Oh, Pennelope! Stop that! Don't you ever think about that man!
His hands then went down on my butt as he pulled me into his body. Now, hotness filled within me as his maleness poked my stomach.
"You're already hard," I whispered, stating the obvious.
He pressed my butt. "Who wouldn't? You're too sexy enough for me to cum in my pants without even us touching."
I laughed. Instead of answering, I kissed his red lips, to which he immediately responded. At this moment, I forgot about Jessie already. What was just left in my mind was the man I'm kissing and the hotness I'm feeling. He bit my lip, and I moaned as his tongue used that chance to explore my mouth even more. When I got my momentum, I fought with his tongue and mimicked his movements. Minutes later, I'm straddling him on a couch. I didn't even know how the hell we got here. I was just too focused on our tongue-fighting that I didn't care about our surroundings anymore.
"Do you want to get out of here?" He whispered heavily as his kisses went down my neck.
I held on to his hair and pulled him closer to my neck, motivating him to kiss my neck harder.
"Yes please,"
It seems like he's just waiting for my approval. He scooped my buttocks, and my feet immediately wrapped around his waist.
"Ugh!" I moaned as his hardness poked my wetness every time he stepped!
"You feel so damn good!"
Now, we're in bed! I have no idea whose bed it is or where we are, and that's the last thing I want to think about right now.
His kisses went back to my lips. This time, we kissed each other like we'd been facing drought for almost a decade. Well, I've actually been facing drought for six years now.
He deepened our kisses as his hands skillfully massaged my breast. My breathing hitched when his lips were now kissing my jaw. I can feel his tongue rolling from my jaw down to my neck.
"Oh!" A moan escaped my mouth as he pinched one of my nipples.
He chuckled, which adds more to the flame I'm feeling. "Your nipples are too hard."
I bit my lower lip and closed my eyes hard, enjoying the sensation he's giving me. My lips parted when I heard my top being ripped off. The next thing I felt was his tongue on my breast. I gasped as I pressed his face too hard on my breast.
Minutes later, he's now on my feet, facing my wetness. I didn't notice that my clothes had been ripped off. When I felt his hot mouth touch my wetness, I felt like my whole body trembled. He's so fucking good!
"Shit! F-Fuck!" I tried to raise my head to watch him eat me, but because the lights were off, I couldn't see him clearly.
He entered me with one finger as his tongue flicked inside my fold. He adds another finger until four of his fingers are already fucking my wetness! I feel so stretched right now, damn! There's a little pain, but because of how skilled he was, he transforms that pain into pleasure.
I felt something building up, and I gripped his head so hard, like I'm holding on to my life. One more flick of his tongue, and my body convulsed. I was trembling and feeling heaven as he sucked all my juices.
"Fuck me, please..." I begged, still tired and lost from the heaven he gave me.
His kisses went up to my stomach and up to my neck until he's back kissing my lips again. I tasted my own juice, and instead of feeling disgusted, I felt pleasured.
"Damn, I want to savor your body all night, but I feel like I'll explode in any minute now."
My reply was only a moan. I don't remember how long we fucked in that soft bed and warm room. I just woke up the next morning feeling so tired, and my head feels like breaking! Damn! I swear, I'm not going to drink again!
My phone rings. With closed eyes, I tried to find it, and when I found it, I answered it.
"Penny! Oh my gosh! Finally you answered!" I groaned when I heard Jessie's voice shouting on the phone.
"You're too loud," I whispered.
I felt someone's arm move around my body, pulling me to his. His body is giving me warmth, and I enjoy it a lot. I moaned when I felt his hand cup my breast.
"Where the hell are you?! Your board members here have been waiting for you for almost an hour now, Pen!"
That made me open my eyes. Fuck! I forgot we have a meeting today!
"Why didn't you call me earlier?!" I can't help but shout back.
"Oh, fuck you! I've been calling you since last night!"
Fuck!
"Just move quickly..." I ended the call, cutting him off.
I sighed heavily as I forced myself to stand up. I'm now wearing an oversized white shirt and a pair of big black shorts.
I opened the lights using the switch. I picked up my purse and my now-ripped-off clothes on the floor.
But my eyes widened when they went directly to the man sleeping on the bed! I blinked multiple times, thinking that I was hallucinating, but still, he's there!
I shook my head as a realization hit me.
No, tell me this is just a joke. It can't be, right?
Fuck!
Before he could even wake up, I rushed to the door immediately and went out to that fucking room! My heart beat fast as I continued running.
Why does it have to be him? Why does it have to be my billionaire ex-husband? Why does it have to be Ethan?!
"What?! I thought you've already moved on?""Of course I have! I didn't know it was him, okay? I was... drunk, and it was too dark, so I didn't see his face clearly!"I pressed my face into my hands, really embarrassed for what happened. The meeting has just ended, and we stayed here in the conference room for a while to talk about what happened."Did he see your face?"I frowned at Jessie. "I think he didn't. Like I said, it was too dark.""You looked so satisfied when you entered the conference room. You were blooming like a flower that's been watered! Now, I know why." He said, his lips rose a bit.My cheeks flushed. "Jessie! Stop it!"He laughed hard, teasing me even more now that he feels I'm affected."Seriously, if he didn't see your face, then you don't have any problem. He won't have any idea that he just fucked his ex-wife." He smirked at me.I rolled my eyes at him. "That's your fault. If you didn't push me to go clubbing, then that wouldn't happen."He laughed manly again.
I don't know where he got the guts to say this right now. Right in front of me? He... what? He needs me in his life. After almost six years of fighting my own battles and pain, he'll just come back to me again, only to ask me back in his life like it's an immediate thing?!My tears stung around my eyes. I put my trembling hands on his shoulder and pushed him a bit. And maybe because he's feeling weak and fragile right now, I am able to push him off my body.I wandered my eyes around his face, and I saw the differences he has had over the past few years. He looks like he doesn't shave at all because of the moustache and beard on his face, hair that's almost in his eye level, his eyes that seem sleepless, and there are some scratches under his eyes.I chuckled without humor, trying to fight back my tears. "I d-don't know what you're talking about."I tried to lighten up the situation, but he's not buying it. His face is just seriously looking at me, staring at my face, and memorizing ev
"Mr. Falcon's son will come here later. One of you will be chosen to be his temporary secretary."My jaw dropped at what the manager said. We, the interns, are all lined up in front of her. She said there's an important announcement to be made. I didn't know that this was as important as breathing!I smirked and raised my hand."Yes, Miss Lopez?" She asked when she noticed me."Oh, please don't cause any embarrassment, Penny!" I heard Lesh whispering beside me.Of course, I won't embarrass myself! I just want to ask about something.I smiled at her. "Who is going to choose, ma'am? Is it you or is it..." Hmm, how do I call him anyway? Sir Ethan? I giggled secretly. "Mr. Falcon's son?"She nods her head. "Mr. Falcon wants his son to choose by himself, but his son called earlier and wants me to choose for him."I slowly nod at her."So everything is okay, now? I don't know you all personally, and for the days that you're here, I'm not sure of your skills yet."I raised my hand again, int
I can't stop myself from smiling on our way to our condo. Lesh and Layla are staring at me like I'm being crazy. Well, maybe yes. I'm crazy for Ethan so much that even those little things from him make me happy."I will think that you are losing your mind already," Layla mumbled as we entered our condo. I sat on the soft couch and laid my head on there, still smiling like an idiot. Tomorrow is Sunday and it is our free day. But since I am Ethan Falcon's secretary, I need to go there and do my work. I should've complaining right now but since it was Ethan Falcon whom I will be working with, I can't find any reason for me to complain. I smirked at my two friends looking so problematic right now. I raised my two hands to calm them down. "Come on, girls! I know what I'm doing and Ethan informed me that I will have my payment for working at him on our free day so I will also benefit from it." I tried to make a point at them.It is true, though. The Falcon Empire will pay me for the hour
I was breathing heavily as his hand ran through my black skirt. I closed my eyes tightly as I bit the side of my lips to stifle my moans. However, when his finger tips found their way to my wetness, I lost it. My lips have become apart, and I can't stifle myself from moaning anymore."Ah!" I laid my head on the front seat as I held on to the seatbelt in me."Fuck! You're so fucking wet!" He dangerously said, using his hoarse voice.I snapped at him with my eyes narrowed, and I noticed his jaw clenched. He is also gripping the steering wheel so tightly that I think it will break if this continues. The moment I told him I also wanted to let off some steam, he grabbed my arm and took me to his car. It seems like he cannot wait anymore because he's now about to finger-fuck me!And fuck, I don't think I can still wait any longer either!"Is your car tinted?" I almost begged him to ask that question.My chest is falling and rising abruptly as his finger slides to my pants and is now teasing
"I'm cumming," his hoarse voice conquered my ear as he pounded my body at the back."Faster, E-Ethan..." I moaned as I felt myself nearing to cum also.He held my hair together, then he pounded me with so much strength and speed until we screamed each other's names as we reached heaven for the third time now."It's so good to be on your inside, baby. Fuck!"I closed my eyes and breathed heavily. We're here at his penthouse again, obviously fucking around. He fetched me from our university after submitting our report there, and then we went here at his penthouse. Even though we just had sex last night, I felt like it wasn't enough. I need him for a lifetime."What do you want for dinner, hmm?" He asked while caressing my hair.We are wrapped in his white sheet on his bed. He's hugging me from the back, his arms are enveloping my naked body while my head is lying on his hard chest. I can feel his heart beat because of our position. He's still very hard on, even though we've already done
"You could've just talked to Mr. Falcon, sir. I can walk to the bathroom alone, though," I whispered softly as we watched his father walk out of our floor.He clenched his jaw so much that I thought he would shout at me, but instead, he neared me—not that he's not near me."S-Sir..." I stuttered when my back hit the wall.He put his arms beside me, cornering me and ensuring that I had no chance to slip out of his hold. He bent down a little, only to level his face against mine.He smirked at me without humor. His eyes are blazing with fire and anger. "What did you call me?" he asked with a little smirk on his face, even though his eyes were burning.I put my arms on his hard chest, slightly pushing him away, but because he is stronger than me, he did not even move a little. He snapped at my arms that were on his chest, gathered them, and held them tightly."Answer me," he demands, the smirk on his face is already gone. He's completely dangerously looking at me now."S-Sir..."I was cu
I know that I should not act this way. In the first place, I am not his girlfriend, and being jealous is out of the picture of our relationship.I shook my head at the thought of a relationship.Clearly, our relationship was all about lust. He likes me? Why would he fucking let a woman kiss him if he does? Or maybe... he means he likes me physically? He likes to fuck me, huh? He likes me for my physical appearance. He likes me on his bed while he's on top of me, hovering over me harder and rougher. Oh Damn!I caressed my arms as I looked up at the sky. Millions of stars and a moon are giving light to our darkness. Somehow, watching them makes me feel at peace.A low baritone voice interrupted me from my thoughts. "It's cold in here. Why don't you go inside and join your friends to have fun?"I clenched my fist and didn't answer. I heard him chuckle from my back, and I felt him put his black coat on my shoulder. I immediately closed my eyes when his fucking scent ran through my nose. I
Ethan's POV“I didn't expect you to come home today.” Pennelope whispered, caressing my naked body with her soft hands. I kissed her head and embraced her more. We are in the bathtub of her room and we have just finished making love.I missed her so much.“When I learned you are planning a party for your company's fourth anniversary, I wanted to surprise you. So I made sure I am present in your big event.”She lifted her head from lying on my chest. “How did you even know about the party?” She narrowed her eyes. I sighed and smirked. “Ethan!”I chuckled. “I'm sorry, I just can't stand getting no information about you so I made sure that all your men will report to me before I leave for Italy.”She groaned. “And I did not even know about it?”“You will not let it happen if you find out about it.” I ran my fingers on her arm down to her ring finger, where the ring I just gave her is on. “It really fits on your finger.” I whispered huskily.She laid her head on my chest again as we b
Pennelope's POVI saw and read it in the magazines multiple times. He was seen in a famous hotel in Italy with the same woman multiple times. So it is possible that he is already opening up his heart for someone. It hurts, yes. But I asked him this. So I don't have any choice but to accept whatever consequences it may cause me. The woman is a famous model here in the United States so maybe he really did not go to Italy for a business trip, huh? Maybe he went there for the both of them to date?I gulped and shook my head, trying to erase the thoughts running in my mind.It only took twenty minutes before we arrived at my company. Everyone greeted us with their big and warm smiles as we approached the hallway. Today is my company's fourth anniversary. And I am happy to celebrate it with my employees. The Spades together with David Falcon got jailed already. I don't know how it happened so quickly but they are sentenced for a lifetime imprisonment. I learned that Elyse is pregnant wi
Pennelope's POVOne call from Ethan and I felt all my blood go to my head. I immediately answered the phone with my trembling hands.“Ethan, w-what happened?” I asked nervously. I can hear his deep breathing from the other line, indicating that he's already tired. “He is already saved. I already found him,” he said with a husky voice.“Oh, god! Thank you! Where are you? Where is he? I'm going-”“He's unconscious…” he said, which cut me off.“What? Ethan, where are you? I'm going there! Ethan!”He told me the address of where he is right now together with Jared. It is the address of an Hospital. I don't know what to feel. I wanted to be happy and feel relieved because my son is already found, but I can't completely be happy knowing that he is unconscious now. Ethan did not let me drive my car. He asked one of his men to do the job for me. And although I wanted him to know that I could do it alone, I did not waste any more time. All I want is to see my son. All I want is to embrace
Ethan's POVHearing that, my sight darkened and all I wanna do right now is to go with the Spades and get my son back with us. I don't care about their lives anymore. I will kill for my son.I will kill just to save my son's life.I brought all my remaining men with me, having their weapons equipped within themselves. It's already dawn. Anytime soon now, the sun will rise, which means another day will start again. And I swear to all the heavens, all of this chaos will end before this day ends. I swear it. And if I swear, I only don't swear. I make it happen.The Spades mansion is big but not as big as the Falcon's mansion. They are surrounded by my men there. So it was easy for us to get informed about what was happening there. I took my guns and suppressed sniper rifle with me and wore my earpiece.“Are you sure you can do it by yourself? I can join you, Ethan.” Erman said with a worried tone.I clenched my jaw and tightened my grip on the gun. “No, I can do it. But always be ready,
Ethan's POVThe unending challenges are exhausting me. The pain throwing to my heart is killing me. But I have to bear the pain to fight back. Because I knew that everything would be worth it. Whatever I am doing and fighting for, I know it will be worth it. My family, Pennelope and Jared, is worth it. I ran my hands on the prepared and ready to use weapons in the headquarters. I know I promised my wife that I will not hurt any innocent people and I also promised that no one will die. However, I cannot promise we won't be using guns because this is not just about who is much powerful and has better connections, this is about who is smarter, who has the best idea, and who does not have weakness.I used to be called a heartless billionaire. I used to play fire with women everytime I wanted to take some steam off my body. I did not care about their feelings. I did not care about other people's feelings. Not until Pennelope came into my life.She changed my perspective about everything.
Pennelope's POVI am eager to end this. It has ruined beautiful things, turned special events into something horrific. Am I going to wait for further destruction before I end this?No. This has to end already. I do not know if Ethan already knows what Killian has said to me. Do I believe him? Not really, but hearing him out, telling me his explanations, I believe him at some point. Every word he said was full of sincerity.I know that he is good at faking things and this may just be his way to lure me… but I can feel that he is telling the truth. “Please answer the phone…” I whispered to myself as I wandered around the balcony. After the call I had with Killian, I immediately typed Ethan's phone number to call him. Unfortunately, he is not answering it. I have been calling him for the third time now and there was still no response. “Please…” Just as I said it, Ethan's baritone voice came on the other line.“Baby…” I knew it was him. I gulped and for a moment, I forgot the words
Pennelope's POVI do not know what's happening. The events occurred quickly. Ethan's men guided me to our car and they drove me back to our house, without Ethan with me. With my trembling hands, I took my phone out of my purse. Just like rain, continuous messages from different people popped out on my screen. I could not read all their messages one by one. Even Jessie has multiple messages on me but I did not try to read it. I went to a famous website platform, and I saw what Ethan was saying. Dalilah Spade, mother of Elyse Spade, is being interviewed by one of the most reliable and famous media outlets in the country. “We are still investigating everything. The Falcons are users. They used and involved my daughter in their crimes. And now, my daughter's life is being ruined because of Ethan Falcon. We thought they were married. We thought Ethan Falcon married our daughter. But it turned out, everything was just a lie.”I gulped as my heart knocked my chest hard and loud. “For five
Pennelope's POVEthan's explanation did not make me feel better. It did not ease the pain that I had felt back then or the betrayal I am feeling right now. I still feel... betrayed. I still feel... like I was a trash... easy to throw away and easy to forget. "Should I thank you then for s-saving my life?" My voice broke as I asked Ethan that question.No matter how hard I try to stop my tears from falling, I can't. They are flowing down like rainfall. It was easy for him to give up on me. It was easy for him to abide his family's want, just as easy as like that. He married me. He made a promise, and I kept it in my heart. But why did he let me go away? Why did he let me feel the pain I felt back then? Why did he let me go through all the pain I went through? His love was not enough to fight for me. His love was too shallow."B-Baby," he tried to hold my hand, but I shoved it away. I sobbed hard as I looked into his eyes. I glanced at his father, who's crying, and at Elyse, whose ey
Ethan's POVThe sound of water coming from the shower is so relaxing. Its cold breeze is calming my nerves, and it brings chills to my deepest bones inside.I do not usually experience it before, but now that I have seen Pennelope and have fallen in love with her again after five years, I suddenly feel the excitement of being alive. That day, I immediately called the leader of my men to find Pennelope. The excitement to see her again is so strong that I could not concentrate on work and could not take even a single nap. I need to see her again. I need to talk to her. And it may be wrong to say it, but I need to get her back. I need to win her back and bring her back into my life again. The five years of being tortured are already enough. Actually, I already gave up on finding Pennelope and having her back in my life again. Not because I do not love her anymore or because I do not want her in my life anymore. But rather because I knew that what I had done could not be forgiven. And ev