~~Victor~~I kept looking at her like I'm looking at a ghost. She has lost a lot of weight and she looks like a shell wrap in her whole body.The only beautiful thing about her was her hair, which she styled in one of the popular ways she liked.Her room is filled with a lot of artwork and artifacts. I'm guessing she made Leo buy all of that for her.Looking into her eyes I felt like a child longing for the affection of his mother. She loved when she was with us but the moment she left I kept asking myself if all the love she gave to us was fake.“How did you get here?” I asked her.“I checked myself in, months ago.” She said.“What made you do that?” I asked her, and she was silent for a while. I heard her swallow really hard. Like she was about to drop a bomb.“I have dementia, Victor.” She said.“Yeah, I gathered. But it doesn't look like you have right now.” I said to her.“That's because I became lucid months ago.” She said.And all of that just made me confused, “I don't underst
~~Victor~~I held his shirt along with his body and slammed him against the passenger door.“Why are you following me?” I asked him.“How are you not dead?” He asked.I Scoffed, “So what, you came to finish your sloppy work?” I asked him.“No, I came to make amends.” He said.I Scoffed, that can't be true. Somehow he knew I was alive and stalked me till I got here to visit a woman that doesn't want anything to do with me even when she is in crisis.“How did you know I'm alive?” I asked him. He gave me a look, making it known he isn't going to tell me.“Oh you better me or I'm going to crush you against this door” I gave him a punch on the stomach.“Victor! Michael yelled my name.“People are looking.” He said.“I don't care, let them look.” I said to him. He walked over to my side.“Remember, you are dead. A dead man can't be seen punching another dead man.” He stared at Nathan.“The hideout?” I asked him.“Yes, the hideout. I will text Mark and Alex to meet us there.”“Don't go there
~~Victor~~It felt as if my blood was boiling like I was being set on fire. Nathan's face began to go from blurry to brighter.The light in the room began to fickle and everything seemed so torned apart from far away.I could feel myself losing air. Me, Victor Reynolds. The most notorious billionaire in the city and the father of two vibrant boys.I'm losing air because someone just told me they had my father killed. Which was not the story I heard at all.“You need to sit down. You are turning white.” I heard Michael's voice but it felt like it was distant.I shrugged his hands off, staggering on the floor but regaining my balance.“Why will you say that?” I asked Nathan.“Because it's true.” I could hear the sarcasm in his voice.“It's that sarcasm I hear?” Alex asked him“Making another punch will bring him back to his senses.” Mark said, ready to give Nathan the beating of his life.“My birth Mom and her baby daddy had him killed.” I said to him.“That's because we made it look li
~~Madison~~It's been a few days since I saw Victor. We have been trying to be extra careful to limit his exposure to the outside world. And there are a lot of armed guards around our house. Edward, Victor's father said it's for Aiden and Caleb protection now that the board of directors know that they are heirs to the company.It's been weird having so much overseas work for my kids. I have traveled to five different countries in the last few days because I don't trust the board of directors' interest. They tried to kill Victor just to get this company. They will be willing to do anything.today we will be going to the company building. The new one Victor brought before he had to go to prison.“Madison, everyone is ready.” Renee said to me at the door.“I will be there.” I said to her. I'm taking a second look at myself in the mirror. I'm still trying to maintain the image of a mourning girlfriend.So I wore a dark blue gown. It's a straight gown which brought out my curves and the ar
~~Madison~~It's like the whole world is spinning and I'm trying to protect my kids while also trying to maintain a bit of stamina.The bodyguards are doing a great job from preventing the reporters from hounding us. I turned my head and Bethany's face was livid. She definitely did not see this coming.“Madison we have to go!” Cynthia shot at me.“I know that!” I yelled so she could hear me, “I'm trying to move.” After saying that, it felt like a jolt of energy busted from my head to my feet.“Let's go!” I yelled. Everyone was all over us. That's what happens when your boyfriend decides to do things without asking or giving information.“Is everyone alright?” I asked as soon as we got into the limo.“That was hell.” Isabella said.“Aiden, Caleb.” I hugged them both, not wanting to release them.“Can we see Daddy now?” Caleb asked.“That's if Daddy answers Mama's call.” I said to them, smiling. “Let's see, shall we?” I took my phone from my purse and dialed Victor's number.“Could yo
~~Madison~~“Baby, I'm fine.” I said from inside the car. I could hear them giggling.“This is all your fault.” I smacked Victor's shoulder.“How?” He laughed, “it's not my fault you are mesmerized by all of this.” He opened his shirt revealing his arbs and chest.I stared at them for a whole minute. He stood up, took my hands and placed it on his chest.He stared deep into my eyes and all I could think about was him burying himself inside of me.Our lips came close and just as we were about to be in the moment he opened the door and walked out.“That's cruel.” I scoffed.“Daddy!” The boys screamed and jumped on him."Come stanno i miei italiani preferiti” he asked and the boys giggled while I wore a surprised look.“When did that happen?” I asked him.“Uhm you know.” He said, while he helped Aiden and Caleb into the car. “Boredom for trying to act like I was dead.”I chuckled, “you must have been really bored.” I said to him“You have no idea.” He laughed with me.I helped him with h
~~Madison~~It felt like the air around me was suffocating me.I couldn't breath and my legs felt numb. Everyone around me seems to be fascinated by the fashion show but not me. I felt like the room was closing in on me.I heard my phone ring again and it was another message from Stephanie with a video.It looks like she is taking it from the opposite side of my position. She wrote, “you don't look too good, Sis.”“I look just fine bitch.” I whispered to myself.“What?” Victor asked, he must have heard me talking to myself. “Nothing, enjoying the show?” I asked him, keeping up a fake smile.“Of course.” He raised his glass of champagne.I can't leave the show now, Meave hasn't shown her designs yet and I know she will want me here for this.“Aunty Meave!” Caleb yelled, happily. Meave walked out with her model.Her designs are so lovely and beautiful. Everyone marvels at the sight of the dresses. Each has its own unique signature.I could feel myself sweating, like I have this sudden f
~~Madison~~I could feel my heart racing a million miles. It's been a while since I did morning jogging. I could feel my stress level coming down. Even my stress app says this same thingI closed my eyes as the air blew across my face, sending relief through my body.I could hear the leaves dancing to the tune of the air moving. I could feel the grass up against my feet.This all feels so nice and needed. These past days have been hectic for me and my family.The security around the kids and myself has been making it impossible to breathe.It was hard sneaking out of the house for this morning jog. But I had too, I could go crazy if I didn't.I could hear the cars beside me on the pedestrian walkway.Most of them probably on their way to work, there is no threat against their lives and they are just living it.Stephanie hasn't sent any other video since the fashion show competition and I'm glad she hasn't. It would have been hell.I could hear some car racing towards me but I'm on th
~~Victor~~“Matthew! I'm right here.” As I said those words it felt like some sand particles were dropped into my throat.I kept walking deeper into the mall but I didn't see him, just some of his minions pointing guns at me from across the wall.“Well, well.” Matthew came out clapping his hands with a smirk on his face. It was taking everything in me not to run towards him and see if I could end this once and for all.But nope, I have to think of Madison and the kids.“Why are you doing this Mathew?” I asked him.He shrugged his shoulders and then stared at me. “How does it feel to be the lesser man right now?”“I don't understand you.” I said to him, trying not to jump out of my skin because of the weapons close to me.“Madison needs a bigger man and right that isn't you.” He said.“So you are the bigger man because you are holding a shopping mall hostage?” I asked him, sounding disgusted.He placed his two hands in front of him, “anything for a reunion with my girl and my boys.”“
~~Victor~~I stood in front of the giant window in my office. Marveling at the sight of the city from where I stood.This city has taken a lot from me. It has also given me plenty of reasons to keep on fighting.I took out my phone and opened it. My wallpaper showed Choice. Madison likes calling her Miranda.I know that's her name but I prefer, Choice. She makes me think of the different ways I will choose to protect my family even if it means giving my life for them.She looks so pretty in this picture and peaceful like she doesn't have any care in the world.“Turn on the TV!” Alex shot at me while he barged into my office.“Oh please, come in.” I said sarcastically.“Just turn on the TV!” He yelled“Okay.” I said softly. I turned on the TV and it was showing a mass shooting in a shopping mall.“Is this any of ours?” I asked him.“No, but Madison and the kids are in there.” He said.I felt numb and the whole world seemed to stop moving. The sound of the remote falling down brought me
~~Madison~~It feels like the world is finally in our favor. Our lives have been filled with so much joy and glamor that sometimes I begin to doubt that I went to some certain things in my life.Life has been good. My career has been flourishing and so has Victor's. He has opened fourteen more branches in different parts of the world.Mark and Meave left the country because Mark is overseeing some of the branches. That was after we found out his fiance wasn't a real fiance after all. She was fake and used to trick Meave.She nearly killed him when she found out but I'm happy she found someone to love her just the way I am loved.Cynthia is living her best life with my step brother, Philip, who is in the race for Mayor of the city. She has been helping him with his campaign and so have we in our free time.Renee and Michael are having a blast, especially with Isabella. They looked so lovely and happy. I'm so glad she found me and I found her because I wouldn't have made it out of some
~~Madison~~I froze as I felt water trail down my thighs. A gasp escaped my lips as I realized my water just broke. Panic swelled in my chest as the wetness clinged to my skin and I struggled to control my panic. “Vi–Victor.” I stammered, feeling the fear in my throat.“You are fine.” He said holding me. “Steven is outside, I will go get him.” He said, trying to leave.“No, no. Don't leave me alone.” I said to him. I held his arms.“Okay.” I took a sharp breath, taking in the pain hitting me every ten minutes and counting.“We are just going to the car.” He said.“I don't think I can!” I yelled at him, digging my fingers into his arms.“Yes, you can.” He said.Each step brought a sharp pain to my legs like I have ever felt before.It wasn't like this with Aiden and Caleb because it was a C-section.“We are almost to the door.” Victor said.“Go, get Steven.” I said to him.“Are you sure?” He asked, “it's just a few steps.”“Get him!” I yelled at him. I don't know if I meant too or did
~~Madison~~It's been a few months since my step sister kidnapped me and held me hostage for ransom money.These last few months I have been trying to heal and also grow a human being inside of me.Finding out I was pregnant came out with mixed reactions. I was glad I got to give my boys a baby sibling but on the other hand I was scared another enemy will come after us or maybe Stephanie will break out of prison.Holding this picture of myself and Stephanie in my hands reminds me of when we were little. How we did not have any evil in our mind. All we wanted was for our parents to give us sweets and treasure.“Hey, you have been staring at that picture for a while.” I heard Victor's voice behind me.“I know.” I said, putting it back in the box. “My Mom gave it to me during the trial.” I said to him.“She shouldn't have done that.” He said, sternly.“I know, but it's okay.”“No, it's not. They might be your family but all they have wanted to do was hurt you. The only person who made am
~~Victor~~I heard the door open and closed then I saw Renee walk towards me.She squatted the same way I did and placed her head on my shoulders.“When I found Madison. I thought she was going to be mean to me for having spent time with a dad that loved me. And I will be mean to her because she had our mom.” She said.“But even with all those thoughts in my head when I saw her it just flew away because she brings so much light out of her body. And maybe because her first reaction to seeing me was calling me mom.” We both laughed.She held my hands, “Madison is strong. With everything she has gone through. She is strong and capable of handling herself against that evil woman.”She scoffed, “I never understood why she still refers to Stephanie as her step sister but I see it now.” She said.“Why?” I asked her “Because she believes in love, you made her love. So you have to believe in her. Believe in her to survive.” She said.“Thanks Renee.” I said to her.“Don't just thank me. Get up
~~Victor~~It felt like the earth was spinning in different directions. How can one victory lead to another problem?“What–do you mean?’ I stammered, I could feel sweats on my forehead including on my eyes.Everything was in motion but I wasn't understanding it.“He needs to get his phone out.” I heard Renee's voice but it sounded so far away.I watched as Bethany was taken away by the police. Our eyes met and she seemed to be sympathetic.I turned my hands into a fist and released them. I did for about five minutes. It's a trick Edward taught me to do whenever I'm scared and right now I'm pretty scared.“Victor, we have to go.” I heard Alex say, loud and clear.“Yeah, yeah.” I got up and rushed out of the room with all of them racing behind me.There were a lot of reporters everywhere. My security spotted us and came to our rescue.“Mr. Reynolds, is Bethany behind this?” A reporter asked.“Have you seen the video, Victor?” Another one asked.“What video?” I blurted out.“Just let's g
~~Victor~~I buttoned up my tux as I got out of the car. Mark and Michael guarded me up to the inside of the court while my security helped Renee and Cynthia.My Mom had to excuse herself from the case because of her conflict of interest which is me. “Thanks guys.” I said to Mark and Michael.“Are you ready for this?” Alex asked me.I inhaled sharply, taking in as much air as I could.“Yes, I'm ready.” I tapped his shoulder.“Hmm, Victor.” Renee called me. I turned around to look at her.She and Cynthia were giving me the same expression they give to me before we entered the courtroom.“This is the most crucial part of this case. And it will be the end of you like I tell you to.” She said.“I will.” I said to her.“I don't need that. You have said that countless times and still misbehave. Today you are going to swear it.” She sounded serious.I laughed, so did the guys but their expressions didn't change.“Oh you are serious?” Michael asked.“I'm dead serious.” Renee said to him. “I
~~Madison~~It felt like we have been driving for hours. The van doesn't seem to stop at each checkpoint.It just drives away like a crazy person. The van, not who is driving it. Maybe who hmis driving it I could feel my wrist getting numb because of how tight the ropes are tied around my hands.I could breath because the bag over my head smells like feaces or something else. I don't know but if makes me choke and neousous.I didn't know if I should scream or kick the van until I'm able to get out. This isn't my first rodeo in getting kidnapped but have been dreaming everyday for the past week how Stephanie is going to make me suffer. Thinking straight has been thrown off the table.The van suddenly came to a stop. I heard people get down and the back of the van was opened.“Get down!” I heard a very deep voice say.Asking them for help will be a mockery to me. They are definitely going to laugh so there is no need.I struggled to lift myself up and I did. I got out of the van and th