I like what we have here. Hopefully, the audience will receive it well too. We'll be airing the trailer tonight by seven.""Alright, we will be waiting then." Alessandro shook hands with the director, and Eve pretended she hadn't noticed the female staff check him out.Just as she acted like she affected by his hand on her waist.It had been there since after the meal which ended up being delicious. He had carried Zoe on his other arm, and the toddler was currently trying to grab the strands of his hair with her little fingers.They looked like the perfect family."Once again, it's an honour to meet the legendary Ava Wilson-Stark." It was her turn to shake hands with the director, and she smiled as she did so, physically and mentally exhausted from all the fake smiles and pretence.It had never been easy for Eve to pretend to like something she didn't, and now she had a make a career out of it. Soon, the crew departed, and the mansion once again fell into that familiar silence that
He felt like warmth and oasis after a long desert, the taste of coffee seeping from his lips to hers. Eve wished she had the ability to struggle, to resist these sinful lips that threatened to steal her common senses away, but she simply melted into the kiss, body and mind. Those strong fingers slid from their hold on her hands and glided upwards to her head, slipping into the locks of hair and pushing her closer to him. Eve moaned, and he deepened the kiss, slanting his head to the side to get a better access to her delectable lips. She felt even more perfect than the last time they had kissed, the chemistry sizzling into his bones, destroying his mind till he forgot how much he despised his wife. His wife, His... Something snapped within him, and he closed the remaining distance between them, guiding her body as though in an intimate tango, and turning her towards the wall, gently slamming her back into it. "Oh..." A gasp tore from her throat, her eyes fluttering shut as her
Eve woke up in the arms of her husband, her soft delectable behind pressed into his hardness, his big muscular body spooning her slender curvy frame. They redefined perfection in each other's arms. It had rained all night, and the blinds had been slid up. The glass walls were now coated with drippings of the rain, water trickling and making the glass thick. It was cold, but in Alessandro's arms, Eve was warm and even found her body heating up. And it didn't help that his breath was hot against hers, and his manhood was thickening the more seconds passed. "Morning, sunshine." Alessandro muttered in her ears with that rough voice, his lips leaving an imprint on her skin where he kissed her forehead. Hell, it was getting more torturous with each minute... "Hey, good morning." Eve turned to face him, her cheeks reddened by the blush which had tainted her skin. His eyes darted towards them, darkening slightly. Then he lowered his head and pecked her cheeks, his fingers sweeping th
"Who are you?" The first thing in Eve's thought was to tell him the truth and get out of this web of lies she was thickening around herself. But the imagination of the repercussions hit her hard like a tornado. Alessandro Stark didn't give two rats' shit about the Wilsons, and if he found out that he had been deceived for months, there would be no mercy. Her parents and sister would be dealt with, including her, who had posed as an impersonator in a legally binding contract marriage. The thought of months of imprisonment slammed her lips shut. "What do you mean? Did you ever bother to get to know me before this sham of a marriage?" Eve found the voice to speak, keeping her tone neutral to betray none of the fear she was feeling. Alessandro's cold eyes regarded her, but she didn't break the contact, staring him right in the eyes. "You're just...different." He finally said, his voice calm and calculative. If he suspected anything, then it was over for her. Eve wrapped her a
"Wait a minute, you're saying the female lead of the movie I was cast in is Bella? Bella George?" Wendy, Eve's manager stood before her weeks later at the set of the movie, clutching tightly to her phone."Ye..yes, the information was concealed all these while and i only found out myself. I'm so sorry for not discovering it sooner." Oh dear, Eve had made a public apology to Bella only a few weeks ago, the skinny bitchy model who had landed her in a scandal.Just when she thought she wouldn't be seeing her again and had started moving on with her life, Bella ended up being the female lead for the movie she had bene cast in.And worse, Eve was the villainess, the ultimate antagonist who was going to be hated by all!No doubt the bitch had planned it all, while Eve had been happy over the weeks, preparing for the movie since it was going to be her first real experience.She had worked out and rehearsed the lines with Hannah, her mother's assistant, who had secretly hired an instructor
But to everyone's surprise, the Ava who had slept her way through lead roles and had zero talent in acting was gone!No matter how many times Bella intentionally missed her lines while acting with her, Ava Stark executed her scenes perfectly!She was the perfect villainess, her emotions and body language top notch.Even the director was stunned."Wow, your hiatus really did you good, I am impressed, Ava!" And the staff who gossiped in the background weren't left out, "The perfect husband, and now her skills are so good. I envy Ava Stark." By evening, Bella was livid and confused as hell.She usually played the best friend role alongside the legendary Ava Stark, and she could vow that she had never been that good!Ava was known for forgetting her lines, coming late to the set and batting her baby blues to flirt with the director to make up for her terrible skills.But now, she was a pro, and not once had she looked at the director or made a flirtatious move on him!All that perfectio
Alessandro Stark watched as his wife lifted her chin, the golden rays of the evening sun accentuating her porcelain skin.Those blue eyes regarded him silently, and just as he wondered why she was playing hard to get seeing as she obviously wanted him,She moved to the driver's seat, and before he could do as much as say a word, she ignited the engine and lifted her middle finger,"You can spend the night doing yourself, asshole!" "What..." Alessandro started to protest, but his wife had already turned the car around and driven out of the premises.For a moment, he was perfectly sure that he had been dreaming. No one stood him up, let alone his wife who had been writhing in his arms a few minutes ago!What the hell was she playing at?Alessandro Stark stood still, rendered immobile for a while as his brain processed what had just happened,As well as the fact that his wife wasn't going to drive back with heartfelt apologies, explaining that she had only been playing coy.It was whe
She was a myriad of perfection.His wife's nudity was artistic, golden. Generous firm bosom with rose cherry nipples stood before him, smooth porcelain skin and a slender waist...Then a flare of hips and delectable butt which stood on straight endless legs.For a full minute, Alessandro Stark was stunned into silence, and couldn't find the words to speak. His encounter with Ava in the past had been so unmemorable since he had been drunk, but for some reason although he couldn't remember, something nudged at him that she was different now.Perhaps it was the childbirth, because what stood before him now was unforgettable. Heck, even the damp hair which was swept to a side of the shoulder was sexy in a unique way, tempting him to run his fingers through them.His entire body felt the impact of his wife's nakedness. His member outrightly hardened with need, and he sucked in a deep breath.Alessandro rose to his full height, towering over her, his gaze solely on her. Eve had planned t
Seven Months Later An orchestra ensemble was playing softly in the most luxurious hall in the heart of New York. It was one of the properties Alessandro Stark had gifted his fiancée, Eve Wilson, when he proposed to her months ago. Their love life had swept the whole of America by storm, especially when the Ava Wilson that the whole world had known as Alessandro's wife exposed everything that had happened on TV. The months after Ava had surprised everyone by telling the truth for the first time in her life had been a rollercoaster. At first, fans were confused since they had just realised that the celebrity they loved all those months hadn't been Ava. It had been difficult for Eve who took to interviews with Alessandro by her side, apologising for deceiving the world. But finally, after series of hate comments and legal battles, the Johnson Corporation had returned to the hands of Eve Wilson, the original owner whom the late Mrs. Rebecca Johnson had handed the company to. Durin
It started out as a kiss, but soon went beyond a mere locking of lips.It was like having two souls merging together, hearts locking in an eternal bliss which completed them both, and made them whole.He tasted her tears which rolled down to her lips, his palm cradling her face like a babe as their eyes fluttered shut.His fingers glided down her arm and cupped her waist, slipping into the shirt and moving around to her toned stomach...Except that it wasn't flat anymore, and that unmistakable bulge had him stilling his movements.His fingers stopped moving, his lips wrenching from hers with a pop."Is this what I think it is? You're pregnant?" His eyes were wide open in bewilderment, his tone ladened with shock and delight.It reminded Eve of the drawer full of pregnancy kits, and she stepped away from him, breathing hard and walking towards a seat."Eve, why are you not answering my questions? When were you going to tell me that you are carrying our baby?" That rage was returning t
It was one thing to be a lover of kids all her life, but Eve soon realised that carrying one's own child wasn't as fun as she had imagined it to be.She had barely entered into the second month of her first trimester, and she already felt like she was carrying a trailer on her stomach.She was blotted and weak most of the time, and going to work had become a tedious task.For instance, being around so many daycare kids whom she had taken pride in being their teacher before, now gave her headache,And also filled her mind with fears of taking care of her own kid properly.She felt nauseous and heavy and everything simply had her overreacting.It was nights like this, when she returned to her apartment with take out that she missed Alessandro, terribly.The last time she checked, he was unaware of her existence and was gracing the covers of magazines with Ava by his side.Eve forced her feet to move, a bead of sweat rolling down her temple from climbing the stairs.The elevator had brok
"I wonder why we've been forced to sit with this classless family of cheats and gold-diggers. I can't believe we all fell for your stupid pretense!"Anastasia Stark was clearly enraged where she sat across the Wilson family in Alessandro's spacious living room, her long legs crossed in front of her.Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were in their best clothes, dressed like they were being hosted by the president of the country.They ignored the angry Stark girl and turned away from the entire Stark family, staring at the television, clearly unbothered.It was only a matter of time before all their plans fell into place.In fact, based on the good news they had received from their star daughter, Ava, the one who had always brought money home, not the other self righteous Eve, it was only a matter of minutes.Soon, Alessandro would come down with Ava by his side and make a grand announcement, and they couldn't possibly imagine what it would be.But knowing how wealthy he was, he was probably going to
The door to Alessandro's study opened stealthily, and a teary eyed Ava came into view and leaned against the wall, her lips pouted cutely.Alessandro looked up from the screen of his laptop and reclined into his seat, pulling off his glasses."Hey baby, you know your cousin is lying right?" She employed that sweet tone capable of melting ice as she sashayed into the study.Alessandro who sat cross-legged in the executive seat rolled it to her direction and beckoned her to sit on his thighs.Ava smiled softly and perched on his powerful thighs, wrapping her arms around his neck."Daniella is lying, she's been trying to get me to have a threesome with them but I refused, then she ganged up with Anna and decided to set me up. You know I would never do that to you, right?"She was unbuttoning his shirt as she spoke, batting her baby blues at him. Alessandro slipped his fingers in between hers, halting her activity."Yes, I know that the woman I married would never do that." Ava smiled
One Month LaterWinter in the U.K. was one thing that Eve hadn't missed during her stay in America.It was extremely colder this year, and she had to stuff herself in large sweats and jeans, paired with scarves around her neck and head warmer.But the only advantage the clothes had was that Eve wasn't mistaken for Ava on the streets, which had been happening a lot these days.Apparently, she had underestimated how popular her twin's name and image had become when she was living as her.But now, as she walked the streets of London, she kept her head low, aware of Ava's image and ad videos on the billboards surrounding her.Some of them were of her twin with Alessandro, covering the pages of magazines and headlining events together.It hurt to say that they looked good together, as though there was no difference between them.Eve halted at a bus stop just in time for a bus to pull over, and she stepped into it, conscious of the curious eyes alternating between staring at her and looking
Morning came with unbearable pain, as reality crashed down on her.How much did it hurt waking up to the man she loved who had just declared that he was also in love with her, knowing she had to be on her way out of his life soon?Eve struggled with so many emotions, tempted even to ditch her sister for once.It was even more painful when she noticed that Alessandro had been awake for a while, staring at her with his head propped against his palm."Morning, beautiful." He muttered softly, and leaned forward to kiss her forehead, his eyes glinting more brightly than the morning sun."Hey" Eve said in response, and he took her hand, bringing her palm to his lips and leaving a soft kiss.Her heart fluttered, butterflies dancing in her stomach.Alessandro made a face, playfully, "Well, I was expecting more than a hey from my wife who just declared her undying feelings for me last night. You feel like bursting with all the love you have for me, right?" The shameless narcissist!Eve pushed
Lies lies lies. Eve was determined not to fall bait to whatever her sister was planning, and pushed herself upwards to her feet, dragging her wet clothes with her and walking past her delusional twin. Ava was either cooking up something or just hallucinating, and Eve wasn't going to be her pawn. First she had accused Alessandro, and now Leonardo? She almost made it to the door when a voice halted her in her steps. 'I am sorry for sending those messages to the douchebag, but Eve wouldn't divorce him despite that I promised to help her! I only thought that he would be forced to leave her and show her his true colours if he found out the truth, that's the only reason I agreed to work with Bella.' It was clearly the voice of Leonardo, and Eve turned slowly, stunned to her bones. Ava was holding up her phone where those damning words were coming from. "Wh.. What?" Eve stuttered. Ava sucked in a deep breath and came close to her, taking her hands and leading her to the bed again.
Months ago, Eve had prayed for this moment when Ava would return and she could go back to her normal life.But now, her head was swirling and her heart aching as reality crashed down on her.Her lips hung open, but no words could come out of it.She was still thinking of what to say when footsteps padded on the grand stairs, shattering the block in her train of thoughts.It could be anyone who would walk in and see her with her sister.Eve started to panic, her fingers trembling and tightening around the door knob, but she soon felt herself pulled into the room, the door shut quietly,Leaving her alone with her sister, whose expression proved that Eve wasn't hallucinating as she had hoped."I...um, you are...back?" Eve stuttered, her brain barely able to function amidst all the thoughts and anxiety blocking its passage.Ava smiled and took her hands, pulling her into a hug."Thanks so much for standing in for me, sister. I will take it from here."Thanks for standing in? She could tak