RAFAELI opened the door to my vacation house and escorted Veronica in. "Wow" She mouthed, observing the house."This place is beautiful and simple" She commenced while I scowled at her words."It is nothing special, just a vacation house given to me by my mom's parents. And believe me when I said, all my memories here are filled with horror" I declared and walked to where the bar, picked two glasses and a bottle of wine."Did your uncle also come here?"I poured the wine into the cups instead of answering her, I had no idea why I brought her here. I will have her take her to my penthouse but that will be too risky, and a hotel won't do also. I am popular, if our pictures are taken together, it will be a couple of minutes before it reaches everyone.But, I could have found another place. Why exactly did I bring her here?"You haven't told Rebecca? I could easily tell she knows nothing when I saw her tonight, she talked about him before you came and she was happy and proud of that mon
11Veronica-----I could hear my heart beat so fast, sleeping this close to Rafael. This wasn't how I unfold the night going after having s3x. He was supposed to use me and abandon me, but he hasn't done that.Instead, he held me close to him, his arm sheathed protectively around my waist, my back resting on his chest, while he took a nap.His chest is so bold and comfortably warm, I could stay like this forever but I shouldn't.This was meant to be a nightstand, with no strings attached, we had S3x. Tonight was just S3x and it won't change, I snaked out of his warmness, removed his strong arms from me, placed them gently on the bed and stood up.I take a last glance at him and my heart tightened, remembering his words. "You are mine"I badly want to be, so badly. But it will only cause wrath between two families and most importantly Vickie will be so heartbroken.My feelings are nothing as long as the people I care about so much are happy. Maybe am a coward and selfish b*tch to Rafae
Rafael"If you can't do an efficient job, why don't you all quit and allow the competent ones to show their skills? All you all do is sit in your fvcking office, doing nothing" I yelled at my staff as I go through the bunch of files in front of me and listen to their ideas, I could see the fear and discomfort on their faces.Mr Sunil, who thought he brought the best idea was even shocked when I yelled.Lazybones.They are just as useless as ever, well there were times when they were useful but once they got to the position they have their eyes on, they got inattentive, always expecting the ones under them to do everything, without putting in their effort.Not that I care, about how they work with their subordinate or maltreat them, but what I can't accept is how it affects the company.They all relax in their offices, doing nothing and go home more early than their boss, and yet expect the payment when it is the due date.Fvcking incompetent people, so useless. And why am I this angry
-Veronica-I bit on my lips, as I eagerly waited for my date. Luca Alberto, a perfect gentleman, so Vickie said and since he is so great, he isn't going to be angry at me after this date.Because I have no intention to eat a expensive meal with him, am ending this date as soon as he get here."Mrs Wayne" A thick voice said in front of me, and I looked up to the person and was stunned by the beautiful in front of me.God, he is so hot and handsome. The Italian business man Luca Alberto, is also tall, 6 feets, and have a body of an athletic, even the suit he is wearing couldn't hide it.He is so handsome, but admiring him doesn't mean am interested in him. It makes me want to end this date quickly, because seeing him makes me think of someone else.Rafael, we haven't talk since that night. What am I saying, I don't even have his number even though we had s3x. And am even more surprised he didn't call me, has he lost interest in me after that night?Or maybe he didn't has my number?'Wha
VeronicaI yawned and stretched my body as I stood up from my bed. I could see the sun shining so beautifully in my room, and it also seems I woke up late.I searched for my phone and realized I did wake up late. This is the first that happens since I came back from Vegas, am even more surprised that my family had breakfast without me, and did not send a maid to wake me up.Scratched my hair and made my way to the bathroom, to have my bath. After I was done with that, I put on black jeggings, and a white chunky cardigan packed my hair in a loose ponytail and went outside."Good morning, Miss" Two maids greeted me as they walked passed me."Morning" I replied with a shy smile and headed to the dinner table because I could hear my stomach grumble.I was a bit taken back to see Vickie and Victor still in the house, it isn't the weekend so why are they here?Vickie was going through her phone, while Victor was stuffing waffles into his mouth. My brother was the first to look up and saw me
Veronica---I feel happy as I rest my head on Rafael's chest after the hot lovemaking, he caressed my hair, and I smiled. We say nothing to each other, but nothing needed to be said.This feels so good, maybe agreeing to this wasn't bad after all. I don't have to think about anything, just him and I.Not dad, not mom, Victor or Vickie. Thinking about Vickie, I remembered what she told me this morning."I heard you have a party, and you need a date," I said as he raised his head and looked at me surprised."How did you know that?""My sister, apparently your secretary Louise is her spy""Oh..." He replied, not surprised about what I said."That is it, oh?""I guess" He raised his eyebrows while I chuckled and sat on the bed, and he did the same."She is spying on you, shouldn't you sack the secretary for informing her about where you are going, and who you are meeting?""Why should I do that? Am already aware of it, a while after I hired Louise, and it doesn't matter to me"I looked at
Rafael-I tried chasing after Veronica after she ran out of the guest restroom. I shouldn't have s3x with her in someone else restroom, it was wrong but I let my lust and anger take the best of me."Sh*t," I said and ruffled my hair. I messed up, really badly. I was on my way back to the party but I was stopped by Luca.The motherfucker that caused all this, what is his problem with my girl? It is just a one-time date, so why does he have to invite her to come with him?I want to walk past him, but he stopped in front of me, blocking my exit and I stared at him with a questioning look."What is between you and Veronica?" He asked and I scoffed at his question. Is he asking that? Luca stands in front of me, his hands in his pocket as he glanced at me with anger and disgust. Well, the feeling is mutual."And why should I answer that?"He growled and I growled back, if he thinks his action scares me, then he has to try better. "I am going to marry Veronica, so it will be better if you s
Veronica---"What sacrifice did Veronica make for me? What is going on?" Vickie asked and both my mom and I freeze, when did she get here? and most especially how much she hears.Is everything finally out? Did she know about Rafael and me? How bad can tonight get?"Mom" She faced our mother, waiting for her reply, I stared at Rafael and he shakes his head. What was that for? Does it mean Vickie doesn't know or I shouldn't tell more lies?Whatever it is, I could tell it isn't good. Should I just tell Vickie everything, and confess to her, will that be ok?"Darling," My mom said and walked closer to her, as she placed her palm under her cheeks, caressing her face."It is nothing, what did you think your sister and I are talking about?" This is a trick, for Mom to know how much Vickie knows. Why didn't I see it? How manipulative she was? I thought Dad was the worst, but my mom is no good either.She manipulate me into leaving, claiming it was for Vickie. A small sacrifice to make Vickie
RafaelMy head hurts waking up, the next morning, I looked around my surroundings and realized am not in my place or room. It looks like Connor's old room, he must have brought me here.I groaned when I stand up from his old bed and woke out of this room. I could hear some voice downstairs, so I head there."You are awake?" Alicia said with a big smile on her face, she was setting the dining table with Veronica.She put down the place in her hand and walk to me, "How are you feeling?" She questioned, checking my body.I looked at Veronica, my eyes met her beautiful green eyes and I smiled, but she looked away.That is weird."What is weird? Me caring for you?" Alicia asked which made me realized I said that loud."Of course not, am fine, I don't want Connor to see us like this, he will kill me""Tsk" Alicia smiled and slapped my shoulder playfully."I will go back to the kitchen, you and Veronica set up the table. Connor and Jude are out jogging, Brad left this morning, and Kai well I
It "How is he doing?" I asked Connor and Jude after they come out of Connor's old room, after assuring that Rafael is asleep."Better, he just needs to rest and he will be fine" Connor answered and I nodded."Why don't you also have a sleep, you look tired" Alicia suggested behind me and put her hand on my shoulder."No, I am okay. I will sleep when am sure he is fine"Alicia nodded and removed her hand from my shoulder "Just take it easy, he will be fine here. His uncle won't be able to find him here"I looked at her surprised, "You know?"She chuckled and went to stand by Connor who wrapped his hand around her waist, protectively. "Rafael is like a brother, my family, I suspected but today confirmed my suspicions, and this stubborn man here won't talk me anything," she said referring to Connor who groaned and I smiled.It is so obvious that the two love each other and it makes me happy and also jealous.If I had stayed, Rafael and I will have been like this. Married, and happy, the
Vickie---I gritted my teeth, as I watched Veronica walk away. Everything she said was upsetting, and what is even more annoying, was her acting protective over Rafael.Like she has a claim on him, it is cynical. I have never seen Veronica angrier than she was, some minutes. The way she looked at Stone was like she will harm him if he come any closer.She protects Rafael, even though I have never seen them together or known that they were close. She knows about my fiance more than I do, and will it be weird to say she cares for him too?No, I shouldn't be suspecting my sister or Rafael. They might be friends, yet never acted like one.I have never seen them interact before, so what exactly is between them? What does Veronica know about Rafael and his uncle that I don't?Thinking about Rafael makes me feel guilty, he looks like he is having a panic attack. Did I bring his worst nightmare to him?The way he called Veronica when Connor was taking him away makes me jealous.He called her
I raised my chin as I sip down my wine, staring at Rafael and Vickie, they are with some couples, probably talking about business.Rafael and I locked eyes, many times but he looked away every time. Avoiding my gaze and with the smirk on his face, I could tell it was intentional.He knows I am wet for him and he is doing it to torment me, "bastard" I chuckled."Veronica" Someone called behind me and I turned to see the person, but I rolled my eyes when I saw Luca."What?" I asked harshly, not caring how cold my voice sounded. How could he agree to a marriage without my permission, I don't know what he is thinking but I will never marry him.I don't care about his words or the promise his mom and mine made, I won't marry him."Veronica, I know not consulting your opinion was wrong but this was bound to happen. My mom likes you, and your mom wants this marriage too, it will benefit both parties....""I was hoping you won't be a jerk more than this, but I was wrong. I don't know what you
VERONICA----"I think it is too late, they are here already. What should I do?""Fvck, I don't know. Hide, you can hide in my room, I will be there in a few seconds" He said and hang up I could hear Vickie and Rebecca, closer to the house, so I quickly ran to his room, but the moment I closed the door, Vickie and his mother were inside."Did you hear that?" Rebecca asked while I smack my forehead, knowing my plan failed."I did, do you think someone is inside? Could it be Rafael?" "No, I don't think it is him. He called me some minutes ago and asked if I was at home because he is on his way. There is no way it is him, what if it is burglary?""We should check" Vickie said this time, and I hear her footsteps become closer and my heart beating fast, she stopped when she is near the door.She was about to open the door when Rafael entered the house, panting heavily."Son""Rafael" Vickie called and released the doorknob and ran to him."Did you know how worried, we are? You weren't at
Rafael The smell of burning food swept in my nose, which made me put down my phone on the bed and walked out of the room, I was in. I noticed the smell was coming from the kitchen, so I went straight to the kitchen, only to find Veronica trying to put out the fire with the fire extinguisher in her hands. She sighed when she was done, and turn around but was shocked to see me at the doorstep. "Rafael..." She chuckled and scratched her neck while I gave her a weird look, she looks cute right now. "You almost burn the whole kitchen" I exhaled with a cough while she gave me a sorry look, holding back her cough. "Come out," I said and she followed me out of the kitchen, I close the door immediately after she is out. I looked at her for an explanation, and she lowered her eyes. "I want to cook something for you,...." She stopped and her eyes went to the kitchen door. "Ah, and here I thought you intentionally want to burn me alive" I joked and she rolled her eyes, hitting me on my ar
Vickie----I parked my car in the underground parking lot of Rafael's apartment and got out of the car. Today will make it three days since I heard from him, no calls, no messages, and he hasn't even come to work.It is so strange and cruel of him, even if something is wrong. He could at least message me, I have been patient, but not anymore. Someone is going to have to tell me something, am not heading into the penthouse because I know Rafael isn't there.Connor and Kai are going to give me something because am not going anywhere I know I don't stand a chance, but am not backing down."Vickie" I heard a voice behind me and I turned to the people, and my heart skipped a beat staring at Brad. I could feel my legs shaking when he reached me, could smell his sweet scent with a heavy emphasis on the base notes of the fragrance, manly and sinfully, his sleepy eyes locked on mine, before he looked down, scanning my whole body.He groaned and bit his full lips, while I watched and licked mi
Veronica----This morning's breakfast was awkwardly silent, no one said anything except for the fork and knifes hitting the plate and Vickie tapping the table with her finger as she stared at her phone.I could tell she was getting on my dad's nerves, but my big sis had no idea which made me smile. She seems so worried and serious, and it makes her look so sexy. I am also worried, Rafael hasn't called me since that night and it has been two days which is strange.I tried reaching out but it is switched off, it is unlike him and I can't help but think he stopped calling because he is tired of me.Maybe he finally realized how stupid our relationship is and decided to end it. And maybe it is the best thing, no more fear of getting caught.It is perfect. Who I am kidding? If he decided to end things, I will be broken. And he doesn't have to switch off his phone because he is ignoring me."Vickie, you might want to mind that. It makes me uncomfortable" My dad said and Vickie put on a smi
Veronica---"What sacrifice did Veronica make for me? What is going on?" Vickie asked and both my mom and I freeze, when did she get here? and most especially how much she hears.Is everything finally out? Did she know about Rafael and me? How bad can tonight get?"Mom" She faced our mother, waiting for her reply, I stared at Rafael and he shakes his head. What was that for? Does it mean Vickie doesn't know or I shouldn't tell more lies?Whatever it is, I could tell it isn't good. Should I just tell Vickie everything, and confess to her, will that be ok?"Darling," My mom said and walked closer to her, as she placed her palm under her cheeks, caressing her face."It is nothing, what did you think your sister and I are talking about?" This is a trick, for Mom to know how much Vickie knows. Why didn't I see it? How manipulative she was? I thought Dad was the worst, but my mom is no good either.She manipulate me into leaving, claiming it was for Vickie. A small sacrifice to make Vickie