ISLAAll I can do was too heaved a deep sigh after our conversation. Slowly, I can already understand him. I have a hunch that he already fell in love but someone broke his heart into pieces which makes him like this. Someone makes him a monster. And I honestly, admire that someone, because Zero loves her so much. Zero won’t be like that if he doesn’t love that person. At the same time, I can also feel madness towards that someone. She’s lucky to have Zero, knowing that Zero is sweet and caring. Zero was born with his Greek god-like looks and it’s normal to gain popularity.Women drooled over him—and it’s pretty normal. Who doesn’t? He’s rich, tall, handsome, sporty, and got bulks and packs. He almost has it all.However, no matter how hard you try to be the person you are, when love and heartbreak strike, love then can change you. Depending on how you look at it, it can either be extremely beneficial to your life or extremely detrimental to your life. Love has an incredible effect on
ISLAWhen we were done eating, Zero’s mom guided us to their garden. Zero’s father is not around since he needs to settle some things in their company.“This is the first time that Zero bring someone—”“Ma!” Zero cuts in when he equaled our pace.I looked at him and at his mom, who was glaring at him.“What? I’m just telling—”“You asked for Isla’s presence, right?” Zero uttered as he pierced his eyes into his mom.I wanted to get out of Mrs. Cohen’s grip because I don’t want to feel the tension between her and Zero. However, I don’t want to become rude.“Did I—Oh… Okay, I get it. Sorry, sweetie, mom is just like this sometimes,” she let out a soft chuckle, “you know, this is a sign of aging. Anyway,” she pulls me again until we sat on the wooden bench. Zero then sat on the single wooden chair that are fixed on the ground by cement. The table is made of wood too, which really makes it alluring.There were many flowers too, especially red roses. I bet; Mrs. Cohen loves roses.“Anyway,”
ISLAI didn’t bring any swimsuits and swimming is not a part of our plan—well, we don’t have concrete plans. Zero just told me that we’re gonna visit his mom—he means, his mom wants to see me.I don’t know what to believe this time. If Zero’s words or actions. Because his words were different from how he acted.“You can just wear your bra and panty—”“Excuse me, Zero Cohen. Never in my entire life that I swam using my undergarments. I prefer not wearing one—”“What? Don’t tell me you’re gonna swim, naked?” he asked, arching his left brow.We are still in his room while debating what I should wear.“You can do that?” Zero asked in awe.I arched my brow. “Of course, you wanna see how I prove it?” I teased. Well, I did try swimming naked but Becca was with me. It happened when I had an overnight in her place while her parents are away.“And where the hell did you swim naked?” he asked. See, his actions say differently. I can sense his anger as the tint of jealousy lingers in his voice.“
ISLAIn the afternoon, after lunch, we decided to have some leisure time on their rooftop. The view from their rooftops was captivating which makes me take a nap for about two hours. When I woke up, I almost held my breath since I saw Zero’s face right in front of mine. It seems like he’s staring at me, trying to memorize every angle of my face—well, that’s only my hunch.Since there’s a pool on their rooftop, I decided to swim. “Don’t let someone enter here,” I uttered as I started to take off my dress.Zero frowned as he looked into my eyes. “Why?” he asked, seemingly pretending that he doesn’t know.I let out a sarcastic laugh. “Don’t act as if you don’t know it,” I asserted and successfully removed my clothes. Now, I am naked in front of him.I crossed my arms in front of my naked body. “What are you doing?” I asked because he was just staring at me.Zero arched his brow. “Staring?” he replied, a little bit sarcastic.I rolled my eyes. “Yeah, whatever, why don’t you just swim with
ISLAI can’t stop laughing hard while Zero struggles to catch me. Damn, I’ve been good with this ever since Apollo, and I love to play tagging in our pool. And Apollo never wins over me. My brother even plays the game biasedly to win.I laughed again when Zero cussed out loud as he stared at me. He’s in the center of the pool while I’m on the right edge of the pool.He’s been chasing me for about ten minutes or fifteen—I don’t know since I don’t watch the clock. I saw how his face turned annoyed by me.“This is not a good game—”“Come on! We agreed with this—you told me you knew,” I shouted back and let out a mocking smile.Zero’s forehead creased. Suddenly, he swam towards me, and I did swim on the other side. I observed the movement of the water, and when I knew Zero was already near me, I swam fast to the other side of the pool, and when he rose, I saw irritation on his face.“Give up?” I teased, which made him frown.“Not in my vocabulary,” he uttered. I let out a sly smirk on my
AFTER Isla took a quick shower, she stepped out of the bathroom and saw Zero that was sitting on the bed.“You can wait for me outside. I will just change—”“I asked the maid to bring you some of mom’s dress. You can pick one—”“Don’t talk to me as if we’re okay, Zero. Because you knew, we’re not. And please, let’s get back home early. I’m afraid Apollo will find out about this—”“He’s out of town. You’re safe—”“I don’t feel that I’m safe with you anymore, Zero. You just stabbed me with a sharp knife in my chest,” whoever will hear Isla’s words will feel the pain.“Isla—”“I had enough, Zero. It’s already clear to me. Don’t worry. And you don’t have to be sorry. It’s just that, I thought you’re wise enough to be responsible with your words,” she uttered, and Zero knew what she was pointing out.Zero told her that they could be like real couples, yet Zero broke that.“I don’t want you to feel—”“Feel what? Pain? Why would I feel pain? Do you think I’m in love with you?” she asked and
ZERO was about to follow Isla when his phone rang. His forehead creased when he saw the name of the caller.He took a deep breath and tapped the answer button.“Take her home now,” Apollo’s voice roared on the other line, which made Zero clench his fist. “Give me time to explain—”“No!” Apollo disagreed.“But she needs to—”“Are you going to marry my sister or cut ties?” And there he is again, and Apollo asked him the same question, just like what he did after that night when he spent the night with Isla at the hotel.“You knew what kind of life I have—”“Then why are you seeing her again?! I already warned you to stay away from her, Zero. Don’t let our friendship be put to waste because of your doings—”“I’d stay away from her—”“Of course! Just like what you answered me last time, right?” Apollo's anger lingered in his voice. “You said to me that you’d rather stay away than get married—”“I am a mafia boss, Apollo. I love your sister—”“Fuck with your words, Zero. You are powerful b
ZERO’S kisses and touch are killing her inside. She wants to push him away, but her mind won’t cooperate. Instead, she kissed him back. She threw back the pleasure that he was giving and started to run at his pace. The heat started to electrify her body, his warm lips devour hers gently as if it was the most precious thing to him.And she knows after this, she will get insane, overthinking that Zero really loves her. But the man himself told her that there was no chance between them. He’s not capable of loving anyone else, which she wanted to laugh at.Zero is lying—she could feel it. But what else she could do if it was his way?Zero’s hand went down to her shoulder until it reached her left breast. A moan slipped out of her mouth. “Hmm…”Suddenly, Zero’s kisses trailed down to her neck. He ran his hands into her hips and guided her towards the bed. Slowly, he lay her down on the soft, comfy sheet.He claimed her lips again as his hand went inside her dress. He curled the hem of her
LOVE is about taking risks.There are many different perspectives on whether taking risks for love is a good or bad idea, but in the end, it doesn’t matter because we all do it.Fear is the most lethal weapon known to humanity. Fear of being harmed, ridiculed, making mistakes, failing, and not achieving our objective. Fear can prevent us from pursuing our dreams, and goals or even taking risks with people who genuinely care about us.Eventually, love will catch up with us, and there is no way to avoid it. We are created to love and be loved, and I believe we can all agree that love is the most fantastic and indescribable emotion known to mankind.Isla was the happiest woman when she married Zero Cohen a few years ago. Zero is a caring, loving, and thoughtful husband. But was he said before was true. He isn’t perfect. They have a happy married life, but it’s not always rainbows and happiness. They argue. They fight. They have misunderstandings. But Zero’s always ensured they won’t slee
AFTER a few minutes, Apollo’s car arrives before them, and another weird thing happens. Becca opened the backseat door for her.However, she chooses to ignore it.“Let’s go…!” Becca exclaimed triumphantly.“I don’t know what’s happening why both of you are now acting weird.” Isla broke the silence inside the car.Apollo and Becca looked at each other and smiled.After a few seconds, they arrived at the Peterson mansion.“Let me open it for you, princess,” Apollo asserted when Isla was about to open the car door.She heaved a deep sigh and let the two weirdos start ruining her mood.“My lady,” Apollo uttered when he opened the door and bowed slightly.Isla, who’s started to lose her patience, slammed her brother right through his abdomen.“Fuck!” Apollo exclaimed.Becca just laughed to the side.“You’re really stunning, my bestie,” Becca complimented, but Isla just sneered and walked straight to their mansion.However, when she stepped inside, she felt that something was wrong. “Nana…!
WHAT IS it feel like to have a family at such an early age?Do we feel regrets or not?To some, maybe yes, but to others, like Isla… she has no regrets at all.Having a family is like you have an unwavering sense of security. You realize that wealth is not necessary for happiness. Rather than that, you’re happy because you’re loved, treasured, and accepted wholeheartedly.Even if you have a bad day out in the world, you know that when you return home, everything will be fine. While we are out in the world, we are constantly raising our shields and swords to defend ourselves against unfortunate and nasty people who may attempt to exploit us.However, you know that you will be able to lay down the shield and sword when you return home, as there will be no enemies. Everyone becomes so close in a loving family that they can almost read each other’s minds; they immediately notice something strange or when someone is going through a difficult situation.It’s almost as if everyone becomes so
ZERO’S reapers reported what just had happened the moment Isla and Becca took a cab. Three of his men were already tailing them.Troy may be thought that he has watchers.“I want this to be clean smoothly,” Zero asserted as he started to wear his suit and put his gun on his shoulder holster.“Romano is already at the location, Sir,” the man replied.Zero nodded.“Where are they right now? How’s the location?”The man informed Zero about the location, and Zero nodded.“That fucktard dared to use carbon monoxide?”The man nodded.“I will fucking kill that punk once I saw him. How are they?”“They’re fine, Sir. According to Romano, they just gained consciousness after an hour.Zero glanced at his wristwatch, and it was already six-thirty.“Where’s my bike?” he asked.“At the garage, Sir,” the reaper replied.Zero then rushed towards the private garage of his building and rode his Ducati towards the location where Troy took Isla and Becca.That bastard maybe thinks that he’s not prepared.
“CAN’T YOU feel that I don’t like you, Troy?” Isla frowned as she glared at the man who was giving the flowers and chocolates.She’s been ignoring him since that day, yet he keeps on catching her attention.“Hey, the jerky Troy Angelo, don’t wait until my cousin knocked your soul out of your body,” Becca asserted, pissed off.Troy Angelo let out a devilish chuckle. “That old man is no much to me—”“Arrogant. Don’t act braver, Angelo. You are nothing but a piece of shit,” Becca reacted, making the man clenched his fist.It’s their vacant time, and they are sitting in the garden when Troy approaches them.“They’re not married yet. So, I have the chance,” Troy uttered, making Becca burst into laughter.“Oh, come on, dickhead. There are so many women there. Why does it have to be the person who already has a family and wants a peaceful life?”Becca stood up, but Isla held her and pulled her down.Troy gives the flowers and chocolates to his companion, who’s just merely smirking at them.I
IT WAS eight in the evening. After dinner, Zero and Isla stay up on the balcony of their room.Their daughter was already asleep in the next room.“How’s school?” Zero asked as he leaned on the chair and stared at her.She heaved a deep sigh, and Zero knew that there was something wrong.“Any problem?”She bit her lower lip and nodded. “In school…”“Uhm?”“—someone is bugging me and even threatening me,” Isla started and frowned when she saw Zero's unbothered face.Zero sipped on his glass of wine. “What about him… or her?”Isla sighed; turmoil suddenly pierced inside her heart which jolted her chest. Is it right to tell Zero about it? She wondered.However, it’s the best thing that she must do. Troy is a big threat.“I had a classmate. His name is Troy Angelo—”“Angelo?” Zero frowned and put down the glass on the side table. “You said, Troy, right?”Isla’s forehead creased. “Yes. Troy Angelo. And I’m sorry, I did tell him about you and our daughter. It’s the only way I thought would
“HOW CAN we get rid of them?” Isla asked as she glanced once again at the back.Zero stepped on the gas a speed the car swiftly.Instead of answering, he asked, “What do you think, baby?”Isla frowned a little bit; a thumping knocked her heart. “You need to find a deserted place or an open area.”“No people…” Zero smiled.“Don’t tell me they will fire at us?” she asked. Curiosity evaded her system as excitement jolted her chest.She saw how Zero crept a smirk on his lips. “Aren’t you getting nervous, baby?” he asked, and he drifted to the left, entering the left highway, which is bound to the mountains.“A little,” she replied.Zero let out a soft chuckle as he glanced into the side mirror once again. “Damn,” he cursed, making Isla frown and glance at the back.Soon as he darted her gaze at the foes, her eyes widened in awe. “Gun!” she exclaimed. “Faster, Zero,” she commanded.Zero let out a chuckle again. “If we’re gonna entertain those, you’ll be late for school,” he said.Isla frow
“WHAT’S MY next appointment?” Zero asked his assistant.“You have a meeting with Mr. Angelo, Sir.”Upon hearing that name, Zero grimaced. “Did I agree with this appointment?”The assistant started to tremble and nodded. “I asked about it three days ago, Sir,” he replied.“Take it down. And cut off the ties with the Angelos,” he said and stood up.“But Mr. Angelo was expecting you—”“I don’t need any partnership with the Angelos! Am I not clear?” Zero’s voice raised as anger lingers in it.“My apology, Mr. Cohen,” the assistant replied.“If so, tell dad to meet his friend. But you, I’m not allowing you to have an appointment with them,” he said and left his office.He walked towards his private elevator and was about to close it when his eyes widened and pierced his gaze to the person who had just gone inside the elevator.Zero was about to stay and pushed the open button when that person blocked his way.“What the fuck are you doing?!” he roared.“Zero…”“Fuck it, Tilda!” Zero’s angry
ISLAZero dropped us off at school before he went to his work.“See you,” I said and gave a peck on his lips, making Becca complain.“Geez, people,” Becca exclaimed as she got off the car.I shook my head and smiled after. Zero met my gaze and leaned forward as he gave me one more peck on the lips. “Bye, baby. Study well. No boys,” he uttered and winked at me.I smiled. “Of course, Sir. Uhm, check on Nana before you start working, okay?” I glanced at my wristwatch, “I have class at eight-thirty,” I said.“No problem, baby. See you. Text me, and I’ll pick you up,” he said. However, I shook my head.“No. It’s fine. We’ll take the cab—”“Call the driver then,” he interrupted, making me smile.“Baby… we’ll be safe. Besides, I know you’ve secured the area already, am I right?”Zero pressed his lips and rested his left hand on the steering wheel. “What do you think?”I smirked and got off the car. I waved goodbye before closing the car door.“Seriously?”I turned to Becca when I heard her v