IT WAS Apollo who called this time and was checking on her. She thought the call will last for a moment but Apollo dropped it as soon as she replied to it.Isla looked at Zero and smiled, she walked towards him. “Sorry about that,” she uttered. However, Zero didn’t reply and just reached for her left breast and squeezed it.“Remind me of killing Apollo next time,” he joked, a sly smirk forming on his lips. He leaned down and then claimed her lips as he pulled her by the waist pressing his body into hers.His kisses went down to her neck and suddenly lifted her and put her back in their position earlier. She moaned when Zero suddenly claimed her nipple with his warm mouth, savoring every inch of it. The way how he swirls his tongue into seems like he kinda likes the taste of it. His other hand went on her other breasts, squeezing them harshly.She enveloped her arms into her nape and arched her back to give him better access. Later on, Zero’s hand moved down to her exposed abdomen and
SATURDAY MORNING, Zero needs to work because of the pile of documents that needs his signatures. He’s not that workaholic and seldom works on Saturday and these are really unusual for him. Puzzled, he just continued what he was doing when his secretary came inside his office… with the woman whom he knows.“I’m sorry, Mr. Cohen but she insisted to come in—”Zero just nodded which makes his secretary stop talking, bowed his head, and exited the office.Tilda flashed her seductive smirk and walked toward him. Zero crossed his arms in front of his chest as he leaned on the backrest of his swivel chair.“What brings you here?” he asked.Tilda walked closer and leaned on the side of his table and smiled, seductively.Zero smirked.“Visiting you. And also wanted to invite you for a coffee,” Tilda replied.Zero scoffed. “Do you think I have time for those?”Tilda let out a flirtatious chuckle. “Oh, come on, Zero. I knew you. And it’s surprising that you also worked on weekends,” she uttered.
ISLAZero has been driving for more than thirty minutes. We left the building at 6:50 P.M. I glanced at the wall clock in my living room and now, it was already 7:20 P.M. I was tempted to ask but I’m afraid of the deafening silence between us. It seems like Zero needs some quiet time at this moment.I badly wanted to lean on the window and just watch the enormous street lights but I’m afraid I might turn the spark off and will break my posture. I just then leaned the back of my head at the headrest of my seat and sighed. Which I thought will not catch Zero’s attention, but it did.“You’re bored?’ that’s the first thing that came out and broke his silence since we stopped talking a few minutes ago.“Not really,” I replied and realizes that it will be brought to something which he might misunderstand. I saw how the side of his lips rose and formed a smirk.“Would you mind if I pull over and let’s have some me-time?” he asked which makes me gasp my eyes grew bigger and looked at him, bro
ISLAAfter a couple of minutes of savoring the moment with the harmonious music, we stopped dancing and gets back to our seats, and enjoy our glass of champagne. Until Zero asked me if it was fine to me if we spend the night in the hotel upstairs of the restaurant.I was hesitant because of my what-ifs. What if Apollo suddenly wants to visit me or what. However, Zero told me that it was fine. Apollo will never do that since he’s busy plus the fact it’s already past eight.In the end, I agreed to spend the night with him. Zero booked a room on the third floor of the building. I can’t help to feel an awkwardness between us.“What’s with the silence?” Zero suddenly asked which makes me shake my head. “Do you want to take a dip in the sea?” he continued.I bit my lower lip as I sat on the soft velvety bed. “I didn’t bring any swim—”“We can buy in the souvenir shop next to this building,” he uttered. “I don’t bring one too,” he added.I just nodded. I want to see the sea at the same time,
ISLAThe gentleness in Zero’s touch is bothering me. This is not him. Zero will always prefer the hard way rather than the gentle way. Why? Why does he need to do this? Why does he keep on giving me false hope? And I am the fool who assumes that he’s into me.Savoring the moment that we had, Zero lets me lay my back on the bed while he was on top, without breaking the kiss. He nibbles my lips and darted his tongue inside my mouth, and started to battle with my tongue.I love the way how he moved his tongue and how nibbled my lips, it’s pure gentleness. It seems like we’re a couple who were much in love with each other—it seems like we’re a newlywed couple that’s on a honeymoon stage.The ambiance of the room was so perfect for the sensual desire that we were sharing. Later on, Zero’s hand went down to my shoulder and started to trail his fingers down to my tummy. His kisses went from my cheek down to my jaw until it reaches my neck, he nibbles every inch of it as if it was an art.I s
ZERODespite my focus on the woman lying in the bed, I continued to talk on the phone. Getting some shut-eye isn't an option for me because I’m working on something important. It's still very early. I took a look at my pricey timepiece and realized it was already ten o'clock.I wanted to go down to take some hard drinks to get myself to sleep but I can’t just let Isla alone here.“I’ll get back to you, tomorrow,” I said and ended the call. I perched on top of the bed and heaved a deep sigh.I've been having a difficult time coping with my activities these past few days—which is atypical of me. I always deal with it swiftly but when I started to be with Isla, it seems like, something has changed.I took a deep breath and sighed. “What did you do to me?” I whispered into the air as I stared into her face.“You’re just a sister to me. It will only stay that way…” I mumbled. I stood up and walked towards the bathroom. My body needs a cold shower, to awaken my soul and shove me away from s
ISLAI don’t know what to feel at this moment. Zero is with me but he never dared to kiss me or at least tease me—tempt me to pleasure him.“Zero…” I called his name. He was sitting in the living room and was holding his phone. What I’ve observed is that he’s been on his phone ever since he sat in there. It seems like he’s chatting with someone that he can’t even put down.It’s hurt that I assumed that he will at least have this moment to get through to me since I never saw him for days again. But it’s not.I sat on the one-seater sofa across from him and grabbed the throw pillow, resting it on my lap. “How’s work? Seems like you have a busy schedule,” I asked, trying to catch some information.Zero didn’t speak and stared at me. I arched my brow. Zero broke the gaze and he took a deep sigh. “I’m expanding my business and got workloads to do,” he replied.I nodded and pressed my lips, trying to flash a smile. “Then you should focus on it. You don’t have to drop by. You can call me if
ISLALike every princess in a fairy tale, they all deserve a kiss from their prince charming. I got one. I experience having one. The difference was, I am a princess, I found my prince charming, but I knew that we’re not bound to the happily ever after.I am being delusional to have Zero in my life but the truth always showed me that I can not have him. No matter how I try, I cannot have him. He even clears it. But every girl deserves to dream, right?Can’t I?I can dream, right? For just once in my life, I knew I have the right to claim something.When Zero let go and stared at me, tears fell from my eyes.“I’m sorry,” he uttered. There he goes again with his sorry, sorry, sorry—as if he did something to me.I wiped the tears that fell on my cheeks with the back of my hand. “Why do you keep saying sorry to me? You didn’t do anything. And I’m sorry for acting weird today. It’s just that I’m adapting to your mood. Now, I will ask you this,” my eyes never left his, “are we still fine—I
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