HOURS passed and Isla couldn’t sleep. She keeps on changing positions but still, she can’t fall asleep.Is this because she’s been thinking about her scenario with Zero earlier? Or it has something to do with that torture. Damn it, Zero didn’t even plunge deeper inside her—which she wanted the most.How dare he? She thought.“Ugh!” she groaned. She will make sure to get even with that guy. She looked like a hungry pet earlier that wants to be fed, begging to have something to eat, yet Zero didn’t let her.She heaved a deep sigh and knocked the pillow beside her when suddenly a libido rushed into her system.She looked at her naked body and stared at it as if it were a wonderful view. She closes her eyes and sighed again.She did touch one of her breasts and moaned weakly. She rolled down the comforter until it reaches her abdomen and lay her back on the soft bed. She closes her eyes as her two hands rest above her huge tits.Here she goes again, pleasuring herself but when Zero did it
BLINDED by the sunlight beaming past through the window, Isla slowly opened her eyes. She blinked a couple of times, adjusting her vision. She put her arm above her eyes and moaned as she turned to the other side.“Gosh!” she exclaimed when she saw Becca sitting on the floor, staring at her. She got up immediately. “What are you doing there?” she asked.Becca heaved a sigh. “I’ve been trying to wake you up but you won’t. I then ended up sitting here, waiting for you,” she uttered which makes her brows furrow.“Are you being serious? You almost give me a heart—”“I woke up when I heard a sudden noise—a different one. And I don’t know where it came from.”Isla’s eyes widened and hemmed to clear her throat. “Unfamiliar noise?”“It’s not that unfamiliar. It came from a woman, moaning.”She frowned slightly, trying to act like she doesn’t know anything. “It could be your imagination because you’re good at watching porn—”“Stop!” Becca exclaimed and stood up. She glared at her. “Excuse me,
ZERO is busy scanning some piles of documents when the telephone on the side rings. He closed the folder and grabbed the call, which is from his secretary, informing him that he had a visitor.He asked who it was. When he heard the name, he dropped the call. He pinched the bridge of his nose—a sign that he was losing her temper again, then clenched his fist.After a few moments, the door of his office opened and it has thrown the last person that he wanted to see. It’s not that he’s bitter about his past but he just wants to ignore those people who already have been in the dark part of his life.“Zero!” the feminine voice roared inside his office.He arched his brow and leaned on his chair as he met the woman’s eyes.The woman tucked her hair on the back of her ear and walk her way towards him but he pointed to the empty chair in front of his desk.He crossed his arms in front of his chest and met the woman’s eyes right after she’s been seated.“What brings you here?” he asked, calmly
ISLA thought that they will just spend their day after class inside the coffee shop but here they are, arguing about what to wear because Becca wants to go to the bar and get tipsy.“I’m good with my dress. If you disagree then I will not come—”“Fine! I just want to dress you up—”“Like what are you thinking? I know you will be leaving sooner yet do you have to act childishly?” she asked which makes Becca pout her lips.Becca glared at her and then rolled her eyes. “K. dot. Let’s go then,” Becca uttered and started to walk her way toward the door.She can’t help but shake her head and followed after she locked their unit.“You’re being unexplainable, Becca.”Becca stopped and turned to her. “I’m sorry, Isla. I don’t know what’s wrong with me,” she pressed her lips, seems like she was holding a smile or a laugh.She crossed her arms in front of her chest and arched her brow. “You’re really pulling a joke on me, huh?”Becca looked away.“Seriously, Becca?” she shook her head. “Childish
JIVE into the sweet music that lingers inside the club, Isla sipped into her bottle. Becca is enjoying her night by talking to a man whom she met on her way to the restroom.Zero on the other hand was talking to a guy named Fred. Now, she was left with her beer. It feels like she was ignored.She heaved a deep sigh and drank the bottle of beer that she was holding. When she saw it, she didn’t even drink the other half while Becca already drank four or five bottles since they started.“Isla…” Becca called her name, at last.She arched her brow. “What?”Becca chuckled and say something to the guy which makes the latter nod. Becca went closer to her and whispered something in her ear. “Are you sure you’re gonna be fine?”She moved away and stared at her. “Why—”“Well,” Becca interrupted and looked in Zero’s direction which she followed then gazed back at her.“So, what are you implying?” she asked.Becca stood up and shook her head. “Nothing. If I were you—”“Don’t start, Becca. Just enj
ISLA’S heart thumped fast as the clock keeps on moving. She doesn’t know but she feels so excited.Zero was really an expert in ruining the mood at the same time fixing it. She thought that he was mad earlier but turned out that it was just a front.She felt sorry for Becca. She saw how her friend badly wanted to enjoy the night but Zero just destroy it because he wanted to fuck her again—as he was not satisfied with their inside the restroom.She turned to the other side of the bed and giggled, the pillow covering her mouth. When she removed it, she stared at the ceiling and sighed. She smiled like an insane woman and it faded when her phone vibrated.Her smile met her eyes when she read it. she wears on her slippers and exited her room. She gently closes the door and walked silently towards the main door.At this hour, she was sure that Becca was already asleep. She gently opened the door and saw Zero wearing his seductive smile.She let him step inside and closes the door after. Ze
THE NEXT DAY, Isla woke up early. Since Zero left, she can’t even have a good sleep. She tried to cook simple dishes like frying eggs and ham then brewed soya beans after.Their fridge was full of snacks and those kinds of food can be cooked easily since they eat at the nearby restaurant every morning and eat lunch and dinner at the nearby restaurant from their school.If she will think about Becca leaving her, then she will eat alone in those restaurants—it will be really boring.However, a sudden thought came across her mind where he portrays herself eating with Zero. Yeah, it’s Zero… again.She shook her head and continue what she was doing. After a couple of minutes, the door to Becca’s room opened and it has shown her best friend, who was still rubbing her eyes.“Good morning!” she greeted, lively.Becca approaches her side and frowned. “You’re up early. What’s the occasion?” she asked.“Occasion?”“Yeah.” Becca pulled one chair and sat. “Tell me…” she looked into her eyes, “did
TWO DAYS had passed, and Isla’s routines are still the same. School, home then repeat. Apollo always checks her through calls since the former is also busy with his business schedules.As for Zero… she heaved a deep sigh and tapped her pen on her notebook as she glanced outside the window of the empty classroom, she had never seen Zero nor had contact with him since their last meeting at the airport.She doesn’t know if Zero is just doing it on purpose to lay low because he knew Apollo would be there, guarding her.She already misses him. Becca even called her many times since she left but Zero… she heaved a sigh again, he never did.She did try to call him but he was out of reach. She was even tempted to visit his office but what will be her reason to do that? They’re not even in a relationship—even friends. To think of it, they’re just fuckbuddies.They were destined to pleasure each other—that’s all. Maybe she would also feel grateful for the opportunity because Zero chooses her ov
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