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
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,
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