Raphael's voice broke through the tense silence, his brow furrowed with disbelief. "Is it true, man? What happened? And why the hell didn’t you tell me about this sooner?"Victor let out a long sigh, his head hanging low as if the weight of the world was pressing down on him. “It’s true, Raphael. Everything. I didn’t tell you because... hell, I don’t even know how to make sense of it myself.”Raphael leaned forward, eyes locked on his friend. “What happened, man? What led to all this?”Victor rubbed his temples, trying to gather his thoughts. “It all started when I went to the pack. I wasn’t looking for trouble, just trying to clear my head. That’s when I saw two boys—young, maybe 7 or 8—searching for their mom. They looked lost, so I decided to help them out. I had no idea that one of them, Jamal, was Rachael’s son.”Victor ran a hand through his hair, pacing back and forth as Raphael's words echoed in his mind. The weight of everything that had happened suddenly felt suffocating, al
**Warning: Mature Scene:These Is Very Steamy and Vulgar** *Skip if it's too intense for you*Victor leaned back in his seat, trying to force his mind to slow down, but the dim lighting, the scent of perfume, and the intoxicating rhythm of the music made it impossible to relax. The tension in his chest was replaced by a new sensation—a burning heat coursing through him as his eyes roamed over the stage. Raphael nudged him, grinning. "I told you, man. This is what you need. Let it go."Victor tried to focus on his drink, but the moment he set the glass down, two women sauntered over to their booth. The brunette from earlier, the one with the long legs, stopped in front of him, her eyes glinting with a wicked smile. She didn’t say a word, just straddled him with a slow, deliberate motion. Her barely-there lingerie brushed against his thighs, sending a shiver up his spine.Raphael was already enjoying himself, a blonde with crimson lips settling onto his lap, whispering something in h
Victor stepped through the front door as quietly as he could, the chill of the night still clinging to his skin. The house was dark, silent, and still — just the way he hoped it would be. The soft tick of the grandfather clock echoed in the hallway, reminding him how late it truly was.His stomach twisted in knots as he tiptoed down the hallway, every creak of the floorboards under his feet sounding like thunder in the stillness. He couldn’t afford to wake anyone, especially not *her*.*Thank God she's asleep*, he thought, relief sweeping through him. If he could just make it to the bedroom without being noticed, he could shower, get into bed, and deal with her wrath in the morning. Maybe by then, she would be less angry, maybe even willing to forgive.But as Victor reached for the bedroom door, the lights suddenly flicked on, blinding him momentarily.He froze mid-step, his heart sinking like a stone as his eyes adjusted to the bright light. There she was—Evelyn—sitting in the armch
The next morning, Rachael found herself lost in thought, unable to shake the events of the previous night. Her fingers moved absentmindedly through her son Jamal's curly hair as he sat at the kitchen table, finishing his breakfast. The memory of Damian’s kiss, the way his touch ignited something deep within her, kept replaying in her mind like a movie she couldn’t stop watching. She sighed, trying to focus on the present, but her mind kept drifting back to the conversation about meeting Damian’s mother. It was such a big step, and while part of her heart fluttered with excitement at the thought, the larger part of her felt a rising panic. *Was she really ready for this?*"Mom! My shoes! Are you okay? You've been lost in thoughts lately mummy" Jamal’s small voice broke through her reverie, pulling her attention back to him. He looked up at her with curious eyes, his little face scrunched in concern. Rachael blinked, shaking her head slightly to clear her thoughts. “Yeah, baby, I’m
As Rachael pulled out of the school palrking lot and onto the main road, her mind was already shifting gears. Today was a big day. She had a crucial meeting at HarperTech, a deal that could solidify her company’s place in the market for years to come. Rachael had spent months preparing for this—endless hours of research, late nights, and constant networking. Everything was riding on this one meeting. She was about ten minutes into the drive when her phone rang through the car's Bluetooth system. Glancing at the screen, she saw Damian’s name flash up, and for the first time that morning, a small smile tugged at the corners of her lips. She pressed the button on the steering wheel to answer. “Hey babe,” she said, her voice softening at the sound of his voice. “Love" Damian's deep, familiar tone echoed through the car speakers. “How are you doing? You ready to knock that meeting out?” Rachael let out a small laugh, though it felt a bit forced. “I’m ready, I think. It’s been
Oh my God… no. No. It can’t be him.*Her thoughts raced, chaotic and uncontrollable, but her mouth had a mind of its own. "What the fuck?" she blurted out, the words escaping before she could even think.Mr. Matthew, who had been standing beside her going over the project details, turned sharply toward her, eyebrows raised in surprise. "Excuse me?" he asked, his voice filled with confusion, and a touch of disapproval.She struggled to catch up with the present. She swallowed hard, trying to pull herself together, but her voice wavered when she finally spoke. “I’m... I’m sorry,” she stammered, feeling Mr. Matthew’s eyes on her now, too. “I didn’t mean to—”But she couldn’t finish the sentence. Not with this suffocating weight pressing down on her chest, not with him standing there, smug and silent, as if the whole room belonged to him. Her palms were sweaty, and she wiped them discreetly on her pants, desperately trying to keep from unraveling in front of her boss.Mr. Matthew, clearly
Rachael’s hands gripped the steering wheel so tightly that her knuckles were turning white. The traffic lights blurred in the distance, but her vision wasn’t focused on them. It wasn’t focused on anything but the overwhelming storm swirling in her head.The confrontation with Victor played on a loop, every word, every infuriating smirk etched into her mind like a wound that wouldn’t heal.She clenched her jaw. Her chest felt heavy, and she could feel the tears welling up behind her eyes, threatening to spill over.“He has no right. No right at all!”Her thoughts screamed, clashing with the rhythmic hum of the engine as she sped down the road. She didn’t even know where she was going, just that she needed to drive. Needed to get away from the suffocating weight of Victor’s presence, his cold eyes, and that damned smirk. Her heart pounded in her chest as her mind raced with everything she wished she had said, every word she wanted to throw at him.“How dare he bring up Jamal like that?
Rachael sighed, the tension returning to her shoulders as she ran a hand through her hair.“I ran into Victor at the company where I went to sign that deal. I wasn’t expecting it. One minute, I’m going over the contract, and then boom, there he is—standing in the doorway like nothing’s changed.”Chloe's eyes widened in disbelief before narrowing with anger. "That son of a bitch!" she spat, slamming her hand on the table. "I *knew* it! Ever since that day in the park, I had this feeling he’d find a way to slither back into your life. That insignificant fool!"Chloe slammed her glass down onto the table with a force that made the ice clink against the sides, her eyes blazing with fury. “Victor is a coward, Rachael! A spineless, selfish, good-for-nothing piece of trash who can’t stand the fact that you moved on and built a life without him!Rachael leaned back, a small, tired smile tugging at her lips as Chloe went off. Watching her best friend get worked up over Victor was like watchin
“I can’t believe Victor would say such a thing to you! How!” Sarah’s voice broke the silence. Evelyn had told her what victor said concerning bringing Jamal in. She turned to face Evelyn fully, her expression hard, disbelieving. “He wants to bring Rachael’s son into your home? That’s wrong—so wrong!” Her hands clenched into fists, her knuckles white against her pale skin.Evelyn sighed, her gaze dropping to the ground where fallen leaves crunched underfoot. She drew her cardigan tighter around herself, as though it could shield her from the ugliness that had invaded her life. “He’s made up his mind, Sarah,” she whispered, her voice trembling with a mix of fear and exhaustion. “Victor said he’s bringing the boy into our lives, and I can’t do anything to stop him.”Evelyn glanced toward the playground, watching Daisy’s small figure dart between the swings, her bright pink dress fluttering in the breeze. She blinked back tears, her heart aching. “What choice do I have? If I try to fig
Daisy seemed to sense the change in her mother's face, her bright smile fading as she glanced at her mother in the mirror. Her little brows furrowed, and she bit her lip, hesitant. After a long pause, she finally spoke, her voice soft and unsure.“Mummy… are you and Daddy okay now?” Her question hung in the air like a fragile thread, delicate but weighted. “He’s not… he’s not hitting you anymore, right?”Evelyn’s heart stopped, her hands freezing mid-comb. She felt the blood drain from her face, a knot of emotions tightening in her throat. She hadn’t realized how much Daisy had noticed, how much her little girl had been affected by the things she’d tried so hard to shield her from.For a moment, she couldn’t find her voice. The reality of the situation—of everything Daisy had seen and heard—settled over her like a cold blanket. Her chest tightened, and she forced herself to swallow the rising lump of guilt. Daisy was just a child, too young to carry the burden of her parents' brokenn
"Please, Mummy! I want to go to Daddy's place!" Jamal's small voice pierced the quiet of Rachael's room as he bounced energetically beside her desk.His chubby hands gripped the edge of her chair, tugging at her sleeve with urgency. Meanwhile, Rachael's fingers flew over the keyboard, the relentless clicking of the keys filling the air as she focused on the screen, trying to meet a pressing deadline. She barely had time to breathe, let alone indulge her son's sudden request. Not today."Mummy, you're not even listening to me!" Jamal whines louder, frustration bubbling in his voice.Rachael's shoulders tensed, but she didn’t break her focus. The document in front of her was demanding, her thoughts juggling between work and the weight of her emotions. It was almost too much. After days in the hospital and finally having Jamal discharged, she'd hoped for some peace. But peace was elusive, much like her strained patience. Jamal had grown close to Victor—too close, she thought bitterly—
Mummy? Uncle Damian? Why are you all shouting?"The room fell silent, as if time itself had stopped. Racheal’s heart skipped a beat, her body freezing for a moment as she slowly turned toward the hospital bed. There, staring back at her with groggy but familiar brown eyes, was Jamal. Her son. Awake.Her hands flew to her mouth, and her breath came in short, sharp gasps. "Oh, Lord have mercy!" she cried out, rushing to his side as tears welled in her eyes. "My baby! You're finally awake!" Her voice cracked with emotion as she sank into the chair beside his bed, grasping his small hand in hers as though afraid to let go. "Oh my God, Jamal, where’s hurting you? Tell mummy, baby!"Her tears spilled freely now, streaking down her cheeks as she smoothed his hair back, overwhelmed by the miracle of him being awake after so many dark, uncertain days.Racheal’s hands trembled as she clutched Jamal’s, her voice still shaky with disbelief. She leaned closer, trying to keep her emotions in check.
The shock of the punch left him dizzy for a moment, but the anger rising inside him burned just as fiercely.“Damian!” Racheal’s voice cut through the room, sharp and filled with panic. She rushed between them, pushing against Damian’s chest with both hands, trying to stop him from going in for another punch. Her face was flushed, her eyes wide with shock and anger. “What the hell are you doing?!”“What am I doing?” Damian spat, his chest heaving as he glared over Racheal’s shoulder at Victor. His nostrils flared, fists still clenched tightly at his sides. “What the hell is *he* doing here?”His voice was laced with venom, his finger jabbing toward Victor like an accusation. “He left you. He abandoned Jamal! And now he just thinks he can waltz back in here? Like he deserves to be here?”Victor wiped the blood from his lip with the back of his hand, his jaw throbbing from the punch, but he refused to back down. His eyes locked onto Damian’s, a dark fury simmering beneath the surface.
Racheal sped down the highway, her knuckles white as she gripped the steering wheel, her mind racing as fast as the car. Jamal. Her son. Her world.The thought of something happening to him was unbearable. She tried to steady her breath, but it came out shaky, the anxiety gnawing at her insides. Victor, in his own car a few lengths behind, could barely keep his composure. His mind was flooded with thoughts. he was never there for the young boy all his life, he couldn't afford to loose a son.He hated himself for what he did in the past, but now wasn't the time to dwell on his failures.As they neared the hospital, Racheal’s phone buzzed again. Her hands fumbled to grab it, and she quickly put it on speaker. “Dr. Collins?” she asked, her voice barely holding together.“Yes, it’s me,” the doctor responded, the seriousness in his tone making her stomach drop further. “We’ve had to move Jamal to the ICU. He’s stable for now, but it’s touch and go. You should prepare yourself.”Racheal’s
"By Thursday, I want everything finalized,” she stated coldly, her voice cutting through the low hum of the room. “We can't afford delays. The last quarter was barely acceptable, and I will not tolerate another slip-up. Am I understood?”“Yes, ma’am,” came the chorus of voices, though most of them avoided meeting her eyes. The tension was thick. Racheal’s reputation for ruthlessness preceded her, and no one wanted to be the one who disappointed her.“I need this wrapped up before Thursday,” she said abruptly, standing up from her seat. “I have personal matters to attend to, so everything must be prepared by then. No exceptions.”She dismissed the meeting with a swift gesture, her mind already racing ahead to the hospital visit she had to make. Her son had been on her mind all morning, and the growing knot of anxiety in her chest was impossible to ignore.As she strode out of the boardroom, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floors, Racheal’s pace quickened. She was halfway
**Warning Trigger: Explicit Content***“Whiskey. Double.”The burn of the liquor was a welcome distraction from the thoughts brewing in his chest and mind. But the alcohol wasn’t enough to calm him. He needed more. Something physical, primal. His fists tightened on the glass as he downed the last of his drink, the dark thoughts swirling in his head like a whirlpool pulling him deeper.Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted her. A woman in a tight black dress, her legs crossed, heels sharp enough to cut, her eyes smoldering under the low lights. She was watching him, her gaze raking over him with unmistakable hunger.Victor’s jaw clenched. His anger, his guilt, the gnawing ache of Daisy’s words—it all collided into something dangerous. He didn’t care anymore. He wanted to forget. And she was offering an escape.He walked over, towering over her as she looked up at him, her lips curling into a seductive smirk. “You look like you need a release,” she purred, her voice low and sultry, h
As Racheal was dealing with everything in the hospital, Victor’s house was figuratively on fire. Victor leaned against the window, staring out at the meticulously landscaped garden, his face set in a hardened expression. He had made up his mind. The house, with its three excessive living rooms and an enormous master bedroom, had become a burden.“We need to sell this house,” Victor said abruptly, breaking the strained silence that had settled between them. His voice was firm, but beneath it, there was a simmering anger, a frustration that had been building for months, maybe years. “It’s too much. We don’t need this space anymore.”Evelyn, perched on the edge of the velvet sofa painting her toenails, snapped her head toward him, her eyes blazing with an intensity that matched the fire brewing in his chest.“Sell the house? Are you insane, Victor?” Her voice was sharp, cutting through the air like a blade as she walked towards him like he had lost his mind. “This is our home! Our sta