Unknown's POV
"Holy shit, Boss," Amanda gasps. "Y-you killed him!"
Standing up from the solid stance I was just in, I flick on the safety to my weapon and stuff it back into the holster. "Don't act so surprised," I remark, quickly facing her then back to the unconscious woman who now has a corpse on top of her. "C'mon, let's get this disgusting excuse for a human off of her and help the poor woman." Then we all rush towards her and us women pull the big bulky man off of her.
"Thank god," I hear Lindsey breathe out.
"What the hell are you talking about?" I scrunch my eyebrows together and face her with pure confusion.
"We got here just in time, this bastard nearly rap
Jasmine and I both look to each other right after we had both just shared the shocked statement of, "Wait.. what?"I take a deep breath at attempt to gather myself while Jasmine slowly walks to Maria's bed beside Aaron. "Aaron, sweetie?" She touches his shoulder and he stares sadly with his big blue eyes. "Does Mommy have a baby in her stomach?" She asks and points to Maria's abdomen.Aaron nods then directs his attention back to unconscious Maria. "Mama, wake up.." he whispers and continues to stroke her hand softly.My brain feels like it might explode. How could I have let this happen? Fuck, I promised things would change and that she'd be safe this time. But of course, that fucking stalker had to show up again right when we were starting to become happy again.
WARNING:This book contains violence, abuse, rape, mental health issues and anything that may be triggering to a person. If you're sensitive to this stuff, I would recommend you very kindly go find another book to read as there are many people triggered by this sort of content.Thank you!Maria's P.O.VThe obnoxiously loud ringing of my alarm sings through my ear as I dreadfully force myself up in bed. As soon as I pick up my phone from the bedside table, though, I see that it's Saturday today and, well- I've been graduated for nearly a month now. Pre-med here I come...My phone buzzes me a reminder when I unlock it, notifying me that I'm supposed to be ready by now and that my best
Maria's POVSo today is the day. The day where I'll be meeting my apparent fiancé: The infamous Luke Sanchez. Well, at least that's what my parents said his name was.Footsteps sound from the staircase from outside my bedroom and I scramble to get my dress on. It's a simple short, poofy blue dress. It isn't too short, though. It's only at my knee. There's no way in hell I'll be trying to get any first-time action today from Luke, or forever for that matter."Hey, Hun." My mom peaks her head in through the door and smiles when she sees me standing here in the dress I picked out. "You look beautiful as always, my girl. Luke is very lucky to have you."I don't even bother say thank you or even return the smile. I simply stand ther
MARIA'S POVHe was most definitely drunk, though. And it wasn't only a drink, it was multiple drinks. I kiss him back, still clueless on how this whole kissing thing actually works. I stand there, gripping his shoulders, standing on my tippy-toes and try my best to make this at least good for him, because this definitely feels good for me.All until I can feel his hands latching onto the hem of my shirt and begin pulling it over my body as though we've done this a hundred times before and I'm just fine with it; he doesn't need to ask if it's alright or not!"Please don't do this, Luke,." I say, trembling as he looked down at me with a sly grin on that devastatingly handsome face.He grabs me firmly by the waist, pulling me even closer into him now. A tear slips from my eye as I can only begin to process what's about to happen. I'm not ready. I don't think I'll ever be ready.Luke looks down at me sadly and lets go of me. "I'm so sorry Maria..
Maria's POVI eventually cried myself to a deep sleep after Luke and I's fight. All night long I had tossed and turned being too scared to let my guard down and have him come into this room. That was the last thing I wanted.In the morning, I wake up to a loud banging noise on my door. I instantly pull myself out of bed and straggled on over to the door. There at the door is Luke standing, his arms crossed across his broad chest and staring down at me angrily. "What do you want?" I spit, keeping the door only a quarter of the way open."Watch your tone Maria, I'm still in charge here." His voice is all low and husky from just having woken up. If I weren't furious with him right now, I'd tell him to come in and just talk to me in that voice of his. Yep, just talk nothing else.
Luke's POV6:30 am back at the house.Suddenly, my body tenses itself awake as the obnoxious buzzing and beeping of ,my phone continuously goes off, forcing me to roll over and shut the damn thing off.I sit up in bed tiredly and look down at my phone. It's Cody calling."What do you want Cody?" I answer annoyed that he's probably woken me up just to tell me about a new girlfriend or something.I hear him grumble just as annoyed back to me before yelling through the phone, "Luke, get your ass over to the hospital. It's Maria!"My grasp on the phone loses as I hear the words escape his mouth and my stomach drops to my feet. Fuck, she's gotten herself hurt!"I'll be there soon!" I quickly tell him before throwing the covers off of my naked body and begin pulling clothes onto me in a rush.When I got my clothes on I looked at Bethany who was naked in mine and Maria's bed. "Get the fuck out," I spit, my eyes focusing on her sleepy
Maria's POVI can hear people talking but I can't wake up, I'm stuck. I scream and scream but still no light, just darkness everywhere I look.After, what feels like hours, I finally awake with a gasp sitting straight up in bed. I look around and see I'm back at this place, the place I hate the most. The room looks like it's been cleaned, and there is brand new bedding and sheets on the bed.Ha, so Mr. Heartless does care? Now that would’ve been hard to guess.I slowly get out of bed trying not to cause any more pain to myself then there already is. I'm hooked up to an IV and have bandaging around my face and stomach as well. I go to look at the date on my phone but it's gone. What the hell? How long have I been asleep? Then, with instinct, I scurry over to the door and try to open it.Locked.I take a deep breath and back up. "It's all going to be okay,” I whisper to myself then gradually, I start making my way over to the bathr
Maria's POVA week later...It's been a week since everything has happened. And I was right; he was going to take his pain away by screaming at me.I've resigned to sleeping on the couch for now on because I do plan on getting out of here and going to med school. Planning just takes a bit of time, especially when you're trapped in a mansion over-seen by guards and your evil "husband".I've just woken up from yet another awful sleep on the couch and am now heading into the kitchen for some cereal. It's like this everyday: wake up, get myself some cheerios and coffee,When I enter the kitchen Luke is standing at the island, his lean muscular body leaning against the island, talking on the phone. From what it sounds like, it must be his father.Heading into the kitchen, I begin to open and close the cabinets a few times as I try and search for a bowl. But, even as quiet as I try to be, I guess Luke still gets pissed off.He whips around
Jasmine and I both look to each other right after we had both just shared the shocked statement of, "Wait.. what?"I take a deep breath at attempt to gather myself while Jasmine slowly walks to Maria's bed beside Aaron. "Aaron, sweetie?" She touches his shoulder and he stares sadly with his big blue eyes. "Does Mommy have a baby in her stomach?" She asks and points to Maria's abdomen.Aaron nods then directs his attention back to unconscious Maria. "Mama, wake up.." he whispers and continues to stroke her hand softly.My brain feels like it might explode. How could I have let this happen? Fuck, I promised things would change and that she'd be safe this time. But of course, that fucking stalker had to show up again right when we were starting to become happy again.
Unknown's POV"Holy shit, Boss," Amanda gasps. "Y-you killed him!"Standing up from the solid stance I was just in, I flick on the safety to my weapon and stuff it back into the holster. "Don't act so surprised," I remark, quickly facing her then back to the unconscious woman who now has a corpse on top of her. "C'mon, let's get this disgusting excuse for a human off of her and help the poor woman." Then we all rush towards her and us women pull the big bulky man off of her."Thank god," I hear Lindsey breathe out."What the hell are you talking about?" I scrunch my eyebrows together and face her with pure confusion."We got here just in time, this bastard nearly rap
A month later..Maria's POV"Mommy!" A whispery voice calls out. "Mommy I needs to pee! Wake up!"I groan and sit up in bed, only to see Aaron at the foot of my bed, legs crossed and holding himself. "Where's Dad?" I ask as I groggily stumble out of bed and lead Aaron to the bathroom."Work," he says right before he almost rips off his pants and sits down on his little potty.I leave Aaron to do his business while I go over to the sink to get ready for the day. When I open the drawer to retrieve my toothbrush and face wash, I notice my feminine products neatly organized in a basket. I reach in and grab the basket and set it on the countertop. At the
The next morning, I wake up to a faintly familiar feeling beneath me. I pull my head off of the comforting warmth I'm laying on and see Luke sleeping peacefully; his broad, muscular chest on display for me."Shit," I mouth to myself as I attempt to recall what happened last night, but I'm left dumbfounded. All I know is that we slept together.Bad girl, Maria. Bad, bad girl.Sighing disappointedly, I sit up fully and get out of bed as quietly as possible. As I reach for the nightgown that is now on the floor, I hear the blankets and sheets shuffle about and soon a husky, "Maria? Where are you going?""Home," I reply as I scurry to put my dress back on my now cold body.Luke sighs hea
Maria's POVA few hours after Luke had left with Aaron, I was already finished cleaning the house and left with absolutely nothing to do. It's past 7 o'clock by now and I've decided to make some toast for supper.Once my 'dinner' is done, I turn on some Grey's Anatomy and plop down on the couch in front of the T.V. I've only started watching the show and I'm beginning to realize the Dr. Montgomery on there looks alike to my Dr. Montgomery.Watching Grey's Anatomy is one of the things I do while Aaron is either sleeping or at his fathers. Other than that, I usually clean the house until it can't be cleaned or will go for a run.Watching this show will be the closest experience I'll ever have to being a doctor.
A week later...Maria's POV"Aaron!" I gasp as I lift him from his crib which causes me to get an even bigger whiff of his stinky diaper. He smiles knowingly while I shake my head with a slight giggle.I carry the little stinker over to the changing table and place him down on the soft cushiony surface. He brings his hands to his feet and uses his baby flexibility to attempt to put his foot in his mouth. "Aaron.." I warn and he stops in the motion and stares up at me. "What did mommy say about trying to eat your feet? It's no good for you!" I tell him and he releases his foot.Grabbing a diaper, I undress him from his yellow giraffe onesie and put a new diaper and clothes on him.
Maria's POVA month later...This life is hell. This life is a hell no one should have to experience.I've gone a month without barely seeing my baby and holding him because of my actions.The day I was told to feed Aaron, I had refused to hold him out of fear I may hurt him again. This means I pump the milk from myself now and makeup bottles for him which a maid brings 5 times a day.My days always consist of the same things: Sleeping, eating when I can, pumping, gardening, and reading. I lead a very depressing life.Since I almost never talk to Luke or engage with him or Aaron at this poi
The next dayMaria's POVI am a terrible mother.I am a terrible person.My actions are unforgivable.That's what I've been telling myself for the last three days non-stop. And I don't plan on stopping for as long as I live.Some may think it was just an accident. But no, I severely injured 'his son' and the heir to the biggest Mafia empire to ever exist. That's a mistake that cannot be forgiven.I'm starting to believe Luke has told everyone what has happened, since everyone is being so cruel to me now.
We walk down a long hallway that's been newly constructed for teens and younger. It was added as soon as Aaron was born. But I never thought I'd have to use it for him."Right here," Jasmine finally says and leads me into a room right of the hallway. When I enter, an older doctor is standing there checking Aaron's heartbeat and probably breath sounds by the looks of it. "This is Dr. Wells. He is one of the best paediatricians around," Jasmine introduces.I walk up to the small hospital crib they've put him in and grip onto the railings, looking down at him. "How's he doing?" I ask anxiously.The doctor sighs and looks up at me. "He had a pretty hard fall and suffered a few injuries which will keep him here for awhile. Thankfully, there is no visible brain damage as far as I can see. It