MestaMy eyes fluttered. I flickered them open but regretted my choice when the beam of sunlight burned through them. I groaned and squeezed them shut covering them with my palms.A voice chuckled from somewhere in the room. I could not tell where but I recognized it.The doctor."You've finally woken up.""The lights…""Oh. Wait." I heard the curtains move. "All good now."I opened without being forced to shut them again. My eyes scanned the room."How long have I been here because I feel like the apocalypse has already happened."He chuckled. "Two days. He took you out pretty bad."That little piece of – I lift my head. A splitting pain cut through my forehead to the back. I held my head between my eyes and shut my eyes."It hurts. Why does it hurt so bad?" I lay still on the bed not wanting to experience the pain again."Don't move." He fixed my pillow. "As I had said,he took you out pretty bad." I had my eyes closed but still felt him move away from the bed. I placed my hand on m
MecaelIt was true.It was a harsh truth.The DNA tests had come back positive. Aria is my sister. We are related by blood. Yes we share different mother's but the man responsible is one.We are siblings.I looked out into far space not knowing how to express my emotions. I did not know how to process what I was feeling.The bottle of liquor in my hand felt too heavy to raise to my mouth. So it stayed in my outstretched hand,halfly drunk.I don't even remember if this was the fifth bottle or maybe the sixth. Maybe it was the tenth. Every memory we had shared came back to me. They flooded my brain threatening to carry me with them. Wherever they'd take me,I did not know.*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***Flashback"You are going to be a good girl for me,right?" She whimpered as my finger rubbed on her clit. "You love that?""Yes," she tucked her head in my shoulders to muffle her moans.I pushed her pantie to the side. My finger slid in her wet hole. Her fingers grabbed onto
AriaI ran and ran. The rain hit my skin leaving a burning effect. I pushed my hair back. My clothes stuck to my skin making it hard to move faster. Still,I pushed.I needed to get it out of me. These pent up emotions. All these thoughts I've been burying inside me. They had to get out.It was getting harder to move my feet at the same pace I had started with. My muscles burned. Finally,my legs gave in and I collapsed to the ground, kneeling. My palms were pressed to the muddy ground.It was true. Mecael is my brother.My husband,my dominant is my fucking brother.What's more messed up.She got another girl pregnant. Who was the girl? Someone related to him.Mesta. Her sister.Fuck he knew he was related to Mesta but that man still had it in him to go mess with him.It all made sense now.Why he never wanted her to speak when he was saying something. Us being together made him uncomfortable.Mecael knew that she was going to snitch on him. He had tried so hard to hide it all from me
MestaI was fuming.Alex had turned me down without a second thought. Turns out losing a part of his hand did more damage to him than any of us could have imagined.So as the nice person I was I left him alone to sink in misery and be a pathetic person he already was.A part of me felt for him. Really. I hated how he is dumb but it's not his fault. So past that,I did not want him to be depressed for eternity. That did not mean I loved him. I took it upon myself to work on Mecael's downfall. My feet took me to his room. I dont know what I was going for over there but…I was barefoot so the feeling of stepping into cold water was not so appealing."Mecael." I screamed his name charging into his room.Of course he was not around and he left his water dripping as if he paid the bills. Honestly,he took part in it. I groan throwing my arms around. I knew nothing about the bills. Thinking of it,I don't know who paid them but we've never been short on anything so I did not care.I turned th
GregI hustled into the hospital just as Mecael was gently pushing from Mesta.Wow. The connection the two had was unexplainable. Their relationship very questionable but I was not in a position to talk about how that any longer. I had said enough."How is she?"Mecael turned to me. All color had drained from his face. His body now seemed like an empty vessel."Mecael…""She could be dead." It was Mesta who spoke."Oh Greg," I called my voice filled with pity. I stepped forward and pulled him into my arms. His hands wrapped tightly around me and my man allowed himself to break.He sobbed so hard that he was unable to hold himself up anymore. He slid to the floor and I followed still holding him.He wept in my arms so bitterly that my heart hurt for him.He chocked on his sobs,his fingers groping my shirt.I did not want to tell him that I had talked to him about this.Not one of our conversations passed without me mentioning it to him.Their relationship was going to be the end of th
Warning: Mention of sexual assault.Lorei"You had to go through so much to see me, darling."I snarled. "Don't call me that. And yes,I did go through much to get to you."My brain replayed the scenes of me fighting his men whom he had positioned along the way.He said…"You had to work for it."There. I had to work for seeing him."Now why did you have this strong urge to see me? Miss me so much?"My body shivered. "Don't say such things,Cassius.""Aww. It's been long since I heard someone call me by my first name.' He took a sip of his wine. "It still sounds the same rolling off your tongue.""I'm never moaning it,my friend.""I need you to do something for me."His eyes rested on my face. "What makes you think I'll go out of my way for you?" "Think of it as a chance to reddem yourself." I offered."I don't think I need to.""Yes you do." I spoke immediately after the last syllable rolled out of is mouth. "You owe me big time.""So if I do whatever it is that you want,I'll be forgi
MecaelThe best day of my life.The worst day of my existence.How do kids start their compositions? The day I'll never forget.Yes,it was today.Aria had gotten out of the hospital.We had a moment of silence where we exchanged glances for a whole half an hour. The only word said in two whole hours was "hi" That's how bad it was.How bad it still is.But that woman went out of her way to prepare the…"Happy birthday to you,happy birthday to you…"Birthday function.Amazing.What was not amazing was that my entire family was under the same roof,in the same room.This never ends well.Ever."Earth to Mecael…Earth to–"My attention shifts to Greg who was calling me. I frown. "Aren't you supposed to be on a flight or something?""I postponed ed the trip because you and I need to have a long talk and what day is better than your–"Aria cut him off by clearing her throat."Happy birthday." She raised on her toes and places a ganyle kiss on my cheek."Oh." I say softly."What? Aren't sibli
MecaelMesta got me a gun with a note reading 'You have to get back in the shots.' Yeah. I can't remember the last time I held a gun in my hand,let alone pull the trigger. I set it aside to check the others.Greg,my friend. My soulmate in a way we can't date. The man who never fears to call me out in the open. I open his box,two of them. As expected, the date I'll be starting my therapy sessions,with him. Jokes on him because I did not need therapy. Even if I did,I was not getting one with him. The other one was a bottle with a note saying 'Let this go for a week.' I smile and put it aside. I'll be done with it by the time the sun rises.I put the other boxes away and reach for the one wrapped in red. It was a medium box. I opened it and I was greeted with pink cuffs.*** *** *** *** "I want them personalized." She whined."Yes,princess. We shall get you personalized cuffs."She plopped herself onto the bed lying on her stomach. "When?""Tomorrow.""Today." She insisted. "You are not
AriaMecael held me until I stopped crying sniveling. Still,I held onto him because I did not want him to go away.I cried because at the end of it all everything had worked out. Not all of it was perfect but it was in place.Like last month the business made a loss but it did not collapse. It stayed and this month I'm certain it will all be better.Just like our lives,bits by bit,it was all falling into place.For the last three months, everything had happened so fast and I couldn't help myself from worrying that it will all fall apart.We had bought a larger apartment where we had room for the kids to run around. Thick walls for mecael and I and a larger kitchen and office for Phoebe.Alex had finally admitted to his feelings. Though he was thrown into a turmoil when Liz proposed out of nowhere,he got after it soon enough and said yes. They had a church wedding which obviously came as a surprise to all of us.None of the boys have visited Heloriet ever since he was taken away. We rec
Aria"Mom." I yelled as I made my way into the station.Mecael met me halfway. "Babe." I felt his gaze travel past me. "They have gone to get Greg from the airport." He nodded in understanding."Lorei…she."I step past him and charged towards my mother who was screaming about Heloriet being mad.I grabbed her biceps and forced her to stand still facing me. "What do you think you're doing,mother!"Her hands held onto my arms and she shook me frantically. "Aria…Aria..tell them,tell them how he tortured me. How he ran that…that business and forced the drugs down me. Tell them everything."My eyes burned with tears and I could not understand the reason behind them.Maybe it was the fury of watching her act like this. Or the extent of truth her words held.Perhaps it was none of those but the fact that ay the back of my mind I wanted to see her drop dead.It was the feeling of me having to betray the woman who carried me for none months and also took part in my upbringing.But why should
Aria"How is he?" I asked pacing in the hall. At the same time Mecael asked about the ones who were in the hospital"I don't know. The doctors haven't come out yet." "He's okay,I guess."I stop moving. "You guess?""He keeps on repeating that he did not push them. It's day three,Aria,your mom is not awake and so is the doctor."I sigh and sit. "Can I be honest with you? I feel nothing about this situation. In real sense I feel like they both deserve it. Except for the doctor,he doesn't."He hums from the other side. "I get you babe.""Is Alex with you?""He's supposed to be there by now,also Greg and Lionne are on their way. They are almost landing if I'm not wrong."The door opens. "I'll call you later.""Bye babe. Be safe.""Doctor.""Aria? She is awake.""The man?""His chances of survival are pretty low. But we'll keep you updated.""Then how is she? Can I go in and see her?"He nodded and followed me inside."That's the only thing she's been saying. 'Ill do it. Don't kill me.' S
Aria"James,Aurora stop running around,you'll fall." I called after them as I picked up the toys they had left all over."Kiiiids." They did not stop. I sigh and place the box of toys down.The front door opens and Phoebe walks on with lots of bag."I'm not against your spending but please limit it.""Hey babe." She pokes her head around. "Aurora,James.""Auntie!" That was Aurora. She came running so fast that I feared she would slip and fall."I told you to not run." I say breaking James speed."Na-na." "Come to me baby." She picks him from me.Looking around. "Where's your husband?"I playfully hit her arm. "He's not my husband. But he's gone to meet with some people,work related."She laughs and guides the kids to the kitchen."Nothing for me?""You have your own money. Spend it before you die."I go to reply but my phone vibrates from the coffee table.She stops moving." Oh you have friends now?""Shut it,Phoebe."A new number. "Hello.""Did I ever tell you I majored in performi
HelorietMy heart thudded painfully against my chest. Sweat droplets trickled down my face,behind my neck all the way down to my back.I swallowed hard,an action that was painful as well. The temperature in the room seemed to be cold but at the same time I was so hot that I was literally burning up.My knees were on the floor and I remained there,not wanting to tempt Lorei because I was too aware of what she was capabilities.She let out a loud sigh and removed her gloves. She licked up a pair of scissors that was lying on top of the drawer.Snipping it towards me,she said, "Do you want to know what I'm going to do with this?"No. No I did not.Her words scared me but what crepped me out even more was what she was going to do. Stabbing him to death? That would be painful. But he might survive if she happens to stab the less delicate parts,his thigh,for example.I shivered and pushed the thought further away as possible.If I think positive then everything else will be positive. My s
Lorei"Hello babe." I greet while sipping my wine."What?" He grumbled from the other side."I'm just checking on you.""I'm not yet dead so I assume you are not done with me."I gasp faking my surprise. "Who says I want to see you six feet under. I want you alive,so alive so that you won't be able to take any more of living.""I've already seen what you have succedes at doing,if that is what you want to confirm."A chuckle escapes my mouth. "I know you've seen it. I mean,I went out of my way to ensure they aired it,I did all that for you.""Geez,thanks.""You're welcome." I place the glass down and get to my feet. I swing slowly to where the other man was seated,tied up on a chair."Are you asleep,Heloriet?""What? No,I am tired.""Don't care." I tap on the man,waking him up. "I have someone who I am sure you'd love to hear from.""Unfortunately,I have no one.""Really? Think again, Heloriet. Think carefully." I speak slowly allowing him to soak in every word and get the weight of it
MecaelShe had said no to us moving in together. Well,it was not a direct no. She asked me to give her time.I agreed to that and that is why we are here seated on a date.James and Aurora are with their aunt who is also their godmother,Phoebe. Yes,she want it all."Why do you keep looking at me like that?"I smile. "I missed you and I'm happy that we are here like this…together.""I'm glad.""So what do you do nowadays that you gave up on the,you know.""I went into real estate.""Um,wow…I,I'm surprised.""I know. Greg was the one who helped me as he has a social life. Him moving also worked for my best.""I see." She drunk her wine. "How is Lionne, haven't talked to him for a while.""The boy is flourishing. He even went into modeling and–"She chocked on her food. "Wait. Wait wait wait. You mean Lionne,the Lionne that I know?""Everyone gave that reaction.""But it's good for him.""Yeah…" she was now playing with her food. "You're full." I noted."Mh.""Let's go to your place?"O
AriaAin't no way.After years of not seeing each other we meet casually at a park. What a coincidence.The beat my heart was currently playing was faster than any beat I've ever heard in all the music I have come across."I quit drinking." He announces after a long stretch of eyes fixated on each other."Good…I…I'm proud of you."He gave me a beaming smile with the corner of his eyes forming wrinkles. "Yeah." He chuckled. "Thank you."I cleared my throat. "You were with James. Thank you for looking out for him." "He got hurt. I'm sorry about that."I look at James. "Happens to the best of us.""I love his eyes." Of course he loves his eyes. The pairs are exactly the same. James took most of his features,like all of them. The eyes,face,hair,how his lips curl up in a smile.He held the girls hand. "This is Aurora."I smiled as I repeated the name.The bubbly child stepped forward and outstretched her tiny arm to me.I took it."Aurora. I'm a princess."Mesta was pregnant,that much I
HelorietI called him. I gathered all the courage I've packed and called him.I glance at the clock. Turning away I realize I had not registered the time,so I checked again.Only an hour remaining. One hour and he'll be here.After watching the news for more times that usual,I headed to my bedroom. The rest of the time was spent with me in bed feeling pathetic and regretting all my life choices.A knock came and the knob turned."I'm okay now,you can leave." I say under the blankets.I heard his low chuckle as he came closer. The weight shifted on the left side. A soft hand landed on my arm."I saw it.""It's bad but I have dealt with it. You can go.""I need you to look at me.""No."Silence.I sigh and uncover my face. He uses his finger to turn my head into his direction."I'm not crying." I say avoiding his eyes. "Is that's what you are looking for.""How have you dealt with it?"Good question.I had no answer.I sat upright. "Wanna have sex?" I lean in,my hand resting on his th