She came in late the next day and she found him pacing about his little spot."Hey," she greeted, getting his attention. He came to her."Hey, I'm sorry about yesterday. I… I… it's complicated and I…""Then don't worry about it," she smiled, "a little bit of mystery only makes you more attractive."She patted his cheek and sat down. She looked up to find him blushing."Oh no," she laughed, "he has fallen for me finally.""Shut up," he snapped, using his palms to cover his cheek."Don't be shy," she spread her arms, winking at him, "we both know I liked you first. It's not a big deal, it'll pass soon.""Right," he eyed her and sat next to her, "I'll hold that as consolation. A few days at most and I'll be free from this evil."She gasped, "I'm hurt."Then she squealed, "he likes me back!"His hand shot out to cover her mouth."Shhhh, don't be so loud.""Why?" She wiggled he
Sebastian jogged down the museum stairs and got into the back seat of his car. He stared out the window as Marco started the car and drove away. She didn't come out to watch him leave this time."Looking for the pretty girl?" Marco asked. His head snapped away from the window."What?" His heart pounded furiously in his chest. Marco couldn't possibly know."Hiding things from me doesn't always work in your favour, Sebastian, you should know better.""She's just a girl I met there and she just forced herself on me and I had no choice but to talk to her. It's nothing serious, nothing you have to worry about at all," he explained quickly, his hands gripping his bag so tight that he feared his fingernails would break."That's why you are so worked up," Marco glanced at him through the rearview mirror, "wait until your father hears about this.""Marco, please," he leaned forward, beads of sweat running down his face, "that's too extreme. We were just talking, there's nothing bad in me havin
When Aurora awoke, she found herself hidden behind a shrub."Really?" She scoffed, getting up and dusting her clothes. Her house was only a few blocks away. She picked up her bag and hurried away, looking behind her shoulder every few seconds.Getting into the house, her mother's unfriendly face greeted her."You are banned from going to that museum," Cecilia said firmly."Mum, I can explain," she said quickly.Cecilia turned away, "I do not want to hear it. Go to your room.""I was kidnapped."Cecilia whirled around, "what?"Her father, Patrick, came in from the kitchen alongside two relatives."What did you say?" He demanded."This big guy, he kidnapped me and said something about my family staying away from him. Are you guys into bad stuff?" She questioned, folding her arms.Cecilia dragged her to the living room and sat her down on a sofa."This guy, what did he look like?" She queried."B
"Uhh…" Aurora stammered, looking back up at him, "have we met before?"He stepped closer and pressed the knife to her neck."A warning," he said lowly then walked off abruptly. She stood, looking dazed for a moment before hurrying away."Where were you! I said twenty minutes!" Princess whispered-shouted when she emerged from the restroom with her clothes changed."I know, I know, but the librarian kept talking a lot and there were a few hiccups on my way back so…" she shrugged, throwing a few things into a basket."I've bought already," Princess sighed, showing her the packaged goods in her right hand, "replace them and let's leave."Aurora did so and they walked out of the mall together.The drive back to the house was silent and Aurora simply stared out the window."You didn't see him, did you?" Aurora shrugged.Princess shook her head then abruptly swerved the car around."What are you doing?" Aurora looked at her cousin."Taking you out," she answered, "I'm your cousin, your fami
Marco carried an unconscious Sebastian to his bed and laid him on his stomach."Come back to check on him every twenty minutes," he said to the maid who stood obediently at the door."Yes sir."He walked out and she got to work, cleaning up the bloody mess on the floor.*Princess ended up sleeping in one of the guest rooms because Aurora never opened the door.The next morning, new year's day, while the rest of the family went to Church, Aurora moped around her room and didn't come out until Princess began to carry out on her threat of breaking down the door."What?" Aurora barked, pulling open the door."Finally," Princess rolled her eyes, putting down the shovel. She shoved past her into the room and settled on the bed."Why didn't you tell me you were threatened by a man with a knife?" Princess demanded."So you'll sieze my phone and lock me out of reality? Thank you, I'll pass," Aurora replied sarcastically, sitting at the study."Aurora, I'm your cousin, I'm just three years old
Aurora drove randomly, tapping her fingers against the steering and enjoying the night view. Peace… she felt peaceful.Chaos… she would meet chaos when she returned home but it might be worth it after all.Still driving, she wandered into quiet roads that probably led to private residences and forests. She reversed, deciding to stick to the busy parts of the town. She was just about to complete her reverse when a car appeared out of nowhere and aimed for her.She screamed, turning the wheels furiously. She narrowly missed the car hitting her. She stopped at the side of the road, panting for breath. Her eyes were wide and her heart was racing at an unbelievable speed. The other car, black from what she could see with her car's headlamps, had stopped at the other side some metres ahead but the occupant made no move to step down.She had a bad feeling so she started the car and drove off but passing by the car, a strong urge made her stop.It was dark and the road was poorly lit and so
Williams received a notification on his phone. He frowned and called Marco."Why are the garage doors open?"Marco was also perplexed."I have sent men to check it out. No one is in the garage at the moment, I'm looking through the CCTV but it shows nothing out of sorts."Williams tapped his chin."Give me a call when you find something," he ordered."Yes, boss."Ten minutes later, Marco called."I'm afraid it's your son. I spotted him entering the garage."Williams shot up."Where is he? Is he in his room?""No, his room is empty.""Find him!" Williams barked and cut the call.Marco stared at the drops of blood on the white rugs and he followed the trail to the small study desk and found the trap door."Oh hell," he cursed, opening it and going down at once.It led directly to the inner garage entrance. A car was missing and the garage doors were open.
Marco kicked the front door of the Grazias open."Patrick Grazia," he growled, glaring at the group of four who stood waiting behind the door."You must be one of Williams' henchmen," Patrick said, stepping forward, "I haven't seen him in a long time.""Where's Sebastian?" Marco demanded, "how dare you abduct him?""We saved his life actually. If my daughter didn't find him and act so kind to bring him home for treatment, who knows what would have happened to him out there on a lonely road?""And be nice," Cecilia spat, "you are on the Grazias turf now, show some respect."Marco glared at them and made to match inside with his men but Patrick stopped him."You stay right there," he ordered, "I'll fetch your boy for you."He signalled to Cecilia and Natalie and the two went up the stairs.*Aurora went back into the room."Now!" She whisper-shouted, "they are coming up the stairs!"Sebastian settled into bed and pretended to be asleep. Aurora sat on a chair by his bedside and watched h
The next two days, they spent letting the fire burn. No one was satiated yet, no one could stop them, no worries could bother them. On the third day, they finally stepped out to get some cool evening air and some groceries. "Everything feels different, better," she spoke as they walked into a store together, their rented car parked outside. They were in Tanzania. They rented a lone beach house which required a twenty minutes drive to get into town. It was perfect, just what they wanted. "And why is that?" He teased as they perused through shelves, hands locked. "Because we are finally finally together and my expectations of you in bed was superseded..." "Isabella!" He whisper shouted, wide eyes fixed on her. She laughed, pressing a quick kiss to his agape mouth. "What?" She asked with a smile, "do I not get to compliment my husband's bedroom skills?" He shook his head, looking around to make sure no one heard. He looked back at her, "Isabel, seriously?" "We should expect a baby
"I think you have done really well for your first week. You should be able to do things without supervision now... I guess that's the person that's been picking you up since you first arrived. Your boyfriend?"Isabel's lips twitched. "My fiancee," she answered with a smile. "Oh, wow, that's great. When's the wedding?" Isabel opened her mouth to reply just as Ezekiel rounded the car with a big smile in her direction. "What?" She heard Irene gasp but her mind was clouded with too much love for it to register. Her legs carried her across the road to him. "I love you," she mumbled as he enclosed her in a hug. "I think our engagement is making both of us jelly," he laughed, kissing her cheek, "I didn't even realize I was smiling so wide." She kissed him lightly and stepped back a little. Oh heavens, she laughed internally, remembering she abandoned her supervisor. "Irene?" She heard Ezekiel mumble. She turned around, seeing the dazed look on Irene's face. "Don't tell me..." she mu
Ezekiel whirled laughing Isabel around. She was clad in a purple graduation gown, her cap hanging loosely in her right hand."I'm dizzy," she forced out between laughs, holding unto him tightly. He set her down on her feet and kissed her loudly."How does it feel?" He asked, beaming."I don't know," she laughed, "you are rubbing your excitement all over me and I don't even know how I feel.""Exactly," Lily intervened, "you are acting like you have never experienced a convocation before. Get off her."His entire family came to celebrate her, his cousin and his beauty wife included, with their baby."She's not your girlfriend, Lily, mind your business," Ezekiel eyed her playfully.They moved off to a little spot they set out for a picnic and they spent the rest of the day being happy for her. The group stayed an extra day before leaving. It was just two of them left now.When their relationship was a year old, they sat down for a serious conversation. They rented a beach house for the w
Sebastian was just bringing the car around when Isabel and Aurora walked out of the airport."You must be Isabel," the man she recognized as Ezekiel's cousin spoke when he got to them."Yes," she replied with a warm smile, watching how he casually put an arm around Aurora's waist and kissed her hair, "it's nice to meet you."They shook hands. They definitely had good genes in their family. Ezekiel was her boyfriend, the man she loved but she couldn't confidently say he was more handsome than his cousin."Ezekiel is bringing the luggage, we can wait in the car. You don't mind, Isabel?""Of course not, he left me with the luggage in the first place," she answered with a roll of her eyes. Their little group chuckled and they moved to the car. Sebastian hovered over his fiancee as they chatted heartily about school, life, and anything else. Ezekiel arrived soon and Sebastian assisted him in getting the luggage into the trunk.Aurora and Sebastian's wedding was a week away so the atmospher
Ezekiel knew that there was a Supreme Being helping him to restrain himself because it was a miracle he didn't lose control after what she just said. Was she so oblivious that men were easily triggered sexually or was she doing it on purpose? She worked at a bar, she had to know."Your body belongs to you," he said slowly, blowing out a breath, "and to the God who made you. If we are married, you can say that but your body will belong to me and mine will belong to you only because we chose to let it be so. Do you understand?"She clicked her tongue, laying her head on his chest. "Let's get married then, you won't have any excuse to deny me what I want.""Oh heavens," he laughed in disbelief but somewhere deep within him, he began to consider it.*Weeks flew by and Isabel didn't think she had ever lived life so happily before. She woke up happy and blushing, she was much more interested in her boring classes because he always praised her when she performed well in the tutoring session
When she awoke bright early the next morning, he was still asleep and she was late for class. She stood at the entrance to his hospital room at a loss for what to do. She could rush to class and return after school to take care of him or she could stay and be with him throughout the day. She wanted to do the latter as she was the cause of his accident but on further reflection, she decided to choose the former, he'd prefer that.Ezekiel trudged into his apartment, burdened with a load of emotions. Drugs, really?"Stan found me, he sent me threat notes and has been stalking us."Was that true? He sighed, lowering himself unto a fur-covered couch. He didn't even know what to believe. What was her deal? Was it just the aftermath of the rape incident? It scared him that she would go as far as drugging him, how much damage did the incident cause her?If Stan was secretly stalking them then she wasn't safe. The police needed to be alerted and they needed to move away from town for some time
"Are you mad at me?"Isabel said nothing instead she focused on stabbing the potatoes on her plate."Have I ever refused you anything?"She blinked, thinking of an answer to his question though she didn't plan to reply, she discovered he always did what she asked and did more except for a few nos here and there but... He was always there."No," she answered curtly, guilt nagging at her. "Then you must know I have a very good reason for refusing you this one thing. Trust me, Isabel, please."She stared at her meal, fighting with her emotions. She thought of the drugged wine."Ezekiel," she began, looking up. Her eyes widened in horror seeing him bring down his glass from his lips."What?" He questioned, cleaning his mouth with a serviette.She opened her mouth and shut it. "I drugged your wine," she croaked out."What?" His eyes bulged out and he looked into his glass, "what are you talking about?"She kept silent, staring at him with wide eyes. He stared at her, his eye size matching
She was awfully alert the next day, constantly looking back and sideways, being suspicious of every male she came across, staying in open places where there were a lot of people. She didn't realize she was so on edge and tensed up until Ezekiel came to her at the cafe and she almost stabbed him with a fork.He dodged, his eyes wide. "Watsup!? Do you want to kill me!?"She sighed, her tense shoulders falling. The fork landed with a clattering sound on the table."I am sorry. I was... I thought it was someone else," she said apologetically.He raised a brow, sitting next to her, "is someone stalking you?""Don't worry about it," she sighed again and relaxed back in her seat. His presence was immensely comforting. She didn't know whether to be pleased or irritated, he was her boyfriend now."You could really have stabbed me if I didn't have quick reflexes. You wanted to harm the person. Why? What's going on?" He inquired.She kept silent. Why was she keeping it a secret?"Isabel..."She
"You're my girlfriend now," he murmured into her hair, "so you can't cheat on me ever again, you hear? You can't go kissing another man or letting another man touch you because you feel like getting down with someone. You are mine now and I'll tell you, I am very possessive and I get easily jealous."She blinked. What did she just do?"You forgot the second part," she mumbled, not sure of what she was feeling."No, it isn't enough to make me sleep with you."She groaned, surprisingly not feeling annoyed. "Why?" She whined."It only makes me want to protect you more, keep you clean and pure. I'll be your god and I'll keep you away from any filth," he replied.She fought the smile that crawled its way up her cheek. He pulled away a little and looked at her with so much tenderness, she felt she could melt from it."Do you still feel like getting down with me?" He asked, smiling.She shook her head."Good," he grinned, "I'll call your father now and tell him you're safe with me. I'll call