Victor
"This way then, my queen." I said to Freya with a gentle smile, while I held out my hand and saw her off to the car.
I stood there, watching till her car was out of sight. I could literally taste the joy in my throat. I had been waiting for her for so long, and it had been so painful watching her love the wrong person who didn’t love her.
Right from the first time I set my eyes on Freya, I wanted her. She had dreamy blue eyes, while her lush hair bounced over her shoulders. Her makeup was light, but it complimented her face and her beauty made those billboard models look like novices.
“That’s my girl…” I had said to myself as I stared at the picture on her page over and over.
When I finally peeled my eyes from my phone screen, I called my private investigator to run a quick search on her.
We were supposed to meet on a blind date, but she stood me up. That was a first. No woman had ever done that.
Abandon me on a date? Me? Victor Maddox, the handsome billionaire heir.
Women flock around me like bees clinging to the honeycomb. I enjoy the attention, but I never commit to any of them, they only want money and I only want their bodies. Tit for Tat.
My life was going well, and I was enjoying my best life until my dad, out of nowhere, asked me to get married or lose my inheritance to my stepmom.
Darla came into our family after my mom’s death, and though my younger sister, Stacey and I, were not comfortable, we had to respect our dad’s decision.
We did move out though. Stacey moved in with her partner, while I moved into my penthouse and had more freedom to party hard.
“Darla has been leading the company well. I might as well transfer the whole property to her, since all you want to do is ruin yourself and the family!”
“What?” I exclaimed when I heard my dad say that.
“Get married or lose your inheritance to my wife!!” He yelled at me and walked away.
I could see the smirk on Darla’s face as she pretended to console me.
I wasn’t going to give her that satisfaction.
“You’re not getting any of this!” I whispered and left too.
I got in the car and my driver zoomed off.
“My dad wants me to go on a blind date with his friend’s daughter. Include it in my schedule and let me know when.” I said to my assistant over the phone.
I had never put much thought into my outfits when going on dates, but this one was different. I wanted to make an impression. Sweep her off her feet such that she wouldn’t be able to resist getting married to me. Once that happens and I get my inheritance, I would divorce her and continue with my life.
Three hours and a bottle of wine later, it dawned on me that I had been stood up.
The rage I felt was second to none. I stood to my feet just in time for my phone to beep.
“I’m so sorry, but I have to cancel. I’m not interested in meeting or marrying you. I already have a man and I love him so much. I hope you find love too. Freya.”
I felt my insides turn with mad fury as I marched out of the restaurant.
My assistant didn’t bother to ask questions once he saw my face.
“Get my PI on the line, I want to know everything about that b*tch!” I yelled at my assistant while he scurried off.
One thing I hate the most is disrespect. I don’t condone it, and it never goes unpunished either.
I paced the room several times, waiting for feedback. After about ten times, my phone beeped again. It was Freya’s picture.
What I felt in the next five minutes was inexplicable. My anger had dissolved like salt in the water the moment I saw the gorgeous beauty on my screen.
She was a goddess.
There was something different about her that attracted me and I wanted her so badly.
“What is it, Nate?” I asked my PI when his call came in.
“I don’t think getting revenge on her would be easy. There’s nothing dirty on her. She’s just a cute lover girl who is head over heels in love with her fiancé.” Nate revealed while I curved my mouth in a defensive manner.
The desire for revenge had already disappeared along with my anger.
“She’s engaged? Why did my dad want me to still meet her then?” I asked.
“I think that’s because her dad doesn’t want her to marry the man…” he suddenly stopped, and I didn’t interrupt either.
When he suddenly goes mute like that, it’s because he has made a new discovery. I just let him do his thing, and he reverts to me once done.
“This is so interesting, you’re going to love this.”
“Her man is Dennis, the same person who blackmailed you some months ago. The one with the s*xtape.”
“What?” I exclaimed immediately.
I once had a night stand with a girl I met at the club. I actually wasn’t in the mood, but this girl was damn crazy. She stripped on me till I was fully erected and my pants could almost burst open.
I downed my wine, dragged her upstairs into one of the rooms and had s*x with her. She was wild and I enjoyed every bit.
A week later, I was in a business meeting when I suddenly received a video on my phone. It turned out the lady recorded the whole thing.
I got a demand shortly after. It was either I pay half a million or get the video played on the big screen, right there in the presence of huge investors and shareholders.
I had no choice. I immediately passed the phone and information to my assistant who sorted the ransom…
“Are you sure? Dennis is Freya’s fiancé.” I quizzed, wondering how possible it was for Freya to have fallen into his trap.
“I’m sure. Freya is engaged to the same man, but I don’t think she knows about his real personality. He’s probably after her for the same reasons,” Nate retorted.
My head immediately came back to its senses. I couldn’t bear that Dennis could be plotting the same for Freya.
“Can I call back in five? I need to confirm this before I tell you.”
“Alright, I’ll be waiting.”
We hung up, and I went back to staring at the picture. I clicked on the link Nate sent, and it redirected me to Freya’s I*******m profile.
Damn!
All the pictures and videos were juicy. She was perfect. For the first time in a long while, my dad really made a good choice.
I answered my phone at the first beep.
“I just confirmed it, Freya is Dennis’ next target. And her best friend is in on it too. They’ve been together for years and are still together. They meet at this hotel…” Nate explained, and I saw a text pop up then. It was the hotel address.
“Good job, Nate. Keep someone at the hotel, I want to know the next time they go there.” I ordered and hung up.
“I’m going to protect you, Freya… and you'll then be mine.” I muttered to myself.
A week later, Nate told me that Dennis and Sonia were at the hotel as usual. I wanted to see things for myself, so I went there.
I found them making out in the garage.
I was filled with rage, I wanted to run them over and just spare Freya the pain and heartbreak. That way, I get revenge for the blackmail and Freya gets to guard her heart and sanity.
I riled up the car and drove straight ahead at full speed, but Dennis was fast and jumped out of the way with Sonia.
“F*cking coward!” I cussed under my breath.
Barely two days later, I got news that they were at the hotel again. I wasn’t going to see this alone so I sent a text to Freya, anonymously.
She arrived fifteen minutes later, looking gorgeous. It took a lot of willpower not to claim her at that instant, but I had to wait.
“She'll soon be yours, it won’t be long now.” I thought to myself while I watched her happily stride upstairs.
A minute later, she ran back, eyes filled with tears as she went out.
I followed her, watched her sit on the bench and burst into tears.
It broke my heart to see her that way, but it also helped me make up my mind.
I would do everything to get her revenge… and then make her mine!
FreyaThroughout the drive back home, my mind was blank. I intentionally forced myself not to think. I know how carried away I get when my mind is shuffling through thoughts. I almost drove myself into an accident when I was going earlier. I’m not going to do that to myself again this time.Kill myself over a man who doesn’t give a f*ck about me and busy screwing my best friend?Best friend? Really? How could you still be calling that back-biting b*tch ass wh*re your best friend? - a thought rose in my head.I took in a deep breath and then let it out slowly as I blanked out my mind. I pulled into the driveway and then went into the house.I was sleek and quiet, making sure not to wake him up.Watching him snore away like his life depended on it, I was filled with rage again. I grabbed my pillow and for a second there, I felt the urge to stifle the life out of him with the pillow… but I didn’t.Instead, I curled into his arms and pretended like nothing happened. He pulled me in closer
SoniaMy head forgot how to beat for a few seconds after Freya told me Dennis was cheating.“What? Where? When? How?” That and more questions fought in my head as I quickly drove down to her house. I didn’t even know what to think. I knew I had to see her and get to the root of it all. I needed to know everything she knew, so I could know the next step to take.“I couldn’t see the lady’s face. Dennis’ back was blocking my view, all I knew was he was with someone.”“What about pictures? Did you take any? You know I might know the lady, and we’ll know what to do from there.” That was my own concern.All her other talks about satisfying him only for him to cheat and betray her, weren’t any of my business. That was between her and Dennis. All I needed to know was if she had evidence.“No, I didn’t take pictures. The thought didn’t even cross my mind until I confronted him when he got back home, and he denied it. It was his words against mine, since I had no proof.” She retorted and then b
Freya“You’re done eating already?” Sonia asked, while I nodded.“You stayed long, and I was hungry, so yes, I’m done.” I let out, and she smiled while coming back to sit beside me.I actually didn’t eat the food. I couldn’t. Not after seeing the way she hung her legs over my fiancé’s head and let him f*ck her like the wh*re that she is. How could I then eat the food that she prepared after that horrible scene? What if she poisoned it? At least that would make their plans come through faster. I would be out of the picture, and they would have access to everything their greedy ass ever wanted…“I’m coming… let me get the nail kit, you need some manicure and pedicure.” Sonia suddenly let out, abruptly pulling me from my thoughts.“But I just did them a week ago.” I didn’t want her anywhere close to the sensitive parts of my body.“A week ago? Girl! That’s long enough for a do-over!” She let out and then ran upstairs while I stared long at the nails.She soon came back with my nail box a
Sonia“Babe…” I quickly ran to the door once I heard his voice.It was Dennis and though I had been boiling with rage ever since he got back this evening, the moment I opened the door and saw his face, all the anger dissolved.“Took you so long… were you f*cking her?” I asked, rolling my eyes and pretending to be angry.He smiled and pulled me into his arms while I tried harder to hold back the blush. He started kissing me all over the face, and before I knew what was going on, I was already smiling sheepishly.“See? I always get you. You can't be mad at your man.” He retorted while I gently hit his chest and pushed him off.“Why didn’t you tell me about the surprise? And what was that about? Kissing and drooling all over her? Are you in love with her now?” I quizzed, rolling my eyes again.He wanted to pull me into his arms again, but I stepped back.“No, you don’t get to do that. I want answers, use your words and not your hands.” I said frankly.“Well, I did tell you I would handle
Freya“Heyyy…” I let out as I stepped into the kitchen and saw Sonia making breakfast.“Why are you bothering yourself this early morning?” I asked while she smiled.“It’s not a bother. You’re not well, and I thought to make breakfast for you and Dennis,” she explained.“But…”“No buts. You’re not a bother, and I’m happy to do it.” She affirmed.“Here, I’ll serve your food now. Come over.” She chimed in and then started serving the dinette while I took a seat.The door opened and Dennis appeared. I caught the knowing glance they both exchanged, but then pretended like I didn’t see.He came over and kissed me on the lips while Sonia stood behind me. I knew they would still be sharing the glances but do I care?“Morning my love…” he finally found his voice.“Good morning Dennis…” Sonia quickly replied before I could.I closed my mouth and smiled. Well, of course, she was his love, so why should I be the one replying?“Morning Sonia. Hope you slept well?” He turned to her.“Yes, I did. W
Victor“Can I have those files on Demock?” I said to Anna, my assistant, over the phone.“Okay sir. The Walters have gotten back to us too. I sent their response to your mail about thirty minutes ago.” She retorted.“Okay then, I will check it out now. Please don’t forget the files I asked for. I need to work on them now.” I hung up afterward, but it hadn’t been five seconds before she called back.“What else, Anna?” I asked, trying not to sound angry.“There’s one Miss Becca here asking to see you sir, I’ve told her now is not a good time, but she’s insisting on seeing you.” She rushed through the words and I could hear the frustration in her voice too.“Does she have an appointment?”“No, Sir.”“Then tell her to leave. I’m busy.” I said, and then hung up immediately.Again, it hadn’t been a few seconds before I heard a loud bang on my door. I looked up just in time for the door to open. It was Becca, looking like she was about to pick a fight with me.“How dare you ask your assistan
FreyaPromising Victor that I'd be calm was easy, but actually keeping to the deal was the problem. I just couldn't take my mind and eyes off the video.I went straight to the office from Victor's place and the moment I clicked the door shut, I hurried to my seat. I grabbed my phone and started watching the video all over again.I watched it over three times and each time, it felt different, like I was just seeing it for the first time.I pushed my phone forward while I buried my head on my desk. I was boiling with rage and I just needed to get my mind off it.The day went by in a blur. I couldn't even concentrate on work. I was so disturbed and had to push a lot of the work to my assistant, which she did under my supervision.“Are you okay, Freya?” Grace, my assistant asked.“Yes, I'm okay. Just a little bit under the weather.” I let out while she gave me a scrutiny look. She wasn't quite convinced, and I could understand her concern. It wasn't like me to keep to myself or even push
DennisFor the first time since Freya and I started dating, I was so mad at her. The anger was so much that I just had to leave the room before I did something I would love to regret. Besides, any mistake could ruin all my hard work and plans. The last three years of my life have been strategic, and I wasn’t going to ruin that just because a b*tch was being disrespectful…I slammed the door shut and it gave a loud bang. I crashed into the bed and flung the extra pillows all over the room. I was trying to let out my anger.“How dare she disrespect me like that? That f*cking b*tch? Does she really think I love her that much to tolerate all her nonsense? If not for…” I stopped for a minute and looked around the place.It felt odd, like someone was watching. I stood up and then looked around the room, not even sure what I was looking for.I went back to bed and started battling with my raging thoughts…I was never in love with Freya. Right from the start, it had always been about money…“
SoniaI sat on the cold, hard bench in the holding cell, staring at the wall, my mind racing. My lawyer had just left, giving me what should have been good news… the judge had allowed bail. But instead of feeling relieved, I felt trapped. The bail amount was huge. Impossible.Freya was really working tirelessly to keep me in here. After her little nasty talk the other day, she must have been so pained that I showed her who she really was. I mean, it’s really not my fault if the men in your life don’t find you worthy of love and commitment. She must have been so pained to the bone, and then ran to the judge to pull this strings.I can’t give her that satisfaction… never!I clenched my fists. I had no money left.Everything I saved was with Dennis, and we both blew it, indulging in our secret trips, designer clothes, and wild nights, living like we had the world at our feet, and we could never get caught. Even if I had a little left, it wouldn’t be enough. And Dennis? He wouldn’t eve
Victor The hum of the jet engines was steady, a reminder that we were moments away from takeoff. I sat back in my seat, staring out the window as the crew moved around. My phone buzzed, snapping me out of my thoughts. I picked it up and saw Stacey’s name flashing on the screen. “Hey, Stace,” I answered, trying to sound neutral, but my voice betrayed a hint of melancholy. “Victor,” she said, her tone cautious, “are you okay?” She asked while I blinked weakly.“I’m fine,” I replied, though the lump in my throat said otherwise. There was a pause before she asked, “Freya didn’t come, did she?” I exhaled softly. “No… no, she didn’t.” Her silence was louder than words. Finally, she said, “I don’t get it. I talked to her earlier, and she sounded excited about going with you. She even asked what kind of trip it was.” She let out while I frowned, confused but unwilling to let my hopes rise again. “She was probably talking about work or something else, Stacey. It’s okay. I’m not mad
Freya I woke up feeling like my chest was weighed down by a hundred bricks. The room was silent, except for the faint hum of the heater in the bathroom, but my thoughts were anything but quiet. I couldn’t stop replaying the events of the past few hours. Victor professing his love… Stacey’s words… and my own conflicted emotions. Was I rushing into something again?That question haunted me as I stared at the ceiling. I had a pattern, and I hated that I couldn’t seem to break free from it. Dennis had been my rebound after my last heartbreak, and look where that got me. I didn’t even take time to heal then. I just jumped in headfirst, hoping love would fix me. In my defense, I actually didn’t want to jump into another relationship that fast… I had made up my mind not to even try anything called love again but that evil b*tch, Sonia. She made me believe Dennis was the man I was made for and just the right piece for my life to have meaning. Silly me… I fell for it…Dennis is out of the
VictorThe doorbell jolted me out of sleep, echoing through the house like an alarm. I had slept late thinking about Freya and it was just overwhelming. Talking to Stacey had helped a bit, but the relief cleared off once doubts and errors started creeping in. I stayed in bed for a long time, tossing around until I was finally able to force myself to sleep…Hearing the doorbell, I was going to ignore it at first, since I wasn’t expecting anyone, but then, my heart raced, and for a split second, I thought it might be Freya. What if she came over to the house instead? I didn’t even check the time… I just jumped out of bed, threw on a shirt, and hurried downstairs. A million thoughts swirled in my head as I approached the door. Is she here? Did she decide to come with me after all? But why would she come to the house though? We agreed to meet at the airport…But when I opened the door, my heart sank. “Anna?” I let out, my voice laced with surprise and disappointment, which I was sure sh
StaceyI had barely ended the call with Freya when my phone buzzed again. I glanced at the screen and sighed. Victor. I didn’t even need to pick up to know why he was calling, but I answered anyway. “Hey, Victor,” I said, keeping my tone casual as I leaned back into the couch. “Stace…” His voice was low and hesitant, which was so unlike him that I immediately knew this was serious. “I think I screwed up.” He let out while I smirked a little to myself but kept my voice neutral. “What did you do this time?” I quizzed.There was a long pause, followed by a deep sigh. “I told Freya.” “Told her what?” I asked, even though I already knew where this was going. “About how I feel,” he admitted. His voice sounded tight, like he was bracing himself for me to scold him. “And?” I prompted, trying to keep the amusement out of my voice. “And I think I made a mistake,” he said quickly, his words tumbling over each other. “She’s going through so much right now… Sonia, Dennis, all the chaos
Freya The ride home was painfully quiet. I hated awkward silences, and this one stretched between Victor and me like a heavy fog. That was why, after our little talk, I wanted to take a ride home, but he wouldn’t let me. I knew it would be awkward being in the same car, but he insisted on taking me home. In his words - after all, I brought you out here. It’s courtesy that I take you home. Besides, I need to be sure you’re home and safe. I wouldn’t be able to rest if I don’t drop you off myself…I stared out the window, trying to focus on the passing streetlights, but all I could think about was his confession earlier. I felt… conflicted. Victor, as always, was polite and composed, his hands steady on the wheel, his jaw set in a way that made him unreadable. When we pulled up in front of the house, I hesitated before unbuckling my seatbelt. “Freya,” he said softly, finally finding his voice and breaking the silence. I turned to him, clutching my bag tighter. “Yes?” I let out so
VictorI couldn’t take my eyes off Freya as she sat across from me. She looked even more beautiful than she had ever been. It’s evening already and her light makeup was still sitting perfectly on her pretty face, further enhanced by the restaurant’s warm lights. There was something about the way she carried herself, the way she’d put Sonia in her place earlier… it was magical. I’d always known she was special, but today, I’d seen a new side of her. Strong, unyielding, commanding. I was in awe. The bill arrived, and I handled it quickly, eager to step out into the fresh air. When we got outside, Freya paused, looking around at the softly lit scenery surrounding the restaurant. “I don’t feel like going home yet,” she said quietly, her gaze distant but calm. My heart skipped. I was so happy. I didn’t want the evening to end either. “The restaurant has a beautiful garden and some scenic spots,” I offered. “Why don’t we take a look around?” She smiled, a soft, grateful curve of her
Freya As I raced out of the building, I felt a rush of emotions. Her words kept pairing back, and I couldn’t take it anymore. The betrayal, the lies, the sheer audacity… it was all too much. My chest felt tight, like I couldn’t pull in enough air, and the dizziness hit me out of nowhere as I kept stumbling on.The world around me spun, and my legs started getting heavy till they couldn’t carry my weight anymore. I knew I was going to fall. My head was so light and my eyes were blank. I was going to pass out and soon enough, my legs eventually gave way. I braced for the hard impact of the pavement, but it never came. Strong arms caught me just in time. “Freya!” Victor’s voice was sharp with concern, and he quickly guided me to lean against his chest. “Breathe, Freya. Just breathe.” “I… I can’t,” I choked out, struggling to draw in air. “Yes, you can,” he said firmly, his hand gently rubbing my back. “Focus on me. In through your nose, out through your mouth. Slowly.” He let out
FreyaMy morning went by in a rush. I would be meeting with Sonia today, and I didn’t want that to affect my work, so I made sure to attend to everything on my morning schedule. The moment I sat in my chair, I was buried in work and didn’t even realize time had gone by so quickly until my phone rang. Once I saw Victor’s face lit up my screen, I knew it was noon already. I had told him to just call me when he gets here and not bother coming up into the office.“I’m outside,” he said simply. “Be right down,” I replied, “I just need to wrap up the final touches on this email… and I’m done! I’ll be with you in a second.” I let out and then hung up.I quickly grabbed my bag and smoothed my outfit while I made my way out of the office. My heart thudded as I hurried to the elevator, desperate not to keep him waiting another second.When I stepped outside, Victor was waiting near his car, leaning against the passenger side door. His calm demeanor always had a way of grounding me, even when