"You knew about this, didn't you?" Liam fumed with anger as he walked toward Madison and Jenna. "You knew he'd be here and that's why you insisted on coming alone, huh?""No... No, Liam. Not at all. I didn't know he'd be here," Madison tried explaining, her voice quivering."Liam, he just showed up, I promise," Jenna tried to intervene, sensing the escalating tension."No, Jenna. Stay out of this," Liam retorted, pacing around and placing his hands on his waist. "You knew. You both knew. You all wanted to betray me. I trusted you, Jenna!" He half-yelled, his frustration reaching its peak."Liam, you have to calm down. Let's go in and talk about this, please?" Madison said carefully, not wanting to get him more upset."There is nothing to talk about. Let's go home," Liam said, pulling Madison by the hand, his anger still simmering."No, Liam! Stop!" She yelled at him, pulling her hand off his grip. "Can you just calm down and let us talk? What's going on? You've been acting really weir
Madison climbed the stairs that led to Liam's room. She knew he was home because his cars were all parked outside.She had to settle this once and for all. She couldn't live her life like she was a prisoner.She pushed the door to his room open, her eyes darting around angrily until she saw him sitting at the far end of the room, operating his laptop.The sound of the door opening made him turn around to see who it was, "Oh, babe?" he called, standing up to meet her."Don't come near me!" She said angrily, making him halt immediately."What is going on, babe? Who got you this upset?" he asked so innocently with so much concern in his voice."Why, Liam? Why get a bodyguard to follow me around? What did you do that for?" she asked, crossing her arms over her chest as she waited for a response.Liam heaved a sigh of relief, "Oh, that?" he smiled. "Is that why you are this pissed? Come on, honey. It's just for your safety," he explained, maintaining his smile."Really? What makes you thin
The classic blue car pulled into the grand entrance of the gigantic compound of the Hudsons, its polished exterior glistening in the light. The chauffeur stepped out of the sleek car, his crisp white shirt immaculately pressed and complemented by his perfectly knotted black tie. He quickly made his way to the owner's seat, where he opened the door hastily for his boss to step out.As he emerged from his sleek and shiny Ferrari, gifted to him by his doting father on his 26th birthday, Julian Hudson exuded an air of sophistication and refinement that was reflected in his impeccable fashion sense. He was a young man who knew how to dress to impress, and he carried himself with an effortless confidence that turned heads wherever he went.His chiseled features boasted of a timeless beauty - sharp cheekbones, a strong jawline, and a perfect nose that complemented his piercing green eyes. Those eyes seemed to hold a secret mischievousness, a glint of playful rebellion that added to his allur
In less than two hours, Julian was already seated in his uncle's sitting room. It was really huge, but he was used to it. He was from a lineage of wealthy folks.Fred Anderson was a very big name in the United States. He was one of the wealthiest men in the country. Just like his father, Uncle Fred has made a name for his business as well.Already retired, his son, Liam, has already taken over from him. Liam has been doing very well in the world of business, making his father proud. One of the reasons his father, Albert, has always wanted him to take over the company after he retires."It's nice to have you here, Julian," came his uncle's baritone voice as he ascended the stairs.It's been quite a while, and he truly misses his uncle."Uncle Fred, I've missed you." Julian took a few strides to where his uncle stood and hugged him."I've missed you too, son. How was studies? I'm very certain you came out with flying colors," his uncle asked with a familiar grin."Certainly, uncle, I su
"Attention, ladies, and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Please take your seats and fasten your seatbelts as we prepare for takeoff," the announcement echoed throughout the aircraft, prompting passengers to take their seats and make themselves comfortable as the crew prepared for takeoff.With trembling fingers, Julian dialed Adi's number for what felt like the hundredth time, his heart sinking with every failed attempt.As his call went straight to voicemail once again, a wave of anxiety washed over him, and he couldn't help but wonder what could have happened to her. Was she safe? He could imagine how terrible she’d feel right now, and he couldn't shake off this feeling of helplessness. The thought of it made his stomach churn."Phew!" He let out a sharp breath as he turned off his phone, resolving to keep trying when he arrived Scotland. It's going to be a long trip. He prayed to the heavens to keep her sane for him until he reached her again. He knew how worried she can g
The air stirred restlessly around Madison, carrying with it the fiery breath of the sun like a furnace wind. For five long hours, Madison had been perched outside her old apartment like a watchful sentinel, waiting with bated breath for a sign of Julian's arrival.Every sound and movement in the street around her made her heart skip a beat, hoping that the next person she saw would be Julian. But as the sun began to dip below the horizon, the shadows lengthening and the sky painting itself in shades of pink and gold, Julian was still nowhere to be found.The air around her grew heavy with the weight of disappointment, threatening to suffocate the fragile hope that remained within her. Despite the nagging doubt in her mind, Madison refused to give up hope, clinging to the fragile belief that Julian would show up, like a tiny flicker of light in the encroaching darkness."It might just be a little delay. Maybe he got too tired from the errand and decided to take some rest," she comforte
Three days had passed so quickly, and each passing moment had etched a deeper mark of grief on Madison's heart.As she settled down on the familiar verandah, the once-familiar surroundings now seemed to mock her with their familiarity, a stark reminder of the happiness that had once existed here.Madison was beginning to resign herself to the possibility that Julian might never return, but the thought of a life without him was too unbearable to contemplate."Life can be so unfair," she thought to herself.The memory of that fateful night was still etched vividly in Madison's mind, like a painting that refused to fade with time. The room was suffused with a soft glow as the moon peeked through the window, casting its gentle light upon them on the bed.Madison could still recall the heady scent of Julian's cologne, the warmth of his skin against hers, and the pulsing beat of their hearts, entwined in a rhythm of their own. The memory of his lips upon hers was like the sweetest of nectar
The sun tiptoed through the windows as dawn broke, casting a warm glow on the room. The air was crisp and refreshing, still carrying the faint scent of rain from the previous night. Madison stirred ever so slightly, her eyelids fluttering open like the petals of a flower greeting the morning.She had slept and hoped to wake up a new person. Jenna spent most of the night encouraging her to move on with her life."Julian is already living his best life without you, probably fucking a bitch in his room at the moment," Jenna stated bluntly, "you don't have to keep sulking in self-pity for the rest of your life." As hurtful as that sounded, it was the truth they had to come to terms with. The absence of any news regarding Julian's whereabouts offered no indication of an accident or kidnapping, leading to a sense of uncertainty about his safety. As a prominent figure from a wealthy family, any news about his well-being would spread like wildfire.Madison agreed to put the past behind her a
Madison climbed the stairs that led to Liam's room. She knew he was home because his cars were all parked outside.She had to settle this once and for all. She couldn't live her life like she was a prisoner.She pushed the door to his room open, her eyes darting around angrily until she saw him sitting at the far end of the room, operating his laptop.The sound of the door opening made him turn around to see who it was, "Oh, babe?" he called, standing up to meet her."Don't come near me!" She said angrily, making him halt immediately."What is going on, babe? Who got you this upset?" he asked so innocently with so much concern in his voice."Why, Liam? Why get a bodyguard to follow me around? What did you do that for?" she asked, crossing her arms over her chest as she waited for a response.Liam heaved a sigh of relief, "Oh, that?" he smiled. "Is that why you are this pissed? Come on, honey. It's just for your safety," he explained, maintaining his smile."Really? What makes you thin
"You knew about this, didn't you?" Liam fumed with anger as he walked toward Madison and Jenna. "You knew he'd be here and that's why you insisted on coming alone, huh?""No... No, Liam. Not at all. I didn't know he'd be here," Madison tried explaining, her voice quivering."Liam, he just showed up, I promise," Jenna tried to intervene, sensing the escalating tension."No, Jenna. Stay out of this," Liam retorted, pacing around and placing his hands on his waist. "You knew. You both knew. You all wanted to betray me. I trusted you, Jenna!" He half-yelled, his frustration reaching its peak."Liam, you have to calm down. Let's go in and talk about this, please?" Madison said carefully, not wanting to get him more upset."There is nothing to talk about. Let's go home," Liam said, pulling Madison by the hand, his anger still simmering."No, Liam! Stop!" She yelled at him, pulling her hand off his grip. "Can you just calm down and let us talk? What's going on? You've been acting really weir
Madison lay quietly on the bed, watching Liam's peaceful face while he slept. She sighed, standing up and making her way to the bathroom.She felt weak and tired from the numerous rounds they just had and she wished for more sleep, but sleep eluded her.She stared at her reflection in the mirror as he thoughts drifted away to all the things Liam had told her some hours ago. She gave it a long, hard thought and each time, a tiny part of her still yearned to give Julian listening ears.How could he? She kept asking herself that question. She broke down in tears, letting out all the hurt she felt. "How could he?" She muttered, clutching her chest tightly as she let tears flow down her cheeks.The thought of Julian abandoning her after using her was painful. The thought of him having someone else but still used her and took away her most-priced possession - her virginity - was too painful to bear. She had thought she'd giving it to someone worthy of it but she was wrong after all.She had
"We should have killed her when we had the chance. You were too weak to do so. Now look what's happening," The angry voice of Michelle sounded in the quiet room.Mr. Hudson sat quietly, listening to his angry wife as she vented out."What do we do now? You know the union between Julian and Tiffany is very important. We can't afford to let Julian ruin things for us!" She added, her anger evident in her voice."You have to calm down, honey. We'll look for a way around this. I promise you that." Hudson said, hoping he'd calm her down.His wife had told him to give permission to get rid of Adi when they had the opportunity, but he didn't feel right about it. Now, look where they've gotten to."It'll be even more difficult now that she's with Liam. She's no longer the naive girl we used to know." She hissed."We'll find a way to deal with this. Trust me." He moved over to where she sat and wrapped his arms around her. "Everything will turn out fine, okay?""I really do hope so."***Julian
She broke the silence that enveloped them by letting out a small smile. "No. He hasn't. There is no way he'd know where I stay or have my contact, right?""Yeah... That's true. But, I know how Julian can be. It was all just a mix-up... It was never my fault. He feels I betrayed him and I feel bad about that." Liam said, heaving a sigh."Can we talk about it now? I want to know what really happened. Why does he accuse you of taking me from him?" She asked."I really don't want to have that conversation, my love. All that matters is that we are together and we love each other. Just let the past be." He said, cupping her face in his palms. "Don't worry about it. I and Julian will sort each other out." He planted a kiss on her forehead."But..." She tried protesting."shhhh... Don't worry about it. We can talk about it another time. But right now, let's focus on us. I've missed you so much." Liam wasn't ready to tell Madison all that had happened then. He was scared that telling her might
"Tell me you don't miss that, Adi?" Julian asked, sensing her emotions. "You want this as much as I do. Why hold back? You know where your heart truly belongs.""I am engaged to be married to your cousin. Stop this madness and get the hell out of my life!" she yelled at him before running off into her room.Julian stood there, so many thoughts running through his mind. He didn't know if he should be hopeful or not. But one thing he knew for sure was that he was never going to stop until he finally got her.*Madison closed the door behind her as she sat on the floor with her back against the door. Her hand was placed above her chest in a bid to calm her rapidly beating heart."What just happened?" she asked herself as she touched her lips. She still felt his presence around her, the taste of his lips, his possessive grip on her and, God! It made her dripping wet down there."No. No. No. No. You can't let this happen, Madison." She said to herself as he hurried towards the table where
Liam sat on the edge of his bed, his phone clutched tightly in his hand, while a torrent of emotions churned within him. Regret weighed heavily on his conscience."Look, what we did wasn't right, Vienna, and I feel bad about it," Liam finally mustered the words, his voice tinged with guilt. "I am sorry it happened in the first place. I should have kept my shit in place."He had been thinking about the event of the previous night and he realised he had messed up.Vienna, on the other end of the call, feigned sadness, her voice carrying a tone of contrition. "It's fine, Liam. I understand. We were both carried away," she replied, her words laced with a false sense of regret. "It's all my fault, Liam. I should have knocked before coming in. I should not have barged in on you just like that." She sniffed, adding fabricated whimpers to her act."Please, Vienna. Don't cry. It's not your fault. I take the blame for everything, okay?" He ran his fingers through his head, confused about the en
Madison's car came to a stop in front of Jenna's apartment. She sat in the car for a few seconds, trying to calm herself down before stepping out.No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't shake off the look on Vienna's face when she descended the stairs. She had a certain glow that made Madison worry.All the time she'd spent with Liam, she'd never had a reason to doubt his faithfulness, but today... Today seemed different.She tried so hard to shake off the nagging feeling that Liam and Vienna had slept together last night... They had sex. It was glaring. But Madison refused to believe that reality."No... Not Liam." She kept saying to herself. "Liam would never cheat on me." She reassured herself.She stepped out of the car and took quick steps into Jenna's apartment, she was desperately in need of someone to talk to."Adi... What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Jenna sprang up to her feet when she saw Madison with tears in her eyes.She hurried to the door and enveloped her in a wa
The persistent ringing of the doorbell jolted Liam up from his slumber. He opened his eyes, trying to adjust to the brightness of the room.The doorbell kept on ringing, as well as his phone. "Bloody hell," he cursed under his breath, trying to get off the bed when he realized he was naked.His brows furrowed in slight confusion before realization hit him like a bolt of lightning. He turned by his side to see a naked Vienna lying beside him, still deep asleep."Oh, God. No..." He hurriedly stood up like one who just recovered from an enchantment. "What the Fuck have I done?" he hurried to the floor where his towel lay, picking it up swiftly."Velda!" He called out with urgency in his tone as he hurried to the table where his phone didn't stop ringing.He picked it up and discovered it was Madison calling. "Oh, Fuck! What do I do?" he ran his fingers through his messy hair, thinking of what lie he could tell her.He took in a deep breath to steady himself before answering the call. "Ba