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Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 15: First Day Ever
Esmeralda As I step into the imposing building of Cancade Inc., my heart pounds in my chest like a drum. It's my first day, and the nerves are getting the best of me. I've never worked as a secretary before, my only job experience being a stint at a fast food joint back in high school. But I believe in myself, I believe I can do this job.But there's more to my anxiety than just the new job. I'm pregnant, and sooner or later, I'll have to ask for time off for doctor's appointments. The thought sends a fresh wave of worry washing over me. I don't want anyone to find out yet, not until I'm ready. The morning sickness has started, making it harder to keep my secret. I need this job, more than anyone could understand. My soon-to-be ex-husband, Billy, never let me work, kept me dependent on him. But that's in the past now. This job is my ticket to independence, to providing for my child, to a new life.I take a deep breath, square my shoulders, and step into the bustling office. I can do
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 16: F*** Jaxson
EsmereldaTGIF. I never really understood why people believed so heavily in it. Now I do. The week had been crazy, with hardly any time to catch a breath. What I had anticipated to be a one-off event on the first day turned out to be the norm for the rest of the week. I had been running around non-stop, preparing for meetings and then setting up the conference room for them. Mr. Cancade, my new boss, had a habit of recording most of the meetings, but I never heard him speak. Little did I know, all those recordings would turn into a mountain of work for me. I spent most of my days dictating Mr. Cancade's meeting notes and then sending them back to him. And just when I thought I was done, I would have to turn around and produce an email regarding any notes he made on my notes. It was a never-ending cycle, and I couldn't keep up. I wasn't the fastest typer, but I had a good memory, so I never needed to pause the recordings to catch up. But as the days went by, I found myself getting more
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 17: It worked for a week
JaxsonWell fuck. There is no one to say she didn't see me. We kept eye contact till the doors shut behind my brother. Now she knows I was her boss. She disappeared as the door closed, leaving me with my younger brother who stood there looking a little smug. Fuck would she quit now?"You did that on purpose." I glare at him. I told him a little about Esmeralda, and how I didn't want her to know who I was. He being the most observant of the siblings picked up on shit I didn't want to talk about."Actually not at all. I just opened the door and she suddenly jumped up to run past." He shrugged. I can't argue with that because she does that often. And I wondered where she was going. I couldn't say anything to him about that, or even ask her because then I would have to reveal how I knew it was happening. Which was not happening. I wasn't telling a soul I have a camera placed to point at her desk. Just like I wasn't telling anyone I had one on her apartment main door. And I definitely was
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 18: We will call it hormones
EsmeraldaWhen the door shut I went to the bathroom. I was in shock as I did my business, baby on the bladder is no joke. I had to run. Once I was washing my hands I looked up at myself in the mirror and went through what just happened. I just found out Jaxson, the man who is unknowingly the father of the baby in my stomach. I roll through each emotion letting myself feel them. I need to otherwise it won't end well. First one is the fact that I need this job. I need the money. I can't have this baby still sleeping in Frankie loft. Using the shower for my needs. She says no rush. But her apartment is not big enough for two women and everything a baby will need. I sat and figured out a basic budget to help her while also saving. It would take three months of working to get my own place that would work. One week would not be a huge help to me, only her. I know she said she doesn't need it but I can't not give her something taking care of all my needs these past few months.Then I have to
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 19: I'm screwed
JaxsonI sit and listen to her little rant. Her face is getting redder by the minute. It's almost as dark as her hair. Fuck she is beautiful even like this. I have heard about redheads but never thought much of it. But now face to face with one I find myself wondering what the legend I once read was. Something about fire. I hear what she is saying, I really do. But I am stuck on three things. One is she keeps saying she needs this job, and while I normally hate people repeating this I don't hate it from her which leads me to the second thing I am stuck on. I want to kiss her to shut her up. Just to see if that would work or lead to more anger. Which of course leads to the third trying to remember that legend. Which is probably why she runs out of steam and says."I simply want to understand your perspective. Why did you hide the fact that you were my boss?" I end up winding her back up by asking."What's that legend about red heads? Her eyes widened, a spark of surprise and perhaps a
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 20: No real choice
Esmerelda I do not share my supposed best friend Frankie's feelings about the situation with Jaxson being my boss. While I was pissed he hid that fact from me. I was also terrified he would find out about the baby. She thought it was the funniest thing in the world. She died laughing, literally sliding off the sofa and rolling on the floor at my expense before stopping and wiping her eyes to talk to me seriously.I glared at her, feeling my face grow hot with embarrassment. "It's not funny, Frankie. My job is on the line here. I can't afford to lose it, especially now." She took a moment to catch her breath, her eyes still sparkling with amusement."I know, I know. But come on, the look on your face when you realized Jaxson was your boss! It had to be priceless." I huffed in annoyance, crossing my arms defensively."Well, it's not something I ever expected to deal with. And now I have to figure out how to navigate this mess." Frankie sat up, her expression turning thoughtful."True, i
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 21: Truth
JaxsonTo stay my weekend going smoothly would be a lie. I was more on edge. It made even some of my most loyal men on the street wary of me. I mean it's not without reason. I have a temper. I own it. I own how I feel when I feel it.Well, I guess I can't say that anymore since I have been pushing shit off and refusing to look at it. But even knowing that I still push it rather than own it. Because I feel like opening up a Pandora's box, I am not going to be able to close. The obsession I feel over Esmerelda is strong. Even stronger than when I was obsessed with getting me and my five siblings away from a drug addicted mother and out of a two-bedroom apartment in one of the worst neighborhoods. I gave my blood sweat and tears to get us out of that. I did it through. And it was laid to rest once I got my company up and running, bringing in legal income to show for all the new things I got. And when I hit my first billion, the worry of losing it all left. Now all I can think about is h
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 22: It Normal to hate Mondays Right?
EsmeraldaFuck Mondays.As I slowly opened my eyes, I could already feel the familiar nausea creeping up on me. Another sleepless night had passed, and the morning sickness seemed to have gotten worse. I groaned as I dragged myself out of bed, dreading the day ahead. It was bad enough that I had to go to work, but the thought of facing my boss with my worsening condition made me anxious. I had to keep my pregnancy a secret from everyone, including my boss, and I was determined to keep it that way for as long as I could. Jaxson being the reason I am in the mess. No, nope nada can't go there, I have to think of him only as my boss. But with the increased morning sickness, I was worried that my boss would start to notice something was off.I quickly got dressed and headed out the door, making a mental note to stop by the store for something to ease my nausea before I reached the office. As I got into the car with Tony opening my door smiling at me. I ask "Can we stop at a pharmacy? I nee
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Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 86: Not that strong
JaxsonTwo weeks. It's been two weeks since the accident. We are no closer to finding her then we were the day she was take. And I am no better for it. Simply put I'm a mess. I forgot what sleep is. I don't think I have showered unless someone drug me in there and forced me to shower. I have put all my time into finding out who the hell took my Gypsy. Waiting by the phone for a call, yet none has come. I'm starting to worry none will."Jaxson. You can't keep doing this to yourself." Nico says as he enters the dining room."Not now, Nico.""Yes, now.""No, just leave.""Listen, brother, I understand you are going through a lot right now. But you can't keep doing this. You have a business to run.""I don't care about the fucking business." It's true right now I could truly give a fuck about the company can burn to the ground for all I care."Well, you should.""Nico.""No, listen. I know you want her back, we all do, but you can't do it if you don't take care of yourself.""He is right,
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 85: Not a fairy tale
EsmereldaThe doctor comes in and tells me what I already knew. That the twins are still fine. By the time he got here my main concern was answered by the flutters of them moving. He then gives me something for my head, which has started to pound. He also gives me a cream for the bruising on my face and neck. When the guy first put the gag in, it hurt. But now, when I rub the cream over the area, it doesn't hurt, and it makes the redness go down.When the doctor leaves, the boss is there waiting for him. The doctor and the boss exchange words, and the doctor hands him a few bottles, then leaves. The boss doesn't come back into the room after the doctor leaves. So I take time to look around. Its set up like some kind of mother-in-law suite. The room I am in looks like the living room and the kitchen. Behind the first door I find I see a small bathroom with a standing shower. The next door a closet, and the last is a bedroom with a full size bed covered in what looks like a think down c
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 84: Not again
JaxsonA groan rips from my throat. I have the worst headache and I am cold. Really cold. What the fuck happened? I try to open my eyes, but it hurts too much. The light is blinding and all it does is make the pain worse."Mr. Cancade. Mr. Cancade. Can you hear me?" I try to talk, but nothing comes out. My throat is so dry."Shhhh, it's okay." A woman's voice says, but it's not my woman's voice. "What...the...fuck...""You were in an accident.""Gypsy." I croak."Who?" The woman says."Where...is...my...wife.""Um, she is, well, we are trying to find her." What? I must have heard that wrong."She...""We know who you are talking about, but right now, we don't know where she is. Your driver said she was in the car. But we didn't see her.""How...""It's a long story." Long story? What the hell is a long story?"How..." I try again."It will all be explained once you are feeling better." Why does she keep interrupting me?"My wife.""Let's just get you healthy, and we will tell you eve
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 83: Not so special
EsmereldaJaxson is telling me the guys are back and are fine, and all I can think is how amazing it will be to have everyone together. The last time I saw them they were leaving for their trip, and they were all excited. Well, Paully wasn't exactly excited, but he was glad to have something to do. He hates sitting around waiting, which is all we have been doing. Waiting on the man in the shadows, or the guy who took me to show their face. Well they actually knew there was a chance he was out there, I only had to wait till my dreams to see him again.I was so upset when the guys left. They have all become like my family. Like having brothers, I never had before. Jaxson is right, they did call everyday wanting an update. But I have still really missed them.I know what is about to happen when I see the head light appear behind Jaxson's head but there is no way for me to warn him, I can't it happens to fast even if it feels like it's happening in slow motion. By the time it takes to ope
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 82: Grown Wings
JaxsonSix weeks laterWe are all gathered in the dining room. It is the first time we are having a family meal. After Esmerelda woke up from the hospital, I have kept her close. After we questioned the men who we took from there that night, we got to other information for who their boss was. They actually seemed to not know. I can't see why they would be so loyal to a man they have only worked for, for only a short time. All anyone could say was they were approached a few weeks ago and promised when he took back over the city, they would want for nothing. No they are rotting in an underground dungeonThat is the thing that has me stuck, whoever the hell this man is he said when he took the city back, meaning he had it at one point. That narrows it down on who it could be, but it doesn't give me a single man. But what the soldiers did say is he has been in hiding since the take over.We still have a few men out there, but most of them are on their way back. We are getting closer. I fe
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 81: The Boss
The Boss*The night of the rescue*That did not go as planned. It was sheer dumb luck I wasn't there when Jaxson stormed in, and pure foresight on my part for never giving out my name. I don't know if anyone was taken alive, but even if they were they will never be able to share a name with him or his men. The problem now is that I lost all of my guys. I have no one left in the city, and I have a feeling that he knows the real reason why I took her. It wasn't just to get his attention. No, I have someone else pulling my strings. Someone who should be calling any minute and I am dreading this call. There is no way he didn't hear about it. The only good thing is that he doesn't have a location for me. So, that is one small victory.When my phone rings and his name pops up, I want to throw the phone across the room."Sir.""So, what the hell is the meaning of all of this.""Meaning, sir?""Do not play coy with me. I saw the report on the news. And she was taken to the hospital?" That is
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 80: Selfish
JaxsonAll I can do it stare at her in confusion. What the actual fuck is she talking about? Cheating? And what the hell is she talking about a whore. She is the farthest thing from it."Gypsy, sweetheart. What the hell are you talking about?" She looks at me her face covered in tears and snot. She has never looked more beautiful."He used my mouth, and I just let him. He was going to do more. I would have let him, but his boss came and stopped him." The rage in me boils up but I try to keep a calm exterior his death was far too quick."You don't have to worry about him anymore." I say while processing the rest of what she said. I'm not sure how she thinks that was cheating when it was pure survival for her and our babies. I have unfortunately seen men like him, all dead now, but they would have got what they wanted with or without her corporation."What? Why not?""Because he is dead. We found you. We took care of everyone." I cup her cheeks. "You never have to worry about anyone tou
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 79: The Truth Comes
EsmereldaBeepBeepBeepBeepMy heart is beating, and that's a good sign. My head hurts, and my whole-body is sore, but it's not the worst pain I have ever felt. What is the worst is not knowing if my babies are okay. I haven't opened my eyes yet, too scared of what I will see."I think she is waking up." A small voice whispers. One I don't know."Baby, can you hear me?" I recognize that voice."Jaxson?" My throat feels dry and scratchy."Hey." He whispers. I open my eyes, and the first thing I see is his tear stained face."Jaxson." I try to move towards him, but it hurts. "The babies.""They are fine. Shhhh. They are fine.""How can you know?""Well, you have been out a few days. They did an ultrasound, and the doctor did a test. The twins are fine.""A few days?""Yeah, baby. A few days. You have been out for a while. Your leg was pretty bad, and you had an infection. You have been in and out for a few days.""Where are we?""Home. Well my home. Frankie has been a live wire." He b
Twins of Deception: Love in Shadows Chapter 78: Waiting
JaxsonTwo hours ago.I am sitting in my living room waiting on word about Esmerelda. We have had men on the ground scouring the city. Everywhere and have come up with nothing. Malachi has taken my phone. After my last conversation with the unknown caller, it went crazy."Who the fuck was that?""Not sure. But we will find out.""How did he get this number? How did he know where I was?""Boss, I have a feeling that is the least of our problems.""You're fucking right. We need to find her.""I know.""So why the hell are we standing here!" I start walking to the door, grabbing my jacket, and keys."What are you doing?""I am finding her.""You are going to go look.""Yes.""No, boss. You are going to stay here.""Like hell, Malachi. This is my fault.""No, it's not. If anything, it's mine. I should have found this fucker way before he got to her.""We can't sit here and play the blame game. We need to find her." There is knock at the door. "Enter." I say still trying to think of somet
