Time has flown by and it's now four days before Brinda's trial. I've never been this nervous that it could go south but now is a different story. Sexual assault cases rarely make it to court and when they do, they don't even have a full trial. Having a male as judge isn't helping my case either.I'd usually talk to Oliver about this, but he's been busy with his own company and whenever we do get time alone, he either wants to 'make love' or talk about himself. Serene is out of town for a while, with Rachael, and is very busy with modeling and disturbing her time with her girlfriend who isn't her girlfriend doesn't feel right.I seriously need to make more friends.A knock came from my front door, and I stretched, setting my wine down and pulling my crop top down. I wore very short black shorts and a matching top with white socks on, my hair falling down my back. There was a man standing in front of me with a huge bouquet of blue and white flowers. "Is Mrs. Escarra here?" He asked with
I took the short way home, trying to get there before Oliver so he wouldn't question me on all of the manly products I had gotten. I couldn't hide them in my car because we switch between mine and his when we're going out together, it would just be plain dumb of me to keep them in the garage."Fuck." I sighed, chewing my bottom lip while thinking about where to hide the bags. I walked into my closet, dumping all of my heels and other shoes out. I had brought Alessandro's things upstairs already so I stuffed all of it in the boxes, knowing Oliver wouldn't go through my things.I had a few minutes left so I hurriedly put all the boxes back and ripped the receipt before throwing it away. Having a sidepiece is hard when you're married. I changed into a pair of short pants and a tank top that pushed my breast up.Oliver's car was pulling in when I started putting up the things I bought for myself. I already knew what to expect when he walked in and threw his things on the bed where I was f
Waking up, I found myself turning over and trying to go back to sleep when I saw Oliver and wished for Alessandro. It had to be somewhere around four o'clock in the morning and Oliver looked like he'd been asleep for some time.I smiled, thinking about Alessandro and I's time on the phone, laughing and joking around for seven hours straight. Simple, I thought. He was... new. Something I'd never experienced, only being with Oliver. At sixteen I wouldn't have even looked in Alessandro's direction, mostly because of my father.I think that's why my attraction to Alessandro is so strong; I was never able to experience the excitement of being with someone so dominant. But I can't blame anyone but myself for the infidelity, even if I want to blame my father and the rest of the world. I know right from wrong; I knew I shouldn't have let him touch me intimately, but I let it happen anyway. I let the passion take over and I fucking enjoyed it.I enjoyed every bit of it, the night I met him and
I wiped at the tears and said, "I'm sorry but you deserved it. You threw a fork at him, I think it's only fair that he threw a knife at you.""I was in the emergency room for days. He should be locked up right now.""Well," I started. "He was a minor and plus your parents probably told the officers it was a mistake, coming from a lawyer.""I love it when you go lawyer on me." He smirked causing me to laugh more."Oh!" I yelped and jumped up from the bed, leaving Alessandro confused. I went back and forth from my closet with shoe boxes until I had everything on the bed. "Okay. So, since I don't know when I'll be able to give these to you, I'm going to go ahead and show you.""You got me shoes?" He furrowed his eyebrows, and I shook my head. I opened the first box and pulled out a few chains and colognes. "I got you these. They were very expensive, and the cologne smells great.""I'm sure it does. What else did you get for me?" I pulled out a few stud earrings since I found men who wore
I could shit myself right now.It's the day of Brinda's trial and here we are, a few minutes early to court. My hair was straight, light makeup, and I wore high-waisted army green dress pants, a matching color blazer and a simple black shirt. I slipped on black heels and grabbed my bag, checking the time on my watch as I walked downstairs.The dinner went extremely well. After Alessandro and I... connected, I served everyone desert, which was a simple crepe cake. Everyone enjoyed it and as they were leaving, Alessandro placed another kiss to my cheek and thanked me for the night, subtly thanking me for our time in the bathroom.I was pleased to say the least. But I still had this thought in the back of my head telling me that what I did was wrong, and that Oliver deserves better than me. Any other day I would be pondering in my feelings right about now but today isn't any other day, it's Brinda's trial day and any thoughts of my personal life would be shoved down the toilet and flushe
When Oliver had come home, he'd finally decide to tell me about the celebration, I didn't mention the fact that I already knew. I wore a long red mermaid dress; thin straps, slit up to my mid-thigh and strapped sandal heels. It showed off a good amount of cleavage and hugged my body in all the right places.Oliver wore blue casual pants and a blue and white stripped button shirt with dark leather shoes. His hair was slicked back as it usually was, and I left my hair in its natural curls since I was being lazy. He didn't like my hair choice, but we had to leave if we wanted to arrive on time, so I didn't change it.When we arrived, he held my hand to show people we were here together. I was tired as hell, but I still wanted to be a decent wife and show up for him. "Athena. Still as lovely as I remember." He, Albert, took my hand and kissed it."Thank you." I smiled falsely and pulled my hand away when he let his lips stay on for too long. Oliver introduced me to all of his collogues an
Alessandro Sinclair was menacing.He was everything I was supposed to stay away from as a teen and as a wife. The piece of candy I wasn't allowed to have because it was bad for me. The more I couldn't have it the more I wanted it. I was going to be the reason my marriage was going to fall into shambles and break.I'd already cheated by dreaming of him touching me. Touching myself and wanting my hands to be his hands. Being touched and wanting him instead of the man I tied my life to. I tried to miss Oliver. I tried to feel anything I did when I was younger with him, but I didn't.I turned my car off and sighed. Leave it at home, I reminded myself. Deal with it later, it's about Brinda and Bella right now. I grabbed my purse and stepped outside, my Christian Louboutin's sounding against the concrete. I wore cropped red slim fit pants, a black lace top that was tucked in and a matching red blazer, my hair was in its natural curls once again.I didn't have to be searched anymore, thank G
"I want you to fuck me. Just for tonight, I'm not Mrs. Escarra, I'm not Oliver's, I'm not married. I'm yours. Just for tonight."Hours earlier...I wore light pink cropped tailored trousers, light pink lace top that was covered by my neutral color blazer, and I paired the whole outfit with champagne color stiletto pumps. My hair was in its natural curls, they weren't trying to straighten like I wanted them to today so i just left it."I'll be home late tonight. I have a dinner with my mom then some more work at the company." Oliver said as he rushed downstairs, bright and happy."You seem happier than usual about being home late tonight." I grabbed my coffee and brought it into the living room."I'm just having a good morning that's all baby." He kissed my cheek and I smiled. "Have a good day." He said before rushing out of the door. Weird.Just as I was leaving, my phone buzzed with a notification and I quickly set my bag in the passenger seat and my coffee in my cup holder.Alessand
It's the day of the funeral. Michael wanted his wife to be buried in the most beautiful and Godliest church we had and in the most expensive casket. He'd make sure to only have us and the family that actually knew her in the front rows.The morning was quiet. The girls and I had gotten up late to see him downstairs with breakfast made for us. We all ate in silence before the Wren wanted to go to her room and Amara had started to cry again. Alessandro took her to the living room and put on some cartoons while I had to make a few calls to my job, Serene, and some other family friends.It was time for the funeral now though. I was slipping on my black dress while Alessandro leaned against the closet door. He had on black slacks with a matching button up. The dress went all the way down to my knees and I straightened it before trying to zip it. He came up to me, his lips kissing up my back softly and sending goosebumps across my skin. "You look beautiful." He mumbled against my neck, wrap
I left them and went into the kitchen, finding Michael leaning over the counter and pouring himself another glass of whiskey. I don't say anything, I just go over to him and give him a hug. A very tight hug that he gives back. "I'll never be able to love another woman like I loved her. She was my entire life. I can't imagine a life without her. My Rosaline."I swallowed, trying my hardest not to cry and be there for him. "I know. I know. She loved you just as much. You'll get through this with time and we'll all be here for you."He laughed, a laugh that turned into a sob. "Take care of my boy, yeah? He- He isn't going to take this well. He loved her almost just as much as I did.""Yes, of course. And if you need anything at all give me a call and I'll come by. Okay? Don't drown yourself in alcohol. Please."He pulled away, pressed a kiss to my forehead. "Thank you. I'll be okay soon." I gave him a small reassuring smile before grabbing a water and walking back into the dining room wi
3 Years Later...AlessandroWe've been married three years now with our beautiful baby girls Amara and Wren. Everything in my life was going great. I was complete, happy even. I'd marry the love of my life, adopted Wren, and had a child of our own.But, of course, nothing ever stays good in my life.Mom has cancer. Two years after we got married she was diagnosed. She's been fighting for over a year and Dad, Rosa, Kano, and I have been throwing money in every possible direction in order to get her the best care. I'm at the hospital every single day I can be there and I bring the girls and Athena as much as possible.I want her to see us together before... before the inevitable happens. We all know. Her doctor, Dr. Jennova, showed us the X-ray scans yesterday and the cancer is spreading to fast for the treatment to keep up. There are three more tumors than there were yesterday and though no one wants to accept, at the very least say it, we know her time is coming.I walk in the house,
3 Years Later...AlessandroWe've been married three years now with our beautiful baby girls Amara and Wren. Everything in my life was going great. I was complete, happy even. I'd marry the love of my life, adopted Wren, and had a child of our own.But, of course, nothing ever stays good in my life.Mom has cancer. Two years after we got married she was diagnosed. She's been fighting for over a year and Dad, Rosa, Kano, and I have been throwing money in every possible direction in order to get her the best care. I'm at the hospital every single day I can be there and I bring the girls and Athena as much as possible.I want her to see us together before... before the inevitable happens. We all know. Her doctor, Dr. Jennova, showed us the X-ray scans yesterday and the cancer is spreading to fast for the treatment to keep up. There are three more tumors than there were yesterday and though no one wants to accept, at the very least say it, we know her time is coming.I walk in the house,
AlessandroHappiest man ever.That's how I was feeling all of today. Like the happiest man ever. Athena was finally my wife, we were having a child. I smiled at that.Carrying her into the hotel bridal style, we went up to the top floor were the best and most expensive suite was. Her dress and veil were not helping at all and at this point I regretted telling her to go over four hundred thousand.Once we were in the room she was still a smiling mess. "I don't want today to be over." She said, turning to me as she took of her veil."Me either. Maybe we can get married again tomorrow." I smiled down at her as she laughed."No way. You'd go broke." She wrapped her arms around me and I slid mine around her."We'd go broke, baby. Your my wife now, my money is your money.""And my money is yours, right?""No. Your money is your money." She rolled her eyes playfully, knowing what my answer would be. "I love you, Mrs. Sinclair.""I love you too, Mr. Sinclair." She pecked my cheek and turned,
Alessandro and I were doing our first dance to Easily by Bruno Major. We swayed side to side, my arms wrapped around his neck and his around my waist. My head was his chest, my eyes closed with a smile.I am so glad to be his wife. It feels good to have my real soulmate dancing with me. He completes me, supports me, cares for me, loves me more than earth itself, always makes me smile. Everything about him is all I could ever wish for. We've had our ups and downs but we overcame them and now look we're we are. Married. In love. Happy.As the song started to come to a slow end the fog came in and the glass chandeliers creating a beautiful glow on us. I looked up at him and he bent down to place a kiss to my lips. Everyone cheered again and took more pictures along with videos.All the bridesmaids and groomsmen got onto the floor and we all started to dance. Beyoncé playing loudly in the background. Serene came over and engulfed me in another hug. I turned around in her arms with a smile
That morning when we woke up everyone had a terrible handover and we all stayed in bed. Wren made us breakfast— cereal and an apple with orange juice. The first thing I looked at was my hand because I felt like I was dreaming but no. There was a huge diamond ring sitting on my finger it made my day one thousand times better.Alessandro's clothes were dried so he was changed back into his boxers and slacks. As soon as we got home, with Wren and three pets, we immediately started house hunting. Not only would we be paying for a house, but Alessandro knew that deep down I wanted a humongous wedding even though I'd settle for a small one.His exact words were, "If we spend over five million on the wedding so be it. I want you to look beautiful, in a beautiful venue, before we go on honeymoon and I fuck the shit out of you." Wren was too busy playing downstairs which I thanked God for. This man was so horny I was worried Wren would walk in on him talking like that.After a good hour of sea
Serene walked over crying with Rachael, Rosa, and Leslie. They all hugged me with tears. "That was so beautiful." Serene said and I thanked her. "I love you so much.""I love you too." We pecked each other's lips.Alessandro came over. "Baby, there's like three more surprises.""I don't think any surprise can top this one." I look at the big diamond on my ring with a smile. Wren ran over and I picked her up in my arms."Your my real Auntie now!" I smiled as she hugged me tightly. "Love you Auntie Athena.""I love you too, Wren." I kissed her little cheek when Kieran also ran over. Setting her down they both ran off to do whatever children do."Come on baby." Alessandro took my hand and led me outside. I squealed at the black Jeep that had a tie wrapped on it."I love it! Thank you!" I hugged him quickly before running to it. When I opened the door I was practically jumping up and down in excitement. The car was filled with beautiful white and light pink lilies. Serene took pictures of
AthenaWe are at court now. Hopefully this will be the last time I step foot in here for this case. Nate is already in jail right now. Now, it's time for Zac to go behind bars with him.We were now waiting for the jury to decide a verdict after the closing arguments. Zac had a new lawyer and his entire family along with Brindas was here. Brinda didn't want Bella to come just in case it didn't go our way but Bella crawled into the backseat of Brindas car without her knowing and she ended up here.Alessandro, Serene, and Rachael were also here and I just wanted to hold their hands while we waited. My heart was beating out of my chance at the thought we wouldn't win. Only about six percent of rapist spend a day in jail and that percent is just as lower as the ones that stay behind bars of trial."All rise." The bailiff called as everyone stood as the judge walked out. "You may be seated." With the quietness of the room you could hear everyone taking deep breaths. One side rooting for the