ZESA RUSSO Earlier, I woke up with a brain splitting headache after being woken up by a call from Neviah. A friend I met while I was in college. We had the same major, but unfortunately; she had to drop out of school after her father passed away as there was no one to pay for her tuition. I couldn’t help her back then because my business was still growing and there was not much I could do. I had suggested taking a loan from the bank but she refused, afraid she would be unable to pay back later.A year after she quit school, she became pregnant. Her boyfriend of three years was the father of her twins—Amaris, her daughter, and Asher, her son. He broke up with her when she told him about it. Since then, Neviah became a single mother who avoided any man that came her way because her mindset changed. To her, any man who came to her in the name of love only wanted to hit and move on. At the moment, she worked as a stripper at the club. It paid well, in her opinion.Despite her
ZESA RUSSO I couldn’t wait to see the anger plastered on his face, so I went home as he wanted. The guards were at their positions, head up as they scrutinized everything in the surrounding area. I would have dozed off a long time ago if I were to be in their shoes. I went into the house to see that the living room was empty, so my guess was he was in the bedroom. While going up the stairs, I pulled my lower lip in between my teeth as I tried to keep from laughing. My hand found the doorknob, and I twisted it, letting myself into the room.Levi sat at the edge of the bed, his phone in hands as he twirled it around. He lifted his head when he heard me come in. Pretending to not notice the anger rolling off him, I took off my denim jacket, so I was in denim pants and a white tank top.“Why aren’t you sleeping?” I questioned, putting my hair in a bun.He came to his feet, his eyes a glare. “Who was it?” I bit back my smile. “Who was who?”“Don’t
ZESA RUSSO What in the world just happened? Even though my exposed pussy was screaming the answer to me, I did not want to believe it happened. I did not want to believe that the Levi Del Campa just finger fucked me in here. I rose from the bed and went to the door, ignoring the flow of juices running down my legs. I opened it and peeked outside. He was nowhere to be seen after grabbing his shirt.I shuddered when I remembered his words. “You were touching yourself last night to get a reaction out of me.” How in the world did he know? It wasn’t as if he had spy cams on me. So, how did he know I was not with a man? Most importantly, how was I supposed to face him after what had just happened?I went into the bathroom and washed off. By the time I was done, it was as if my brain was recollected. I put on a new set of underwear, a brown skirt and a beige shirt. Yes, a skirt. For easy access just in case the spirit that possessed him earlier possesses him again and maybe I’d g
LEVI DEL CAMPA To say I was taken aback by her question was not an understatement. I wondered if she meant having kids with her or with someone else. Having kids in general was something I wanted because I grew up as an only child—mostly lonely and with no one to talk to. Having a family of my own was always a dream. Yet, when she asked me that question, I wasn’t so sure. “Is something bothering you?” I flicked Zesa a glance. She was seated beside me in the car as I drove to my mother’s house. I lowered my eyes to her exposed thigh. She wore a black bodycon lace dress that with puffy sleeves and a V-neck that showed little cleavage. It was as if she was inviting me to repeat what had happened today. I still didn’t understand why I did what I did today. What I know is, I couldn’t stop myself when I saw her in that skirt after putting two and two together. I felt like a fool for reacting the way I did, so I wanted to make her understand it meant nothing to me. Sure, I was worried wh
ZESA RUSSO I couldn’t make sense of anything after the make-out session in the car. And now, the man who I believe despised me with every fiber of his being wanted me to stay with him and actually sleep with him in the same room. On the same bed. He stepped out of the walk-in closet in a white t-shirt and grey pants. He stopped in front of the bed and simply stared at him. I wanted to know what was going through his head as he held me in his intense gaze.He tore his eyes away, walked around the bed and laid right next to me. I inhaled his scent, delighted he’d stopped me from leaving and worried because I didn’t know what he was thinking. He could push me away in a second. Even after knowing he could pull away from me whenever he wanted, I was drawn in to this man. I wanted to be with him, even though I was hurting inside. Was this foolishness or love?“I’m going to be nice to you tonight.” My brain immed
ZESA RUSSO The beeping of the heart monitor coming from Kailea’s room filled my ears while we saw her. Louryn had lost a little weight out of worry for her daughter. I understood where she was coming from. No mother would want to see their child in such a condition. The doctor in charge of Kailea came into the room with two nurses behind her.“Miss Russo,” she brought her hand for a handshake. I shook it, mirroring her smile. “It’s good you’re here. I was just about to speak to Miss Louryn since she seems to be anxious about her daughter.”Louryn interlocked her fingers as panic sent on her face. “Doc, is my baby okay?”“Kailea is doing well. She should be a lot better after surgery. You don’t have to worry too much. We’re going to do everything we can for her.”“Please do so.” Louryn begged. “She’s all I have in this world.”“I understand. I’ll leave now.” The doctor said before leaving the room.Levi and I followed behind Louryn as she left the room. Tears were streaming
LEVI DEL CAMPA Zesa flew out of the country about five hours ago. Surprisingly, I found it hard to be alone without someone to talk to or look at. It made me remember I did exactly what I didn’t like to Zesa. I hardly came home and whenever I did, all she got was attitude. I paced about the living room to busy myself, thinking about how disappointed she must have been to see me just get dressed and leave. The most annoying part was that the woman I did all those for didn’t even love me the same way I loved her.I picked my phone from the table when it began ringing. Speak of the devil. I ignored her call only to get a text. She wanted to meet up. I thought she was leaving the country? I texted her, telling her to come over. It seemed she was already outside because one of the security men outside came into the house to inform me of a woman’s visit. I asked them to let her in.Moments later, the sound of clicking heels reverberated in the house. I spun around to see her. The curly hair
ALEJANDRO ORTEGA Levi Del Campa was getting on my nerves. He didn’t love Zesa, so why was he still around her? I heard he filed for a divorce. What in the world was taking so long? What was holding him to her? Could it be that he was starting to return her love? My head snapped up, and I took off my glasses when a knock sounded on the door, pulling me out of my thoughts. Sophia staggered into my study, reeking of alcohol. My hardened visage softened at the sight of her, and my pants tightened. Her breasts were almost falling out of the tight shirt she wore and I could see the lower part of her butt cheeks since her leather shorts were more than short. I knew what she was here for and I too; I needed it as much as she did. She went around the mahogany desk in front of me and straddled me, her hands going into my hair.“Why did you drink so much?” I asked, even though I didn’t care the slightest bit. It wouldn’t hurt to pretend to care. I just wanted her pussy around my dick
ZESA RUSSO Fifteen minutes later, Levi arrived at the orphanage. It made me happy to know that he’d stopped by somewhere to get the kids gifts because he had bags upon bags of gifts. While the nuns shared the gifts amongst the kids, Levi joined me in Juliane’s office. I still hadn’t swallowed down what she had said. Was it when we did it in the car? But it had been over three weeks since then. Dear Lord, please save me.“Hey,” I was forced out of my thoughts when I felt Levi’s hand on my thigh.“Huh?” His eyebrows furrowed ever so slightly. “You’ve been spacing out.”“I have a lot on my mind.” I responded, managing a small smile for him. To change the subject, I turned to Juliane who was staring at me before I even looked in her direction. She had succeeded in dropping a heavy bomb on me and she knew it. “What were you saying about the adoption?”Juliane averted her eyes to Levi. “Mr. Del Campa, earlier I suggested adoption to your wi
ZESA RUSSO Ever since the release of Veltrina-50, Techya got more attention from companies abroad and a lot more than normal in the country. I was proud of the researchers who made it possible and, because of that, increased their pay. They deserved that much. Back then, I thought we would be unable to perfect the drug, but the result exceeded my expectations. I’d just wrapped up a meeting with the researchers to thank them since I could not do it at the time of the release.With Leandra by my side, I made my way to my elevator, only stopping when I saw Eric come out of an elevator. We’d failed to talk about things the last time we saw each other. I looked over my shoulder at Leandra. “I’ll be up soon.”“Alright, ma’am.”I walked over to him, noting how he had a file with the company’s name on it. His brother must have given it to him.“Eric,” I said, tapping him lightly on the shoulder. He turned around with a smile that immediately disappeared and his expression turned bu
ALEJANDRO ORTEGADISCLAIMER: This chapter contains slight sexual harassment. Read at your own risk. {After the first _}THREE WEEKS LATER I was livid with the betrayal of Enzo, Sophia, and her father. They cast me aside, and left me to suffer the very minute I found myself in a ditch. Even my father would have done the same if he hadn’t been caught trying to flee the country. The pain of knowing that he wanted to choose himself and leave me to suffer on my own sank deep into my flesh and into my bones.I stood before the court as they announced my sentence before Zesa Russo, whose face looked like it hurt from smiling too much. She reached into her purse and pulled out a rainbow colored handkerchief to wipe at her nonexistent tears. What did she offer Sophia that was just too irresistible that she let go of her so-called love for me? Was it always that easy to get rid of me if I proved to be useless to her? Had she lied to me the entire time?I looked at the man beside
FINN GIOVANNI After Zesa showed me what dirt she had on Alejandro’s father, I was disgusted. Harming people without remorse was really their thing. Once she’d sent the mail to a news station, I saw her happiness double. I was glad she wanted revenge as much as I did. It brought joy to my soul. In a few hours it would be released and people would want to know the truth. Their stocks would drop and they would be taken to court and humiliated. What better revenge was there than watching the person who hurt my sister go down with his father and cherished company?I trailed behind Zesa with my hands in my pocket as she made her way to Alejandro’s room where four police officers were situated outside. The two at the door moved to the side to let us in. Sophia had already beat us and boy, was she furious. Her body shook with rage as tears rolled down her face. Alejandro simply took it in with his head lowered. What was this? He wasn’t snapping at her because I knew very well he wa
ZESA RUSSO I’d never had sex in a car before. Until now.Levi unlocked the car and I slid into the backseat, taking off my heels and panties as I watched him go around the car to the driver’s side before proceeding to amp up the A/C. He joined me in the back after making sure he’d locked everywhere. “This is nerve-wracking,” I whispered softly, reaching my hand out to his groin to unbuckle and unzip the clothes in my way.“That’s what makes it fun.” He responded, pulling his bottom lip between his teeth, releasing a moan that told me he needed a release and that I was the only one who could do something about it.He lifted himself slightly and peeled down his boxers, revealing the tip of his bloodshot cock that was clearly causing him a lot of anguish, as it lay engorged over his belly, malformed in how it curved to the side. It throbbed and twitched as though happy to see me. He bucked his hips and his drooling dick rose, head pointed straight at my face.My hand hovered
ZESA RUSSO By the time I arrived at the spa, Sophia was already there and had settled in. A worker directed me to the massage room after I stripped out of my dress and draped a robe over my body. I opened the door and was pleasantly surprised by the interior that seemed to differ from what I’d seen so far. The room boasted sandy-pink walls and a dramatic tiered ceiling, which staggered upwards into a cone-like shape. In the middle of the room were two beds, both covered in crisp white sheet that with a towel on top, save for the pillows. It seemed she wanted an oil massage for me. Close to the door was a green terrazzo vanity that brought back the natural vibe the spa gave off. On one bed was Sophia with her head turned away from me while a masseuse massaged her legs. Another masseuse stood at the foot of the bed I was to occupy. I looked towards the table close to the window with two vases and a phonograph that played soft, classical music. It was soothing and created a
ZESA RUSSOOne of the hardest things I’ve ever had the displeasure of comprehending was the funeral of a child.I’d heard that one of the things a parent wished for was to be buried by their child when they become old and wither away like a flower. Not the other way around. This was clear to me as I drowned in my sorrows, feet marching into this black abyss called a graveyard. In the snow and frigid air, all I could hear was the heavy, pounding feet of others as we marched as one. I and Levi’s hands clenched together, gripping at each other as though the pain would subside if we squeezed hard enough. It was purely a superficial comfort to help console others, rather than ourselves.I stood shivering next to a deep hole that had been dug where the casket would be lowered into. While waiting for the pallbearers to deliver the body, I thought about what my life would be like once mother earth swallowed him up. How it would feel to sleep knowing that his cries wouldn’t wake me up in the mi
FINN GIOVANNI Malena and I sat side by side in an awkward silence beside Sophia who had regained consciousness and was currently crying her eyes out. We’d told her everything, and it somehow ended up with her crying. Was it out of disappointment or just the feeling of hurt? I couldn’t tell.“How could he do such a thing to me?” she sobbed, her shoulders shaking as droplets of pain dropped from her eyes. “I knew he was an asshole, but this is too much. He lied to me about an engagement,” she wiped at her tears. “Got a woman out of jail when she’s supposed to be in there serving her time. Now, how am I supposed to face my parents and friends?”“Sophia.” Malena put her hand on Sophia’s in a bid to console her. “You shouldn’t be crying over such a person. He isn’t worth it. No man deserves your tears.”“I know,” she sniffled. “But I love him.”She lowered her eyes to her thighs. “We sometimes love the wrong ones.” It was like a punch to the gut when she looked at me. “Doesn’t m
ZESA RUSSO The police were taking too long to arrive. I was losing my patience. Whilst I waited in the car for them to arrive, Alejandro drove past me. Why now of all times? Why would he come in now? I glanced around the house’s surrounding. There was no sign of Nina. She was long gone into the house, though. If she was dead, I did not know. I got down from my car after watching Alejandro go in. There was not enough time to wait. If he were to get his hands on the contract, he would not hesitate to kill Levi. I couldn’t have that. The least I could do was stall.With my heart beating loudly in my ears, I got closer to the house. Thankfully, he’d left the gate open, so I did not have to draw attention to myself by touching the metal. I lifted my leg to take another step when I heard a blood-curdling scream. I halted in my steps when I realized that the voice belonged to Nina. Something had happened. I looked down at my hands to see that they were quivering with fear with eac