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Chapter 31-Memories 2
I awake to the smell of smoke. I jump up from the bed. I have to save Mom and Dad. I run down the hallway, but the entrance to their wing is already in flames.“Mom! Dad! Mom! Dad! Don’t leave me! Don’t leave me! Take me with you!” I cry out, but they don’t answer. I sob. I’m going to be alone. I don’t want to live like this. I don’t want to live with Uncle Theo. It’s better for me to die.I stand and take slow steps toward the fire. Suddenly, I feel myself shaking, and when I open my eyes, Cole is holding me. I look at him, stunned, wondering why he’s here, but feeling overwhelmed, I ignore that and throw my arms around him and cry. This isn’t a dream. My parents are dead, and I might as well be all alone.“Grandma is getting out tomorrow, so you can go home,” Cole says as he comforts me. I exhale, feeling relieved as I bury my face in his chest. Grandma isn’t my mother or father, but at least I won’t be around Carmen and Colin.I lift my head and sniffle to wipe my tears when my door
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-09-23Chapter 32- Temporary Bliss
GiovanniIf you had asked me six months ago whether I thought I’d fall in love again, I would have said no. I didn’t believe any love could compare to my first, and I wasn’t interested in trying to find one, no matter how much Gianna pressed me to meet someone. I was content with my bachelor lifestyle and believed it would stay that way. Then she slipped into my bed and my heart. Now I can’t imagine a life without her in it. A life without loving her, kissing her, and making love to her is something I don’t want to experience—not after we’ve found each other. I look down at her as she lies naked beneath me, smiling. I press a kiss on her lips, then another, and another, until we find a rhythm, and now we’re making out. I sigh as we melt into each other; nothing could be as perfect as this moment. Once the kiss breaks, I hover over her, my lips barely grazing hers as I stare into her eyes. She meets my gaze with a look filled with both love and lust: my fenice, the love of my life.“I l
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-10-09Chapter 33- I miss her
Four Days Later“Jillian, where are the files for the Levou property?” I press the receiver and ask as I sift through folders on my desk.“On your desk.”“If they were on my desk, I’d see them,” I growl, annoyed, still searching with my right hand.“I put them on your desk this morning,” she says.“Well, I can’t find them. You know we start construction in a week. I need to review the new blueprint.” I shuffle through papers, growing more frustrated. She sighs over the receiver, and a couple of minutes later, my door opens. I look up as she enters my office and heads toward me. She moves a few files around.“I’m telling you, they’re not there—” I pause as she hands me the file.“Here it is.”“Thank you.” I take it and flip through it, scanning the blueprint. I can feel her eyes on me as I review it.“If you have something to say, spit it out. Don’t just stand there.” I’ve known Jillian for nearly twenty years. She was my receptionist when I started this business. She worked her way up
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-10-09Chapter 34- First love leads to disaster
Ring, ring, ring.I grab my phone, thinking it’s her calling back, but when I see the name, it’s William. I frown and pick up.“What?”“Is that how you greet your best friend? I’m hurt.”“Best friend? How many best friends do you know who try to sleep with their friend’s woman?”“Quite a few.”“Goodbye.” He laughs.“Chill, I’ve moved on from Brandi.”“Then why are you calling her about your new spot?”“Because she’s good at what she does—great, actually. I wanted a similar vibe, so I called her. You can relax. I know she only wants your old ass.” I frown, not fully buying his answer but deciding to let it slide since I want to ask about the search for that woman.“I’ll trust you, but if she tells me otherwise, I’ll shoot you. Now tell me, did you contact her?” He laughs.“Bros before h—you know what, I value my life too much. About the woman, I reached out; that’s why I’m calling. She’s at my spot as we speak.” I sit up.“She is? Why didn’t you tell me?” I stand, slip on my shoes, and
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-10-09Chapter 35-Fenice broke my heart
BrandiWith my eyes closed, I try to focus on that memory again, to remember what happened the night my parents died. Since seeing Cole again, the dream about that night keeps recurring, yet I can’t recall much—only waking up to the smell of smoke. So I invited Cole over to see if he could jog my memory, since he seems to be the catalyst. I haven’t fully forgiven him for that night and how he left, but I understand his reasons. I inhale, trying to recall what happened after I woke. I know I tried looking for my parents, but what else? How did I make it out when they didn’t? What happened that night? Five minutes pass, and still nothing. I frown and open my eyes.“This isn’t working,” I announce out loud. We’ve been trying for hours, but I haven’t recalled anything new.“I’m sorry I’m not helping. I don’t remember that night either because I slept through most of it. I woke up when you were already in the ambulance. I wish I could help you figure it out,” Cole says. I nod. I’m still adj
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-11-08Chapter 36- It's you.
BrandiI pull up, hop out of the car, and make my way to the door. After pressing the doorbell, Carina finally opens it.“Hey, Brandi.”“Where is he?” She steps aside.“He fell asleep, so maybe you can leave him until tomorrow.” I ignore her and head into the living room, where he’s lying on the couch. At least he’s fully dressed and not in her bed, but I’m still pissed. What if he hadn’t called me? What would they be doing? I clench my fist as I call out to him.“Giovanni!” I shout. I’m furious, but I know I have to stay calm, or I’ll end up killing both him and her.“Giovanni, get up!” He doesn’t budge.“He’s out. Why don’t you both sleep here?” she suggests. I frown, move closer to him, and punch his arm, jolting him awake.“What?” He sits up and looks around.“See, he’s up. We’ll be on our way, but thanks for the offer.”“Fenice—fenice, is that you?” He staggers to his feet and wraps his arms around me. Normally, I’d be thrilled to be in his arms after a week apart, but right now,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-11-08Chapter 37- The start of forever and the end of a friendship?
“Huh? What about me?”“I ch…” I pause. I want to tell him I’m choosing him, but I should talk to Gianna one more time first.“It’s nothing. You always know how to make me feel special.” He smiles and kisses my lips.“That’s my job. And now,” he checks his watch, “I should get out of your hair. I’m sure you have things to do, and I need to get to work.”“You’re leaving?”“Yeah, I figured you’d kick me out soon anyway.” I chuckle.“I wouldn’t kick you out—just a gentle shove.”“Well, I’m leaving on my own accord. You needed space, and because of my drunken fuck-up, you had to spend the night with me.”“Well, except for the picking-you-up part, it wasn’t so bad.”“Which part was good?” he asks.“The part where I got to see you. I missed your touch.” He slips his hands under my shirt, caressing my bare skin.“I have some time. I could touch you all over now.” I sigh as heat rises where he touches.“That sounds amazing, but I have a busy day,” I say, brushing my lips against his for a peck
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-11-08Chapter 38- A meeting with a monster.
ColeI stare at the house for a second as I contemplate whether I should turn back. I’ve been sitting here for the last twenty minutes, and although I have to do this, I always promised myself I wouldn’t enter this place again. It’s filled with so many horrible memories I wish I could bury—memories of her abuse and my inability to protect her all those years ago. Her smile pops into my head, and I can’t help the joy and peace it brings me. I never thought I would be lucky enough to see that smile again. After that night, I ran away because I couldn’t face her. I couldn’t face the hatred that would be in her eyes when she looked at me. But she smiled at me. She doesn’t hate me. She doesn’t love you anymore, either, a voice says in my head, crushing the joy I felt earlier. That’s right; she doesn’t love me. She’s in love with someone else. I am happy she found love, and from how he acts, it’s clear he loves her, too. I am happy for her. Or I want to be happy for her.But I still want her
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-11-25Chapter 39- Romance in Switzerland
GiovanniWith Fenice in my arms, I walk through the door of the chateau, bypassing the staff who are at the entrance to greet us. I put my hand to my lips as one of them is about to speak.“I’ll take her to bed,” I whisper to them before heading toward the staircase. She’s been sleeping since she fell asleep in the limo and slept through the entire ten-hour flight. She must have been exhausted, and I know waking up to get me probably contributed to it. What I did was pathetic. I have to do better for her sake. I could have hurt her if I’d gotten any more wasted and slept with Carina. I exhale as I gently place her on the bed and cover her with a blanket.“I promise I’ll do better from now on,” I declare. I know she can’t hear me, but as long as we’re together, I’ll do everything right to earn my place by her side. Although it still may not be enough because she’ll probably leave me. I wonder how many days we have left? I know she’ll pick Gianna soon, which means she’ll say goodbye to m
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-11-25Chapter 40- A little one
Brandi“Tell me if your foot hurts,” he says for the fifth time in the last fifteen minutes. It’s been three days since I twisted my ankle. It feels much better, but he’s been acting like I’m going to break whenever I try to walk around. He treats me like his most precious possession, carrying me everywhere in his arms. It’s been both sweet and annoying.“We should probably head back now.”“Bambino, I’m fine, look.” I jump up and down to show him my ankle is fine, but his face looks like he’s having a heart attack as he runs over to me.“Be careful, Fenice! Are you okay? Does it hurt anywhere?”“Tesoro, stop worrying. It doesn’t hurt.”“I know I’m being overly cautious—”Ring, ring, ring.He stops and pulls his phone from his pocket, glancing at it.“Sorry, I have to take this. I’ll be over there. Don’t run off and get yourself injured.”“I’m not a baby,” I pout. He smiles and kisses my lips.“I know; you’re my precious wife.” I blush as he kisses me quickly, then answers the phone and
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-11-26
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