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Chapter 11

11 – Mia Lauren Hudson"I did all of this for you! I'm exhausted from living to satisfy your expectations."LabyrinthI was in Apollo's car once again, and the temperature seemed to rise considerably the moment we left the diner behind. It wasn't just the physical heat spreading through the space, but something more, something that seemed to fill the gap between us, loaded with a tension I couldn't name. From the moment I got into the car, I felt a restlessness growing inside me, a mix of conflicting sensations ranging from agitation to peace, as if I were on the brink of something I didn't fully understand.To begin with, I had no idea why I had stayed with him at that diner for so long. In my mind, there were countless reasons why I should have left the moment Kayla got up and walked out. Yet, the fact that I stayed and exchanged barbs with Apollo for what felt like an eternity left me confused. It wasn't something I usually did, and it was definitely not something I expected to fin

Chapter 12

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

12 - Apollo CastielloYou meet thousands of people, and none of them touch you, and then you meet one person, and your life changes. Forever.- Love and Other Drugs.Okay, insomnia has become my best friend. Once again, I had been awake, and it was frightening me. Another night awake and...Mia.All my thoughts revolved around her, and I couldn’t help it; I needed to talk and hear her daring observations in my favor. And she replied... And I had never felt so powerful in my life.My father was the first to notice those reactions in me. I had spent the day restless, staring at my phone, and now and then, he had caught me smiling. And as the night approached, the nervousness became evident.“Are you going to tell me her name?” my father asked as I came out of the shower. He was walking down the hallway when he decided to stop in front of my room.“Who is she?” I remained serious and opened the wardrobe.The night was cold.“I’ve known you since before you were born.” He crossed his arms

Chapter 13

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

13 – Mia Lauren Hudson"I like the way it makes me feel."Back to the Blue LagoonI was intensely anxious for the upcoming meeting at NewScene. The desire to know what awaited me in the coming months was palpable, a mix of expectation and nervousness. And despite all this anxiety, there was a part of me that really didn’t want to see Apollo again. But who was I trying to fool?The previous night had been perfect. I felt truly capable and at peace, something I hadn’t experienced in a long time. I realized that my life didn’t need to carry all the weight I had imposed on myself. And I wanted to feel that lightness again. I could only experience these feelings when I was with him, and that was what I was waiting for at that very moment.As I waited, I stared at the covers of the numerous movies that had achieved international success under NewScene’s aegis, displayed in the center of the recording studio. Jamie had scheduled another meeting, and I had arrived too early, but it was a good

Chapter 14

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

14 - Apollo Castiello Don’t stop. Kiss me. - Fifty Shades DarkerIt was obvious that my idea of keeping my distance from Mia had gone down the drain. Every time I tried to put a barrier between us, it crumbled like sand slipping through my fingers. And the same was true for her. The resistance Mia showed, that effort to keep away, seemed as fragile as mine. And here we were again, alone inside the car, with the road stretching out before us, taking us to one of the most isolated spots in the city.I drove in silence, absorbing the tension between us that hung in the air. With every mile traveled, I felt the weight of unspoken words, of restrained emotions. It was almost palpable, as if it could explode at any moment. Mia, on the other hand, seemed calmer than I expected. Her gaze, fixed on the window, reflected a mix of curiosity and suspicion.“So, you’re not going to teach me how to drive,” she said, finally breaking the silence, her voice laden with a lightness I knew was disguis

Chapter 15

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

15- Mia Lauren Hudson"I'm here for you, body and soul. If there’s anything I can do for you, tell me."- ReignMy body was numb, my mind was high, and on my lips, I could still taste him. Three days had passed, and all those sensations lingered. The taste, the fire, the desperation, and the reasoning.My consciousness was still high because I could feel the phone vibrating on the table, and I simply got distracted by the cutlery. My thoughts zigzagged through my mind, and they all had only one name. One cause. Apollo Castiello.I was lost; I needed a path and a light, and for a moment, I thought that if I stayed away from him, I’d find my way again. But I was terribly wrong. I couldn’t escape when there was no road. I couldn’t move forward knowing that my heart seemed to be on one of those streets.I took a deep breath and pressed my temples.I had never felt anything like this. And the more I tried to understand it, the more desperate I became. Damn it! He kept calling me, filling

Chapter 16

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

16 - Apollo CastielloThere are few things sadder in this life than watching someone leave after they’ve just walked away, and seeing the distance between your bodies expand until there's nothing left... but empty space and silence.- Someone Like YouIn recent days, I found myself perplexed, immersed in a storm of emotions and reflections. The intensity of the feelings I tried to avoid had surprised me in a way I didn’t expect. I was aware that by giving in to this emotional turmoil, I was being weak, but deep down, there was no regret. Mia had come to fill the gaps that the loss of my mother and Joy had left, and she also brought a new perspective with the unexpected work. She was becoming my escape zone, even if she wasn’t entirely mine.I never imagined I would experience something like this, the agony of sharing moments with someone who was already with someone else. And despite the suffering and the complexities involved, I knew it was part of the path I was walking. The desire

Chapter 17

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

17 – Mia Lauren HudsonI kept you here inside, where almost no one can reach, where few remain. — Dear JohnI needed to stay focused, remain indifferent to the thoughts circling my head. I just needed to occupy my mind. Night was falling, and I was in a room with three people helping me with my clothes, makeup, and hair. It was obvious I could do all that by myself, but I was married to a film director, and I needed to be impeccable that night because I would be by his side.I was very grateful that the cameras didn’t reflect the interior; otherwise, I was a mess. The chaos was present in every organ of mine, especially one that pumped blood. I couldn’t help but think of that fateful afternoon, of Apollo’s surprise and, suddenly, unwanted presence at NewScene.There was no meeting that day, nothing related to our movie, but I had to tell Jamie about my situation that evening. I had to explain to him that I couldn’t be seen with NewScene producers because Bradley still didn’t know abo

Chapter 18

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

18 - Mia Lauren HudsonHe saved me in every way a woman can be saved.- TitanicApollo guided me through the garden of his house until he opened a door to our right. He left a space for me to pass first, and he followed. Everything was dark, and I couldn't see anything until Apollo turned on the lights. It wasn't a fluorescent light, but a lamp that cast an orange hue over the room, almost like candlelight. I dared to take a step forward and look around; it seemed to be Apollo's room.The walls were made of small reddish brick blocks, and several movie posters—what I assumed were his favorites—hung on the walls. I looked at each one and paid attention to a specific picture. It was my mother and Apollo's father, in a not-so-well-known photo from their first movie together. I felt Apollo move closer to me, and he smiled, looking at the picture too.I observed my mother's youthful face, her blue eyes and blonde, wavy hair in all her youthful beauty. She wouldn't have changed much if she

Chapter 19

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

19 - Mia Lauren HudsonI Don't Want It to End Like This. Yeah, but it will end like this.- As if it were the first timeI woke up with a satisfied sigh, and the small rays of light showed me it was already dawn, and I was still in his room. I was so happy and fulfilled. I looked beside me on the bed, and it was completely empty. I knew I had to go back home, and it was also the morning of Christmas Eve. Everyone outside was going crazy, which was typical.So, I got out of bed, searched for my dress on the floor, and smiled at every vivid and real memory of every moment we had together. I noticed Apollo's clothes were no longer on the floor; he was probably inside his house, but I didn't have much time to stay there. Not until Bradley noticed my absence.Fixing my hair and tightening the coat around my body, I opened the door to that room, walked through the beautiful garden of Lily Castiello, and crossed the small street. I was thankful for the deserted neighborhood and even more tha

Chapter 20

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

20 - Apollo CastielloHow will this end? How stories end when love is denied: with tears and a journey.Shakespeare in LoveI was in disbelief, completely untrusting of everything my life had become in less than 24 hours. And it was all because of one person, always the same reason, and I no longer knew what to think. Especially at that moment, especially when she wasn't with me. Because then I became an irrational being. Mia helped me be a better person, to think better, to breathe better. Without her, everything was too heavy, too arduous.And how did all this have to do with revenge? I was completely confused, scared, and deep down, I was hurt. And totally out of control.I pressed the accelerator hard, the engine roaring like my own despair. I needed to catch up with her. She couldn’t just leave like that, not after the last night we spent together. Not after surrendering to me, after I tasted her, felt her skin against mine. For God's sake, I couldn't walk away from that. I could

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