LOGINMaeve“I am worried about Mom.”I told Andro.“Why? She is okay, isn’t she? I spoke to her on the phone today.”Andro asked.“She is fine, but Evans mom called her. She didn’t tell me the full details, but I know it was intense.”I explained.“That’s why you are worried?”I nodded.“She knows where Mom lives. After what her son did, I can’t put it past that family. There’s no limit to what they can do, and mom is mostly alone at the house.”I know I shouldn’t be worried because Mom said she won’t call again, but I think I am going into a paranoia phase.“You are worrying over nothing; just because her son is a terrible person doesn’t mean she is like him.”Andro doesn’t know her; that’s why he just said that. That woman only cares for her son.She believes everything he tells her.“I don’t know. It’s not as if I can tell mom to move out of that house. I just can’t stop worrying about her.”I told him.“Baby. Calm down. Nothing is going to happen to your mom, okay? If you want, we can
Maeve“Are you sure that you are okay?”My mom asked me for the fifth time since I arrived at her house.“Mom, I am fine.”I assured her.“You look so lean and pale.”She worried.“Mom, I am okay, just pregnant and have been stressed a lot lately, but I plan on taking a break from everything and resting.”At least until the wedding. We don’t have a date yet, but I want it to be November or early December. I don’t want it to be Christmas, as that would be Nora and Ricky’s time.I told Nora that I changed my mind about when I was going to get married, and she assured me that it was okay to get married earlier than planned.Marian is still going to make my wedding dress; she just needs a little help from Nadia, who agreed to help.“Please take all the rest you need.”I nodded and smiled.“I came because I wanted to tell you about our plans.”I didn’t want to tell my mom about the wedding on the phone, so I came to see her in person.“Okay, tell me.”She urged.“Andro and I are planning
Alessandro.“Bastard!”He let out a curse when he realized I played him.“You are so easy to fool.”I mocked him.“Don’t even joke about it, Alessandro.”He warned me, and that made me laugh even more. He cursed me and started the car.I checked my phone and responded to all work emails while Theo drove. I didn’t have a lot to deal with since Janelle already took over from me.“I feel so free. I don’t have to go to work.”I told Theo.“Are you that happy about it?”I nodded.“You know me. I may know a lot about business, but I really don’t like to get involved. It’s different when I develop games or apps. I like that part. What I don’t like is being holed up in offices and made to wear serious clothes.”I shook my head, and he laughed.“Good thing you have a rich wife.”I laughed but nodded in agreement.“Right, I lucked out with her. I am so happy.’I told him.“I am happy for you too, bro. I am happy that the shot didn’t hit a vital spot. I am happy that you are alive and well.”I s
Alessandro“I still don't know why you really want to go there.”I smiled at Maeve’s complaint. After spending a whole week in the hospital, I was done and ready to go home, but before I went, I wanted to see that bastard.Maeve was against me going, and I understood her, but I still wanted to see him.I wanted to show him that he failed and that I am still very much alive.“Baby, come on, I won’t be long, I promise you.”I assured her, but she still didn’t look pleased. I went to her and hugged her from behind.“That’s not going to work.”I smiled because even as she said that, she still leaned into me. She loves me so much and can’t even pretend to not want me to hold her.“I am not happy with this. You shouldn’t give that jerk any more time. He already caused enough damage.”I spun her so that she was facing me and kissed her lips.“It will just be for some minutes. I swear that I won’t do anything crazy. I just want him to know that he failed to kill me and I am still very much al
Maeve“Wait, someone has been quiet.”Theo said, and they all turned to look at me.“Don’t worry about him; I have spoken to him a lot already. Just don’t tire him out.”I told them, and they went back to talking to him again.I flopped into the couch and sighed deeply.“Oh, someone is on the news.”James said, which got my attention. I turned to the news and saw a familiar face.“That bastard!”I let out in anger.“I know, right? He is a fucking bastard. He managed to escape last night because we were all focused on Alessandro and getting him treated, but he was caught this morning. It’s over for him.”Thomas said with a smirk.I felt a rush of sadness as I stared at the man on the TV. He looked nothing like the man I dated for years and thought I would spend my life with.It wouldn’t have been so sad if he had just cheated and continued his life. He went too far by trying to kill Marian and even shooting Andro.If Andro and my brothers hadn’t stepped in, he would have roped Marian a
Maeve“Thank you for telling me.”I told him, and he smiled.“Just keep talking to him, okay?”I nodded and watched him leave again before turning to Andro.“You're such a sweetheart, you know that, right? I can’t believe such a lovely man is mine.”I told him, and when I smiled at him, I felt at peace. He might not be awake yet, but I knew everything would be fine.“I love you so much, Andro. Thank you, my life changed forever.”I told him and leaned down to kiss his hand.“I love you too.”I gasped and lifted my head, thinking I imagined it, but his eyes were open.“Andro! You are awake!”I yelled and hugged him, which made him cough.“Oh—I am sorry—I didn’t mean to hurt you—I will go call the doctor.”I said, turned to call the doctor to check on him, but he stopped me by holding my hand.“No, not yet.”I turned back to him and nodded.“Do you want something? Are you in pain? You can tell me anything.”I assured him.“I am okay; I don’t need anything. I just need you.”I smiled as
Alessandro “Call me once you are done, and I will pick you up.” I told Maeve as she walked away. She turned and looked at me with those expressive eyes. I wonder if she knows that she was slowly letting her guard down in front of me. I could literally tell how she was feeling right now ju
Maeve“Mom,” My voice broke as I listened to my mom sob.“Melody has been moved to the hospice. The doctor said if she doesn’t get the surgery, she won’t make it past this week.” My heart broke even more and tears welled up in my eyes.Melody, my baby sister. She has been sick for a while now and
MaeveMy God. His beautiful lips were rolling. Moving. Kissing me in the slowest, most sensuous way possible.His hand slides upward. Ever so gently it cradled my face, barely touching me as I gasped softly into his mouth.Even the voice of reasoning calling me and giving me a million and one reas
Maeve“Hey, gorgeous.” I gasped at his voice. Damn, I didn’t think men still had such husky and bedroom voices.He called me gorgeous.My face heated up when he flashed a smile at me.Even the dim light couldn't hide the hint of a dimple on both his cheeks.Before I could react or say anything, he







