Maya“Babe… Babe… Babe…” I called softly.“I just received an email from rainbow room. They’re requesting an interview,” my voice bubbling with excitement. holding up my phone.“Oh really? That’s definitely great news,” he replied, his eyes glinting with pure excitement.“Yeah, sure it is,” I muttered, my voice dropping low during the moment of realization.“Hey Maya… what’s wrong?” Maddox asked, studying me.“Hmm, nothing,” I answered quickly.“Nah, you can’t tell me that. I know you too well,” he said firmly, his eyes narrowing. “I know when you’re down.”“Well, you’re right… I just feel skeptical about the whole thing.”He walked up to me, his steps slow and deliberate, and wrapped his arm around my waist.“Oh Maya, you should have said so. So… you don’t want to work at the bar, right?” he asked gently.“It’s not like I don’t want to,” I said, fiddling with the hem of my shirt. “You know my whole past was basically at the bar. So working there again… it’d be like bringing back ev
Ryder“Ouu… this place smells nice,” I muttered, letting the scent of cologne and alcohol drift into my nose. “Hmm, dim lights… how perfect.” I smirked. “Boys, come have some champagne. Tonight is ours.”I crooked a finger at one of them. “Hey, you in the red pants. Come sit by my side. You look good.” My eyes trailed over him with slow satisfaction. “I like what I paid for.”He walked toward me, swaying his hips, his half-hard cock pressing against the fabric of his pants.“Yes… yess, that’s what I want,” I groaned under my breath, already leaning forward with hunger.He came closer. “Here, here, have a seat,” I said, patting the couch beside me. “What’s your name, bubu?”“I’m Zion…” he replied with a small smile.I lifted my index finger and pressed it gently against his lips. Leaning in, I whispered into his ear, my breath warm on his skin. “Say no more. From today, you’re bubu bear, okay?”He nodded slowly, eyes glinting under the low light.“Now the rest of you, start dancing for
RyderMy heart stopped beating for a few seconds. I blinked hard, trying to make sense of everything.“D… don’t tell me you’re my brother,” I whispered, my voice trembling as I asked Maddox.He smirked—cold and merciless. Without answering me, he wrapped an arm around Maya, my wife, and helped her walk. Just like that, they slid into the car and drove away.I stood there stiff, unable to move.What the fucking hell is this?How did that motherfucker survive? He was supposed to die in the military .I thought he was the weak one, the pathetic one with no powers and no mind of his own. How… How the hell did he turn into…what I just saw?“Maddox… Maddox…” I muttered to myself, pacing like a madman, my hands tugging at my hair. “I hate him. I hate him so much.”He always ruins things for me. Always. He gets the attention, the women, the respect. He even managed to take Maya.Fuck. Fuck. Fuckkk. Fuck it all.No. No. I can’t let him win. Maya is still in love with me. Yes, she is. She has
Maya“Oh my days…” My chest tightened painfully.I clutched at it with trembling fingers, my breathing uneven.The tech guy stood there, holding the remote to the projector in his right hand and the microphone in his left.Oh no… this isn’t supposed to happen. What do I do, what do I do… My lips parted as I panted nervously, heart slamming against my ribs.I scanned the crowd until I found Maddox. He looked restless, like he was searching for me. Quickly, I raised my hand and waved until his eyes locked onto mine.“Come, come,” I whispered, my voice almost breaking.He hurried closer. “Maya, what’s happening?”“Uhmm… I… I tried dialing the tech guy’s number, but it was unreachable. And now—now he’s here.“We should stop him, Maya,” Maddox said, his jaw clenched.“How? It’s too late already. And won’t it be suspicious? We’re technically not part of the family, so how do we just ruin the event like that?” I whispered sharply.“Yeah, that’s right…” He exhaled heavily. “Just calm down. It
MAYA“May her soul rest in perfect peace,” the priest said.Maddox clutched my hands tightly against mine.“I told you to remove the mask, Maddox. They’re supposed to know you’re the forgotten brother,” I whispered.“Maya, chill. I would… it’s just not the perfect time yet. I’ve got it all covered,” he said calmly.“Hmm, if you insist. Don’t ruin things for me,” I muttered, “plus… Did you print it out?” I asked.“Yes, I did,” he replied.“Okay, good, good.”“Why’s the funeral even being held at home? What happened to the church or cemetery?” Maddox asked, his brows slightly furrowed in confusion.“Dummy, some traditions hold their funeral at home too,” I replied “Hmm… that’s weird,” he muttered.“You are weird,” I spat back.His jaw was tightening.Silence followed.I stood there frozen, my chest tight, the waves of nostalgia hitting me with memories of Lina. My throat burned as the flashbacks cut deep.I snapped out of it immediately when I heard Isla giving her speech.“I miss her s
Maddox“Uhmm… because you’re the closest to me,” I said quietly.“Oh, that’s why. That’s why you forced me to stay with you. So they could kill me instead and so you get to save your life.”“Maya, are you even listening to the words you utter? What are you saying? What am I saying?” I spread my arms. “Just because I love you doesn’t mean you should treat me like shit. I’ve got emotions too. I’m human too,” I yelled.“My past doesn’t define me, just as yours doesn’t. Now, Maya… we can’t even be arguing now. We have to go undercover. I suggest you go work at the bar. Check online. I don’t know, just do anything, no matter what position you get. I’d still love you. Be it a stripper, a bartender, whatever, Maya,” I said.“But why, Maddox?”“To keep you undercover obviously ,” I replied “Why don’t I just travel somewhere else?” she said.“I thought that too, but still it isn’t safe. They’d trace you. You really don’t know how dangerous the Dante family are. It’s just because you basical