Emily's POV: “Mum, over here,” I called out, waving my hand“What the fuck, your mum?” Mark asked, apparently stunned.“Yeah, I told you she was coming for the birthday, remember?” I answered “You did. You mean she's your mother?”“Yes, she is; you look like you just saw a ghost.”“Hey, sweetheart.” She waved back, walking towards us.“What's going on?. Do you recognize her from somewhere,, Dad?” Alex asked, looking confused. “This is insane.” He said, staring at her in shock.“Happy birthday my love. I hope the party isn't over yet?. I had issues with getting a ride down here.” She explained, hugging me and ignoring Mark, who was still starstruck “You should have told me to send someone to pick you up. I was going to call you just before I saw you.” I answered “I figured you'd be occupied with other things, so I had to handle it on my own. It's bad enough that I wasn't involved in the preparation for the whole event.” She replied. “Hello Mark, it's good to see you again.” She fi
Emily's POV:I had lied to Mark that I was going to visit my mum for some days. Things had been quite awkward after we had a conversation about my Mum the day after my birthday. It seemed as though he was scared or somewhat embarrassed to make love to me, and I couldn't blame him. I understood how he was feeling and was going to give him some space to snap out of it. I stopped by the supermarket to get some things Alex asked me to buy on my way to his place and finally arrived at the house. I unlocked the door and went straight upstairs to find him. I knocked on the door of his room twice before he opened up.“You're here.” He said, preventing me from entering the room“I am. What's going on?” I asked suspiciously.“Nothing, I was trying to fix something before you came in.”“Is that why you're restricting me from going inside?”“Close your eyes.”“Oh, Alex, please. I feel all sweaty and need to take a shower.”“It won't take time, trust me.” He said reassuringly. I sighed in defeat
Emily's POV:Like a lamb due for slaughter, I walked towards the bed and lay down without uttering a word. The universe apparently wanted me to get into trouble with Alex because it was the first time the guy I met at the restaurant was texting me. I told him that I was married and had a kid, and he seemed to understand. Why did he think it was appropriate to send me such a text?. At that moment, I began to have regrets, such as why I gave him my contact information and why I didn't block him after I returned home. I turned to my side and saw Alex walking towards me with a handcuff restraint and whip. There was no explanation I was going to give him that would make sense, and I knew there was no point in trying to explain it to him unless he asked. Actions have consequences, and I was about to get one for fucking a total stranger.Put your hands together and stretch them.” He ordered, kneeling over me. The anger he was feeling was almost tangible, and it got me a bit scared of what w
Emily's POV:My mum was still in the city, and we had agreed to see her at her apartment. Mark had been asking them to see and talk things out,, but she refused because she didn't see the need. “Hi, Mum.”“Hey, you're welcome, sweetheart. Hello, My love.” She said excitedly, lifting Lyla from the ground. “I didn't know you were bringing her along.”“Mark isn't home, and I wanted her to also spend some time with you; she rarely leaves the house.”“Granny, can I have that?” Lyla asked, pointing to the bowl of fruits on the cabinet“You can have as much as you want, my darling.” She replied.“How is Mark?” She asked, turning to face me.“He's good, we spoke on the phone just before I arrived here. He sends his regards.”“What do I need it for?” She replied sarcastically “Mum, we have to find a way to move past everything that happened.”“Do I need to be friends with him before we can achieve that?”“You know that's not what I mean. You two should try to be cordial at the very least.”“
Emily's POV:Mark had taken me out for dinner tonight. I wondered why, because we rarely went out on date nights ever since we got married. We had taken a couple of trips together but we're usually indoors except on a few occasions. It was a fancy restaurant that was about a twenty minute drive from the house. I had dropped Lyla with Mia earlier in the afternoon and told her I would be picking her up the next day. The housekeeper had travelled to see her family and she was the only person I could trust with taking good care of Lyla when I was out.“Do you like this place?”. He asked, pulling out a chair for me“Thank you.” I said, sitting down. “It's absolutely beautiful,Baby. I've never been here.” I replied, looking around.“A business partner recommended this place and I wanted to try it out with you.” He explained “I love it, whoever it is must have a great taste.” I pointed out.“He sure does. What would you like to have?” He asked, scanning the menu. I took a look at what they
Emily's POV:It was Thanksgiving, and everyone, including my mum, gathered together at home. The year had been full of so many events, and I was just grateful that it was almost over. Everyone sat at the table and ate silently until Mia walked in with her boyfriend.“Hi everyone.” They chorused, settling in at the table.“Happy Thanksgiving,” Joel added, looking at Mark.“Happy Thanksgiving.” He replied. I almost thought that you guys were not going to show up.” He added “Mia is always late, and it's crazy because she doesn't think it's something bad.”“I'm not always late. We had some things to attend to, that's why we didn't come earlier.” She replied defensively “You always have an excuse.”“How are you, Joel?” Mark asked, facing Mia's boyfriend. We had met a few times after my birthday party. Mia had been dating him for over six months, and they seemed to be in love. I had some reservations about Joel, though, because I felt he had the aura of a guy who had the tendency to cheat
Alex's POV:It's funny how a single situation could change your view on so many things. My first meeting with Diane was almost magical and I knew on the spot that I wanted something serious with her. I had never been so attracted to a lady as much as I was to her. We clicked from our first conversation, and things blossomed from there. I knew it was time to move on from some things I had going on in the past, but I wasn't so sure about how best to go about it, considering the position I was in with Emily. We hadn't spoken for over a week; she had called a number of times and dropped messages, but I never replied to them. I didn't know how to tell her to move on, so I hoped that she would get the hint and act accordingly.“I'll be heading to the grocery store to get some things, I want to make you something nice for dinner,” Diane said, walking into the room. She had similar features to Emily, only that she was younger. “I can't remember the last time a meal was made in this house,”
VICTORIA GATEWOOD:“Do you take Andrew as your lawfully wedded husband?” The officiator asked my mother and I saw her beam with so much pride and excitement.“Yes I do” I watched the words leave her mouth carelessly, like it wasn't the third time we were going down this road.I was bored to death and my mother had forced me to make it to the wedding ,with a man I barely even knew. Andrew Tates, retired multi billionaire who had been through six marriages, the information I had on him was what I was able to gather online and I wondered what crushed all those marriages. But all that mattered was my mother's happiness, even if I wished she could find it without marrying a douchebag and something told me this was going to end the exact way the rest of her marriages did. I was glad the vow taking were finally over and I just wanted to make it through the reception and catch my flight early the next morning.I watched my mum and my new stepdad make their way through the crowd greeting the
VICTORIA GATEWOOD:“Bitch get you lazy ass up, everyone is waiting for you.” Sheila yelled. “Tell them to go home, I want to remain this way” it was two days after my run in with Shawn and I had lost the motivation to do anything, especially her out of my bed.“It's your freaking birthday, you didn't celebrate last year, but we are forcing one down your throat this year. Get up Tory” she pulled me up and I groaned.“Fine, but no silly hats and annoying birthday songs” I warned and she agreed. I forcefully went into the bathroom and freshened up.I found a red silk dress with a slit on the bed and silver heels.“What's this? I thought you said it's just a quick birthday lunch before we head to the club at night“Yeah, we have an outfit ready for later, now get dressed and stop bombarding me with questions”“I actually regret coming back to New York,I'll run off soon” I threatened and she laughed“Yeah, you can try, I'll hunt you down.”I slid into the dress and Sheila styled my hair,
VICTORIA GATEWOOD:The year had passed really fast and it bad been an amazing ride with few bumps on the way, but today was he day I had worked so hard for. The day I debuted as an artist, my work was going to be exhibited and bidded for. .“Are you ready?” Anita asked , she had stuck with me every step of the way, and I was super thankful for her“I don't think I am, what if they don't bid on Me,I'm so scared that my work isn't good enough” . I was panicking.“Girl, you worked your ass off to get here, you even refused to go on dates just to focus on your primary reason for being here so whether or not you get bidded on, you are the world best artist okay? Now go out there and show the world what you are made of” She was right, I worked hard for this and I had to stand tall. But it wasn't the only reason I refused to date. The announcer called my name and my collection was displayed on the stands, I heard loud cheers and standing ovations, with my confidence boosted, I walked to t
VICTORIA GATEWOOD:My mum and I had chosen not to speak about Andrew or Shawn for now, at least until we properly healed, so I never got the chance to ask her what they had argued about the last night before he left. The Tates men had shattered the hearts of two Gatewood women, a new record to be set. Now that summer was finally over, I was ready to put all the drama behind me and start afresh. I had applied for a new degree at the college of California to study Arts history and pursue my dream and my mum was super supportive this time around. I got my admission letter and I was to leave tomorrow. So it was my last night in New York and Sheila had suggested a party but the last thing I needed was the awkward stares from Barry. After our movie date,I had avoided him like the flu, he was a great guy, but not for me.I finally finished packing up my bags and I stared into space for a bit,he was back in my thoughts. The last few weeks had been busy for me so I didn't think much about hi
SHAWN TATES:I sat there speechless, allowing the words Tyler just spoke sit in my mind,it made no sense,there was no way that was true, or at least I wanted it to be a lie , but Tyler was no liar, he always told the truth. But why was he telling me this now? Why hadn't he brought it up before.“Why now? You've had months to come clean, and somehow you decide this is the right timing. Something still doesn't add up”“You can choose to believe me or not. But I'll clarify things and after that, the decision is yours to make. I found out that they had been sneaking around on the night you were inaugurated as new the new CEO. Your father knew I would tell you, and so he cut a deal with me. My company was running under and my sole investors had cut me off, he offered to pump some money into my business on the condition that I had to film a video fucking charis. He sent it to you himself, and as expected, you cut me off your life anhe saved himself. I've not been able to get over the guil
SHAWN TATES:She rode on my dick aggressively, with every zeal and intensity, running her hand through my chest and fondling on her boobs with another, but I remained rigid, like a stick. The emptiness in me could never be filled by some brunette I had picked up from the street to fuck and get my head to stop thinking about her.My erection was falling flat and she pulled herself up, taking my dick in her hands to get me back up. I gripped her hand and shook my head, I knew she was only wasting precious minutes. “Look Malia, just take the money on the desk and leave” I ordered, I could see the fury in her eyes as she got up. She angrily picked up her dress and wore it, throwing her bra into her bag.“It's Jenna by the way, asshole.” She stormed out Angrily without picking the money as I had ordered.“Argh” I groaned, slamming the bedside lamp on the wall. She was the 4th bimbo I was picking in 2 nights and I barely made it to orgasm. All I could think about was her scent, her touch,
VICTORIA GATEWOOD:I felt like a teenager that's was grounded, I had applied for the job with Barry's dad, and I got selected immediately. But my mum monitored all of my movements, probably trying to make sure I don't ‘’disgrace’ her again. The weekend came fast, and it was already a week since my worst nightmare happened, and Sheila was right, I felt better. I still stalked his page once in a while and wished he'd text me or maybe I'll just wake up and realize all of it was just a really terrible dream, but when I wasn't thinking about any of that, I was doing really great. Barry and I had spent most of my free time together, and my mum was starting to loosen her grip gradually. We had decided to go on a movie date today, and I found myself looking forward to it, I wasn't in love with him or anything like that, I just enjoyed his company.***He arrived thirty minutes earlier for our date, outing mean, and I was dressed even before he arrived“You look really great” he complimente
VICTORIA GATEWOOD:I had no destination in mind, I just walked with my heels in hands, ready to go wherever my feets could lead me to. My legs were numb , but not as numb as my mind was, my body had longed for his touch in the few minutes we spoke, And it was becoming a reality that we were never going to have those moments ever again.I collapsed on the road, a car screeched to a halt beside me, and its headlights blinded me. Too exhausted to move, I felt hopeless. But as the light faded, I saw Barry's familiar face. Without a word, he scooped me up and placed me in the car seat, then drove off.***I woke up the next morning feeling better, I could tell that I had slept for a long period of time, but that wasn't the only detail I noticed. I was in unfamiliar room, and I rubbed my forehead, struggling to remember the events of the previous night. I remembered my run in with Shawn and how I had felt helpless afterward, Barry had saved me.The door suddenly swung open, he came in with
SHAWN TATES:The hall was packed with a bunch of people I barely knew, most persons were invited by Chari's parents while the other half were my father's business mogul, I felt suffocated by their presence and I quietly exited from the hall, grabbing a drink to stay at the rooftop, at least it was a little quiet.I sighed and ran my hands through my head, thinking of how to fix the mess I was in. With such a video at Charis disposal, she was going to try and run my life. But even worse, she could ruin Victoria, and it would kill me if that happened.I heard footsteps approaching, and I turned to find my dad. The old man looked dapper as though it was his own engagement.“Hey son, who hides on a rooftop on a day that's supposed to be the happiest of their life” he took a place beside me and tucked his hands in his pocket“A man that doesn't want to be here, I guess, but it's what will secure your legacy, isn't it? And that's all that matters to you, father.” My dad had always been a b
VICTORIA GATEWOOD:My folks were off to bed when I arrived so I didn't have to answer unnecessary questions, I knew I reeked of sex and my mum would have detected. I took a quick shower and texted Sheila before settling into bed. I had expected a text from Shawn but I didn't get any, he was probably as exhausted as I was, my legs were still hurting from the different positions he had put me in.I drifted off to sleep early enough after thinking endlessly on what Shawn had said about our future, call it being delusional but I was willing to hold tight and see what the future brought. ***I woke up feeling very excited, Shawn and I had obviously taken our relationship to the next level even if it was still a secret, our little secret. I decided to join my folks for breakfast since I was in high spirits.“Good morning Tory, you've got a glow about you this morning” my mother commented as I settled myself into a seat.“Thanks mum” I casually replied but I was still bursting with excitem