-- Grizelda --The applause from the boardroom still rung in my ears as I watched the horizon from my window. I always thought it was the most beautiful sight ever. I could spend minutes just watching the skyline, as I surrendered myself to the beauty of nature.The streets shimmered with headlights. I glanced at my phone. There had been no missed calls, no messages from him asking about Leo’s day. This was unlike him. He had been sending for months like clockwork and it became a regular part of my mornings. Now, it had been weeks and I hadn’t seen him. There was no meeting at the school gate or any other chanced meeting that might have forced a conversation.As if he was gone and never coming back but I knew that was not true. It couldn't be true.Then why did I have to keep reminding myself of that in the first place?I picked my bag and jacket, gave my assistant a slight nod, and stepped into the elevator. The vacuumed space of the elevator quietened the storm in my head. I hated
-- Grizelda --As soon as his lips landed softly on mine, I lost all my ability to think clearly. I couldn't afford to pretend I was thinking straight any longer. All through out our conversation, I couldn't keep my eyes off his lips, his eyes, his hair, his muscles, the flex of his arm while he brought food to his mouth a while ago during breakfast. The flex of his jaw. I couldn't think straight!He kissed me and I kissed him back. I gasped softly when his hands found its way to the small of my back and he brought me closer to his chest.God, I wanted him so bad.I had never felt so horny in a long time. I felt extremely hot inside. Like some fire inside me refused to go off.I heard myself moan when his hands tightened around my waist, pulling me close, allowing me to feel the bulge in his pants. He was erect already? I couldn't believe this. I couldn't believe I was doing this to him. I couldn't believe we were doing this.He pulled from me, breaking the kiss and sounding breathles
-- Alexander --I pulled on a nice pair of suit, arranged my hair, wore my favorite scent, stared at myself a little too much in the mirror and then I decided I was ready.I had slept very late last night which I didn't expect on my first day at home. I missed home. I missed everything. But home was a little too quiet for me now that I could barely find the sleep as early as I should've. Lucy was not here anymore, neither was Spencer. Not that I missed them much.Maybe I just wondered how Spencer was doing from time to time but that was it. All that filled my mind most was my baby boy. My one and only. That was why as soon as I got Grizelda's text last night, I knew it was duty calls. I needed to visit again as soon as possible. I was very much aware that we had planned tonight but I said fuck it. I couldn't be too busy to spend time with my family.I took in a deep breath and headed out the front door. This was the best I could do as a responsible father. After all, I'd been away for
-- Grizelda --The house was quiet. Leo went to bed early, tired from the energy he'd used up during his birthday party. He seemed satisfied with the way things had turned out. After all, his father was finally back from his long travel. And here I was, eyes wide open instead of being asleep at such a late hour. I was tired too, but I just couldn't sleep.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw him. Alexander. Like he was suddenly the man of my dreams. If I wasn't going crazy, he probably looked more handsome than when I'd first fallen in love with him before our marriage. Something about him... something about him made me feel like a teenager with a crush in high school again. When he looked at me...What in the world?I shot my head up from my pillow like it was the reason I was overthinking. I got up and paced. Why was I thinking about him like this?I rubbed my arms, suddenly cold."It's just hormones." I muttered. "Either that or too much champagne."Except I hadn't drank anything.I
-- Alexander --The second I made my presence known in the party, everyone immediately landed their eyes on me and it was as if the party had become silent for even just a fraction of seconds. To make things worse, my eyes landed on Grizelda first and I instantly forgot how to breathe. She was gorgeous in that sexy black dress she was wearing!I blinked twice before I got myself and then I heard his voice. The birthday boy.“Daddy!” Leo broke the silence, his voice ringing out with pure joy.He sprinted across the living room, launching himself into my arms. I caught him effortlessly, holding him close.He felt heavier and taller. Also more solid. Like he’d grown ten times from the last time I saw him in person. I hugged him tight, swallowing hard as my throat tightened.“Happy birthday, buddy.” I murmured, my voice thick with emotion.Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes, but I blinked them away, refusing to show too much emotions or he wouldn't want to believe a grown man like hi
-- Grizelda --I stared blankly out of my bedroom window, arms folded across my chest, as I watched the gray clouds become darker by the second as it prepared to rain. It had been three months since Alexander was away.Leo’s laughter echoed faintly from the backyard. He was chasing something. Probably the stray dog he’d adopted without asking me. But I didn't mind. As long as it helped distract his mind from his father. He had been going on strolls a lot lately, while being accompanied of course. But not by me. I had work most of the time, but once in a while, I made sure to be the one taking him on one of those strolls. I couldn't bare to keep him locked indoors for too long.The air was cool yet something twisted tight in my chest. That emptiness again. The one I refused to accept.“Mom!” Leo yelled, his voice interrupting the silence around me. “Can Bucky come inside? It’s starting to rain!”I only forced a smile and called back. “Wipe his paws this time!”“Okay!”I heard his retre