ACEIA'S POV
After the wedding, Hudson took me into his house. After I showered, I slowly opened the bathroom door of Hudson's room and peeked in. Hudson Blake Vasco, who is now my husband, was sitting on the bed as his back was leaning against the backboard of the bed. Wearing a reading glass while the laptop is on top of his stomach. He shows off his incredible physique by wearing nothing but a pair of Emporio Armani briefs in the black-and-white image. OK! I admit that I am the luckiest woman because the man that women are obsessed with is now my husband. What will the women who are attracted to him say when they find out that I now own the hottest home d’affaires in New York? Hudson looked up at me and smiled. "What are you doing there? Come here!" Hudson tapped the space next to him. I don't have a choice but to walk towards the bed. "You're not planning to do anything silly, are you?" He said. "You're judging me so fast!" I rolled my eyes at him. Alford laughed. "It seems like when you're quiet, you'll definitely plan something. Come on, let's make our first night memorable." "If you think you can have your way with me, well, you're wrong." I went to the vanity table and sat there. "You mean no sexy time?" He raised an eyebrow. "Exactly!" I rolled my eyes again. Hudson groaned in disappointment. "But the first night ought to be special for the couple, my love." "We're not a couple." I plugged in the blow dryer and started drying my hair. “I don't know why you are saying this. I thought you hated me. Why the sudden change? ” From my peripheral vision, I saw Alford staring at me. Maybe he thought that since they were married, he could do whatever he wanted with me. No way! I swear that Hudson himself will stop this fantasy endeavor of our parents. But I hope this man doesn't seduce me. Because sometimes I couldn't control my body's reaction when his palm started caressing my body. When I finished drying my hair, I lay down next to him. I am not used to wearing pajamas. How am I supposed to sleep? I wanted to sleep in my skimpy undies. I forcefully moved around the bed, trying to get comfortable. "What's wrong?" Hudson asked when he noticed that I couldn't sleep. He reached for my hair and combed it with his fingers. "Nothing. I'm just not used to having someone next to me. Maybe I'll just sleep in the guest room." Hudson bent over and left me a soft kiss on the lips. "Husband and wife should sleep together," he said, and he kissed me on the forehead before returning his attention to the laptop, but his fingers continued to comb my hair. A smile appeared on my lips. I like the way he combs my hair. I peered at the laptop screen. He was reading a monthly report or something. It's like a headache. "You want us to continue your vacation? Take an Asia cruise for our honeymoon." "I can't; I already planned what I needed to do." "Already planned? I am not part of your plan." "I'm not sure if you're interested in it since you're already busy with your company." "Try me," Hudson said, and it was obvious that he was curious about it. "I was planning on starting my own emporium. It is a boutique where I can sell my very own designs of dresses." "Okay. Then, I'll support you. I'm happy that you're doing something other than going wild and partying. It's not that I'm going to let you do that. But anyways, just tell me if you need my help," he said, then smiled at me. I graduated with an MBA in fashion design and business management. I wanted to be a fashion designer, but then my father wanted me to work in our family business. He wants me to inherit it. That's why I chose that course, so that I could learn about fashion design and also about business management. For now, I want to start my own business before taking over our company. "Can you lend me some money, please, so that I can start hiring an architect and interior designer for my emporium?" Hudson laughed softly. My mommy has already disconnected my credit card because she said Hudson would be taking care of me. I also do not have access to my own bank account. My parents have access to it. They promised that they would give it to me once I was married, but so far they still haven't. "I will, baby. I can give you my card, and don't worry, I can make an extension card for you. so that you can use it and have your own." "I prefer if you call me my love. Baby is gross." "Okay." He smiled widely. Hudson closed the laptop. He removed his reading glass and placed it on the nightstand. He stood up and placed the laptop on the table. He opened the lampshade and turned off the main switch. My eyes widened as Hudson took off the briefs and threw them at the foot of the bed. He lay down next to me and pressed himself against me. "What are you doing? Why are you naked?" I said, and my body was starting to heat. I could feel something hard piercing my side. Even though I had clothes, I could feel their warmth. "I used to sleep in my birthday suit." Oh, so I also have something in common with Hudson sleeping without clothes. "Sexy time," Hudson murmured against my neck, teasing my skin with his lips. "N-no!" I turned my back on him. "Maybe it's your time of the month." He chuckled and hugged me tighter. Ugh! This man is so shameless. Hudson was hugging me, and I didn't want to, but my body suddenly warmed up. I felt like my femininity was already wet. How can I sleep? Pajamas weren't comfortable, for Christ's sake. Hudson tried to seduce me, but I didn't give in until he gave up and fell asleep. But I'm still wide awake. I really couldn't sleep wearing this. I gently pushed Hudson away from me, then decided to take off my pajamas, leaving only my pants. It feels good and more comfortable now. Hudson stirred in his peaceful sleep. Not a moment later, he wrapped his arm around my body again, pulling her to him. I stopped breathing when my husband's naked body pressed again against me. The warmth of his body soothes me. I smiled and gently caressed Hudson's face. Oh! My husband looks like a baby when he sleeps. He seems to be kind. I just hugged him and closed my eyes. It felt better to have my body pressed against his warm body. The warmth from his body enveloped my mind in a thin casing of security, calming my senses. It seemed as if our bodies had been formed to fit together. It's so comfortable in his solid arms. It felt peaceful and infinitely comforting. Sharing a bed with Hudson was cozier than sleeping alone in my queen-sized bed.HUDSON'S POVIt began when my parents decided I should attend a math camp, assuring me it would be a joyful experience while they were away. Little did they know that it would become the catalyst for a traumatic event, pushing my life to the edge of death.As Sunday afternoon descended, we meticulously packed our belongings, getting ready to head home. The facilitator signaled the end, prompting us to board the bus. The journey commenced serenely, and I immersed myself in a book, oblivious to the impending disruption.Suddenly, the bus screeched to a halt, shattering the tranquility. My eyes darted outside, revealing an eerie silence only disturbed by the entrance of an armed stranger.Chaos erupted as the man discharged his weapon, sending children into fits of panic. Fear gripped me too, yet I chose to remain silent.Soon, we found ourselves at the mercy of these assailants. Tears flowed from frightened children yearning to return home. Amid the gunfire, a rescue mission unfolded, c
ACEIA'S POVWith all that had happened, I felt like I needed to find closure because of the overwhelming weight that was on my shoulders. I understood that knowing the truth was essential if I was going to embrace a happy future.After receiving confirmation that my daughter was safe, I set off to visit my parents. There were secrets hanging in the air, and it was time to face the ghosts of the past. As I walked up to the door, the air crackled with expectation, and I felt a mixture of resolution and nervousness in my veins.As I sat across from my father, a guy with many life experiences and unspoken stories, I forced myself to go deeper into our family's past. It was as though the walls were listening closely to everything I said, and the weight of unspoken truths echoed throughout the room.For an instant, my father wavered, a trace of regret visible in his eyes. Subsequently, he started to reveal a story of love and sorrow in a voice that carried the weight of decades. He added, "M
ACEIA'S POVHudson and I ran across the sterile hallway, our footsteps hitting the chilly hospital walls like cries for help. The fluorescent lights pulsed harshly overhead, creating eerie shadows that reflected the turmoil in our hearts. Seated on the emergency bed, our daughter was a delicate figure among the difficult chaos of life-threatening medical situations.My vision became blurry as we approached the surgical room. Hudson, who was equally upset, desperately tried to hold onto our hand to help steady ourselves in the emotional storm. The sobs of a pained mother resonated with the far-off wails of sirens outside.The door to the operating room flew open, showing a surgeon whose face reflected the seriousness of the situation. As I talked, my voice quivered, and the words came out of my mouth like thin whispers in the storm.My eyes gleamed with worry as I asked, "Is she... is she going to be okay?" but the surgeon's grave expression offered no instant comfort.The surgeon gave
ACEIA'S POVWhen the man finally tore my top off, I forced myself to get away from him, even though it was difficult to do. I scooted away, trying to get away, but my legs were yanked back with force.Tears were flowing down my cheeks as I looked at Alison, who was still crying. "No, please. Don't do this," I begged.Marthina spoke, casually playing with the gun in her hand while still sitting in front of me, interrupting the terrifying image. "You know, when I was young..."Captivated by her words, I turned to face her. She related the heartbreaking story of how my father abandoned them when she was a young girl, leaving her mother hopeless. She stated, "I never had a happy childhood because your father took that away from me. When he left, my mother fell into madness, unable to care for me. I had to work to survive," before suddenly pressing the trigger, deafening Alison with her cry.I tried again, desperate to get out of the man's grasp, but I was quite conscious that all that was
ACEIA'S POVMy head was hammering when I woke up, like a relentless hammer, causing unbearable pain. The agony in my brain was getting closer to breaking, so I tried to get up and looked around as it did.Alison and I ended up sitting on the ground, tied, and surrounded by rusting, run-down cars in an abandoned car factory.I had no idea where we were.I had flashbacks to Alison, and I went for ice cream, but they were cut short as Marthina barged in holding a gun.After being made to sign a document and given a numbing agent, our bodies passed out. As we awoke, the terrible truth of our imprisonment became apparent.There was one thing we knew for sure: Marthina had planned our kidnapping. Her intentions were still unclear, but she acted with malice in her eyes.Turning to the sound of Alison’s soft sobs, I took a deep breath to compose myself, resisting the urge to succumb to fear.The uncertainty of impending help gnawed at me. All I could hope for was that Hudson was actively searc
ACEIA'S POVIt had been a full week since the intenseencounter with Marthina. I didn't talk to my father after that. I purposefully chose to keep this distance because I needed time to gather my thoughts and reflect before bringing up the hard topic. Even though I really should be talking to my dad and making sure Marthina and Alexander are telling the truth, I take comfort in these quiet times, letting my ideas settle before facing the storm that is coming.This self-imposed break from face-to-face interaction is making my internal turmoil even more confusing. My logical mind begs me to speak with my father immediately in order to get clarification and closure. It is full of longing for pure clarity, wanting to remove any doubt from Marthina's charges and Alexander's remarks. However, the soft murmurs of my heart beg me to take my time, to temper the urgency with a measured resolution, so that feelings don't overshadow any revelations that may come to light.There is a constant feeli