LOGINI bit my lower lip, and paused. “ How many kids do you want?” I asked.
He's a member of the wealthiest family in the country. He can't possibly want more than two.
“ Do you think six will do?”
“ Jesus Christ!” I took a deep breath. “ Not in vain, not in vain.”
He smiled. “ I'm thinking we should have one tonight.”
My mind flew over the roof of my head. I have totally forgotten. The honeymoon!
“ Right now,” he mumbled over my ears, fingers edging towards my thigh.
“ Ahh yes!” I clapped with a gush of inspiration. A perfect excuse. “ You haven't paid my dowry.”
“ Oh! That's true."
"Name your price.”
I cleared my throat. “ Nine million dollars.”
First digits that came to my mind.
“ That's odd,” his forehead wrinkled. “ Your account details, please.”
My smile disappeared. I wasn't expecting him to agree to that.
“ I…uhmm…my adoptive parents should receive it,” I protested, buying time.
His brows furrowed. “ They give you just a name and you practically want to part with such amount and give it to them? You're full of surprises.”
I shrugged. “ I practically don't know what I will do with such a huge sum,” I muttered under my breath.
He shook his head. “ Full of surprises,” he repeated again.
We sank back into silence. Relieved one minute, the next moment, the familiar road to Lisa's house came into view.
He tapped my thigh three times. “ Are you sure you only want nine million? I hate odd numbers.”
I cackled. “ If I asked for one billion more, would you part with such an amount?”
“ Why not? You would then owe me more children.”
My throat went dry.
“ What do you say, Mrs. Devinsky? Shall I make the transfer?”
“ They would block my account if such an amount comes in suddenly,” I interjected.
“ Not if you open another account with your official name.”
“ Are you crazy? I mentioned we should keep it secret,” I slapped his hand off my thigh.
He frowned, without breaking eye contact.“ You don't have a deal, if my own end is unattended.”
“ Fine, we can have it tonight,” my heart fluttered as the words left my lips.
“ Deal, cupcake.”
I tried to put some space between us, stung by a rioting emotion. For every time I inched away, he closed in until our breath mixed.
Once we arrived Lisa's house, I propped to get down, but he held my waist back.
“ No need. The driver has his orders. He will officiate on our behalf. Right now, all you should care about is me,” he said and slid his right hand between my thighs. My knees voluntarily parted. I cursed under my breath but it comes out as a soft moan.
He lifts my skirt, teasing my thighs. My core dampened.
Locked in the swirl of his hands, I grew impatient. Holding back my moan with lips pressed tight.
“ Aaron…”
“ Yes, honey.”
“ I…I…”
“ Say it!”
My lips parted in obedience “ I want you there.”
With a contented smile, he whispered to my ears. “ Guide my hand to where you want me most.”
Without second thoughts, I led his right to my core. The second a contact was made, a subdued cry escaped my lips.
He grunted in satisfaction. Left hand sneaking under my blouse, his right rubbed my core.
“ Aaron…”
“ Who am I to you?”
“ Aaron De—”
“ No baby. Who am I to you?”
My eyes parted, and met the most attentive gaze I have ever received from any man, not to mention a stunningly handsome one.
“ My husband,” I chimed in the heat.
He smiled, and swung my body, and made me straddle him.
I gasped. Not only because of the sudden movement, but because my adoptive parents were approaching with the driver.
“Aaron, we should stop.”
“ Ignore them.”
I was about to protest when his finger slid into my pant and dove in. A muffled scream tore from my lips.
He doesn't go deep but keeps working around my outer body.
Submerged by the feeling, I lowered my head unto his chest. He quickly lifts my chin, unstraps my bra and with my blouse on, he nibbled at my nipples.
Head tossed back, I relished the feeling.
“ I have craved your body ever since I saw you dance in the club.”
Captured by his relentless thrust, I moaned a reply. It spurred him to go faster.
“ Aaron…please…”
My adoptive parents were so close now that I could guess they would be hearing us soon. He didn't stop.
Instead, he lifted me and laid me back on the seat, parted my legs and dove with his tongue.
I gasped, but my hands are locked in his long hair, combing back the strands as he continued.
A sudden tremor accompanied a scream and my body heaved down.
I quickly tried to shut my legs. I could feel the aftermath running down.
He holds my legs apart, head buried between.
I saw my adoptive parents returning to the house and knew they must have heard me.
I covered my face, embarrassed.
He looks up moments later, tongue licking the corners of his lips.
“ What's the matter?” He took off my hands.
“ I think I might have been too loud,” I fussed and motioned to the departing backs of the couple about to enter inside.
“ Oh that,” he frowns. “ Am I not worth a good scream for a job well done?”
I felt my cheeks heat up, my back ache, and my core thickened with longing.
“ Huh? Or do you only care about their feelings and not mine?”
“ Aaron,” I called his name softly, eyes nestled on a large bulge, pushing the length of his fly.
He followed my eyes and cocked a smile. “ Do you want to feel it?”
I turned away, wondering why he didn't penetrate me instead since he's so erect.
My mind nearly dampened with the thought that he might not really find me worthy of him.
But the second he guided my left hand down his fly, those thoughts evaporated.
“ You can't carry me inside you for now. I saw you cry the first two times,” he said, maintaining a flirtatious gaze. “ I need to prepare you for myself.”
I blushed hard and turned away. He lifts my chin and turned my face back to his. “ So don't ever feel like you are not enough.”
“Is he a mind reader?” I thought, brightening up. I felt it breathe against my palm, throbbing with so much warmth that made me want to feel it without the fabric. Lips pressed regrettably, I tried to take my hand off but he held it in place.
Gazing deep into my eyes, he mouthed. “ Do you want to see me?”
I take a moment to calm down my erratic heartbeat. An acidic taste burns my taste buds. My throat feels clogged, yet I can't help but wonder the best way to make an introduction.“ Why are you out so late?” I asked gently. She looks down to her feet. “ You can tell me,” I said, stooping to her level. She stares at me for a moment, as though assessing if I could be trusted, or even worthy of her time.She looks four of five. On a closer inspection, her eyes gives off the glow of Aaron's. Or maybe, my mind is beginning to play games on me. Games that are quickly driving me to the cliffs of madness.I blinked from the sharpness of her judging eyes, and turned to Aaron for help.“ Maybe she will like him better,” I thought before giving him a nudge. But in reality, I had begun to compare the sharp similarities in their countenance, and a path of me wants him to intervene because they're relatives.I can't get myself to say. The mere thought flushes my skin with goosebumps. I feel like a l
He froze for a second, motionless. His lips curved in a smile, pride radiating in his eyes.“ My little lamb is growing naughty it seems.” He remarked, flashing a lopsided grin. Drowning in each other’s gaze, we completely ignored the two nearby.“ Is that how you treat new acquaintances?” Samantha's company asked, hands in his pocket. Aaron lifted his gaze from me, and turned into an icy glare. “ Acquaintances?”Samantha chimed in. “ It's alright, Aaron. My friend here is new to you. Don't be offended with him.”“ I came by to say hi,” she added and glanced at me condescendingly, with a thin sneer on her face.“ I will take my leave…”“ No! Not so fast, babe.” Her company interrupted, holding back her elbow. Her face grows pale, drained of all colours. Eyes traveling between Aaron, and her man, she sent several signals to him to release her. Either he's blissfully unaware, or he's simply ignoring her.“ Since our different women are here to practice. Why not let them compete?” He sug
(Nicki)I'm tired.Tired of fighting to be with Aaron. To retain his attention and the position of being his wife. His family, his history with Samantha and the looming shadow of Steven over everything I cherish and hold dear. I'm tired of everything.Somewhere in my head, I'm convinced he's responsible for Samantha's presence in the family dinner. But I hate to admit it to myself that there's no connection between Samantha's unlikable presence and the failed assassination attempt.Weeks after the incident, I stood before an open grave.This is not the little Nicki who brawled her eyes out during her family's funeral. She's older. Less lonely. But still the same girl.The one person who had stood by my side during my family's funeral is gone.I watched as the casket lowered, along with the remains of my amnesiac grandmother. My last relative.It numbs my thoughts that I'm alone now. Before granny passed, I was a stranger to her. My visits to the nursing home had decreased when I got
Patience thinned into a thread, I exhaled, fighting off the intentions to kill, and a growing exhaustion as well. “ What should I do, Mrs. Copeland? I want his head for what he has done. I would wrap it as a present and send it to that half-baked twit who struck at my crown…”“ Consider that done, Sir.” She said, and silence reigned. It came with a rush of adrenaline. I gaped for a second, struck by her immediate agreement.With her response, my chest fell, like an appeased deity before I hung up. My attention reverted to Nicki, and something broke inside me. “ I shouldn't have gone back. You never wanted me to leave your side. It feels like I fail you everytime you need me.” I thought, caressing her cheeks.She warned me in her own way. The signs were there.The next day, I have my heartbeat pacing to the beep of the monitor, counting along and drifting off to sleep, when I heard a knock, and next came a blonde hair, pale face and red lips.Samantha.I shut my eyes, and took a deep
(Aaron)I had returned to set the record straight. It had come to my knowledge that my nephews were lobbying the company's stakeholders, and secretly vying for top position and offices in the company. I aim to let them know it wouldn't happen under my nose.If they want it. They have to earn it. But before I could reach my destination, I heard the loud crash and the subsequent alarm. A gunshot.“ Nicki!” My blood raged as I took a flight down the same stairs, praying to God to keep her safe.“ Oh God! Get the doctor, now!”Anger surged beneath my skin. Pangs of fear and rage mixed seamlessly within me. Holding her in my hands, fear gnawed at my chest, twisting my insides. It feels like my mind is floating. It feels like I could lose her if I held too tight, and it also feels like I could lose her if I loosen my grip an inch.“ Stay with me, Nicki…hold on, wife. Please, don't do this to me, Nicki. Don't do this to me.” My voice cracked, and something dropped on shirt, leaving a wet p
41“ Sister?!” He quizzed. “ When have you ever let someone outside our family call you that?”“Shut up!” She punched his rib again. “ Ouch! You want to take her around? Goodness!”Fighting his taunts with a glare, she takes my hand and leads me away. “ Let me show you around,” she repeated with a smile, ignoring Aaron completely. Uncomfortable? Yes. Can I say no? Definitely not me.The second we were out of earshot, she pulled me closer. “ How did you do it?”“ Do what?” I asked, as confused as anyone would be in my shoes.“ How did you…you know…get him…have you consummated your marriage with him?” She dropped the question after stuttering through the initial words.I nodded, and she returned the question. “ How did you do it?”It suddenly occurred to me that she's talking about Aaron's medical condition.I smiled, knowingly. “ It just happened, sister.”“ Just like that?!”“ Just like that,” I repeated.With a contented smile, she stretched, and yawned dramatically. “ Honestly, it







