The black Lamborghini pulled over at the mansion and once the door opened, three imposing figures stepped out. Two were men, and the third was a familiar woman with a pair of seductive green eyes and amber hair.
"Honey, we're late." She said to the aloof man standing next to her after checking the time on her Patek Philippe brand wristwatch.His answer was a simple shrug before walking to the mansion. He didn't want to be here anyway.The other man placed both hands behind his neck, his playful light brown eyes gleaming with mischief. "Isn't he the coolest?" He said to Selene sarcastically.Selene looked at him from the corner of his eyes, her eyes unfriendly as she walked past him.He slowly followed behind the odd couple, a large portion of his brown hair falling over his face as he walked, due to his fringe hairstyle.He was wearing a white turtleneck knitted shirt and gray pants with a pair of brown sandals. His appearance looked clean, fresh, and laidback like his personality.The man walking up ahead briefly stopped when he reached the front porch, his parted sweep dancing around his face when the cold wind hit him.Standing on the front porch reminded him of how things had moved from being sweet and friendly to bitter and disastrous.It had all started many years ago, the era of a new dawn in his life.After his mother passed, his father quickly replaced her absence with a hot, savvy woman who worked as a secretary in his workplace.He swallowed, bringing his thoughts back to the present moment.There was no use thinking about the past. He didn't care about it anymore."Chase,"The sweet cologne of his perfect wife caught up to his nose and it made him look to his side where she was standing, her eyes shining with delight as she looked at him.He cleared his throat and stared straight ahead.It was Selene O'Malley, his wife.Her face was perfect; her body was perfect."I'll go in first," She said softly before walking in front of him to the door.Even her walking pose was perfect.And that perfection of hers was what was suffocating to him.Unlike the woman he had a one-night stand with the previous night, she felt fake. Chase knew comparing his wife to a woman he'd only met briefly was cruel but he couldn't help it. His wife was just too remarkable but she had no depth.Chase stared at the open door and could subtly hear familiar waves of laughter of excitement from within.She was even the perfect daughter-in-law.But all of that didn't matter when she couldn't light a single spark in him as his wife."What are you doing?"Chase looked behind only to find his cousin, West staring at him with a knowing grin. "Won't you go in?"Chase looked straight ahead and walked in, his cousin moving slowly behind him.The lights, and chandelier that was hung in the middle of the living room… It hadn't changed but the house was no longer what it used to be. It wasn't his warm and safe haven anymore."Chase, you're here!" He heard his father say from across the room."I'm here too, uncle Richard," West remarked playfully, heading towards the dining table.Chase watched his wife and cousin as they blended beautifully, fitting in with his supposedly cultured family.His father, Richard Axford was wearing a t-shirt and jeans. Simple clothing, you'd agree but his blue eyes and charming smile made him look beyond simple.His wife, Eleanor was right by his side wearing a sparkling black dress and a full-face makeup but her straight eyebrows and red lips were the main highlights along with her bob hair.Her son and Chase's stepbrother, Jeffery, was sitting quietly like a perfect son, not even making an effort to greet him but Chase didn't mind it. He couldn't be bothered either.Next to Jeffrey was his wife, Mackenzie. She looked normal as usual but then he noticed something different about her tonight. Her aura seemed more sensual than usual and it called out to him."Chase, my son!"Chase's attention was averted once again by his enthusiastic father."I'm sorry I'm late," he said to his father but his voice did not sound apologetic."That's fine. Anyhow, I'm glad you could make it. And you brought West along!"Mackenzie ran a finger over the curls on her face.Ever since Jeffrey's brother, Chase Axford, and wife, Selene O'Malley joined the table, she'd noticed the subtle look her husband gave Selene and it disgusted her to her very core.Chase Axford.He was a graceful man with a handsome appearance but he always seemed so cold and unattainable. She wondered how Selene was lucky enough to bag such a good man and yet cheat on him. But it was also no wonder, after all, Selene was a beautiful woman. There were just some things that were acceptable for her to do.Everyone finally settled down at the dining table and Mackenzie felt insecure sitting with her husband's family.They all seemed to carry an aura of wealth that she lacked despite the fact that she was wearing her expensive purple dress.It didn't help matters that she'd left her hair curly as a way to protest against her husband and embrace her real self but somehow, being herself in a sophisticated family like this one felt impossible.Her mother-in-law's perfect bob made her look younger than her age and her brother-in-law and his wife looked like royalty.Chase Axford was wearing a simple black suit but on his body, it looked firm and sleek. His face… was like a dream. The parted wave of black hair crossed over his face gave him the perfect conjuring appearance.His eyes were deep and reminded her of the stormy seas. It was intimidating to look at, yet for some reason, she found herself glancing at him from time to time which was very unlike her.His perfect nose…His heart-shaped pink lips and chiseled V-jawline looked as though they were carved by gods. His bulging Adam's apple when he swallowed… was the sexiest motion she had ever seen, for some reason.Watching him do basic things was, for some reason, turning her on.Watching his hands as his picked up a glass, the veins flexing against his skin with the motion. The way he lifted it to his lips and drank from it. She was held spellbound, watching him swallow. Then he brought the glass down, a flash of his tongue subtly licking the moisture on his bottom lip.She wouldn't have paid attention to him at all. She was usually too busy making sure her husband ate well to care but after what her husband did—She didn't care if admiring his brother's features lustfully was wrong.As Chase placed his half-filled glass down, his gaze moved to Mackenzie.As they made eye contact, she froze, her breath hitching in her throat from how unreal he looked. Sea blue clashing against hers.Intimidated, she looked away.Chase didn't.For some reason, she sparked something in him looking like that.Her curly hair.Her sexy fiery hazel eyes.Her natural plump pink lips.The purple V-neck dress she was wearing hugged her body.She was beautiful tonight and the awkward shyness that she emitted after getting caught staring at him was cute.But for some reason, she looked familiar. Her subtle intricacies, and the way she carried herself."Mackenzie," Richard Axford said after a couple of minutes.Some conversation had gone around without Mackenzie getting involved. He wanted to involve her as well."Is that a new hairstyle that's in trend these days? It looks lovely on you, dear.""Thanks, father," Mackenzie said with a smile, "But I have to say, it's my natural hair."Something in Chase's chest tugged afterward.Jeffrey's wife's natural hair had always been curly. How could that be? He always saw her wearing straight hair. Tonight is an exception, of course."Jeffrey always preferred straighter hair, so I made it a habit of straightening my hair,"She always had curly hair?Chase looked at her and immediately remembered last night.The mystery woman who had crossed his path and seduced him to bed with her fiery eyes and raw passionate tone.For some reason, Mackenzie and the woman he had a one-night stand with, seemed too similar, or was it just his imagination?"Why didn't you straighten your hair tonight, then?" Selene asked, her tone almost meant to sound haughty."I just wanted to let my hair breathe," Mackenzie said, pushing her curls away from her face. And that was when it hit Chase.He found Mackenzie so familiar because he knew her from last night. She was the woman who'd begged him to make love to her. She was the woman that evoked sexual desires out of him just by looking at him. And right now, he could feel himself getting turned on by her voice and sensual nature that seemed so natural to her.Chase clenched his fists but kept them hidden under the table.This innocent wife of his stepbrother was not who she portrayed herself to be.Chase usually didn't like to meddle in other people's affairs but in this case… He had to show her her place.How dare she get him involved in her suspicious parade while she was married, and to his half-brother!It was beyond annoying. He had to get back at her somehow!While last night had meant a lot to him, to her, it was just a fun activity, a pastime.Ring!Ring!Chase snapped out of his trail of thoughts on hearing his phone ring in his pocket.It wasn't a call he had to pick, but he used the opportunity to excuse himself from the table to get himself together.He'd never felt this used in his entire life.He understood that life had a series of problems and it was inevitable to run into countless few but this joke that was played on him seemed a bit too much from the side of the universe.How could the woman that had evoked his desires last night be his half-brother's wife? He didn't understand it at all!While organizing his thoughts, he saw Mackenzie storm down the hallway.Was she trying to leave because she recognized him? That had to be it! Although, he had to applaud her for maintaining a poker face at the dining table.Without hesitation, he followed her outside, his heart slamming hard against his ribcage as he did."Mackenzie!" He yelled.Mackenzie halted in her steps and turned around to face him, her eyes shaking frantically as their eyes met."It's you, isn't it?" He demanded, "The woman who begged me to fuck her last night.""What are you saying?" Her voice shook, noting the familiar hues of blue in his accusing eyes.She didn't understand why he would say something like that to her. He was her brother in law, how could he—Mackenzie's thoughts went out the window when he leaned in and kissed her hotly, his tongue forcing her into submission."WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" Mackenzie pushed him aside, her lips trembling from the repercussion of what he'd just done to her. This was Chase Axford, her brother-in-law!No matter what had compelled him to act this way, it was still wrong!Chase grabbed Mackenzie by the shoulder and instinctively nudged her until she was up against the wall. "W-what," She stuttered, trembling as he placed a hand next to her against the wall, leaving her with no way to escape his enclosed trap."Look at this face properly," he roared, staring down at her with clenched fists.As if it wasn't enough that she kept a calm face throughout dinner, she even had the nerve to pretend not to know him.Mackenzie struggled to gaze into his stormy blue hues and instantly plunged into the memories of last night. Her words stopped in her throat. She couldn't come up with coherent words.The person she'd had a one-night stand with was her brother-in-law.Shivers ran down her spine and so did fright. She also had the fe
Hello, father. It's me, Mackenzie. How are you? How's everyone?As Mackenzie hit the send button, tears rolled down her cheeks.This was the first message she ever sent to her father in a while that did not involve her informing him that she'd wired some money to his bank account.Now that she thought about it, she realized that was vain and all the efforts she was putting into helping her father was just a heap of heavy dust. What was money going to do for her now? It could never make her a better daughter.She might die. How would money save her from her unlucky fate?"Mackenzie!" A shrill voice yelled, "Are you going to neglect the house chores again?! Your disease is not even life-threatening so don't you dare try to use it as an excuse!"Mackenzie could hear it. The mocking tone in her mother-in-law's voice.It wasn't the same tone she'd used to speak to her in the past. Could money take her back in time, when everything was so perfect?No—If anything, she'd sacrifice all the i
Mackenzie ran into the elevator and pressed the second-floor button. The moment the elevator stopped, she got out, hurrying through the hallway until she found the room door.Knock knock"Open,"Mackenzie turned the doorknob and pushed the door open.She was immediately perplexed by the sight of Chase in a silky blue robe. Her pulse immediately jerked into an erratic rhythm at how devastatingly handsome he was.He looked as though he'd just left the shower. Wet tousled black hair danced over his face, hiding away his beautiful eyes, and his lips were stunningly pink. Despite wearing a simple robe, his aura emitted prestige and his body posture was regal.The robe was parted along his chest, only held together at his waist. His smooth, tan skin flaunted his naked chest and abs muscles, sending a warm feeling through her cheeks.Mackenzie did not know what to do with herself. She felt uncouth in front of him. "It's sarcastic, isn't it," Chase spurned, "The last time you came into my ro
It was a feeling that she'd never felt before.Not even with her own husband.The pressing of his groin against her hot core and the lustrous moan that escaped his mouth as he gasped against her neck, the muscles in his arms flexing as he fucked her at a rather rapid pace."Ohh yeahh," She moaned, nothing but the sex on her mind.Usually, with her husband, she could keep her moans to a minimum and hold back slightly when it came to the sounds but with Chase, she couldn't suppress it, nor could she fake that she wasn't enjoying it because she was. And Chase was making so much effort as well.Even with the trail of sweat dripping down his forehead as he gazed down at her very naked body, he didn't seem to lose sight of what he was doing to her."Ngg," As Mackenzie's face scrunched up, focusing on the pleasure he gave her Chase slowly pulled his cock out of her causing her to open her eyes and look at him with a gaze of confusion."W-why?" She gasped breathlessly. Her breath is a mixtur
Mackenzie boarded a taxi and went straight home, ignored the untidiness of the house and picked up two simple outfits and shoved them in a bag. Then she bathed and shaved properly, barely bothering with skincare.Mackenzie got into the hospital and went up to the secretary's desk. "Mrs. Axford, how are you today?""Hello, Cecilia. I'm fine, thank you for asking. How are you?""Great. How may I help you today?""I'm here to see Dr. Paul."She was directed to him immediately as a VIP patient.Eventually, she got to see Dr. Paul who looked relieved to see her."Mrs. Axford," he enthusiastically greeted. "I'm glad you came. Your husband already gave the go-ahead to commence your treatments. You came right on time.” "Thank you, doctor."Just then, Mackenzie heard familiar voices calling out her name and when she looked, it was her husband and mother-in-law."Your husband is here," Doctor Paul said, Mackenzie noted the forceful smile on Jeffrey's face and instantly knew what it was about
When Mackenzie's eyes opened, a familiar pair of overt hazel eyes were staring down at her, audible sounds of remorse escaping his lips. The sight, although blurry, she could note the familiar lines of wrinkles around his eyes.With a strangled breath, she uttered, "Pops?"Although she wasn't certain if that possibility was correct, who among her in-laws had bushy gray hair and deep wrinkles on their face with a generous amount of white hair around their mustache and jawline? Not only that, this man smelt a lot like natural strawberries and grapes, something only a fruit farmer like her father would smell like.The sob of the man halted on hearing her voice, and when he stared down at her face, he broke down into another round of sobs."Mackenzie! My daughter!" The next thing she knew, he leaned in, hugging her gently, his tears dropping onto her face.Mackenzie was surprised.The voice really sounded like her father. She'd recognize that gruff voice anywhere.But…The last thing she
TWO MONTHS LATER***"What symptoms did you say you were having again, Mrs. Axford?" Doctor Paul asked.Across the table was Mackenzie who was sitting with a nervous expression on her face. Next to her was her father who had a hopeful expression, in contrast to hers. "The same as the last time doctor Paul, I felt lightheaded and weak when I didn't eat on time, and kept puking after I ate.""Have you been taking your medications on time, Mrs. Axford?""Yes," Mackenzie said with a bit of tenseness? in her voice. Her emotions were playing with her again and her mind was coming up with the worst possible scenarios that could happen to her. Ever since the surgery she had the previous month, she had a bit of anxiety about her health. "That's weird," Doctor Paul said, "We've just done an MRI scan to check your brain. There's no recurrent tumor. You're healing at a fast pace. You saw it yourself too.""Are you sure?" Mackenzie asked nervously."Yes, I'm sure." Doctor Paul said confidently.
Chase opened the door to his penthouse and saw his father and wife eating pizza in the living room while laughing over something they watching on the TV. They didn't notice him until he got inside and closed the door.Was this why his father made him abandon his work and hurry over like something serious was happening?"There you are!" Chase's father said, his face still round with laughter from what he was watching with Selene a few moments ago.Richard was dressed in a brown and black camouflage t-shirt and black belted trousers with a pair of black leather shoes. His face looked incredibly pink and brightened up, like a healthy man.His wife, Selene, on the other hand, was dressed in a hot pink dress with a pair of red Gucci slippers and she was wearing full-face makeup.Holding back an annoyed grunt, he moved further into the room and Selene got up from the sofa next to his father to hug him, to prove to his father that she and Chase were a very 'happy' couple.Chase caved into he