로그인DOUGLAS’s POVIn my house listening to Celine Dion and sipping a glass of wine in deep thoughts. I couldn't stay in my parents' house with my brother because I wasn't in the mood for their shenanigans. Everything was getting to me. Mikey, the girl I met there, the way he walked out on me. The way things played out in his office was never what I wanted but I guess he’s had enough. I stood, slowly walked outside to the garden, and paced around the flowers. My phone rang and I immediately answered it.“Doug? My man, why the hurry, have you been expecting me to call?”I pushed my hair back and sighed. “Mateo?”I asked and he went quiet.“Sorry my man, how is it going?”I asked and shook my head because I have had a lot on my mind. “Now you know it's me. Why do you sound so down, Doug? Is it Natalia?”I chuckled and rolled my eyes.“That would be better, Mateo. At this point, I’d take Natalia to be angry with me compared to what it actually is.. Crazy stuff, man.”“Doug. What is it? You
ASTRID’s POVI was on the bed.. I didn't step out of my room that night and Ethan didn't come back.. It was almost midnight and he didn't come to the room or even call me.. The music had gone off and I knew everyone was fast asleep. I was on the bed wondering if Mateo saw Ethan and me or even heard us, but I knew he was there. I've been having diggendy thoughts about calling him but I wasn't sure if it was a great idea..I took a bottle of red wine and stared at myself in the mirror while drinking it.“Happy Anniversary to me.. I guess.”I gulped down a glass and chuckled loudly. I didn't know what to do. Laugh or cry. I was mad at myself because I think I ruined mine and Ethan’s night and I was also mad because I cared and was worried about Mateo, if he saw something, if he saw us! Why was I angry about that? Why did it matter to me!“Fuck!!!”I screamed again and gulped down another glass.“You know what? Fuck it! I will call him!”I picked up my phone and bravely called his number.
ASTRID’s POV(AUTHOR HAS BEEN VERY SICK, MY APOLOGIES)Ethan and I got on the little podium they created in the sitting room after they cleared out all the couches. My children and families were filled with smiles.“Mummy, you look beautiful.”Jayden said and I threw kisses at him. My son looked so bright and happy seeing his parents dancing. Ethan grabbed my waist with both hands and I placed my hands on his neck.. My eyes wandered about searching for Mateo.. Of course, I was so lost that I had no idea I was searching for him.“What are you looking for, babe? I'm right here.”Ethan whispered in my left cheek and I quickly nodded and smiled lazily.“Just the people.. They came here to celebrate us.. It feels so good.. 10 whole years.”My eyes turned red and teary and Ethan kissed my forehead.We were dancing slowly to the very slow playlist.“And why are you crying, Astrid? Why?”“I don't know.. I just feel this last few months I've been a lot.. I guess I.. I've.. I may have done..”M
ASTRID’s POVMateo came into my room to say some really weird things. Talking about forgiving him after calling me a slut and some other names which I definitely do not want to remember or play around with. We were in a very compromised situation. He held my waist from behind while I was filled with rage from trying to fight him off, but he wouldn't let me. Like I said I “Was” filled with rage, he talked to me and honestly, I calmed down immediately, he is very good with his words. So good.But let's go back to the situation at hand. In a compromised situation, looking worn-out and the door was slowly opened. Mateo flared his nostrils and forced a smile as I stared at him and I didn't know what he was feeling. We were so stunned that he didn't let me go and I didn't even realize it. Of course, all sorts of emotions ran through my mind at that point, I was speechless and weak in the knees and I knew one thing for sure: if it was Ethan then I was dead, Mateo and I were both going to d
MATEO’s POVI was walking around looking for Astrid to give her the updates about Ethan.. I mean she needs to know, of course. I was walking past so many guests and I met Phoebe who looked delighted to see me and I won't lie I was glad to see her too. She looked like a princess dressed up for a wedding.“Hey, Mateo.. It's been a while, hasn't it?”I nodded.“Of course, it has. How have you been, huh? You look gorgeous by the way.”I complimented her dress and she shook her head. My eyes kept wandering around the million guests in the house and in the garden.“Are you looking for someone, Mateo?”“Yes, Astrid!”I answered and she looked a bit stunned with a confused smile.“Um.. I mean your mum.. It stays a secret between us.”“What? The fact you are looking for her or the fact you addressed your boss's wife by her name?”I chuckled a bit.“How about both?”“Alright.”We both chuckled. I patted her shoulders and walked away still searching for Astrid.‘Where are you, Astrid? It is your
MIKEY’s POVI was enjoying the drama going on but I knew Doug hated it and wanted me to stop but I didn't want to.. It looked really fun teasing his brothers. They get so mad when I stare at Doug, I don't know if they want me to stare at them. Feels like jealousy. I laughed at my thoughts and they looked back at me. “I have some grapes and strawberries in the fridge so you can help yourselves.”“This fool..”Elijah chuckled as he said and then he shook his head.“You are really asking for a beating, right?”“Well according to the law if you ever lay a finger on a lawyer all your properties and everything in your name can be seized..”They all looked confused except for Doug.He tilted his head and looked around.“Relax, he is lying. There is no such law.. But there is a law.. See, whatever mike. None of my brothers is going to kill you.. Just help us..”“Can I talk to you for a minute, Doug?”“Um.. Excuse me?”Ares whispered.“I mean I want to talk to Douglas, your baby brother alone







