Gillian went to her mother's room.
Genova had a faraway look in her wrinkled face.
She knocked gently.
Genova blinked and when she saw Gillian, she smiled wanly.
"H-his name is Lupo Serese." Gillian's voice seemed to come far, far away. She looked as though she had seen a monster. Her flushed face turned into a pasty white. Her lips, reddened by the hot brew she was sipping, immediately lost color.Gillian closed her eyes and fainted.Rye was ready. He had wheeled towards her and his distance from her was an arm's length. He caught her before she slumped forward
Gillian was in a dream world. Everything seemed hazy except this man.Rye was the first man who looked at her with something hot in his eyes.Those eyes were like a diamond. They conveyed different facets of emotions. Admiration. Appreciation. Respect. Longing. Desire...Gillian secretly shivered with romantic excitement the first moment she knew that Rye was interested in her. She would peep at the windows to catch a glimpse of the man with honest eyes.But that was all... She couldn't pursue him in real life. He was not for her.Well, except in her dreams. Anything was possible in here. Even the man lying on top of her...The man was him. She had mixed reactions. There was the familiar panic engulfing her. The fear that rendered her motionless because it was safer. Her husband wouldn't inflict more pain if she remained frozen. If she endured the punches quietly, he might--might--stop quickly.But the last beating had been a long time ago...Gillian whimpered weakly.Rye felt her desp
Gillian woke up in a strange room. The dominant color was blue. Blue bed, blue walls, blue rugs..."My mother took the liberty to decorate here while I'm in the hospital.""Huh?" She jumped when Rye spoke."Sorry. Did I startle you? Good morning," he smiled at her cheerfully. "Would
Sam led the way to the 'hanging garden' that was located at the far end of the Gonzaga Property. Ginny followed trustingly. When they encountered the bulky men, she looked at the guards warily."How many of these men are here?" she asked him when they were out of earshot."About twenty men."
Rye knew that he should stop while he could but he was waiting for Gillian to say 'no' or just push him away.But Gillian seemed enjoying herself. She smooched him unreservedly. It seemed she was liberating herself from inhibitions...His keen ears picked up the rustling of leaves. Someone was coming their way.Rye lifted up his head. He was breathing fast. His lips felt like they were swollen. Gillian had sucked them repeatedly."Gillian, somebody may see us," he warned her gutturally. He could not recognize his own voice."Oh!" Gillian gasped shakily. She swam swiftly away from him. Her limbs were quivering when she lifted herself with difficulty."You go ahead. Your bags are still in my room," Rye said in a controlled tone.Gillian scuttled towards the elevator. Her wet over-sized blouse was body-hugging and the figure of a Venus was revealed. Her erect breasts and rounded hips were head-turners.Rye wanted to possess that woman. He wanted to control, to dominate and to overshadow.
Gillian fell asleep while Rye was massaging her back lightly. They laid in bed facing each other. He was comforting her. He didn't demand instant gratification. He was looking out for her alone and not for himself.'What a considerate man!' She thought before her mind was transported to dreamland.Gillian found herself dreaming about Rye and Ginny. She saw them talking to each other again. This time though, they were laughing out loud. The other people behind t
After talking to Madam Hess on the phone, Gillian ran downstairs. She wanted to ask Rye's help. Her mother was in imminent danger. She was in mid-stairway when she remembered the elevator but she heard the voices. She got curious so she slowed down."I got a crush on you the first time I saw you. And the more I saw you, the more I like you. Why don't you believe that I love you!" Ginny said softly. Her voice was laced with desperation.The male voice was muffle
Gillian's heart went to her throat but her resolve to save Ginny from danger was the first priority in her mind. She followed the shadow silently. She had no weapon but a small vase she picked up on a corner table.She leaned on the wall to make herself invisible as much as possible when the shadow paused outside the door.He knocked at the door very softly. He took a step backwards when the door opened slowly.