Chapter One

Note; This is the sequel to a book, "The Pact" Read that first before this one for better understanding!!

SELENE POV

Drip! Drip! Drip!

I watched the rain roll down the glass of my car, slow and steady. My eyes kept following the trails it left behind, before moving to another bubble of water. It's getting so close to August, so whatever rain we see now, is a lucky one. We should be out of it by now, whilst enjoying the summers.

"Home now ma'am?" Dolan, my driver said. I glare from him to my office building. I own a Telemarketing company, and it's one of the biggest Telemarketing companies in Seattle. Maybes it's because my husband, Fabrico bought the place or the fact that I'm married to him. I don't know.

But I look away from the building and to Dolan. The building may feel like home sometimes, but I can't wait to see my almost Three years old baby girl and have her crawl into my arms. Since Freya came into I and Fabrico's life, it's been so special. And I'd re-live anything just to have the moment I held her in my arms at first.

"Home please" I muttered and he pulled away from the sidewalk. My fingers kept fiddling with the call button for Fabrico. I know why he hasn't called me. He's probably busy, or in a meeting, or he's crashed out again.

I tell him to take a break, but he barely pays any attention. The man loves to work all the damn time.

Finally, my phone rings, and I check the screen to see Emiliano's name. A smile crest my face. My husband may not have had the time to call me, but his brother surely had some time, although I know why.

"Hey"

"Hey... where the heck are ya?" He grumbles and I chuckled knowing why he's so nervous and snappy.

"Relax. I forgot but I'll be heading there now"

"Hurry up. And also, tell that douchebag brother of mine, that he should get his busy ass here"

I cover my lips, stifling a laugh. I've lived so long with Emiliano and Fabrico always insulting and calling each other names. Even though they're twins, they don't act like that. They're so.... different.

"Aww...I can't believe Russo is going to be seven" I said in awe.

"Yeah...I know right? So hurry down here. Now!"

I chuckle, hanging up. It's unlike Liano to be so pushy, but it's his son's birthday. Russo. so yeah, he's got every right to be.

"Dolan, make a turn to Liano's house, please"

"Yes ma'am" he replied and I send him a small smile, showing my appreciation.

I scroll through my phone until I come in contact with Greta's number. She worked at Fabrico's Mansion in Florida, Miami. But now, she works here. Greta doesn't have a family of her own, so she moved down to be with us. I also appreciate the little help with Freya.

"Good evening Mrs. Valenquez," she says and I blush, knowing it's me she's talking to. I still haven't gotten used to being called Mrs. Valenquez. Sometimes, I can't even believe I'm married to an intelligent man like Fabrico. He's so loving and perfect.

"Evening Greta. How are things at home?"

"Good."

"That's nice to hear. Could you please get Freya ready and being her over to Liano's place?"

"Yes ma'am...oh it's Russo's Birthday!" She exclaimed with laughter. "I'll be sure to do that"

"Thank you, Greta" I hear her say before hanging up. At the same time, the car pulls into the Liano's mansion and I somehow feel happy to see Russo. Even though he's still got Rose's blood in him, he's still a part of Liano. And Liano is family.

...

"Thank goodness you're here!"Liano sighs when he sees me. He takes long strides toward me and I smile. He's got almost the same walking step with Fabrico. His hands grip my arm. "I was losing my mind?"

"Why?" I drop my bag on the closest couch I saw.

"The invent planner called in and she canceled" he hums, running his hand through his hair. "I feel so shitty right now"

"Please don't tell me you hired an event planner to plan a seven years old boy's party" I question with wide eyes.

"Of course I did," he says and I facepalm. Ok...so he and Fabrico does have so many things in common. Fabrico once hired a maid to be with me at the hospital one time I got sick, even though he was already there, every second of the day. That's not all! On Freya's first birthday, he almost hired an event planner but I was quick to rebuke him. So I and my mom planned the birthday.

"What's there to do? Let's just do it quick"

"I don't know, that's why I hired an EP" he shrugged, his hands on his waist, And I roll my eyes.

"Alright then...get the balloons and let's decorate this place up," I say, taking his hand and leading him toward the backyard.

...

It's past five and about fifteen kids are in Emiliano's backyard. I'm surprised that many kids even came but Liano smugly said his son was famous among the kids especially the girls. Well, someone better do something before Russo becomes a playboy like his dad.

"I'm going to call Fabrico and tell him I'm here, see that the kids get a steady flow of bubbles in the air," I tell Liano before walking off. Some parents are seated at a corner by the garden, discussing, and I pass sending a smile their way. I recognize some of them because I've been to some PTA meetings.

Fabrico's line rings and rings but he's not picking up so I decided to call his secretary. She's new and a little redhead with freckles but she's pretty and it irks me that she's his secretary so I choose not to call. Call me childish but I know that little dimwit has a thing for my husband. Who wouldn't? The man is gorgeous.

In the end, I result in calling Karen, his PA. We didn't start on the right foot but I know that she doesn't have a place in my husband's life and she has a family of her own.

"Karen here" her pitchy tone rang in my ear.

"Um...hi Karen. I wanted to ask if Fabrico was still at work"

"I think he is, call his secretary"

Ugh! "It's fine, thanks. Bye"

"Bye Selene," She says before hanging up. Do I call her? Fabrico's secretary? No. I'm sure he's on his way coming here already, of course, he knows it's Russo's birthday. I just send him a text instead. He'll see it when he does.

"Pst!" Liano signals me into the garden and I walk toward him. He grinned "everything is going well"

"Sure it is"  I sight a familiar brunette standing by the cake and holding Russo's hand. "is that Vanessa?" I smirk at Liano and he bites his bottom lip. "You like her don't you?"

"She's just a friend" he claims again but I know better than that. It's no secret l that they've slept together and I know he has a thing for her or he won't keep her around. Liano is a use-and-drop guy. Which is why I'm scared for Russo.

"Sure?" I ask him and he lowers his head with a sigh cursing in Italian.

"She's cool" he then says and I raise a brow at him to say just cool? "And she's fun to be with" he adds.

"There we go...so you guys spend a lot of time together" I fold my arms, staring at Vanessa and the way she was playing with Russo and the little kids around. Freya included. My mind quickly wanders to Fabrico. "The party is almost over and Fabrico isn't here" I frown.

"Relax. He's probably busy" Liano shrugged.

"Even for his nephew's birthday?" I let out a sigh. "He should take a break"

"Yeah, he should," Liano said before walking away. He meets up with Vanessa and I see the way her cheeks blushed when he said something to her. Knowing Liano, he's flattering her in Italian. Lol. He kissed her cheek and I grin. That little liar saying she was just his friend.

...

When I step into the house Freya crashed out in my arms, I sensed Fabrico was around besides his car was in the garage. Greta had retired for the night so I had to tuck my baby girl in. Carrying her to her room very close to mine, I change her out of the birthday clothes and into her pajamas before tucking her in.

With my heels in my hand, I walk to Fabrico and I's room. The lights are out so I reach for the switch turning them on. His suit and tie were on the bed and the shower was on. Seemed he just got back. I loosen my hair from the band and take my clothes off going to join him in the shower.

As I walk into the bathroom, Fabrico is standing under the shower, his hands on the wall of the stall, I take in his toned abs that never cease to amaze me. The broadness of his shoulder and his skin. Everything was flawless. I slip into the shower and hug him from behind. My hands go around his torso and lay flat on his stomach.

"You didn't come" I whisper.

He removed my hand from around him so he could turn around. His big hands cup my cheeks before he kissed me softly. "Sorry babe. I was busy" he said the normal thing he usually said.

"Of course I know but I was hoping you'd make an exception today" I struggle to reason with him.

He let out a sigh. "I'm sorry..." A soft kiss on my forehead. "I had important meetings and I couldn't cancel. I wanted to go there straight but I was tired"

"Oh," I mutter.

"I still got him a gift. I'll give it to him later" Fabrico smiled at me and I kiss his lips. "I'm sorry I couldn't make it"

"It's alright"

"What about Freya?" He asked. His eyes shone when he talked about our little girl.

"She's asleep"

"Good" He mumbled with a smirk against my lips before kissing me, his hands go behind me to cup my ass and I lean into him, my hands going around his neck.

"I thought you were tired" I tease him when I break away from the kiss.

"I'm never tired with you" he held both my hands in his one hand before pushing my back to the wall of the stall and latching his lips to mine again, his hardness pressing against my stomach.