VERONICA----"I think it is too late, they are here already. What should I do?""Fvck, I don't know. Hide, you can hide in my room, I will be there in a few seconds" He said and hang up I could hear Vickie and Rebecca, closer to the house, so I quickly ran to his room, but the moment I closed the door, Vickie and his mother were inside."Did you hear that?" Rebecca asked while I smack my forehead, knowing my plan failed."I did, do you think someone is inside? Could it be Rafael?" "No, I don't think it is him. He called me some minutes ago and asked if I was at home because he is on his way. There is no way it is him, what if it is burglary?""We should check" Vickie said this time, and I hear her footsteps become closer and my heart beating fast, she stopped when she is near the door.She was about to open the door when Rafael entered the house, panting heavily."Son""Rafael" Vickie called and released the doorknob and ran to him."Did you know how worried, we are? You weren't at
I raised my chin as I sip down my wine, staring at Rafael and Vickie, they are with some couples, probably talking about business.Rafael and I locked eyes, many times but he looked away every time. Avoiding my gaze and with the smirk on his face, I could tell it was intentional.He knows I am wet for him and he is doing it to torment me, "bastard" I chuckled."Veronica" Someone called behind me and I turned to see the person, but I rolled my eyes when I saw Luca."What?" I asked harshly, not caring how cold my voice sounded. How could he agree to a marriage without my permission, I don't know what he is thinking but I will never marry him.I don't care about his words or the promise his mom and mine made, I won't marry him."Veronica, I know not consulting your opinion was wrong but this was bound to happen. My mom likes you, and your mom wants this marriage too, it will benefit both parties....""I was hoping you won't be a jerk more than this, but I was wrong. I don't know what you
Vickie---I gritted my teeth, as I watched Veronica walk away. Everything she said was upsetting, and what is even more annoying, was her acting protective over Rafael.Like she has a claim on him, it is cynical. I have never seen Veronica angrier than she was, some minutes. The way she looked at Stone was like she will harm him if he come any closer.She protects Rafael, even though I have never seen them together or known that they were close. She knows about my fiance more than I do, and will it be weird to say she cares for him too?No, I shouldn't be suspecting my sister or Rafael. They might be friends, yet never acted like one.I have never seen them interact before, so what exactly is between them? What does Veronica know about Rafael and his uncle that I don't?Thinking about Rafael makes me feel guilty, he looks like he is having a panic attack. Did I bring his worst nightmare to him?The way he called Veronica when Connor was taking him away makes me jealous.He called her
It "How is he doing?" I asked Connor and Jude after they come out of Connor's old room, after assuring that Rafael is asleep."Better, he just needs to rest and he will be fine" Connor answered and I nodded."Why don't you also have a sleep, you look tired" Alicia suggested behind me and put her hand on my shoulder."No, I am okay. I will sleep when am sure he is fine"Alicia nodded and removed her hand from my shoulder "Just take it easy, he will be fine here. His uncle won't be able to find him here"I looked at her surprised, "You know?"She chuckled and went to stand by Connor who wrapped his hand around her waist, protectively. "Rafael is like a brother, my family, I suspected but today confirmed my suspicions, and this stubborn man here won't talk me anything," she said referring to Connor who groaned and I smiled.It is so obvious that the two love each other and it makes me happy and also jealous.If I had stayed, Rafael and I will have been like this. Married, and happy, the
RafaelMy head hurts waking up, the next morning, I looked around my surroundings and realized am not in my place or room. It looks like Connor's old room, he must have brought me here.I groaned when I stand up from his old bed and woke out of this room. I could hear some voice downstairs, so I head there."You are awake?" Alicia said with a big smile on her face, she was setting the dining table with Veronica.She put down the place in her hand and walk to me, "How are you feeling?" She questioned, checking my body.I looked at Veronica, my eyes met her beautiful green eyes and I smiled, but she looked away.That is weird."What is weird? Me caring for you?" Alicia asked which made me realized I said that loud."Of course not, am fine, I don't want Connor to see us like this, he will kill me""Tsk" Alicia smiled and slapped my shoulder playfully."I will go back to the kitchen, you and Veronica set up the table. Connor and Jude are out jogging, Brad left this morning, and Kai well I
Veronica----Veronica rolled her eyes at the two men, in front of her. One was in the driver's seat and the other was in the front passenger seat. To be precise they were her bodyguards. She had made it clear she needed no bodyguards-she called them babysitters. However, her mother had ignored her and sent two men to pick her up, they were at the airport waiting, even before her plane landed.Well, it was typical of Mrs Wayne, her mom. She should have expected it but it still angered her that her mom would send the two men after she had refused it. According to her mom, it was no big deal, yet she feels like her freedom has been stolen from her."Hm-hmm!" Veronica cleared her throat, and as expected the guard next to the driver turned to her. "Are you ok, miss?""Of course I am, I couldn't be more ok. Are we still far from home?""No, just a couple minutes away, won't be long now," he answered and turned back to the front just as Veronica gave him a nod. Veronica turned to peer ou
Veronica-----"Welcome back Veronica," He said and I gasped puzzled. How did he get here? No what is he doing here?He should be with Vickie, he should be anywhere but near me. Seriously Veronica, one moment I was jealous because he was with Vickie and now I am almost panicking that he is here with me."That wasn't the face I was expecting when I planned this, I thought you will be excited as always. Smiling beautifully like you always did, but has that changed now? Since you left, how many years has it been now" He chuckled and took a step closer to me."Rafael" I called stopping him from moving forward. "You should leave, you shouldn't be here""Is that so?" He questioned, acting clueless as he placed his finger on that beautiful lips, I want to kiss them till am out of breath.'Shit, what exactly am I thinking?'Rafael chuckled as if he could see right through me. Or maybe I wish he could, to see all my thoughts to know much I need and want him even though I can't accept it."Tell
Veronica-----When I left years ago, my family thought I left for different reasons. Vickie thought I wanted a change, Victor didn't really care, my father assumed my departure to another place was an act of rebelling against him.No one really understand why I left, because no one cares to see what I was going through, not that I blame then. But I will be lying if I say I didn't hate them for a while, only my mom knew the reason I left.To protect Vickie, to make my dad happy even if he had no idea, and to Victor I wanted to be a sister he will proud of. I don't want him to hate me, knowing that I took Vickie happiness from her.But in order to do those, I hurt Rafael, I could have stayed and decided to do just as we planned but I didn't. I was a coward and care too much about my sister.I hurt him and now he is here to do the same."Own me" I questioned as my feet became weak under his presence."You heard me, Veronica. And am not asking for your opinion on this, it either you compl