LOGINFive years ago, June Trevor was forced to become the wife of Rauf Salvador, the most feared mafia lord in the city. It was supposed to be her stepsister Amie's wedding. But when Rauf lost his sight in a terrible accident days before the wedding, Amie abandoned him, refusing to spend her life caring for a blind man. With the Trevor family's life hanging in the balance, June was forced to take her sister's place. What began as a marriage built on fear slowly became something June never expected. For five years, she stayed beside Rauf, caring for him through his darkest days. She became his confidante, his best friend, and eventually, the woman he loved. Then, just one day before Rauf's surgery to restore his sight, June discovered she was pregnant. She couldn't wait to tell him. But when Rauf opened his eyes, the first woman he saw was Amie. The sister who had abandoned him five years ago returned and claimed to be his wife. And Rauf believed her. Overnight, June went from being the woman who had sacrificed five years for him to a stranger no one wanted to acknowledge. Even her family turned against her, leaving her with nothing but the child growing inside her. June leaves with a broken heart, determined to build a new life for herself and her baby. But when Rauf finally discovers the truth, he realizes he has thrown away the only woman who ever truly loved him. Now the ruthless mafia lord will stop at nothing to find his forgotten wife. But Amie has no intention of letting June return. Because as long as June is alive, Rauf will never choose her.
View MoreHer hand shook as she received the report from the gynaecologist. June Trevor had felt sick for the past few weeks, but she barely had the time to take care of herself.
Her husband, Rauf Salvador was scheduled to have his eyes surgery after five years, and she had dedicated every seconds helping with the preparation. Five years of their marriage and five years of him being in darkness. She was only able to come check herself now that he was in recovery room and waiting to see if the surgery was successful or not. "You don't need to be nervous, Mrs Salvador. I assure you that the result would bring a smile to your face." June nodded. The only thing that could bring a smile to her face was Rauf gaining his sight back. She knew how badly he wanted to see her. He murmured that everynight they made love. He would traced his hand over her body, claiming that he was trying to get her exact shape. Slowly, June opened the report. Her eyes moved over the wordings and her hand flew directly to her stomach. "You mean there's a life in me right now." The gynaecologist laughed. "I told you, Mrs Salvador. This news will bring you joy. Congratulations, you are four weeks gone." The fear that June felt was instantly replaced with a wide smile. A child. One that belonged to her and Rauf. A child that would cement her position as Mrs Salvador. Rauf would be so glad when he finally regain his sight and discovered that her, his wife was carrying his child. Though, he might first be disappointed that she wasn't Amie, her step sister, but after seeing the report he should be able to accept her. Considering their relationship now. Five years ago, her stepsister was engaged to be married to Rauf Salvador, the mafia Lord everyone feared. It was worse than her family was in his debt, and the only way he would overlook it was a marriage alliance with the Trevor's. But, few days to the wedding, Rauf was involved in a tragic accident which accidently took his sight. Amie refused to be married to an imbecile - her word - she refused to be a caretaker. And she ran away from home before the wedding could take place. With their family honor and life on the line, her step mother, Freda Trevor and father, Samir Trevor, begged her to take Amie's position. A refusal might led to Rauf's gang wiping off their whole family. At first, June had refused but her step mother cried holding her arms with claim that she would be the reason the whole family get wiped out. June accepted. And since then, she hadn't regretted it. Rauf was her dream husband. He was everything she could ask for in a husband. Gladly, she thanked the gynaecologist and headed towards the opthalmology department. Her hand rested on the report and she thought of the best way to break it to Rauf that she, June was the wife he had married five years ago and not Amie. The closer she got to his room, she started hearing voices. Sounds of laughter filled the hall and a smile tugged on her lips. Her family must be here to congratulate him. If they were laughing it meant Rauf's surgery was a success. She stepped into the room and everyone turned towards her. They all went silent, but that didn't bother her. What bothered her was Amie seated on the bed with a plate of food, feeding Rauf while he opened his mouth eagerly to her. Without waiting for an explanation, she moved towards them. "What are you doing?" Her question was directed to Amie. But it was Rauf who looked up at her and blinked. "Who is she?" He asked Amie. June could hear the sound of her heart breaking. Who was she? She was the woman who had been by your side for five years. The woman you promised to protect with everything you have once you regained your sight. Amie waved casually. "Nobody. I'm sure you won't remember my elder sister." Rauf raised an eyebrow, his handsome face lit in confession. "Oh, she came to celebrate us just like the rest of the family." June blinked. What was he talking about? And more importantly, when did Amie arrived? Ever since she left home five years ago, no one had heard from her, and now that Rauf could see again, she was suddenly here. June turned to her parents, expecting them to support her. Then Rauf spoke again. "Come on, darling. I'm hungry." Amie looked at June with a satisfied smug, before dipping another spoon of food in his mouth. At that moment, June felt like she was in a bad dream that she refused to wake from. She turned towards Rauf. "She's not your wife. I am." Slap. June clutched her ears and watched her stepmother moved back. "I already told you times without number June, you can't go around claiming your sister's husband is yours. That's barbaric." But June wasn't ready to give up, "But he's my husband." Amie dropped the plate of food. "Sister, I know you have always have a crush on my husband but it's wrong to claim him as yours." Rauf looked around confused. What was this lady talking about? "How could you be my wife when I don't even know you?" His tone was low like he couldn't even bother raising his voice at her. The others word had no effect on her like Rauf's. "Let me explain, Rauf. Five years ago..." But she was cut off by him. "I don't care what happened to you five years ago." His gaze flicked to Amie. "It's been five years and I am finally able to see the love of my life. Do you think I'll spend the day listening to a nobody?" June froze. Was this the man who had promised to protect her with everything? "But..." Before she could continue, Rauf clapped twice. Two of his bodyguards appeared. "Sir." He pointed at June as if she was a fly disturbing his peace. "I want this woman out of my room."The shopping bags remained untouched at the side of her bed where Ellie had dropped them. June lay on the bed, her hands and legs spread out in exhaustion.Ellie lay beside her but didn't utter a word. She could tell that something had gone wrong, and June was clearly not ready to speak about it. She bit her lower lip, having no idea how to bring the topic up.Ever since June left for the mansion, Ellie had been tempted to call her every second and ask how it was going. But she had to calm herself down and tell herself that whatever the result was, June needed to accept the decision first.And right now, she looked like she was still in the stage of accepting it.Instead of disturbing her, Ellie left the room to prepare food for her. Recently, she had observed that June had a large appetite. Maybe something yummy and rich would improve her mood.She spent hours slaving in the kitchen. And she made sure to prepare chicken too. It was June's favourite for now.But when she returned to t
"I'm ready for my eye surgery. I want to see everything that's happening around me, including my baby."Not a lot of things surprise Chris, but he stopped, looking his mother in the eyes. "Are you sure, Mother?"Serena patted his back playfully. "Of course, I am."Chris nodded. He had been waiting for her to make that decision. She had promised that once they found her daughter, she would get the operation done. "I'll book an appointment."At the end of the day, they had to leave the mansion with two different cars. Amie and Serena were in one, while he drove June in his own car.The cars stopped in one of the finest shopping malls in New Central State. It was where Serena used to shop for everything she needed before she went blind."Come on, it's time to have some fun," Chris whispered to June.But all she did was stare at the mall. With the rate things were going for her, she knew she could hardly afford anything in this mall.She felt like an imposter standing at the mall. The peo
"I'm free if June can come with us."June blinked, her heart raced for a different reason. She already appreciated the fact that Chris had helped her get into the mansion, organized the female staff for her to question, and now this. She shook her head. "No. No." While moving her hand simultaneously. "I wouldn't want to intrude on a family outing."Amie beamed with delight, at least she knows where she's not welcome. "That's true. It wouldn't be polite for you to hang out with us, especially since it's our first outing as family." She emphasised on the word 'family.'Serena paused from eating. "Amie, darling, there's nothing wrong with June coming with us. She's friend with Chris and he's inviting her personally."Amie turned towards her, pouting even though Serena couldn't see her. "Mum!" She held her hand tight. "This is the first time I am going out with you both. Do we have to bring a stranger with us?" She turned back at June with an obvious glare. Chris turned towards her with
The room smelled like alcohol and smoke, making Rauf shift on his seat as he lifted a glass of alcohol to his lips, throwing all its content into his mouth at once. The sharp sting of it burned his throat, but it was exactly the way he liked it.Samir stood in front of him, his hands folded across his chest like a student waiting for his punishment.Rauf lifted another glass as if it was autopilot and tossed it in his mouth again. He scrunched up his face from the sting and threw the glass unceremoniously on the floor. It flew a few feet to where Samir was standing, narrowly missing his feet.The noise around them swallowed the sound of the glass shattering on the floor. To Rauf, it felt identical to the state of his heart. His hand seemed to be bleeding from gripping the glass too tightly. But he could barely feel the pain.And oddly, he felt right at home. Though he was in a bar, far away from Kansas but in a bar with the finest collection of wine. And with people having the same
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