โIF you donโt behave, Isla, youโre going to stay here in the house rather than staying in that condo. Do you understand?โ Apolloโs voice echoed inside her room while she was preparing her things.Today is the day when they need to fix things inside their condo since tomorrow will be the start of their classes.โI know and I will. Donโt worry.โApollo's forehead creased. โIโm afraid that Zero alreadyโโโSeriously, Apollo? Why do you have to put his name into the conversation? I am already eighteen and donโt you think Iโm old enough to know good from bad?โApollo heaved a deep sigh. โItโs not thatโโโI get it, okay. Becca was there and studying is my priority. I will not disappoint you and mom. I promise,โ she said and put the last piece of cloth inside her luggage.โThis punk will miss you, princess,โ Apollo suddenly uttered. โYou canโt blame me for not overthinking. Itโs the first time that you will be living away from us.โShe shook her head. โI will go home during the weekends not u
โYOU look hot in your black dress, Isla!โ Becca exclaimed while staring at her.โYou look gorgeous and hot as well with your red dress, Becca,โ she replied.She was standing in front of the full-length mirror while Becca is putting her stilettos on. She pressed a little amount of powder into her cheeks and put some lip tint on her lips.She used to wear simple makeupโor no make-up at all since her skin is a little bit sensitive. While Becca, well, she used to put a large amount of it and a super-duper red lip. But sheโs still pretty just like her even if no makeup at all. Becca was just used to putting thick makeup on her face.โYou didnโt wear your bra again?โ Becca uttered when she looked down into her showing cleavage.She shook her head. โI donโt use bras too often. You know that. Iโd rather use nipple pads thanโโโBut still, you must wear it. Weโre going to a public place and who knows who, bars and clubs are room for perverts. What if they just pull your dress andโโโDonโt be to
ISLAโWhat if Apollo will come here?โ I poked Becca and asked. However, she was too busy chit-chatting with the blonde-haired man beside her.I heaved a deep sigh and glanced at the crowd. The club is too lively as the loud flirtatious music roared inside.I poked Becca again and this time, I caught her attention. โWhat?โ she asked as if pissed because Iโm interrupting her flirt session with the guy.I arched my brow and sighed after. โIโm gonna find the restroom,โ I uttered and flashed a weak smile.โOkay,โ she replied.Great! Seems like sheโs too entertained and was enjoying the night. I shook my head and get down from the stool and started to find my way to the club restroom.I was praying that I wonโt bump into any person that is related to Apollo. Gosh, what if I will cross with Zero?Are we going to do it again?Damn with your flirtatious mind, Isla!I admit that being with Zero is beyond a perfect dream come true. The way how he touched me, the way how his hardness delved into
ISLAโAre you sure Apollo didnโt see Becca?โ I asked Zero while Iโm fixing myself in front of the mirror.Zero gazed at me through the mirror. โThatโs why you need to go home now.โI arched my brow. โHuh? Weโre still enjoyingโโโYou need to go home before Apollo will find out that you two, weโre here. I will tell Becca. So, hurry up and letโs go upstairs,โ he uttered which makes me nod my head and glance at my reflection one last time.When Iโm done, we exited the ladiesโ restroom and we were lucky enough because no one dared to enter.โThis way,โ he headed and walked narrowly and it led us to the stairs. We climbed until we reached the second floor.โWhereโs Apollo then?โ I asked.โAt the VIP area near the entrance. Donโt worry, he will not see you because heโs staying at the blind spot,โ he said which confuses me but I just nodded after.โHey,โ Zero called Beccaโs attention as we stopped near them.โWhat?โ Becca replied and was glaring at Zero. โWhy are you with my best friend, Zero
ISLAThe moment we enter the condo, Zero claimed my lips and pushed me into the wall. The impact was a little harsh due to his force. My back feels the pain but it was gone when he started to nibble my lips and lashed his tongue inside my mouth, savoring how sweet.The rush between our actions portrays like were hungry lions, craving for the flesh to ease our hunger.He clasped his hands around my butt and lifted me.โWhere is your room?โ he asked.I pointed to the white door at the left. Carrying me, we walked towards it and gets inside. I screamed when he threw me on the bed.He let out a chuckle as he started to remove his clothes until he left nothing. The room was dim and was only lighted by the two wall lights.โLights on orโโโLights off,โ I interrupted.By the beam of the dim lights, I saw how he draw a sly smirk on his lips as he walked closer to me. I removed my dress and then threw it on the floor, leaving nothing.The chill coming from the AC embraced my body but when he t
ZEROโWhere the hell did you go, man?โ Apollo asked the moment I came back to our seat. โYouโve been gone for hours,โ Apollo added.I grinned and grabbed one beer from the bucket and opened it. โIf only you knew where I have been, I bet you will curse me to death,โ I thought.I drink from my bottle and crossed my leg as I leaned on the couch.โMan, you should stop fucking every woman out there. You donโt how karma ceases for you,โ Apollo uttered and laughed. Heโs already drunk.โMan, we should enjoy our life to the fullest which includes a happy sex life,โ I replied and drink again on my bottle of beer.Apollo scoffed. โIโll let my princess graduate in college before I focus on my happiness.โI was surprised by his thought. Itโs the first time that I heard him say that. So, that explains why heโs too protective of his sister.โDonโt you think youโre strangling your sister because of the way how you treat her?โ I asked and put down the empty bottle and get another one.Apollo smiled. โ
ISLAOn the first day of school, I was beyond happy. Finally, I reached the last stage of being a nerd. Just kidding.โI didnโt expect that this University could be this freaking huge,โ Becca uttered while we were sitting on the bench near the school entrance and looking at the tall building.โWe knew that this was not just part of this University. We didnโt explore it all yet. Since weโre just going to have orientation today, why donโt we start touring ourselves?โ I suggested and looked at her.Becca arched her brow and cup her face with her left palm. She heaved a deep sigh. โIโm too lazy to walk. I think my bed is still calling me,โ she uttered.I frowned and puffed some air out of my nose. โThen Iโll get going all by myselfโโโNo!โ Becca looked at me and glared. โI donโt want you to leave me here,โ she said, seems trying to pull some drama.I shook my head in disbelief. โYouโre unbelievable, Becca.โโIsla,โ she called my name and I gazed at her as I arched one of my brows.โWhat?โ
โISLA! Apollo is calling!โ Becca shouted.She heard it but she canโt go out yet because her body was full of soap foam. Sheโs taking a bath for goodnessโ sake.โPlease, answer it!โ she shouted back.โWhat?!โ Becca exclaimed which makes her laugh. She bit her lower lip.She didnโt answer back and waited for Beccaโs complaint again but she heard nothing. She turned on the shower and rinse herself.After she was done, she grabbed the bathrobe and went out of the bathroom.โDid you answer it?โ she asked when she saw Becca sitting on her bed.Becca arched her brow. โWhy would I?โShe heaved a deep sigh and went closer to her. She grabbed the dress that was placed on her bed.โDonโt you worry that punk will call youโโ Becca didnโt finish her words when her phone rang.She walked towards the wooden table and picked up her phone. โI was in the bathroom when you called,โ itโs the first thing she said.โHowโs your first day at school?โ he asked. She sighed in relief when Apollo doesnโt sound ma
LOVE is about taking risks.There are many different perspectives on whether taking risks for love is a good or bad idea, but in the end, it doesnโt matter because we all do it.Fear is the most lethal weapon known to humanity. Fear of being harmed, ridiculed, making mistakes, failing, and not achieving our objective. Fear can prevent us from pursuing our dreams, and goals or even taking risks with people who genuinely care about us.Eventually, love will catch up with us, and there is no way to avoid it. We are created to love and be loved, and I believe we can all agree that love is the most fantastic and indescribable emotion known to mankind.Isla was the happiest woman when she married Zero Cohen a few years ago. Zero is a caring, loving, and thoughtful husband. But was he said before was true. He isnโt perfect. They have a happy married life, but itโs not always rainbows and happiness. They argue. They fight. They have misunderstandings. But Zeroโs always ensured they wonโt slee
AFTER a few minutes, Apolloโs car arrives before them, and another weird thing happens. Becca opened the backseat door for her.However, she chooses to ignore it.โLetโs goโฆ!โ Becca exclaimed triumphantly.โI donโt know whatโs happening why both of you are now acting weird.โ Isla broke the silence inside the car.Apollo and Becca looked at each other and smiled.After a few seconds, they arrived at the Peterson mansion.โLet me open it for you, princess,โ Apollo asserted when Isla was about to open the car door.She heaved a deep sigh and let the two weirdos start ruining her mood.โMy lady,โ Apollo uttered when he opened the door and bowed slightly.Isla, whoโs started to lose her patience, slammed her brother right through his abdomen.โFuck!โ Apollo exclaimed.Becca just laughed to the side.โYouโre really stunning, my bestie,โ Becca complimented, but Isla just sneered and walked straight to their mansion.However, when she stepped inside, she felt that something was wrong. โNanaโฆ!
WHAT IS it feel like to have a family at such an early age?Do we feel regrets or not?To some, maybe yes, but to others, like Islaโฆ she has no regrets at all.Having a family is like you have an unwavering sense of security. You realize that wealth is not necessary for happiness. Rather than that, youโre happy because youโre loved, treasured, and accepted wholeheartedly.Even if you have a bad day out in the world, you know that when you return home, everything will be fine. While we are out in the world, we are constantly raising our shields and swords to defend ourselves against unfortunate and nasty people who may attempt to exploit us.However, you know that you will be able to lay down the shield and sword when you return home, as there will be no enemies. Everyone becomes so close in a loving family that they can almost read each otherโs minds; they immediately notice something strange or when someone is going through a difficult situation.Itโs almost as if everyone becomes so
ZEROโS reapers reported what just had happened the moment Isla and Becca took a cab. Three of his men were already tailing them.Troy may be thought that he has watchers.โI want this to be clean smoothly,โ Zero asserted as he started to wear his suit and put his gun on his shoulder holster.โRomano is already at the location, Sir,โ the man replied.Zero nodded.โWhere are they right now? Howโs the location?โThe man informed Zero about the location, and Zero nodded.โThat fucktard dared to use carbon monoxide?โThe man nodded.โI will fucking kill that punk once I saw him. How are they?โโTheyโre fine, Sir. According to Romano, they just gained consciousness after an hour.Zero glanced at his wristwatch, and it was already six-thirty.โWhereโs my bike?โ he asked.โAt the garage, Sir,โ the reaper replied.Zero then rushed towards the private garage of his building and rode his Ducati towards the location where Troy took Isla and Becca.That bastard maybe thinks that heโs not prepared.
โCANโT YOU feel that I donโt like you, Troy?โ Isla frowned as she glared at the man who was giving the flowers and chocolates.Sheโs been ignoring him since that day, yet he keeps on catching her attention.โHey, the jerky Troy Angelo, donโt wait until my cousin knocked your soul out of your body,โ Becca asserted, pissed off.Troy Angelo let out a devilish chuckle. โThat old man is no much to meโโโArrogant. Donโt act braver, Angelo. You are nothing but a piece of shit,โ Becca reacted, making the man clenched his fist.Itโs their vacant time, and they are sitting in the garden when Troy approaches them.โTheyโre not married yet. So, I have the chance,โ Troy uttered, making Becca burst into laughter.โOh, come on, dickhead. There are so many women there. Why does it have to be the person who already has a family and wants a peaceful life?โBecca stood up, but Isla held her and pulled her down.Troy gives the flowers and chocolates to his companion, whoโs just merely smirking at them.I
IT WAS eight in the evening. After dinner, Zero and Isla stay up on the balcony of their room.Their daughter was already asleep in the next room.โHowโs school?โ Zero asked as he leaned on the chair and stared at her.She heaved a deep sigh, and Zero knew that there was something wrong.โAny problem?โShe bit her lower lip and nodded. โIn schoolโฆโโUhm?โโโsomeone is bugging me and even threatening me,โ Isla started and frowned when she saw Zero's unbothered face.Zero sipped on his glass of wine. โWhat about himโฆ or her?โIsla sighed; turmoil suddenly pierced inside her heart which jolted her chest. Is it right to tell Zero about it? She wondered.However, itโs the best thing that she must do. Troy is a big threat.โI had a classmate. His name is Troy AngeloโโโAngelo?โ Zero frowned and put down the glass on the side table. โYou said, Troy, right?โIslaโs forehead creased. โYes. Troy Angelo. And Iโm sorry, I did tell him about you and our daughter. Itโs the only way I thought would
โHOW CAN we get rid of them?โ Isla asked as she glanced once again at the back.Zero stepped on the gas a speed the car swiftly.Instead of answering, he asked, โWhat do you think, baby?โIsla frowned a little bit; a thumping knocked her heart. โYou need to find a deserted place or an open area.โโNo peopleโฆโ Zero smiled.โDonโt tell me they will fire at us?โ she asked. Curiosity evaded her system as excitement jolted her chest.She saw how Zero crept a smirk on his lips. โArenโt you getting nervous, baby?โ he asked, and he drifted to the left, entering the left highway, which is bound to the mountains.โA little,โ she replied.Zero let out a soft chuckle as he glanced into the side mirror once again. โDamn,โ he cursed, making Isla frown and glance at the back.Soon as he darted her gaze at the foes, her eyes widened in awe. โGun!โ she exclaimed. โFaster, Zero,โ she commanded.Zero let out a chuckle again. โIf weโre gonna entertain those, youโll be late for school,โ he said.Isla frow
โWHATโS MY next appointment?โ Zero asked his assistant.โYou have a meeting with Mr. Angelo, Sir.โUpon hearing that name, Zero grimaced. โDid I agree with this appointment?โThe assistant started to tremble and nodded. โI asked about it three days ago, Sir,โ he replied.โTake it down. And cut off the ties with the Angelos,โ he said and stood up.โBut Mr. Angelo was expecting youโโโI donโt need any partnership with the Angelos! Am I not clear?โ Zeroโs voice raised as anger lingers in it.โMy apology, Mr. Cohen,โ the assistant replied.โIf so, tell dad to meet his friend. But you, Iโm not allowing you to have an appointment with them,โ he said and left his office.He walked towards his private elevator and was about to close it when his eyes widened and pierced his gaze to the person who had just gone inside the elevator.Zero was about to stay and pushed the open button when that person blocked his way.โWhat the fuck are you doing?!โ he roared.โZeroโฆโโFuck it, Tilda!โ Zeroโs angry
ISLAZero dropped us off at school before he went to his work.โSee you,โ I said and gave a peck on his lips, making Becca complain.โGeez, people,โ Becca exclaimed as she got off the car.I shook my head and smiled after. Zero met my gaze and leaned forward as he gave me one more peck on the lips. โBye, baby. Study well. No boys,โ he uttered and winked at me.I smiled. โOf course, Sir. Uhm, check on Nana before you start working, okay?โ I glanced at my wristwatch, โI have class at eight-thirty,โ I said.โNo problem, baby. See you. Text me, and Iโll pick you up,โ he said. However, I shook my head.โNo. Itโs fine. Weโll take the cabโโโCall the driver then,โ he interrupted, making me smile.โBabyโฆ weโll be safe. Besides, I know youโve secured the area already, am I right?โZero pressed his lips and rested his left hand on the steering wheel. โWhat do you think?โI smirked and got off the car. I waved goodbye before closing the car door.โSeriously?โI turned to Becca when I heard her v