★JANIE★"Ouch!"I groaned as my eyelids fluttered open. Instantly, a splitting headache created a throbbing sensation in my skull. I tried to move my body, but I felt too weak and sore, so I remained there, trying to gain momentum.Once I had managed to garner a little strength, I pulled myself to a sitting position. However, my headache worsened. It was as if someone was striking me continuously with a sledgehammer for trying to sit up.Damn! What the hell happened?Another groan escaped my lips as I looked around the pitch-dark room. My eyes had not adjusted to the darkness of the room, so I couldn't make out a single thing.Clutching my head with one hand, I scrambled to the edge of the bed and my feet touched down on the cold, tiled floor.I propped my other elbow on my thighs, still trying to catch a grip on myself. Right now, it seemed as though my body and mind were far apart, and it was taking forever to reconnect to each other.Seconds later, memories of everything that occur
★LUCIANO★“Now, Strip!”"No, I won't," Janie said with a tone of defiance, "Not until I know what happened to Noel and my friend, Sandra? Noel needs my help, Luciano!" She fretted."Relax," I told her in my most casual tone. "After I rescued you from the Ramo's henchmen, I made sure to check into the Club, knowing fully well that they couldn't have left without hurting someone. So Noel is in the hospital, while your friend, Sandra has been convinced that you are going to be safe and brought back to the hostel room, hale and hearty." I explained to her and the worried expression she previously had, morphed into something more relaxing."Thank you," She breathed.And the urge to kiss the lips those two words just emerged from, overwhelmed me.There was just something about this girl. I couldn't quite pinpoint my hand on it, something alluring, something that kept pushing me to her even after so long.Leaning towards her face, I asserted. "Now, are you going to strip for me?"I watched h
★JANIE★He pulled me tightly to him and crashed his lips hungrily on mine. The chemistry between us was undeniable as our lips moved in rhythm against each other. Gently, he raised one of my legs and wrapped it around his waist, without breaking the kiss.Being in such proximity with Luciano felt so good and it made my stomach dipped in ecstasy.I clung onto his solid shoulders, my limbs going weak and he pressed his hands to the middle of my back, wanting no distance between us at all.The feel of his chiseled body and the heat of his mouth on mine caused my world to spin, and I barely noticed anything except him.I moaned, parting my lips slightly while he teased my mouth with his tongue. Prompting me to taste the shots I consumed earlier through the kiss.My heart beat steadily.When I broke the kiss for a split second, my eyes lingered on his as we drank in each other facial features.Indeed, Luciano was one hell of a gorgeous man. Well-defined nose, thin lips, chiseled jaw, and
★JANIE★With my face huddled against his bare chest, I lay in his arms, sleeping peacefully. His arms wrapped around my waist in a possessive way and, the both of us fell asleep right after making love and having small talk."Hmmm." I wiggled my head from left to right, trying to set free from the hair disturbing my face. Then smiled in my sleep the moment Luciano's fingers curled around the back of my neck, pulling me closer to his chest.Just like this.I could stay like this in his arms forever. Yet, my subconscious kept reminding me that I had a school life to get back to and my assignments wouldn't do themselves.Letting out a low groan, I tried to shut those thoughts out and just enjoy this moment. His warmth, his breaths, the rise and fall motion of his chest against my skin.Suddenly a soft knock pounded on the door and I cussed internally, wishing the person would just go away. Luciano didn't make any attempt to move too, so I knew he wanted no disturbance just as much as me.
★LUCIANO★Holy crap! My eyes widened in shock as a loud gunshot resonated in the atmosphere, making everyone around scamper for safety.I was just about to take Janie and run when I noticed that the bullet had gone straight through her body.My woman was the one shot!Panic overwhelmed my guts as I tossed my cell phone away, and cradled her head in my hand before she could fall to the ground. My heartbeat raced a million kilometers per second, just by staring at her terrified face."L-e-a-ve. T-he. W-a.y." She wheezed then her eyes closed shut."No, no no! Oh my goodness, Janie!" I roared at the top of my lungs. "Please don't do this to me. Don't —" my voice trailed off when I noticed a warm moisture dropping on my other hand, pressing against her back.I brought my hand to my gaze and my breathing pace wavered. It was..... It was her blood.My eyes drifted from my bloody hands to her now paled face. "No, please...... Fuck it, Janie. Just stay with me!"My mind was running amok.Rais
★JANIE★Freaking finally! A small smile crept to the corner of my lips as I read my acceptance letter to NYU over and over again. At last, my dream of becoming a certified nurse was going to come true!NEW YORK UNIVERSITYIN THE CITY OF NEW YORK.NYU Rory Meyers College Of NursingOffice of Admission and financial aidSeptember 3, 2022.Ms. Janie .H. BraxtonOlvera Str, Los Angeles, CA 90012Dear Miss Braxton, On behalf of the Dean and the committee of admission, I want to congratulate you on your admission to the School of nursing science of New York University for the autumn semester of 2022. For..."Janie!"Dad walked into my room with a bag pack strapped over his shoulder. I stared at him with delight, because he always found one way or another to make me happy. And now, wasn't an exception. He told me last night that one of his friends offered to lend us my tuition fee. Immediately, my once sunken mood elevated into an excited one. My acceptance letter came in one week ago and t
★JANIE★“Please talk to me, dad.” I pled with him. “Tell me what's going on.” My dad took my hands in his and squeezed them softly. With a puzzled look, I searched his eyes for answers. This wasn't the reaction, I expected from him. Now that his wealthy and generous friend had been so nice to lend us the money, we should be smiling brightly. Not staring at each other with lots of sadness radiating from our eyes. “Janie,” He held my gaze. “No matter what happens, I want you to know that I love you....” he trailed off, avoiding my gaze. “I love you too, Dad,” I added quickly without letting him finish his statement. He sighed. “This is for the best. For me, for both of us.” Pressing my lips in a grim line, I replied; “Of course, that's why we came here to lend money from your friend. Isn't it? ” I asked. He inhaled deeply and exhaled afterward. The moment I saw tears welling up in his eyes, I jolted to my feet. Dad has been the strongest human I had ever met in my entire life. All
★LUCIANO★Hovering over her as she slept, I studied her closely; She had a sculpted figure which was twine-thin and her hand was placed neatly beneath her oval face. She must be a native, I thought to myself. Because her beauty was deeply mesmerizing. Her crescent-shaped eyebrows inclined slightly as she slept. I knew her mind was conflicted at this moment. Probably going through the phase of her father's betrayal all over again. Her delicate ears framed a pointed nose and her languid eyelashes of Velvet-black were tightly closed. It was a pleasure to see her flowing, midnight-black hair crashing over her shoulders. And to compliment all her pretty features, she had smooth white porcelain skin. Indeed, she was the epitome of beauty and perfection. Worthy of every dime I spent to acquire her and a part of me was somewhat delighted my money didn't go to waste. Now, she would be mine and mine alone. I would use her mainly, to satisfy my boredom. Plus, I could not wait for her to regain