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Wine Stained Lips

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last updateLast Updated : 2025-08-26
By:  Alison Nick Completed
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Steamy

First-Person POV

Tragedy

CEO

Brave

Goodgirl

Twisted

Weak to Strong

Affair

"No one, okay!...No one has ever had me,not like you Calla" A pause; I endured badly as she stood on the other side of the door. "You have your whole life, you wanna throw that away and for what?... We'd be tired of all this one day and you'd realize it's not what you wanted and we'd hate each other." she replied, her voice cold and distant. "I'd never hate you!" "you don't know that now!... I'm not going to be between you and you family." Calla Grayson's life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with lung cancer. Desperate for financial help, she's relieved when a French wine company calls her fashion brand for an interview for a lucrative contract. However, things become complicated when she meets James Renault, the company's heir, who is struggling with his own family demons. Their conflicting meet turns into a deal that helps her fashion brand secure the contract for a fashion and Wine show in Paris. As Calla and James navigate their feelings for each other, they must confront the dark secrets of their families' pasts. James's father is a ruthless and abusive man who will stop at nothing to maintain his power and wealth. Calla's Mum Passes leaving her helpless and alone. James also discovers his father secret of his murder of Calla's biological father, he is forced to choose between his loyalty to his family and his love for Calla. Ultimately, James and Calla find healing, forgiveness, and each other. They vow to spend their lives together and build a brighter future, free from the secrets and lies that haunted their families for so long.

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Chapter 1

Chapter One

What is love?

Love endures.

"Are you coming home tonight?" I asked my husband. As far as I know, it's Sunday and he doesn't have work in his office. But that's it and he's all dressed up. He's even wearing a perfume that he doesn't do.

"No, I'm not coming home, tonight. Don't wait for me." he answered coldly.

"Okay. W–where are you going?" I asked in curiosity.

"To a friend." he replied and he seemed very sure of it.

Love always understands even it's hurting you.

"Okay." I'm not contented to what he said. I guess it's different. When my husband left, I hurriedly called Jacob. He's my husband's bestfriend.

"Do you know where Rod is going? Please Jacob, don't lie to me." I beg openly to Jacob.

"My God, Cianna! You know the truth can harm with the child in your womb. So, you'd better act like nothing happened—" Yeah, I'm pregnant and my husbad doesn't know that. Only his bestfriend know, only Jacob knows about my four weeks pregnancy.

But—love will  always  let you find the truth even it will hurt you, just  to set you free.

"Please, Jacob! I'm begging you," I pleaded on the line. I heard Jacob sigh before he spoke.

"Fine! He's seeing Thalia, his ex-fiancé." he finally admits. I suddenly let go of the phone I was holding. Immediately my tears began to flow.

In life, if we can't handle the pain that we're feeling anymore, we'll runaway.

"You're always lying to me, Rod!"

"You're always cheating on me with your ex-fiancé!"

"I'm tired! I'm tired of loving you with your shits!"

"I'm now letting you go!" I cried one after another as I struggled to fight the pain that now enveloped my whole being. I hurried went upstairs to my room crying as I put away my belongings.

But the question is, does running away will set us free?

Does running away will remove the pain that we're feeling in our hearts?

I don't know.

But it's the only way my mind telling me.

I, Cianna Marie Alvarez-Del Mundo, a martyr wife of Rodleigh Mariano Del Mundo and is now tired of being his martyr wife.

"I don't want to be a fool anymore! I don't want to be your wife, to be a martyr anymore, Rodleigh Mariano Del Mundo!" I then again shouted before running away from his home.

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96 Chapters
Chapter One
Calla's POVI waited by the door as my feet eagerly tapped on the wooden floor at the entrance of the hospital ward. The light beamed brightly ,the smell of drugs and disinfectant pollutes the air, making it hard to breathe. The sirens noise echoes from an ambulance in a distance,making my nervous system a complete wreck. I held back the tears in my eyes and prayed to God desperately. The door swung open and the nurse came out. A flatter of relief consumed me as she gave me a little smile. Thirty minutes--- Thirty minutes had felt like a lifetime of waiting.I hate it here,it held bad memories."You can go in to see her" she said, stepping aside for me to go in. I went in a rush as my heart melted at the sight of my mother laying helpless on the bed. She smiled,but it wasn't the type that reached her eyes. I took her in my arms hugging her softly. "It's alright" I said comforting her and mostly to myself from letting my thoughts run wild.About an hour ago, Mum had collapsed when maki
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Chapter Two
James POV The smell of caffeine reminded me of my childhood. Dad would come by my room at night with cup of coffee to stop me from sleeping in order read.He says I was going to continue the family business and I need to know how finance ,so I studied fiance. I remember the stread fogging up the windscreen glass as he drove me to school,my motion completely reliant on my five hours of sleep.I pulled out my gray trouser from the locker and change into them. I stared at the slightly noticable stain of cream on my black trouser. She definitely spilled it on purpose,ever since my breakup with Ashley in December,it has been going on around here like this. My mind eguled with thought of Calla,the fashion girl I had stormed out the office from. She had a spark in her eye,the kind that made you feel like you've known someone for years beyond imaginable. Her soul was comforting yet ,threatening. Maybe I overreacted. To be fair,Dad would have done that. Dad said you have to command respect
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Chapter Three
Calla's POV I watched through the glass door of my office as James stood across from Julie's office which had a good sight as it was opposite to mine. He held a can of soda. He head turned to my direction,he waves at me and I smiled in return. Julie's yellow jacket stood out at the corner of my eyes, distracting. She was backing my office and I couldn't stop looking back in their direction. She had a key holder on her hand which she dwindles carelessly while her hands moved scattered around, describing whatever it was they were talking about. Julie was fond of that. Whatever they were talking about,if was thrilling for her. Even though I couldn't see her face,I could tell a big smile was spread from both of her ears. The first time I noticed was when I came to Halt Fashion as an intern five years ago. I began my job as a Vogue writer for fashion trends,but she eventually promoted me to become one of the creatives,when she came across my drawing book. Her creative vision has since ch
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Chapter Four
James POV It's been four days and thought of rooftop kept coming back to me, leaving me reckless. It wasn't just the tension,it was the fear in her eyes when she looked back at me before leaving. I reached out to her but she didn't reply. She definitely hated me. She must have felt ashamed. Calla Grayson's footprint stained the pages of my story. I lurked through Halts fashion Pinterest page and came across a picture from five years ago. It was 2016,one direction had just began their indefinite hiatus and skinny jeans was still a thing. There it was,a picture of Calla from collage. It was a selfie with a Snapchat filter,the type with cat ears. She wore a stripe shirt and her hair wasn't brown with blonde highlights, it was the color or autumn leaves. I zoomed it, thirsting for more details on what can possibly be so endearingly magnetic about her. My hands almost dropped the phone when I receive a call from Vinora. Her voiced rings in my ear when I picked up the phone. She was enth
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Chapter Five
Calla's POVA loud noise rang in my head as tears began to fall from my eyes. My legs were weak making my body heavy to carry,I collapsed on the floor beside the bed. The room was spinning and all I could think of was what had happened to my mother. I wanted to be with her. The rain splattered hard on the window steel and the sound of thunder echoes tremendous. My blurry vision could only amplify James running towards me as I began to cry profusely.He wrapped his arms around me and sat on the floor with me. "It's okay.. it's okay..." He mutters as he used his fingers to softly brush through my hair. A few minutes later,my bitter tears was replaced with silence and the pouring rain was replaced with cool breeze slightly hitting the windows. I sat up and I could feel James hands releasing me. He had a towel tied around his waist. He got up and began to wear his pants back. I tried to stifled the flush of adrenaline rush that consumed me. One moment,I was worshipping his body and the
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Chapter Six
James' POVI stood by her door and for the first time i felt completely useless. Calla snuggle her blanket tighter as I gave her one last look before leaving her room. The past 24 hours had been a complete spiral in her world and it killed me that I couldn't make it better. I walked out of her house and drove straight to see my Dad. Luckily,he was in Boston for a meeting.It was a quarter past 10 when I pulled up in the drive way of the hostel he rented. I placed a call but he didn't respond so I went straight to the lobby to ask to see him."You don't understand I need to see him right?" I pleaded urgently to the manager "Sir,I'm afraid I can't disclose the information about our guest" he said "Your guest? He owns the damn thing!" I said getting paranoid "Look, Jimmy... you've known me forever,you have to give me his card, it's an emergency ""James, your dad said I shouldn't let anyone up---" his forehead squeezed in his failed attempt to sympathize with me."Oh just give me the c
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Chapter Seven
Calla's POV"Is it just me or sequels aren't as interesting as the original movie?""But Harry Potter was pretty good" I looked up "oh yeah" I said before approaching the coach again with another bag of potato chips. I popped myself beside James flung my feet on his laps. He pulls on my pink socks dramatically before laughing."What?""Nothing...""What?""Just observing...that's my job remember?" He said,before tearing open the bag of chip. "Will your Boss find this type of observation appropriate for the company?" I said raising my feet to his face as he playful pushes it away. He crawled over me and kissed my cheek before returning back to his position and fixing his gaze on the movie playing on the TV. "Three hours again you did try to kill me." He gaze still fixed on the TV as he puts a hand full of chips into his mouth.I smiled "But I didn't,did I?" A buzz came from my phone on the little lamp stand by the coach. I streach to reach it and it was an alarm I had set earlier f
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Chapter Eight
James' POVI couldn't make an appointment yesterday so I went into the hospital first thing the next morning. My head ran a marathon today from my last conversation with dad but i was also busting with the thoughts of Calla' mum getting treatment and how Calla wouldn't have to worry about losing her mother. As I approached the doctor's office I was directed to the doctor in charge."Hello Doc." I stretch my hands out for a handshake. I'm met with a tight grip. "Please,sit down" his gesture at the seat beside me and sat down too at the opposite of the table. He sat down,his eyes refusing to meet with mine. " Sonny, I'm sure your Aunty already told you.""My Aunt?""The blond woman... aren't you here for Mrs Grayson?. It says here patient--Hannah Grayson."A loud puff, escaped my mouth unconsciously " Yes,I'm here to see Mrs Grayson, Doc is there some kind of problem?" I said wearily." What I'm saying is you can't make the donation you're here for because it's already out of control. S
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Chapter Nine
Calla's POVJames came back up five minutes later. He walked slowly back to the table with his eyes looking from side to side nervously and sweat dripping down his neck. This collar button was undone and his tie hung loosely on his neck."Hey...what happened?" I said as a nauseating sense of concern and worry came over me. He sat down looking distracted a bit,his eyes still wandering around like he saw a ghost."Oh I think some young lad was admiring my car" he said as his hands brushed through his hair. He smiled at me and held both of my hands in his. "It's nothing the security was just worried." "Okay. Are you sure?""Yeah,I think he really like the car. The security took care of it,it's okay." He bite his lips but his assurance calmed my down.Another waiters came up to our table with our food. We got served I watched him taking in his meal slowly. His jawline moved in rhythm seductively,as his tongue licks the sauce remains from the spoon. I flickered at my thoughts of our unfini
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Chapter Ten
James' POV( FLASHBACK)It was a summer afternoon in Ireland. Thirteen years old James ran around their beach house by the sea shores. He could taste the salty air as the storm gathers in the sky. He rushes into the house with his sandy feet and Vioner's Barbie doll swinging by his side. His sister chases him into the house and his runs even faster to hide away from her with her Barbie doll,when he nonchalantly bumped into one of his dad's clients. The man was tall and had a tan skin that made his appearance orange like that of an orange peel and his hair was a darker shade of brown like his shoes."Ohhh,hello lad" his Irish accent tingling in James' ears. He smiled at him and James smiled back.As James turned around to walk out of the room,he is met with the venomous stare of his father looking down at him. He looks at James with an obvious anger but no words fell from his mouth. James completely frightened,runs out and hide in the next room.James eventually gets caught in his chil
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