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In the morning, I call my family to tell them Brandon and I are returning the day after tomorrow. Chris won’t leave until the weekend, so we still have time for the family reunion I promised him.Brandon takes me downtown, holding each other’s hands as we walk on the streets as we decide to go on a food tour. It’s because it’s what I usually do when I go on a trip. Brandon seems fine with it, even though I know he’s picky.We go to an all-Asian restaurant and force him to try everything I ordered. I have Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai food on our table.Brandon grimaces, eating some portions of kimchi. “It’s spicy!” He looks at me. “And sour?”“What? You don’t like it? I like kimchi, though. Try this one.” I pick up a piece of dumpling using chopsticks and offer it to him.He chews the food carefully and stares in space as though he’s thinking. “This is much better but still spicy. It’s delicious.”“That’s a wonton, and I love spicy food. You’re not the only one with a favorite.”

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We stroll on the streets searching for a dessert house, but I spot a gift shop with an eye-catching adorable window display of handmade key chains, personalized coffee mugs and t-shirts, miniature collectibles, and snow globes. Oh, I love seeing snow globes!“Can we look inside? I found something!” I request.He frowns. “Why?”“It’s a gift shop!”“I know it’s a gift shop.”“Oh!” I clasp my mouth. “Please don’t tell me you haven’t been into one.”He shakes his head.“Seriously?”“Nope. It’s not my thing.”I burst out a laugh in amusement. “Oh, please. I can’t imagine.”“Is there something funny?” He crosses his arms.I press my lips. “No!” I clear my throat. “You, my dearest, should see the world more. Well, there’s always a first time in everything, and I’m getting one for everyone. Come on!” I pull his hand and tug him with me into the shop, and I’m instantly in awe as my eyes feast on the surroundings.There are probably hundreds of various items inside. Cosmetics, toys section, clo

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“Chris is someone who you can say, my rescuer. They all are, especially Arianna. But as an older brother, he paid attention to me the most.” I start my story with the first taste of my chocolate chip cookie ice cream. Brandon is sitting across from me, having plain vanilla.“As an older brother,” he repeats.“At first. Yes.” I eat another spoonful, then speak again with a slight coolness in my mouth. “He really was my brother, though. Don’t put any meaning to it just yet.” I glare at him slightly, and he smirks.“Fine. Continue.” He tastes his ice cream as well.“Dad had just died, and I was depressed. Mom thought my sadness was because of Dad’s passing, but it wasn’t just that. It was because the two people I loved left me.”“Which was that fucker and your father,” Brandon says. “Everything’s coming together here.”“Exactly,” I confirm.He shoots up an eyebrow. “So Jason’s brother knew what happened to you.”I shake my head. “He didn’t know every detail. He thought the same as Mom. I

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The purple clouds start to adorn the sky; Brandon decides we should get back to the coast. John is waiting for us as promised, then he drives us to the villa. I can agree now on why Brandon needs him present all the time. The man is attentive and patient.I go to the kitchen like a habit, expecting to find Lydia, but the house is empty, and I don’t see her housekeepers either. I am about to turn back, but Brandon abruptly catches me by my waist—gasping in surprise when he swiftly lifts me to the counter. He presses his body between my legs, spreading me wide. He stares fondly with a half-smile.“Um.” I clear my throat. “Where is everybody?”“Lydia is back at the dojo resting, so it’s just you and me tonight,” he says hoarsely, and the tension between us is suddenly thick.Brandon draws his face, making my face inclined to the side, and he starts kissing my neck softly. My eyes flutter as the sensation alone begins to invade my whole body. I can’t help but let a moan escape. I feel his

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I cooked one of my bestsellers from my restaurant, a braised beef ragu with pappardelle and pudding for dessert. Brandon then returns to the kitchen, now leaning on the counter, waiting for the food to be served. I prepare two servings for us and then dig into our dinner.“How was the food?” I grin, biting my bottom lip.“Delicious as always.” He swallows. “But I didn’t remember eating this before,” he says, then eats another portion.“I didn’t?”“You should make this more often. Or maybe because the spiciness of that Asian food lingered on my tongue.”I laugh. He’s enjoying the food, so I take it as the right time to ask about his uncle. “Hey, what happened? Did you get the information you’re waiting for?”His brows knit together. “I did.”Brandon grimaces. “He knows something. He also doesn’t have a choice but to tell me.”“Brandon, what did you do?”“Cary and Stan had some work done.” He sighs. “This doesn’t sound like something I would do, but I allowed it when the twins suggested

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I head back to the kitchen to finish cooking, and I’ll be serving Brandon the usual Greek dishes I used to cook in the mansion. Satisfied with my masterpiece, I start arranging the table when my phone suddenly rings. I pull it up from my pocket and see Jason’s name on my screen.“Jason,” I answer right away.“It’s me.” It’s Chris who responds.“Chris, hi. What’s up?”“I was going to ask you when you were planning on coming back?”“Oh, I’m coming back tomorrow. I’m sorry, C. I owe everyone one dinner, but something came up.”“I know, and it’s okay.” He chortles. “How are you?”I smile. “Better.”“Is he being good to you?”I press my lips together. “Mm. Very.”“But does he know?”“About—” I pause, unsure of what he means, but the notion pops up. He might be referring to him or Drake, but regardless, Brandon knows everything about me now. “Oh right, of course, so don’t worry about me.”“Then that’s good enough for me. As long as you’re happy.”“Thanks, C. I know we’ve been apart for a lo

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Brandon is at the veranda in front of his laptop, looking exasperated by how he presses his temples many times. He has been in the meeting for an hour. I’m already tempted to go there and give him a massage, but that would be inappropriate in front of the camera, so I just made him lemonade to ease his frustration.Quietly, I appear to his side, place the pitcher on the table, and pour him a glass. He glances at me, then shifts his attention back to the screen.“What do you propose, Mr. Thompson?” Brandon says.“But Mr. Lucien, what Mr. Katrakis is proposing hasn’t been done before—”“Did you think Oliver and I started with something that has been done before, Mr. Thompson?” Brandon challenges. “I’m not expecting a revision either.”There is a long silence in the background, and Brandon speaks again. I glance at the screen, away from the camera, and find about a dozen people sitting on a long table.I watch Brandon’s beautiful face while assertively giving a speech. I perch silently n

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He grips my sides as he rams relentlessly into me. I lift my hips—encouraging him for more. I have many reasons why I would never tire of making things work between us. It is because we are compatible like this—as if he knows me deep within my roots… my bones… my soul.I shut my eyes as he buries his head on my neck and whispers how fucking good he feels. Small tremors begin to build inside me, and as much as I want this to last a little longer, my legs are giving out. The pleasure is too intense. I don’t think I can hold it in anymore.“Brandonnn…” I whisper his name as my hips shake and orgasm takes over me.Brandon’s thrust quickens as he reaches for his. Seconds later, he pulls out of me, and I collapse on the couch.Brandon kisses my forehead then lies beside me. He pulls me against him, and we stay like that long without saying a word. When I finally find the strength to talk, I whisper to him.“I love you.”“I love you more.” He kisses my head again and looks into my eyes.“I h

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The clear sky stretches out thousands of shimmering stars tonight. The air’s humidity is just right for the ambiance, making the surroundings tranquil. A piece of beautiful instrumental music is being played by a quartet instrumentalist when I step into the garden house.What astonishes me the most is when I see Brandon in an immaculate tuxedo, standing by a stunning candlelight table surrounded by fairy lights and a red carpet beneath my feet. Lydia and her assistants are standing at a distance. I notice the excitement in her eyes, too. I clasp my mouth as my chest explodes in bliss, and butterflies flutter in my stomach, making my eyes water.Brandon reaches out his palm to me, inviting me to come to him, but I make no attempt to move. I am too dazed to move my feet, and my knees suddenly feel frail.He chuckles and walks toward me instead. He cocks his head as he looks at my face, then takes my hand and kisses my knuckles. “Don’t hide your face from me,” he whispers.“All this…” I

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Arianna squeezes me against her fit and toned body when we arrive at the house this morning. The family is gathered in the living room except for Mom—she’s in the kitchen, but she’s aware I’m coming home, and the other kids are in school, except for Mira and Martin, the younger ones are playing in their room.“Wow.” Ari studies me from head to toe, although I’m sure there’s not much difference in my appearance from the day I left three days ago. “You look… beautiful. Happy.”I grin. “Thank you.”“Brandon.” Arianna smiles at my fiancé as well and greets him. “Congratulations to both of you.”“Thank you, Arianna.” Brandon tenses up behind me, then greets Jason next with a shoulder pat but already eyeing Chris.“Well.” C opens his arms, and I embrace him as well. I feel a soft squash in his arms before he releases me. “Welcome home, Laynie.”“Thank you for waiting for me, C.”“I only have three favorite women in the world. I wouldn’t miss your announcement.” He beams.“Yeah, thank you. O

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