Ashanti Ken was neck-deep in work and rushed into my office with a pleading look. “It’s one-thirty, Ash, and I have to deliver a proposal to one of our foreign investors. Would you kindly assist me in getting Elen home from school?" He sounded stressed and rubbed his eyes tiredly, and I pretended to think about it while a smile ruffled my lips. "I'm game as long as I don't have to come back to the office." Ken narrowed his gaze on me. “Since when have you turned into a crook? Isn't this boy your lover's son? you should gladly help out.” “Do we have a deal or not?” Laughter rippled from my abdomen, and Ken let out a big obnoxious guffaw.”Fine, I can manage without you. The bodyguard is downstairs, so get your ass off that chair.” I bit my tongue to keep from telling him that I did not need a bodyguard. Ken, after all, was unaware of my true identity and my ability to defeat ten human men. That secret was going to die with me. The bodyguard, Marco, a bald man with a stoic face

Chadwick My fingers brushed against the plush fabric of the overpriced first-class airplane seat. My mom glanced out of the window frequently. I could tell she was nervous, but I didn't know why. I have known nothing about my father's whereabouts or his origins since the day I was born. Mom booked our flight. We were headed to Creek Island, a place I never knew existed on the world map until today. Tired of watching sappy movies, I took out the noise-canceling headphones while my mom quietly asked a flight attendant for a blanket. "Mom, how did you find out about Creek Island? Did you work there?" I asked, trying to know more about my father's family and also get rid of whatever worry and unease that was eating her up. She shriveled a little at my question, and her misery was a steel weight. Her hesitation to answer piqued my interest. My father must have been a very bad man. Perhaps I was a backyard baby or a product of rape. Although it was too late to worry about things that

Ashanti Conversation with Ken turned non-existent. I was mad at him and didn't want to see him after the despicable act he committed. Unfortunately, someone had to represent Chadwick at his son's PTA meeting. On Saturday morning, I went for a run and afterward, prepared to spend my morning at Elen’s school. Ken sent a message, pleading that I come to pick Elen up from the house because he was throwing a tantrum to go with me. Without saying a word to Ken who stood beside Elen looking like a lost puppy drenched in rain, I grabbed Elen's hand, booked an Uber, and headed to his school. The little boy bubbled with excitement and was proud to show me around his school. We got there quite early, and I headed to the designated area for sign-in and registration. I wrote down his name, Elen Greene, on the registration sheet. Then we entered the multipurpose room, and the chatter of parents and teachers filled the air. I felt a bit left out, knowing I wasn't Elen's legal guardian, and if C

AshantiI was eating my cereal slowly, trying my best not to stare at Harrison. He was comfortably sprawled on the couch, gaming controller in hand, totally engrossed in his game. He'd occasionally press buttons vigorously, tilt his head in sync with the game's movements, and let out loud cheers followed by boasts of victory.Inside, I wondered how he could remain so calm and collected. The thought alone that he was about to lose his best friend was suffocating; if I were in his position, guilt would have consumed me until I confessed.As if on cue, Harrison caught my gaze. We locked eyes momentarily, and I quickly put on a blank expression, diverting my attention to my cereal. He, too, turned away, scratching his face awkwardly, Then I focused on the magazine in front of me, filled with trivial gossip I had no interest in. Carmen lay on a rug, laptop on her lap, deeply immersed in a movie through her headphones. Beside her lay a notebook and pen, where she periodically scribbled h

“Fuck,” he whispered, his eyes fluttering in a sexual haze. His gaze was mad with lust, with molten desire. “Tell me what you want,” I whispered in his ear. “What does your cock crave? Tell me and I'll give it to you. I'll pleasure you till dawn and beyond." I pulled at his clothes, pushing them off his shoulders until his bare chest was exposed, and gasped as I felt his tongue swirl forward to nibble the base of my neck, kissing and biting, while his tongue plunged into my throat.My breath came in jagged gasps now and I felt the warmth radiating from his mouth, the heat flowing through my veins sent waves of excitement throughout my body."Don't tease me,” he groaned. “I’m too turned on to think straight. Let's go upstairs.”“No. I want it here.”Chadwick stared at me, a mischievous smile spreading across his lips. “Do you realize we can get caught if anyone decides to come downstairs?”"Then let's make sure no one does," I smiled back. “Let's be quiet like ninjas.” My breathing