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His wife who sat at the other end of the table, started to talk, “Niko is quite known in the business world. My husband encountered him early this heat at a conference . He couldn’t stop talking about him afterwards.“ She explained on behalf of her husband, Sebastian. After Sebastian’s laugh went down, he drank a bit of water before he snapped his fingers, “I am still get surprised that you consider Niko to be a worthy opponent.” Sly’s frown deepened. “What do you mean?” “I know he has attained a level of influence here in this city, but Bro, he’s no match for you Sly did not expect the new turn that his brother had now taken in his defense and he looked at him in wary of what he was about to do next. “Do you need my help, Son?” Sly’s father asked. “What do you want us to do?” A wide grin spread out on Sly’s face as he sat upright and drew himself closer to the dining table, then, he leant his elbows on it. His brother dropped his spoon and folded his arms on his chest. The res
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“Yes, Sly. You do” “I spent about three hours on the cold road, stuck in this miserable cold without any form of clothing on.” Sky explained, as a hand went up to his forehead. He caressed his forehead, trying to feel the crease of worry that has already showed up on his face. He nibbled on his lower lips. There was a soft chuckle behind him. “I saw what you did when you arrived, Sly” The voice behind him said. “You greeted my son, acknowledged my husband and walked past me as though you were not aware that I was there too” Sly fell his heart sink into him as the voice spoke but he quickly recollected himself. He was not going to give her the pleasure of seeing the effect that her words had on him Rather, he maintained a poker faced expression and drew in a sharp breathe. Then, he spinned around and turned to face her. It was Dianne. His younger brother’s wife. It was she that made it hard for him to come home. She lived in the large family house with her husband and her kid. The
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“No?” “I mean, Yes , of course. I would tell you immediately If anything was up. The truth of it or is that there is really nothing wrong with men “ “I met you crying by the corner of the kitchen” “I was only sniffing. No—I mean, it wasn’t quite serious. I think it’s my regular mood swings” She said softly. “Mood swings?” Sebastian’s eyebrows rose in disbelief as she spoke. She nodded vigorously as though she was also trying to convince herself that she was not lying. “It’s the eve of my monthly period. Have you forgotten? “ She looked up at him, trying to mask the way they she truly felt,. “You Know how hard it gets for me to put my emotions under control, Don’t you?” Sebastian stared down at her without any word and he nodded slowly. A moment of silence ensued between both of them as Sebastian pulled her into a hug and rubbed his hand in circles around her back. “Did Sly come in here?” He asked. As soon as she heard Sly’s name, her breath quickened and she looked away, suck
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One thing was clear, she was very upset with Richard. She could no longer hide how angry she was. Beyond her anger, there was something else she felt about what he had done to her and that was disappointment. She was disappointed that despite the promises that they both made to each other concerning how they were going to run their relationship without secrets, he went ahead to keep a particular issue away from her. As she glanced up at him, she bit hard on her lips. “You can talk to me, My love” Richard urged her gently. He reached out and placed a hand on her right have which was closest to him. “Babe” “Yes, My love” Richard drew his seat closer to her. Elise fiddled with the hem of her shirt and said, “Do you think I am okay?” Richard shoke his head. “I would never think that. You have been unusually quiet ever since we sat at the table for breakfast” “What do you think could be the issue with me? Why do you think I’m not as lively as I should be?” Richard paused, hesitant.
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For split second, Richard was scared that he had lost Elise. He did not know when he started tearing up front the thought of everything that could happen to him if Elise left him in the end. He had grown so attached to her that he did not see himself being with anyone else besides her. “I don’t have anything to say that will justify me” “Just let it out” Elise said, still sobbing. “I am not who you think I am” Richard blurted. He paused after talking because he wanted to observe her reaction to it before he would go on to tell her the rest of the things he had to say. Her facial expression was blank and he could not decipher what was running through her mind as she looked at him. “I’m ready” She said calmly. “Tell me about this part of you that I am not aware of” He let out a harsh breath and adjusted the lapels of his jacket. “Niko does not own the company” Richard said. “,The truth is that—” “You do?” Elise cut in, eying him with disbelief. Her voice had undertones of sarcasm
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“I wonder what this is” She snickered “Hush!” He said dryly “You will definitely find out soon” “At least,” She said “Give me an hint” “It’s in your hands. Open up, pretty” She glared at him in mock annoyance before she returned her attention back to the package in front of her and she continued unwrapping it. When she finally saw what it was, an audible gasp escaped her throat and her eyes few wider in surprise. “A painting?” She asked in disbelief. Richard nodded. He was now amused by her reaction to what she had seen. “Who did this?” “Yours truly” He winked at her and tapped on his chest. “This is so nice” Elise said as she ran her fingers over the small, framed painting. Richard cleared his throat. “Why do I feel like you don’t believe me?” There was a glint of mischief in his eyes as he spoke. “I do!” “Okay?” He snapped his fingers with a chuckle and went on to explain to her how the painting in her hands were one of the best he had ever done. As he recounted with no
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She stepped aside in shock and watched as he grabbed Richard’s hands in a cry of terror. It was Niko. He looked different from what he was usually like. His hair was messy and his shirt was rumbled as though he had hurriedly put it on. “It is finally happening” He panted. His forehead was beaded with sweat. As soon as Elise saw him, fear hit her like icy water. She was beyond alarmed. She gently locked the door behind her. Richard was calm. “What exactly is going on?” “Sly!” Niko said in ragged voice. He was almost at the point of crying. Richard got hint on the started of things and he carted Niko away to the couch. Elise, without a word, hurried into the kitchen to get a glass of water. Worry gnawed at her as she took out a cold bottle of water and poured it out into the glass cup. She tried to think of what could possibly make Niko so unsettled that he had to show up at their apartment that late in the night. By the time she was out, Niko was quiet. He sat with his hands f
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As she busied herself at the counter, she noticed that the stranger was uneasy. She hadn’t missed the how his gaze kept darting to the door almost as often as hers did, as if he were waiting for someone or didn’t want to be taken by surprise. Maybe he was military intelligence or an undercover agent. She told herself. Immediately, that idea made her frown. The last thing she needed was military intelligence to show up on the island. She told herself not to let her imagination run wild. A lot of ex-military guys came to the island to relax and let off steam. Since the location had become a popular destination for bachelor and bachelorette parties, there was usually a good deal of action available for anyone who wanted to find it. But this man didn’t seem interested in escaping reality with alcohol or with women, so what was his story? He seemed very uninterested in his environment, only paying attention to the drink in his hands and the door across him. She yawned and clasped a
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The next few days went by in a whir of emotions for Elise and Richard. As Richard drove down the sunny road, Elise’s nerves were palpable. She fidgeted with her fingers and sighed deeply. “Are you okay?”Elise spoke up, her voice laced with worry. “My Mom is going to be disappointed in me, she had always envisioned something else for me.”Richard turned and met her eyes. “We have nothing to lose, Elise. We love each other, and that’s all that matters. Elise, don’t worry. It’ll be okay. We’ve got this.”“I just don’t want her to be disappointed in me. I feel like I should have told her before now,” Elise replied, her voice wavering.Richard took one hand off the steering wheel to reach over and take Elise’s hand.“She loves you, Elise. She’ll be happy for you once she sees how happy we are.”Elise squeezed Richard’s hand and smiled. “You’re right. I’m probably just overthinking it.”As they arrived at the residence, they were welcomed by the high gates that led to the luxurious mansi
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James’ wife, Susan, had been sitting quietly during Richard’s announcement, but as soon as he spoke the words “Hûlio is my father,” her eyes widened in shock. She had always assumed Richard was a lost cause, coming from a poor family and with no connections to speak of. But now, it seemed, he was from a wealthy bloodline.Susan’s first instinct was to make up for her previous bad character by offering something valuable to Richard. “Richard, my daughter Elise is also unmarried. I propose that you take her as your wife,” she said, smiling sweetly.Richard was taken aback by the sudden proposal. He had been secretly dating Elise for months, but Susan didn’t know that. He shook his head, declining politely. “Thank you for the offer, but I cannot accept. I have other plans.”Susan’s smile faltered for a moment before she put on a gracious façade once again. “Of course, I understand. We will do everything we can to help you reconnect with your family,” she said, still trying to make up for
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The rich office of Hûlio was a grand affair, decked with lavish furnishings and ornate decorations. The walls were adorned with artwork and photographs of his family, giving a glimpse into the life of luxury that he lived. A large mahogany desk dominated the center of the room, on which sat an array of expensive gadgets and trinkets.Hûlio sat at his desk, pouring over old family documents when Rue entered the room.“Sir, I received a rather peculiar email today,” she said.Hûlio looked up from the papers and raised a questioning eyebrow.“It seems that an anonymous person claims to have found your lost son,” Rue continued.Hûlio’s eyes widened in surprise. “My son? But he was kidnapped when he was only 10 years old. How could he be found now?”“That’s what the sender of the email claims, sir. They are requesting a meeting at an open field to prove their claims,” Rue explained. Hûlio leaned back in his chair and lit a cigarette, his thoughts racing. Could this be real? Could his long
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As Elise stepped into her room, she closed the door behind her, making sure that her boyfriend Richard’s palm tree-patterned shirt was folded and placed beside her bed. The dim light from the bedside lamp created a peaceful atmosphere that made her feel relaxed. The apartment was small but cozy, with walls decorated with various paintings of the sunset, flowers, and the Eiffel Tower. She walked towards the mirror, and she could see her reflection, appreciating how her olive-toned skin glowed. She was wearing a cream tank top and her hair was tied in a bun.As she began her skincare routine, she applied her favorite cleanser in circular motions, ensuring it was thoroughly massaged into her skin. A faint fragrance of lavender from the lotion she was using soon filled the room. She enjoyed the calmness of the room as the music from the speaker on the shelf played softly in the background.As she continued massaging her face, her phone rang. Elise hesitated, assuming it was probably her
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As Elise cuddled close to Richard, she felt the warmth of his body and the softness of the blanket they shared. They made small talk about the movie, commenting on the plot and the scares. Despite the creepy atmosphere, they both felt relaxed in each other’s company.However, as Richard stayed up after Elise went to bed, the mood in the room changed. His thoughts turned to the stranger he had bumped into at the airport, and the picture of his face kept flashing in his mind. The news about Sly being a direct heir of Hulio Adiento added to the sense of unease in the room. The image of Hulio’s face on the TV screen sent shivers down Richard’s spine as he tried to make sense of the coincidence.Lost in thought, Richard eventually headed to bed with a sinking feeling, wondering what the next day would bring.As Richard stepped out of his house, the sun was shining brightly in the sky, and a cool breeze blew across his face. He closed the door behind him, took a deep breath and started walk
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It was not long before avoiding his work calls and watching the news in fear that he might be wanted by the police. His room was dark and messy, with clothes piled up on the floor and empty bottles scattered around. He didn’t care about anything anymore, not even himself.His thoughts were disturbed, swirling around in his head like a storm. He couldn’t believe what he had done, and he didn’t know how to face the consequences. All he knew was that he was a monster, and that he deserved to be punishedAfter two days of locking himself in his apartment he decided to speak up about what he has done and he visited his family house very early the following morning.One thing that had always in endeared him to this house where he spent most of his childhood was that it reeked of wealth. Sly’s family home was a mansion surrounded by lush green gardens, a swimming pool, and a fleet of luxury cars parked outside. The front door was adorned with a grand entrance, and the marble floors shimmer
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It took a while before he could lift her off the wet ground and trudge through the quiet woods to the main road where his police vehicle had been parked. He carefully opened it up and out her in the back seat before he ran over to the other side of the car and got into the driver’s seat.He took her to the hospital immediately, where she was treated for her injuries and given a rape kit.As she lay in the hospital bed, Elise’s mind was consumed by the horror of what had happened. She couldn’t believe that Sly, someone she had trusted so deeply, could have done something so vile.The following morning, Hanna laid on the hospital bed, her body feeling violated and her mind consumed with the memory of the brutal attack. Her eyes were closed, but she wasn’t asleep – she was lost in thought, replaying the incident over and over in her head.The room was quiet except for the soft hum of medical equipment. The walls were painted a pale blue, and there was a small window that looked out onto
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He tugged harder on her belt, her body pressing up further against his. He grabbed her hair in his fist and balled it up. He drew her head back and looked at her. She began to cry, to plead.“Please don’t,” She said. “Please.”“Shut up.”He kissed her again and this time, he inserted his tongue in her mouth. By pleading, she had left herself open to this. Again he pulled her head back roughly. “Kiss back,” he said.And I did.When he was satisfied, he stopped and tried to work the latch on Her belt. It was a belt with a strange buckle and he couldn’t figure it out. To have him let go of her, for him to leave her alone, she said, “Let me, I’ll do it.”He watched her.When she was done, he unzipped the jeans she wore.“Now take off your shirt.”She had a cardigan sweater on. She took that off. He reached over to help unbutton her shirt. He fumbled.“I’ll do it,” She said again.She unbuttoned the oxford-cloth shirt and, like the cardigan, She peeled it back from her body. It was like
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He stated down at her with so much intensity in his eyes.It terrified the hell out of her as crossed both legs over her and sat on her thigh.“What are you trying to do? I need—” She got cut off as his strong palms came heavily on her mouth, sitting out her voice. “Hanna!” Sly growled. “Can you not see that I am madly in love with you?” He said His voice reverberated through the woods and bounded back to them.Cold sweat trickled down the Hanna’s neck as she locked eyes with himShe was numb.He released his hand from her mouth.I screamed. Quickly. Abruptly.The struggle began. She rose her feet in difficulty.He covered her mouth again. He kneed her in the back of her legs so that she would fall down. “You don’t get it, Hanna. I have fallen in love with you and if I don’t taste you first I will not be happy when I leave the island” He said in a bitter voice She struggled some more, trying to push off his weight from her almost tired body.His threat rang out into the air. It was
