Chapter 58 Wyatt returned home, clearly disheartened. “Im, what’s the matter? Did something go wrong? Damian, lounging on the sofa, eyed his brother’s sollen face. “No.” Wyatt sighed. “Renee gave me a gift…” “She did? show me! Damian perked up. Wyatt eyed Damian warily. “Why the sudden interest?” Damian reclined again and casually remarked, “I’m … Read more
Chapter 55 *RENEE* “Come here.“Marcelo beckoned at me. Ifrowned.“Why?” “just come.“His gaze was intense and compelling Reluctantly, I stood up and walked up to him… Without saying anything he handed the dryer to me. Does he want me to dry his hair? “Are you going to pretend your arms don’t work now?” I asked. “Haba.“He … Read more
Withnotaxis in sight on the drenched streets, Renee couldn’t want. She can through the downpour, her mind solely on reaching the nursing home Why would Nana leave during such a torrential rainstorm? “Renee!” A Ferrari pulled up beside her. The window lowered to rewal a young man’s face. Andrew looked at her with concem. “What … Read more
Chapter 39 *MARCELO She seemed serious about wanting to talk to me so I crossed my arms and asked. 1/2 She moved closer to me and brought out a recording. I frowned as she played the recording. “Congratulations to our first place winner, Renee Hudson.” “Mr Glenn,I’ve agreed to your offer to endorse STAR.I’ll even … Read more
Chapter 33 “MARCELO” As I headed for the door,Chud walked behind me. I side–eyed him to find him smiling as he walked me to the door. “Are you going to follow me to work?” asked tuming to face him. Heslong measly smile. “So Mrs King spent the night in your room. “He drawled. “I can … Read more
Chapter 32 “RENEE* I sighed, caught in the space between wakefulness and sleep. Topened my eyes and shut them back because my head was spinning It felt as if I was floating on clouds. Holding my head, slowly sat up.It took me a full minute to orient myself. The sight of a dark blanket and … Read more
“MARCELO I was initially in the center of the bed but I had to move to the left side. That center was once occupied by Bence, and it left behind her refreshing sweet scene It was a subtle yet indelible fragrance,piercing the air,seeping into my senses. Hur scent made me feel restless so 1 had to move to the left side. I couldn’t get any sleep so I picked up my iPad and went through my emails. Having gone through all of them, I had nothing left to do. I glanced at Renee who was curled up on the sofa,sound asleep How could she sleep so easily while being in the same room with me? Her entire presence was distracting for me Her presence was making me feel so hot, And then I recalled her instant rejection. I was her husband but she still wasn’t open to the idea of having sex with me. Fine, I never thought I’d ever see myself being interested in bedding ber And she wasn’t. That was upsetting Sighing, I switched off the lamp but than I recalled her beautiful face and I suddenly wanted to see it so I turned the lamp back on. Should I leave the lamp on?She could wake up at night wanting to use the restroom and might stumble if everywhere was pitch black. “What if she’s scared of the dark? I should just leave the lamp on I stared at her again,wondering why my heart was racing. This was so unsettling Andrew escocted Calverine to his room. There she embraced and kissed him passionately. “Catherine, I thought you were sick? Should I call a doctor?” “No…L..I think I’m on some aphrodisiac or something I just want to touch you.” Andrew paused, then responded eagerly to her kiss. As he kissed her he thought of one person. The only person that comes to his mind each time he had sex with anyone. Rence. He couldn’t help it Clothes littered the floor in no time. Catherine moved her hand down her fingers tickling the fine hair that sprinkled across his chest. She skimmed over one of his nipples, and it puckered under her touch. “Ah.“She breathed in delight. “Oh. “He responded, his voice hoarser He was watching her like a hawk,imagining Renee doing all this to him. She bit her lower lip and he groaned “Don’t stop. “He whispered. Feeling more wanton and enjoying the fact that she was badly turning him on, she moved her hand south over his smooth sin,over the bluffs and dips of his abdominal muscles. He tensed beneath her touch and her breathing accelerated. She reached the line of hair that led to her destination. “Here.“He said taking her hand, he wrapped it around his election. She gasped, thrilled. It was big and hard and velvet smooth all at once Her thumb brushed the tip and be closed his eyes, inhaling sharply Catherine tightened her hold enjoying the feel of him around her fingers, feeling the pulse within him. He turned,blazing eyes to her. Catherine’s brows were furrowed as she concentrated but her eyes were alive with wonder and desire her mouth a little slack as she moved her hand, finally finding her rhythm and driving Andrew wild, … Read more
Chapter 24 *MARCELO I sat on the opulent cosewood chair, sipping a glass of water. When Renee bumped into me earlier, I was surprised I didn’t find that disgusting Her body had been so soft against me and when I told her to touch me,I meant it I swallowed recalled the strong desire 1 felt to press her against the wall. Heck, I still felt that desire. My teeth clenched, felt slightly irritated that I had no idea what this woman was doing to me Suddenly, the bathroom door cracked open,slightly, and Renee’s voice tinged with unease,came through “E Mr King I didn’t bring any clothes m.Can you help me?” Trolled my eyes.“You know, you can just come out and go get clothes,right?There are some spare clothes in the store house for everyone I’m your husband so perhaps it’s time you start getting comfortable with being naked around me “I replied. I was curious about her whole body. RENEE+ knew that was inevitable but I wasn’t ready yet. “I…can you give me some time to get used to that idea?Please help me get some clothes.” “Nope’m a total douche so I won’t be helping you.” Seriously? Why did he have to hold onto grudges like this? I said this days ago and he was still formenting me with it! Frustrated by his stubbornness, I clenched my teeth in annoyance. Despite my irritation,I needed his help. couldn’t go out naked and merely wrapping myself in a towel would only attract more attention. There were so many people in this house and I didn’t want anyone seeing me in a towel. I decided to taunt him. “Mr King.I apologize for the other day. But if you’re not going to help me out then I’m going to walk out of your room in just a towel Mind you, it’s barely covering the.” “What does that have to do with me?” I bit my lower lip. Surely he has to be a bit protective of me I walked out of the bathroom and stood in front of the bathroom door. “Do you really want me to go out like this?” He gazed at me and if I wasn’t mistaken, I’d said he looked flustered. Then he reached for the telecom and ordered. “Get my wife some spare clothes.” I smiled. Thank you.” “Go back to the bathroom and wait.You’re very distracting.“He ordered, coldly. I nodded and quickly did as I was told. wwwww Few minutes later, I heard a knock on the bathroom door, opened it to see him stretching some clothes to me. reached out to take it but my fingers touched it. We both withdrew immediately I grabbed the clothes and quickly shot the door. Marcelo makes me feel so much tingling sensation sometimes, most of the time really. And I really wasn’t ready to face those sensation. When I emerged from the bathroom again,now fully clothed,I saw him seated in his wheelchair. He was rhythmically tapping on the table his face an indifferent mask yet with a trace of inquiry. “Care to explain how you got into my room,iny bathroom soaking wet?” I swallowed and replied.“I accidentally fell in the pond.” At that moment, we heard a commotion outside. It seemed like the show had just begun. “Eneed to check something “I sold, making my way to the door. But Marcelo extended his long leg from the wheelclsar,effectively blocking her pals. I turned to face him to see him eyebrow raised, he definitely wanted me to explain more of how I fell into the pond. Batt was expered to see the outcome of Callierine’s scheme. “Mr King will you like to come with me?There’s a spectacle unfolding outside.“1 let out inamcently. Marcelo tapped on the armrest, silently indicated for me to push his wheelchair, Cutside, the corridor was abuzz with activity. A crowd had gathered near the room where Renee and Catherine had their encounter, their voices filled with excitement and curiosity, … Read more
v Chapter 19 *RENEE* The food on the tray cooled, its aroma fading. After half an hour, 1 presented both the original and my translation to Marcelo. “I’m done translating it.” Marcelo can with a grunt,motioning for me to set it aside. He seemed uninterested in reading it immediately. I stared at him for a moment and then asked, tentatively. “You’re investigating Venus Bar?Why?Are you interested in owning it?” Attempts had been made to own Venus Bar over the years. Afterall it was the most successful bar in the country and who wouldn’t want to own a bar frequented by the elites. “I owe you a wedding gift.“He lifted up h that ber and gifting it to you.” My lips parted in shock his head and stared at me,nonchalantly. “I have to at least act as your husband right so I’m thinking of buying I wonder how he’d feel to know that the bar is already mine It was actually laughable. He wanted to gift me something I already own? Marcio’s unexpected proposition to acquire Venus Bar seemed like a veiled challenge. Mr King Surely, you must be joking.I really have no interest in bars and you don’t need to give me a wedding gift.“I responded with a feigned smile. “I think you look clever enough to manage it.” 1blinford. I have to stop him “I still think there’s no need to give me anything. Afterall didn’t give you a gift too..” “You can still give me something.“He cut in. Give him something? What could I possibly give lam? He remained undeterred and continued. “You haven’t given me a gift so please do I frowned. Since when did we get so close as giving each other gifts. pressed an solemnly.. “Mr King, as you already known, I’m not really a Hudson and I do not have their support either in any way so I don’t have the money to give you Anything” “Once Venus Bar is yours. You’ll have plenty of money,” I was at a loss for words. Why was he so determined to suddenly make me rich? Was it because of how he witnessed the Hudson treatment of me? I was already set on building a name for myself and I didn’t need his help of the Hudsons. Wanting to end this conversation, I remarked. “Alright then, you can get the bar if you want reach the owner. “I left the study calmly. *MARCELO I stared at Renee as she left my study. I had detected a blend of discomfort and resistance in her demeanor. It seemed like we were engaged in an unspoken contest,with Renee confident that I would never find out the owner of the bar. I chuckled. She might be smart but her smartness couldn’t be compared to mine RENEE In my room I I sat on the bed still thinking about earlier. Marcelo’s motives seemed suspicious. … Read more
Chapter 18 “RENET” ‘Aren’t you usually more assertive?“Marcelo suddenly snorted,contemptuously. His words left me perplexed. “You seerned quite pitiful at the banquet when you were bring slandered by you own family?“He reached out and gently held my chin as he spoke I gulped and struggled to break free from his touch but eventually, I just allowed him study me, Memories of Rocco and Grace’s actions brought a cold sensation to my heart, as if a void had opened, ushering in a chilling wind. Though it wasn’t a major issue it was still unpleasant. “I wasn’t being assertive or pitiful just didn’t want to malo any more tre scene. I’m quite known for my gentleness and decorum in our social circle. I would never let them get the best of me.“**** He withdrew his hand and ordered. “Get in the car.” I was pretty used to his unpredictable nature, so I didn’t question his request.I rubbed my chin and got into the car. *MARCELO I glanced at Renee who was sitting beside me. I was suddenly curious about her. Very curious 1 wanted to know how her life had been. With what the Hudsons displayed in public, it was evident that they had always treated Renee badly. I wanted to know how bad. But most importantly, I felt proud of her Proud of how she carries herself. And when she played the banjo! Tuck She had been glowing. *suddenly caught myself smiling and I stopped. This marriage idea of my mother might not be so bad afterall. I returned to my study and face jason a call. I made a small request to him which made the punk chucked. “Marcel, this is the first time you’re doing something for a woman Do you perhaps have feelings for her already?” “Stop being stupid.“1 snapped. “Fine, fine.I’ll get on it right away.” A knock came from the door and I was a bit startled. “Come in.“I let out. Renee walked in, carrying a tray. On it was a ceramic bowl and she had a smile on her lips. I can’t get over how beautiful her smile was Praised an eyebrow at her in silent inquiry. Since our marriage, we had maintained our distance. This was the first time Rener had approached me on her own account. “… brought you a midnight snack “Renee said.“As my way of thanking you for today.” I grind as I watched her placed the tray carefully on the corner of my rosewood desi Her manners were flawless poised yet not stiff,dignified yet approachable. I couldn’t take my eyes off her.She was truly captivating. Litting the ball was greeted by the rich smell of seafood. It was a bowl of abalone and seafood compre I set the lid aside, folded my arms and reclined in my chair as I observed ber she looked nervous now. “Don’t you like it?Chad told me that you love to have these at night! “This dish was prepared by our chrl.“1 pointed out and sat up “So you’re thanking me with something that’s already mine?“I snorted. I couldn’t understand it too but … Read more