His hand reached for the nape of my neck, pulling me closer to his face. I whimpered, trying to move away, but he held me firmly. "Listen here, princess. I won't let some pathetic whore ruin my family. So, you'll stay silent and do exactly what I tell you to. Because if you don't, I won't hesitate to fuck you into this bed and leave you alone and broken. Understand?" He growled. ******* When Enzo saw Avelina walking down the aisle instead of his lover, he realized his grandmother had deceived him. Despite his anger, he knew he couldn't change it. He would have to marry her if he wanted to take over the family's business. She had won. As the priest declared them husband and wife, he stared at Avelina, realizing she'd known all along. She'd infiltrated his family for money, a true gold-digger. But she'd married her worst nightmare. Avelina Marquez, once Margaret Salvatore's caregiver, owed her everything. She had removed her from the shackles of poverty and paid off her family's mortgage after her father's death, she forever feels indebted to the older woman. When Margaret's dying wish was for Avelina to marry her grandson, she couldn't refuse, unaware he didn't consent. He vowed revenge, but would she prevail in this unexpected union? "I would make your life a living hell Avelina Marquez. Mark my words." Enzo gritted out as he stormed out of the room.
View MoreA V E L I N AI shook my head in disbelief. "You want to file for custody?" My ears were ringing, and everything was happening too fast."I don't want to, but if I have to, I will."I couldn't believe my ears. "So, this was your plan, right? Get close to the kids, and then threaten me that you would have the rights to them.""No, that's not–""It's exactly that. Don't try to deny it. I'm stupid for even considering trusting you." I scoffed, throwing the plate on the counter."I never planned any of this, Avelina. Why are you so difficult? The kids know nothing about our past, why are you hellbent on dragging them into it? They don't deserve this. You're only been selfish for bringing them into the mix."His words pierced through my chest, and I gasped. I didn't know what hurt me the most. The fact that he was threatening me, or the fact that he was right."What do you want me to do? Lie to them about you? Tell them that you didn't exist? What if they started asking about you, and I to
A V E L I N AI was seated in the dining room, watching Autumn and Lorenzo play outside. He'd been trying to make her laugh, and she was eating it up.She had so much love in her heart, and seeing her being affectionate towards him made me have a mixture of emotions. I was proud that she was a sweet and kind person. However, it broke my heart that she had a connection with the man who'd abandoned her.Lorenzo was sitting beside her, holding the ball as she tried to throw it into the basket. Zion was not too far away either, he was playing by himself in the sandbox. He had a toy truck in his hands and kept driving it through the sand.Lorenzo got up and took the basket, carrying it towards the garden. Autumn followed behind him and he began to teach her how to throw it in.The sight was bittersweet, and it reminded of the days when we used to be a happy family. Just us two. Before he ruined it all. I imagined him being there for the twins since birth, how perfectly the role of a fathe
A V E L I N AI spent the whole day at the office, and when it was time to pick the twins up, I quickly went to the day care center and signed them out.We got into the car and drove home. After pulling into the driveway, I shut the engine and stepped out. The kids and I walked into the house, and I led them to their room.They sat on the floor, while I unpacked their backpacks. "What did you do today?""We colored, played and took a nap.""That's good.""Can we have ice cream?" Autumn asked."I don't think so. It's not time for ice cream yet. Maybe later, okay?"She nodded. "Can we go play in the garden?""Of course. Go."They stood up and ran out of the room. I decided to use my little time to go take a shower and prepare dinner.I went to my room, and entered the bathroom. I stripped off my clothes and got into the tub. I relaxed, enjoying the hot water against my skin. It had been a long day and I couldn't wait to go to bed.After taking my time, I shut the water and stepped out.
A V E L I N AThe next morning, the twins were seated at the breakfast table, eating their pancakes.I had already finished mine, and was waiting for the kids.When the doorbell rang, I froze. Was it him? I got up from the chair, and walked towards the front door.I looked out the window and saw that it was a delivery guy. I opened the door, and signed the paper, thanking him.After shutting the door, I looked at the bouquet of flowers in my hand. They were beautiful.I read the card.'Your favorite flowers because of you, you're my favorite.- L.'I sighed, throwing the flowers into the trash bin."Who is it, mommy?" Autumn asked.I smiled, "No one, baby. Eat your food. Mommy has to run some errands."She nodded and went back to eating. I walked upstairs to my room and took a quick shower, before heading to the closet to pick an outfit.After getting dressed, I put on some makeup and fixed my hair. My phone dinged.Carina: Are you still mad at me?I sighed. I regretted the heated con
A V E L I N AIt was 8pm, the kids were already in bed.Carina had left and I was in the living room, trying to focus on the novel I was reading. But, I was failing.My mind was elsewhere.It was a while since I was left alone to my thoughts and it wasn't a good thing. I had too many thoughts running around my head.I hated that he was back. I really did.There was no way in hell that I was going to let him into my house.He lost his rights the day he chose to believe the lies instead of trusting me.If he hadn't chosen to listen to the lies and investigate the matter, he would've known that I hadn't cheated on him.Five years.He had five years to come back and fix the damage he did.And now, he's back.Asking for forgiveness.I was so mad at him, it hurt.I closed the book and rubbed my temple. This wasn't the right time to lose my mind. I couldn't afford to think about the past. I had the future of the twins to worry about. I couldn't afford to have him messing things up.I couldn'
A V E L I N AIt felt like I was dreaming. I didn't want to believe it, and I didn't want it to be true.Of all the people in the world, I didn't want him to live next door. I didn't want him to be anywhere near me.My shock was immediately filled with anger, rage, every strong angry emotion a person could feel all at once. I didn't know what to say."Aren't you going to invite me in?", he asked, tilting his head.I looked inside to see the twins happily eating their food, but Carina's attention was on me.To not let them notice what was going on, I jammed the door shut, turning to face him. "What the fuck are you doing in my house, Lorenzo?" I hissed, keeping my voice down."Is that how to greet your new neighbor who is just been nice?" His voice was calm, his lips curved in a smirk."This isn't a fucking game! You're not supposed to be here." I whispered furiously.He ignored my question and looked past my shoulder, "Can I come in?"I looked at him like he was crazy. "Hell to the fu
A V E L I N AThe mansion next to mine hasn't been bought and has been vacant for two years. It was a four story building, and a lot more bigger than mine. Although, I loved mine better.Imagine my shock, seeing the house that has been empty for a few years, now being occupied by someone. It was a Saturday morning and I was the first to wake up. Carina and the kids were still fast asleep.My morning routine would usually be to wake up at six o'clock, drink coffee, eat breakfast and head to the gym. But, for some reasons I wasn't fazed. I was so eager to know who bought the house, I went straight out and decided to do my routine later.The weather was cool, and the sky was clear. I looked down at my feet and saw the sun shining over my black sneakers.I looked across the street and saw the huge white door, which was closed. I couldn't help myself but to go and look.As I came closer, a big black mat with the words, 'welcome' engraved on it caught my eye. The house was clean and beaut
A V E L I N ASasha was even much younger than I imagined. Raphael was thirty five and Sasha looked no older than nineteen.What was he doing having sex with s girl so young?Sasha was a dark skin beautiful girl with a dyed red hair and a flawless skim. Tattoos literally littered her skin, but behind her outrageous look, her eyes gave off just how innocent she was.I had made researches about her and it didn't take me long to track and location. I found her at the club downtown, she was a bartender. Someone who didn't know her wouldn't have guessed she was pregnant, she had a cute little bump and her work apron covering it.She didn't look surprised to see me, of anything, there was fear written on her face. "I swear I wasn't in on it. I was never in support of it. Don't arrest me, please." She begged as soon as I was able to get her to a quiet place.Carina was right beside me, refusing to let me do this alone after I told her everything about Raphael's hidden intentions. She was mad
L O R E N Z O The past three weeks have been the most hardest and heart wrenching weeks for me. Seeing her face, seeing her break down in front of me and trying so hard to prove her innocence. And I never believed her. For the past five years, I had never thought of the possibility of all these been a lie. Giovanni never liked Avelina, what were the possibilities that he would fuck her? Or that she would let him? Avelina was right. I never trusted her. I was quick to believe the words from my idiotic brother who would do anything to tarnish her image just to get back at me, over her words. Thinking back to it, I had been stupid. And, if only I could turn the hands of time, and handled it better than I did. The truth sat on my desk, glaring at my face and screaming how stupid and dumb I was. I had hired a investigator that could do a thorough research and investigate more on the photos that Giovanni had claimed were s picture of himself and Avelina fucking. "It's all photoshopp
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