"Envy is a gun with a faulty breech-lock which flares back and burns the gunner."
As their happy week ended, or their honeymoon as Genevieve liked to call it, they were back at home. She was currently chatting with Lucy and her Mama Emilia at their living room, having finished distributing their gifts to their friends.
Laughter and different chatters were heard all over the place. The previously quiet and calm home was now loud and full of energy. The workers who worked for the quiet man was now smiling at him and his wife, talking about their vacation and all of the sights they visited.
The place was warm and as Alvaro wandered his eyes around, his gaze finally settled on his wife
"Maybe home is nothing but two arms holding you tight when you're at your worst.""But do you think she has some ulterior motive, or anything?" Lucy asked as Genevieve gazed at her. They were under the shade of a tree in the barn, watching the animals moo and neigh at each other, seemingly playing.They were talking about Evie and Alvaro, as usual, but also the things that Evie observed whenever she was with Alvaro in the company building.Particularly Astrid.Evie was weirded out by the continuous stares and gazes from her. It's been weeks since it started. It wasn't a bad stare, not an angry glare either, but somethin
"The first step to receiving an answer is being brave enough to ask a question."'What is happening?'Evie asked herself. Her fingers tapping against the table, creating noise amongst the utensils. She could feel her legs shaking, her knees bouncing up and down, almost hitting the bottom of the table.There was an air conditioner somewhere in this four-walled, expensive looking room. But somehow, Genevieve could still feel cold sweat embracing her body.She was a nervous wreck, while the person she was with was calm and collected.Seated across her was none other than Astrid Castillo, with her shiny red li
"Enemies are always closer than they seem. Remember that the wolf once dressed as a sheep."Genevieve blinked. She was taken aback by the question that left Astrid's lips.She really needed to get her eyes checked. She's always seeing things, here and there. It makes her wary of things that aren't there."Y-yes... he does." she answered in a quiet voice. She wasn't sure if she wanted to boast how kindhearted Alvaro is, or if she wanted to keep him to herself.She decided on the former. Unaware of the big mistake."He makes sure that I eat healthy and properl
"In your eyes, I saw the sunshine, the moon gleam, and the flowers sway in the wind. I saw a love that will never end, because I'll be there to protect it. And you.""Te amo." Alvaro whispered, with a peck on Evie's forehead.[I love you]"Te amo, mi amor." again, on her cheeks this time. Quick pecks were given to the woman who was giggling in delight. "Te amo, te amo.""You'll be late..." Evie's sweet voice reached his ears. Frankly, he didn't care. He could choose not to leave at all today. Work can wait.Their bodies engulfed in each other, the bare skin caressing the other. It was such a sweet moment between
"I'll be there, watching and waiting. Keeping to the shadows. But when you need me, I'll step out of the dark and protect what's mine."Knees bouncing, fingers endlessly tapping his table, lips almost bleeding from biting too hard. Alvaro's heart was beating so hard he could almost hear it. It felt like it was going to jump out of his chest.The papers given to him by Dario Espinosa were scattered at his desk. Pictures, places, certificates of birth, contracts.Everything was so overwhelming. But that wasn't what worried him so.It was his wife. Genevieve's well-being was on the line.
"Sometimes it doesn't matter what we do, or where we go. Just being with you is enough to make my heart burst in happiness.""Do you have everything you need, niña?" Emilia asked her lovely daughter as her eyes went through the stuff the couple would bring to their camping trip."Si, mama."[Yes, mama]Evie answered, smiling at her mom. It was a bright day, and she was excited for their camping trip. The couple waited until Alvaro didn't have much work in the company, and when the weather is the perfect weather for an outdoor trip.Evie's mind went back to past week, when they went to a museum once Alvaro finished work.
"Stay by my side until everything is alright. Stay here, in your peace. Stay with me."As the two of them fixed their things to go, Genevieve looked back at her husband. His broad back, looking so sturdy and nice to lean on, she smiled.Their camping trip was so much fun.They spent the night making s'mores, talking about anything, with their pets constantly wanting to eat the grilled food. She sat on Alvaro's lap the whole time, her rightful place, and she could still feel his heart beating against her back.It was such a perfect way to spend the night under the stars.
"To love is to destroy, and that to be loved is sought to be destroyed."Genevieve's eyes observed the table full of delicacies. From cream to chocolate, to some that are even fruit flavored. They all looked so delicious.Her eyes went back to the person in front of her after looking at the mouth-watering food.Astrid.She was now at her house-scratch that, this was an estate. Much bigger than their home. With even a small maze by the garden and a greenhouse not too far away. She was pretty sure there was also a pool somewhere here.The place had a touch of mediev