Serena POVLeopold took me to his apartment in an elite area of Santa Clara. For a moment, my eyes didn't blink at the skyscraper called The Hills Sky.It didn't cross my mind that he lived in a notoriously elite apartment complex whose owners were mostly humans with deep pockets. I knew Leopold was old money. However, I still didn't expect him to be one owner of this luxury apartment.His steps were steady, but his gaze was piercing, playing on the worry inside me.Since earlier, Leopold has clung to me like a shadow that wouldn't leave. Not a word escaped his lips as he led me away from the house.“Let me check.” Leopold's voice was calm yet firm as he set me down on the sofa and squatted before me. His eyes searched my neck with an intensity that sent chills down my spine. “Who is he, Serena?” “It doesn't matter,” I replied, trying to contain the tremor in my voice.His eyes delved into every secret that lay behind my words. “It matters, because I need his name and address, so I c
Serena POVLeopold pushed me to the kitchen island. He flipped me over and pushed me down onto the counter.As soon as I kissed him back, all my defenses came crashing down. When Leopold wrapped his tongue around mine, I let instinct take over.No more tender kisses.Leopold kissed me hard, reminding me of his kisses that I had always longed for. I open myself up even more, giving Leopold the opportunity to do whatever he wants.“Fuck, Serena. You're so hot. I miss you, baby.” Leopold collapsed on top of me. “I really, really miss you.”“Yes,” I said with difficulty. My head felt dizzy, probably from drinking too much white wine at the pub.“Tell me how much you miss me.” His husky voice aroused my instincts. His fingers trailed down my waist and stroked just below my stomach. I'm like a crazy person. I don't know what's happening, but it's as if something is pushing me to surrender to him. My trembling right hand grabbed his hand and guided it to my pussy. My body stiffened as Leopo
Leopold POVI couldn't help but smile. It was challenging to describe my feelings. It was like being in heaven; right now, Serena was here, in my arms.I came to see Serena in the hope that she would forgive me. However, that bastard almost made me a murderer instead.I wouldn't have any regrets if I had to finish him off, considering how close he came to taking Serena's life. I shooed him away, not wanting him to ruin my happiness.I don't know how long I kept smiling like a madman. Since earlier, my morning's activity has been just watching Serena sleep in my arms.Serena was so beautiful. And I love her so much.“Babe,” I whispered as I kissed her smooth, mochi-like cheek.Serena looked at me with a sleepy expression. So adorable. How stupid of me to have wasted all this!“I still miss you.” I hugged her tightly, eager to show her some affection.She smiled a little. “It's been a long night. Aren't you tired?”I kissed her cute nose. “Don't underestimate my strength. I may be old,
Serena POVWhen he loved me back, why wasn't I excited?I should have been happy to hear Leopold declare his love. However, all the words of love and affection were stuck in my throat. My body obeyed his wishes, but my heart didn't follow suit.I let out a long sigh as I massaged my head, which was in a lot of pain. Lately, dizziness has been attacking me easily, and nausea often comes in the morning. Plus, my mood fluctuates for no apparent reason. I tried to chase away the bad thoughts by doing all the things I liked, but to no avail. “So tired.” I sighed softly while putting down the new dress design sketch I had just made this morning. Looking at the wedding dress design, I thought of my late mother. My mother's artistic blood runs deep in me.In the past, my late mother wanted me to become a designer. However, I couldn't realize her last dream. My father forced me to go to Stanford University so that he would have something to brag about in front of his colleagues.“Serena, are
Leopold POV“What are you doing here?” I hissed low as Amanda casually stood on Serena's porch. I couldn't tear my eyes away from Serena, who remained silent in her friend's arms.“I had to come here because it was so hard for me to contact you,” Amanda replied with a lopsided smile, invoking a strong desire to beat her up. Regret grew in my chest. How could I have ever fallen in love with this witch?“Can you two please leave our house? Our friend is not well, and it would be rude to make a drama here,” said the charcoal-haired woman who rose from her seat. Her gaze was sharp, reflecting the boredom of seeing the argument between Amanda and me.I glanced at Serena, looking for support, or at least understanding. However, Serena was silent. Everything felt chaotic in my head. “Sorry, I came for my girlfriend.”“Serena is not in good condition. Go home and take your woman away!”I sighed heavily. “That's why I wanted to calm Serena down.”“Go home, sir,” Serena cooed. I exhaled, walked
Leopold POVMeeting Amanda at an Italian restaurant created a storm of emotions in me. Walking through the door of the restaurant decorated with small lanterns, the scent of fresh pasta wafted through the air, provoking sweet and bitter memories of our time together. Our table is located in the corner of the room, lit by the soft glow of candles, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere.Amanda sat across the table with an expression that I couldn't quite place. Her usually bright, round eyes were now filled with unhidden emotions. Secretly, I wondered what she was going to say this time and what she wanted to achieve with this meeting.“How are you, Leo?” greeted Amanda in a voice that sounded colder than usual.“Fine,” I replied briefly, trying to remain calm even though I wanted this meeting to end immediately. “Of course you know that I didn't ask for this meeting for no reason,” she continued, her voice sounding firm.I nodded, waiting for her to open the conversation. The inevitabl
Serena POV I stared at the bedroom window with empty eyes, letting the twilight shadows play colors in the sky. Love shouldn't have grown between us in a relationship that was just floating aimlessly. I didn't blame Leopold because I had already trapped myself in the maze of false happiness called love. And I was a fool for hoping he would love me back. Why was I so naïve? “Serena, you really have no shame,” my regretful words pierced into the silence of the room. Never having a father figure in my life, I kept looking for a substitute for happiness in someone else. All my ex-boyfriends were much older than me. The first one was ten years older, and the last one was eight years older. I never liked being in relationships with younger men. I had always clung to the need for affection, but they could not fulfill it. They focused too much on their careers; unlike older men, they are calmer because they have gone through the pioneering phase of their careers. “Serena!” The stern vo
Leopold POVI walked down the quiet hallway to the waiting room of the psychologist's office. The clean white walls with a bit of ornate art were serene. It felt strange, but also comforting. This was a step I had to take if I wanted to break free from the shackles of marital trauma that kept haunting me.I felt my heartbeat quicken as I knocked on the glass door of the waiting room. A soft voice invited me in. In front of me, a middle-aged woman with a friendly smile looked at me.“Wow, you must be Leopold,” she said with a warm smile. “I'm Dr. Natalie. Come... come in.”I followed her into the counseling room with my heart pounding. It felt like I was opening the door to an old, hidden wound, and I had no idea what I would find behind it.Dr. Natalie sat in the chair opposite with her hands crossed on the table, her facial expression thoughtful.“I sincerely appreciate you having the courage to come here. Raymond called me last night and told me a bit about your problem,” she said