Irene —I woke up to find the soft light of dawn filtering through the curtains, casting a gentle glow on the room. As my eyes adjusted to the morning light, I saw Benjamin lying beside me, his peaceful expression radiating contentment. The memories of our passionate night together flooded back, and a smile tugged at the corners of my lips.It had been so long since I had felt this complete, this loved. With Benjamin by my side, everything felt right. Our connection went beyond the physical; it was a union of souls, a love that had stood the test of time.I gently traced a finger along his jawline, savoring the feel of his stubble against my skin. The touch sent a shiver down my spine, reigniting the flame of desire deep within me. The whispered promises we had shared in the depths of the night echoed in my mind, reminding me of the future we were building together.I shifted closer to him, my body molding to his. The steady rise and fall of his chest synchronized with my heartbeat, a
AURORA —"That can't be possible, Irene don't know who impregnated her." Dad said standing up from his chair with firm look on his face."Well, whether he is the biological father or not he made her little bastard the heir." I said in frustration but my dad raised his hand up like he was about to warn me."Don't call Irene's child a bastard." He warned making me open my mouth in surprise as I scoffed loudly."Are you already supporting Irene just because he made the child you disowned before it was born his heir." I said the fact to my dad, so he could be aware of what he is about to do.I could feel the rage boiling inside me as my dad's words hung in the air. How could he even consider supporting Irene after all she had put us through? It felt like a betrayal, like he was choosing her over me once again."What about me, Dad? What about everything I've done and endured for this family? Am I just supposed to be tossed aside while Irene gets all of your support and love?" I shouted, my
Benjamin—"Daddy, do you really have to go?" Sofia cooed while I put on my shirt, I have an urgent meeting to attend to."I have to angel, buy I promise I would be back before you know it I just have a serious and urgent meeting to attend to." I said to Sofia before squatting to her size to give her a kiss on the cheek.Irene holds my coat up for me with a sad smile on her face, I know she would also miss me too."Irene why are you so quiet?" I asked walking up to her and collecting the coat from her."Why do I have to be on leave from work won't it be somehow?" She asked.I sighed, understanding her concerns. "I know it's not ideal, Irene, but we've talked about this. With everything that's been going on in our family, it's important for us to take a step back and focus on healing and rebuilding our relationships."Irene nodded, but I could see the disappointment in her eyes. "I understand, Benjamin. I just worry about my job and what it means for my career.""I understand your conce
Irene —After making sure Sofia had her bath and was content with the breakfast I made for her, I decided to go online in the company group chat and it was filled up with topic about me being his legitimate wife and stuff about how I became his secretary from nobody because I was once his mistress.With the kind of rumors going around I don't think I can show myself online, they would just be pretending and if possible delete their comments.The only pleased message I found was a message from Suzy who was teasing me for finally telling the truth.Suzy: I can't believe you finally told him that Sofia was his daughter!I chuckled to myself before typing back at her.Me: what do you mean by finally?I replied waiting for her response since she was online.But she didn't bother replying but instead called me immediately."Babe!!! I can't believe you had this under your sleeve all this time and hid it from me." Suzy said to me playfully on the phone."And how sure are you about all this, h
Irene —When we arrived home, I set Sofia down and sat her at the kitchen table with some coloring books and crayons. She busied herself with her artwork, while I retrieved my phone and dialed Benjamin's number once again.To my surprise, this time he picked up after a few rings."Irene, what is it?" he asked, his voice tinged with annoyance.I took a deep breath, trying to hold back my own frustration. "Benjamin, we need to talk. It's about Sofia and her involvement in the magazine photoshoot."There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line. I could almost hear the gears turning in his mind as he processed my words."What's the problem, Irene?" he finally replied, his tone defensive."The problem, Benjamin, is that Sofia is just a little girl. She's still learning about the world, and she needs time to grow, to experience life without the pressures of fame and exposure," I explained, my voice filled with earnestness.Silence settled between us once again, and I braced mys
Irene —"I know you are shocked, but he said it himself to Me when he was drunk." Benjamin said, while he continued to place little kisses on my cheek."Just get ready for tomorrow photoshoot." He added like he could sense I was still worried about it."It's not like I have a choice you just said it yourself, it's something I cant escape from." I said to him before trying to come down from the counter but he wasn't letting go but instead was giving me the weird look."Do you just want to end our night discussion there?" He asked."Yes, what else do we need to talk about?" I asked making him chuckle."We still need to make baby number two." He joked but making me puzzled."What do you mean by baby number two, don't tell me you are really taking Sofia as your daughter?" I asked."Right from the very first day she had always been my daughter." He claimed."Benjamin, what if her real father comes back to claim her. For all I know I couldn't remember the night of the incident that got me pr
Irene —-Aurora stepped out of the white car and a maid also hurried out of the car and opened the boot bringing out her luggages."What's wrong with Aurora?" Benjamin asked the same question I was about to ask. What does she plan to do this time."Let me talk to her." Benjamin said about to open the door but I held his hands tightly to stop him from going."I shouldn't go?" He asked."That's what she wants, ignore her just thus once I know my sister very well." I said to him, he nods positively before closing the door back making Aurora facial expression change immediately."Driver head into the compound." Benjamin instructed, the driver starts the engine as our car slowly drives past Aurora. I could see her mouth moving like she was shouting but due to the car being soundproof we couldn't hear a thing she said."I can't believe she settled on moving in with us after what she did to you at the party. Calling you an embarrassment." Benjamin to himself as he stared at her while our car
Irene —Was that a gunshot I just heard? "Mommy, what was that?" Sofia asked very surprised to how loud what ever that was sounded."It's nothing honey, just stay inside while I go check it out for ." I said about to head out when one of the maids held my hand tightly." What's wrong?" I asked the maid who had a sad expression on her face." I need to keep you inside this room for your safety. We are used to things like this but this is your first witnessing things like this." The maid said like it wasn't a new thing."What if he gets hurt?" I asked.The maid chuckled before placing Sofia on a sofa and moving closer to my ear." Benjamin is a Mafia boss not just a Mafia, even death is scared of Benjamin." The maid whispered to me.I couldn't believe what the maid had just said. Benjamin, is really a Mafia boss? The man I had come to love and trust was really involved in such a dangerous and illegal world? It was overwhelming to think about."Are you serious?" I whispered, my voice fi