~~Madison~~It's been a few days since I saw Victor. We have been trying to be extra careful to limit his exposure to the outside world. And there are a lot of armed guards around our house. Edward, Victor's father said it's for Aiden and Caleb protection now that the board of directors know that they are heirs to the company.It's been weird having so much overseas work for my kids. I have traveled to five different countries in the last few days because I don't trust the board of directors' interest. They tried to kill Victor just to get this company. They will be willing to do anything.today we will be going to the company building. The new one Victor brought before he had to go to prison.“Madison, everyone is ready.” Renee said to me at the door.“I will be there.” I said to her. I'm taking a second look at myself in the mirror. I'm still trying to maintain the image of a mourning girlfriend.So I wore a dark blue gown. It's a straight gown which brought out my curves and the ar
~~Madison~~It's like the whole world is spinning and I'm trying to protect my kids while also trying to maintain a bit of stamina.The bodyguards are doing a great job from preventing the reporters from hounding us. I turned my head and Bethany's face was livid. She definitely did not see this coming.“Madison we have to go!” Cynthia shot at me.“I know that!” I yelled so she could hear me, “I'm trying to move.” After saying that, it felt like a jolt of energy busted from my head to my feet.“Let's go!” I yelled. Everyone was all over us. That's what happens when your boyfriend decides to do things without asking or giving information.“Is everyone alright?” I asked as soon as we got into the limo.“That was hell.” Isabella said.“Aiden, Caleb.” I hugged them both, not wanting to release them.“Can we see Daddy now?” Caleb asked.“That's if Daddy answers Mama's call.” I said to them, smiling. “Let's see, shall we?” I took my phone from my purse and dialed Victor's number.“Could yo
~~Madison~~“Baby, I'm fine.” I said from inside the car. I could hear them giggling.“This is all your fault.” I smacked Victor's shoulder.“How?” He laughed, “it's not my fault you are mesmerized by all of this.” He opened his shirt revealing his arbs and chest.I stared at them for a whole minute. He stood up, took my hands and placed it on his chest.He stared deep into my eyes and all I could think about was him burying himself inside of me.Our lips came close and just as we were about to be in the moment he opened the door and walked out.“That's cruel.” I scoffed.“Daddy!” The boys screamed and jumped on him."Come stanno i miei italiani preferiti” he asked and the boys giggled while I wore a surprised look.“When did that happen?” I asked him.“Uhm you know.” He said, while he helped Aiden and Caleb into the car. “Boredom for trying to act like I was dead.”I chuckled, “you must have been really bored.” I said to him“You have no idea.” He laughed with me.I helped him with h
~~Madison~~It felt like the air around me was suffocating me.I couldn't breath and my legs felt numb. Everyone around me seems to be fascinated by the fashion show but not me. I felt like the room was closing in on me.I heard my phone ring again and it was another message from Stephanie with a video.It looks like she is taking it from the opposite side of my position. She wrote, “you don't look too good, Sis.”“I look just fine bitch.” I whispered to myself.“What?” Victor asked, he must have heard me talking to myself. “Nothing, enjoying the show?” I asked him, keeping up a fake smile.“Of course.” He raised his glass of champagne.I can't leave the show now, Meave hasn't shown her designs yet and I know she will want me here for this.“Aunty Meave!” Caleb yelled, happily. Meave walked out with her model.Her designs are so lovely and beautiful. Everyone marvels at the sight of the dresses. Each has its own unique signature.I could feel myself sweating, like I have this sudden f
~~Madison~~I could feel my heart racing a million miles. It's been a while since I did morning jogging. I could feel my stress level coming down. Even my stress app says this same thingI closed my eyes as the air blew across my face, sending relief through my body.I could hear the leaves dancing to the tune of the air moving. I could feel the grass up against my feet.This all feels so nice and needed. These past days have been hectic for me and my family.The security around the kids and myself has been making it impossible to breathe.It was hard sneaking out of the house for this morning jog. But I had too, I could go crazy if I didn't.I could hear the cars beside me on the pedestrian walkway.Most of them probably on their way to work, there is no threat against their lives and they are just living it.Stephanie hasn't sent any other video since the fashion show competition and I'm glad she hasn't. It would have been hell.I could hear some car racing towards me but I'm on th
~~Madison~~It felt like we have been driving for hours. The van doesn't seem to stop at each checkpoint.It just drives away like a crazy person. The van, not who is driving it. Maybe who hmis driving it I could feel my wrist getting numb because of how tight the ropes are tied around my hands.I could breath because the bag over my head smells like feaces or something else. I don't know but if makes me choke and neousous.I didn't know if I should scream or kick the van until I'm able to get out. This isn't my first rodeo in getting kidnapped but have been dreaming everyday for the past week how Stephanie is going to make me suffer. Thinking straight has been thrown off the table.The van suddenly came to a stop. I heard people get down and the back of the van was opened.“Get down!” I heard a very deep voice say.Asking them for help will be a mockery to me. They are definitely going to laugh so there is no need.I struggled to lift myself up and I did. I got out of the van and th
~~Victor~~I buttoned up my tux as I got out of the car. Mark and Michael guarded me up to the inside of the court while my security helped Renee and Cynthia.My Mom had to excuse herself from the case because of her conflict of interest which is me. “Thanks guys.” I said to Mark and Michael.“Are you ready for this?” Alex asked me.I inhaled sharply, taking in as much air as I could.“Yes, I'm ready.” I tapped his shoulder.“Hmm, Victor.” Renee called me. I turned around to look at her.She and Cynthia were giving me the same expression they give to me before we entered the courtroom.“This is the most crucial part of this case. And it will be the end of you like I tell you to.” She said.“I will.” I said to her.“I don't need that. You have said that countless times and still misbehave. Today you are going to swear it.” She sounded serious.I laughed, so did the guys but their expressions didn't change.“Oh you are serious?” Michael asked.“I'm dead serious.” Renee said to him. “I
~~Victor~~It felt like the earth was spinning in different directions. How can one victory lead to another problem?“What–do you mean?’ I stammered, I could feel sweats on my forehead including on my eyes.Everything was in motion but I wasn't understanding it.“He needs to get his phone out.” I heard Renee's voice but it sounded so far away.I watched as Bethany was taken away by the police. Our eyes met and she seemed to be sympathetic.I turned my hands into a fist and released them. I did for about five minutes. It's a trick Edward taught me to do whenever I'm scared and right now I'm pretty scared.“Victor, we have to go.” I heard Alex say, loud and clear.“Yeah, yeah.” I got up and rushed out of the room with all of them racing behind me.There were a lot of reporters everywhere. My security spotted us and came to our rescue.“Mr. Reynolds, is Bethany behind this?” A reporter asked.“Have you seen the video, Victor?” Another one asked.“What video?” I blurted out.“Just let's g