Chapter 93IRISThe evening air was filled with excitement and anticipation as we arrived at the venue for our engagement party. It was a glamorous affair, with twinkling lights and elegant decorations setting the stage for a night to remember.As Les and I made our entrance, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and joy at the sight of our friends and family gathered together to celebrate our love. Meera, Roscoe, and Hilda were there, along with a host of other familiar faces from the elite circles of New York society.The room buzzed with conversation and laughter as we mingled with our guests, enjoying the warmth and camaraderie of the occasion. It was a moment of pure bliss, surrounded by the people we loved most in the world.But amidst the celebration, there was a sense of unease lingering in the back of my mind. The tabloids had started to take an interest in our relationship, digging into my past in search of juicy gossip to fuel their headlines.I had always tried to keep
Chapter LESI was halfway through my sandwich when I sensed someone at the door. I could see the shadows of their feet but they weren't coming in. I assumed it would be Iris, so I continued my work and meal. Then I heard a loud thud and was instantly on my feet, heading for the door. To my horror, I found that Iris had collapsed and was now unconscious. Immediately, I pulled out my phone and dialed nine one one while also checking her pulse. I found her pulse faint and something strange happened within me. For the first time in years, I felt true fear. My heart began to hammer against my ribcage which in turn elevated my breathing and made it erratic.“911, what's your emergency?” I managed to stay calm and explain the situation to the operator and after listening, she informed me that she had sent an ambulance to my address and they would be there shortly. The fear of losing Iris became palpable and I began to wonder what caused her to collapse. Was this a normal thing? Or was s
IRISWe arrived at the restaurant and, as usual, Les was the one to open the car door for me. I got out feeling like a princess and even more on an ego boost when Les took my hand in front of his lady admirers and proceeded to walk in along with our bodyguards. I felt like blushing, and I think I did, when I felt the heated gaze of his admirers on us. Even questions like, “Who’s she?” floated to my ears, but I couldn’t care less because I was Les’ girl tonight!Jeez! I better get a hold of yourself. Les is just a human being like me. I need to stop freaking out!The moment we entered the lobby, I saw a lot of people gathered with disappointed faces and disgruntled looks, but I couldn’t tell why they seemed unhappy. Paying close attention, I heard one of them murmur that the rooftop restaurant was closed.Disappointment set in because that's where I had initially planned to have my date with Les, and I was about to tell him that when a smartly dressed female in uniform approached us w
LESI had never cared for heartbreak, especially when it came from the women I dated. I always thought they were being too emotional and most of the time, irrational and thus, I felt no remorse for my actions towards them. Now, watching the love of my life cry her eyes out and blame me for the abduction of our children did something to me that I hadn't felt in a long while. Sorry. Genuinely sorry. I felt pathetic. Like the ultimate failure in the world and what's worse was that, she was right. It is my fault. I should have paid more attention to the fact that Mary was a traitor. I should have left more security with Taylor. I should have known. I should have sensed this happening but I didn't. I wanted Iris back so much that I neglected the two most important people in her life….and mine.I stared at the picture I took of the twins right before I left them in the hands of a predator. I had intended to show them to Iris the moment she got freed but now, as she sat beside me in the ca
LESAfter about an hour thereabout, Julian had lost six fingers and three teeth before passing out. Iris went to a nearby sink to wash her bloody hands and all I could do was watch her. Summoning courage, not sure if she was still mad at me, I approached her. Spotting my hands coming towards her, Iris stepped out of reach, looking everywhere else but at me. “Iris, look at me.” I said but she didn't. “You can't avoid me forever, Bunny.” That's when her eyes met mine and there was no emotion in them. “I'm sorry. I had no idea Mary would betray us. I thought I was keeping them safe with Taylor. It's my fault. I know but please don't shut me out. Hit me. Curse me. Scream at me. Hell, you can tie me to another chair and torture. Do anything you want but shut me out.”Iris's eyes became glassy, then she sniffled and wiped a stray tear before looking away. “I…” She paused and swallowed. “It’s not your fault Les.” She said, “I just.I needed someone or something to blame. I needed somewhere
Chapter 41: Stupid KidsLESIris: “Hmmm. This picture reminds me of the first time we met. You look like the perfect model for a vitamin D product.”I had just entered my car when I sent the selfie to Iris and her reply had made me laugh out loud. I don't remember the last time I genuinely did that with someone else. All the women aside, my mother and Iris had all experienced the fake smiling and laughing side of me. It had been cultivated to help me blend in with society while also hiding my true motives. Iris was a breath of fresh air and a relief from the burden of pretense. It's why she's like a drug to me and I can't get enough of her. Me: “Hmmm. I can totally think of a catchphrase that would go with the product. Vitamin D: Spread your legs and take it. Or Vitamin D: good for your heart and pussy? Which do you prefer?”I pressed ‘Send’ with a subtle smirk and set up my phone so I could reply to her with my speech to text feature. Halfway to the Petrova house and still Iris had
IRISThe first thing I felt was a weight against my back and for a solid moment, I was back at Massimo's house, and in his bed. Frightened, I jerked up and away with a sharp intake of breath but a strong arm kept me in place. Terrified, a scream tore out of my lungs and I clawed at the hand before I felt the owner move behind me. Whipping around, with wide eyes and a raging heartbeat, I found Les with sleep ruffled hair and a sleepy look but alert eyes studying me. The room we were in was dark save for a soft light coming in from the windows in our room which gave us a clear view of the town we were in.“It's okay. It's me. You're fine. You're free.” His deep voice washed over me in soothing waves as his hand left my midriff and touched my face. It was when he wiped a tear from it that I realized I had been crying. I blinked several times and nodded, too scared out of my mind to catch a breath. “Easy. Look at me.” I obeyed. “Take one breath in and one breath out.” He practiced and I
LESI really wanted Iris. I wanted to watch her perky round mounds going up and down as she bounced on my cock but based on what she had been through, I didn't want to have her yet. I wanted her to rest and heal before I showed her how much I really wanted her. Then and only then, can I be sure that her body can take the essence of my personality in the bedroom. Leaving her to wash the bleach from her hair, I left the room and rode the elevator to the ground floor. I remembered the first time I had met Iris and how frightened she was to even be in the same room with me. “I haven't done this before.” She had mentioned but I thought she meant being an escort. Deflowering her that night had instilled in me a raw sense of possession so keen I would have kept her with me if she hadn't been in such a hurry to leave. What started as a fling for the night turned out to be one of the most impacting experiences of my life. The fact that I had told her I would believe in fate for her sake re