《Without a ban》 1 Chapter Alexa Why doesnt it fit? I write in the most popr genre. The modern genre, the erotic thriller. Alexa, I dont want to disappoint you, but dont get me wrong. You describe everything too fantastically, it cant happen in real life. And the more realistic the novel, the more demand for it. Its just thew of the market, nothing more.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Are you saying that Im talentless and dont understand what the reader might be interested in and all the other authors youve published have more realistic descriptions of events in their novels? Do they have more realistic story lines and love stories? Just take Monica Aris and her book The Adventures of Eve as an example. Do you really think that she was describing her story, that she was experiencing her characters fate firsthand? Its just fiction, and a very mediocre one at that. Alexa, youre taking this too literally. You dont understand me. No, I understand you perfectly. Well, you know what? Im not gonna bring you my stuff anymore. Im gonna look for other publishers. If its all a joke to you! Alexa, just redo it a little ande back. Then well discuss our possible cooperation. In the meantime, s. No, I wont change anything in it. Ill publish it, youll see. If not with you, then with others. Youre not the only publisher in New York. Do you think a talentless writer like you is going to seed? Youre too presumptuous, my dear. Ill give it a try. I offered you another option, but you turned it down. You always do everything that prevents you from bing famous in this business. Youre a popr and famous journalist, but thats not what you want, is it? Dont you? And I could give it to you if you agreed to my terms. Did you think I would? Yes, I dream of something else, but believe me, it wille true. Later, but it wille true. These conditions would make you famous, and instantly. Sleeping with a 50-year-old billionaire to publish a book, no, sorry. If hes not good enough for you, I can offer myself, Im fabulously rich too and in exchange for spending the asional nice time with me, Id sign a contract with you for free to publish your novel. Come on, Alexa, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, isnt it? What difference does it make to which owner to spread your legs if you have to do it anyway? Youve got to be kidding me. Youre only five years younger than him, Mr. Jackson. And yes, have you forgotten that you have a loving wife and an adult daughter? And they certainly wouldnt like what youre offering me here now. No, I havent forgotten, Alexa. But you think about it, though, he answered and moved closer to me. I was starting to feel queasy just from the smell of his perfume mixed with sweat. I like you a lot. Whats there to like, Ive wanted you for a long time. Youre a beautiful, young girl, with a very sexy figure, and your eyes are like the ocean, when you look into them, you want to drown. Your lips, I want to kiss you harder and harder every time, deepening with my tongue into your saucy mouth, and how I want to feel you on my cock, you cant even imagine, he whispered into my lips, pinching my cheeks with his fingers, making me lift my chin upwards. No, Mr. Jackson, not this time, not with me,- I spat in his face and got up sharply from the table. Alexa, youre ridiculous. You think that without this, you can really have a career as a famous writer? Youre a beautiful, sexy, attractive woman. Everyones gonna be out to get you. If you refuse me, therell be another. If you refuse another, therell be a third. Thats your lot as a woman, especially a stunning bitch like you, he added, and then he grabbed my hand sharply, squeezing my wrist. Let me go, I started to pull away, but he wasnt going to do it. He didnt want to let me go, and he squeezed my hand even tighter. I wont, he gritted through his teeth as he pulled me against him. Ive had enough of you, you old bastard!! I was furious, and pushed him away from me sharply as I rose from my chair. He staggered back a little and moved away. He probably thought it was better not to mess with me, and I had long noticed the way he looked at me, but I did not think it woulde to this absurdity. Okay, Alexa, I hear you. I wont suggest Mr. Price and myself again, but take my words to heart. I hear you, now, give me the sh drive and I hope we never see you again. Im sorry for your reaction to my offer. Im very sorry. We could have worked together, he added before he handed me the sh drive, and I took it and headed for the door, but decided to have thest word: Im sure I made the right decision, and youre just a rich man who thinks he can buy anyone. walked out, mming the door and her chance to get her book published by New Yorks finest publisher. This is the third old goat that has turned me down. Im tired of beating on closed doors. Theyre all just asking for one thing, all of them. And Mr. Jackson, hes right. Damn right. My novel is a shocking story of love and passion between a German criminal and a criminal psychologist. While examining the behaviour and motives behind Hartmans crimes, a felon on death row, Christine is confronted with some very scary facts about his life. He was himself a victim of bullying by his parents from his childhoodCan oppressive father and mother. He was the one who was betrayed and more than once and considered an outcast. Christine doesnt notice how she falls in love with him and thinks hespletely unraveled for her. But unfortunately, only she thinks so. After all, Hartman, has just found leverage over Christine. For what? For her to help him get away with it or tomit another crime? And how is this story not real? I dont get it. Its verymon in our lives, and its not another story of a poor poor poor girl who will run after a mega-rich and handsome billionaire, and he will give her a ring in the end and they will live happily ever after. I mean, its a long-standing theme. Although, I just think thats the kind of thing the modern reader likes. Thats it, stop thinking about it. The more I immerse myself in it, the more it will overwhelm me. And I dont want to think that Im mediocre. Ive always been the best. In college, in college, in university. My parents dreamed of my writing career, and I myself really wanted to be a journalist, which I did. But its not exactly what I wanted. And yet not everyone got the chance that I did. I work in the best magazine of the city Sensation. The whole life of the oligarchs, stars and politicians, as in the palm of my hand. I love to catch them at their most poignant moments. Digging through other peoples dirtyundry is always easier than dealing with my own life. And thats what I should be dealing with. Im twenty-six years old, married and divorced. Its been love since childhood, since kindergarten. But apparently with age we just realized that childhood infatuation, can not go into a deeper feeling, and most importantly C in a stormy passion. And so it turned out. Marcus and I didnt marry out of great love, but because our parents wanted us to. They thought we were perfect for each other. But we hadnt loved each other for a long time, and we didnt want to at that point. I was too strong and he was weak. That in spirit, and in sex, too. Nothing new, one or two positions. I started cheating on him. I did it almost every time I had the chance. He guessed, of course. After all, my work involved frequent trips to different cities and states. And also interviews with various celebrities. I certainly could not miss a chance to sleep with a popr ser yer, a rich young businessman, or a popr singer. And thats not my entire list of preferences. But, they were all young and attractive. But sleeping with old men, no, that was not my priority. So why are the owners of writers offices and publishers only old men, why are there no young men in this industry? I wouldnt hesitate to say yes. Im tired of changing my partners for quick sex. But I am not the kind of girl who believes in the bright feeling called love. A man will always be driven by his instincts. Namely, the need to satisfy ones desires. Have I ever been in love or been in love at least once in my life? Thats a very difficult question. Maybe its because Im very selfish and narcissistic? After all, I love myself more than I love other people. 2 Chapter Arthur Arthur, whats wrong again? Why are you being so silly? Im not offering you anything, just a good time. I know its hard for you to believe in love again after such a hard breakup with Sarah, but life goes on. You and I can remain just friends, dont break up with me. I didnt tell you anything, understand Cecile. And besides, weve already had a good time together. Thats it-its over, Im gone. We wont have anything else. I dont believe in love at first sight and friendship after sex. It was just another one of my business trips that ended. Whether Ill go back, I dont know. Yes, I met you. We were immediately attracted to each other, it happens, especially under the influence of alcohol. And then you and I continued this rtionship, ying love.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Arthur, I couldnt do it without you. I wasnt ying, dont you understand? See, first you talk about friendship, and now youre contradicting yourself. Thats why I dont want to continue this meaningless rtionship. Cecile, think of everything between us as a passing attraction, and not an affair at all, just a good fuck. I hear you, but I could help you move forward, you know my connections. Those are the exact words I wanted to hear. Do you really think your connections were important to me? And thats the only reason I was with you? I didnt think so, but you just, I dont know, she answered with a heavy sigh. Cecile, I dont need your connections. I dont need anyones money, guidance, or patronage over my life. I didnt mean to offend you, its just that, you know, I could speed up the process. I could change your life, I have everything for it, and I would share it with you. I would do anything for you. I understand you perfectly, but Ill say it again. I dont want to depend on your rtives, on you, or any other people. I get it, Im sorry. Arthur, I love you. Whats wrong with me? Have I done something wrong to you when things were going so well between us? I think Im quite an attractive and sexy girl. Almost every third Swiss and Englishman would like to marry me, with better offers and capital for me, but I chose you because I fell in love. I love you, Arthur. Thats exactly what I was afraid of. A deration of love for me. Ive been there, Ive been there. And it didnt end well. But when my wife left me, I swore to myself Id never fall in love again, never! That I would be hurt and abandoned again. Now I do it myself. I change girls like gloves, I live my life for my own pleasure, and thats the way its going to go. Im happy with my way of life, I thought, and I forgot that Cecile was still on the phone. The fidgety girl who was getting on my nerves. Arthur, answer me, she demanded an exnation. Well, there you have it. Cecile, I dont love you. I dont think thats what you were expecting to hear, but its true. Im a spoiled man, I dont consider other peoples feelings and opinions, I only satisfy my instincts and sexual need when I want to. Thats all. I like to fuck, but I dont like to have my brain fucked. Well, youre a pro at it. Arthur, I am, but how? I wont, Ill make it up to you. BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH! Cecile, I beg you, lets forget everything and find a better man with whom you can create a happy family. And now, Im turning off my phone and so you dont bother me anymore, Im going to delete my Skype ount and change my number. Goodbye, I said goodbye to her, put her on my cklist, and only then sighed a sigh of relief. I just flew in today from another business trip from Switzend, not even a day has passed, and Cecile had already begun to pester me. Im tired of it. Yes, girls like me, but it pisses me off that they throw themselves at me like cats, dreaming of taking me to bed at the first opportunity. Our world and everything in it has changed. Whereas in the past a man would win a woman, arrange a duel to win her heart and win her opponent back, now any girl would jump into bed with you and leave in the morning without even asking your name, or vice versa, spend a night with you love, well I call it night of fucking, and then make such a scandal, as if C you took her innocence and now have to marry her. I was with Cecile for almost four months, but even that was enough time for me to realize that this rtionship was destructive for both of us. First of all for me. She is a member of an aristocratic family, I was simply hired by her uncle to conduct business negotiations between his partners. Thats all. I knew I would leave sooner orter, so thats what happened. Im not a scumbag, Im not a yboy. Im just tired of being used when you love. Its different now. I switched roles with those conniving bitches who call themselves women. In this case, I was using her. But not for her connections, but for my own needs. Thats it! Enough thinking! Its time to announce my appearance to my best friend in general. Specifically, Alex. We havent seen each other in a long time. No, its not my friend, its my friend. She and I have the most sincere and honest friendship. She doesnt keep me in the friend zone, and I dont try to get into Alexs panties. We both realize that crossing the line between friendship and one-night stands will cause us to lose each other, which is why I dont recognize friendship sex. Theres no such thing, people cant stay friends afterwards, no matter how much they want to keep their friendship. Okay, its time to call her, I reminded myself and dialed her number. Hopefully shed answer me right away. 3 小hapter Alexa My thinking has me stumped. I really, really want to be famous. To be a famous writer. But to do that I have to sell my soul to the devil, or as Mr. Jackson said, Youre a beautiful, sexy, attractive woman. Everyones going to be wondering how to fuck you. That means everything can only be solved through bed. Suddenly my phone rang. Hey, girlfriend, hi. Arthur, is that you? No way, I couldnt believe it was him. We hadnt talked to him in so long, and we hadnt seen each other in even longer. Hed always been nothing but a friend, a vest and a drinkingpanion in times of need. Yes, me. I flew in today and I cant wait to meet you. Youre already in New York? You were in Switzend. It didnt work out. I remember you were supposed to be there for another two months, if not more. Well, I missed my home. And I wasnt going away forever, I was going away for a while. And theres been a change of ns. Ill tell you all about it. Im d you came. We must see each other before you go away again. Of course Alex, I hope this time youll tell me what has happened to you in the six months we havent seen each other. Its not all that happy, Arthur. And to put it bluntly, my life is fucked. Its that bad? Yeah, its. Okay, Im a little busy right now. Ill meet you at the same restaurant as usual. Sure, Alex. Dont call me that. You know I dont like it when you call me that. I feel like a man. Then I must confess that you are the most attractive, charming and sexy man in a skirt I know. Arthur, dont be ridiculous. All right, I gotta go. Ill see you tonight. Okay, girlfriend. I look forward to it. Have a good day. I unplugged the phone. Arthur flew in and I would finally get to see my best friend. Yeah, well, despite all my leanings, he and I are just friends. Hes the only friend I have, one might even say friend in one, who will always support me. Weve known each other since college. He is two years older than me. Handsome, tall, sexy brte, thats how he was then, thats how he is now. Even better. He was married, but divorced exactly one month after the wedding. And dont think he didnt fall out of love with her, its just that the bitch found herself a better suitor and dumped Arthur. But Arthur is a very goal-oriented guy and has achieved everything himself. Hes not rich, but hes not poor either. He has some impressive amount of money in his bank ount. Not like mine, only twenty thousand dors. Arthurs a good guy. Although, with his kind, he could have easily made a career as a yboy. Were all looking for our equals, but not in this case. In this case, Im fine with Arthur as a good boy as a friend, nothing more. Arthur Finally today I get to see my friend with whom I want to share everything thats on my mind. She is afort to me. Only she understands me, only she will support me in any situation. I cant trust my mother as much as I trust her. Speaking of mom. Ipletely forgot to tell her I wasing. Okay, I should give her a call. I started dialing her number when suddenly I heard a knock on my door. I did not have time to open the door, she immediately from the threshold began to use me of all the sins.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. And you think this is normal? Just showing up unannounced. Its a good thing there are people who told me you wereing. I didnt expect this from you, Arthur. Hello, Mother, he said hello to her and came closer and hugged her. Well, dont be so hypocritical. Youre not happy to see me at all. You dont care about your own mother. Mom, I just didnt have time, honestly. I just called Alexa a few minutes ago, and I wanted to call you right after, but. Of course, that Alexa is dearer to you than your own mother. I dont even understand how you can be friends with her. I mean, shes a total prostitute. A hypocritical, corrupt journalist. Oh, how many beds shes been in Stop it, Mother. You dont know her at all, so you have no right to draw such conclusions. I dont know her? Are you serious right now? She asked with irritation in her voice. I know her like the back of my hand. Its you who cant see anything! Everybody in this town knows her. Shes slept with half the men in this town and you think I have a bad opinion of her? And Ill never believe that she did it all by herself. You must be the only man she hasnt won over with her charms. Or have you, tell me? Mom, its great! Ie here, we havent seen each other for half a year, and you make a scandal out of nothing. Alexa is my friend. And whether you like it or not, Im gonna hang out with her. Its not a scandal, I just dont want this woman to spoil you. You mustnt give in to her charms. She knows how to manipte men, and she gets a good deal out of it. Do you think she lives in her apartment and pays for anything? No, its all her lovers. And shes got plenty of them. Dont you hear me? Shes not my girlfriend, Alex is my friend. Were friends. We have a real, human friendship. And it has nothing to do with sex, bed, and hot nights. I hope you understand now and leave me alone. Okay, its your life. Youre a big boy, you should understand everything. But tell me, why did you leave a great girl like Cecile? All right, thats enough. You just said Im an adult, so I made that decision for me. I cant be with someone Im not in love with. I decided to cheat on her just to get her off my back. I hear you, Arthur. Im sorry I said that, and Im sorry Im still alive and ruining your life, she answered and began to cry. Thats all I needed right now! Mom, dont be silly. I have always valued your opinion, but here C you are wrong. There is such a thing as gossip. Thats why you shouldnt believe what people say. You should see for yourself and then draw the right conclusions. I hear you. Okay, Im sorry to have bothered you. You can go meet your Alexa, but Im gonna take my leave. I dont want to bother you. Mom, what are you doing? I asked, and I went over and took her hand. But she pulled it away and walked away to the door. I said everything. Wee home, son, she added before she left the apartment and closed the door behind her. 4 Chapter Arthur Yeah, it was a great meeting. Why is she being so mean to Alex? Its not like shes a bad person. Her personal life is her choice. But the important thing is that shes pure and bright at heart. Alex has never betrayed me, has never bewitched me, and she wont do it. Okay, stop thinking about it. I have to call the restaurant, make a reservation and meet Alexa at the appointed time. I wonder who told my mom I wasing? How does she know about my rtionship with Cecile? It must have been Emma, my sister told me. How could I have forgotten about her? But she decided to be the first to remind me. Brother, where the hell have you been? She asked me angrily into the phone. Hello to you, too d to hear you. And I would be d to see you. Its been half a year, and I call my mother, who is all in tears picks up the phone, and says that you do not want tomunicate with your family. Emma, you know our mom likes to exaggerate. I know, but even she cant y like that. Emma, its gonna be okay. Okay, why dont we get together tonight? What do you think of my idea? Little Rudy wants to see his uncle already. Im sorry, but I cant tonight. Well, I wouldnt have it any other way. Mom was right, that Alexa is your favorite. At least dont start, Emma. Okay, Im not starting, Im finishing, she said and turned off the phone. I feel guilty about them, but I know perfectly well what will happen if I dont see Alex tonight. Shell be offended. And shell be avoiding me for a long time toe. Alexa I arrived at the appointed time, at the appointed ce after another interview with the director of the new series Elevator, the plot of which is developed in the distant future, in an enclosed space. Many simr series have already been shown and released on television with this theme, and what is the peculiarity of this one, I still do not understand. But, Roy Stevans, didnt even want to listen to me or answer the questions posed. He looked at me, and I felt like he was ready to attack me right there in the office. Of course, it ended with another invitation to dinner in a romantic setting. I had to refuse, because tonight I was supposed to meet my best friend. I went into the restaurant and walked to the table where Arthur was waiting for me. Alexa, my dear, let me give you a hug, Arthur said when I came closer to him. Arthur, and I you. Look, have you grown taller in six months, or is it just me? It must seem to you, because we men stop developing, both mentally and physically. And you continue, so it turns out that you develop before us, and you continue to develop after us. Have you decided to lecture me on adolescent puberty, Madame Richards? No, I think you knew much earlier than anyone else. Im sure you didnt lose your virginity to your husband, either. Yeah, youre right. Of course not my husband. Lets change the subject.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Sure, have a seat, he said and pulled back a chair for me. Mercy, youre so gant. You must have learned Swiss etiquette. It is not necessary to learn, every man should know how to treat a woman, whether she is his wife, mistress, sister, mother. Oh, I didnt notice the word mistress in your vocabry before? Whats changed? Yeah, you got me. I foolishly slept with a Swedish woman. Well, you know, I didnt regret it. I told you a long time ago, its time to get out of the virgin boy act. Well, Im a long way from you. Its just you know me better than anyone. Maybe I do. Although I dont think you tell me everything. Oh, Arthur. I sometimes dont trust myself and you talk about trusting you. Alexa Can we order something already? Id like a drink. Ive had a rough day today. Yeah, what happened? You know my passion for writing, right? Yeah, of course I do. Anyway, Ive been writing a novel for thest two years. And you didnt tell me anything? He asked and looked at me in surprise. Well, what was the point of telling you, it wasnt finished, was it? What about it now? Is it over? Yes, its over now. So whats the problem? Take it to the publishers, let the whole world know about your talent, he tried to cheer me up more gently. Its not that simple, Arthur. Why not? There are a lot of nuances. So tell me about them. I need a lot of money. A lot of money. Wait, I know that if a publisher likes the idea of a novel, the storyline, theyll publish at their own expense. Not always. Im sure everything in your novel is perfect. Thank you, Arthur, I thanked him with a heavy sigh. He looked at me and realized that I wasnt telling you the whole story. The problem is something else, am I right? Yes, youre right. What exactly is the problem? -What is the problem? The problem is that all those horny old things just want to sleep with me. Thats the problem. They dont see me as a talented writer, they only see me as a sexual object. And my men cant give me that kind of money, for that I have to be an extra-ss prostitute. And so I just do not earn. First of all, I would have to work for more than twenty years, and secondly, I would not be able to ovee myself and my pride. Oh, Im sorry, but you should know that. Youre sexy and its obvious that they want you. All men want you. Arthur, you dont want me, do you? You dont see me as a sexual object. Why cant most men do the same? Just ignore me? Are you kidding me, Alexa? I dont see you as a sexy woman? What makes you think that? What makes you think that? Just because I dont want to cross that line between friendship and one-night stands doesnt mean I dont want you. I just know the consequences of it all. I dont want to lose someone so dear and close to me. And thats what always happens after sex. People either be lovers or break up. I dont want that oue. Thank you for being honest with me. Thank you for not dodging my question.I couldnt, because youve cared about this for a long time. Yeah, youre right. Ive been thinking about it. Whens the waitering over? When we call him, I guess. Waiter, he called him over to us. Thedy would like a drink. What will you offer us? Wine, champagne? The waiter called Peter turned to me. Im thinking white wine. Its dry. Excellent choice. What brand do you like? Arthur, I dont know them, you choose. All right, lets have Winery. Excellent choice, sir. You got it, the waiter said and left. So, you like wine? Yes, its my favorite drink. So where were we? My problems. Huh? About your sexuality. Are you still questioning that? No, Im not. Good for you. Besides, youre not the quiet type who doubts her sexuality. Yeah, youre right, Im not the quiet one. Alex, will you at least let me read your novel? Do you think youd be interested? I think I would. And I promise Ill read it to the end, I promise. 5 Chapter Alexa Okay, wait a minute, I reached into my bag for the sh drive. It would take a lot to find something in a womans bag. Where is it? What did you lose there? Do you need help? No. Wait a second, where is it? Here it is. Here it is, I took out the sh drive and showed it to Arthur. And I thought you were looking so hard in your bag, and here it is? Here, its all my novel. Thank you very much. Ill put it in my pocket so I dont lose it, he put the sh drive in his jacket pocket. How careful you are about other peoples things. Do not worry, even if you lose it, I have about twenty more of them. And the material is in theptop. Wow, why do you have so many portable sources? Have you forgotten where and who I work? Oh, thats right. Journalist. How could I forget, there was a hint of sarcasm in his voice. What have you got against journalists? I dont have anything against them. Its just that sometimes they pry into things they shouldnt. Oh, so youve had some unpleasant stories connected with them? I have. But I got away with it. Thats nice. Tell me about it. I mean, people pry into the lives of diplomats, too. Not our magazine. Our magazine focuses more on celebrities and public figures. But there are many other programs and magazines. Im d youre the one who stays out of my life. Otherwise youd beat me up? Of course I would. They piss me off. Oh, you! Would you raise your hand against a woman? No. But a journalist, yes. Besides, Id nevery a hand on you in my life. Hmm. Good to know. I guess youre not such a good boy. I am, but when it gets abused, I dont like it. I see. So whats going on with your office romance? What affair? You mean the Swedish girl? Yeah, who else? Well, we only slept together once, after one party. Then we tried to build something up, but it didnt work out. Itsted four months. She was bugging me with her tantrums and her jealousy. I left her when I got here. Thats it? She was all you had? Well, when you were in a rtionship with her. You werent cheating on her? Of course I was. Especially when she and I were in another fight. What about your two-year depression after your divorce from Sara? I asked and realized it was unnecessary, since it had always been a sore subject for him. Gone, like it never happened. I think she made a big mistake. And I will still find my happiness. Or Ill just change girls every day. But I dont want to suffer anymore. Ive had enough. Im sick of it. Good for you. Im d youvee to your senses. I should have made that decision a long time ago. So, hows your love life? Youre not getting married yet? Its still the same. Its one thing after another, every time. No, Im not. I think marriage just ruins everything. It loses all the beauty of our lives- our freedom. Especially when a man, namely your husband, starts controlling youpletely. Apparently theres something about the beauty of your job. You can always decide who you want to sleep with and when. And how long itsts. Yes, it does. But its getting boring. Ive already slept with every ser yer and businessman in our town. Just our town? I thought the whole universe, he said jokingly. Arthur, stop it. Well, why? Whats the big deal? I do have one question, though. Why dont you stop at one option? Isnt there such a man? Apparently, there isnt one yet. What kind of man? The kind that can fully support you? Well, there is. All your lovers are rich. Yes, all of them, I agreed with him. Or dont they satisfy you as much in bed? What do youck? Do you have desires that are too violent and they cant match them? Theres nothing special about my desires. I see. Well, then I dont know what youre missing. Money, sex, what else do you need? Maybe you need love. A big, bright love? Dont be ridiculous. What love?N?velDrama.Org owns this. Well, its not about you. I was a little offended by those words. Does he really think I cant be loved? You mean I cant be loved, only fucked? Alexa, what are you doing? Thats not what I meant, thats not what I meant at all. Im what? Nothing. Thats not what youre saying? I didnt expect that from you. I dont think you realize what you just said. And thats the end of this conversation. It was nice to see you, I got up from the table. I was about to leave, but Arthur grabbed my arm, preventing me from doing so. Are you offended? Hey, look at me, he tried to look me in the eye, and he hooked his fingers under my chin, still holding my wrist with his other hand. I wont think about it, let go of my hand and Ill walk away quietly. Well, Im sorry, Alexa. I didnt mean that you shouldnt be loved. You should be loved and worshipped. What I meant was that nobody cares about that love right now. Practically no one. For many-its just a word that, spoken at the right moment, can get any fool or foolish person into bed. 6 Chapter Arthur I didnt think our meeting would end like this. I really am an idiot. How could I say those words to her? I was confirming my mothers words to Alexa. But running after her now would be stupid. She would just send me away. And shed be absolutely right. So Ill give her time to cool off. I wonder what she writes about. Shes a real partisan, not even talking about the fact that shes been writing a novel for several years. Ill start reading it tomorrow. What about today? What should I do? The evening is ruined, and I myself am to me. I have one option. Or rather, a girl in mind whod love to spend time with me. Hi, Olivia, how are you? I asked the girl I had just called. My ex-girlfriend, who I had dumped and flown away on another long-term business trip. Arthur? I cant believe youre back. Yeah, you made a totally valid point. How have you been? What are you doing today? Im fine. I havent made any ns. Thats very good, and Id like to see you now. In about two hours. How would you feel about that? Arthur, Id love to, but I cant. Especially since my new boyfriend wont like it. A lot of things have changed in my life while youve been away. And I know yours has, Emma told me all about it. And you still think you can call me anytime and Ill run to you? No, not anymore. Youre selfish, Arthur, and that says it all. Olivia, I hadnt even thought of that. What is it? Nothing, Arthur. Im fine, and dont ever call me again, she yelled into the phone and hung up. Yeah, its like Im just a nuisance to everyone. Maybe I shouldnt havee back. Well, then tonight Ill spend the evening alone. With Alexas made-up love story. I wonder what shes writing about. What is the storyline of the novel about? And has she experienced all the emotions and feelings she describes? Okay, Ill find out about all of this only after I read it. And now, in the car and driving home drunk. I drank another ss of wine, which I had ordered after Alexa left. And there was not a small amount to drink. Alexa I didnt expect this from Arthur. What did I want, since all men are the same? I woke up early this morning with these thoughts in mind. Today I had an interview scheduled with a well-known phnthropist, who had set up a foundation to help immigrants from all over the world. After the interview, as usual, the usual scheme C a restaurant, a nightclub, and of course a room C a suite, arge double bed with a Jacuzzi. Im sick of it all. I think that my way of life, my frequent changes of partners will not lead to serious rtionship, but I do not want more. I was married before and that is not a good pleasure. For someone it is important to create a family, to live in love and such nonsense, but not for me. I dont know what love is, I dont think my principles and outlook on life will help me open up to that feeling. I am not the kind of woman who will suffer. I would rather make men run after me, worship me, fall at my feet, but never the other way around. I am cruel, but thats the way it is. Twelve oclock in the afternoon. An interview with Alessandro Romis, organizer of the charitable foundation Abbiamo tutti lo stesso sangue, which helps all disced people and refugees from all over the world. But the question arises. Why is it that the disced person himself, is also the organizer of this foundation? So now Im going to go into the office and find out.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Hello, Alexa Neves. Hello, Alessandro. Do you know me? Who knows you? Youre very popr in this town. Have a seat, he pointed me to the chair in front of him. Thats very kind of you. And my assistant was right when he said you were a goddess. And he wasnt lying. You really are good. Thank you very much, but I didnte here to listen to yourpliments, but to interview you for a future article for our magazine. So Ive heard. Your publication is almost one of the best in New York and Im honored. Lets get down to it. Im listening attentively, he answered, while he continued to burn me with his gaze, which was directed to the cleavage area. First question, Mr. Romis: What is your definition of charity? Its a very simple question, but it also has its ownplexity. Phnthropy, in terminology, is helping, unselfishly. But for me its a much more important process. Ites from the heart, from the soul. I see, but still. Why are you so sick about this issue? Is it rted to your past or the past of your family and friends? Of course, and you picked up on that right away. Im Italian. But sometimes circumstances are such that you have to change your life. I had a good aristocratic family, we had huge capitals, but when my grandfather died suddenly, before he made his will, a war broke out between my father and his brother-inw, my own uncle. My uncle was the head of a bandit group. So the oue is known, he locked my family in the house, I was also there. And he set fire to it. When the firemen came, they managed to save only me. I had a third of my skin burnt, but it wasnt so painful for me that I didnt feel physical pain at that point. And the mental pain, the loss of my parents and older sister, was a big blow to me. I was nine years old at the time. Of course, to keep me from iming my inheritance, my uncle became my guardian. He abused me, beat me, and one day I ran away from him. 7 Chapter Alexa Im sorry its hard for you to talk about it. You dont have to continue. No, Ill go on. Otherwise you wont understand the whole point. I havent told any publication about it, but Im willing to do anything for you, he answered, continuing to look at me with his lustful gaze. And so. I escaped. I was on the road for two days. I neither ate nor drank, andpletely weakened by it, I lost consciousness, and copsed on the road. A car was going by. Apparently there were some good people who brought me to my senses and took me in. They were my new parents, who took me to Florida and raised me as their own child. They were the founders of charities for sick children. And when I grew up, I decided to start a foundation for refugees. After all, I myself ran away from the country to which I would not want to return. My name and surname, of course, are not mine. In fact, my name is Adamo Renelli. And there are many like me. And where there are wars, where there are natural disasters, thats how I help. Well, for thest two years I decided to move to New York. Im thirty-four years old, unmarried. I dont have kids, and I dont even have a steady girlfriend. Its all gone to the back burner for me, just my work. Where do you get the budget to maintain the foundation? I dont steal from the government. Its a private foundation. Weve had a lot of sponsors in thest year. Some of them are celebrities from film and show business. I know that. So, sometimes we also get young children who have no parents or rtives. We do everything in our power to get them into good families. I see. But this is another area of your work. Yes. We are broadening the scope of her activities. What about other projects? Im thinking of opening an oncology center, because you know its the number one problem of our time. Incurable diseases. I also want to hire the best scientists to create a drug that can defeat the disease. Youve got big ns. Of course I do. Im a programmer by trade, after all. Im used to calcting everything. Do you have any more questions for me? Whats going on with your uncle? Thats too personal a question. But I can only answer it on one condition. Whats that? If you agree to have dinner with me tonight. Of course, I expected that from him, so I wasnt surprised. Very well. Ill have dinner with you tonight. Then, Alexa. 8:00 at Watercolor. And no tardiness. I like punctual girls. Im very punctual, Adamo, I reassured him, rising from my chair and holding out my hand to say goodbye. But he pulled me to him and kissed me. The kiss was light, casual. See you soon. Goodbye, I left his office after saying goodbye. He is a very good-looking man. Tall brte, and those green eyes of his. I also know that they are very temperamental and hot. Well, well find out tonight. I dont think hell disappoint me. As I left the building and headed to my car, suddenly the phone rang. Looking at the phone screen, I decided not to take it. Since it was Arthur. I was still mad at him. But the realization that I could lose my only friend made me very sad. So, getting into the car, I decided to call him back. -Hello, Arthur. Alex, Im d you called me back. Did something happen? No, its just that our conversation didnt end well yesterday. Of course it did, and it was your fault. I realize that. I apologize to you again. You know I dont want to lose you. Youre my best friend. Come on, Ive already forgiven you. So can we get together tonight? Arthur, I cant tonight. Im going on a date with Mr. Romis. Wow, the fund-raiser? The one? Yeah. Alex, hes exactly right for you in every way. Hes rich and handsome and single. Well, Im not gonna say anything about his sexual preference. What do you mean? What do you mean? Youll find out. Bye. Bye. Arthur, wait, you, but before I could finish, he was gone. Well, what exactly did that asshole mean? Arthur Alexa wastes no time in continuing to add to her list of potential partners. Now her choice has fallen on Mr. Romis. Well, that choice is quite deliberate. But what will happen when he tells her about his preferences, namely sexual fantasies. After all, I dont know about them by hearsay, but from firsthand ounts of his best friends. He prefers not regr sex, but, which means threesome, where there are two men and one woman. I doubt Alexa would agree to that. Although, shes never shared her erotic fantasies with me. Maybe hed be good for her, too. And I can only hope she knows who shes meeting with. Okay, its my day off, because its Saturday, so Ill read her novel. Well, lets go, I inserted a sh drive into myptop. So, the novel is called The Killer, too, loves, genre C erotic thriller. Wow, what a title! Okay, Im not going to read the synopsis, I do not want to know what its about, so Ill just start with the first chapter. Ive always considered my job responsible, but with an inmate whosmitted over a dozen crimes, its going to be very dangerous for me. But I just dont have any other choice, and I never will. I have to work in this service, otherwise they will just kill me. And this whole situation is my fathers fault for keeping his little secret from us. Hartman was a German criminal whomitted a number of violent crimes against women, ranging in age from twenty to twenty-eight. They were all searing brtes of attractive appearance with blue eyes. To him it was a kind of fetish. They dont know what theyre condemning me to. Im afraid of him. Now thats an intrigue. Well done, Alexa. I never thought she was capable of that. I thought she just lived for her own pleasure, at the expense of other men who would give up everything just to sleep with her. The truth is, shes talented. Sometimes I have a desire, a wild desire to be in bed with her. Spend a magical night, unrestrained and passionate sex, but its not beyond my imagination. Im even afraid to kiss her first. And I try to drive all these vicious thoughts away from me. I realized that the novel promises to be interesting. So I began to read it further. After flipping through a few pages, I had already reached the ce where Hartman was telling Christine, the main character, the reasons he wasmitting all these crimes. Hello, Christine. I thought a less pretty girl wasing to talk to me. After all, pretty and hot girls like you dont belong here. Are you trying to find out why I did what I did? Are you sure you want to know the whole truth? Are you sure you wont regret it and have nightmares about it? Im not the little girl you think I am. I like to watch horror movies. And when I have nightmares at night, I dont wake up in a sweat with fright on my face. On the contrary, I sleep very sweetly, she told him. Honey, I didnt say you were a little girl. On the contrary, I noticed that you are very hot. You like horror movies, I wonder. So you like to have sex too?N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. I dont want to talk to you about what I like. And now Im asking you questions and youre answering me. You get it. Uh, look at this- you like to boss around, so you like to dominate sex? Stop all this. I havent even started yet, but I think if I did, youd never regret it, he said, grabbing her chin and running his thumb over her lower lip. Stop it, Ill call the guards, she threatened, getting up from her chair, but he grabbed her arm and sat her back down. He grabbed her arm and pulled her back, showing her that he didnt agree with her opinion. Sit down. Dont make any sudden moves. Im trying to be nice to you, but youre provoking me into being rude. I didnt mean to, Im sorry. Thats too bad. Are you married, Christine? No, Im not married. Do you have a boyfriend or a steady sexual partner? No, she said, looking at him. You know I dont like being lied to. And you know, you shouldnt care that much about my sex life. And I dont care about it. Okay, welle back to this conversationter. Now Ill tell you about the motives for my crimes. Isnt that what you wanted to know? You know theres no way to get away with this, dont you? Im going to be killed anyway, so I have nothing to lose. You say youre not afraid of nightmares? Well, then listen. What a fantasy she has! I thought to myself, and read on. 8 Chapter Alexa After what Arthur had said about Adamo, I wasnt myself. On the one hand, I really wanted to see him and have a good time, but on the other, I didnt know what to expect from him. Well, if I didnt go with him, I would regret it for a long time. So, time to go get ready. I opened my closet with my best outfits, and started thinking about what I should wear today. My opinion was divided, as I thought that two dresses from my closet, fit perfectly, for tonight. They were my ck cocktail dress, and a dark red, short, above-knee dress. How should I be for Adamo tonight? Daring and sexy or elegant and understated? Perhaps a man, namely Arthur, is the best person to advise me on this question. Hello again. I need your help. Wow, Alex, what happened? Nothing serious, I just cant decide which dress I should wear tonight. I think you know more about that than I do. Youve never consulted me about anything like this. I know, because youve been away for six months. And you couldnt appreciate being away. I cant appreciate it now, Im not around. Besides, Im busy reading your novel right now. And Ill tell you one thing. Where did you get all this? What is it, Arthur?N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Oh, its great. Such a plot, such scenes, Im just getting to the point where they meet, Im afraid to imagine whats next for me. Dont read any further. Why not, Alex? Ive already started, which means I wont stop until Ive read the rest. Are you afraid of something? Im not afraid of anything. Will you please go away for a few minutes and tell me what you meant about Mr. Romis special preferences? I told you, youll find out. Its so hard for you to enlighten me. No, its never been hard for me to do anything for you, you know that. I just want it to be a surprise for you. Well, okay, then just tell me what kind of dress to wear with him on a date. Understated, ck or sexy, red? If you were going on a date with me, Id want you to wear a revealing dress. But Mr. Romis wouldnt care at all. I dont think his friend would either. What do you mean? What friend? Youll find out, Alex. You have a hot night, he added, before he turned off the phone. If she doesnt want to talk, dont. Okay, its eight oclock in the evening, which means that I have to get out and go to the Italian restaurant, where Adamo is waiting for me. Youre gorgeous, and you always are, Adamo began topliment me as I approached the table he was sitting at. Youre always generous with yourpliments. For a woman like you, Im willing to learn them in everynguage in the world. Have a seat, he pulled back a chair for me. C Thank you. Well, you understand that I came here purely for work. My interest in the story of your uncle is still there, and I want you to tell me everything, as you promised. Of course Ill tell you everything. But, youre so dressed up today, I dont think theres only interest in my story in you. Lets not lie, youve developed an interest in my humble person, too. Am I right? Well, of course I came here for a different purpose. But to write it off as work and simple interest was the best cover for me. Your storyes first, then everything else. I understand. Let me pour you a ss of fine French wine. I didnt even notice that our table already had all the dishes he ordered, namely pasta, risotto, fondue, carpio, brazaiolo, and many other different dishes, including desserts. I didnt know what you preferred from Italian food, so I ordered the entire restaurant menu. Youre crazy. I know I am. But thats only a fraction of my crazy, youll find out the restter. I hope you dont run away from me. His words frightened me. But I tried to pull myself together. Im not afraid of you, so I expect you to tell me. I was hoping that you would forget about it. Well, its noting out. All right, then listen. I have a good rtionship with my uncle. But, as before, I intend to destroy him. Or rather, his business. Whats the n? I want to buy all the shares in his fund and sell them for next to nothing, thus ruining him. But Im going to do it through a front man. Youre vindictive, then, I confirmed. Im very fair, he deserves it. Well, now I hope I have satisfied your interest, havent I? Yes, quite, I answered, taking a sip of wine. I hope you will quench my thirst tonight? Depending on what it is? You, he said, grabbing my hair and pulling me to him. Youre so daring, I love them, I said, looking into his eyes. Then youll have to agree to what Ill offer you. And what would that be? I have certain rules. Also, I have a best friend. With whom Im used to sharing everything, even my women. I dont know what you mean by that. You got it, dont y dumb. I prefer a threesome. One woman and two men. It will be very hot, believe me. Youll experience double pleasure. Double pleasure. Im sorry, what I asked withplete bewilderment and irritation. Come on, dont tell me you havent had that experience, I wouldnt believe it. You do not give the impression of an experienced woman, but a very lecherous and lustful. And your appearance screams it. No, Ill never agree to that, I hissed angrily. You have a lot to lose, Alexa. If you wont, then I dont see the point in continuing our evening together. Im not going to beg or persuade you, because thats what every fifth woman dreams of, to feel the power of two men over her at once, and to enjoy them at the same time. And let what I have told you remain between us. I dont think youll write about it in your journal, it might not end well for me or for you. After all, my uncle is not a very good man. I understand you perfectly. Of course, I have already forgotten everything. Im sorry I ruined your evening. I didnt mean to. Its okay, its just that you lost a lot by saying no tonight. And if youd said yes, believe me, youd have remembered this night for a long time. I might regret it. But I cant get over myself right now and let this happen. Goodbye, Alexa, he got up from the table and headed for the exit, leaving me proudly alone. 9 Chapter Arthur Its midnight, and I still cant get away from her novel. Ive already read several intimate scenes that shocked me. I never thought she could really describe such things. Still, Id like to ask her, is this all a figment of her violent fantasy or does she really dream of such a powerful, crazy man? About having sex with him? You want me, Christine. You want to feel me inside you when I bend you over, spread your legs and thrust my cock sharply into you. That will tear you from the inside out as I m into you hard and hard. Choking you until you tell me to stop. And you wont tell me to stop. Youve be as vicious as I am. You need me just as much as I need you. No, I cant stand it! I cant read this, Im getting horny. And the worst part is that I now want to be in Hartmans shoes and do all this with Alex. Although at this point I have slightly different preferences and desires for sex with her. What am I supposed to do about it? Ive already started caressing my cock, running my hand over the base and imagining how in ce of my hand would be Alexa, who would move on me at a frantic rhythmic pace in the horsewoman position, and I would hold her by the hips with one hand, painfully and roughly squeezing her breasts with the other and thrusting hard on my cock. I want my friend. My only friend. Id never been like that, Id always chased thoughts like that away from me, afraid to even dream about her. And now all these vicious thoughts overtake me. You will feel me deep inside you. I will plunge into you inch by inch, it will be very gentle and slow at first, but then it will bepletely different. I will take you all the way down. Ill fuck you until I cant get a pulse out of you, until youre tired of screaming my name and your mouth is dry. Your soul, your body and your mind, all belong to me and will always belong to me. Christine! Do you understand that? And dont you dare question me. I dont want to kill you, but youre mine. You will never look at another man again. If you do, Ill kill him right in front of you. Alexa, I wish you were here right now. I want you, and theres nothing I can do about it. Absolutely nothing. Damn it! Why did you let me read that novel?! Suddenly the doorbell rang. Who was it that decided to disturb me, at thiste hour? When I looked through the peephole of the door, I saw that it was Alexa. Open up, immediately Arthur, she shouted. Alex, wait a minute, I asked walking to the door, and opened it in front of her. Hey, why are you so early from your date? Arthur, youre a real jerk. Why didnt you tell me right away? she asked, and I already knew what she meant and smiled. Do you think its funny? You set me up. No, of course not. Its just that you had to find out without me. I found out, and now Im here. I can see that. I take it the date didnt go well. And youre ming it on me. It was fine up to a point. But when he said he wanted to introduce me to his friend, and not just introduce me, but share me, then, I was speechless. I didnt think it would embarrass you. Do you think Im aplete pervert? No, I didnt say that. I just keep reading your novel, and I cant even foresee how the plot is going to unfold.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Its all going ording to n. Youll find out when you read it. Are you really mad at me? How about a drink? I asked, getting two sses from the kitchen cab, and taking a bottle of white wine from the fridge. I think Ive had enough romance today, Arthur. You better take me home. How did you get here? Did you take a cab? Or did he ask his driver to take you? 2 What difference does it make? I came to tell you how you set me up. Okay, I get that. Ill just get my car keys and Ill drive you. You couldve slept over at my ce. Your ce? You cant be serious right now, can you? And even if I were, Id never spend the night at your ce. So that suddenly, in the morning, your mother wouldnte unexpectedly and say that, after all, a slut like me has ruined her only son. Why, you think so? I know how your family feels about me. And what they say behind my back. And how they try to brainwash you and convince you to stop talking to me. Theyre against our friendship. Alex, the main thing is my attitude towards you, not what others say, including my family. Yes, if she knew now, about my thoughts at this moment, which were reduced to only one problem, my physical need. Thats what I appreciate about you, Arthur, that youve never depended on other peoples opinions. Im d that nothing can stand in the way of our friendship. Who am I kidding now? I am happy to have such a friend. And I am happy that I have such a friend. Well, shall we go? Alex asked me. Lets go. I took the car keys out of my jacket pocket, and we left the apartment. I got in the car, and she sat next to me in the passenger seat. Lets go, she said as she closed the car door. I turned on the ignition and we drove off. She, looked gorgeous, sexy. With the dress, she didnt miss a beat. I wanted her right there in my car. Ahh, my mind, it all boils down to one thing. Arthur, are you all right?she asked, noticing me looking at her and sighing heavily. Yeah, Im fine, I guess its just hot in the car, I said as I pressed the button on the remote to turn on the air conditioner, but it was broken. Look, stop, please, I want to take my dress off. Youre, like, really hot in the car. What, right in the car? Is she kidding? Yeah, sure, I agreed. And then the real torture began for me. I couldnt take my eyes off her. She smoothly pulled her dress off over the top, leaving me in just her underwear. Through the bra, her nipples were visible, and the bikini,pletely exposing her ass. God, what a great figure she had. I just wanted to rip everything off of her, take off all the unnecessary clothes, and fuck her right there in the car. Get a grip, Arthur. Thats it, Im done, we can go. At least its not too stuffy. I couldnt breathe, she said. I wanted to tell her that now it is even harder for me to breathe because of her appearance, but I did not say anything, just started the car, and we drove away. Arthur, why didnt you go out with your friends tonight, or pick up another girl at the club? I take it thats all you do now, nothing serious? Yeah, just like that. But you know, Im just tired, and tonight I just wanted to spend some time at home. Especially since Im really into your romance. Wow, even so, well, Im impressed with your stamina. Thanks, were here, I said as I pulled up in front of Alexs house. Thank you, she said as she got out of the car without even putting on her dress. Are you going to go dressed like that? Im not ashamed. The more so, my neighbors are used to my appearances. I understand, well, good night, C I said good night, I even did not get out of the car, as I was afraid to jump on her and take her right on the hood of my Maybach. Good night to you, too, she said, and left. I stared after her for a long time, I wanted to jump up and run after her, but I didnt. I was afraid of getting over it all, and of losing her. So, after dreaming about the unreal for a while longer, I started the car and drove in the opposite direction, namely, to my house. If thats how it works, then all I have to do is keep reading her novel and dream about her in my own fictional reality. 10 Chapter Alexa Good morning, Alexa. I said to my reflection in the mirror. Its my day off, so Im going to lie around all day, eating yummy treats and watching melodrama. I love my weekends. Ive evenpletely forgotten about my novel, especially since I have no chance of getting it published anyway. Last night was a very exciting evening for me. But Arthurs behavior made me a little ufortable. Or rather, the way he looked at me, my legs, my figure. It was as if he wanted me. Yes, he himself admitted that he was attracted to me. But he would never cross that line, never ruin our friendship. Suddenly, the phone rang. Hey, Alex, how are you? Good, how are you? Me too, listen, Ill be passing through your neighborhood and Id like toe over, we need to talk. Okay, what would we talk about? Youll know when I get there, he answered and hung up. I wonder what he wants to tell me? Well, Im going to take a shower. About ten minutes passed when suddenly there was a knock on the door. I quickly strapped on a towel to open it, I didnt have time to change. Hello, Arthur. You didnt even let me shower in peace. What was so urgent? Sorry, I didnt mean to interrupt your shower routine. But its really urgent. Ill just sit down and you can get dressed. Come on, Im not naked in front of you, Im wearing a towel. Am I making you ufortable? No. So what did you want to talk to me about? Why dont you offer me a drink first? Arthur, I dont keep alcoholic beverages in the house, so I can only offer you juice or mineral water. Ill settle for juice. Okay, I took a carton of juice from the table and poured it into his ss. He acted very strange to me. Here, I handed it to him, and he immediately took a few sips. I almost read your novel. And Ill tell you one thing C its a brain st. Ive never read anything like that in my life. Whats that supposed to mean? Did you like it or not? Of course I liked it. I loved it, especially your fantasies. Theyre just fantasies, nothing personal and nothing to do with me. Well, yes, fantasies, only very vivid and stirring. Is that what you wanted to talk about? My fantasies? No, thats not what I came to talk about. I think I know someone who can help you with the money to publish it. I wonder who the phnthropist is? Who can give me money without asking for a refund? That would be me. Seriously? Did you think long and hard before proposing it to me? A long time, I said in all seriousness. Its not funny, Arthur. Im not joking. You and I are friends, and friends are supposed to help each other. What are you up to? I wondered with utter bewilderment, for in fact his words seemed strange to me. Youre my friend, Ive never hit on you, and I didnt want more from you, right? Yeah, whats your point? He didnt answer but came up behind me and hugged me gently. Alex, I want you and I to live out all your fantasies in the novel to the smallest detail. To live out their feelings and emotions. Especially the sex scenes, Arthur ran his fingers over my bare shoulder, and I shuddered. Thats what you want, isnt it? You want to be Christine, to be a defenseless, helpless toy in Hartmans hands? You want to experience every feeling and emotion, dont you? Stop it, Arthur. But why? Why would you deny yourself that pleasure? My novel is about a murderer and a criminal psychologist, theres no way you can try it on. So dont even try it. You dont think I could do a killer for that kind of fun? Id do anything for that. I cant even imagine what it would be like. Arthur, thats not the point. This isnt right. Its all stupid, after all! What is it, then, Alex? Anyway, its up to you. If you agree, Ill transfer the money into your ount, and it will give you the opportunity to publish your book in the worlds best publishing house. Youre talking down to thest detail? But my heroine dies at the end. Are you going to kill me? I looked at him with fear in my eyes. Yes, you will be famous posthumously. You are not normal. Im sorry I let you read it, I wanted to get as far away from him as possible, but he wouldnt let me. Where are you running away from me? You have no way out anyway, Christine, oh no, he was speaking in the words of my heroine! Isnt that how you described her words in the novel? He grabbed me and pinned me against the wall with his hard body. I dont want to, I wont agree to it, let me go, I kept wrenching away. Youre lying. Youre afraid I can make you feel all the things you described so beautifully in your novel, the things you so desperately dream about, the things you want so badly, but youre afraid to admit it to yourself. In a way, he was right. Hes good-looking and sexy, and Im sure hes good at that, too. But I am afraid of him, of the possible attachment to him after all, because initially there is a sexual dependence on the partner, which then willfully turns into emotional attachment and love. Namely, that light and unearthly feeling C love. So thats your answer? He asked, sping my hair in a fist and pulling my head toward him. Come on, youre not a little girl, so dont act like one. Youre beautiful in any clothes, even a towel. But it would be interesting to see you without it, started pulling the knot, trying to expose my breasts. Arthur, let me go. Why dont you forget everything I described and just give me the sh drive with the novel, I pleaded, covering myself with my hands. No, Alexa, I dont, I want the other thing, I want you. I dont want your help, let me go. Alexa, youre really something! Did you believe it? Do you believe that Im capable of this? Yes, I believed it. Oh,e on! It was a joke. You dont get jokes at all. Youre such an idiot, Arthur! Alexa, calm down. Stay away from me. Go away now, go away, I started yelling at him because he made me so angry! What C he just pissed me off with his idiotic outing, which he thought was fun. Come on. See, I can have a good imagination, too. I can be a good actor, too.N?velDrama.Org owns this. I get it, but dont joke around like that anymore, she asked her best friend, already calmer. I really want to help you with the money. Ill take your help, but you really hurt me. You can not joke like that. Okay, I have to go now. I hope youll forgive me, though, and Ill see youter, he added before I opened the door and let him out. 11 Chapter Arthur I hadnt seen Alex in a few days. I realized that I overreacted then and maybe she will not forgive me soon, or rather she has already forgiven me, but knowing her character, she will not admit it and will be offended for a long time. So I do not call her first, I wait until she moves away, in her case this is the only way out. Suddenly my phone rang. Who could it be? I looked at the disy and realized it was Alex. I wondered what she wanted. I took the call. Hey, Arthur, how are you? Hi, Im fine, I decided to show her that I wasnt worried at all these days because of what happened. What are you doing today? Nothing, what are you doing today? Yeah, me and my girlfriend are going to a club tonight, we would like you to join us. Will she be alone? No, shell be with her boyfriend, so will youe? Sure, he said without a second thought. Fine, then 9:00 p. m. at the Paradise, and no dys. 2 Okay, I said, but she was already passed out. An unexpected turnaround, really. One of these days not a phone call, then she decided to invite me to go out with her, even in spite of the presence of her friends. At least tonight Ill have fun with Alex. Not in the way I would have liked, of course. The day went by unnoticed and evening came. I got into the car and arrived at the point of our good time today. Hi Arthur, Alex greeted me at the entrance, along with her friend, who was not a beauty to say the least.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. This is Ava. Nice to meet you, I lied, because I didnt see anything nice about it. I booked us a table, so now we go and immediately sit down at it, drink and have fun until morning. Arthur, Avas here alone tonight, so I hope you wont bore us, and then it all came to me. We sat down at a table, began to drink, and for some reason Alex, for some reason, went straight away to dance, leaving me alone with Ava. It promises to be a long night. And why did she bring her friend here? Is she trying to find me a match? I dont need a matchmaker, I can manage without her help. Shes taking on too much right now. Hi again. Im Ava, and I take it youre Arthur? Alexa told me about you. Yes, Im Arthur, I answered grudgingly. And why dont you dance? I dont want to, have you run out of questions? How she pissed me off. Why, are you so abrupt? Did something happen to you? Of course there is. Youre the one who came down on my head! But I didnt say it out loud. I take it Alexa hasnt told you everything about me. So tell me. Ill listen to it very carefully. Its interesting to get to know you. C I have no desire to share this information with you. Why dont I tell you about me, and then you can make up your own mind about me. Is she kidding? This is serious right now? Ive already made up my mind. Youre not right for me! You shouldnt be, especially since I have to leave. Have a good evening. Wait, you cant leave me alone like this. And I didnt hire you as a babysitter, and I think youre a big girl now. I just wanted to have a normal conversation with you. Baby, you and I are not gonna have a conversation. Although, if you came with me to the bathroom right now, spread your legs in front of me, and let me fuck you, Id think about continuing our evening together. Otherwise, Im sorry. But youre not my type at all, and Im sure if you got down on your knees in front of me and gave me a good blowjob, I wouldnt be able toe. Alexa didnt tell me you were such a boor and a pervert! the girl was indignant. What did she say? That I was a very nice guy and a real gentleman, I decided to ask her. Although thats probably exactly what happened. That doesnt matter. You disgust me. You just think about sex the first night. Without getting to know the person, without talking to the person. Well, then get out of here. You can finish your drink and get out, he sent her away. Stupid, she whispered through her teeth, poured the wine on me and took off. You idiot! I had ruined my shirt! I quickly made my way to the bathroom to clean up a bit. Though it would be quicker to throw it in the trash than to turn it back from scarlet to white. Whats going on? Alexa was walking toward me, and it looked like shed already had a chance to talk to Ava. What was supposed to happen? Arthur, I dont recognize you. Why are you acting like this? Why are you being so mean to Ava? Oh, you mean that? I told her the truth. You sassed her, you offered to fuck her in the toilet, a dirty toilet. So be it, and now Im sorry, I have to clean it up somehow, he exined, pointing to himself. I do not recognize you, you have changed. You are not the sincere, kind and fair as I knew you. Really? I thought you liked bad guys. And sex in a dirty toilet, as you say, is what most girls dream about. Well, what you dream about is better not to say it out loud at all. But not you, I dont like you like that, I dont like you like that. Thats great, thats great. Ive been wanting to hear you say that for a long time. Yeah, I think so too. Change, Arthur, if you dont want to lose your friendship with me. Youre talking to me about friendship? Are you serious? You tried to introduce me to Ava without telling me. No one does that. Dont you get it? I dont want a rtionship, especially with someone like Ava. Do you think youre the center of the universe? No, but Im disappointed in what you did to me. All right, thats enough, then. Our friendship is over. This is the third time youve hurt my feelings since you came here. I dont want to bother you anymore. I wont give you any more advice, do as you see fit. Youve made up your mind? Yes, Ive made up my mind, now go on your way. If you want to go to the bathroom, go ahead. I think youll find one for tonight that will do it instead of Ava. Of course, dont doubt it. And now that youve made that decision, were not friends anymore. Were just acquaintances, or even nobodies? Youre right. Then I shouldnt help you with money. nd I wont ept any more help from you. Go have fun, she said and left. Im really bing a different person. I dont want to be friends with Alex anymore. I want her in every way. But those thoughts have to be chased away. Thats it, were no longer friends, and its my own fault. 12 Chapter Alexa I understand that my friendship with Arthur is lost, but Id really like to get it back. Hes changed a lottely. Hes be aggressive and angry, which is not like him. And his sister also yelled at me when she called me on the phone and said it was all my fault. Arthur decided to quit his job, started changing girls every night and even drinking. And it had only been a week since west talked to him and broke up our friendship. I cant let it go like this. I want to help him deal with this depression. I dont want to think that its affecting him like this, the loss of our friendship. But talking to his sister tells apletely different story: Well you spoiled my brother, you bitch. What are you talking about, Emma? Dont y the innocent sheep, you know what I mean. You took money from him and then you fucked him over. I didnt take his money. Theres a lot of money missing from his ount, dont tell me you didnt know he withdrew it for you. I didnt get anything from him. And you wont. Alexa, stay away from my brother. He doesnt need a friend like you, youre just spoiling him. We dont talk to each other anymore, so you can rx. You know when Ill be calm? When you leave the country for good, she growled into the phone and hung up. She never called me back after that. I tried to call Arthur, but he kept rejecting my calls. And when, I kept calling him anyway, he just turned the phone off. Maybe something had happened to him. But I chase the bad thoughts away. I have to go to him, even if he wont ept me, wont open the door for me, but I have to try to do it. I changed into a blue dress and took my car keys and my bag, left my apartment, and headed for his house. When I knocked on the door, no one opened it for me. But I could sense that he was standing under the door, because I could hear his footsteps. Arthur, please open up, I know youre home. But there was silence in response. C Arthur, Im worried about you, you cant do this to me. C What the hell are you doing here? Go away, I heard him answer, through the door. Please dont chase me away, just open the door for me, and you and I can talk. We have nothing to talk about. Im begging you, open up, dont be so cruel. Suddenly I heard footsteps and then the sound of the door opening. Come in, he let me in, and I stepped inside. He was dressed in a ck business suit, apparently back from another trip recently. But Emma said hed decided to quit his exciting job. Okay, I was staring at him at an entirely inopportune moment. But theres no denying hes pretty good-looking. Thank you. I called you, I texted you, why didnt you answer me? Because I didnt want to. And if memory serves, were not friends anymore. And I dont have to share my problems with you anymore. I talked to your sister, and she thinks its all my fault. I dont deny it, its all your fault; shes absolutely right. You shouldnt think so, and its all your fault for breaking up our friendship, too. All right, so be it. Youre ruining your life. You ruined it for me. I ruined it? But how? Ive always been there for you, giving you advice, telling you what to do. Yeah, and thest time you made me look like an idiot for introducing me to your crocodile friend. Youre exaggerating. Shes really cute. But not like you. Whats your point? I dont understand you at all. Youve been acting strangetely. I dont mean anything. I say what I think. You dont understand anything. What do you want from me, Alex? he asked, and I knew that I appeared at the wrong moment when I saw a half bottle of whiskey in his hands. Arthur and alcohol? No, thats not true! Im sorry, this must be a bad time. Youre always bad timing. And I remember we decided to end our friendship. Well, no, you decided that. Ill probablye back another time. I just came by to make sure youre okay. No, say what you have to say now that youre here. Its myst day at work, and I want to quit, because I have enough money that I can afford not to work. Like go on a trip. Too bad you didnt get it for your fabulous novel. Now itll be well spent on my fabulous vacation in an ind paradise with hot girls. Arthur, you cant do that. Can I do what? Why dont you just turn off your mommy and your all-knowing wikipedia, okay? Besides, you dont get to tell me what to do. You deal with yours first. Arthur, youre different. I dont know whats wrong with you. Youre changing before my eyes, and it scares me. Im not afraid for you. I dont care at all. I dont care who you fucked tonight or whose bed you end up in tomorrow. Ivee to terms with the fact that youre a real whore, really, with crazy erotic fantasies. And I think its time to ept that truth. How nice it felt to feel his lips on my neck, and when they went lower and lower, my skin burned with fire. Im well aware that hes going to ruin me. But I cant stop it. He was saying the words from my novel. No! Its just a novel, its all a figment of my imagination, nothing more, Ive told you that a hundred times. Why do you keep thinking that Id really like to experience it? Alexa, he said softly, stepping closer. We both know youre lying. And you cant lie. You can pretend all you want, but youre not fooling me. No, I tried to argue, but he wouldnt let me, so he put his hand over my mouth and whispered in my ear: I may ruin her, but Im ready to plunge her into a world of sexual fantasy and debauchery that she didnt even know she had, he continued to say lines from my novel without taking his hand from my mouth. You admit to yourself your secret desires. All inhibitions can be broken. All boundaries are broken. You only have to let us cross that line. Let me, Alex Mmm, I tried to answer, but he wouldnt let go of my hand. Is there something you want to tell me? I nodded my head, and he pulled my hand away. Are you out of your mind? What the hell are you doing? I yelled, pushing him away from me. Youre going crazy, Alexa, calm down. No, you calm down. You know what? Im sick of this. Im sick of you, I dont want to know you anymore, stay away from me, but what I said only made him more angry. Do you really think your words mean anything to me, or am I afraid of you? A step and Arthur was too close to me. So close, in fact, that its starting to panic me. Stay back, Arthur, its not funny anymore. Its very funny to me. I get the impression youre afraid of me. Yes, Im afraid of you and thats why therell be no moremunication between us, I dont want tomunicate with a psycho. A pervert and a psycho. I think wed make a great couple. You dont think so? No, I dont think so, goodbye Arthur, I opened the door to get out, but he ran up and mmed it in my face. You really piss me off, Alex, and I want you just as much. I cant fight myself anymore. You turn my whole mind upside down, you turn my soul inside out. I dream about you all the time, I think about you all the time, or rather what I will do with you when we are in bed together. Friendship between us, really? Ive just been blind to all this, not letting you dream of me as the woman I want wild passion with. What is he doing? What is he talking about? I took a step back, my back against the wall. Its a dead end, I thought again, scrolling through Arthurs words in my head. Let go of me. No, Im not letting you go, his lips touched my neck and his hands were on my waist. Let me go, I asked again. I dont think we both want to. Youre drunk, you dont know what youre talking about, I tried to pull away, but he pressed me harder against the wall. Its not bullshit, its my desires for you that I cant talk about when Im sober. Were not friends anymore, you said so yourself. So why cant you and I be useful to each other? In a n? n? He buried his hand in my hair, and his tongue parted my closed lips and prated my mouth. I was breathing heavily. I felt a need for him, like air, without which it was impossible to breathe. This was happening to me for the first time. I was so damn aroused by his insolence and boldness. Arthur continued to deepen the kiss with his hands over my head. Desire and lust overcame me. I didnt want to resist anymore; I wanted him. I want you, Alex, he saidnguidly, pulling away from the kiss. And I want you, Arthur, I admitted, letting him know that everything was about to change. All the boundaries that had been built between us for years would fly away. Arthur I really wanted to be with her, or rather, to fuck her in a way that she would remember for the rest of her life. But not like this, Im drunk. And I want to remember everything Im going to do to her. Im well aware that if I backpedal now, shell fuck me off and shell be absolutely right. I got her all worked up. Shes horny. I can tell by herbored breathing. But I want to y with her a little bit before things happen between us. Alex, how did you want me to fuck you? Like Hartman the first time Christine did, or did you have other preferences and desires? Have you ever fantasized about what would happen between us if we were alone? What would you let me do to you? Huh, Alex? But she couldnt even say the words back. Why dont you say anything? he asked, tracing his thumb across her lower lip and looking into her eyes. C I just want you, Arthur. . I didnt think I could get her to give herself to me so easily. What about all those bad rules and inhibitions you made up about me? What was it all for? Why have I waited and endured so many years, going crazy over not being able to touch you? Is that all you bitch ever wanted to do? Right, Alex? I ran my hand under her blue silk dress. Then I fumbled with the stic of her panties and pushed them aside. Oh, shit! She was wet! Are you ready for me yet, Alex? he asked as he dipped one finger into her. Yes, Arthur, Im ready, ahhh, she moaned as I began to unstrangle her with it Do you want me to make you cum? Yes, very much, ahhhhhm. How badly do you want it, Alex? Very much. Ive been dreaming about it. Do it, make me tremble at your fingers and shudder at your touch. I was sure she was about to cum, which I didnt want at all. I wanted to punish her, to annoy her, but no more, so I pulled my finger out in her wetness, made her lick it off, and then pulled away.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. What are you doing? Come back here! Im not doing anything. You and I have been friends for years and will continue to be friends. And as I understand it, friends donte from touching each other? Or am I wrong? So Im not gonna let you do it until you realize you want me as much as I do. I have realized that, Arthur. No, you didnt admit it to me. You just wanted me to fuck you. But not that you wanted to be mine. I dont need a one-time fuck, you know. I hadpletely different ns for you, Alex. You know exactly what I mean. Youre going crazy, Arthur, Alex began to spread her dress, pulling it down. No, youre driving me crazy, Alex. Or rather, your romance. And to be honest, your dreams, your desires, the contradictions in you. Dont you get tired of saying that all the time? Im tired of you and your idiotic talk. This body, she said, outlining herself with her hand, every curve of her gorgeous and beautiful body. It could have been yours today, but you missed your chance, Arthur. So, there wont be any more of it. Ill sleep with whoever I want, Ill spend my nights in whatever bed I want. And I dont care about all the stereotypes and opinions about me, you and your beloved family, and society in general. I am a person. You are tinsel. Thats why I dont want to see you anymore. Are you serious? You came to make peace with me, Alex, not me. Youre confused about something. And you have no right to say big words like that to me right now. So you need to get out of my apartment and get out as fast as you can. Id be happy to do that, she was on her way to the door, but I ran up to her and turned her sharply to face me. Only after that, I said, and kissed her. My tongue caressed her and she didnt resist. I loved the taste of her lips, the smell of her body, her intoxicating perfume. I didnt want to let her go, but I had to teach her a lesson. You enjoyed that kiss, but remember, it will never happen again. Youve lost a lot, Alex. And dont, she snorted, pulling away from me, opening the door and walking out of the apartment. I didnt even hold her back. Not today. Today was just an attempt, and Im sure it seeded. I made sure she wanted me, too. But one night isnt enough for me; I want more with her. Okay, theres nothing else for me to do but lie down on the couch with my tablet and continue reading the novel. After all, I missed one important episode, and thats where it all starts to get interesting. Christine, dont be afraid of me, Hartman told her and gently stroked her cheek. I cant, youre a scary man. You tricked me, and Ive never let anyone do that before. Thats no reason to keep me tied to a chair in the basement. What are you going to do to me? Ive got nothing to lose. I didnt help them, I helped you. And if they find me, theyll kill me. So Id rather die by your hand. By the hand of the man who ruined me and who managed to fall in love with me and win my heart. I helped you to escape. But you know what will happen next. They will find you anyway, they will find us and they will kill us. Not before I do. How could your father do this to you? Youre the one who should have asked him that question and asked him what he wanted it for. Set me free, please. No, honey, he said, and taped her mouth shut. Not wanting to hear any more of her lies. I didnt kill any of those women, I didnt! It was my father who did it. My own father. Hes the fucking pervert, not me! And I wont let him hurt you. The girl I fell in love with. You wanted me to take the me for all the crimes Ivemitted? No, thats not going to happen. My father became a great man. And Im a scum of the earth. And therefore, I must kill him. What a twist. Okay, Im done for the day, I said to myself and finished the whiskey bottle to the bottom. 13 Chapter Alexa The hated rm clock sounded, which meant that it was a new day, and it was time to wake up. After yesterdays conversation with Arthur and his desire to make scenes from my novele true with me, I realized one thing for myself: I didnt want to see him or talk to him anymore. He was just starting to lose his mind. I confessed my own desire to have sex with him, but no more. It was just my instinct that kicked in, because he really turned me on and annoyed me yesterday. When I wrote and described all the scenes in the novel, I didnt think it could be so catchy, especially for a proper guy like Arthur. When I was writing and describing all the scenes in the novel, I didnt think it would catch on so well, especially for a straight guy like Arthur. Hell find a girl for himself that he can do well with. And it certainly wont be me. Wheres my phone? Its nowhere to be found. Did I leave it at Arthurs? No, not that! I started to talk in a panic, but when I went into the kitchen to make my morning coffee, I saw it on the table. When I picked it up, I saw that I had a lot of missed calls and messages, and most of them were from Arthur: 5:00, Alexa, Im sorry. 5:10. I had a few too manyst night. It happens. 6:00: Honestly, I dont regret it. I told you, I want you very much. Why cant you do it? What are you afraid of? Youve already lost your friend, just like Ive lost my friend. So what do we do now? Resist our desires and pretend that passion didnt re up between us yesterday? What is he talking about? I told him I was attracted to him, or did he forget that? All right, Ill text him too, and hopefully after that hell forget about me. Arthur, youre not for me. You are incapable of getting me and satisfying me the way I want you to. Im sorry about that, but its true. My skin does not burn from your touch as it does with the men I desire. Thats it, hit the send button and the message would soon reach its recipient. Five minutes have passed and there is no response from him. Thats good. The boy has realized that Im out of his league. Its the right thing to do, I thought, and got dressed. I put on my ck dress and patent leather shoes, and I put on bright red lipstick. After all, today I have a new meeting and a new interview with a very rich and powerful man who created his own media corporation C Mr. Gilbert Lancaster. He is thirty-eight years old, unmarried, no children. He has a fortune of over twenty billion dors. I have to conduct the interview so that I would wake up in his bed in the morning. Or at least be invited to a nightclub or restaurant. Im a cynical and calcting bitch, I know. And I dont see that as a disadvantage, but rather as a plus. Arthur is useless to me, even though hes younger and sexier. But no more. Suddenly my phone was ringing, someone was calling me. Yeah.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Hi, sweetie. It was my mom. She always calls when Im in a hurry. Hi. Mom, Im in a hurry, what did you want to tell me? My father and I have been living in Houston for two years and you never came to see us. When are youing to visit? You know Im very busy. I have interviews and articles every day. I understand, but sometimes, you can spare at least one day, give us one damn day to visit your elderly parents. Dont exaggerate, youre still young. As soon as I have some free time, Ill be sure to fly over. After all, youre not too far from my ce. Thats where your father wanted to go. My father didnt think about the environment of the city. Itspletely polluted, you have a lot of chemical nts and two big oil refineries. Alexa, New York isnt the perfect city to live in either. Its the perfect city for opportunity. Theres a lot of opportunity here, and you and your father know that very well. About that, Alexa, Arthurs mother called us. She says youre doing some bad things there. Thats interesting, what kind of things? She thinks youre a prostitute. And your goal is not to make a career, but to seduce men who are profitable for you. And you believe that? Alexa, you dont want to get married, why? Because I dont love anyone. And Arthur? What about Arthur? Were just friends. You dont have any girlfriends, dont you think its time to stop being so cynical? Mom, I dont have any friends because my best friend betrayed me, and after her I vowed to be friends only with men. Not everyone is like that, Alex, like Lily. And its been over ten years. So what? It was a lifelong lesson. At least men are honest about their preferences and judgments, unlike women. And they dont stab you in the back when youre not expecting it. Alex, we raised you differently. Im sorry I didnt live up to your expectations, I shouted into the phone and turned it off. My mother now made me remember an episode of my life that Id been trying to forget for a very long time. My adolescence-the first love, the first disappointment, the first betrayal. And something else, something terrible, that I would absolutely hate to remember now. After what happened to me, I reconsidered my whole life, made certain conclusions and moved on with my life, shielding myself from people. At the age of fifteen I went to Metropolitan College in New York, where I graduated with honors in Business and Social Sciences with a degree in Communication and Media Studies. Then I sessfully enrolled at Columbia University in the Department of Journalism. It was here that I met Artur, who was a second-year international rtions student. From that day on, our friendship was born, I thought back and looked at my watch. Oh, no! Imte for my interview with Mr. Lancaster. Well, Ive got to run! 14 Chapter Arthur Great. If shes trying to hurt me, shes doing a pretty good job of it. Let her do what she wants, since I cant get her and satisfy her. Let her rich boyfriends who want to fuck her in every position do it for me. I dont have a girlfriend anymore. Ill look for girls wholl do whatever I offer them. Thats what Im gonna do tonight. But before I do, Im going to check on my sister and ask her never to interfere in my personal life again. My head hurts terribly, and no wonder, since I drank the whole bottle of whiskey myself. I was drunk, but I remember everything clearly. I poured myself a ss of water from the faucet, drank it, and started dialing Emmas number. Hi, Emma, how are you? I asked when she picked up the phone. Hi, Im good. But from the sound of your voice, you dont sound good. Are you home today? Arthur, Im always home. Have you forgotten that I have a young child and Im still on maternity leave? I know that, Emma. Iming over tonight. We need to talk. Michaels in town from San Francisco? Yes, of course he did. His pictures have been recognized as the best. Im happy for him. Youre lucky to have a husband. Yeah, he just lives for pictures and shoots, sometimes Im terribly jealous of his models, I cant help it. You shouldnt do that, he loves you and Rudy very much, he wont let himself cheat on you. And I told you hes opening his own studio in New York. Thats great, congrattions. Come on, get over here already. On the phone, all you can not tell, you can not convey all the emotions. Ill definitely be there, I said, and threw the phone. Im very happy for Michael, hes finally managed to open his own studio. Hes thirty years old, hes got everything C a family, a lovely wife, his own business. And to tell you the truth, I envy the hell out of him. Even though Ive aplished a lot and built a sessful career at the age of twenty-eight, I dont have anything in my life that would make me happy. A faithful wife and child. I didnt demand much from Sarah, I tried to create a happy future for her and me, I spent a lot of money on our wedding, I bought her everything she wanted, I did everything she wanted for her. She made me into a whipper-snapper, but I put up with it, and I told all my friends against it, but in the end they were right. She was with me until a more favorable candidate on her horizon. And then it all stopped before it had even begun. Now I am not so hard and painful to remember it, as it was before. After all, I really loved her. I fell in love with her golden curls and eyes as blue as the ocean. She was an angel to me then, but in fact turned out to be a real devil. It was only then that I realized how deceptive appearances can be. How a person can be beautiful on the outside but ugly on the inside. I wonder if its the same with Alex. Is she a narcissist and thinks shes the most irresistible? Im not going to argue with that, its true. Shes insanely beautiful on the outside, attractive, sexy, but does she also have a beautiful soul? What is she hiding behind her mask of indifferent bitch? What happened that she became like that? After all, at university she was apletely different person C responsive, kind. Okay, its not a big deal. I have a lot to do today-I want to withdraw all my money from the bank ount, and I have to make sure I go to Emmas tonight. *** Alexa I jogged down the hall and burst sharply into the office of my interviewer for the day, namely Mr. Lancaster. He was surprised to see me like this, it was all over his face.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Forgive me, Im terribly sorry Imte, I immediately began to make excuses to him. Thats all right. You must be Alexa Neves? Sensation magazine? Yes, thats me. Good to see you. Well, lets get started. I have a lot of important things to do today. Of course, I said, sitting down on the couch and pulling out my notebook from my bag. I thought you preferred to record, he said in surprise. And I bloody well forgot about it, I just left it at home. There are different methods of conducting an interview, as well as recording it. Well, yes, you were trained in all the methods at Columbia University. And to question your professional skills, I simply have no right, he answered me lightly and even winked at me. Hes quite a good-looking man C slim, keeping fit, because he has his own private fitness club. He wasnt cheeky, because his eyes werent immediately directed at my cleavage, nor did he examine me from head to toe and lick his lips, as most other men did. He had green eyes and dark hair and a stubble that suited him just fine. A strict gray suit that entuates his whole image and status C the unapproachable, austere owner of a media corporation. Lets begin, he said, sitting down at his desk and folding his arms in front of him. I guess so, I answered softly, and began to ask him questions. Mr. Lancaster, do you consider yourself a lucky man? Alexa, I dont consider myself a lucky man, I consider myself a happy man. As they say, a lucky man is lucky in and of himself. You are lucky to have been born into an aristocratic family. Are you grateful to your parents, they gave you the best education and a good start to start your own business? Of course, I am very grateful to them for everything. That they believed in me, that they invested arge amount of money in my project. They always praised you as a child, they did not punish you? They never hit me or punished me. If I did something wrong, they just threatened me, but there was never any physical abuse in our family. Your project seems to have paid off? More than justified. For several decades my media corporation has been one of the leading media corporations in the world. The total annual turnover of our corporation is 10 billion dors. Advertising, publishing, television and the Inte are industries that no society can do without right now. Thanks to us, billions of people around the world create, produce, advertise and sell their products. Lancasters Media. C is a sess. I couldnt agree with you more, I threw one leg over the other, trying to show him my panties. But he didnt move an eyebrow. What an unapproachable man. So do you have any more questions for me, Alexa? You know the most important thing most women are interested in is why youre not married, right? Yes, I get asked that question all the time. But well, I can answer it. Im not going to say that Im waiting for the one and only, that I have a BDSM preference, as many men do who have achieved great heights. I just feel good and rxed on my own. So how do you deal with your physical and sexual needs? When I want sex, I just rent a girl. Or rather, they bring her to me from an escort agency. Really?! Its not going to be as easy as I originally thought. I hear you. Alexa, youre a smart girl. Itsmendable that you were trying to get attention for yourself. But a woman like you doesnt need it at all. What are you talking about? Alexa, I paid attention to you right away, thats what Im talking about. Im sorry, she said guiltily to herself under her nose. Im thirty-eight years old and seducing me that way is silly, dont you think? But your dress is gorgeous. I already apologized to you. To you, I think its time we switched to you. To you, I said again. Are your questions about my love life over yet? he asked when he got up from the table and came over to me. Yes. My questions are over, I answered and started to get up from the couch. Good, can I ask you questions now? What do you mean? I asked, and was about to leave. Questions about your private life. And what are you interested in my private life? Probably the same things you are interested in mine. Im not married, if thats what you mean. I can tell by the fact that you dont have a ring on your ring finger. What else do you want me to say? Who are you sleeping with? Im sorry, did I misunderstand you? Oh, spare me that. Just answer my question. Right now theres no one. Youre not in a serious rtionship, I take it? repeatedly walked right up to me and pressed me against the door. No. What do you want from me in return if you let me fuck you tonight? Did he really just ask me that now? I dont want anything. Come on, Alex. Give it to me straight. Im a writer, or Im trying to be. I get it, you want my publishing house to release your work to the masses? Yes, I do. Well, its not much. I agree, he said, running his hand through my hair. Lets meet you tonight at the Venus Club, how do you feel about it? About nine oclock? I agree, I answered and looked at him. I wish I could jump on you right now, but I wont even kiss you. Ill save it for dessert. Ill live up to your expectations, I answered and opened the door and walked out of the office. Yay! I got what I wanted. True, he was not so stupid, and figured me out, but still it did not stop me. Well, we can consider the interview a sess and the ice has broken. And tonight Im going to try to break it. 15 Chapter Arthur What people, Emma greeted me as she opened the door in front of me. And its so good to see you, too. Michael isnt here, but hell be here soon. Come in. Wheres little Rudy? I asked, holding a huge teddy bear in my hands. Arthur, the baby is asleep now. You certainly picked the time, seven oclock at night. Its not thatte. The babys asleep, Michaels still in the studio. I hear you, I went into the living room and sat down on the couch, putting the bear on the floor. You wanted to talk to me about something? Yes, Emma. Well, talk while no ones around. Emma, what did you say to Alex? No, no. Dont tell me that you came to confront me now because of that whore? Shes outraged. Emma, youre wrong. Shes not a whore at all. Arthur, everyone knows that, everyone. Except you. Just take the veil she put over your eyes and use your head. C Alexa didnt do anything to me. I make my own decisions. I do what I think is right. And if it makes you feel any better, Ill admit that I never slept with her, and I never intended to. Also, as ofte, wevepletely severed our friendship with her. I hope youll be happy now, and be sure to tell your mother that. Arthur, dont be angry. Im not angry, I answered. Suddenly the door to the apartment opened and Michael appeared. Whoa? Arthur really came to see us, didnt he? he asked sarcastically and came over to us. Yes, Emma answered quietly. It is good to see you, Arthur. You too, Michael. How are things going at the studio? -Emma has already told me everything. Gossip Girl, Michael guessed. I hear everything, Emma said. My favorite Gossip Girl, he repeated, walking over to her and kissing her tenderly. Theyve only been together three years and a year married, but it seems as if theyve known each other all their lives. Suddenly we heard little Rudy crying. Well, the babys awake. Ill go feed him. Emma left, leaving us alone. Well, you know about my aplishments, now I want to hear about yours. Michael, Im stable. Ive made a lot of money. I made a lot of money, broke another girls heart. Youre quite the heartbreaker, Arthur. You dont say. How are things with Alexa? She and I are no longer in touch. Were not friends anymore. Wow, tell me more about that. How about something to drink? Id love to, he said, because it wouldnt hurt to have a drink. Then lets go into the kitchen so Emma doesnt see. And so, I want to know the details, said Michael, taking a bottle of tequ out of the cab and taking a couple of shots. Michael, there arent any details, I replied, and he had already filled my shot ss. Okay, theres no such thing. Alexa wants to seem better than everyone else. Youre right, but face the fact that you wouldnt mind sleeping with her? Michael, shes not for me. Arthur, havent you ever fucked her? No, I havent even thought about it. Oh, you werent impotent, were you? What are you talking about? If I didnt have Emma, Id put fucking Alexa Nevish at the top of my agenda. But you have Emma. Thats what Im talking about. What are you doing tonight? Im gonna go out for a while. I think Ill go to a club. Venus is the best club. Go there. Ive heard of it. Thanks for reminding me. Do you have a date for the night? Ill pick someone up at the club. I can help. If thats what you want? Depends on who you want to offer me. An old friend of mine, heres her picture, he said and showed me her Instagram photo on his phone. Blonde, with size four breasts, and a very appetizing ass. It was clearly visible, from her photo in a swimsuit. Sexy girl. Whats her name? nche. I can tell her for you, youll meet her at the club. Ive spent more than one evening and night and morning with her. Oh, I cant even remember now. She was hot. But I have Emma. And its not like youre a stranger to me. I agree, I answered immediately, without thinking about what would happen next. But right now I want sex. I want sex badly. And Ill fuck her as soon as I see her. Okay, Ill text her and shell be waiting for you at the club. She loves sex so much. So dont have philosophical conversations with her, just buy her a drink and take her to the bathroom. She gets very turned on- sex in a public ce. I hear you. Say goodbye to Emma for me. *** Alexa A nightclub date is just the thing. I need to rx and release all my sexual tension Ive umted all along with Gilbert tonight. He made me nervous tonight, though, Ill admit. Right now hes wearing dark blue jeans, a gray short sleeve shirt, and sneakers. He looks like an average average person. But he remembered to wear his Swiss watch, a half-million-dor watch, so that others would not doubt that he is rich. Gilbert, you order us something to drink. Im gonna go powder my nose. Okay, Alexa, you got it. I went into thedies room and looked in the mirror and realized I looked divine. A short red dress and my favorite shoes. I wish Athur could see me now, he wouldnt be able to resist. Hed jump on me right away, and he wouldnt deny his need for me anymore. I opened my makeup bag and pulled out my bright red lipstick and was about to put on my lips, when suddenly I heard moaning from the bathroom stall, which wasntpletely covered. Yes,e on, my good man. Take me, thats it. Yes. C Shut up, bitch. I only allow you to say my name while I thrust you rough and hard. Yes, Arthur. Yeah, thats it. Arthur? No, it cant be! Though how many men by that name are there in this town? I put my makeup bag on the floor and, trying to keep my heels from tapping softly, came closer to see who was there. I saw the picture in the half-open door C the man was sitting on the toilet, and the girl was riding him like a horsewoman, he was squeezing her breasts hard and pulling her hair painfully. Watching all this made me horny. Yes, thats it, Alexa, yes!!! You called me by a strangers name, the girl resented. Shut your mouth and do what I say. What? He said my name? No, its definitely him! It was definitely Arthur. I ran out of thedies room like I was in heat, surprised at what I heard. What is he doing? Hespletely overstepping all norms of morality and proper behavior. Alexa, it took you so long to clean up that I missed you, Gilbert confessed to me and kissed me tenderly as I approached the bar. Im already here. Are you going to dance tonight? Before we go to my ce? I dont know, it depends how fast I can rx. I can help you with that, he handed me a ss of wine. I didnt doubt it, I smiled at him. I took the ss of expensive wine and took a sip. As soon as I turned my head to the other side I saw Arthuring out of the bathroom with the girl. Still, I was not mistaken. There arent a lot of people in this town with names like that and damn near identical voices. I looked in their direction, and he noticed. Arthur winked at me, damn! I hope he didnt notice me when I was diligently watching them. Alexa, can you hear me? Yeah, sorry, I was thinking, I replied to Gilbert, and I couldnt even hear what he was asking me. So, what are we going to do? he asked, and at that moment the slow music started ying. Were going to dance, I told him, and we walked to the middle of the dance floor. Arthur didntg behind either, asking his lovelypanion for a slow dance. They danced a few meters away from us. Though, it was very hard to even call it dancing. He kept touching all her ces, and she was just dragging herself. I was very curious to see which one of us would be the first to get over ourselves and start talking. But he didnt evene near me, just smiled sweetly and kissed the one he had recently called my name passionately.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Arthur caressed her ear with his tongue, his hands squeezing her ass and thighs. I wished I were in her shoes right now, dancing with him instead of Gilbert. Alexa, are you okay? Gilbert asked me. Yeah, kiss me, I asked, and he did. As we kissed I could see that Arthur was nervous and squeezed his blonde even harder. Gilbert, are we going home after the dance? You havent changed your mind, have you? Do you still want me? Sure, if thats what you want. Besides, you and I talked about it this afternoon. I really do. Your ce or mine? Or doesnt it matter that much to you? Does it matter? Wherever you want, Alexa. We can even go to a hotel. Thats, thats a good idea. I think so, too, he answered, and suddenly his phone rang. Yes, he barked into the phone. No, I cante now! Have you all gone mad? I know what you mean. All right, Ill make up my mind now, he shouted and turned off the phone. What happened? I asked him excitedly. I have to go to work urgently. What about me? Lets meet you in a couple of days. Ill call you when I get there. Are you serious right now? Cant you take me with you? Yeah. No, I cant take you with me. I have to go to San Francisco. Okay, I hear you. 16 小hapter Dont be offended, Alexa, you can stay. Youd be bored at home anyway. Ill probably do that. Fine. But take care of your body for me, he admonished, kissing me goodbye. I hadnt thought about another man in my bed tonight. Thatsmendable. My driver will be waiting for you outside the club and will take you home anytime. Call your girlfriends and invite them over. Okay, I will, I lied. Thats it, I have to go. Kyle, he called out to his driver, apparently to tell him he would be my bodyguard for tonight. Youre going to take me now and put me on a ne, and then youre going toe and take Alexa to my domain. Shell be there waiting for me. You got it, Mr. Lancaster, Kyle said and opened the limo door in front of Gilbert. Ill be right back, Gilbert said. Kyle got in the drivers seat and they drove off, leaving me proudly alone. I walked to the bar and asked the bartender for another drink, and this time I wanted tequ. Bartender, give me another drink, I realized that one shot wasnt enough. It was good that Arthur and his girlfriend werent in front of me anymore. What the hell was going on today anyway? Who did he think he was? I wouldnt let him call his whore of the night by her name! It was stuffy in the club, so I decided to go outside for a smoke. Ive got something better than cigarettes, I remembered as I went outside and stepped away from the club so no one would see me. I walked to an abandoned building nearby and went inside. I hoped no one would be here, but I certainly didnt expect to see Arthurying a line of cocaine. Well, hello, girlfriend, he said as he pulled away from the track and rubbed his nose. You deigned to say hello after all? How much effort did you have to put into it? I asked sarcastically. You know, not much, because the one I fucked in the bathroom took most of my strength. Great, good for you. You decided to totally screw up your life? Youre on the wrong track, Arthur. Cocaine and whores arent gonna help you. How are you doing? Not so good, I see, since you ditched the man you love and went to smoke a joint. Does he disgust you that much? Or did he dump you? Could someone have sent alex nevish? No, I just thought Id loosen up a little. But I didnt think Id see you here. And Im stressing you out all the time. And no wonder, considering you were watching us in the bathroom, you really need to loosen up. I have nothing better to do than watch you fuck someone else. But you were watching, and heres proof that it was you, Arthur showed me my makeup bag. Damn, Im so stupid! Leaving evidence at a crime scene So? Its not my makeup bag. The club is full of other girls, ask them. Of course I saw it in your bag when you gave me the sh drive for your novel. Are you going to keep denying its yours? Thats it, Im busted. Hes so observant. So, what was all that interest? he asked,ing closer to me. There was no interest at all. Youre lying, he disproved me and snatched the cigarette out of my hands. Look, I like it, he said, taking a drag. Good for you. But drugs dont help you rx, not even that girl helped you. You know why? Because youre still dreaming about me. Alexa, admit it, would you like to be in that blondes shoes? No, not at all. Youre the one who wished I was her. More lies. Arent you tired of lying to me? Arent you? How long will you do it? What about me? Have I ever lied to you? I didnt do anything like that. I was even too frank with you, which I regretted. Did you enjoy fucking her while still thinking about me? Or dont you realize you were calling her by my name? You wished I was her. That I would give you the pleasure that you have dreamed of and dreamed of all the time. Even now you long only for me, she said right into his mouth.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Yes, I wont hide it. I want you, and only you, he admitted, pressing me harder against the cold, rough wall of the abandoned building. His hand rested on my thigh, and he pressed his hips into me Oh I could feel his excitement through my jeans. Dont touch me, I barely spoke when his hand caught the stic of my bikini. I remember seeing your luscious ass in your panties. Are you wearing them now? Are you sure you dont want to? he whispered, burning my ear with his breath, and put one finger inside me. Huh, Alexa? Youre all wet -Oh, stop it, dont, I moaned as he plunged his finger deeper into me. Remember that time I didnt let you cum. But if youre an obedient girl now, Ill let you do it. If you ask me nicely Come on,e on, baby Arthur, do you think you can control what I want? Youre very much mistaken about that. Just because you stopped following all the rules and regtions doesnt make you any better in my eyes. Youll only get my contempt at this rate. Really? Is thising from someone who was tightening up a few minutes ago and was ready to cum just from my fingers? He grabbed my hand and pulled me to him. Youre incapable of giving me true pleasure and bringing me to an awesome orgasm. I told you that in my message, if youve forgotten, read it again, I kept saying, but Arthur wasnt even going to let me go. Lets check it out, shall we? The next second he turned me sharply with my back to him and pressed me against the wall with his body. What are you doing? I wanted to turn my head, but he wouldnt let me. I want you, Alex, he muttered into the back of my head as he clutched my hair in his fist. And I, I dont want to, I lied, because I knew perfectly well that I was deceiving him and myself. My body was already exhausted, the way it wanted him inside. You want to, Arthur read my thoughts, pulling the hem of my dress up sharply, pulling my bikini down my legs. What are you doing? Stop it, Arthur! I tried to pull away, though, when I felt his head on my bare buttocks. I whimpered in anticipation of our first sex. Feel it, yeah, he whispered, one hand squeezing my breasts while the other pressed against my back, forcing me to arch in front of him. Arthur, I cried out as he thrust sharply and at once all the way inside me, and then came out sharply. The second time he deliberately began to sink in, millimeter by millimeter. Please, I whimpered. You cant wait, Alexa, I said with a smirk. Fuck me already, Arthur, I pleaded, and he plunged into mepletely at the same moment. He began toe in and out of me hard, making crazy thrusts inside me. Yes, yes, yes! It felt so good. Oh, yes! I moaned like a whore. See, you said you didnt want to. Oh, yes, I screamed, shuddering as my orgasm came over me. Fuck, yeah, baby, thats it! He came out of me abruptly, pulling away. Only now could I turn around and see his gorgeous andpletely satisfied face. That was awesome, was the only thing I said. It was high, Alex. Tell me why weve been denying ourselves this for so long. he asked as he buckled his belt. I dont know, I answered, trying to get my panties on and straighten my dress. Your beau must have left already? but I didnt answer, and asked him a counter question. And how did you leave yourdy alone? Shes not mydy, we have an open rtionship. So I dont give a shit what shes doing right now. Or if shes waiting for me at all. I see. Alexa, I hope youre not disappointed. No, Im not disappointed. So how about we continue? Shall we go back to my ce? Arthur, dont. Im going to Gilberts. So you still want to fuck him all night tonight? Yeah, hes good for me. For my future. And youre nothing. Thats how you sounded after I fucked you. What did you think, I was gonna thank you and say thank you for everything? Did you use me, Alex? Of course you did, you clever boy. Arthur, its time for you to grow up. Youve been grown up for a long time. A long time ago. Unlike you, I didnt sit by my mothers skirt until I was 23. I went to work at 16 and study. I wonder what kind of work you did. Not where you think. I wasnt a prostitute and never will be. I wrote all kinds of stories for the school papers and essays for other kids. Are you telling me that you didnt ept money from your men for spending nights of love with them? Imagine that, no. You know, I find that hard to believe. Arthur, its your business. And why Im even talking to you, Ive got to go. Go away, and dont let me see you again. Thats what weve been saying to each othertely. I think that was thest time we were friends. You mean thest friendly sex? Call it what you want. Arthur, are you mad at me? Well, baby, you dont have to pout your lips, I asked as I got closer to him and patted him on the shoulder. Get away from me. Goodbye, Arthur. As a final note, I want to say that the sex wasnt great. And next time you fuck someone else, dont mention me and dont call your next whore by my name. Ill consider your request, Alexa. So I left and walked over to the club, and Gilberts limo was already waiting outside the parking lot. 17 小hapter Arthur Today is a new day. Its a warm cool morning. Afterst night, the amount I drank and more, its hard for me to remember everything. To fit in my head that Im still, how can I say it more beautifully? Yeah, no way in hell! I fucked Alexa and she saw me snorting coke. But that was the first time in my practice. nche decided to share a little bag. I tried it, I liked it. My reality immediately changed. I felt superior and euphoric. I was apletely different person. First I consumed it before I fucked nche, then, to relieve the tension I had in me when I saw Alexa with that old goat. Yeah, he might not be that old, but still. What was it? Possessive instincts or wild passion and desire? I dont know. Love? No, I dont think so. Then what was it? Why have I been so attracted to hertely? And why did she reject me so harshly and hurt me after sex, which she clearly enjoyed? Okay, I guess Im still drunk right now, and Im incapable of adequately answering my own questions. C Arthur, nche murmured in my ear. How did she get here? Thats thest thing I need. Hello, nche. Are you leaving already? I asked when I noticed that she had started to get out of my bed. No, how could I do that to you? Go away and leave you unsatisfied? She answered and put her hand under the covers. What are you doing? but her hand went to my cock and squeezed it hard with her fingers. I told you, Im used to seeing things through. nche, I moaned as she began to run her hand up and then down the base. Yes, Arthur? Is there something you dont like? and she reced her hand with her mouth. Oh, God, he moaned as she touched the head with her tongue. Oh, yes. Yes, I am your goddess. Only I am capable of giving you true pleasure, not your Alexa. Who is she? What? Who is she to tell me what to do? I freaked out and threw her off the bed. Its none of your business! Whatever name I wanted, thats what I called you. Are you out of your mind? What do you think youre doing? Im not the one you can just throw out, she said indignantly as she got up from the floor. Im sorry, I didnt think I was strong enough. Youre sorry? Are you serious? she asked irritably, and picked up her dress and panties from the floor and began to dress. nche, I tried to take her hand, but she pulled it away. You know what, Arthur. Youre a good dog, and youve got a great dick, but that doesnt mean Im going to put up with this attitude. I already apologized. I take it you bring all your girlfriends here? Is this your whorehouse? What are you talking about? Theres a womans makeup bag on your nightstand. The question bes self-inflicted. Are you really looking for an open rtionship, casual sex, or do you have a girlfriend you just decided to cheat on? I dont ruin other peoples rtionships and families. Im a single guy, I dont have a girlfriend. Well then give the makeup bag back to that whore and then you can call me, she said as she put on her shoes. Ill do that and Ill see you again, I told her, but she just shook her head, walked over to me and the only thing she said was: Do it first, she kissed me and walked out of my apartment. So what am I supposed to do with Alexs makeup bag? I asked myself, and began to examine its contents. Nothing special C powder, lipstick, eye shadow, bracelet, perfume and keys. These are the keys to her apartment, right? Wow! Now, thats a find. She really hurt me yesterday, now its my turn to strike back. AlexaN?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Its a kind morning when you meet it in a swanky apartment and a gorgeous mansion like Gilberts. It has three floors, a greenhouse, its own garden. There are high ceilings, marble floors, and mahogany stairs to the upper floors. The house ispletely in the art C style. In different corners of the living room are figures and statues, pictures of famous masters and designer furniture. The house has a lot of rooms, all I could not count. I would live here forever, if I had the chance. And why not? Cant I marry him? No Alexa, you cant. Hell just fulfill your dream, thats all. I went into the bathroom, which was decorated with emeralds. Yes, yes, exactly gemstones. It feels like Gilbert designed it from the Wizard of Oz story. The green color creates a feeling of freshness and helps me to fully rx, which I need right now. The floor is lined with contrasting tiles C of dark C green and lettuce colors. Also, the bathroom ispletely surrounded by vases made of clear ss with small twigs and lilies inside. The Jacuzzi was made in the shape of a seashell. I turned on the water and began to draw in the water. I slowly sank into the tub myself when the water was half-full. What a bliss, C I thought, and began to soap my body with liquid Dior gel, which I took from the shelf. I closed my eyes and imagined being caressed by a mans hands, trying to give me pleasure. And again the events ofst night, or rather our unexpected meeting with Arthur, came back to me. I hadnt been honest with himst night. He had really pushed me to my limitsst night, and that was something almost no one had ever managed before. But whats next? I dont love him, thats a fact. I havent loved anyone at all in my life and I havent allowed myself to do so. Childhood crushes dont count. Passion? Maybe its passion. But Im well aware that it wontst. Good sex? Yes, thats true. But will it always be like that, or only when Arthur is high? Thats a lot of questions with no definite answers. But one thing I do know is that Im madly attracted to him, and I cant deny it anymore. Okay, I guess Ill wait for Gilbert first, and then Ill figure out what to do about Arthur. I never thought Id be such a bitch. But otherwise, Id just go crazy. After what Id been through, after what Id experienced, I just didnt want to live and trust people. 18 小hapter Arthur I just got back from the store, and I bought myself some oatmeal. Its been a long time since Ive had such healthy food for my stomach. I turned on the kettle and waited five minutes for it to boil. Suddenly my doorbell rang. Could it be Alexa came for her keys? Although with her worries and her ns, she has absolutely no time for that, C I thought, and went to the door to open it. Hey, Arthur, Michael greeted me as he entered my apartment. I wondered what had made hime to me. Hi, Michael. Arent you at work? Is it Sunday? No, its my day off. Ive arranged my work schedule in a way that suits me. Good for you, have a seat, I turned to him and offered him a seat on the couch. Thats very kind of you, Arthur. Listen, Im waiting for you to tell me aboutst night. I dont quite follow you. Arthur, dont pretend to be a good boy, because you were very badst night, I know nche too well. And youre talking about her. Were there any other girls with you at the clubst night? There were, or rather there was. Alex and I crossed paths there. Wow, and thats where she found you. You dont say. How about a drink? asked trying to move the conversation to Alex, since he didnt need to know the rest. No, I want details and details. Everything was great, nche was a fire in bed. And Alexa? He kept prying into me. What about Alex? Arthur, admit it, you slept with her. I dont understand this interest? Why do you care so much about it? Did I sleep with her or not? Or did my sister or your dear mother-inw, I mean my mother, ask you to find out? Yes, I slept with her. You can go and tell about it, I got really mad at him. No, Ive never been a snitch. Then I congratte you. Thanks, Michael, but no thanks. Shes so much hotter than nche, so why are you so unhappy about her? Because shes a real bitch. Thats true, but that makes you want her even more, am I right? I didnt realize hed signed up to be a psychologist? No, Michael, and lets not talk about her anymore. Were not friends anymore. And they say you cant ruin a friendship with sex, but its the other way around. Michael, I really like nche, but Im concerned that shes using drugs. Shes not sitting on a needle, shes just snorting powder, theres nothing wrong with that. If you want to start a rtionship with her, she can quit doing it. I think she likes you. What makes you think that? Ill tell you why, he said and then he went to her Instagram and showed me a picture of her on her feed. There were pictures of us kissing and drinking and dancing and having fun together. And even when I was asleep in the morning, she took a picture of me and captioned it, This is destiny. Wow, was the only thing I said. She fell in love with you, Arthur. I dont think so, its just a photo and social media. But the fact that she liked you is a fact. In the morning, she didnt wake up in many beds. Make a point. Michael, maybe thats enough. Okay, if you say so. I have to fly out again in a couple of days to L. A, pleasee see Emma. She hasnt been feeling welltely, and shes even starting to suspect me of cheating. Just because I have frequent business trips and work with mostly beautiful girls, it doesnt mean Ive had time to get every one of them into bed and fuck them. Ille to her. Its just that she stays home all the time, its hard for her. I understand that, but her constant tantrumstely have been driving me crazy. Michael, you and my sister are made for each other. You think I dont know that, that I dont realize that? I wish my parents were alive. They wouldve loved her too. Michael, youre just going through a rough patch. Youre right, Arthur. I think Ill go buy her the prettiest bouquet and go home. I ran away from her to you, but even now I realize I cant go anywhere away from her for long. Shes a part of me, and Im a part of her. Its the right thing to do. Well, its time for me to go. Thank you for listening to me instead of telling me to leave, he thanked me and got up from the couch. Youre wee, I told him, and we walked to the door. Im going, he said.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Okay, I agreed and opened the door for him. Thanks again for the heartfelt conversation, Arthur, he said and shook my hand. Everything will be all right, I encouraged him, and he left. Is it strange that in such a wonderful family, problems could arise, too? Okay, I should really go check on her. I grabbed a towel from the shelf and started to walk to the shower, when the phone rang. Yes, I answered when I saw the name of my boss on the disy. My former boss, because when I was in his office, he was away. Yes, Mr. Stevenson, I am listening to you carefully. Are you out of your mind? Arthur, you had an important triping up for six months. They were willing to pay you over $200, 000 for it. Im not going to Find. Its cold. Are you serious right now? Arthur, when you worked in d for over a year, you werent too upset about it. Its much colder there. I already told you. Are you going to collect your papers? The only thing he asked. No, keep them as a memento, he answered and disconnected the phone. 19 Chapter Alexa Hey, Alexa, Im back earlier than expected, Gilbert addressed me as he walked into my room. Or rather, all the rooms in the house belonged to him, but for the time being, it was mine. I wasnt expecting to see him today at all, and I wasnt prepared for it. But I had to express my fake joy at his quick return. I got out of bed to hug him. Me too, its so good to see you, you made me boredst night and face the morning alone in bed, and that rarely happened to me. Mostly it was me running away from men, making them meet their mornings without my love and affection, she told him, running her palm over his cheek. Im d to hear that. But Im not the kind of man you had before me, and you knew that when you agreed to my terms. You give me sex, I give you a book. Of course, and Ipletely agree with that, I answered him and began to reach for his belt buckle. I wanted to prove to you that you werent wrong, I continued to whisper in his ear while I unbuckled his belt with my hand. Just like that? he asked, and his hands slid down my back, then down to my waist. He had no trouble at all freeing me from myce negligee, which was already showing off my assets. Yeah, why drag it out, I said, and he grasped my chin, trying to look into my eyes. They really are like two big oceans, he said before his tongue prated my mouth. Sweet girl, he whispered, pulling away from the kiss, and everything in me turned upside down. Every time those words are spoken, I lose my self-control. But I dont have to show it now. Yours, I told him, and he pressed his imperious hand even tighter against me, and I could feel his arousal. Perhaps we should get rid of your gorgeous outfit, he slid the straps of my negligee free of me in a sh, and he slid right down. Gorgeous body. Arent you wearing panties today? I did, and his hands rested on my breasts and hurt me with a p.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Thank you, yes Im not wearing panties, I thanked him and he sharply pushed me down on the bed. Bad girl, he began to take off his shirt and tried to free himself from his pants and boxers. I can be good for you, you just say the word, I said and tried to get up from the bed to kiss him, but he sharply put me back down, hovering over me. No, be a bad girl, it turns me on. His fingers gently caressed my flesh while his hot, heaving cock slid over my stomach. Are you ready to feel me inside your pussy? he asked, sping my wrists above my head and looking into my eyes. At that moment I was looking at his cock, which was not at all impressive in size. I hoped he knew how to use it. Yes, I answered, and he entered me with one sharp movement. He moved slowly at first, but the thrusts got faster with each thrust. But that didnt turn me on, as it had with Arthur. Oh, yes, yes, I moaned, or rather imitated my orgasm. Youre the best, he praised and continued to move inside me, slowing and speeding up. It seemed to me that it would never end. Its true what they say, that a man of age is incapable of delivering as much pleasure as a young man. I wished Arthur were here in Gilberts ce. I wont be long, he hissed as the wave of orgasm overtook him. Oh, yes, yes, I tried to y along so that it would be over sooner. I want you to stay with me tonight. Can I rub your back? SERIOUSLY? And if he also wants sex in the shower, its going to be really bad and long. Sure, rub my back. Arthur 19: 00. It was time to put my revenge n for Alexa into action, and I opened the door to get out, but I saw nche in front of me. Hey, kitty, nche said when I got out. Now, what did she want from me again? Was Michael right and did she really have a soft spot for me? Hi,e on in, I told her and she walked through. nche was dressed in sportswear C a summer top and short shorts. They fit her so seductively. But I tried to ignore it. Why did youe? Youre so beautiful this morning sent me. I didnt give the makeup bag back to that whore you were jealous of. Arthur, I was wrong. You and I are not a couple and not husband and wife, and I shouldnt have made a scene to you, she said guiltily, and came up to me to hug me. nche, I dont know what you expect me to do. Michael introduced us to you. You liked it. I liked it too. But thats no reason to unt it on social media, especially since you and I are just friends. Although, were not even friends, were just buddies having a fun and wild time. Speaking of fun, I brought you a bag, she interrupted, and showed me a bag of cocaine. What do you need it for, nche? Isnt there any other way to rx? There are, but its a lot cooler, and you know it, and youre just trying to deny it. Arthur, I really like you, and I want to be your girlfriend. Do you think we could be friends with benefits? By privileges, do you mean sex and drugs? Why not, she answered and started pulling her sports top down over the top. She exposed her gorgeous figure and her gorgeous breasts in front of me. nche, dont, I warned her, throwing the bag of coke on the floor and trying to get away from her. Why not? she continued to undress in front of me, and had already begun to unbutton her shorts, giving me a view of her luscious ass. Arthur, do you prefer to keep resisting, or do you want to give in? She continued to test me by pulling down her panties and throwing them at me. Then, she came up to me and pressed her perfect body against mine. nche, stop it, I tried to stop her as her hand went down on my cock and began to caress it through the thin fabric of my blue pants. Youre horny Arthur, I cant leave you unsatisfied, she unbuckled my belt and slipped her hand inside my boxers. It was ten minutes before it was over. Shes a real witch, but Alex is the devilpared to her, I thought, and pulled my clothes on. C Did you like it? C nche asked, still lying on the bed and moving away from the pleasure. Yes, I answered her, and threw her clothes on. Get dressed, I have to go. Okay, dont be mad, she said and began to get dressed. Ill leave the bag for you in case you feel like it, she said and left my apartment. I picked up the bag and threw it in the trash. After thinking a little more about how I was going to behave with Alex today, I left the house. Shes probably at this Lancaster guys right now, fucking him and thinking about a future together. Im not jealous of her, but she pisses me off wildly. Even if she doesnte back tonight, Ill still wait for her. The main thing is to do everything quietly, not to arouse any suspicions from her neighbors. Maybe I should get involved with nche and cut Alex out of my life. No, thats too easy. I should punish her, because no ones ever blown me off like that before. Michaels right- shes a whore. Shes a real bitch who uses men to get what she wants. Well, thats not gonna fly with me, and Im gonna prove it tonight. 20 Chapter Alexa Damn it, how could I have forgotten my keys?! Now, Im definitely not getting home, and itste at night, too. I should probably call Gilbert. Hes already got his, though; he doesnt need me now. What am I supposed to do? I rang the doorbell of my neighbor, Jack, who was always there for me, anytime.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Hi Jack. Hi, Alexa. Its ten oclock at night, what happened to you? I lost my keys, could you pick my lock or kick in my doors? When I said that, his eyes widened. Are you serious right now? I am, so will you help me? C Wait a minute, he said and closed the door in front of me. Half a minuteter he came out, and he had a saw in his hand. Are you serious? I asked in surprise. Yes, there is no other way. Only to cut the lock, because your door is metal, and Im not a professional thief to pick a lock. Okay, I agreed, and we walked to my door. A few saw strokes and the lock was cut off. Thank you, I thanked him and kissed him on the cheek. Youre wee, he answered, and went to his room. Im home, yay. How nice it is to have your own little nest, where you cane at any time and do whatever you want in it. I started undressing and decided to go to the bathroom. As I showered and wrapped a towel around me, the lights suddenly went out. Im not afraid of the dark, I said to myself, trying to calm down, and walked to my room, hoping that it would be turned on soon, but in the meantime, I would sit on my phone on social media. I fumbled for my phone to turn on its disy and shine it on, but I couldnt find it. And I remember that when I came in, I put it on the nightstand. What was going on? Suddenly, the light was on again, and I was very happy about that. But a momentter it was off. It was as if someone had decided to y with me. Or was it some otherworldly force? No, it certainly couldnt be. A few minutes passed, and then the lights came back on. There must have been a malfunction at the power nt, or a short circuit? I turned on the nightmp, went to bed, grabbed my Maybook and started typing a new article for our magazine. There was no more power outage, and I was happy about that. But suddenly I was thirsty and went to the kitchen to get some water. And then the power went out again. What on earth is that? I became very angry. I tried to get out of the kitchen, but someone grabbed me by the arm, sharply turned my back to him and mped his hand over my mouth. I couldnt get a word out. Hey, baby, he whispered in my ear, and I could hear a mans voice clearly. This whole situation scared the shit out of me. Did you miss me? In his already sexy voice, without taking his hand from my mouth, his lips barely touched my ear. Do you want to know who I am? he asked, and he had already loosened his grip on my arm, but he still wouldnt let me answer. I take it you do? he asked, taking his hand from my mouth. Who the hell are you? Im your nightmare, he said calmly. Or maybe Im your nightmare, he added. What is this nonsense? I started to scream and try to grab him by the throat and strangle him. Baby, it wasnt worth the extra effort. He was more nimble than I was, grabbed me, and bent sharply over the kitchen table. Let go of me. What are you doing? I realized that this was the second time in my life I was about to be raped. Fear overcame me, shrinking all my insides. I dont want to let you go, he whispered, pulling the towel off me. No, I screamed and struggled. I fought back as hard as I could. But the grip of his hand on my neck told me not to. Dont fight it. You dont know if you like it. he muttered softly and pulled away a little. He probably wants to get a condom out of his pants pocket? Im back. Are you d to feel me again, maybe you still want to see? I asked and shined the phone in my face. Arthur?! Are you out of your mind? I shouted and attacked him with my fists. What kind of a joke is this?! You scared me to death! Of course I did. I told you you were driving me crazy. Then he went over to the counter and turned on the light. I stood in the middle of the kitchen, naked and dumbfounded. I didnt understand why he was ying such a cruel joke on me. And how did he even get into my apartment? How? the only thing I asked, and then I picked up a towel from the floor and wrapped it around myself. Like this, he answered, taking the keys to my apartment out of his pants pocket and showing them to me. I see. You left your makeup bag in that building. Thanks for picking it up, I replied sarcastically. Youre wee. Now, get out of my apartment, I shouted, pointing to his exit. And if, I dont want to. I have to! Get out of here! But he sat down unceremoniously on the sofa. Youve got some nerve! Arthur, I want you out of my apartment! I started screaming even louder. Im not leaving, I dont want to. 21 Chapter But he unceremoniously sat down on the couch. Youve got some nerve! Arthur, I want you out of my apartment! She started shouting even louder. Im not going, I dont want to. Who do you think you are? I got angry, and I went up to him and grabbed his arm to help him get out of here. Hey, keep it down, he warned me as he yanked my arm away from him.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Arthur, this isnt funny anymore. Its not funny to me either. Especially yesterday, when you made me look like aplete idiot. Oh, so youre that touchy-feely type, are you? I didnt know that. Now you know its better to be nice to me. Well, you and I are equals now, I said as I walked to my window. You and I will never be equal. Do you know why? No, why not? I asked, and I wanted to turn toward him, but he wouldnt let me, pressing his hard body against the window. Because, he whisperednguidly in his own voice. I could feel his excitement. You dont confess your desires as I confess mine to you. His hand slid down my bare thigh. Arthur, dont, I begged, though I was burning with desire. You want to, he whispered, and then he moved his hand to my neck. Arthur. His hand overtook my flesh. Youve only just showered. Your skin is so fresh and sweet, he stroked lightly, then dipped his index finger inside me. I moaned softly in response. Were you thinking of me when you caressed yourself in the shower? Did you imagine it was my hands caressing you? For instance, I thought of you when I was fucking nche. I even called her by your name. And when you fucked your Lancaster, did you imagine me in his ce? No, I lied to him again. Its not good to lie, he pulled the towel off me as he continued to finger-fuck me. What a beautiful view from the eighteenth floor, he said, and I only now realized that I was standing in front of a huge panoramic window, pinnedpletely naked by Arthur. And it turned me on like crazy. You like that, dont you? Dont you, Alex? Yeah, I said, barely audible. I cant hear you, say it again, he scoffed. Yes, I do. It turns me on, I yelled. Thats what I wanted to hear from your cheeky mouth, he said, and plunged two fingers into me already. Ahhhh. Its unbearably sweet! Now, do you want to cum from my fingers, or would you prefer to continue satisfying yourself in the shower on your own? No, I want your fingers, I admitted, and he realized that one wasnt enough for me, so he plunged the other into me. Oh, yes, I moaned. Thats it, he began to move them inside me harder, his lips kissing the back of my neck. You know, you have many sins, Alex, but the biggest one is denying yourself what you want. And you try so hard to do that. I wont do it anymore, I moaned, as I couldnt speak clearly. What he was doing to me was insane. Dont move, he ordered, and moved away from me. I thought that that was it, that he had decided to punish me and leave me unsatisfied, but no, he was back. You and I had forgotten about the condomsst time. But this time, I prepared myself. Yes, protection first, I affirmed. Do you want me, Alex? Arthur grabbed me by the throat and forced me to look at him. I know I do, though. Youre so wet and hot. Yes! Okay, he pulled away again to put the condom on. Are you ready for me? He ran his head over my flesh. I am. Cant you hear me? I thought Id make fun of you. Yeah, fuck me already, I pleaded, and he thrust sharply into me. So hard that my eyes immediately went dark. Too deep and intense pration. Thats it, feel me inside you, said, squeezing my breasts and entering me faster and harder each time. Im fucking you, and absolutely everyone can see it, and you dont care at all, since yourepletely lost in reality and in your desire. Obedient girl. And I couldnt answer. I couldnt speak at all. All he did was make me moan and gasp. Alex, you have a luscious ass, pping my ass. Fucking you gives me the most pleasure, he added, and I didnt understand what was happening to me at that moment, I turned sharply, gathering my strength and pushing him away from me. I didnt expect to hear those wordsing out of Arthurs mouth. He was beginning to lose his mind. He was turning into a horny, sick, maniac obsessed with me. It makes me scared. Im starting to get really scared of him. I used to think it would all be just a game, but I dont want to y with him anymore. Im getting scared. What are you doing, Alex? C I asked when I realized what had happened. He tried to touch me, but I pped him in the face. Dont you dare, dont you dare ever say those words again, I yelled back. Screaming without holding back my emotions. Yeah, whats the matter with you? Are you out of your mind? He tried to make me more angry with his idiotic questions. Get out, I yelled as I went to the closet and grabbed the first -shirt I could find to put on. To hide my nakedness in front of him. You wanted it, damn it! You did! He kept yelling, but I tried to ignore everything he said. Arthur pulled on his pants, took off the condom and threw it in the trash. What are you like! was the only thing he said. Get out, I kept telling him, as I really wanted to be alone. Is this your way of getting back at me? You didnt let me cum? his question made meugh. Are youughing, too? Alex, do you think its so funny? I dont want to talk to you. Think what you want. Just go away, I answered softly, hoping thats what he would do after that. Okay, I hear you loud and clear. Dont worry, Ill find a ce to dump all my excitement. Ive got nche. Dont forget to take another dose of drugs to get more high. I wont forget, Alex, he agreed and walked out of my apartment, mming the door loudly. Why have I been remembering that nighttely? Its been ten years. Im afraid that fateful day might break into my life again. I cursed my mother for the beauty that was passed down from her-ck hair, scarlet lips, blue eyes, and snow-white skin. As a child, I had always beenpared to Snow White. After everything that had happened that day, I wanted to take a de in my hands and disfigure my face. Then I would look like the quasi-modo from Victor Hugos novel Notre Dame de Paris, and I wouldnt be loved or wanted as much as I do all the time. To be born beautiful is not to be happy. Many will take advantage of your beauty, your beautiful body, but not love your soul. They all think Im heartless, I dont want to love and be loved. I believe that myself sometimes, and I try to put on the mask of an indifferent bitch. But its just a mask. I used to think that I was always using men, but the truth is that they were using me. They were ttered by my being around them-beautiful, educated, intelligent. To show me off to their friends at business meetings, dinners, presentations, thats what they needed me for. And of course, to satisfy their sexual fantasies with me. Even the only guy who was my friend didnt hold back. I lost Arthur, I lost him. And the fact that he became this way, it was all my fault, Emma was right. Only me!!! Arthur Idiot!!! What an idiot she is! Everything started out so well, and how did it end? What got into her? I cant figure it out. And if I start asking her about it, Im sure I wont hear anything good. Okay, its time to rx a little, I thought, and went to my room and took the bag of white powder that nche had left on the table. I feel like a teenager, who had a very difficult childhood and who, in order to avoid problems and mental torment, chooses the easiest way for himself C drugs and sex. But I was a good, well-behaved boy. It was time to be bad. I scattered the contents of the bag,id out twones in front of me, twisted a fifty-dor bill into a tube and began to suck it into my nostrils. Alexa herself wanted me to feel a sense of euphoria, but she didnt think about the fact that I would lose sleep over the damn drug, damn it! I wasnt tired at all, even though I wanted to sleep like hell before. Chasing me out of her apartment at exactly midnight was not a good idea on her part. Its a good thing the cab was quick and got me home. And who does she think she is? A princess, a queen? She thinks she can blow me off all the time like that? Im sick of it. Im not going to prove anything to her anymore, shes going to be sorry. I hope that bitch is still awake, I said to myself, and dialed her number. Yes, she answered in a sleepy voice. Bitch, I shouted into the phone and turned it off. She didnt call back. Fine, after waiting a few more minutes, I decided to do it myself. Yes, she answered again. What a bitch you are, Alex. Arthur, leave me alone. She was the first one to turn off the phone this time. Its okay, Ill get you there. Dialed again. Arthur, go to hell, she said as soon as she picked up the phone. Alex, were going to hell with you. What do you mean? Im saying were going to burn in hell together. Arthur, you must have overdosed on too many drugs to be talking such nonsense. I decide how much I need. C Youll be lost if you keep doing that. Im already gone, bitch. How can you not understand that? C I dont understand you at all. I think about you all the time. Itll pass. You dont understand anything, and he turned off the phone again. Whats the matter with me? Im getting hot and my eyes are starting to blur? Im beginning to suffocate. Arthur, I came to see you, I saw Alexa in front of me. No, it cant be? She couldnt have gotten to Brooklyn from Manhattan in two minutes. It just wasnt real. Come here, I came to apologize. No, its not you, he started yelling at her. Its me, juste to me, she or my imagination kept saying. No, its all my hallucinations. Go away. I want you to be Hartman and do with me all the things youve dreamed of for so long. I want it, madly. Especially after our wild sex tonight outside the window, in front of millions. I dont know what came over me, but Im ready to redeem myselfpletely, her voice was so real that I was beginning to doubt it. No, youre my hallucination, get out, I shouted, fighting her off with my hands and squatting down, clutching my face in my hands. What on earth is happening to me? I cant fee 22 Chapter Alexa Last night andst night presented me with many surprises. First of all, I was terrified of the sudden appearance of Arthur in my apartment, and secondly, of such crazy sex, which I interrupted because I could not pull myself together after the words Fucking you gives me the greatest pleasure. And the fact that he had the nerve to call me at one oclock in the morning and call me a bitch was too much. I got up from the bed and went to the mirror to look at myself. I was only in my underwear, my buttocks and legs were clearly visible traces of very gentle touches of Arthur. Suddenly my phone rang. No, not that, C I thought it was Arthur again and did not take the phone. But the calls continued. Why is he so obtrusive? I told him where to go yesterday. I got tired of him, I resented him for a long time, but I answered anyway. Alexa, why dont you pick up the phone the first time? It was my boss, Mr. Eric Holmes. Hisst name was from a Conan Doyle novel about a detective, but he was very far from that image. He was forty years old, no wife, no kids. Dedicated his whole life to his career. Average height, a little overweight and very, very mean. How else did his whole publishing team not run away from him? True, he started his own magazine as a student. At first it was a university newspaper in which he described the achievements of the university rugby team and the musical rock band, the Prometheus, at Harvard. A very strange name, of course, they chose for a rock band. I graduated myself in business and management. And Im d to hear you, Mr. Holmes. Alexa, please dont be ironic. How could I, Mr. Holmes. I called you on this matter. Dont you want to fly south? What do you mean now? I inquired. Ive got an order for our magazine. From whom? We havent been told. Its an anonymous client. Why does he need me specifically? Ive already told you what I know. What are the terms of my trip? Youre going to Brazil. Are you serious right now? I am. The city is Rio de Janeiro. Youre asking me to fly to apletely different country, you dont know whom?! Do you hear yourself, Mr. Holmes?! Youve been paid for your tickets and amodation in full. If I had such an opportunity I would fly to it just out of curiosity to find out everything myself. All the more, I think, that you never were in Brazil. I havent, but Im not prepared for this turn of events. Make up your mind, Alexa. I have the tickets. Ill wait one more day for your answer. You have a flight tomorrow. Okay, Ill let you know my decision tomorrow. I sent the Lancaster article to your e-mail. Thanks, I got the file. Excellent, as always. Thank you, Mr. Holmes. Alexa, there are no new orders yet, so you just have to think it over and make a decision. Hes already paid quite a decent sum, just for you toe,he tried to persuade me again and switched off the telephone. Of course, all this sounds and looks quite strange. Such offers have never been made to me . Well, what can they do with me in Brazil? Especially since my boss would know directly that I would be there. I have to think about it and weigh it all up! Arthur What was going on with me yesterday? Started going through the number of outgoing calls on my phone. And they were all to one Alexa. Well, apparently yesterday I really overdid it! What should I do next? I will not call her again. But what scares me the most is the fact that yesterday for the first time in my life I had glitches. nche warned me that there might be simr reactions, but I still didnt pay much attention to them. Its time to stop rxing this way. In fact, Ive got to pull myself together. I look terrible, and this is just the beginning of my new and rambunctious life, but which I already want to put an end to. Stop ying the bad boy and stop pestering Alexa. Shes going to be the hardest thing for me to deal with, because even though I try to deny it, I like her. Shes interesting, smart, pretty, funny. She has all the qualities I look for in a girlfriend. Okay. Now Im going to eat breakfast, throw away the rest of my drugs, and clean myself up. Maybe I should go out with nche tonight to rx a little, but without the drugs. After all, I was pretty badly screwed by Alex yesterday.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Suddenly my phone rang, which brought me out of my thoughts. Arthur, how are you? It was my mom. Thank you mom, Im fine. Im so d youre no longer in touch with Alexa. You made the right decision, son. Youll find yourself a nice, decent girl. I already have one in mind, do you want me to introduce you? What? Youre going to impose on me girls that only you like? Who do you want to be with me? Arthur, youve got it all wrong. No, I got it all wrong. You know, I have very different tastes and theyre not the same as yours. I want a girl who can handle several acts a night, who will please me with her mouth and tongue. Who will fuck me in all the avable and inessible ces. Arthur, what are you talking about? I dont recognize you. What have you heard, Mommy, I sneered. 23 Chapter I told you, I knew it, that bitch wouldnt teach you any good. Here you are, admire him now. Vulgar and shameless, my mother became indignant. Admire and enjoy. Im d I managed to get rid of your skirt, and get out from under your influence. Not grateful, she shouted into the tube. I love you too, I answered her and turned off the phone.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. I decided to go out and take a little walk, but I couldnt find my keys. Immediately I had two questions. Where are my keys, and did I identally leave them at Alexas? If, after all, I left them in her apartment, I will not take them back. I dont want to see her after yesterday. Ill make a duplicate since Emma also has keys to my apartment. I should probably call her and make an appointment. I picked up my cell phone and started dialing her number. Hello, dear sister, I greeted her when she picked up the phone. Hello, Arthur, she answered sadly. Whats wrong with your voice?I decided to ask her, as I didnt like it at all. Its all right, Arthur. Mother wasining about you and your behavior again. But I dont care anymore, because I realized that youre not going to get better. Youre the best, you finally made it. Emma, you have a spare key to my apartment, right? Of course, because while you were away on your long trips, I was keeping it clean. Great, I just lost mine somewhere, so Ille to you and you can give them back to me. Whatever you say, Arthur. Im always happy to have you over, but you havent been doing it muchtely. Besides, Michaels off to California again. Why do you say that? Are you having problems? Asked her, expecting to get a truthful answer. Im having problems with my head. I dont understand whats happening to me. But Im pathologically jealous of himtely. Its not like hes ever given you a reason. I just didnt want to tell you about it. I didnt want to, she began to speak more softly, and I thought she was going to cry. All right, calm down, sis. Ille to you, and youll tell me all about it. Well have a cup of coffee, just like old times. Okay, Ill be very grateful to you, Im alone with the baby, Im going crazy here, and Im turning stupid thoughts on myself. Stop doing that, Ill be there. Wait for me. Okay. Alexa I decided to clean my apartment today. Thoughts of Brazil were bothering me, but I tried to get away from them. When I decided to dust, I saw two pairs of keys on the nightstand, and one of them was definitely not mine. I guessed right away whose they were. But Im not returning them. If he still hasnte back, then hes fine with it. Perhaps, nevertheless, I will agree with Mr. Holmess suggestion and will go on this extreme trip. I opened myptop and began to read my novel with a view to of editing and correcting it. After all, I want to provide Gilbert with a finished sample. I opened it and began flipping through pages one by one, marveling at my imagination and my sadism. Or rather, the sadism of Hartmans father toward his victims. The strangtion of Heather, an eighteen-year-old girl, with a belt, in an act of sexual and physical violence. The drowning of a twenty-year-old girl, Marin, with an act of violencemitted and vein cuts on two of her arms. The strangtion of a twenty-three-year-old girl, Sylvia, with her own hair, in an act of physical and sexual violence. The stitching of Elizabeths eyes and mouth with a needle, an act of sexual violence. The branding of twenty-year-old Anabelles heart area with red-hot metal, with the inscription I am a whore. Committing an act of physical and sexual violence. And several other kinds of murders with an iron, a necktie, chains. What horror! I was outraged when I read all this. I dont know what moved me when I wrote all this. Okay, thats enough for today, and anyway, let the people who get paid for it do the editing, I thought, and shut myptop. Ive got to see the things, which Ill take to Rio de Janeiro, and Ill start to pack my suitcase, but before that Ill write Mr. Holmes about my decision. I opened myptop again and began typing: Mr. Holmes, after thinking it over Ivee to a consensus, Ill fly to Brazil, C and having pressed the button send I left my mail and closed the lid of my notebook. Arthur Hi, Emma, I greeted her as she opened the door for me. Come on in. How are you? Are you okay? I asked, and she immediately began to move her head away, covering her neck with her curly hair. Im fine, she said, and we sat down on the couch. Hows Rudy? Is he asleep yet? -Arthur, little children sleep every three hours, and they wake up the same way. Im so tired of it, you know. I could barely get him to sleep now, hes been fussy for a long time, but I did it anyway. Youre a good mother, Emma, and Michael is a great father. I have a hard time believing that youre having problems. You think Michael is so perfect, but hes not. I too thought at first how lucky I was that my man wouldnt look at another woman, would never cheat on me. Emma, you dont have proof. No, but a womans intuition tells me thats what it is. He disappears all the time, his constant photo sessions with beautiful girls. Its his job, you know, I began to assure her. Maybe you should stop sticking up for him, she got angry, and I didnt realize that I was actually justifying and sticking up for Michael right now. Okay, I agreed with her, just to calm her down. Arthur, can you help me check his loyalty to me? Emma, how do you imagine that? I was surprised at her request. Dont you know girls who are sexy and attractive in appearance? Lately, Ive stopped making one-night stands, Im sorry. What should I do? How do I make sure? C Emma, what do you need this for? Whats it for? If he dares to cheat on me, Ill divorce him. And he will be left with nothing. And I wont let him see the baby. And I forgot to tell you that he used my money to open his studio. Youd think a loser photographer would have that kind of money. Emma, Im sure hell pay you back, and a lot more. You dont have to regret it. Hell have to pay you back. What do you mean? I withdrew $50, 000 from your ount, and I gave it to him. And Alexa, I called yours to scare her and discourage you from giving her money. I was dumbfounded by such a truth. C Wow, I said the only thing I could say, and buried my hand in my hair, thinking about what to do next. Im sorry, I had no choice. I have two degrees C economics andputer science. In the banking environment, felt like a fish in water. It was easy to transfer money from your ount to a fake one, using my hacking skills. You can despise and hate me. But its the truth. And after that, Michael was unrecognizable. The loving, caring, responsible husband and father evaporated in a sh. Emma, Im surprised, but I dont despise you, if you asked me personally, I wouldnt refuse you. It is toote to talk about it. Emma, but that doesnt mean hes cheating on you, its just that he does have a lot of work, and little free time. But he does have it, and its me and Rudy he should be spending it with. Emma, its going to be okay, dont worry, I reassured her and hugged her tightly, just like when she was a kid. I cant, I cant, she said, and there were tears in her eyes. Believe me, you always have to make sacrifices. He doesnt have to do this, he doesnt have to, she cried even harder, and I was beginning to fear that her sobs might wake Rudi. Emma, wait a minute, I addressed her, getting up from the sofa and heading into the kitchen to get her some water and some sleeping pills, which were always in the top cupboard, on the first shelf. Now, shell calm down and get some sleep, I thought, poured some powder and carried it into the room. -She took it in her hands and without asking anything, drank a few sips, then finished itpletely. Did you calm down a little? I asked when I took the ss from her. Thats not all, Arthur. I havent told you everything. Two weeks ago, I also transferred another hundred thousand dors from your ount. What? Are you out of your mind, Emm? I jumped up off the couch and started yelling at her like I couldnt contain myself anymore. You wouldnt have guessed anything, because I ran the electronic database incognito, and when you decided to cash out your ount, thats when it would onlye up. Wheres the money now, Emma? I walked up to her and started shaking it. I dont have it, Michael has it. What does he need that kind of money for? Tell me. Are you in trouble, are you being threatened? Tell me the truth, Emma! I dont know, I dont know, she began to cry and kneel down in front of me. Im sorry, Arthur. Im a stupid, in love idiot who wanted to make our marriage with him happy, and in the end, he just used me. You know what I mean? That bastard. Hes going to answer for this, get off your knees, I just now saw that on Emmas left cheek, there was a blow mark. Did he do it? Did he do it? I grabbed her arm, squeezing it painfully. Arthur, let me go, let me go, she cried, crying. Im sorry, I apologized, and let her go, but I already knew the answer to my question. Michael had raised his hand against my sister, and he had to answer for it. Arthur, are you going to report me to the police? How could you even think that, Emma? Youre the victim here, okay? Michael used you. When is heing? Hes in San Francisco for a week. I told you on the phone. -Shit, all right, well wait till he gets back. Its not like hes gone forever. What if he doesnte back, takes the money and disappears? Emma, its not a lot of money to live on all your life. Especially since he has a son. Emma, dont think of anything bad, I dont like the state of your healthtely. Ill try to pull myself together, Arthur. Im sorry again, she apologized, and hugged me tightly. Thats it, thats it, it wasnt your fault. Where are the keys, Emma? I asked her, for I had originallye for them. They were always in the nightstand, in the third drawer, she answered, but when I opened it and looked in every drawer, I couldnt find them. Theyre gone, Emma. Wait, maybe I moved them, I remembered and went to look at the possible locations of their location. Here they are. I must have put them in the other drawer, she said, and handed me the keys. Thank you for finding them, I thanked her and started to walk out of her apartment. Im sorry, Arthur, she couldnt stop apologizing, because she felt guilty. Its not your fault, its Michael, I have to go, I tried to convince her of her innocence, and after saying goodbye to her I left. 24 Chapter Alexa I arrived in Rio de Janeiro three hours ago. Mr. Holmes mailed me the ne tickets. Im in awe of this wonderful, beautiful, magnificent city. Words are not enough to express all its beauty. I dont regret at all that I agreed to this adventure. Rio de Janeiro is a city of contrasts which doesnt leave anyone indifferent who has been here, including me. I wish I had been to the carnival for which the city is famous. Millions of tourists from all over the worlde to see the spectacle. On the way from the airport to the hotel I met two big shoppingplexes C Barra-Shopping and Rio-Sul, where you can find literally everything C from small gifts, to outfits from Versace and Gi. But, as a rule, tourists bypass them, because this city is visited mainly for the cheap jewelry, which is better to buy in specialized jewelry stores such as N. Stern and Amsterdam Sauer. I didnt miss this opportunity, and even though I didnt take much money with me, I bought myself a couple of Versace dresses and gold earrings at Amsterdam Sauer. Ive been waiting for you, the cab driver, who fortunately for me spoke English, said to me. Thats it, we can go now, I said as I put the bags on the back seat and sat down in the front. Your hotel is the Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro, one of the best in Rio, he said, as I showed him in the catalog. Thank you, I said, and I was proud that my secret customer had spared no expense on my vacation. Were here , said Max and opened the door for me outside. He helped me out and handed me my shopping bags. Thank you, I thanked him, and paid. I dont know how long I was unconscious, but when I woke up, I was handcuffed to the bed. The man was sitting on a chair with his back to me. Take these cuffs off me, you bastard! I began to shout. But he didnt answer anything, just came up to me, taking my leg in his hand and gently running his fingers over it, still wearing his mask. He was well prepared, even the mask. I realized only now. Do you want me to take it off? he asked me, already kissing my leg with his lips. Yes, show me your face. Although I have a suspicion that you are Arthur, I said, but the man moved away from me and took off his mask. Ive had enough of him, he yelled, and I recognized him as Michael. Michael? I was surprised. Yes, honey. And you wanted Arthur in my ce, I take it. Michael. I cant believe it. My pawn in everything, now shes decided to y me. Wow! I was standing in front of the multi-story building of the five-star Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro. , senhorita, the receptionist greeted me as I approached reception. A middle-aged woman, not young. With bright makeup. I thought the receptionist would have a more reserved look, but I was wrong. A white blouse with a deep cleavage and a skirt that was tight around every part of her body. When she bent over, I thought she was going to be wearing it. Something I understood in Spanish, and it was a greeting. , I said hello in response. -Bem-vindo a nossa cidade. Espero voce temos que gostar. O pessoal do hotel ira fazer tudo o que e necessario. Desejamos-lhe uma estadia agradavel no nosso hotel, and then I realized I didnt understand anything and decided to ask her in mynguage. Do you speak English? I dont understand you at all. What was that again? Yes, I speak English. I wish you a good holiday and I am delighted that you havee to our wonderful city, she replied, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Here is your key, she said and handed me the key to my room. Its a double suite with a gorgeous view. Its on the tenth floor. The man who paid for it will join you tomorrow. Thank you, I thanked him, and then I pressed the elevator button and waited for him. It arrived in just a minute, I got in and went to the floor I wanted. Im starting to like this more and more, I said to myself as I walked through the hotel lobby to my room. The room was gorgeous. I threw the bags on the huge bed and went to see the bathroom, where I was hoping to see a Jacuzzi. Yay! Its there, which means that after a rough flight, I can finally rx. Then I put on my new dress and go down to the restaurant to have some Brazilian food, I hope I like it. Arthur After arriving at my house, I decided to call Alex after all, because whatever the case, I want to talk to her and say everything I think about her and get my keys. I dialed her number a few times, but the cell phone operator kept telling me that the subscriber was out of range. I wonder where she had gone that herwork wasnt picking up. C I thought and sat down on my couch. How is nche? She still hasnt called me today, after what happened between us. Sure, I wasnt attracted to her, but not like I was attracted to Alexa.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Before I could finish my thought, there was a knock on my door. Coming, I shouted and walked over to open the doors. In front of me stood nche. She was dressed in a short turquoise dress and sandals with little stilettos. Hello, Arthur. May Ie in? I smiled sweetly. Of course,e in, he answered and took her by the hand and led her into the apartment. Ive been thinking Maybe we could still be friends without privileges. Youre a very good man, Arthur. And I dont want to lose you. Her words surprised me. I hadnt minded her first offer at all, but shed yed it against me. Maybe I just took a long time to think about it. nche, I will be very happy to be friends with you. I want to ask you something, have a seat on the couch, I offered to sit down. Yes, Im listening to you carefully, she answered and looked at me. How long have you known Michael? Why are you so interested in knowing him? I asked suspiciously, wondering. Clearly, she wasnt expecting such a question. Its kind of like were together, I lied. Yeah? Well, I thought we werent really anything, she said. You were wrong. I just needed some time to figure things out, I answered her with a little bit of a twist. Is that the only reason? Arthur, Im not stupid. If youre worried about me sleeping with Michael and cheating on you, youre doing it wrong. He loves your sister, Emma. He and I had a no-strings-attached rtionship over five years ago, before Michael met Emma. I dont break up other peoples families, she said, and it was obvious she was really hurt. Im sorry, I didnt mean to hurt you, I said, and pulled her tighter against me so I could hug her. Ive already forgiven you, she replied, and then pulled away from me with a kiss on her cheek. She took out the bag of white powder again and showed it to me. Do you want some? nche, are you doing it again? I didnt like her addiction to cocaine at all. Arthur, dont be a drag. Its the perfect way to rx. You dont know whats gonna happen to you tomorrow, do you? What if you get hit by a car just walking down the sidewalk? What would you do if you knew you only had one day to live? I was silent, I didnt understand why she was telling me all this now? Thats right, you would have gone off like you wanted to. Doing reckless things, doing drugs, having sex with anyone you liked. nche, are you in trouble? Asked her, but she answered cheerfully. Yes, my biggest problem is you. Youre such a good boy. But maybe its time to stop being one, because everything is getting away from you. When you look back, your youth is gone. So its all or nothing, she said, and then she dumped the contents of the bag on the table. Its up to you, she turned to me, trying to get me to do what she liked. Alexa After I took a bath and ate dinner, I decided to walk around the city for a while and explore it after all. The city is quite bright and beautiful, but like all big tourist cities, it has its downsides C areas of terrible poverty are adjacent to posh high-rise buildings where apartments cost millions of dors. The city with a high crime, which focuses mainly on the drug trade. Like all crime movies, this is the ce that prefers to be filmed. I walked just a little bit, but it was enough for me to realize that a pretty girl alone should not walk the streets of Rio. All the men looked at me as a desired prey, and this despite the fact that I dressed very modestly C a long pink sundress to the knees with straps with a small neckline and low-waisted ballet shoes. I would ask my secret admirer to walk with me and be sure to ask him a question: Why Rio de Janeiro? I hope hell tell me the truth, I thought, and started to walk back to the hotel. When I got up and went to my room, I felt someone grab me and press a rag of chloroform to my mouth and nose, I didnt even have time to scream. I fell to the floor, afraid I would lose consciousness. I couldnt see his face because the room was dark. Darkness!!! Again, I thought, and I already guessed that it could only be Arthur. But, hadnt his games gone too far? Who are you? I started to ask, since I wasnt quite sure, but his hands squeezed mine even harder and slowly moved to my throat. Silence! Threatened me. Do you want money? Can I pay you well if you let me go? Dont need anything, youll soon be asleep, I answered in a voice that wasnt quite natural, and I could already feel my consciousness beginning to leave me and my body beginning to rx. I dont know how long I was unconscious, but when I woke up, I was handcuffed to the bed. The man was sitting on a chair with his back to me. Take these cuffs off me, you bastard! I began to shout. But he didnt answer anything, just came up to me, taking my leg in his hand and gently running his fingers over it, still wearing his mask. He was well prepared, even the mask, I realized only now. Do you want me to take it off? he asked me, already kissing my leg with his lips. Yes, show me your face. Although I have a suspicion that you are Arthur, I said, but the man moved away from me and took off his mask. Ive had enough of him, he yelled, and I recognized him as Michael. Michael? I was surprised. Yes, honey. And you wanted Arthur in my ce, I take it. Michael. I cant believe it. My pawn in everything, now shes decided to y me. Michael, uncuff me, be an obedient boy, then Ill be a bad girl to you, I began to ask him seductively, running one leg up and down the other. Now, he answered, and taking the key out of his pants, he unfastened the handcuffs. C You surprise me. I wanted to surprise you, and I hope I seeded, he answered, grabbing me abruptly and pulling me against him. It worked, I agreed, kissing him on the cheek, then pulling away. Then why are you still thinking about Arthur? You imagined it. Alexa, you know what it took for me to pull all this off. Youre very clever, I didnt expect that from you. To tell you the truth, I was a little scared. I didnt mean to scare you. You better tell me, what are we gonna do next? You know I want to be with you madly, I even organized this meeting. I love you. Arthur told me that he fucked you, and I suspect it happened more than once. Why do you let him near you and not let me? Again he goes on and on about his love for me, again he asks me stupid questions. Michael, I appreciate everything, but you know you should finish what you started first, and then well be together, I answered him, but as usual deceived him. I understand, and Im willing to wait, but I didnt want to listen and walked away from him. How did it go? I started to ask him, while I poured the white wine into my ss. I did everything you told me to do. I made a duplicate of Arthurs keys, had nche pump him up and get him drunk. Then I went to his house and, he hesitated. Michael, go on. Well! I fucked her and killed her. Good thing she was high and didnt feel a thing. And I went on to find out. Did it like in your novel, then put the bloody knife in Arthurs hands. He never woke up. Thats great. Everythings going ording to n. -Alexa, why did you do that? First you fuck him, then you set him up, I dont understand. The fact that nche was terminally ill and no one knew about it but me, that alone justifies what I did. I just helped her get out of this life early without suffering. C Michael, this is my own personal vendetta, you wouldnt understand, I tried to convince him to back off. Okay. No one will think anything of you, dont worry about it, I assured him and stroked his head with my hand. I could see how much he was worried. I understand, Alexa, but I cant hold back anymore, I didnt want to say no, because there was so much at stake right now. Thats why I said yes. He deserved it. Okay, Michael, Ill be yours tonight, I sat down on top of him and rubbed my groin. C Im d I did, because I deserved it, and he immediately plopped me down on the bed. Of course, I agreed, and kissed him passionately. He hovered over me, his hands gently caressing my skin and his lips passionately kissing mine. Michael had been after me for a long time. Wed known each other before hed met Emma. But Arthur had no idea. After all, Michael lived in another city, Houston, where my parents had moved. He also wanted to be closer to me and also moved to live in New York. His meeting with Emma was also designed by me. I mean, whats it like to know that your sister loves a man whos crazy about his girlfriend? It was originally thought out by me. She didnt like me right away. I guess the girl had good instincts. Michael wrote and called me all the time, he wanted me to be his mistress. One day, he made an appointment for me to meet him and he started hitting on me and Emma and Arthurs mother saw the whole thing. She told me to stop talking to Arthur and to stop seducing Emmas husband. And Michael warned me that if she ever saw him with me again, she would tell Emma everything. In the meantime, she wouldnt traumatize her daughter, who was already seven months pregnant. We didnt see or talk to Michael anymore, but I didnt want to lose Arthur, so I kept in touch with him. When he went away for extended periods of time, I found someone to spend time with. Friends with me? Did he seriously think I was friends with him? He shouldnt have. He was very stupid and naive, just as he is now. Michael had already pulled my dress down and was getting close to my panties, and I kept thinking about what a bitch I was. Fuck me, Michael, were the words he longed to hear me say. Yeah, thats what Im going to do right now, he answered, getting rid of all the extra stuff and entering me sharply. No forey like he had with Arthur. Hard, rough sex. Michael, deeper, I want all of you, I screamed, trying to pretend to enjoy it and not offend him. For now, one wrong word from him and I would fall into the trap Id set for Arthur. Our pasts were a mess to us. 25 Chapter Arthur When I woke up, I didnt know what was happening to me. I was lying on the floor with a bloody knife in my hand, and in front of me sat on a chair nche tied with a rope, with cut veins in her hands, which were still dripping blood. Another hallucination, I thought, beginning to shake nches dead body, hoping she would wake up. But it didnt. Fuk! What happened here?! I took the water out of the fridge and poured it all over my head to make myself wake up finally. But no. Its a terrible nightmare that will soon be over, C I thought, went to my bed and tried to go back to sleep. I wont take any more of those damn drugs, and Ill make nche not do it. I closed my eyes and tried to go back to sleep so I could wake up. But I couldnt. I opened my eyes and walked back into the living room, hoping to see nche alive there, but it wasnt to be. I saw a huge puddle of blood, scattered sheets of text from Alexas novel, underlining the words. What kind of nonsense is this? It cant be, I tried to convince myself that it wasnt true. But to no avail. I couldnt have killed nche even under the influence of the drug, I just couldnt! What should I do next? If the police suddenly showed up at my door, I wouldnt be able to exonerate myself. Never again in my life will I take drugs, I kept repeating to myself, but suddenly there was a knock at my door. No, not again, I was frightened. Open up the police, they shouted and kicked down my door. If they saw all this now, my exnations would be useless. I had to open the doors. They broke into my apartment and saw everything with their own eyes. You bastard! They shouted at me. What have you done? They grabbed me, twisted me up and handcuffed me. I didnt do it, I just woke up and wanted to call you, but you were here before, but before I could finish, one of them pped me in the face. Have you been doing coke? the other one asked me, showing me the bag in front of me. Yeah, youve been ying around, kid. Drugs are not good for you, he said and hurt me, too, but in the stomach. C Officer, we got a violent homicide here. Yeah. A young woman. Yeah. Killers been caught, he reported to someone, then disconnected the phone. Youre in trouble, kid. Oh, Im so busted, said the policeman whod recently punched me in the stomach. Is he feeling sorry for me now, or is he mocking me? I didnt do it! No!!! Now the forensic service ising, theyre going to figure it out! So well wait, the other one added. Half an hourter an investigator from the FES arrived, and everything started all over again C questioning, interrogations, protocols, fingerprinting. Arthur, Im Mr. Wong, youd better confess to everything at once and write a confession, otherwise you will face the longest sentence. But if you write down that you dont remember anything, that you took drugs, that would show that you were in an inappropriate state, he said, forcing me to confess to something I hadnt done. I didnt kill her, I didnt kill her, I wasnt talking anymore, I was shouting at the top of my voice. Well, what is this sheet of text scattered all over the living room, namely the passage that was underlined,pletely simr to the way Miss nche was murdered? Theyre trying to set me up, its obvious, I tried to exin to him, but he wouldnt listen. Who would want to set you up? Youre not such a famous person as to make enemies. You just miscalcted the dose a little bit. Maybe you did all that, but you thought you were dreaming. You know what I mean?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. No, I dont understand. You wont even listen to me. Arthur, the only advice I can give you now is that its time for you to call yourwyer. Its not an easy case, but youre the obvious killer. Youre looking at a lot of jail time, believe me, he tried to get me with his words. Im not a murderer, and I dont want to carry that stigma for the rest of my life, I dont, I shouted, but I was quickly reassured. Take him to the car, Wong shouted and I was dragged to the exit. It took us over an hour to get to the station. They put me straight into solitary confinement. But I was only allowed one phone call. And it would only be to Emma, I didnt want my mom to worry too much. Let me make a phone call, I shouted to the ficer, who immediately handed me the phone. I immediately dialed my sisters number. Emma, honey, I turned to her. Yes, Arthur. What happened? Her voice was agitated. Im at the station, used of a murder I didntmit, but all the evidence is against me. Thats terrible, thats terrible! Get me the bestwyer you can, since the trial ising up, I asked her. Arthur, someone has set you up. I dont believe you are capable of killing a man. Im used of the murder of nche. nche? Thats Michaels ex-lover. But how did you meet her? It doesnt matter, I said. Arthur, I promise. Ill get you the bestwyer and well be sure to get you out of jail. Thank you, I thanked her and disconnected the phone. Im sitting in my cell, and I still cant understand orprehend everything thats happening. Is this really the end? 26 Chapter Alexa Its been a week since I got back from Rio, and Arthur was arrested. The trial is today. And Ill be very happy when I see his entire friendly family assembled. I walked into the courtroom with Michael and sat down on the bench. Honey, he said to me. Michael, dont call me that. Michael, since our return from Rio, haspletely severed all rtions with Emma. The trial is about to take ce, and I see on the other side of me a handcuffed Arthur, his mother, and his beloved little sister, who looks at me with hatred as I sweetly take Michaels hand. She looks at me in a way that makes her want to kill me. Her mother hates me for speaking up and defending the interests of nches mothers side of the family instead of her once-best friend. Arthur is all pale and battered. It must have been hard for him to sit in a cell. Now I would have to lie, a lot of lies, but I had beening to this for too long, and now it was toote to back out. Did I feel sorry for Arthur? I dont know, maybe I do. All rise, the court is now in session, the judge said to us as he entered the courtroom. Michael and I acted as witnesses for nche, because it was Michael who introduced them, and I was a witness, because it was from my draft of the novel that Arthur allegedlymitted this awful murder. So, said Arthurswyer, who invited Michael to testify. Michael, how long had you known nche Weddington? She and I had known each other for over five years. What was the rtionship between the two of you? Objection. What does that have to do with the case? He was interrupted by nches mothers attorney, Evelyn Adams. Objection overruled, the judge said no, and Arthurswyer continued. Please answer my question. nche and I had only a friendly rtionship, nothing more. I dont believe it, I dont believe it! You slept with her, Im sure of it, Im sure of it, Emma began to shout to the whole room, out of desperation. Emma, I didnt sleep with her, I lied honestly. You slept with everyone, you didnt even let the bitch Alex pass you by, she continued to make things clear with him, but that didnt please the judge at all. Emma, stop acting like this or Ill have to ask you to leave the courtroom, he threatened her, after which, she did try to pull herself together. All right. Are you telling me there was only friendship between the two of you?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Yes. She was certainly a gorgeous girl, but I dont sleep with my friends. Of course you only sleep with your wifes brothers friend, Emma continued to interject. Emma, Alex and I only recently started seeing each other in secret, I wasnt cheating on you before that, I lied to everyone again, trying to convince Emma otherwise. I dont believe you, I dont believe you!She kept saying. Emma, calm down, Arthur tried to reassure her, who was looking at me at the time. How is it that it was you who decided to introduce Arthur to nche? Thewyer turned to Michael again. One day, Arthur decided to visit us, he was in no mood. I asked him at the time what was wrong with him. He said Alexa didnt want to talk to him anymore because he had tried to turn their rtionship from a friendship to an intimate one. Michael, youre lying! I never said that! I didnt touch Alex unless she wanted me to. Alex, why wont you tell the truth? he yelled at me, demanding an answer. Michael is right, he tried to take me by force, but I turned him down. I saw that he started taking drugs, thats why I stopped talking to him. Thats a lie! I only started using coke after I met nche. Silence in the courtroom! The judge shouted, and everyone fell silent. What happened next? The judge himself asked Michael. Then I introduced him to nche and they met and started a rtionship, she even put pictures of them on her Instagram, she fell in love with him. Why, he did that to her, I still dont understand. What a scoundrel you are. rthur was ready to tear him apart. Youre dismissed, Mr. Reynolds. You may step down. Alexa Neves is called to the stand, the judge called. Alexa, tell us about your rtionship with Arthur. He and I were best friends for ten years. In all those years, did he never once let you know that he didnt exactly have friendly feelings for you? No, that never even happened, I answered with a look of great amazement. Then why did it happen? She seduced him herself, look at her, shes a whore, cried Arthurs mother, who had always had a bad opinion of me, and I didnt care what she said. It all happened the moment I let him read my novel. Are you a writer? The judge asked. Yes, the book will be published soon, I answered defeatedly and looked in Arthurs direction. And what was it that made Arthur lose his head from you and do such things? The novel is fiction, the fictional characters, actions and deeds in it. The intimate, unconventional scenes with physical violence got his attention. I couldnt even think that he could seriously talk about bringing them into reality until he came to my house and offered money for it. Did you offer her money? The judge asked Arthur. Yes, but I was just joking, I told her that right away. Alexa, tell the truth! he demanded of me. Its the truth, Arthur. You wanted to make me a victim, to make fun of me. When you snuck into my house and attacked me, I didnt say anything. You almost threw me off the twentieth floor, but I didnt tell anyone, not even Michael. Youre lying. You gave yourself to me voluntarily, voluntarily! He shouted, not holding back anymore. Youre the one lying, trying to justify your behavior. Arthur, I didnt be your victim because I was able to stand up to you, and nche didnt, and you killed her. You dont remember anything, you werent thinking when you took the drugs. I didnt think you could turn into a real animal, a brutal killer. Dont you dare call my brother that, you scum, Emma shouted as she rose from the bench. Silence in the courtroom! Here are the materials attached, the judge addressed everyone, and on the big screen he showed that passage I had printed from the novel that Arthur had circled with a pen. She resisted for so long, and yet I got mine. When she was out of breath, I taped her mouth shut, lifted her up, and sat her down in a chair. She was unconscious, so much the better, he thought, and pulled a knife from his locker. She wont feel a thing anymore. How beautiful you are, its a pity you all only know how to spread your legs well, and dont appreciate good treatment, he said, and ran the de of the knife through the veins in her left arm, then he did the same with her right arm. I think theres no need toment here, the judge summed up and turned off the monitor. I didnt kill nche, I swear to you. I was set up. Arthur, when they found you in the apartment, you were drugged up and nche was sitting in a chair bleeding. Your fingerprints were on the knife. What more evidence do you need that you killed that poor girl? Judge Patrick tried to restrain himself, but still he yelled at Arthur. I didnt kill her, Arthur said faintly. My son is not a murderer, his mother stood up for him. How predictable. All rise for sentencing. An hourter, the judge returned. He stood up and began announcing his decision. The court has decided to find Arthur rk guilty! To impose on him a sentence of 15 years in a maximum security penal colonyThe judge tapped his gavel and left the courtroom. All the sobs and tears from his mother and sister didnt touch me one bit. Arthur was taken to his cell, but before he was sent to serve his sentence for a crime he hadntmitted, I should have talked to him. We won, are you happy? Michael turned to me, but I didnt want to discuss it with him right now. Youll burn in hell, you scum, his mother shouted at me, but I didnt care, I walked past them without feeling guilty. 27 Chapter Arthur Why, did she do this to me? I really didnt do it, I didnt! I wasnt allowed to say goodbye to my mother and sister, I wondered, but suddenly my cell door opened and Alexa walked in. I came to talk, she said, and sat down in a chair. I dont understand why you did it. What have I done to you? Arthur, you are just a victim of circumstances. Why me, why? I couldnt believe she was so cruel to me. You wanted to bring my novel to life, but I changed the plot, she smiled, and threw one leg over the other, showing off her panties. What are you doing that for now? Are you trying to seduce me, Alexa? Arthur, youve been seduced by me for a long time, youre already addicted to me like your drug. Im about to do fifteen years in prison, do you understand? I dont care about that. How did you hide your rtionship with Michael for so long? We never had a rtionship with him, he was just a pawn that I sessfully managed. And moreover, he was well acquainted with nche. Why did you choose him? I could see perfectly well how Emmalyoubite him. But he couldnt stand her. Michael always liked to pursue women. And he wasnt interested in those who were easy prey. And thats why he went after you? Wasnt he the one who killed nche? I asked, but I already knew the answer. You did it too, didnt you? Youre a clever boy, she said, rising from her chair anding over to me, walking around the table and bowing. Did you do all this to change the plot of the novel? Ruin and destroy me? Ruin Emmas family life? Kill poor nche? Arthur, you dont know me very well. Your mammy told you not to go out with a bad girl, but you wouldnt listen to her. About nche, I made her life a little easier because she was terminally ill. Michael obviously forgot to tell you that. Thats why she went off the railstely and started doing drugs. And she really liked you, even though she didnt mind sleeping with Michael, she whispered in my ear. He was such an asshole! What an asshole you are! You deserve each other, I shouted at her and wanted to hit her, but my hands were cuffed. Its a pity your hands are handcuffed now, I would have let you fondle me onest time, she replied, running her hand through my hair. Dont you dare touch me, Alexa!Roarred, and began waving my head, trying to throw her hand away.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Idiot, she shouted and pped my face. Just answer me one question, why? Okay, she agreed and sat down in the chair next to me. There once was an inexperienced girl, but she was very beautiful. One day, she went on a summer vacation to a camp from her college. Everything was fine, she liked it there very much, she found friends, and just had a great time. But the summer was over, and it was time to go back to college. This girl had a fight with her friend at thest farewell party, and went for a night walk on the ocean by herself, because her friend right in front of her eyes danced with a guy she really liked. What kind of nonsense is that? I didnt understand the meaning of what was being said. Keep listening, the most interesting thing is ahead. The girl did not notice how she had gone quite far from the camp and she was tired. She just decided to climb into a broken boat, rest, and then go back, but she did not notice how she was inclined to sleep. Suddenly two guys, the camp counselors, walked up to this girl. They were handsome and older than this girl. They were twenty-three years old. They didnt take their eyes off her dress or her lips C when she said that, I knew she was telling me her story. Then, it was exined to her that she was a big girl now, and provoking the big boys was not worth it. But the girl didnt understand what they meant until they grabbed her between their bodies and started mocking her. I understand you, Alexa. But what does this have to do with me? I never raped you, you wanted it. This isnt about you, Arthur. Dont interrupt me and keep listening. After they abused the girl, she decided to ask for help from the director of the camp by telling him what had happened. To which the director said that it was the girls own fault, and she shouldnt even think about telling anyone about it, you cant ruin the reputation of such a great camp. If she is a whore who decided to make money this way, that is her problem and it will not go away. The girl wanted to mutte herself andmit suicide, but she did it. And the girl was only sixteen years old. I dont understand you, Alex. Im repeating myself, what does this have to do with anything? Arthur, youre only the son of the camp director, Mrs. Roberta. No, my mother couldnt have done that, youre confused, Alex. Dont you ever call me that again, she shouted angrily, and struck me in the face again. The retaliation came. Youre going to jail for a crime you didntmit. Emma will raise the child alone, without a husband. And your mother, shes going to take it very hard and one day her heart just wont hold out and shell have a heart attack. And Ill write a new novel, in a different scenario. Im really d it worked out that way. Youre very cruel, Alexa. Your mother made me that way, she admitted as she got up from her chair. Oh, by the way, my novel The Killer Also Loves ising out soon, I promise to send you a copy, she added and walked out of my cell. Even if I tell the whole truth, no one would believe me. After all, all the evidence against me, he and Michael did a good job. The question that had bothered me all along was: Does Alex have a soul as beautiful as her looks? There, I already have the answer to that. 28 Chapter Arthur I have been serving my sentence in prison for three years now. My life has lost all meaning. A lot has changed since my incarceration. Emma couldnt take it all C my arrest, Michael leaving, and going into a mental institution. Michael became Rudys guardian. My mother died of a second heart attack. She never confessed or told me why she did that to Alexa. I hope Alexa is happy now. The other day mywyer came by and told me that I might be released early. I couldnt believe it, but it turned out to be true. Michael confessed to everything himself and wrote a clean confession. But who made him do it? After all, he and Alexa were aplices and she should be in jail, too. I received a copy of her book in prison two years ago with a letter from her. It said, Our wishes are always realizable. What she meant by that, I dont know. But I understand one thing, she has to answer for everything. I have a lot to do, but I know one thing for sure C I will ruin Alexs life, just like she did. I will find her, and I will destroy everything she holds so dear. Maybe she even got married and had a baby in the meantime. I dont know. Its all unknown to me now, but soon, when Im fully released, Ill find out. Arthur, Attorney Collins came into my room and started talking. C Ive got good news for you, we had a closed trial without your participation, and you werepletely exonerated. Soon Michael will be taking your ce. He should be here soon. Im d about that, I shook his hand and thanked him for everything. Heres Michael, Colins said as we came out of the cell and saw two police officers pushing Michael around in handcuffs. Hey, Arthur. Its funny, isnt it? We were victims of the same bitch. No talking, the cops yelled and dragged Michael into the cell. C Colins, can I talk to him? Please ask them to give me that chance. Ive served three years for nothing, and I want to know the reason why Michael is here now. Okay, he answered and walked over to the officers. They didnt talk long and gave their consent at once. Mr. Collins has a knack for persuasion. You have only ten minutes, he said to me and opened the cell in which Michael was already sitting.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. What do you want? Do you want to kill me? Go ahead, Im not afraid of anything. Michael, why are you here now? Thats a good question, Arthur. Im ready for you to answer it. Because Alex wanted me to. I was an idiot for believing her, just like you. I was as obsessed with her as you were. I ended up in jail, just like you. She and I lived together for almost a year, after Emma was taken to a mental institution, after another nervous breakdown, your mother had already passed away. Alex and I took in Rudy. She became a very famous writer, and her book became the #1 bestseller in New York, then sales increased all over the world. Now shes a millionaire, can you imagine? She even agreed to be my wife, just so I wouldnt tell the truth about the murder and that it was all nned by her in the first ce. But I made a little mistake, he went on, but I interrupted him. I see, how is it that youre here, Michael? I demanded an answer to the question posed. She started to write a new novel on the whole story. Asked me to tell her all over again how I killed nche and framed you, and while I was telling her everything, she was typing it all up, but I had no idea she was going to record it all. Itpletely slipped my mind that she was a journalist. It was this recording that fell into the right hands, thanks to Alex and now, here I am. She got bored with her life and decided to get you out by putting me away. You know, I think shes still, how should I put it, Michael stammered. She what? She wants you, Arthur. And its not just words. The number of times she and I have had sex, she keeps calling me by your name. And now shes just decided to start ying games on our lives all over again. Honestly, I didnt know why she wanted to get back at you, I thought you had hurt her badly, but as it turns out it was all about your mother. Im really sorry about what happened. I could tell you now that she set it all up, but they wouldnt believe me. She has a lot of money and shes untouchable now. So thats how she became untouchable, you say? I thought. Yeah. Arthur, Ive got more bad news for you. What else happened? While you were in jail, Alex bought out your apartment, your dead mothers apartment, and my ex-wifes apartment. What?! I was ready to rip Alex a new one. You wont have a ce to live now. But she still helps Emma, and she sends a lot of money to the clinic. Her generosity knows no bounds. Youre right, Arthur. If you want to see Rudy, hes at Alexs. She moved into a mansion in Manhattan. Rudy even calls her Mom sometimes. Im just now realizing what an idiot I was to have fallen for her. I had everything, and now I have nothing. So you were married? Yes. She has all the rights to Rudy now, as long as Emma is dered ipetent. Well see about that while Michael, I mouthed angrily and walked out of the cell. 29 Chapter AlexaPublished by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Its been almost three years and my life has changed dramatically. I no longer work as a journalist, and I no longer do interviews. Now Im invited to various programs, for interviews, on my novel even thought to make a film. The story of Arthur, the murder of nche C all this made a huge PR for my book, even before she came out. Lancaster didnt fool me, and for that I am very grateful. Arthurs mother died a year and a half ago, Emma ended up in an asylum because of her anxiety, and Michael became my husband. Rudy is with me now and even calls me Mom sometimes. I decided to take pity on Arthur and really put the real killer behind bars. It didnt take much for me to do that. Whereas I used to have twenty thousand dors in my ount, now I have about twenty million. I live in a luxurious mansion, I drive expensive cars, Rudy goes to an elite kindergarten, and I even hired a nanny for him. Unfortunately, my personal life didnt work out. I lived with Michael because he forced me to. It was only for Rudys sake that I agreed to be his wife, but the divorce papers were already drawn up. The only man I couldnt stop thinking about all the time was Arthur. I even called Michael by his name. Of course, Im sure that he will still be mine, because I can not resist. He will forgive me for everything and we will plunge into the world of our vicious fantasies and desires. Its not love, its something more C attraction, attraction, obsession. All of these meanings are true. Sometimes, Id me myself for not being able to control my vengeance. Im sure Arthur himself wille to see me soon, to see Rudy. Suddenly, I heard the bell ring, someone ringing the gate. When I looked into the security camera, I saw Arthur standing near the gate. He looked terrible. Okay, enough of looking at him from a distance, its time to let him in, I thought, and pressed the gate opener. He didnte in, he just ran into the yard. Hi, Alex, he said when I came out to meet him. Hello, Arthur. Are you happy? he asked and pointed at himself. Look at what youve turned me into, he continued to say, and spun around on his axis. He was dressed in torn pants and a beige short-sleeved shirt, and had sandals on his feet. A nightmare to look at. Stop it, Arthur. You should be grateful to me, youre free now, I replied. Youre a real cunt, he shouted, and came closer to me. How menacing it sounded, I answered, and I wanted to turn around and go inside, but he grabbed my arm and pulled me to him. Let me go, you smell disgusting, I tried to pull away, but he wouldnt let me. He ran the tip of his nose down my bare neck and whispered in my ear. It smelled like crap. Shivers and goosebumps ran down my skin at his touch and his sexually arousing whisper. I wanted to choke. But, as always, you smell delightful. Expensive perfume from a rich lover? asked and slid his right hand down my thigh. No, now I can buy myself an entire boutique of luxury perfumes, I told him. Sure, but do not forget that you have built your happiness on other peoples grief, he said menacingly and pushed me away from him. You are wrong. If you came to see Rudy, hes gone. No, I came first of all to look into your eyes and tell you how much I despise you. On the contrary, I adore you, I answered him, and he fell silent. I could tell by your confused breathing when I touched you. But, Alexa, tell me, why are you such a bitch? You want to talk about this in the yard? Would you invite a murderer into your house? Arent you afraid to be alone with me? -No, Im not afraid of you, I told him. If you are, I think I will, he said, and we went inside. C Have a seat on the sofa, I suggested, but Arthur began to look around my house. Its nice and tasteful, was the only thing he said before he sat down on the couch. Thank you, I told him. You know, Arthur. Im famous because of you. So Im willing to share the money with you. Half a million, I think thatll be enough for you. Thats very generous of you, Alex. Think of it aspensation for three years for you, I said, and reached for the safe under the painting in the living room to get the money. Ill bepensated anyway, for serving three years for a crime I didntmit, he told me. Mypensation is much higher than yours, I started to get the money. Maybe, but I wont ept your generous gift, he got up from the couch and walked over to me, snatching several packets from my hands. Its dirty money, earned by you, from destroying and destroying several lives. I think you realize that yourself, but you dont want to admit it, he said and threw them in my face. Have you gone mad? What are you doing? I yelled at him as hard as I could. I told the truth, he said smugly, and sat down on my couch again. At this moment, I just wanted to kill him. Im not going to beg you to ept the money. Are you hoping for morepensation? Well, let me tell you, Ive already taken care of that. C Whats that supposed to mean? C Hes getting tense. Youll have minimumpensation, fifty thousand in all. So youd better take it, I told him when I looked at him. Alex, why wont you leave me alone? Why do you keep ruining my life? Id rather serve twelve more years in prison than see you again. I despise and hate you so much that you cant even imagine, he said the words so loudly that they reached me and prated into my consciousness. I didnt know what to say to him, so I just shut up and turned away from him. Nothing to say? he tried to ask me, but I continued to ignore him further. Thats right, its better to keep quiet. Thats the only thing youre good at, he told me. Arthur got up from the couch and came up behind me, putting his arms around my waist. 30 Chapter Arthur She was silent. Does she have a conscience after all? Although, I very much doubt it. But she remained silent, so I decided to walk up behind her and put my arm around her waist. Her light, see-through robe gave my eyes a wonderful view-her naked breasts under the light fabric, her luscious and firm buttocks, which constantly drew my attention, her bare legs. I wanted to rip the unnecessary fabric off of her, move the edge of her panties, and feel how hot and wet she was for me right now. I know she wouldnt mind right now either, but its too easy. She wouldnt get me, no matter how much she wanted it. With my lips I touched her earlobe and whispered: C Are my hands on your waist now, Alex? Why, then, arent you taking them off and breaking free of my fetters like you always did? Dont you run away from me? I dont want to run away. Its a pity youre only now admitting it. Ive been sure of that from the beginning. You werent avoiding me because you didnt want to, but because you were afraid of your evil desires, of the mad fantasies you wanted to live out with me. You can deny everything now, but Michael told me how you kept calling him my name. Did you think of me, Alex? Did you regret what you did? I asked her questions, but she didnt answer. She was just breathing heavily. Every breath she took was heavier than thest. I slid my hand down her thigh, running it through the light fabric of her robe. C I take it your silence means Im right? C I asked her in her ear, then I ran my lips over her neck. She trembled, I could feel it at once. My touch turns you on, Alex. Yes, she answered with a pant, but it was obvious. I won, she admitted. Well, I thought, and took my hands off hers, stepping back. Where are you going? she ansver grudgingly when she turned and looked at me. Where am I going? I dont know, I havent decided yet, Alex. Ill try to build my life from scratch, find a job, fall in love with a good girl and create a happy family with her. I thought you, she said, but before she could finish, I grabbed her arm roughly and squeezed her fingers. You thought youd make eyes at me and show me your beautiful, almost naked body and Id forgive you everything? No, Alex. You never will. Its my turn to ruin your life, and Ill do it, even though youve be fabulously rich. Let go of me! You idiot! Dont insult me, baby, he answered and let her go. Get out of my house! she shouted and started pushing me out of the living room. But I was stronger than she was. I grabbed her by the hair and brought her face close to my lips. Let me go, youre hurting me, she screamed, but I pulled her hair even harder. I didnt want to just leave, so I decided to kiss her goodbye. I brought my lips close to hers, but she began to shake her head. No, dont you dare kiss me, she kept pulling away, but my lips were already greedily and defiantly over hers. The kiss was rough, but it turned her on even more. She leaned toward me and stopped resisting. Alex ran her hands through my hair, and at the same moment I was ready to just growl, from how much I wanted to pile her up on her expensive carpet and fuck her in a way that would be remembered forever. Arthur, I want you, she begged in a pleading voice. I couldnt give up that easily, though already my aroused cock was telling me it was time to give up my revenge n and fuck Alex right here and now. She works on me worse than coke. Alex, of course you want me. After all, that quick sex at the club and by your window didnt give you what you expected. You want a full, hard and fast fuck. On the floor, in the shower, on the table, on the window, even in bed? Am I right? I asked her, but I could already feel her melting in my arms. Yes, really. Fact, she actually admitted it. Did you get me out of prison so that I could be the best lover for you? Yes, Arthur, she admitted again. But why, Alex? Why exactly do you want me? I really wanted an answer to my question. Because, Im in love with you, she answered. Thats it, baby. Alexa confessed her love to me, which means shes more vulnerable now. And very much dependent on me. Alexa What am I doing? What was I even thinking when I confessed my feelings to Arthur? I dont even realize it yet. I really am madly attracted to him, I think about him all the time, but is it love? Yes, I dreamt about him all the time, and even now I want him to be mine. But maybe its just a whim, nothing more? When he kissed me, everything turned over inside me. His mixed feelings for me, bordering on hatred and desire, made sense to me. He was attracted to me just as much, so why wouldnt he want to admit it now? Its not about fulfilling my desires, its about something else. But now, he wants to get back at me for everything. When he kissed me, everything turned over inside me. His mixed feelings for me, bordering on hatred and desire, made sense to me. He was attracted to me just as much, so why wouldnt he want to admit it now? Its not about fulfilling my desires, its about something else.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. But now, he wants to get back at me for everything. Even like this? he asked, and stroked my cheek. No, its not like that, I lied to put him down, because Im the one who should own his thoughts and feelings, but not otherwise. Lying, Alexa. That sounds just like you, he whispered through his teeth, and pushed me away from him. No matter how bad, vicious I am, you still want me, Arthur. Youre right, Alex. Right now, I just want to fuck you, but nothing more. Before, I wanted to love and appreciate you. To be one with you. We understood each other half-heartedly, supported each other. But if I had known that you originally nned to get back at me and my family, I would have shielded myself from such a friend. -You can shield yourself from me now, whats stopping you from doing that? No, its too easy. I wont miss my chance to get back at you. Besides, Ive still got to get Rudy away from you. Dont even think about it, it wont work. Ill try to get some justice after all. I think it was you who tried to get Emma dered insane and take her son away from her. Dont put all the me on me. If I had wanted to hurt her, I would have put Rudy in an orphanage, and I wouldnt have thought of him as my son. I hope justice is served, he said, and walked toward the exit. So do I, I muttered to myself and walked back into the house. Arthur I decided to see Emma today. Good thing Mr. Collins told me the address of the psychiatric hospital where Alex had sessfully put her away. When I pulled up in front of the building, I saw an eight-story building with a sign at the entrance, Harmony. Not exactly a good name for such a ce, C I thought as I climbed the stairs. Hello. I turned to the girl, who stood at the reception. Hello, mister. What can I do for you? Id like to see my sister, Emma Reynolds. Just a second, she said, and then she started looking at herputer, I think she was looking at the patient lists. Yes, there is one. But shes in the violent ward right now. Youd better talk about it with the head psychiatrist who looks after her she said and pointed to the door across from me. Thats his office over there. Thank you, she replied, and immediately went to the door, on which the sign Robert Adams was hanging. Hello, Mr. Adams. Hello, what can I do for you, since youve already decided toe into my office? he asked me as he sat down at his desk. I want to see my sister, Emma Reynolds. Can I count on seeing her? Unfortunately, I cant let you do that. Her condition has deteriorated. Yesterday she tried to strangle an orderly with her bare hands. Lately, shes been out of control, so we had to move her to a room that looks more like a punishment cell. We removed all cutting and stabbing objects so that she could not harm herself. Im her own brother. You understand that I dont believe you! C shouted as he leaned over his desk. Alexa Neves must have paid you well to tell me this false information and not let me see her. But Im not going to believe this nonsense, so Im not asking, Im demanding to see her. Thats not possible, Mr. rk. Youre a very dangerous criminal. We cant allow you to see her, the only thing I can do now is call security, who will have you thrown out of the clinic in a heartbeat. So I suggest you do it yourself, dont scare the other patients or the staff. Ill leave, but you will all regret it, I warned and left his office. Its okay, Alexa. Youll pay for everything. Ill be the worst nightmare I ever had. 31 Chapter Alexa shback Alexa, are you enjoying the party our counselors put on? Yes, everything is fine. Youre not in the mood, did something happen? Im fine, Lily. Its 10:00 at night and its time to go to the cabins. I want to be alone for a while. Are you mad at me because of George?N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. What makes you think that? I dont know, when we were dancing, you looked at us so mean. Do you like him, Alex? No, youre wrong. I dont like anyone. Okay, Im not going to pry into your soul, you do as you please. Youre not going to the lodge? No, leave me alone. Are you sure youre not scared to be alone at thiste hour by the ocean? No, Im not scared. Alex, what if you get attacked by a shark? There are no sharks in this area, Lily. Leave me alone, I got really pissed off. Well, dont say I didnt warn you. Dont worry, I wont, I said, and she left. Shes smart. Of course I like George, and she knew very well. I was very angry with her today. For this showdown in front of me. Fine, she wants to be with him, let her be, I wish them a happy future and great love. But right now I dont want to be in the same cabin with her, I just dont have the desire. Today is our penultimate day at camp. And I cant wait to get back and go to college. Im only sixteen now, but that wont stop me from finishing college perfectly, and then going to university. Lilys been sleeping with guys since she was thirteen. I dont know whether to be happy for her or feel sorry for her. After all, being the number one prostitute in school is not that honorable. Well, everyone chooses their own path. I wandered along the shore of the ocean, and got a fair distance from our camp, probably more than five hundred meters. I came across a boat, it was broken, but I could lie down in it. A warm summer night, fresh breeze and silence. What else do I need to be happy? I hope they hadnt missed me and sent a rescue team to look for me. Before I knew it, I was drifting off to sleep. There she is, I heard the words spoken close to me, and they woke me up. You naughty little girl, the voice was that of another man, or should I say a guy. There were two guys standing in front of me. I quickly jumped up from the boat, fixed my dress and was about to run away from them. They were two of our counselors, Trevor and Todd, two brothers, eighteen years old. Two blond, pumped-up guys with blue eyes, all the girls at camp were crazy about them, and what they wanted to do to them, I wont say. They kept trying to ask me to dance and help with thepetitions, but I kept pushing them away. I didnt want any more trouble from them, let alone from the other girls, whod give me a scandal. Look, Trevor, its Alex, Tod shouted to him, and Trevor came even closer to me. I see, Todd, he said, and looked me over from head to toe. Its a pretty dress, Alex. Weve never seen you in it before. Thanks, all my dresses are pretty, I replied rudely. I was wearing a purple chintz dress. I dont know what attracted them to it. Youre so rude, Alex. What have we done to you that youre so condescending to us? Im okay with you, I said, and I tried to step aside, but Trevor grabbed my arm and pulled me to him, pressing his body into me. What are you doing, let me go, I yelled and tried to pull away, but I couldnt. I hoped Todd would help me and tell Trevor to leave me alone, but he didnt. Calm down, Tod whispered in my ear as he pressed against me from behind. Let go of me, I struggled, but they were stronger than me. Alexa, you were always so brave and bold with us, where did it all go? C Trevor asked. What do you want from me? Look, youre only sixteen, but you look so much older and hotter than the girls in this camp. Its my genes, I kept sassing him. Nice genes, thank your parents for them. I will, but now let me go. You think we can let you go just like that? No, we cant do that, if we want to, said Todd, pulling up my dress and caressing my thigh. Ive always wanted to kiss your sweet lips, Trevor whispered into my mouth before his tongue slid inside. Sweet girl, he whispered as he pulled away from the kiss. Let go of me, I kept resisting, but it amused them even more. Todd, shall we let our saucy little bitch go? No, I dont think so. Shes been ignoring us for almost three weeks, and we dont forgive that, Tod replied, and put his nasty hands on my chest. Look, you were right, there is a size two here, he said and squeezed my breasts. Thats what I mean, the girl is ripe, Trevor replied with a smirk and started kissing me roughly and greedily. Tod began to lift my dress, revealing my buttocks. Nice ass, he said and pped me. Ouch, I screamed in surprise and pain. Our sweet girl, they said in one voice. Im not your girl, and I never will be. Look, Trevor, Im really sick of her. I wanted to be gentle with her, but no way, said Todd and pulled my panties down sharply. No, no, dont you dare do that, I yelled and resisted further. Youre right, shes too stubborn, and she doesnt realize shes only making herself worse. I wont take it anymore, Trevor said and pulled down his beach shorts and unleashed his cock. No, no, began to scream and realize what was about to happen. Yes Alex, yes. Hold her down, he said to Todd, his knee spreading my legs and entering me in one sharp movement. The pain pierced my whole body. Aah, it hurts, I screamed, but he didnt stop. Our feisty girl, just a girl? She was, Todd said with a smirk, and Trevor continued to rape my body. Youre going to jail for statutory rape, I gasped, trying to ignore the pain. No one will ever know, and if they do, well do it again and again, because fucking a girl like that is our greatest pleasure, Trevor told Todd, and I realized that Todd would do the same to me. Youll remember this day for a long time, Trevor said sarcastically. You will, Tod confirmed. When was it going to end? I woke up in a cold sweat from the nightmare that had been guing me for years. But it was really happening to me! 32 Chapter Alexa Damn! In spite of all my disgusting deeds, I cant escape my past. I punished Arthurs mother, but not them. And now Im more and more eager to do it. Now I have all the cards to do it, and more importantly, the influence and the money. Trevor and Todd would yet learn that revenge, is a cold dish. I waited for it to pass and cool down, but it didnt. But soon they would pay for everything. I grabbed my phone, and immediately dialed the number of my personal assistant. Yes, maam. Jessica, I need you to get me some information on two men. Okay, what are their names? She started asking me questions right away. The only thing I know about them is that their names are Trevor and Todd. And that they are twins. I hope this will help you track them down in the database. I need all the information. Ill try, of course, but, she wanted to tell me something, luckily I beat her to it. No buts. You know how much I appreciate and respect you, dont make me change my mind. I know you can get everything when you want it bad enough. Okay. I also wanted to remind you that your new bookunch is due at 9:00 p. m. tonight. I remember, I answered her, and hung up just as Rudy came running into the room. My darling, I walked up to him and leaned over and hugged him tightly. I dont me myself for Emma being in a mental hospital right now. Im Rudys guardian, and I wont let anyone, not even Arthur, take him away from me. Rudy has be everything to me-the dearest and dearest little person on this. If Arthur goes against me, hell regret it. Hes a nobody. I am drawn to him, but it is only physically. I want him, its just lust. Im sure he wants me too, as he always has. Its interesting to see how much longer hell deny it. Mommy, Im hungry, Rudy called to me, bringing me back to reality. Ill make you breakfast now, I answered as I lifted him up in my arms and kissed him on the cheek. Arthur I still cant believe it, I said to Mr. Johnson, Michaelswyer, when I was in his office this morning. You know theres nothing you can do about it. You cant prove anything, Arthur. Shes a real bitch! Its all her fault! I kept screaming, expressing my anger at that bitch. Michael will testify against her, Im sure of it. Ill just have to meet him to talk him into it. Arthur, dont even think about it. Its toote. I dont think so. If you dont want to, Ill take my revenge on her myself. You wont seed. Get that crazy idea out of your head. I was at the hospital yesterday, and they wouldnt even let me see Emma. Im sure Alexa had a hand in it. It doesnt matter anymore, Arthur. Were you at the bank? No, why would I be there? Did you forget? Youre entitled topensation, which youre legally required to pay. Alexa said it would be minimal, when I answered him, he was very surprised. I didnt think $200, 000, 000 was small. How much? I couldnt believe what I heard, and I almost dropped my jaw out of my mouth. 200, 000 thousand, he answered. I didnt think it would be that much. I think its enough money for you to start a new life and forget everything. I have an obligation to take Rudi away from Alexa. Its my duty. You cant do that, Arthur. She has every right to him, and the other organs have enormous influence. Only until his real mother gets out of the asylum and is recognized as a normal and sane person. I wont talk you out of it, because I can see its useless, he said with a heavy sigh. I think I should go, I said and started to get up from the table. Good luck, he said, and I walked out of his office and then out of the police station altogether. Well,pensation in that amount is quite eptable to me. Once I get it, I can buy myself a new apartment and start my own business. Take it, sir, a boy about twelve came up to me and handed me a flyer. The presentation of the book of the writer who conquered her frankly hot and terrifying love story of a criminal psychologist and a criminal The Killer Also Loves. Alexa Nevishs new book The Fallen is already waiting for its reader. Admission is free. What a surprise. And since fate is so favorable to me, I should attend this presentation. But first of all I need to get my money and clean up, I thought, and crumpled up the flyer and put it in the pocket of my jeans. Alexa Jessica works fast, she already e-mailed me some information about them, and its only been four hours.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. So, lets get started, I told myself, and started reading. Trevor and Todd Triss are the founders of Gearls home, an elite boarding school for girls in Los Angeles. Trevor and Todd Triss were born in Los Angeles on May 23, 1984. Their parents died in a car ident when the boys were eight years old. Their guardian was their aunt Amelia Richard, their fathers own sister. I even felt sorry for them for a minute. They grew up without the love of their parents, but that in no way justifies what they did to me. Maybe if their father had raised them instead of their aunt, they wouldnt have been rapists. So, I read on. The founders of an elite boarding house were murdered. What? I ran my eyes over those words a few more times, thinking I was deceiving my vision, but as I read on, I was just wildly horrified. On May 22, 2015, the day before his birthday, the elevator in the apartment building where Trevor and Todd Triss lived caught fire and copsed. The speed of its fall was catastrophically fast. The terrible tragedy was med on the technician on duty who failed to notice the malfunction in time and prevent the tragedy. us Anderson was sentenced to 20 years in prison. I couldnt believe it! I wanted to punish them, but fate itself punished them, for all their deeds. I wish I could have seen the consternation on their faces at that moment. Okay, enough about that. Soon it will be evening, and I will have to go to the presentation. Im sure it will go well. It couldnt have gone any other way. Ate,e here, I called to Nanny Rudy to give me an update on my ns for tonight and maybe even the night. I think tonight Ill be able to relieve the sexual tension Ive had since my meeting with Arthur. I could meet an equally hot man. Yes, maam, Ate walked into my office. Ate, youre staying with Rudy tonight. I may not being home tonight after the presentation. You know tonight is a very important event for me. Of course, maam. Ill stay with Rudy, she immediately agreed without further question. I like people who can understand. Thats fine, you can go now, I turned to her before she left my office. Now all I had to do was go to the beauty parlor and the boutique to buy a new dress. Ronon, I called to my driver. He was a blond man, about forty years old with brown eyes and tall. He was a good-looking man. But as many people believe that an affair between andy and her chauffeur simply cant help but happen, in this case they were wrong. He has a family, a wife and a child whom he loves very much. Thats the whole exnation. Yes, in the case of Emma and Michael it turned out differently, I broke up their marriage, but I had good reasons for that, especially since Michael wanted it himself. He didnt love Emma, unlike the way Ronon loves his daughter and his wife. Yes, maam, Im listening to you, he answered as he walked into the office, thereby pulling me out of my thoughts. You can get the car ready; in twenty minutes youll have to take me to the Wonderful Women beauty salon and then to the new Cool Elitte boutique. 33 小hapter Arthur So, Mr. rk. I assume youre here for thepensation youre legally entitled to? Ms. Eleanor Goldon, the bank employee, asked me again for the third time. Yes, thats right, Ms. Goldon. I see, that money is already in your ount. Would you rather leave the money in the bank for a deposit or withdraw a certain amount for the first time? You know, I think Ill withdraw half the amount at once,I answered her, but after thinking a little, I changed my mind. Though, I will leave 170 thousand on the ount, at first I will withdraw only 30 thousand I would like to get in cash, because I perfectly understood that I need to look respectable and presentable for tonight. Fine, then I will prepare some documents for signing and we can arrange everything, she answered, got up from her desk and left the office. She was a short, attractive blonde. The dress code of the bank certainly suited her. A strict suit of dark gray color, with a skirt and a white shirt. On the jacket was embroidered logo with the name of the bank New Your feenance. Narrow neck, green eyes, big eyshes, and an appetizing figure. But damn it! Shell never beat Alexa, never! How many more times am I going to put her above the rest? The woman who ruined my lifepletely. How many more times will I think of her? The woman I hate so much, but I cant get rid of my desire to be with her. Because of her, I had to start from scratch. Living in a motel room for $20 a night, eating cheap food, wearing old clothes. Well, from now on, everything would change for the better for me. Im back already, Ms. Goldon informed me, holding several folders of papers. She opened one of the folders and pulled out one of the documents. Sign right there, she pointed with the index finger of her left hand, and then I noticed that she had a wedding ring on her ring finger. Thats when I realized she was married. Well, its for the best. I took a pen from the table and signed my name. Heres your copy, she handed me another document. Here, I signed and handed it back to her. Well, thats it. All the formalities are taken care of, Mr. De Liver. You can get the money from the employee. This is your copy,she handed it to me. Thank you, I was about to get up and leave, when she turned to me. Im d to see that everything is falling into ce in your story. Its too bad you lost three years of your life sitting in that damn jail. You know, how would you feel about continuing ourmunication, in a more intimate setting? she asked, stroking my arm. Ms. Goldon, Id love to, but unfortunately I cant. I have two reasons for this. The first is that I have a very serious event this evening.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. So we could go to it together, she interrupted me insolently, but I went on. C The second reason is that youre married. And thats the most important rule for me. Youre so proper, arent you, Arthur? I dont recall Miss Goldon and I ever switching to you? You know, sometimes marriage is forced, and thats exactly what happened in my situation. A marriage of convenience, as they say. Of course, when youre asked to be his wife by the banks general detective, it wasnt even a discussion. All the more reason my family needed it. We dont always have to do things the way we want to do them. Sometimes circumstances prevent us from enjoying life. Valentin is nice, but just too old. Hes in his sixties and Im in my thirties. Theres almost double the difference. His age doesnt justify your behavior. Arthur, Im sure you do, deep down in your heart, she said, while she took off her high-heeled shoes and started to run her fingers down my leg. Stop it at once. But shed already gotten to my cock. Im sure youve been craving sex for three years, Arthur, she continued to torture me. And she was right, I was. She rose abruptly from her chair, and came up and leaned over me, burying her hands in my hair. Think about what I told you, she whispered in my ear and stepped back. I was on fire, but I couldnt let my instincts get the better of me. Arthur, Ill be free tonight. My husbands out of town anyway. So youll have your chance, she continued, and then she handed me her card. I doubt Ill need it, she replied and tore it up. You should, you dont know what youre giving up. You know, I thought it would be easier with you, because ex-prisoners act like madmen. And here, I have to talk you down, its weird. Miss Goldon, may I be excused? I wanted to get out of here as fast as I could and not listen to her. Of course, she said, and I grabbed my copy of the contract and left her office. Immediately I went to the cashier, who handed me $30, 000 in cash, and got out of the bank. Alexa It had been almost an hour and a half, but I still hadnt picked out anything for tonight. All the dresses were either not in my size or not to my taste. I should not have gone to the famous fashion designer, hoping that this boutique will help me pick up something worthwhile. Miss Nevis, try on this dress, the consultant said to me, bringing another dress to the dressing room. I hope I like it C I warned her, I knew that when I go out of this elite store, Ill make them an advertisement that no normal woman would not buy their rags. And I liked this one. It was a little above the knees, with an open neckline and red. I love bright things, especially red. Its a color that appeals to me. I took the dress off the rack and was about to try it on, when suddenly the door opened. What else do you want to offer me? I asked, but when I turned around and realized who was standing in front of me, I was speechless. Who let you in here, Arthur? This ce isnt for people like you, I protested, but he grinned defiantly. I never thought Id meet you here. You didnt zipper up your dress, he remarked as he took a step toward me. Dont you ever get tired of picking out dresses that make you look like a rich slut? What? His words hit me hard, but I decided not to give in to him. What are you doing here anyway? Did you spend all your money on a decent suit? Fortunately, you were wrong. They gave me a little more money than you thought. Good for you, now get out of the dressing room, I demanded. Maybe I can help you with something? he asked, and then he came up close to me, pushing me against the wall. No need, I can do it myself, I told Arthur, and his scent of perfume was already beginning to intoxicate my mind. I only now noticed that he was wearing a tight white shirt with the top buttons unbuttoned, and tight blue pants that fit him perfectly. That dress is definitely not appropriate for your presentation. I need to find something more modest, he whispered in my ear as his hand rested on my leg and slowly began to slide up. Wait. How did he know about the presentation? There was a lot of publicity about it, though. Are you really worried about my appearance, Arthur? I asked him when his hand had already begun to pull up my dress and caress my thigh. Do you mind? his lips were a millimeter from mine. Yes, I minded, I whimpered, but his fingers were already up to the stic of my panties. And his lips were barely touching mine. I dont think so, he answered and ran his left hand through my hair. Do you really want to give another orgasm to a woman you hate with all your heart? -Arthur kissed me powerfully and greedily on the lips, sping my hair tightly in his fist. What is he doing to me? I dont understand his true attitude toward me sometimes. Alexa, you want me, dont you? You know, I had the perfect opportunity to fuck a beautiful woman today, but I couldnt do it, and all because, I want you, he said as he pulled away from my lips. I dont think she had too much to lose. Im sure she just wanted to try it with an ex-convict. What am I saying? Why not admit the obvious? No, Im just like an idiot trying to hurt his feelings. Its very stupid, very stupid. Even like this? he asked as he took his hands off me and walked away. I thought for a second that he was offended, but I was wrong, he was really pissed off. You dont want to? Okay. Im sure Ill be wee at your presentation. Oh, no, hes up to something. I dont think youre going to ruin my evening, I assured him as I pulled myself together. Well see about that, Arthur said before he left the dressing room. I turned to the mirror to zipper up the dress, and I realized that I was taking it, since it had made such an impression on Arthur, even more so on the other elite men. Had the salesgirls and consultants not noticed that Arthur had walked in on me? Or did he ask them not to interfere? Okay, that question would probably go unanswered, I thought as I looked at myself in the mirror again. My hair was perfectly styled before, but now it was in an ugly state. Thats okay, I still have time, Ill figure something out. 34 Chapter Arthur Its incredible that I met Alex. On the one hand Im d, but on the other hand Im not. I didnt want to see her. Not after turning Miss Goldon down when she tried to seduce me so spectacrly. And then I meet Alex, half undressed, in this stunning dress and all my will and patience goes to hell. She was beautiful, her long hair always drove me crazy. I wanted her, and she knew it perfectly well. But I had to stop, all because of her sharp tongue. My kisses and my hands, which were in the right ces, turned her on, I could hear it in Alexs confused breathing. I had to stop, because I had to get ready for tonight. As soon as I paid for my shopping and caught a cab, I headed straight to the motel. Today would be myst day here. Now all I have to do is shower, tidy myself up, and prepare the speech Im going topromise Alex with tonight at the presentation. I wish I had asked her who the prototypical hero of her new novel is. Im beginning to guess, though. I guess Ill have to read the new book after all, but Ill have to buy it to do so. Alex will hopefully autograph and kiss me on it, too, as she did on the book The Killer Also Loves just for me. How can I hate her and want her just as wildly? This question worries not only her, but me as well. Maybe if I can get her the way I want her, and then trample her the way she did. Maybe only then will I be satisfied. All right, enough thinking, lets take action. I took off my clothes and went into the shower stall. My cock was too horny and I needed a release. In the years I had spent in prison, I had often had to do this with only one woman in front of me. It wasnt hard to guess who she was. Alexa I was at Resibence Pce at 8:50 p. m., which meant that my presentation was just minutes away. And I hadnt even prepared my greeting yet. Racks of hundreds of copies of my new book were in the corners of the main hall. On the left was the stage, which already had my table and chair, and on the right were a huge number of chairs to my fans and guests. Of course there wasnt enough room for everyone. There will be a buffet in the second room that everyone can go to when its all over. Yes, Im not just doing a presentation, Im doing a g event to entice and make new acquaintances with the elite. Alexa Nevish, good to see you, Mr. Marty Dickens, the famous literary critic, addressed me as he stepped closer, holding several of my books in his hand. I was not happy to see him, for he is a real bastard. Several times he tried to dere my novels anti-social and immoral, because of the presence in them of scenes of violence, cruelty and sexually explicit scenes. But I always write a warning in the annotation and the rating of 18 and 20. Fortunately, his opinion was not listened to, no matter how hard he tried. Even in the press he tried to smear my name. And Im d to see you C of course that was a lie. You couldnt find a better venue for your evening, that you decided to give preference to the presentation of a talentless writer? I now began to remember all his reviews and criticisms of me and my novels. But this one, topped it all. Its just a nightmare! How can you read that? But most interestingly, the whole story of the imprisonment of a poor guy named Arthur and his unexpected release gives me pause for thought. What if this was originally Ms. Nevishs n? After all, the story made her novel an absolute, worldwide bestseller. Youre so kind to me, Alexa, as always. I just couldnt get past it. It would be interesting to know what prompted the writing of this novel. I hope youll reveal that truth to us, he answered, and I knew that starting tomorrow Id have to read a lot of nice things about myself again. Okay, I dont care what he thinks. The main thing is that Arthur did note, because if he decides to talk, then Mr. Dickens will definitely have a reason to spoil my life. I hope Arthurs smarter than that. Okay, time to get started and tell Dickens to go to hell. Of course, all your questions will be answered, but now I have to start, I answered him and went up to the stage. There were a lot of people, but I didnt see Arthur among them, though I searched for him with my eyes for a few minutes. Maybe he just decided to piss me off by telling me about his visit to the presentation today? Well, its even better, I thought, and started greeting my guests. Hello, Im very happy to see you all today. It is an honor for me. Without you, there wouldnt be any of this. The presentation of my new book, The Fallen One has already begun. Today Im ready to answer all your questions, and listen to your suggestions,ments, and criticisms. And then theres a buffet waiting for all of you, but thats forter. Also, you all get a free copy of the book with my autograph, after I was apuded, I sat down at my chair, waiting for the first questions. ArthurN?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Here I am, at Alexs presentation. I hope I didnt miss anything important, since I was a littlete. Well, my appearance has not gone unnoticed and has already managed to make an impression. Some women were looking at me as if they wanted to lick a lollipop introducing me. When my gaze drifted to the stage, I saw Alex, of course that bitch decided to buy the dress I liked too much after all. But its not for this ce, where men are looking at her, not wanting to buy books, but wanting only her. Tell me please, who is the main character in your new novel? Asked her a question by a woman in herte forties. Do these housewives read this too? C I thought to myself, waiting for Alexs answer. He is a guy named Lucas, who became violent because he fell in love with the wrong girl. How simr this guy is to me, I thought, and waited impatiently for the next questions. Who was he in love with? another question came in. He fell in love with his childhood friend, who unfortunately, did not reciprocate. Really? And then what happened? the question again. She used him to achieve her goal. Well, now it was my turn to ask her questions. And then what happened? I asked, and everyone turned sharply on me. She, Alex started stammering when she realized I was here and had just asked the question. Its him, the gray-haired man suddenly shouted. Miss Nevish, it was foolish to invite him tonight, he pronounced as he stepped closer to her. I didnt invite him, she replied. I came myself, I decided to intervene, and approached Alex as well. I wonder if you want to share your sess with Miss Nevish so much that youre willing to get mixed up in a new story? What is he talking about? I dont understand you, I really didnt understand his words. Are you sure about that? You look wonderful, by the way. Serving time in prison was worth it, wasnt it? Youre wondering about my time there? I asked straight out, Alex was silent, she didnt say a word. Im sure youll be there again soon, and youll bring Miss Nevish with you. What on earth do you think youre doing? I shouted, and was about to strike, when suddenly the guard intervened. Mr. Dickens I have to escort you out, youre behaving aggressively toward Miss Neves and her guests, he grabbed Dickens by the arm and started to lead him toward the exit as he turned around and yelled at the top of his voice. Ill prove it, Ill prove it!After that they threw him out and closed the doors behind him. Alex was upset, and I felt sorry for her. You didnt answer my question? Instead of hugging her and trying to reassure her, I tried to force her to answer. They became sworn enemies, she answered and looked at me. But there are erotic scenes in it, right? So they will have intimacy? someone asked another question. Yes, but only when he forgives her and stops hating her, she answered and looked into my eyes again. How will it end? I asked her again. Everything will be fine, but they will have to go through a lot to get there. After her answer, I walked toward the exit, but suddenly I was called out. Mr. rk. No, not Miss Goldon. But, unfortunately, it was her. She was wearing a bardy, tight-fitting dress with a cutout on her right leg and a closed neckline, and she had dark blue pumps on her feet. So thats the woman you rejected my proposal for? What are you talking about? There is no woman, I lied to her, but I lied to myself first. Can you prove me wrong? she wanted proof, but what proof? What do you want, Miss Goldon? I asked her as she pressed her body against mine. You look so sexy in that suit, Arthur. Let me take it off you tonight, she whispered against my lips. I dont think thats a good idea, and. I know its a great idea, she interrupted and kissed me passionately. 35 Chapter Alexa The questions wereing to an end, now all that was left was to hand out the books, which already had my autograph on them, and proceed to the buffet. Hopefully, at least there, I could rx with a few sses of wine. Mr. Dickens is so eager to wipe me off the face of the earth, but I expected that Arthur would also decide to help him in this and not to hold back the whole truth, but he apparently gave up his idea to ruin my life. Indeed, the hero of my novel is somewhat like Arthur, but not in everything. Unlike him, Lucas is more violent, and that is their main difference. And the heroine, Amanda, is much stronger than me, but when she falls in love she wont deny it, as I try to do all the time. Dear guests, unfortunately the presentation ising to an end. But I promised a surprise for all of you, a buffet in the second hall. So, I will be happy to invite you there with me. When I started to go down the stairs, I stumbled a little and almost fell, but I managed to catch a mans hand, thereby preventing my fall. Careful, Miss Neves, he said to me as I clutched my arms around his shoulders and wouldnt let go. Im sorry, I apologized, and decided to look at my savior. And the only thing I realized was. That this was the man I hadnt even seen in the movies. He was gorgeous. Dressed in a ck tuxedo, under which I could see the protruding cor of his white shirt, on which was snagged a bowtie. His dark eyes kept his eyes on me, and he seemed dangerous to me, but insanely hot. His handsome face had stubble on his chin, too, and it certainly suited him. Thats all right. Im d to be your savior, he replied, determined to take my mind off of his own. He set me on the floor and took a step back. C I have to go, he said, and I called out to him. Whats your name, mister? Because you know my name, but I dont know yours. I hope you will. But only when I want you to, he said, whichpletely discouraged me, and he just turned around and walked out. Okay, I do not y these games, I thought and went to the buffet hall. After the emotions Id been through, I should definitely get a drink. I took a ss from the table, but suddenly someone came up to me. Alexa, the presentation is top notch. Im Valerie Taylor, a journalist for World Channel. I was happy to be at your presentation today. Thank you for those words, Im so happy to hear them. You know, Mr. Dickens is out of line. Have you considered taking him seriously and putting him behind bars? That never even crossed my mind. Well, think about it, she said, and walked toward the food. Of course she didnt look very tall, chubby with dark brown hair, and dressed in a dress that I wouldnt call anything but a sack, but she said clever things. After drinking one ss, I reached for a second, but everyone had already drunk. I went to another table, but suddenly I saw a couple kissing in front of me. They did not get away from each other. Or should I say, she clung to him like a cat. But when he pushed her away from him, I realized it was Arthur. My stomach was clenching with jealousy and anger, but I wasnt about to show it to them. Arthur Arthur, introduce me to Alex, Eleanor asked me, but I wasnt burning with that desire. Seeing Alex again today was too problematic for me, so I decided to talk her out of the idea. Can we go to your ce already? No, I dont want to go home yet, theres the buffet, she was too stubborn. I couldnt talk her out of it anyway, so I decided to follow her into the next room. There were tables in the middle of the room, with snacks C tartlets, sandwiches and various cakes and sses of champagne and wine. Noticing Alex talking to somedy, we decided to wait a little while and not approach. Eleanor couldnt get away from me and kissed me again. Eleanor, stop it! What will they think of us? I tried to reason with her, so I had to push her away. Arthur, do you care so much about what other people think She asked as she took a step back. No, but, I didnt have time to finish my sentence before I saw Alexa in front of me. Hello, Alexa, Eleanor said, taking a firm hold of my hand. Alex had an ambiguous view of all this. Or was she just surprised by this behavior of a grown woman? Or was she angry and jealous? Of course, I like the second option better. Hello, Alex said hello to her. This is Eleanor, I decided to introduce the woman I knew I couldnt get rid of today. Nice to meet you, Alex said. And how do I like it! You know, I read your first novel two years ago and was absolutely delighted. Its a shame that Arthur got hurt, but Im d things are back to normal now and the real killer will get what he deserves. Im d, too, Alex replied with genuine disdain, looking at Eleanor. Arthur, I have to go to thedies room to powder my nose. But Ill be back, she warned me and ran toward the bathroom. I wanted to thank you for not making things worse with Mr. Dickens, Alex began to say as she came closer. It would have been silly to tell everything now. Im assuming thats the pretty girl who offered to fuck you tonight, but you turned her offer down? Did Alex really care that much? I turned her down this afternoon, but that doesnt mean Im ready to turn her down now, I whispered in her ear as I leaned in so no one else could hear. I hope youll make the right decision, she answered and was about to leave, but I didnt let her. I grabbed her hand and pulled her back to me. If you want, we can rey the whole thing. What do you mean? Why would she ask me that when she knows what I mean? We could run away together. I still want you so badly, Alex, I tried to make it clear to her, but my hands were already wanting to touch her. So I didnt hold back any longer. I put my right hand on her waist and pulled her tightly against me, and ran the pad of my left thumb across her half-open lips. She let out a muffled moan. Oh How much I want that mouth on my cock. She began to breathe intermittently, just as shed done today in the fitting room. Surrender to me, Alexa, I want it so damn bad. So badly Im going to explode. Drag you away and fuck you. No, Arthur. Ill never give in, she replied and recoiled.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Well, thats your decision. Too bad only one of us will be satisfied tonight, he answered her, and was about to leave to find Eleanor when she showed up herself. C Baby, lets go to your ce, I already want you so bad, he tried to make Alex regret his decision, so he kissed Eleanor passionately in front of her. I hoped to see an angry Alex, but when I turned my head, I realized that she was gone. Lets go, Eleanor said as she grabbed my hand and we headed toward the exit. 36 Chapter Alexa It had been a week since my presentation and myst meeting with Arthur. He had the perfect opportunity to get back at me by telling Mr. Dickens the truth, but he didnt. And I owed him a debt of gratitude. I spent most of the week transferring two apartments into his name. After all, they originally belonged to him and his mother. I wish I could tell him about it, because I have no idea where he is now. I hope he shows up at the clinic trying to visit Emma one more time, or decides to check on his nephew himself, so I can talk to him and sign the papers. I called Mr. Adams an hour ago and asked him to let Arthur see Emma, and he agreed. I hadnt stopped thinking that night about the mysterious man who showed up at the presentation and then just disappeared. What did his words mean? Why did he think I would ept the challenge and wait for him to reappear in my life? Its all very strange, but interesting. Im sure Arthur doesnt miss me, so why cant I forget about him, too, and think of someone else who is crazier and more intriguing? Miss Neves, may Ie in? There was a knock on my office door. C Of course, I answered my housekeeper. Then she opened the door and came in quietly, holding in her hands a small envelope which appeared to be addressed to me. I found it under the mat by the front door, with your name written on it. Really, there is a mailbox for that. Why do you have to be like that? she was indignant, and I was already guessing who had left me this message. Go, I told her, as she held out the red envelope in my hands. As soon as Le was out the door, I opened the envelope, took out a piece of paper folded in half and began to read. I told you that ourmunication would depend on me alone. I have hundreds of thousands of questions for you, but the main one I want to ask you when we meet in person. Im sure you dont mind. Because you have a lot of questions for me, too, and you want answers to them. I want to see you at 20 Park Avenue, Suite 10 at 9:00 p. m. P. S. Im sure youre thinking of me! August is a hot month, but Im sure it will be hotter with you. Sleep on the letter as soon as you read it. Who the hell is he! The tips of my toes are already starting to tingle demanding a discharge after reading it. Shit! Havent I had enough of Arthur, who Ive been dreaming about like a madwoman? Theres another one thats been bugging me. Thats it, Im going to see this mysterious stranger tonight, and Im going to find out. Im beginning to like his game! Arthur Its been a week since the night I spent with Evelyn, we havent seen each other again. Strangely, I thought this woman wouldnt get away from me so quickly, but when I woke up this morning, I didnt find her in my bed. And I was d. I tried to get my mind off Alex, but I couldnt. She wouldnt get out of my head for a minute. And I was beginning to dislike this obsession. I went to child welfare, trying to find out my rights to Rudy, but I was told that until Emma gets out of the hospital, Alex, as Michaels real wife, is the direct guardian of Rudy. I am Emmas own brother! Ive told you for the hundredth time, Mr. rk, you cant take him away from Alex. Ill pay you. I have money, Mr. Richards. Thats out of the question. Youve beening to see us almost three days in a row, and I tell you the same thing, he answered, sighing heavily, smoking another cigar. Though there is one way. You may think it over. What is it? You could marry Miss Neves. Only then, you could raise the child together. Are you out of your mind? I jumped up sharply from my chair. As you wish, he said as he finished his cigarette and put it out. Donte here anymore, he asked me quietly, as he had no strength to quarrel with me anymore. Okay, whatever you say, I sneered before I left his office. Now all that was left was an attempt to see Emma, and if they wouldnt let me this time, Id blow it all to hell! C I thought and headed for the psychiatric hospital, hailing a cab. Forty minutester I was there. Hello, I addressed the receptionist as I entered the building. Hello, Mr. rk, she remembered me, not surprisingly.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. I want to see my sister. I know Mr. Adams has agreed to see you, hes not in the hospital right now, but our other doctor will take you to her. Did I hear you right? Am I really gonna see Emma today? Hello, Mr. rk. My name is Shannon, and I can take you to your sister, a woman in her fifties, wearing a white coat, addressed me. Okay, I agreed, and we began to climb the stairs to the third floor. Room 340, she pointed out as she led me to the door and walked in the opposite direction. I pushed the door open and stepped in quietly. When I saw Emma curled up on the bed, I was speechless. She was so lifeless, I felt so sorry for her. Sis, darling, I rushed to hug her, but she rose sharply from the bed and pushed me away. Get away! Get away! she started screaming and hitting me with her hands as she pounced on Emma, its me. They let me go! I tried to talk to her, but it was pointless. I dont know you. I am your brother, Emma. Im Arthur. No, Arthurs just a little boy, and Im just a little girl. And youre the grown uncle my mother told me to stay away from! Emma, I tried to grab her hand, but she snatched it away and pped my cheek again. Im afraid of you, Uncle Arthur. Go away! she screamed like a lunatic, until two orderlies ran into the room and calmed her down by putting a death shirt on her. She tried to bite them, but they gagged her with blue, thick duct tape and sedated her. Were going to have to ask you to leave. Whats wrong with her? I asked when I saw Dr. Shannon enter the room. Total memory loss. She thinks shes eight years old. Shes stuck at that age, I dont even know how to exin it. Is it treatable? I asked, hoping to hear the truth. I dont know, when I heard her answer, I just walked silently out of the room, hoping to get away from this ce. I knew where I had to go next, and thats where I was headed! 37 Chapter Alexa I had a strange feeling all day long. I was looking forward to the evening. There were only three hours left. Rudy was sound asleep now, and Ate would be here soon to spend the night with him. And I should start packing. But the first thing to do is take a shower, I thought as I walked into the bathroom. After turning on the water, I took off my clothes and climbed into the shower, closing the ss doors behind me. Suddenly I heard footsteps, but I thought I was imagining things, as it was the sound of pouring water. But the ss door opened abruptly, and Arthur was standing in front of me. What are you doing here? But there was no answer; he moved abruptly into the cabin in his belongings. Ive always wanted to take a shower with you, I wanted to protest and push him away, but he got ahead of me. No, dont you dare. Dont touch me, I pleaded pitifully. I know you want it, so why do you resist? Arthur, no. Stop it. Stop ying, Im tired of it. Rudys asleep, I tried to think of anything to keep this from happening. Isnt it beautiful? Rudys asleep, and my uncle and aunt are going to have a little naughty time. I dont want to, no! Get off me! but hes got his hands on my hips. Arthur, Im tired of you, and it was true. I just started to think about something else, and then again . Me, too, so its time to get it over with, he whispered, and he gripped my hair painfully with his other hand, making me tilt my head back and look into his eyes. Look at me, he ordered as I twisted it from side to side. I dont want to. C Ill make you do it, Alex, tightened his grip on my hair. Stop it, please. Stop it, stop torturing me! You pretend to be the victim, but I am the victim, he gritted his teeth. I like your naked body, its perfect. Ive never had a chance to admire you to the fullest. Arthur, you, he said, but he didnt give me a chance to speak,ing at me like a willing prey that he wanted to tear apart. He tormented my lips and squeezed my body. He was mad. Alex, are you trembling all over? I can feel you, too bad Im wearing clothes. But it can be fixed, right? Wait a minute, he said and took a step back. There was practically no space in the shower stall, and it was getting very hot and stuffy. Arthur began to pull off his T-shirt and take off his pants, which had long been soaked. Then he pushed me sharply against the wall of the shower stall, lifting my right leg. Lets go on, he hissed smugly against my lips as his hand moved lower and his fingers Ah. Are you so wet? I wonder if its just from the water? But I didnt have time to answer, only to moan, when he roughly plunged two fingers into me at once and kissed me hard. Droplets of water ran down our bodies, it was unbearable. I gasped at his kisses and his movements inside me. His other hand lifted my wrists above my head. Ah, as he began to fuck me with them. Do you like it? Oh, how you like it, he confirmed his words when I moaned again. But he didnt let me answer as he continued to move his fingers inside me and absorb all my moans with his lips. He pulled away from my lips and grabbed my chin with two fingers. Baby, you love it. I think its time to rece my fingers with a more important part for you. My cock. I couldnt believe what he was saying. He was getting so slutty, I couldnt even think hed be obsessed to that degree. Arthur, was the only thing I answered him. My fingers were still deep inside me. And damn! I was already on the edge! I wanted it as much as he did! Yeah? C I want you. You do? Yes. I want to touch you, too, free my hands. Im afraid to trust your naughty hands, Alex. Please, I want to please you. Silently released and I finally touched him. His cock was horny to the extreme, and so when I ran my palm from top to bottom he moaned guttural. But the next second I squeezed him. Stop it! Why? You think youve got me under your control, but you havent. Without this, I pointed to the horny cock in my hand, youre not a man! Arthur I made it to Alexs house faster than anticipated. When I walked into the yard and walked up to the front door I realized that it was unlocked. Was she expecting guests or was she that fearless? C I thought and went inside. The house was empty, I couldnt hear Rudy crying, or Alex talking, practically nothing. But it was only the first floor. Without thinking long, I took the stairs to the second floor and went into Alexs office. She wasnt there either. Well, I should see what she does in her spare time, I thought, and sat down at the desk. As I looked at the papers on the desk, I noticed a little note that someone wanted to meet Alex. Shes ying games like that now, I thought, and I didnt read the note to the end, because when I got to the part about her wanting to meet someone else, I just went crazy. No way! Ill get the bitch first! C I thought and started looking for Alex, wanting to get rid of her before she started shouting my name in every corner of her mansion. I found her in the bathroom taking a shower. I watched the sight for about a minute through the sweaty ss door from the hot water, but I couldnt hold myself back any longer. Shes mine! Only mine, and with that thought I burst in on her. She was taken aback by my appearance, but this was only the beginning. I pounced on her, and I didnt want to think of anything else at that moment but to bury my cock deep inside her. She resisted, pushing me away even as I plunged two fingers into her, but eventually she gave in. She became as defiant as shed always been. ! Am I not a man? I was outraged by her words. Not without a dick. Just that important detail, makes you irresistible in a womans eyes. After all, no vibrator, can not deliver so much pleasure. And of course, lets not forget about your fertile importance. Alex, you got me! Abruptly turned her back to me. After a couple of seconds, without unnecessary deliberation, sharply entered her. Ah, she moaned as I slid her onto my cock. Moan louder, Alex. Ill make it so you cant even speak clearly, I whispered in her ear as my hands wrapped around her breasts and my hips mmed against her body. Arthur, yes. More. What were you saying? Not a man, huh? Asked her, stopping. Making her want me even more. Teasing her. Arthur, please. What are you asking, Alex? Dont stop. C Do you? C He continued to move inside her again. Yes, exactly. You know, I like it this way, he slowed down again. Arthur, she was beginning to whimper. Alex, tell me something Ive wanted to hear from you for a long time. Arthur. I know thats my name. But thats not the word I wanted to hear from you, I told her, intensifying my movements. Youre the man! Youre the man who drives me to my limits! Youre the man who makes me think about him all the time, she said faintly as I made another sharp thrust inside her. Ah, Arthur, yes! I didnt slow down anymore, I just took her hard and rough, but thats what she always liked. Im in her now, literally. Shes in me, I mean, in my heart and soul. I hope I get words of love from Alex next time. Arthur, she moaned as I pushed into her onest time, making her cum. Oh, yes, yes, I moaned before I came out of her. Then I pulled away, trying to catch my breath. I hadnt experienced that yet. I hope youre not going to blow me away now, like you always do? Alex asked when she turned to face me. She was breathing heavily at this point. No, she said, and then she took my face in her hands and kissed me softly. How could an angel and a demon fit inside her? Fine, I answered her, and walked out of the stall. Will you hand me a towel now? Sure, answered, and handed her the towel that was hanging on the hook. Thank you, replied, wiping her hair and her gorgeous body. I didnt take my eyes off her. I started tying the second one myself. Would you stop staring at me Are you embarrassed, Alex? I decided to ask, but I knew it wasnt true. No, Im not a shy person. Great, I stopped looking at her and walked out of the bathroom, picking up my drenched clothes. Alex came out after me literally a minuteter. Im d you showed up, actually. I have something serious to talk to you about. Come, she turned to me, and pointed to the door of her office. She went into her office, walked over to the closet by the wall, opened it, and took out a folder. Here, she held it out to me. Whats in it? I decided to ask, dropping the wet things on the floor. Its my thank you for not messing up the presentation. I was in anticipation, so I immediately started to open it. The deed to the apartment? Wait, thats my moms, I flipped over another file and saw another apartment that had belonged to me in the past.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Theyre yours again, she said calmly. Ill honestly never understand Alexs motives. Is this your way of making it up to her? I asked, tossing the folder on the table and moving toward her. She was pinned between the cab and me. This is my thanks, Arthur. Id be d if youd ept it, she said before my hand could stroke her cheek. I was at Emmas; she looks terrible. But you know what I realized? You didnt just want to get rid of her, you were helping her the whole time I was behind bars. Arthur, you have to go, she pushed me away. Alex, you love me! Why dont you just stop fighting yourself and let love into your heart? I pulled her against me, my lips were a millimeter away from hers. And I longed to kiss her again, to taste her lips again. I cant, I cant, she pushed harder against my chest, making me sway and pull back. She tricked me again! C Ill take it, I grabbed the folder. Im d, she replied, sitting down at the table. Promise youll let me see Rudy? he asked her, throwing off his towel and putting on his wet clothes. Of course, anytime, she answered when I was dressed. So the war is over? Yes, she answered quietly. And what will happen to us? it was an unnecessary question, but I could not help asking it. Nothing is going to happen. Arthur, its not my fault you cant let me go. Bastard! What a piece of crap! All right. Ill let you go, Alexa. You know, the feeling of hate is the strongest, even stronger than love. But luckily, Ive ovee it for you. Hopefully, the feeling of love will pass soon, too, I answered her, before I left the office and got out of her house. 38 Chapter Alexa After saying goodbye to Arthur, I got into myte-model red Porsche and went to the address on the note. The neighborhood wasnt exactly upscale, but that didnt bother me. I wanted to know who this stranger was. Even after what had happened to Arthur, I still wanted to see another man. To understand the nature of his game and to stop it. Exactly stop it. I hadnt told Arthur the whole truth. And the truth was that I was really falling in love with him. Im afraid he just wont believe me. After all, I am incapable of light feelings, I am only capable of hatred, destroying other peoples fates, ruling other peoples lives, manipting people, but not love for my former best friend. I knock on the door, but it begins to open and creak in a draught. I panic when I go inside and realize that the house is very dark and damp. This house is meant for anything but living. I need to get out of here as soon as possible, but my curiosity gets the better of me. I walk further down the hallway and see a descent into the basement. Is it really quite normal to y such games and create such an atmosphere? C I thought and went down the stairs. You came, I heard the voice of my mysterious strangere closer to me. I knew you woulde. Your previous profession simply couldnt leave you indifferent. Who are you? I asked the question that had been bothering me all along. Do you want to know my name so badly? asked painfully grabbing my hand and bringing my face close to mine. Who the hell are you? I tried to pull away, but I couldnt, because I felt another mans footsteps behind me. Was it really Arthur who was ying games with me?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. The man behind me pressed hard against me and whispered in my ear: Im sure youre d to see us again, then his hand gripped tightly in my hair, tilting my head back. He looked at me with a winning look. Sexy bitch, he tossed my head back. Who are you? Let go of me! I demanded, but instead of an answer, they bothughed in one voice. As stubborn as you were then, said my man, an enigma. Okay, lets get acquainted, replied the man hugging me from behind. You are Alexa Neves, a famous journalist in the past, and a popr writer in the present. And we are the ghosts of your past. We were your discoverers. Enjoyed you to the fullest. No! Thats not possible! You are C But before I could finish, they interrupted me. Were not dead. Were alive, you see. And were d as hell to see you, arent we, Trevor?Tod mumbled into my mouth as he grabbed my hair with one hand and lowered the other to my waist. That cant be true! No! I couldnt believe that any of this could be true!!! It could be, Trevor dashed all my hopes with his answer. We can even tell you the whole truth. That old man thought he could punish us. Drag us through the courts just because we fucked his 17-year-old daughter. But he didnt get away with it. What did you do? Oh, my God! Theyre even bigger bastards than I ever imagined. Oh, dont. Or do you want to be reminded how it is? Is your Arthur giving you a good fuck? Todd suddenly asked. Thats none of your business, she replied gruffly and made another attempt to break free, but it was unsessful. Were amazed that youve be so famous, so seductive, so rich. And we also had a chance to read your novel, Tod even has the book with him, Trevor said, and at the same moment Tod took a step back and pulled out a book from the inside pocket of his jacket and showed it to me. And what do you want? That I should leave an autograph as a keepsake? No, Alex. We want you to leave a print of your lips on our dicks. What? Youre crazy! Never gonna happen, I started screaming even harder. Oh, baby, dont say that, Trevor said as he put the knife to my throat. You know wed never see you again if you hadnt be so famous. Wed even forgotten all about you. Well, thats how it turned out. You know why Arthurs mother didnt stand up for you? Wouldnt let you go to the police? No, I admitted honestly, when the knife from my neck had already begun to descend into my cleavage and cut through the thin fabric. We would then show the whole camp the video of us having fun with her. She didnt even know we were filming her. Alex, you are so nosy. And it yed tricks on you. You wanted to y our game, and youre in. Too bad Arthur cant save you. Didnt you burn the note like it said you would? No, I didnt. Damn it! Arthur will probably read it, or he already has. Let go of me! No, Tod grabbed his hair and growled. Old Man Anderson was really the victim. The whole thing had been set up. So Edwards slipped sleeping pills into the old mans ss of juice and did all the work for him. Thats how we became dead men. What was all that for? I was just now beginning to realize what kind of crazy freaks I was dealing with. We owed a huge sum to the bank, and we were sure that if Andersons daughter or the other girls opened their mouths, we would be locked up for a long time, and the right to do business would be taken away forever. So it was necessary to transfer all the remaining money into a fake ount. But you dont look like yourself, I was only now recovering from the shock and paying attention. Of course, wepletely changed our appearance. By the way, Im Steven now, and hes Pete, Todd admitted. You have no idea how luxurious our lives have be. Your family mourned you. Did you think about them? Of course, we got rid of our aunt. Her body still hasnt been found. Sick bastards! YOU! But not when theyre touching you, Tod mouthed, sneaking under the hem of his dress and sliding the edge of his panties to the side. No, no! I wanted to pull away, but Todd grabbed my hair with one hand and dipped a finger inside me. No, he just drove it into me- roughly and sharply. Trevor, meanwhile, had already cut the knife from my chest to my belly button. You like it rough, dont you? Should I tie you up or gag you? Trevor interrogated me as he took the knife away and pulled the fabric sharply, ripping it all the way open. No, dont! Please dont! I knew how pathetic I looked now, with tears welling up in my eyes. Come on, Alex, you love it, it turns you on, he said, pulling my hair hard and slipping his cheeky tongue into my mouth. Sweet lips. But let them kiss this, he said as he unzipped the fly of his pants. No, no, no! I wanted to break free, but Trevor pushed against my shoulders from behind, making me fall to my knees in front of Todd. 39 Chapter AlexaPublished by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Im sure youve been dreaming of killing us and getting revenge for everything, havent you? Tod asked me as he lifted my head after two hours of mocking me and my body. They tied me naked with rope from neck to toe and threw me down on the cold, cement floor. I couldnt even move, my body was numb from the vise and the blows. My skin was covered with bruises, my insides were humming. I didnt have the strength to answer him. Silence is a sign of agreement, Trevor answered for me, blowing cigarette smoke in my face. I hate you so much! C was the only thing I could say, because my voice was hoarse from the loud, and in some ways not even human, moans and screams. C At least we got to enjoy you and your pussy to the fullest. You know, you were moaning so passionately while we were fucking you in all your slits, you even seemed to enjoy it for a moment, Tod spoke up as he leaned over me. You got yours, let me go, please, I begged. I begged, I pleaded, because I knew what monsters I was in the clutches of. I realized every minute while they were abusing me While they were raping not only my body, but my soul as well. No, its not enough, Alex, Trevor answered. I have a lot of money! I can pay you well. We dont doubt that, but the other payment will suit us much better, Tod replied as he ran his palms over my bare thigh. Youll have something to write about in your next book from personal experience, Trevor said as he grabbed my hair and pulled my head toward him, forcing me to look into his lustful eyes. Their stunning looks do nothing to match their rotten image inside. What a fool I am! Babe, how about another round?Todd asked, starting to unzip the fly on his pants. It was my stranger who saved me from falling, but made me fall so low Id rather have fallen off the stage then. Even if they let me live, I would be dead. I will not be the same old Alexa C fatal, immoral, I will be broken and depressed. Perhaps this is my redemption? I want her again, he turned to Trevor, putting the knife to my lips, making a small cut from which a drop of blood flowed. Then the knife went down my neck, barely touching my carotid artery. I was silent and breathing very hard. Shes afraid of us, our cocky bitch, he turned to Trevor. Isnt that what you wanted, brother? Thats exactly what I wanted. So what should we do with her? I think, Trevor began to say, pping my ass painfully with his palm. But I didnt scream out in pain. Well have to get rid of her. Even though shes not a journalist, theres no guarantee she wont turn us in after what happened. Youre right, Todd replied as he leaned the knife against my stomach. But Ill fuck her one more time first, he dropped the knife and flipped me sharply onto my stomach. Arthur Its been almost 24 hours and Alex still hasnte online. Shit! What had happened? I couldnt find myself thinking of the most horrible possibilities. Im sure she had a lot of envious people. I couldnt take it anymore. I called her again. The caller is not avable. Im at her house, trying tofort little Rudy, who cries constantly and keeps asking about Alex. Wheres Mommy, Uncle Arthur? When is sheing? Rudy, shes busy, but shell definitely be back as soon as shes done with her business. Did I believe what I was told? Its nine oclock, its time for Rudy to go to bed, Nanny turned to me. I didnt want to let him go, because I knew he wouldnt be able to sleep anyway until Alex kissed him before he went to bed. He loves her so much, his non-biological, but who has be his birth mother. Okay, I agreed, and gave the baby to Ate. Good night, baby, I wished him as they went up to his room. I sat in the living room, trying to call Alex over and over again. Shit! Shit! I jumped up from the couch and ran up the stairs to the second floor. Why hadnt I thought to read the rest of her note? Maybe that had something to do with her disappearance. C I thought, and began to turn over everything on Alexs desk, when I ran into the office. Here it is! Good thing she didnt destroy it, I thought, and started reading it again. I told you that ourmunication would depend on me alone. I have hundreds of thousands of questions for you, but the main one I want to ask you when we meet in person. Im sure you dont mind. Because you have a lot of questions for me, too, and you want answers to them. I want to see you at 20 Park Avenue, Suite 10 at 9:00 p. m. P. S. Im sure youre thinking of me! August is a hot month, but Im sure it will be hotter with you. Sleep on the letter as soon as you read it. Whos the creep who kidnapped Alex? Clearly, for a reason, he asked me to burn the note so it wouldnt be found. No, I have to go after her right away, I thought as I walked out of the office and downstairs. Its a good thing Alexs driver is always there. Can you take me to this address, Ronon? C asked the man as he approached him. Yes, mister, get in. I got in the car, got in the front seat, and we drove off. I hoped to get there before the freak did something to her. 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