Luis
I watched the car that carried my Witch drive away. When I saw her tonight, all I wanted to do was rip that dress off her body and ravish her. I didn't want anyone to see her in it. I felt anger when I learned she was going to her ex-husband. I insisted she wear a coat over her dress because it was too sexy! It pained me that she was going to him, but I played it cool.
" Would you like a cup of coffee, sir?" The lovely middle-aged woman asked. She must be Gina. I smiled at her and shook my head.
" No, thank you. I should go now," I said. My lycan, Loki, whimpered. He wanted us to stay and wait for her.
I started to walk to my car but stopped. I looked back at Gina and said,
" A cup of coffee wouldn't hurt, "
We went into the house. Gina guided me to one of the smaller salons. Five minutes later, a servant brought us our coffee. I took a sip.
" So, did you raise Zeyneb?" I asked Gina. She smiled warmly and nodded.
" Yes, but CC was there too," she answered. I could tell she cared about Zeyneb a lot. " Zeyneb is a special girl,"
" That she is,"
" Do you like her, Mr. Vanders?" she eyed me intently.
" I like her and would like to get to know her better," I confessed. It felt good to speak out loud.
Gina told me about Zeyneb as a child. She grew up a confident girl.
She even brought out an old family album to show me pictures. Zeyneb had always been the prettiest girl.
I was missing her now that I was going through her photos. I wanted to see her. To kiss her.
It had been an hour since she left. Why wasn't she back yet? I wish I knew where they went. I could check all the cameras in the area to make sure she was safe.
I decided to send her a text, but I didn't know what to say to her.
[ Have you arrived safely?] I pressed send. The truth is that I wanted to ask to come back home now. However, I couldn't do that. My phone beeped, and I opened her message,
[ Yes. What are you doing]
[ Gina offered me coffee, so I'm still at your place] I told her. I wanted her to think of me, to know that I was here waiting for her, and to not entertain her ex-husband.
Over a minute had gone by, and I was getting anxious as to why she wasn't replying to me,
My phone beeped again, and I smiled as I read her text.
[ You miss me, don't you] she said. Zeyneb Carter was very confident, but I loved it.
What the fuck. Or maybe I was just worried that she was with her ex.
He could hurt her or persuade her to get back with her.
[ I won't deny it. I do miss you] I confessed. I could feel Gina's glances at me. She was smiling secretly. All of this was new to me. I couldn't believe texting someone would be so satisfying and delightful. It was witchcraft. She was a fucking enchantress. I was drawn to her. Zeyneb Carter made my heart beat wildly.
[ Butterflies are swirling in my stomach. I would love to continue this. I need to finish this meeting]
[ Be safe, and don't let him get close to you, Witch]
' My witch,' Loki, said silently.
I was jolted when my phone rang. I thought it was Zeyneb calling, but I frowned when I saw it was Vanessa. I pushed the answer button,
" Hello,"
She was sniffing, " I need you now,"
"Where are you? Are you safe?" I asked, alarmed.
" I left home because Alfred beat me. He almost killed me. I am at the hotel," she cried.
I ended the call and stood up.
" I can't wait for her. There is an emergency," I told Gina. She frowned but smiled at me.
" Alright. Have a good night," she said.
I drove straight to the hotel. I was worried about Vanessa. I used her to get information about her husband. If Alfred Pacito found out, no doubt he would kill her. She was my responsibility.
Zeyneb
I was smiling from ear to ear. My belly was full of butterflies, and I felt giddy. Maybin had been glaring at me the whole time, but the smile on my face couldn't be helped. I blushed so hard when Luis confessed to missing me. Maybin slammed his fist on the table to get my attention.
" Can we now talk? You've been texting and smiling. It's rude," he gritted his teeth. He was angry and jealous. I raised my eyes and glared at Maybin.
[ Butterflies are swirling in my stomach as much as I would love to continue this. I need to finish this meeting] I responded to Luis' text that said he missed me.
[ Be safe, and don't let him get close to you, Witch]
Smiling, I put the phone away and gave my ex-husband my attention. However, my mind was not there. It was with Luis. I just wanted to go home to him.
" I'm all yours," I said to Maybin.
"It doesn't seem that way," he snickered.
" Just say your peace and sign the documents," I groaned. Maybin pulled a face but smiled,
" Well, you look beautiful. You always do," he said.
" Of course,"
" Always secure. That's one of the many things I love about you," he said warmly.
" Did you get me out of the comfort of my home because of this? To tell me what you love about me? " I sneered.
" Well, I wanted to discuss our future," he said, seriously. I raised my index finger to stop him right there. There was a future, but not OUR.
" Please don't put future and US in the same sentence. You are nowhere near my future and vice versa," I made it clear.
" I fucking messed up, Zey. I regret it, and I was hoping you'd give me a second chance."
The bastard didn't want to sign the divorce papers! He deceived me into coming here.
" You said you'd sign the divorce papers if I came out with you tonight. You tricked me," I growled.
" Oh, that. I won't do that. I love you and can't lose you over something frivolous," he said, and I gaped at him,
" Frivolous?!" I flared. " You fucked my friend and plotted against my brother. Those are not inconsequential matters!"
" And I'm sorry. I was foolish to hurt you like that. You didn't deserve it after everything you did for me. Please give me a second chance," he begged. He seemed earnest.
Nevertheless, I wasn't going to give him a second chance. I wanted better for myself.
" I'm not giving you a second chance, Maybin. You had your chance. With me, there are no second chances!" I said firmly. I was never one to fall back into a man's arms after they betrayed and hurt me.
" I'm not granting you a divorce. Have you stopped to think about Apollo during this time?"