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Lucas' Revenge
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Lucas' Revenge By: sweetdreamer33

(A Sequel of My Possessive Billionaire)

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Lucas' Revenge
Copyright © 2013 by Angelie Sanchez
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Lucas' Revenge
(A Sequel of My Possessive Billionaire)
By: sweetdreamer33
Dial R for Revenge.....

Lucas Monteiro, a mouthwatering specimen of manhood, gorgeous and sexy as sin. He

was extremely rich, ruthless and irresistible. He drove fast cars, did extreme
sports and flew his own plane. Women loved and adored him. But deep inside his
heart was a wound that refused to heal. His heart was shattered by a woman. A woman
he aimed to have his hands on, to destroy her slowly until she pleaded and crawled
for his mercy. He wanted Revenge.

This book also includes the love story Natalia Monteiro and Rafael Valiente.

Cast:

Sean O'Pry as Lucas Monteiro

Candice Swanepoel as Samantha Miller

Kristen Stewart as Nicole Valiente

Zac Efron as Ken Reynolds

Chase Crawford as Rafael Valiente

Anna Kendrick as Natalie Monteiro

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Prologue
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Prologue

Everyone in America knew Samantha Miller. She was the only child of US Senator Brad
Miller and former Miss America Hillary Williams. They were the perfect example of
'The Rich, Famous and Powerful family of America.'

Samantha Miller excelled in everything she did. She was valedictorian at the
Lawrenceville High School and Cum Laude in Economics degree at Harvard University.
Very impressive!

What else? She gave pride to America by reigning Miss USA and eventually the Miss
Universe title at the age of twenty two. Her beautiful smiling face was plastered
on billboards, posters, magazines, buses, buildings, TV screens in One Times Square
and other commercial areas in America. She was an epitome of every American Girl.
She had the beauty, brain, elegance and class. All girls envied her and men adored
her.

Samantha was thirteen years old when her older brother died due to a car accident.
Their family started to fall apart because of such grief. Her father was in denial.
He devoted himself to his political career, travelling to different states and just
occasionally stayed at home. Her mother took almost a year to overcome her
depression. She was drinking alcohol and became abusive in taking sleeping pills.

Despite all of these, Samantha remained strong. She helped her parents overcome the
grief of losing her brother. She maintained open communication with her parents and
encouraged expression of feelings for their loss. She accompanied her mother
wherever she wanted to go and spent quality time with her until she eventually
recovered. After a year, their family slowly started to normalize and learned to
accept their loss.

She surely knew how to make her parents happy also. She made sure to obey her
parents' wishes. Her father wanted her to take up Economics Degree in preparation
for her future political interest. She did and excelled onto it with flying colors
in Harvard University. Her mother aspired for her daughter to be a beauty queen
also like her. So, Samantha attended a training school for Beauty Pageants and
joined the said contest. She did it also excellently and even nailed the Miss
Universe crown. She wanted to please her parents so much in order to have a happy
family again.

But every daughter has her own flaws. She made an unforgivable accusation to
someone four years ago. She ruined a person's life and lived to regret it ever
happened. Every single night, her conscience wouldn't let her sleep. She wanted to
turn back the clock, and wished she'd never ever laid eyes on Lucas Monteiro.

It happened when Samantha was eighteen and started her Economics degree at Harvard
University. She was a freshman and still feeling strange to her new surroundings.

She was lost during her first day of classes at Harvard. She was sure she went the
right way but couldn't locate her classroom. She was scratching her head. She
didn't want to be late for her first class.

"Are you lost?" A guy approached her.

"Oh... yes. I'm looking for my room." Samantha answered the Nerd guy who was
wearing a thick wool gray sweater, baggy cotton brown pants, thick rimmed black
eyeglasses and canvas shoes. His dark brown hair was even flattened to his head
with a greasy gel. He reminded her of Clark Kent, so tall perhaps a six footer or
more.

"I'm looking for Room 201. But it seems like this is not the one." Samantha pointed
the room across her.

"Let me see your class card miss."

Samantha showed her class card to the Nerd guy.

"You are in the wrong building. The Department of Economics is on the other side."
The nerdy guy smiled. "If you like, I can show you your room. I'm heading that way
also."

"Okay sure, if it's fine with you."

They were walking down the stairs when he said. "By the way, I'm Lucas Monteiro."
He extended his hand for a handshake.

"Hi Lucas. Nice meeting you. I'm Samantha Miller."

"I know."

"You know me?"

"Of course. You are Senator Brad Miller's daughter."

Samantha was surprised because she seldom had exposure to the press. "Are you also
new here?"

He answered politely. "No. I'm in my senior year."

"Wow! So you are about to graduate soon."

"Yes, hopefully this school year." He said humbly.

Samantha and Lucas instantly became friends. He was her first friend at Harvard.
Every now and then they bumped at each other in the corridors, in the canteen and
hallways. Lucas was very friendly and approachable. He was the one who often said
hi to her first when they met.

Samantha learned from her Chinese roommate Kimberly Chan that Lucas was very
popular at Harvard. He was a Student Council President, Chief Editor of the Harvard
Newsletter, Champion in Interschool Debate, All Time Chess Champion, Excellence in
Math Award, Best Student Awardee and a consistent Top-Notch student. He was even a
candidate for Summa Cum laude in Business Administration degree. Samantha was
really impressed by his achievements.

"Did you know that Lucas' family owned the Montero International Holdings
Corporation?" Kimberly informed Samantha. "They are so rich! They own most of the
biggest establishments in New York!"

"Really?" Samantha was even impressed more by his humility.

"Yes. And look at him. He looked like a very simple guy."

"Yes, I agree. I like his attitude, so down to earth." Samantha continued.

"He may be a nerd but he has sex appeal. I heard that he is very choosy in dating
girls. He never even had a girlfriend here in Harvard."

"Really?"

"Yes, that's what my senior friends said. But you see, if you give him a makeover,
change his baggy clothes to jeans and shirts, then remove his thick eyeglasses and
fix his hair, he could be a hottie!"

Samantha smirked. "Yup, you are right. But I don't think he will be happy with a
makeover. With all the achievements he had, he was so busy he wouldn't have time to
fix himself."

Both girls laughed.

One morning, Samantha was waiting for her next class. She was sipping hot
cappuccino at the school lobby when Lucas approached her.
"Hey Sam."

"Hi Lucas."

"We are in need of a newsletter editor. I'm inviting you to join our team."

"That's nice. But I'm not so good in writing articles or columns, and I don't have
the experience."

"Don't worry about that. I'll teach you."

"I'm not sure."

"It's very easy, really. Come on, say yes, I'll make sure you will enjoy it."
Lucas smiled and removed his eyeglasses to clean the lenses with the edge of his
sweater.

Samantha was stunned at how handsome Lucas was. Without his thick rimmed eyeglasses
and his dark brown hair rumpled by the wind. 'Oh my gosh! I'm in trouble.' She
thought.

"Okay, but promise you will teach me." She said, still mesmerized at the beautiful
man in front of her.

"I Promise." He smiled sweetly and she thought she would die.

Since that day, Samantha and Lucas have been always together during their free
time. She hung out with him and the rest of the newsletter editorial team. Lucas
made sure to edit her columns personally and gave her suggestions to make her story
more interesting to read. Every Wednesday afternoon, they have a meeting at the
Newsletter Editorial Office. Lucas would bring food for the whole team. He also
never missed bringing a box of Samantha's favorite Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

One day, she was having lunch with one of the editors, Caroline.

"Lucas is smitten with your charms."

"What?"

"I said, Lucas likes you a lot."

Samantha blushed. "What made you say that?"

"Firstly, he never ever brought food in any editorial meeting before. And secondly,
he was bringing you your favorite Krispy Kreme doughnuts."

"He was just being nice Caroline."

"Nope. Believe me Sam. I think he is in love with you. He couldn't take his eyes
off you."

"We are just friends."

"Hey girl, grow up! Every relationship starts with friendship." Caroline explained.
What Caroline said was true. Lucas courted her. He always brought her flowers,
food, chocolates and her favorite Krispy Kreme doughnuts at her dormitory. They
were always together when they didn't have any classes. They spent time at the
library studying or in the school lobby drinking coffee, strolling in the park,
eating at the cafeteria and other things.

Samantha was very lucky that Lucas was there to help her with her studies. He
helped her in her assignments, researches and reports. He taught her in her
Statistics subject, and the analysis of Supply and Demand in Economics and
anything.

The school year was almost over. Lucas was excited to graduate college. But he was
also agitated. He would miss being with Samantha. She would still be here at
Harvard and he would be running their family business in New York. Although he
would visit her here in Harvard occasionally, it wouldn't be enough. He wanted to
see her and be with her every day. He would miss her so badly.

One evening, they were strolling in the park when Lucas stopped and touch
Samantha's face with both hands.

"School will be over soon Samantha. I will surely miss you."

"I will miss you too Lucas."

Lucas eyes darkened and slowly kissed her lips. "I love you so much Samantha. I
can't bear being away from you." Then he deepened his kiss. Their tongue entwined,
kissing each other with too much greed and passion. Both hearts were racing wildly
and both bodies were heated with fire.

"Tell me you love me too Samantha. Make me the happiest man tonight."

"Oh Lucas, I love you too." Samantha removed his eyeglasses and rumpled his hair.
"You are such a beautiful man Lucas. I'm amazed you didn't know that." Then she
traced her thumb on his lower lip. Lucas kissed her thumb then her palm hungrily
and transferred his lips to her mouth. Lucas kissed her like it was their last kiss
together.

Samantha never experienced this electrifying sensation ever before. She was on
fire. Oh goodness!

Then Lucas stopped kissing her and hugged her so tightly.

"We have to stop Sam, we are in the park." He laughed.

"Oh, I forgot." Sam said and hugged him back.

"Come on, I'll take you back to your dormitory. You will have an early class
tomorrow."

"Yes sir." Then they laughed and walked hugging each other.

During the last day of their class, Samantha's roommate as well as classmate
Kimberly invited her to go to the bar. Most of their Economics classmates would be
there. Samantha was so excited to go to the bar. She'd never been there before.

When Lucas learned about their plan, he disagreed with it.

"I don't want you to go to the bar. The students who usually go there were so wild,
drunk and some were on drugs. It won't do you any good."

"But Lucas, my classmates will be there."

"So, it doesn't mean that you have to go too."

"You are being very protective. I'm not a baby anymore."

"Sam, I love you and I care for you a lot. Trust me. The bar is not a good place
for a nice lady like you."

Sam just shrugged.

"Please promise me Sam that you won't go there tonight."

"I can't. Kimberly will be there and we won't be seeing the whole summer. She will
be vacationing in China."

Lucas shoulders slumped. "Just promise me Sam. If you love me, please don't go
there."

"That's unfair."

"Please baby."

"Okay. I promise."

But promises were made to be broken. Samantha went with Kimberly in the bar
together with their classmates. They were having fun at first, but after a few
hours, the bar became so crowded. The students were so drunk, dancing wildly and
some were so high on drugs.

Lucas was right, Samantha thought. I've better get out of here.

Just in time, her cell phone rang. Oh goodness, it was Lucas.

"Hello?"

"Sam? Where are you?"

Sam did not answer. She felt guilty not fulfilling her promise of not going to the
bar tonight.

"Are you in the bar?" Lucas asked.

"I'm sorry Lucas. I really can't say no to them."

"Stay there. I'm coming to get you." Lucas said angrily.

"Okay."

A few minutes later, there was a chaos at the Bar. A group of male students was
shouting and cursing each other. Then all of a sudden, they were fighting. The
place was in riot.

She was glad when Lucas arrived. They were about to leave when a guy suddenly
punched Lucas. He was knocked on the table. Then Lucas got up and punched the guy
back two times. The guy fell on the floor.
"Come on, let's go." Lucas grabbed Samantha's hand and went off.

Lucas was very angry with Samantha. She didn't keep her promise to him not to go to
the bar. She was a hard headed woman. She didn't trust him.

"We'll talk tomorrow Samantha. It's late already."

"Okay Lucas. I love you." Samantha said when she got out of his SUV.

Lucas didn't answer just nodded then he drove off.

Lucas woke up early. Today, Samantha would be going home to New York. He decided to
go to her dormitory early to talk to her before her driver would arrive to pick her
up.

At around eight in the morning, he was already knocking at Samantha's bedroom. It

was suddenly opened by an older man. Lucas' eyes widened. Hell!

"Good morning Senator."

"Good morning. You must be Lucas Monteiro." His eyes were very angry.

"Yes Sir." Lucas entered the room. Samantha was sitting on her bed, her head bent.
Her mother was standing beside her, eyes blazing with intense anger directed at
him.

"So... you are the young man responsible for that riot last night. How dare you
bringing my daughter in that crowded bar, and you were fighting with those kids! I
could sue you for this!" Mrs. Miller was hysterical.

"I.. I didn't... Maam...let me explain." Lucas stammered.

"Don't deny it. Look at this paper. It was enough evidence of your being a
notorious boy. You are a bad influence for my daughter. I don't want you seeing my
daughter again. You disgust me. You could be like those kids in that bar, a drug
addict!" Mrs. Miller pushed the newspaper on his arms.

Lucas saw the picture of himself in the newspaper, punching the guy last night.
Another was a picture of him dragging Samantha out of the bar. The headline:

'BILLIONAIRE'S NOTORIOUS SON, LUCAS MONTEIRO STARTED THE RIOT IN A BAR LAST NIGHT
AND DRAGGING SENATOR MILLER'S PRINCESS WITH HIM.'

Then it was mentioned below that he was probably drunk and under the influence of
drugs.

"Sam, please explain to your Mom and Dad what really happened." Lucas said to
Samantha. But she seemed not to hear him.

"Sam told us everything. There's no need for you to explain. You forced her to go
to that bar. You are not good for her young man. Because of that, she doesn't want
to see you again." Mr. Miller said.

"I don't believe you Sir."

"Then tell him Sam." Mr. Miller looked at Sam.

Lucas was so angry. "Tell me Samantha, is it true that you don't want to see me
again?"

"Yes! I hate you, I don't like you. Just leave me alone, okay. I don't ever want to
see you again!" Sam shouted and was crying now.

Lucas was shocked. Then he turned around and banged the door.

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Chapter One
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Chapter One

New York, Present day

Lucas Monteiro, was a fast rising entrepreneur. He became a threat to every wealthy
businessman in New York when he assumed his duty as vice president of the Monteiro
International Holdings Corporation.

It was more so when he established an affiliated company, Monteiro Land Group Inc.,
an American innovative property development company.

Lucas started his passion in developing properties a year after he took over his
family's business. He was sealing a deal on an Oil Refinery Joint Venture in Dubai
and was really awed at the country's amazing and impressive buildings, like the
palm-shaped islands and the sail-shaped hotel. He wanted to bring to New York the
same innovative designs, styles and elegance of the said Arab Country.

A year after, Lucas achievements became a sensation. He acquired most foreclosed

real estate properties like buildings, residences, malls, hotels, schools, vacant
lots and other mortgage properties in New York and neighboring cities. Then he
developed the said properties into a very impressive and innovative skyscraper with
unique landscapes, hi tech designed houses, very modern and elegant five star
hotels and others.

Lucas was a hard working young man. He worked eighteen hours a day. He seldom went
out on a date. He never complicated his life with a girlfriend or mistress. They
could be very demanding and required ample of his time.

Due to the insistence of his mother, the beautiful Sophia Castello Monteiro, he
still stayed at his parents' house, but only during weekends. The rest of the week,
he was staying at the penthouse of Monteiro International Holdings Corporation
skyscraper, the tallest and the biggest in Manhattan New York.

Most often, Lucas travelled to different states, countries and continents. He had
his own helicopter at the top of their office building. When he was not so busy, he
would fly the helicopter on his own. He was so confident about it, just like he was
driving his car. He had his own private jet on standby at the company's own
airport. He often flew his jet along with his co-pilot when he was travelling short
distances, but in long distances, he would concede immediately and attended other
more important things.

*********

Lucas was on his mahogany desk studying the Monthly Cost Accounting Report of
Monteiro Steel Corporation. He observed some discrepancies with the Materials and
Production Cost Reports. Damn! He called the finance department head Mrs. Murphy.

"Mrs. Murphy, I want you to send several Internal Auditors at the Materials
Department. Have all the customers job orders audited as well as all the receipts
and issues of materials. Include also the inventory account, and if they are
following the SOP of first in, first out. I noticed discrepancies in their reports.
How come the Materials Department was releasing massive hot coils and yet the
Production Department produces lesser roof profiles. And what the hell! Where's the
report for bended accessories, this is not a complete report. I want to know if
they are using the excess coils in bended products, okay. Don't forget also to get
the percentage of wastage if there's any. Damn! These people could be stealing the
hot coils, cut it into plain sheets and sold it at junk shops!"

"Yes sir. I'll have them audited immediately."

"Do that. If they could not justify these discrepancies, they will be immediately
terminated."

"Okay sir. Is there anything else sir?"

"Yes! Mrs. Murphy, your Monthly Cost Accounting Report showed a lot of adjusting
entries. Tell your team to do their job very well. It is irritating seeing lots of
corrections on the report. Minimized it!"

"Okay sir. Sorry sir, I'll tell my team."

Then Lucas put down the phone. He studied the report again when his peripheral
vision caught something. His eyes suddenly went up to his wall to wall office glass
windows across his mahogany desk and focused on the men working at the other
building exactly on a level with his office floor. They were installing a giant
billboard. Lucas ignored the men and continued working.

After an hour, he became so tired. He leaned back on his chair and stretched his
body into it. Then his eyes suddenly focused on the newly installed giant
billboard. Damn! It was a giant picture of Samantha Miller, smiling and waving.

MISS UNIVERSE SAMANTHA MILLER.

YOU ARE THE PRIDE OF AMERICA.

What happened next? As expected. Lucas dragged his very heavy mahogany desk near to
the glass windows with his powerful arms. He arranged his table so that his back
would be facing Samantha Miller's billboard.

Lucas was now sitting on his office table, satisfied. He sighed and felt relieved
that he wouldn't be seeing Samantha's face all the time while working. Then he
opened his laptop to turn it on again. He leaned on his chair waiting for the
laptop to process. Then, there she was again, on his laptop screen, a reflection of
her smiling and waving at him. Damn!

Lucas instantly became angry. That damn girl still haunted him. She was really a
bitch. She made him fell in love with her so desperately. He had never loved any
woman before in his life. But she betrayed him. She was just playing with his
emotion. She never ever loved him. She even lied to her parents that he was the one
dragging her to the bar, whereas she was the one who was so hard headed and went to
the bar with her classmates despite his early warnings. She turned the table and
her parents believed her. They blamed him and didn't want to see his face ever
again. Samantha also said the same thing. That situation caught him off guard. The
newspaper was writing lies about him. His reputation was ruined because of such
allegations.

*********

Lucas remembered clearly what happened four years ago. His father and mother were
in panic when they read in the newspaper the incident at the Bar. His mother was so
upset and his father was in a rage.

"How could that newspaper told lies about you Lucas. You are a wonderful boy. You
never even drink alcohol much, only on occasion. You don't even smoke! I hated that
they were telling lies about you! And what was worst was that they accused you of
under influence of drugs. Oh my goodness, Enrique, we have to do something about
this. This could ruin Lucas. He was a very intelligent boy and excelled in
everything. His eligibility for being a summa cum laude in school could be
affected. "

"It's okay mom, don't worry. I'm not really after that, it doesn't matter anymore."

"Lucas, it matters to us. You are very brilliant, you deserved that award." Lucas
father, Enrique said and then he continued facing Sophia and embracing her.

"Don't worry my darling. I will make sure that this newspaper will learn their
lessons. They were spreading lies so they could have more subscribers. I will sue
them for libel and moral damage."

"Thanks honey. I'm really bothered by this." She hugged his husband tightly.

That same day, Enrique called his lawyer and sued the newspaper. In the end, the
Newspaper Publication Company stopped its operation. They lost the case and paid
the Monteiro's moral damages of one hundred million dollars.

Lucas then tried to contact Samantha again. He called her cell phone several times
and even texted her. He wanted an explanation from her. But she never answered him.
One time he became so desperate. He went to their house and asked to see her for
just a few minutes. But Samantha's mother was the one who faced him at their
doorstep.

"My daughter doesn't want to see you again. Stop bothering her."

"Mrs. Miller, I have already proven that I was not guilty of what happened in the
bar. The newspaper told lies. I was not drunk or under an influence of drugs."

"I don't give a damn young man. The damage has been done. Get out of here, and
don't bother coming back. Leave my daughter alone."
"I can't, I have to see Samantha."

"I told you she doesn't want to see you again. Get out, or I'll have you arrested
for trespassing."

Lucas had no choice but left the Miller's mansion. He swore to himself never to set
foot on their doorstep again.

With regards to Samantha, she was pathetic. She was nothing but a spoiled brat, a
lying bitch and a woman who can never be trusted. She shattered his heart and his
love for her. She hurt him so much. Nobody ever hurt him the way she did. He felt
like a dirty sock that she would discard anytime she pleased. Nobody treated him
this way. Her parents especially her mother was a proud and arrogant woman,
treating him like a piece of dirt.

Lucas' body was boiling with too much anger, he wanted to explode. Then he swore to
himself, someday, someday he would get even with her.

He would hurt Samantha and made sure she paid for what she did to him. He would
destroy her until she would crawl and beg for his mercy.

*********

Back to the present day, while Lucas was very busy in his office in New York, his
parents, Joaquin Enrique Monteiro and Sophia Castello Monteiro have just arrived in
the US from Malaysia. They made sure to spend their yearly wedding anniversary
abroad. They were a happy couple and on their 25th years of being married, they
were still so much in love.

"Lucas, we are here in California. Your dad and I decided to visit Natalia. We are
heading to her apartment." Lucas mother, Sophia called him.

Lucas groaned. "Did you call her first before going there? She could be in another
state or country right now. She's very busy with her modelling career."

"No, we wanted to surprise her. You know, she often cries when she sees us in her
doorstep and leap with joy. She would be very ecstatic."

"She's not a child anymore mom. She's twenty one."

"I know Lucas. Anyway, take care, son. I love you and your dad said he loves you
too." Sophia said looking at Enrique smiling at her.

"Okay, I love you too mom and dad, take care and send my love to Natalie too. Bye."

Lucas became restless and called Natalie immediately.

"Natalie, where are you?"

"Hello big brother, I'm here at the beach. I have an early photo shoot. Why?"

"Natalie, did you have your date with Rafael last night?"

"Yes, why?" Natalia frowned.

"Nothing really. It's none of my business. But I was just worried. I thought both
of you are still in your apartment. Mom and dad are heading to your place right
now."

"What? My goodness! But Rafael is still there sleeping. I left very early for my
shoot!"

"Then call Rafael, warn him. We don't want Mom and Dad to freak out if they found
out both of you are sleeping together."

Natalie called Rafael's cell phone. He was not answering. My goodness, she
remembered he silent it last night. Oh God help me! Natalie thought.

********

Enrique Monteiro pushed the doorbell button at his daughter's apartment. It took so
long for Natalia to answer. Enrique became so irritated. He was about to open the
door with his spare key when it was suddenly opened by a gorgeous sexy man, half
naked with a towel around his waist.

Enrique and Sophia were so shocked. Oh my God!

"Rafael! What are you doing here?" Enrique snarled.

Rafael Valiente's eyes widened. Hell!

"Holy Shit! You've better give me a good explanation why you are here!" Enrique
became so angry and pushed the door to let him in and Sophia.

"Where's Natalie?" Sophia asked Rafael. But Rafael was speechless and still in
shock.

Enrique opened the door at Natalie's bedroom, but she was not in there. He shouted
angrily. "Jeez! Natalie! Natalie! Where are you?" Then he went out of the bedroom
and opened the other doors like a mad man. "Natalie! I know you are in here hiding,
get out!"

"Rafael! Tell me where she is. And give me an explanation why you are here half
naked in our daughter's apartment! Before I punch your face!" Enrique snarled his
eyes darkened with intense anger.

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Chapter Two
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Chapter Two

"Uncle, calm down she's not here."

Enrique's eyes were like slits of fire. "Then where the hell is she?"
"She left early. She has a photo shoot at the beach."

"If she's not here, then why are you here half naked? Your family has a mansion
here in California. You even own several hotels here. I know you are staying at the
penthouse of your company's skyscraper just a few kilometers away. Tell me the
truth Rafael or you will suffer the consequence. Why are you here!"

Enrique's eyes focused at the fresh scratches and red marks at Rafael's shoulders,
arms and back. He was positive those were from Natalia's nails. She could be a
tigress in bed just like her mother.

"I slept here last night." Rafael said bravely.

"Jeez! So you are sleeping with her? For heaven's sake Rafael, you are both
cousins."

"We are not cousins." Rafael said firmly. "You just like to believe that we are.
You and Papa are not blood related."

"Blood related or not, we are still family! Both of you grew up believing you are
cousins. Nothing can change that." Enrique said angrily. "I want to hear the truth,
are you sleeping with Natalie?"

"What if I am? What will you do? Tear us apart?"

A sudden blow on Rafael's jaw had him thrown on the floor.

"Oh my goodness! Enrique, stop!" Sophia shouted.

Another blow and Rafael's mouth were bleeding.

"Come on, fight me!" Enrique shouted.

"No, I won't uncle, I respect you." Rafael answered touching his bleeding mouth and
stood up.

"Huh! You are talking about respect now? You don't respect me and our family. You
are sleeping with your cousin, damn you. Does your father know about this?"

"No. But he knew how I feel for Natalie."

"Damn you both!" Enrique exclaimed.

*****

Rafael Valiente and Natalia Monteiro started sleeping together only last night
despite having known each other's feelings for four years already. They controlled
their attraction for each other because of their relationship as cousins although
in name only. They didn't want to hurt their families.

It started when Natalia, also known as Natalie asked Rafael to be her escort in a
debut party of one of her elite friends in California, where Rafael's business
office was located.

Natalie had been known as aloof to boys. She studied in an exclusive private school
for girls that ran by nuns. She never dated anyone. Her parents were very
protective of her also that every action she made were monitored and fully guarded.
But the real reason was, Natalie wanted only one man, and that was Rafael, her
cousin. She never wanted to go out with the other boys because she often compared
them to Rafael. She adored and loved Rafael so much for so long already.

Every time she was with Rafael, she felt like a princess. It gave her so much joy
and completeness being with him. He made her feel so happy and special.

They were leaving the party and were inside Rafael's Lamborghini Veneno when
Natalie told Rafael that she had never been kissed before.

"Really?" Rafael said laughingly.

"You are laughing at me Rafael."

"No, I'm not. I'm just so amused. You are such a beautiful girl. I just couldn't
believe you've never been kissed before."

"Yes, and I'm already eighteen." Natalie said sadly. "I never knew how to kiss a
man."

Rafael laughed.

"You are really laughing at me Rafael. This is not funny."

"No, you are funny. You just couldn't wait. Someday your lips will be swollen from
a man's kiss. You are so beautiful and so perfect. Your lips are made for kisses,
so pinkish and delicious. If you were only not my cousin, I would have kissed you
by the time you reach puberty." He smiled.

"Seriously?"

"Yup, so seriously."

"You mean, you will be attracted to me if we are not cousins?"

"Don't underestimate yourself Natalie. You are a very attractive woman. Any man
would fall for you and worship your footsteps."

"Then how come nobody courted me?"

"They are just afraid of your father."

"I know. He often gave my male friends a long stare all the time. They were afraid
to come near me because of that."

"Yes. He even gave me that sometimes. He knew I'm attracted to you."

"You are?"

Rafael smiled. "Sadly yes."

"Oh Rafael, I'm attracted to you too."

"No... no... no... Remember we are cousins Natalie." He smiled at her and gave her
a warning look.

Natalie pouted and later on smiling.

They were drinking coffee at the hotel suite where Natalie was staying for a
moment, when she asked him.

"Rafael, are we really cousins? Mama said we are not blood related."

"Yes, we are not blood related, but we are brought up believing that we are. Why do
you ask?"

"Nothing really. I was just thinking about what you've said a while ago."

"About what?"

"About you being attracted to me."

"That's the truth Natalie." Rafael answered.

"I'm attracted to you too. What do you think we should do about that?"

Rafael smiled. "Nothing." Then he continued. "Someday, you will find someone you
will love truly, you will forget about me."

"Rafael, I won't forget about you. You had been my crush since birth."

Rafael laughed loudly. "Hahaha... Natalie, you are really funny."

"It's the truth Rafael. Don't you feel the same way?"

Rafael became serious. "You know Natalie, I find this conversation very awkward.
But yes, I fell in love with you the moment I set eyes on you. Maybe when you were
born?"

Both of them burst out laughing and reminiscing their childhood moments. Natalie
felt comfortable with Rafael. He was everything she wished for in a man. She felt
happy being with him always. This must be the feeling of loving someone.

Ever since she was a teenager, she dreamed of kissing Rafael, hugging him and even
making love with him. She dreamed of Rafael and herself getting married. He was her
prince and she was his princess.

Hearing him said he loved her was a dream come true. But he was so discreet about
it. He was in control of his emotions. This is impossible! She thought.

"Rafael, don't you think we have to do something about how we feel?"

Rafael was amused. "Don't start anything Natalie. The olds won't understand."

"No, that's not what I mean."

"Then tell me what you mean?"

"I mean, I want to find out if we are really in love. If what we feel is not a
brotherly-sisterly thing or something."

"What do you suggest?"

"How about if we kissed?"

"What?"

"Rafael, I dreamed of kissing the man I love. And I've never been kissed before. I
want to know the feeling."

"No Natalie, that's a bad idea."

"Why not? Just a simple kiss. Let's see what we will feel kissing each other."

"No."

"Please Rafael."

"I said no. I'm going home now Natalie."

Then without any warning, Natalie moved closer and kissed Rafael on his lips. She
was raining butterfly kisses at first. Rafael was not responding to her.

"Please Rafael, kiss me."

Rafael was on fire. His eyes suddenly darkened with desire. He cupped Natalie's
face and kissed her hungrily. Nipping and sucking her lower lip. His tongue was
inside her mouth, tasting her. The kiss went on and on, they were so wild and
thirsty for each other. Just like a fever that only each other could quench.

Rafael was kissing her so wildly now. Running his mouth and tongue to her cheek,
her jaw and her throat. His hands were shifting to her breast down to her butt
squeezing her.

"Oh my god Rafael, that feels so good."

"Baby, you are so delicious. I can't stop."

"We have to stop Rafael. We are cousins."

"We are not cousins. Baby, let's go to bed."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm not sure. Tell me to stop."

"Oh my goodness Rafael. I couldn't, please don't ever stop."

Natalie's cell phone rang. Oh my god! Save by the bell. She thought. Rafael
instantly let her go and she got her cell phone from her clutch bag.

"Natalie, are you at the hotel already?"

"Yes mama."

"Thanks goodness. You are lucky Rafael is there to watch over you."

"Yes, he's still here. We were just having coffee."

"Ah... Okay. Give my hugs and kisses to your cousin. I miss him already."

"Okay mama."

Rafael stood up. He was pacing back and forth.

"Are you okay?" Natalie asked.

"I'm not okay. We can't do this Natalie, we have to fight the attraction that we
felt for each other. We have already proven that we are dynamite together. Kissing
each other was not a good idea. We are lucky your mom called, or else I could have
taken you there in the couch."

Natalie blushed. "Then what do you suggest we would do."

"We should forget what happened here. Forget that we kissed."

"I don't think I could ever forget that kiss. It was my first time."

"Natalie, I couldn't forget it also. It would haunt me every time I'll see you. But
for god's sake, this is not easy for me too!" Rafael sat down and rubbing his face
with both hands.

"I think it would be better if we won't see each other for a while. I'll be going
back to New York tomorrow. We won't be seeing again till our next family occasion."

"Yes. I might be very busy then, to attend our regular family reunions."

"Don't do that Rafael, they would suspect."

He looked deeply at her eyes. "I wish things would be different for us."

"Me too."

"Let's try to hold things back, okay?"

"Okay."

Then they hugged each other. After a while, Rafael left.

Natalie cried that night, so hard until she fell asleep.

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"Lucas, you've got to come here in California. Your father is freaking out." Sophia
told her son over the phone. "I called Natalie but she's not answering her phone.
She said on her voice mail that she's very busy photo shooting and couldn't answer
till tonight. Rafael said they are having a photo shoot at their new hotel beach
resort at Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach."
 Lucas was in the middle of a luncheon business meeting with a group of Japanese
Investors in a famous Japanese Restaurant in New York when his mother called. "I
can't mom. I have a group of Japanese investors here with me. We are still
negotiating for our expansion in Asia early next year."

"This is a family emergency. I want you here to talk to Natalie. She listens to
you. Cancel your meeting, let the Japanese go home to their families. You can go to
Japan next week for that."

"Mom, I'm a very busy person. I have lots of commitments."

"You chose to be very busy, I don't know why. You don't even have time for a
vacation. You can delegate it to your personal assistant. We will be flying back
there this afternoon. Your dad will handle your other commitments. Just come here,
son. Talk to your sister."

"Let dad talk to her mom."

"I told you she's not answering her phone right now. Your father is not even in his
right mind to talk. They could end up hating each other." His mother said and
continued. "Actually, this is partly your father's fault too. He was the one who
spoiled Natalie too much. And now, look what happened, he was the one freaking out
too much."

Lucas sighed. "Don't worry, I'll call her later. There's no need for me to go there
and talk to her personally. If you want I could Skype her tonight."

"No, you missed the point. We wanted you to talk not just to Natalie, but to Rafael
too. Explain and make them see sense. I want you to settle this and make them
realize that their relationship is not a good idea, they are cousins."

"Mom, they are not really cousins and not even blood related. I couldn't believe
dad is so conservative on this."

"I know, but this situation is very embarrassing to your father. What would our
friends and relatives think?"

Lucas then conceded. "Okay. I'll fly tomorrow when you are here."

"No, we want you to fly now, as soon as possible. The sooner this matter is
settled, the better. Your dad and I are going to the airport in a while. We will be
taking a commercial flight. He was invited to talk tomorrow morning in a grand
convention for Business Entrepreneurship there. We couldn't waste our time here."

"Okay, okay... I'll have the jet refuelled."

"Thank you, son. Call me when you are on your way, okay so I won't worry."

"Okay mom."

Lucas finished his luncheon meeting and called his pilot to prepare the plane. They
would be leaving after lunch. Then he called his personal assistant and endorsed
some his works. He also advised his trusted secretary, Mrs. Levine to pack a few of
his clothes and things at the penthouse for a three days vacation in California.

He called his sister, Natalie. Then a voice message of her answered. Yup his mother
was right. She was not answering her phone. Then he called Rafael.
"Hey! What the heck, you two were doing?" Lucas burst out.

"I'm sorry man. I know it was a mess. Uncle Enrique insanely freaked out. You know
too well how we controlled our feelings for years, but now, it was too much, we are
so much in love."

"In love? Damn it! I have a lot of commitments Rafael, and my folks wanted me to go
there and talk sense to you both!"

"Aww... Man... my lip is still bleeding. Your dad gave me a double dose of his Iron
Man punch this morning. Don't tell me you will give me another two also."

"Well, I might."

"Oh man, I'll be dead. When are you coming here?"

"I'm flying this afternoon. I'll be there at around six."

"Well, that's great! Finally you will have a vacation!"

"Damn vacation. I have Japanese investors here for our expansion in Asia, and
because of both of you, it was postponed. I was so eager to sign the contract!"

"Hell! I'm sorry Luc. I'll make it up to you, promise. Come on little brother,
cheer up. We will have a good time at the beach, just like when we were kids. I
have a new high powered jet ski, you will love it. And I will call Nicole to inform
her that you are coming. She's managing the hotel that Natalie had their photo
shoot at the moment.

"That's great. I missed Nicole I'm excited now to hang out with her."

"Well, she'll be very excited to see you too. You could stay at the hotel if you
like. Natalie and the rest of her team were booked for a week. I'll tell Nicole to
reserve the presidential suite for you."

"Yes, do that, give me the king's treatment or else I will kill you because of this
mess."

"You won't, man. Natalie will be very happy to see you here."

"I hope so. Remember, I'll talk to you both, trying to make you see sense."

"Oh boy, you've been doing it for the last four years. You still didn't give up?"

"You know that I gave up years ago. But I have no choice. I have to be there, so
that my folks could say that I'm making the effort. Just doing a son's duty. Mom is
so persistent."

"Well, I'm happy to see you. Are you flying your private jet?"

"Yes. The one I bought from you last year."

"Ah ok. I have a new one here. Maybe you can check it out when you get here."

"Okay sure."

"So, I'll have my driver pick you up at the airport?"

"Yes, do that."
Later that evening, Lucas went out of his private plane carrying his leather
backpack after he landed his private plane at the Valiente's private airport. He
looked so much a bad boy in his leather black jacket, white plain shirt and faded
jeans.

He was surprised to see Rafael leaning at his Lamborghini Reventon. He thought his
driver would pick him up.

"Hey, I wasn't serious when I said I want a king's treatment man!"

Rafael smiled. Then they hugged each other.

"Whoa! You look like hell! Dad must have punched you so hard! That lip need
stitches."

"No, it's Okay."

"Did Natalie saw that?"

"Not yet. I haven't told her yet."

"She will be furious dad damaged your face! Hahaha."

"Man... Don't make me laugh, this still hurts."

"Why are you here? I thought your driver will fetch me."

"Yes, but I have an important thing to tell you that couldn't wait."

"What about?" Lucas smiled showing his even white teeth.

"About Samantha Miller. She's here."

Lucas face suddenly paled and his eyes darkened with intense anger.

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"I called Nicole to tell her you are coming. She was so excited to see you and said
that it was a coincidence that your ex-girlfriend also checked-in at the hotel this
afternoon for a week. The Miss Universe foundation booked the hotel's ballroom
tomorrow for a fundraising event."

Lucas was brooding. His mind was somewhere. He still couldn't forget how he was
embarrassed and betrayed by Samantha. Although it was four years ago, but the wound
was still there, seemed like it was just yesterday.

"So, you will be reunited with your ex. What a holiday!"

"Don't joke about it Rafael, it's irritating. I'm not here for a vacation. You
forgot that my purpose here is to talk to you and Natalie about your forbidden
relationship."

"You're kidding me, right. Our relationship is not forbidden, illegal or incest.
You are so smart to know that. The only one who made a big deal about it is Uncle
Enrique. My dad and mom didn't mind about it, they are even ecstatic. They love
Natalie so much."

"But still we are family. They made us believe that we are cousins."

"We are not blood related. Our folks were crazy to believe such things. We are in
the new millennium."

"Whatever, man. I don't really give a damn about both of you."

"So, what's your plan now that your 'long lost love' is here? You want to reunite
with her, or hook up maybe, how about a... sweet revenge?"

"What do you think?"

"If I were you, I'll settle for the last one. I don't like her stunt. She's a heart
breaker. Don't be fooled again."

"You don't have to remind me, I know that."

"Let's go to the hotel. I miss Natalie. I haven't seen her since this morning."

Lucas groaned. He knew that Rafael and Natalie would end up in bed again.

Nicole Valiente was also known as Princess Nicole Lawrence Valiente. She was the
younger sister of Rafael and the daughter of Prince Draco Valiente and Emily
Lawrence.

Nicole was a very simple and down to earth woman despite being exceedingly wealthy.
She had a very beautiful angelic face and amazing green eyes which she concealed
with her thick black rimmed eyeglasses. Her beautiful long blond hair was always in
a bun. She was a tall stunning woman at twenty four. She had a gorgeous body which
she kept hidden by always wearing conservative business clothes.

Nicole was a year younger that Lucas. They were playmates when they were kids and
always been so close. They hung out together during school vacations. Nicole was a
great singer and Lucas would play the guitar for her. Lucas could dance well, and
Nicole couldn't. He gave Nicole dance lessons when they were still in their teens.

It has been two years since Lucas saw Nicole. Every time Nicole attended a family
gathering, Lucas wasn't around and vice versa. They were like playing hide and
seek. But they maintain constant communication through phone calls and text
messages especially during special occasions.
Nicole was managing the Royal Garden Hotel and Beach Resort in California. It was
one of the five star hotels owned by the Valiente family in California. The hotel
was so famous for its luxury, complete amenities, innovative designs and amazing
views.

Lucas went to the hotel kitchen looking for Nicole, while Rafael went directly to
Natalie's room.

Nicole was busy baking chocolate mousse.

"Whoa! Nicole! You are hiding here in the kitchen!" Lucas exclaimed and embraced
Nicole, drawing her back to him tightly.

Nicole was so shocked and some of the chocolate batter splashed on her face. "Luc!
My god, you scare me."

Lucas laughed so hard. "Why are you baking? You are supposed to be at your office."
He turned her body, facing him. Then he got a paper towel and wiped the chocolates
off her cheeks.

"You know, I always love cooking and baking. This is my passion." She smiled.

"Why are you still wearing your eyeglasses? I thought you had your LASIK eye
surgery last month?" Lucas said, touching Nicole's thick black rimmed eyeglasses.

"I can't take the risk. What if it won't turn up like yours did." Nicole said
referring to Lucas successful LASIK eye surgery after he graduated college.

"You are just nervous." He smiled. "I miss you so much." Lucas hugged her again.

"I miss you too dear cousin."

Lucas kissed her cheeks. "I'm so glad seeing you again." He smiled widely showing
his white even teeth.

"Me too. I'm so happy you are here." Nicole smiled and continued saying. "Finally,
you have your vacation."

"Yes, thanks to your big brother. Mom wanted me to talk to Rafael and Natalie. Dad
freaked out."

"I know, Rafael told me. And what a coincidence, your ex is here!"

Lucas rolled his eyes.

"What will you do if you see here?"

"Wring her neck, or drag her to hell, or maybe push her down the stairs."

"That's nice. I'm impressed. You must really hate her."

"I just don't like the way she dumped me."

"Hmm... You want revenge. Ha! Ha! Ha! You still love her."

"No. I just want to get even."

"Luc, why don't you admit it. You still love her so much. You are not over her."

"I'm not anymore. She's a bitch, okay."

"Tsk... Tsk... Say it often, so you can convince yourself."

"Damn, Nicole. Stop it. Come on, show me to my room. I'm so tired."

"Okay, wait. I'll just wash my hands." Nicole removed her apron and washed her
hands. She asked her assistant to continue baking the chocolate mousse.

Nicole accompanied Lucas in his suite. It was a presidential suite with its own
living room, a kitchen, a bar, a movie viewing room, Jacuzzi and a small swimming
pool. The lighting, music and curtains were remote controlled.

Lucas removed his jacket and shoes. "Where's your room?"

"I occupied half of the top floor, and the rest is Rafael's quarter."

"I presumed Natalie is staying at Rafael's quarter?"

"Yes. They are so in love."

"Hell. What about you, do you have a boyfriend now?"

"Are you kidding me? How can I get a boyfriend, I'm always at the kitchen."

"It was because you chose to be there always. You are a very beautiful woman,
Nicole and so smart. You just want to hide your assets. You could be a famous
celebrity singer. You have an amazing voice. Or you could be an actress or a beauty
queen."

"I don't want to be a target of the paparazzi, I want a simple life."

"Yup, I know how it feels."

"So, will you help me find a boyfriend? Oh, Luc. I'm already twenty four, and still
a virgin!"

"Ha! Ha! Ha!" Lucas burst out laughing.

"Luc! You are laughing at me."

"Ha! Ha! Ha! Because you are so funny. Come here."

Nicole went to where Lucas was standing. Then Lucas removed her eyeglasses and
removed her hair clip. Her beautiful straight hair fell to her waist.

"Look at you in the mirror, you are so beautiful. Any man will fall in love with
you." Lucas touched her cheeks. "Go to your room, and wear something sexy and a
stiletto. I'm sure you will be a knock out. Tonight, you will be my date. I will be
the envy of every man."

"Okay. And we will make your ex girlfriend so jealous." Nicole said, emphasizing
every word.
"Oh! Nicole, I'm so glad you are here." He hugged her tightly.

Samantha looked so gorgeous in a black velvet skin tight dress. Her back was bare
down to her waist. Her hair was up in a French twist. She was sitting in the bar
drinking red wine while waiting for her manager/organizer and close friend, Craig
Cooper to come down. They would be having dinner in the hotel restaurant then go to
a club afterwards.

Samantha and Craig were at the Royal Garden Hotel and Beach Resort for a charitable
fundraising event. They booked for a week so they could relax and unwind after the
event. They decided to take a rest after almost a year of attending Miss Universe
Events, like Charities and Fundraising, Medical Missions, Conferences, Seminars and
travelling to different states.

Her term as Miss Universe will end soon in a month, and she would be so happy to
turnover her crown to the next Miss Universe. She enjoyed the title. She met a lot
of people, gain friends, travel to different places and most especially being able
to help the less fortunate. But she has her own life and dream too. She wanted to
practice what she learned in College and become a successful entrepreneur.

She was drinking her wine when a man appeared beside her in the bar. He asked the
bartender for a martini. Samantha's heart suddenly pounded faster. The voice was so
familiar, that Samantha instantly looked up. Oh my god!! Samantha was so shocked.
Then the man turned to her, meeting her widened eyes with bold stare.

"Hello Samantha. Long time no see." Lucas said and drinking his martini straight
up.

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"Lucas." Samantha said softly.

Lucas smiled. "You look different now. You are not the same Samantha that I used to
know."

Samantha coughed and stammered. "Ah... ah... I'm still the same person. I... I... I
have to project an image being the Miss Universe."

Lucas nodded. "No... no... I mean, you look a bit fat. But it suits you, you look
healthier." He smiled.
Samantha was a bit insulted. She was strictly on a diet and on daily workouts and
he said she was fat. She couldn't help looking at her tummy. Is she fat now? Craig
also said the same. Hmmp! I wouldn't be intimidated. She thought.

"Thank you. You look different too. You look older. Your gray hairs are showing."
Samantha said giving him her practiced Miss Universe smile. She didn't care if she
was mean to him. He started it.

Holy Shit! This girl is a witch! Lucas thought. "That's what you get when you join
the Forbes top 100 billionaires." He smiled widely showing his white even teeth.

Samantha was embarrassed about saying those mean words. She looked down and said.
"I'm sorry about what happened between us. I was not strong enough to defend you at
that time."

Bitch! Your apology is four years too late! Lucas smiled at her.

"There's no need to apologize. Things just fell into place. I respected your
decision and understand that the relationship was over." He smiled and continued.
"Anyway, that was a long time ago. I hardly even remember it. I had several
relationships after that, and the breakups were much worse." He smiled.

Samantha's heart fell. He really had moved on and forgot about her. She felt stupid
sulking for years. Her conscience wouldn't let her sleep thinking about him and all
these times, he didn't care anything about her.

She couldn't contain her sadness anymore. She stopped smiling and her sad eyes were
showing. I made the biggest mistake of my life dumping him! Samantha thought.

She wanted to ask him if he was married or in a relationship right now. She wanted
also to explain to him the real reason why she dumped him.

"Lucas, are you in a..." Samantha was about to ask but Lucas' eyes were focused at
the bar entrance and he was smiling at someone.

Samantha looked at the woman that caught Lucas attention. She was a very beautiful
gorgeous blond wearing a red figure hugging dress. Samantha suddenly felt jealous.

"Ah... excuse me. Nice meeting you again." Lucas dismissed her and never took his
eyes off at the blond woman in a striking red dress. Samantha felt rejected.

Lucas smiled when he saw Nicole entering the bar. She looked absolutely a knockout,
so gorgeous and stunning! He couldn't believe his eyes seeing Nicole in a figure
hugging red dress. She looked so hot! Her dress was showing her slim shoulders and
cleavage. And her long legs were such a temptation. Her long straight blond hair
was falling beautifully at her waist. Her thick rimmed eyeglasses were gone. She
must be wearing contact lenses.

Then Lucas frowned when he saw a man standing behind Nicole. They were smiling at
each other, as if they were sharing a joke. Lucas leaved Samantha and went directly
at Nicole's side. The man suddenly left and nodded at him.

On impulse, Lucas kissed Nicole's lips then she pushed his chest slowly.

"That's too much Lucas."

"Who's that guy?"

"Oh, that's Carlos. He's a prince."

"A prince?"

"Yes. A Prince of Spain! I met him at the elevator. We were talking and I told him
I was meeting my cousin at the bar. Oh! And you kissed me like that! It would turn
him off. He would think I'm lying!" Nicole gritted her teeth.

"Shh... Behave. We are supposed to be a happy couple. Samantha is here."

"Oh! Really? Where?"

"At the Bar."

Nicole was instantly very cooperative. She hugged Lucas and was clinging to him.
They went to the hotel restaurant. They joined Rafael and Natalie in their table.

"Holy cow! What happened to you dress like that?" Rafael asked Nicole.

"Well, it's time for a change." Nicole answered.

"And you! Why are you kissing her?" Rafael asked Lucas. "You are cousins!"

Lucas frowned. How the hell did he know that?

Natalie looked directly at Lucas and pointed her lips.

"Tell that to yourself. We were just acting." Lucas said while wiping his lips with
the table napkin. "Samantha was there at the bar. We wanted to make her jealous."

"Oh my god! And you let him used you?" Rafael asked Nicole.

"Why not? We are family. Family helps one another." Nicole said. "Anyway, I met
someone tonight. He is a Prince of Spain. His name is Carlos."

"Really? That's good news." Natalie giggled.

"Yes, finally, I'm going to have a boyfriend."

"Don't kid yourself. He might be a prince of thieves." Lucas said.

"Aww... He is not." Nicole said.

Natalie laughed. "Sweetheart, Let me have your cell phone. I'll google him."

Rafael gave his cell phone to Natalie. After a while. "Is this him? Prince Carlos
of Spain? He is so gorgeous!" Natalie gave the cell phone to Nicole.

"Hey! Gorgeous than me?" Rafael asked Natalie.

"Of course not, honey. You are the most gorgeous handsome man." Natalie said and
kissing Rafael's lips.

"Yes, this is him. See Lucas, he is a real prince."

"Just watch out. He could be a playboy." Lucas answered.

"I don't think so. I think we are destined for each other. He is a prince, and I'm
a princess."

Later that evening, they went to the hotel nightclub. Lucas saw Samantha the moment
he entered the club. She was with someone, a man. He wondered if he was her
boyfriend. They were very cozy with each other.

He grabbed Nicole's hand and hugged her tightly.

"What?"

"She's here."

"Oh! Okay." Nicole said and hugged him back.

"Hey, don't overdo things. You are cousins." Rafael said at their back.

Lucas gave Rafael an angry look.

"I'm just kidding!" Rafael said.

"Come on, let's dance." Lucas dragged Nicole on the dance floor. They were dancing
and dancing until they forgot the time.

Then the music turned to slow. They started to dance when someone taps Lucas
shoulder.

"Do you mind if I dance with Nicole?"

Lucas was speechless. He was about to say that he mind, when Nicole butt in.

"Of course, he doesn't mind. Right, cousin?" Nicole said and mouthed. "Please..."

"Hey, just one dance, okay?" Lucas said to the so-called Prince.

"Yes sir."

Lucas was on his way to their table when he saw Samantha staring at him. He stared
back at her. Then she stood up and went outside the nightclub. He followed her.

Samantha went to the nightclub's balcony. She sensed that Lucas was following her.
She paused and waited for him. Then she went down to the garden.

Lucas followed Samantha because he sensed that she had something to talk to him. He
was just curious. He was in the garden looking for her. The witch!

"Lucas."

Lucas turned and saw Samantha walking towards him slowly. She was still very
beautiful. Like a temptress. His body hardened and his pulse rate was in the riot.

All of the sudden, they kissed hungrily and violently like there's no tomorrow.
Their tongues entwined. Lucas was nipping, sucking and licking her lips. Lucas
squeezed her breast and pressed her body so tightly in his.

"I miss you so much Lucas. Oh god! I want you back." Samantha said.
Holy Shit! Lucas suddenly became so angry and pushed Samantha away.

"That's very interesting coming from you Samantha. You want me back. Just like
that." He snapped his fingers. She is a spoiled girl, selfish, lying bitch! She
didn't change at all, he thought.

He grabbed her face with his hand so hard, daring her to look at him. "Why,
Samantha. What do you want?"

"You... All these years, I didn't stop loving you Lucas." Samantha swallowed her
pride and told him the truth.

"I'm not convinced. You said you don't want to see me again. You hated me so much.
You even lied to your parents that I took you to the bar." Lucas gritted his teeth
with anger.

"I have to. I will explain to you everything. Just give me a chance."

"I don't believe you. You didn't defend me before. You will do the same to me again
and again. You can't fool me now Samantha."

"Please Lucas. I promise you, I learned my lesson now. I love you. I will fight for
you, for our love. Just let me prove to you."

"You are four years too late."

Samantha felt so sad. "I know. I saw you both. She is so beautiful. You both looked
so much in love with each other."

"That's Nicole. She's my cousin."

"Really?"

Lucas frowned.

"Oh Lucas, you made me so happy. I'll do everything for you."

"Are you sure, you will do anything and everything for me?"

"Yes Lucas. I promise."

"Then show me."

Samantha kissed him again with carnal craving. Lucas pushed her up to his hips. She
was straddling him now.

"Come on. Let's go to your room." Lucas said wickedly. Now the revenge he planned
has just started.

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Chapter Six

"Go to your room, I'll follow you in a few minutes."

"Okay, I'll wait for you Lucas. Hurry up."

Lucas grinned. "Go."

She smiled sweetly and left.

Lucas went back to the nightclub. He was looking for Nicole. Damn! She was still on
the dance floor with the prince. Laughing and giggling in his arms. He suddenly
became angry and went towards them.

"Hey! That's enough! I mean it when I said one dance only." Lucas said firmly to
the prince.

The prince was surprised when he saw Lucas at his side. "Okay, okay, fine." He
backed off and said to Nicole. "I'll call you."

"Luc, what are you doing?" Nicole was complaining.

"You are flirting with him." He gritted his teeth.

Nicole became angry and pinched his arm. "I hate you. You are acting weird."

"Ouch! That hurts!" Lucas said rubbing his arm. "Why did you give him your number?
Are you crazy? I don't trust that guy!"

"Whatever. I don't care, I like him and he's a hottie." Nicole strode out of the
dance floor and headed to their table. Lucas was following her.

"Hey, what's wrong? Why are you pouting?" Rafael asked Nicole.

"It's Luc, acting like a big bad wolf, I wasn't done yet dancing with Carlos!"

"You were not dancing anymore, you were flirting with the guy." Lucas said behind
her.

"I'm not flirting. He was teaching me Spanish."

"Really hah!"

"Really. He taught me.. ah... 'Como esta usted'... 'Te amo'

"Wow! What else?" Natalie was impressed.

Nicole giggled and continued. "'Eres muy hermosa'... 'Quiero llevarte a la cama'"

"Hey!!!!" Rafael and Lucas said together.

"Do you know what that means? It means he wanted to take you to bed!" Lucas
exclaimed.

Nicole waved his hand, dismissing Lucas. "He doesn't. He is too much a gentleman."
She defended Carlos. Then she faced Natalie. "You know Natalie, he has his own
ranch. He is also an equestrian. He will teach me how to ride a horse."

A what? Oh God! Nicole is so innocent. Lucas cringed at the thought of Nicole

riding that Cassanova prince in bed. Then he rubbed his face. Oh God! What happened
to him. He suddenly felt so protective of Nicole and jealous of that jerk.

Then the nightclub shifted to singing. A seductive girl with a husky voice was
singing on stage.

"Why don't you sing us a song Nicole. You have a great voice. Show them what you've
got. You can even sing well than that girl on stage!"

"No... no... I still have stage fright." Nicole said.

"Come on. Lucas will play the guitar." Rafael insisted.

"No. I won't. Don't force me guys." Nicole frowned.

Lucas grabbed her hand. "Come on, Nicole. You won't be scared. I'll be playing the
guitar on stage."

"Even though. I'm scared singing alone. You know I only sing in the bathroom and in
family occasions."

"Lucas will sing with you. The one you both usually sing together." Natalie was
encouraging Nicole.

"Yup. Come on, Nicole. Be a good girl." Lucas teased. Then he dragged Nicole to the
stage.

Lucas borrowed a guitar. He removed his jacket, emphasizing his gorgeous body under
his white shirt.

Nicole and Lucas were standing on stage. Lucas with the guitar and a microphone on
a stand in front of him. Nicole was holding her microphone and she was trembling.
It was her first time singing on stage. She was hiding behind Lucas. They would be
singing "I Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum.

"Come on baby, don't be shy." Lucas smiled at her. He started strumming the guitar.
Then Nicole started singing. She moved beside Lucas and the audience clapped their
hands. Lucas sang the second verse and together they sang the chorus. They looked
so cute together on stage that the audience fell in love hearing their amazing
voices and just looking at them.

Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor

Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore

And I wonder if I Ever cross your mind

For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one I'm all alone

And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control
 And I need you now

And I don't know how I can do without

I just need you now

Another shot of whiskey can't stop looking at the door

Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before

And I wonder if I ever cross your mind

For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one I'm a little drunk

And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control
And I need you now

And I don't know how I can do without

I just need you now

Whoa, whoa
Guess I'd rather hurt Than feel nothing at all

It's a quarter after one I'm all alone

And I need you now
And I said I wouldn't call But I'm a little drunk
And I need you now

And I don't know how I can do without

I just need you now
I just need you now

Oh baby, I need you now

The audience applauded and was shouting More! More! More!

Lucas hugged Nicole and subconsciously kissed her trembling lips. "That was
amazing, baby."

"Oh Luc, I'm really trembling." Nicole said and dragged Lucas down the stage.

"We should do this often, so you will get used to it." He laughed.

They went back to their table afterwards.

"That was amazing! You look great together on stage. You could be famous guys!"

Rafael was frowning. He was giving Lucas a 'You kissed your cousin again' looked.

At two in the morning, Lucas accompanied Nicole to her room on the top floor. They
laughed, were singing and telling jokes with each other. Lucas loved teasing Nicole
because she got irritated easily. They were in her bedroom when Nicole said.

"Luc, I'm so tired. You go back to your room now. I am so sleepy already."

"No, I'll sleep here. Your bed looked so big and cozy." He was removing his shoes
and jacket. Actually, he just didn't want to be alone now. He still wanted to be
with Nicole.

"Are you crazy? We can't sleep in the same bed. We are cousins."

"Why not? We do it every time when we were kids. You've said it. We are cousins.
So?"

Nicole rolled her eyes. "Whatever." She took off her gold stilettos. Then without
any malice, she turned her back at Lucas and began undressing. She removed her red
dress showing her black lacy bra and matching black lace thong. Then went to the
bathroom.

Lucas eyes darkened seeing Nicole almost naked. His body hardened. He had a sudden
desire of kissing all over her body and making love to her wildly, torridly and
hotly. She was so damn hot and sexy! Oh my god! She was his cousin, damn it! He was
thinking of going back to his suite. This is not a good idea sleeping on her bed
with her beside him. Hell!

He remembered Samantha a while ago. Their kisses were so violent and wild. But he
didn't find Samantha's kisses as sweet as Nicole's.

Samantha could be waiting in her room right now. Well, Let her wait. I don't have
any intention of making love to her. I could fall into her trap again. He learned
his lesson well already. He thought.

Nicole emerged from the bathroom, already scrubbed her face and brush her teeth.
She was now wearing a cotton top and a skimpy cotton shorts. Damn! She was so hot!
She was perfect. He stared at her cleavage and her pointed nipples, my goodness, he
was ogling her. He was salivating.

"Nicole, I'll go back to my room now. I don't think I can ever sleep here."

"Why? I don't mind." Nicole jumped into bed and settled to her side. She clapped
twice and the lights turned off.

"Come, removed your pants so you will be comfortable."

Lucas was so undecided. Then he removed his pants and lay on the bed. Nicole
snuggled at him and sleep like a baby. Within five minutes, Lucas slept soundly.

Meanwhile, Samantha was still awake and waiting for Lucas. She had taken a bath
again when she arrived at her room. She put on a minimal make up and sprayed her
body with perfume. She chose her sexiest negligee to seduce Lucas.

But where is he now? Maybe he went back to the nightclub and was drunk. Maybe he
had a fight. Or maybe he found another woman there. She was getting paranoid. What
happened to him. She looked at her watch again. It was already two in the morning.
Is he coming?

Samantha decided to go to the nightclub and looked for Lucas. She changed into
shirt and jeans. She went down to the nightclub but it was already closed. She went
to the reception area and asked for Lucas' room number. After a while, she was
knocking at Lucas' room. But nobody answered her. She was agitated. Where is he?
Samantha looked at her watch again. It's three thirty in the morning already. My
goodness! The Miss Universe Charity Fundraising Event will start at eight in the
morning and she was not yet sleeping!

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Chapter Seven

Lucas woke up at nine the following morning. He reached out for Nicole but her side
of the bed was empty. He groaned. It would feel so good waking up together.

He felt so good and full of energy. It was his first time for so many years that he
slept for eight hours straight. He usually slept only five to six hours a day.

Lucas went outside the bedroom. He was hoping he would find Nicole in the kitchen
cooking breakfast. He was approaching the living room when he saw the room full of
red roses, heart shaped balloons in different colors and a giant teddy bear.

"Damn it!" He said to himself. Then he took the card attached to the teddy bear.

Nicole,

Have dinner with me tonight, mi amor.

Eres tan bella. Quiero llegar a conocerte mejor.

I'll be very sad if you say no.

Carlos

After a while Lucas went to the hotel kitchen, already so fresh, dressed in black
shirt and black pants. He found Nicole baking cupcakes. She was wearing again her
business clothes and her thick rimmed eyeglasses.

"Hi! I called the housekeeper Department. I told them to throw the trash in your
living room." Lucas greeted her.

"Nicole's eyes widened and shook her head. "Oh no, tell me you didn't."

"I did." Lucas said looking directly at her eyes.

"Lucas!!!!" Nicole shouted and threw a pot holder on his face.

"Hey, I'm just kidding."

"I'm having dinner with him tonight." Nicole giggled.

Lucas rolled his eyes. "He's a cassanova. He will just take you to bed and
tomorrow, he'll be gone."

"Lucas, I don't think he is like that. I never heard him being a playboy prince.
Besides, he is known to be a very respectable man."

"Whatever Nicole, I still don't like him hanging out with you."

"Then how can I have a boyfriend if you are acting like that? You are over
protective. I'm twenty four years old Lucas, not a seven. I want to be married and
have kids. Besides I like him a lot."

Lucas rubbed his face with his hands forcefully.

"What?" Nicole asked.

"Nothing." Lucas' slump his shoulders. "What are you baking?"

"Oh, cupcakes for Carlos. He said he loves to eat my cupcakes."

Lucas groaned.

Samantha woke up at six in the morning. She dragged herself up. She felt so tired.
She slept for two and a half hours only. She had to be at the hotel function room
at eight this morning to greet the guests for their charity fundraising event. They
would be arriving this morning.

She felt awful and so tired. Her head was aching. This was a whole day event, but
the main highlight would be tonight. She wondered how she could manage today's
activities.

This was Lucas' fault. He stood her up last night. She kept on thinking what
happened to him. She had to talk to him and clarify things between them.

The fundraising event started at exactly eight in the morning. Samantha drank two
cups of coffee to overcome her tiredness. She managed to smile and wave often, and
posed pictures with the guests.

At around twelve, they had a lunch break. She excused herself and looked for Lucas.

She found him at the hotel dining restaurant with the same group he had at the
nightclub last night. They were having lunch. Lucas was sitting besides his cousin
Nicole.
Craig, her manager informed her this morning that Nicole Valiente managed the
hotel. The other guy was Rafael Valiente, Nicole's brother. The Valiente owned the
Royal Garden Hotel. The other woman was just starting her modelling career. Her
name was Natalie Monteiro, Lucas younger sister.

Samantha was at the restaurant's entrance. She was so hesitant in approaching

Lucas. She decided that she would just come back later. But deep inside she wanted
to approach him, to settle things now. Anyway, he was with his family, they would
be happy to meet her, knowing that they were reunited again. Samantha was sure that
Lucas already told his family about her.

She inhaled deeply and went towards Lucas and his family. She smiled and said.

"Hi."

Four pairs of eyes looked at her.

"Oh, hi!" Nicole said smiling back at her.

Lucas was frowning at her. "Hello, Miss Miller. What can we do for you?"

Samantha felt her blood drained from her body. She was embarrassed that Lucas
called her 'Miss Miller.'

Samantha forced herself to smile. "I just want to talk to Lucas, if you don't
mind."

"About what, Miss Miller? As you can see we are still having lunch. You can tell me
now what you want. Anyway, they are my family."

Samantha doesn't know what to say. She was supposed to ask Lucas what happened to
him last night and that she waited for him. But he seemed so cold now. He was
mocking her.

"I just want to invite you tonight for our Charity Fundraising event. It is open to
everyone. The Miss Universe's charitable platform is the fight against the HIV/AIDS
epidemic. The proceeds will go to this cause and creating awareness for HIV/AIDS
prevention, HIV testing, and access to medical care."

"That's nice." Natalie said and turned to Rafael. "Are we going, honey?"

"I'm not sure, darling. I'm going back to the office after lunch." Rafael replied.

Then Lucas eyed her boldly.

"Very well said Miss Miller. We'll see if we can attend later." Lucas was mocking
her again.

"Thank you. Sorry for bothering you. I have to go now, so you can continue with
your lunch." Samantha was so embarrassed. She went out of the restaurant as fast as
she could.

Later that evening, Lucas attended the Miss Universe Charity Fundraising Event.
Samantha saw him enter the hotel function room when she was having her speech.

After the program, Craig told her that Mr. Lucas Monteiro issued a One Million
Dollar check to the charity. Everyone was so ecstatic. Samantha saw Lucas at the
end of the room drinking wine and talking to a group of men.

"Lucas..."

Lucas saw Samantha. He raised his hand and signalled her to wait. But she said his
name again.

"Lucas..."

Then he excused himself and went towards her. "Miss Miller, when I say wait that
means you have to wait. Don't be too needy. Do you understand what I said?"
Samantha felt hurt and angry by Lucas' words and tone of voice. But she suppressed
what she felt. There were many guests in the room.

"Of course, I understand. I just want to say thank you for the check."

"That was nothing. Excuse me." Lucas turned his back at her and continued talking
to a group of men.

It was already eleven in the evening when the event was done. Samantha was so tired
she wanted to go to bed so badly. She already drank five cups of coffee and two
bottles of Gatorade since early morning.

She came out of the shower and getting ready to bed. She wore her favorite old worn
out cotton nightdress when someone knocked at her door.

"Who's there?" Samantha asked.

"Open the door, it's Lucas." Lucas shouted outside the door.

Samantha opened the door. "Lucas."

He looked at her eyes with intense desire. Then he was kissing her with carnal
craving, so wild and violent. He gathered her hair and pulled it with his right
hand. He tilted her head and slanted his mouth on hers. He was caressing her inner
mouth with his tongue, tasting and licking her. Her blood was boiling, she was on
fire. He sucked and nibbled her lips, hungrily until she tasted blood. Then Lucas
ran his mouth to her jaw down to her throat. He sucked her throat forcefully that
she cried and shouted. She pushed him away and rubbing her throat, but he was so
strong. He circled her in his arms again. Kissing her throat and licking the ache
away. She almost passed out of pleasure.

"Tell me, is this what you want?"

"Yes, Lucas, yes."

"Do you love me Samantha?"

"Oh yes, I love you so much Lucas."

Lucas ran his hands to her spine down to her butt then back again upwards to the
collars of her nighties. Then he tore her nighties forcefully splitting it in the
front all the way to its hem. She gasped. He discarded her nighties. Then he kissed
her throat, her breast and every inch of her body.

"Lucas please, I can't stand this anymore. Please don't ever stop. I will die if
you stop."

Then Lucas stopped kissing her. He straightened up and wiped his mouth. He smirked.

Samantha was shocked and staring at him. "Damn it Lucas, why did you stop!?"

Samantha's hands were restless. She started to unbutton his shirt but Lucas was so
quick. He stopped her.

"No!" Lucas said firmly. Then he pushed her on the bed forcefully and straddled
her. She was kicking him. "Behave! Then he slapped her butt so hard.

"Oh! That hurts so much. You sadist!"

He held her wrists above her with one hand.

"Shh..." Lucas said, calming Samantha. Then he removed her thong. He settled
himself between her legs. After a few seconds, he entered her so hard, deeply and
strongly. Samantha did her best not to cry out in pain. She gritted her teeth. Then
he started moving in and out. After a while, the pain was replaced by such
unexplainable pleasure. Both of them exploded together like firecrackers.

Afterwards, Lucas stood up and zipped his pants.

"Where are you going?" Samantha asked. She realized that she was all naked, and
Lucas was still fully dressed. She felt like a wanton woman.

"Back to my room."

"Please stay with me tonight, Lucas. We still need to talk."

"Not now Samantha. I'm not in the mood to listen."

"Just let me explain Lucas about why I lied to my parents before."

"You don't have to explain Samantha. I already know. My source covered everything."

"You had me investigated?"

"Yes. I know that your parents blamed you for the death of your brother. Since then
you tried to please your parents and do everything they wanted. You allowed them to
control your life!" Then Lucas continued. "Your love for me was not strong enough
to defend me from your parents. Instead you ruined me, ruined my trust and love for
you! You broke my heart Samantha."

Samantha was speechless and cried.

Then Lucas left.

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Chapter Eight
Samantha was crying so hard when Lucas left. She felt so alone and rejected. She
covered herself with a blanket and buried her face in a pillow.

She remembered the time her brother died. Everything was so clear. It seemed like
it happened yesterday. She was thirteen years old and was having an argument with
her mother.

"You can't go out Samantha, it's evening and the weather is not so good. Besides,
your dad and I are going out. We couldn't say no to the World Health Organization's
invitation. It's their annual anniversary and your dad was invited to speak."
Samantha's mother, the former Miss America, Hillar Miller said.

"Mom, it's Cassie's birthday party. She's my best friend! She will be sad if I
won't be there. Besides, I already bought a gift for her." Samantha said, showing
the big Spongebob stuff toy in her arms.

"You can give it to her tomorrow. Just not tonight. Didn't you hear me? The weather
is bad!" Mrs. Miller said angrily now. "Be an obedient girl Samantha, when I say
you don't go, that means you don't go, you stay at home and study your lessons. You
don't do well in school. You failed in your Math and Science subject in your first
grading. You aren't studying, instead you often hang out with your friends. And
when you are home, you are always facing your laptop."

"Okay, okay!" Samantha shouted and went back to her bedroom. She took her cell
phone and pressed a phone number.

"Hi Sam. Where are you?" A teenage boy said on the other line.

"Ken, I'm still at home. I can't go out, my mom won't let me. She said the weather
is bad." Samantha said to her sixteen year old first boyfriend.

"Yes, your mom is right. So that means that we have to postpone our date tonight."

"No, we can't, it's our first month anniversary." Samantha said.

"Yes, and you promise to give me your gift sweetie." Ken laughed at the other line.

"Yes Ken, I love you so much. I'm giving it to you tonight." Samantha said to Ken.

"I love you more Sam. I'll see you tomorrow then."

"No! My parents are going out. You can fetch me here at home. You can park at the
back of the house."

"Are you sure? But the weather is not so good. We can do this tomorrow Sam." Ken
answered.

"It's just a bit windy. I can't wait to see you and give you my gift. I'll call you
again when they're gone."

"Well... Okay, if that's what you really want." Ken said hesitantly.

Ken Reynolds, was a typical boy next door. A sixteen year old golden boy in his
senior high school. He was an average student. He was a lead singer and played
guitar in a school band. He was also very athletic. He played basketball at their
school and was awarded as most valuable player.

Samantha's best friend, Cassie Reynolds was Ken's younger sister. Samantha had a
crush on Ken the first time she saw him. Sam and Cassie were at the mall when they
bumped at Ken outside the Krispy Kreme stall. He was alone, and was eating Krispy
Kreme doughnuts. He had smudges on his mouth. He looked so cute eating the doughnut
and he was licking his lips. Samantha was so mesmerized looking at Ken. He was so
embarrassed being caught eating his favorite doughnut with smudges all over his
mouth.

Cassie introduced her to Ken. Samantha couldn't take her eyes off Ken. He looked so
cute. Ken smiled at her and shook her hand. When Ken left, Sam looked at her hand
and saw a Krispy Kreme white icing on her forefinger. She secretly licked it clean.
It was so delicious. Since then, Samantha has been in love with Krispy Kreme
doughnuts.
Since they met, Ken and Sam often saw each other whenever she was with Cassie. At
their house, in the mall, in the beach and other places. The Reynolds was a typical
American family. They were so close with each other, family oriented, God fearing,
very simple and belong to a Middle class family. Both of Ken's parents were
government employees.

"Ken, my parents had left already. You can fetch me now." Samantha said to Ken over
the phone.

"The weather is bad, it's really getting windy."

"It's only a wind Ken. We could hang out for only two hours."

"Well.... Okay, I'll be there in fifteen minutes."

Ken parked his car at the back of the Miller's house. Samantha went out of their
house immediately carrying the Spongebob Stuff Toy.

"Hey Sweetie, happy month anniversary." Ken said when Sam closed the passenger
door.

"Oh Ken, happy anniversary. I love you so much." Sam circled her arms around Ken's
neck and kissed him on his lips.

"Hmm... you smell so good sweetie. I love you more babe." Ken said deepening his
kiss. "We will continue making out later sweetie. The weather is really getting
bad. Let's go, okay?"

"Okay." Samantha said, still holding his arm.

"Is that my gift?" Ken asked looking at the Spongebod stuff toy.
"No. This is for Cassie's birthday."

"What? But Cassie's birthday will be next week? Oh no... you lied to your parents
babe. You are so bad!" Ken exclaimed.

"I have to. I want to be with you."

"Don't ever do that again babe, that is not good." Ken said.

"I'm sorry. I promise. I won't lie again."

"That's my girl." Ken smiled and touching Sam's cheek.

Ken parked his father's car at their garage. His parents were in a National
Government Convention in Washington DC and they wouldn't be coming home for two
days.

Ken guided Samantha at their basement, where Ken often hangs out with his friends.
He had his stuffs in there. His drums, guitar, bike, old books and others.

Ken kissed Samantha the moment he locked the door. Sam was so eager in his arms.
Kissing him back with hungry and wild kisses.

"Sam, slow down."

"I can't. I love you Ken. I want to be in your arms always."

"Me too babe. But, we have all the time in the world."
"Okay....." Samantha opened her bag and get something inside. "Here's my gift for
you Ken."

"Oh wow. What's inside?" Ken's eyes glowed, he looked so excited to see what was
the rectangular box.

"Open it." Samantha was so excited to see Ken's eager eyes.

"Oh my God! An iPhone!" Ken exclaimed.

"Yes, do you like it?"

"Samantha, this is very expensive! I can't take this."

"Well, not for us. I have five spare iPhones, and this is just one of them. I want
you to take it Ken."

"Are you sure? Your parents won't mind?"

"Of course not. Take it please."

"Okay. Thanks a lot Sam. I'll take good care of this. Promise." Ken kissed her. "I
have a gift also, but this is really cheap. I can't afford expensive things Sam. I
have limited allowance. But someday when I have a job, I will work hard to be rich.
I will give you whatever you want. I will buy you jewelries, furs, expensive
dresses, shoes and bags, anything you want."

"Ken, it doesn't matter. I don't want material things, all I want is you."

"Thank you sweetie. Turn around."

"Why?"
"Just turn around please."

"Okay." Samantha turned around, and Ken dragged her in front of a big mirror.

Both of them were now facing the big mirror. Then Ken got something from his jeans
front pocket. A silver necklace with a heart pendant. He clasped the necklace
around Samantha's neck.

"Oh Ken, this is so beautiful. I love it!"

"Sam, this is not expensive. This is all I can afford right now. But I want you to
know that this little heart here is a symbol of my love for you. I love you so
much."

"I love you so much Ken, happy anniversary." She kissed him and Ken kissed her
back.

Ken carried Sam on the old couch. They were now kissing so hot and passionately.
Ken was kissing her face, jaw and her throat. He was so gentle to her. They make
out and hugged each other tightly.

After two hours. The weather was getting worst. Ken was getting ready to take
Samantha home.

"Ken, your father's car is not in good condition for this weather. I'll just call
my brother to fetch me."

"But your parents will know that you are here in our house."

"It's okay, they will think I attended Cassie's birthday party."

"What? You made them think that Cassie was having a party tonight?"

"I'm sorry, I told you I lied. And I promise you I won't do it again."
"Okay. But please don't lie again Sam, that is not good."

"Of course, I know that Ken."

Samantha called his brother Rob. He was studying for his exams tomorrow. He was in
college and was taking up Political Science. He wanted to be a politician someday
like their dad.

"Sam! I thought you were in your room. Why are you at Cassie's house?"

"It's her birthday, okay. Come on Rob, get me now."

"The weather is so bad Sam. Why don't you stay there tonight?"

Sam rolled her eyes and looked at Ken.

"I can't. Mom and dad didn't know that I left the house."

"Then how did you get in there? The driver was not here, he was driving mom and dad
in the hotel."

"Yup. I'm sorry, I asked Ken to fetch me at the house."

"What? Are you dating him?"

"Ah... I'll tell you later, okay. Just fetch me now."

"Okay, I'll be there in a minute."

Samantha waited with Ken in the garage. The minutes turned for an hour. Samantha
wondered what took Rob so long. She called his cell phone but he was not answering.
Then two hours passed, three hours, and she was getting so worried. The weather was
getting worse every hour. Ken led her back to the basement and they slept on the
couch hugging each other.

At dawn, the weather was getting better. Ken took Samantha home. She was so
shocked. There were police cars, ambulance and media outside their house.

"What happened?" Ken said.

"I don't know." She went out of the car and Ken followed her.

"No Ken, just go home. It will be fine."

"Are you sure? I can help you explain to your parents."

"No please. Just go home. I love you."

"I love you too Sam."

Ken drove off and Sam was running towards the house. She went inside the house and
saw her mother crying hysterically and his dad was on his knees on the floor with
his hands on his head.

"What happened?" Samantha said and everyone looked at her.

"Oh dear, your brother died in a car accident last night." A family friend told
her.

Samantha paled and was so shocked by the news.

Oh my God! My brother is dead! I'm responsible for his death!

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Chapter Nine
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Chapter Nine

Samantha woke up feeling so tired and awful. She cried almost the whole night
thinking about the past. Everything came back like a nightmare that kept on
haunting her. Her brother's death. Her break up with Ken and her betrayal with
Lucas.

She couldn't forget Lucas face when he told her how she ruined his life, trust and
love. He was a bitter man and he couldn't forgive her. She was a jerk believing
that they could forgive and forget what happened four years ago and give their love
a second chance. He just wanted revenge. He wanted to inflict pain on her, to hurt
her and ruin her life.

She was so stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Lucas could never love her again. She had to put
it in her mind always. She had to move on and start thinking about herself. She
should stop thinking about Lucas. She should stop loving him.

She looked at her Gucci watch, it was still six in the morning. She called her
manager, Craig.

"What is it Sam?"

"Craig, I need your help. I can't stand being here anymore. I want to transfer to
another hotel. Any hotel as long as it's far away from here."

"Why? What happened?"

"I'll explain later. Please help me get out of here, now." Samantha couldn't help
it. Her tears started to fall and she was crying again.

"Oh my god, are you crying? Are you okay Sam?"

"Yes. Just get me out of here."

"Okay. Pack your things. I will settle the bill downstairs and I'll fetch you in
your room, okay?"

"Thank you."
After thirty minutes, Samantha and her manager left the hotel.

Lucas woke up late. He kept on thinking about Samantha. What he did was
unforgivable. He shouldn't have done what he did to her. He was brutally having sex
with her. He hurt her. He used her. She begged for his forgiveness. She begged for
his love.

Yes, he dreamed of vengeance, destroying her and made her beg and crawl. But now
that he achieved his motives, he wasn't happy. He felt he was carrying more weights
on his shoulder. Everything was not right.

He was thinking of going back to her room and asked for her forgiveness. But on
second thought, maybe it would just implicate that he was weak. Besides she
deserves it. Really? Did she really deserve it?

He was thinking also of Nicole. She was having a date with the prince. Did she
sleep with him? Are they in bed together? He hated the thought of Nicole falling
for that Prince.

Lucas was in the hotel lobby looking for Nicole. Yesterday afternoon he tried the
high-powered jet ski that Rafael was talking about. He was not so impressed. Right
now, he planned on going scuba diving. He was hoping Nicole could join her.

He saw Nicole in the hotel restaurant. She was talking to the chefs. She excused
herself when she saw Lucas and went towards him.

"Good morning. Did you sleep well?" Nicole greeted Lucas.

"Not so." He hugged her.

"Why not?" She hugged him back.

"I was thinking about you." Lucas stared at her eyes, he was testing her reaction.

"What about?" Nicole frowned.

"About your date last night. How was it?"

"Well, I enjoyed it so much. I learned a lot about him."

"Did you sleep with him?"

"What? Of course not. I have to know him better first." Nicole smiled.

Lucas was so relieved then he continued. "How about going to the beach right now?
We could go scuba diving."

"I can't. Dad and mom are coming. They will arrive in a minute."

"Really? That's great. I will wait for them too. I want to ask Uncle Draco about
our 'cousin' thing."

Nicole smiled. "Luc, you can't do anything about it anymore, Rafael and Natalie are
so much in love. You can't separate them. It's like moving Mt. Everest to Mars."

"I just want to clarify some things."

"Okay. I'm sure dad can explain to you clearly.... Oh! Lucas, I almost forgot...
Samantha Miller and her manager checked out today. They cancelled their one-week
booking. I wonder why."

I know why. Lucas thought.

After a few minutes, Nicole's parents, Draco Valiente and Emily Lawrence Valiente
arrived at the hotel. Lucas and Nicole greeted them at the hotel lobby. They hugged
and kissed Nicole, then Lucas.

"Hello Lucas, nice to see you young man." Draco hugged Lucas and tapped his
shoulder.

"Hello Uncle Draco, Aunt Emily." Lucas kissed her aunt's cheek.

"We've been in New York yesterday. We spent our day with your parents in your
mansion." Emily Valiente said and settled herself together with the rest on the
hotel's couch.

"That's great." Lucas answered.

"Yes. Your father was worried about Rafael and Natalie. We settled everything."
Draco Valiente said.

"And? What was settled now?" Nicole asked.

"We decided to let their love grow. Rafael and Natalie love each other so much. If
you traced the family roots, both of you are not related at all, by blood or in the
Law of God or in the Law of the Nation." Draco explained and he continued.

"My grandmother Isabel Valiente got married at an early age. Her first husband was
a soldier. He was killed in a war. He had a third degree cousin named Mariana, who
had a daughter named Anna, your grandmother Lucas.... Mariana got sick, so she left
Anna to Isabel's care. Anna was twelve years old at that time."

"Isabel's biological son from her second marriage, Raphael, who is my father, was
already married at that time, and was living in another country. So, he doesn't
have much interaction with Anna."

"There were no adoption or legalities made for Anna. My father and Anna did not
treat each other as siblings. Anna was more of my grandmother's companion. She was
even paid for her services."

"Actually, this was our fault, Enrique and I. We were so close. We were best
friends, like brothers. Because of our closeness, we call ourselves cousins even
though we were not. It was like an endearment. Then our kids followed. So, what
happened? The kids got confused."

"So that means, Rafael and Natalie are not related at all, and you approved of
their relationship?" Lucas asked.

"Yes, including your parents. Your father disagreed at first because he thought
Mariana was the third degree cousin of Isabel, instead of her first husband."
"So, everything is settled now." Nicole said.

"Yes, and to avoid confusion, you should avoid using the endearment cousin. Because
you are not cousins, and people would get confused and misunderstood your
relationship." Emily said.

"And I still can call you Aunt or Uncle?" Lucas asked.

"Yes, it doesn't matter. Some people used that even they are not related." Draco
explained.

"That's great. At last it was settled." Nicole answered.

"Yes, I'm so glad." Lucas smiled so happily.

Lucas went scuba diving with Nicole in the morning. He felt so happy being with
her. Now that everything was clear about their family's relationship, he was very
happy. He decided that he had to talk to Nicole this evening.

In the afternoon, Lucas was with Rafael. They went to see Rafael's new hi tech
private jet and even flew the jet together. Lucas was impressed and decided to
trade in his old private jet.

That evening, everybody had dinner at the Valiente Mansion in California. A driver
drove Nicole and Lucas to the Mansion.

Lucas couldn't take his eyes off Nicole. She was so beautiful in her black satin
dress. Her long shiny blond hair made her look more beautiful. She had a perfect
skin, so flawless and her body was so hot and gorgeous. He wanted to touch and kiss
all of her body. She was a perfection. Very much his ideal woman.

He always had a secret crush on Nicole but he kept it to himself. He didn't want to
be scolded by his mom or dad because he really thought they were cousins. He loved
being with her always. She was like an angel, a princess, a fairy and a goddess.
Everything felt good when Nicole was around. He adored her so much, he even wanted
to kiss her footsteps.

When he was in high school, he was very careful in dating anyone. He didn't want
Nicole to know that he was dating and took interest to any other girl. Even though
he thought they were cousins, but he still wanted to project the perfect guy for
her. Nicole's manner of dressing was simple and nerdy. To be a perfect match for
her Lucas was dressing up simple and nerdy also. Even when Lucas was in college, he
didn't date much, not until he met Samantha.

Samantha opened his eyes. His obsession for Nicole stopped. He realized that he
could love another woman. But what happened was so disappointing. Samantha betrayed
him. It made him realize that Nicole was the only perfect woman for him.
Unfortunately, she was his cousin.

His feelings for Nicole got intense. He was looking forward in seeing Nicole in
every family gatherings and parties. Every time they meet she became more beautiful
and his feelings for her became an obsession. He decided he had to stop what he
felt and avoid seeing her. For two years he avoided attending family occasions, to
control his feelings. Every time he knew that Nicole would attend, he wouldn't come
and vice versa.

Seeing her again at the hotel intensified his cravings for her. He wanted her so
badly, it was like a fever without a cure, a thirst that can never be quenched and
a hunger that cannot be filled.

Her father's revelation about their real relationship was a gift from heaven. His
happiness was unexplainable. Now, he could have Nicole for himself. Be with here
forever and always.

They were having fun after dinner at Valiente Mansion. They were dancing and
singing. Lucas was always holding Nicole's hand, arm or waist. He didn't mind what
others think. Rafael even raised his eyebrows when Lucas hugged Nicole so tightly
while dancing slow music. Nicole didn't seem to mind. She also embraced Lucas.

At around ten in the evening, the driver took Nicole and Lucas back to the hotel.
Inside the hotel, Lucas accompanied Nicole to her room. Nicole was surprised when
Lucas kissed her the moment he closed the door.

"Lucas, what are you doing?"

Lucas didn't stop kissing Nicole. He was deepening the kiss, and holding Nicole in
his arms so tightly. Nicole started pushing him so hard. "Lucas stop, please!"

But Lucas didn't want to stop, he kissed Nicole's jaw, then her throat like a mad
man.

"Nicole, I love you so much. I can't stop. I want you, I need you so much."

"Lucas, please stop!" Nicole was crying already. "Stop, stop, please, stop, you're
scaring me."

Lucas stopped. "Shh... don't cry baby." He was wiping her tears away with his
kisses, licking her tears.

"Lucas, what are you doing? You are acting weird."

"Nicole, listen to me baby. I love you. Now that everything is clear between us not
being cousins, we could be together, forever my love."

"I don't understand you. What do you mean?"

"I love you so much Nicole. Don't you love me?"

"Of course, I love you Lucas."

"Then, let's get married. Come with me in New York."

"What? Married? I can't! That's disgusting."

Lucas felt his blood drained from his body. "What do you mean disgusting?"

"We are cousins."

Lucas became angry. "Haven't you heard what your dad said, we are not cousins!"

"But we are friends. I can't marry you."

"Why because of that Prince? Nicole, I can give you anything you want. Everything.
Just tell me what you want, and I'll give it to you. If you want me to change, I'll
change for you. Anything Nicole."

"Lucas, that's not the point. I love you, but not the way you were thinking. I love
you as a brother, a friend, a cousin. But not as a lover or a boyfriend."

Lucas was so hurt. He paled and felt so stunned. "Then I will make you love me.
I'll do what you want. Tell me how to make you love me."

"Oh Lucas... what happened to you. You are scaring me."

"Please Nicole, I'm begging you. Please love me. I'll do everything to have your
love. I've been loving you for so long baby, please be mine." Lucas was kneeling in
front of Nicole, begging for her love.

"I can't, I just can't. I don't feel anything other than friendship for you Lucas.
Besides, I like Carlos a lot."

"Tell me, what is it in him that I don't have? His title?"

"No, Lucas. I don't care about the title. It's just that, we have an electricity or
a spark between us. When I see him, I could picture him as my husband and the
father of my kids. And whatever I do, wherever I go, he is always in my mind. I
can't stop thinking about him."

Lucas felt his world collapsed.

"I know what you felt for me is just a sisterly thing, Lucas. You are confused with
your feelings right now. You saw Samantha after a long time. You became so angry
and tried to erase any feelings you have for her. What happened, you tried to
divert your feelings towards me. Lucas, stop controlling your mind, listen to your
heart. You are very angry at her because you still love her so much."

Lucas realized what Nicole said, but he still refused to acknowledge the truth. Go
to hell, Samantha Miller!

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Chapter Ten

Finally the plane landed. Samantha was a bit tired after a sixteen-hour travel.
Thirteen hours from New York JFK airport to Hongkong then another three hours from
Hongkong to her destination point the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Samantha and her team were the last one to disembark the plane. She fixed her hair
and retouched her makeup. Her personal assistant Bernie put her Miss Universe crown
on her head and pinned her sash around her. Then they were set to go.

"Welcome to the Philippines Miss Miller. Mabuhay!" The flight stewardess said.

"Salamat. Salamat." Samantha said. Her manager, Craig taught her the two Filipino
words that she should use often while she was in the Philippines. Salamat means
thank you. Mahal Kita means I Love You.

The Miss Universe Pageant Night would be held in Manila, Philippines. Samantha and
the 126 Miss Universe contestants arrived in Manila two weeks before the Pageant.
There was a list of itineraries that they had to finish like medical missions,
charity fundraising events, give donations to typhoon victims and implement the
program to fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Samantha had been very busy since her traumatic encounter with Lucas Monteiro a
month ago. And now, she learned her lessons well. She was smarter, stronger and
tougher. She wouldn't be intimidated and put down by anyone, especially by Lucas
Monteiro. She despised him!

Samantha was waving the crowd and smiling when she was in the arrival area of the
NAIA. There were banners saying "We Love You, Samantha Millers." The crowd was
shouting her name, smiling and waving at her too. There were a lot of press people
from different TV networks and newspapers. A little chubby girl with a crown and
sash 'Little Miss Philippines' greeted her. She put a Sampaguita garland around
Samantha's neck.

"Hello po." The little girl said. "Welcome to the Philippines."

"Oh! Thank you little girl. You are so cute." Samantha gently pinched her cute
chubby cheeks.
Then there were media people asking about her trip, her love life, his father who
was a senator, her favorite food and other things. She answered everyone nice with
smiling face.

The weather was so warm and the Filipino people were so warm hearted. She instantly
loved the people and the place. She realized how many people love her. She didn't
need someone like Lucas Montero in her life. She had to move on and enjoy life. She
was young, smart and talented. She had a lot to offer to the world.

She used to be a jerk, hard headed, stupid, naive, liar, disobedient and others.
But now, she would prove to everyone especially to herself that she learned her
lessons well. She swore she would stand up and prove her worth as a woman.

She smiled and waved some more. She shouted. "Mahal ko kayo!" Everyone cheered at
her.

They checked in at the Manila Hotel. She was in her room when her manager knocked.

"Come in Craig."

"Thanks. So here's your activity tomorrow."

"Okay."

"At 8am, you have a courtesy call with the Philippine President at Malacaῆang
Palace. Then a press conference at 10am back here in the hotel function room. Then
in the afternoon, you will join the girls in a medical mission at Tondo, Manila. In
the evening, you have an interview with Miss Korina Sanchez of ABS CBN TV Network.

"Okay. Thanks Craig.

The following morning, Samantha met the Philippine President Benigno Aquino Jr. She
found out that he was single. The media people were teasing them to have a date
since they were both singles. Samantha just smiled and waved to the press.

At ten in the morning, she had a press conference together with the organizers of
the Miss Universe Organization. She was already used to press conferences. She
often does this in every country she visited.

"Do you have a boyfriend Miss Miller?"A reporter asked.

"No."

"Why is it that a beautiful woman like you don't have a boyfriend Miss
Miller?"Another from the press people asked her.

"Being the Miss Universe title holder doesn't mean that every guy would fall in
love with you. Miss Universe is not just about beauty, but how we women carry
ourselves, to be independent, strong and confident. We must learn to voice out our
choices and opinions as women."

"How do you maintain being the perfect Miss Universe? A famous TV reporter asked.

"I'm not perfect. Nobody is perfect except God. I'm just a typical woman who has
flaws and failings. I have lots of mistakes. Part of being young is making
mistakes. But, the most important thing is how you learned from these mistakes.
Accept it and strive not to commit the same mistakes again. Life is tough, but we
must be tougher. If we fall, rise up again, never give up and never surrender."

Then everyone clapped their hands.

After lunch, Samantha and her manager rest for a while. Then at one in the
afternoon, they went to a gym in Tondo, Manila to join the Medical Mission Team.
Some of the beauty contestants were there along with volunteer doctors, nurses and
other health care personnel.

The place was crowded with indigent people. Mostly kids and old people. Samantha
smiled at them and shook their hands.

A group of health care personnel greeted them and showed them to a small closed
area at the end of the gym. There were monoblock chairs and tables with electric
fan.

"You can stay here for a while Mr. Cooper and Miss Miller. The medical mission head
will join you in a minute."

"Thanks." Samantha said.

A minute after, a gorgeous very handsome blond doctor who looked like the young
Brad Pitt arrived in a doctor's gown. Samantha looked up, her eyes widened.

"Ken?"

"Hello Sam."

"Oh my god! I can't believe seeing you here!" Sam hugged Ken tightly.

"Believe it." Ken hugged her back then released her.

"Oh, this is my manager Craig Cooper. Craig, this is Ken Reynolds, I mean Dr.? Dr.
Ken Reynolds." Ken nodded.

"Nice meeting you Mr. Cooper." Ken shook Craig's hand.

"It's nice to meet you too Dr. Reynolds." Craig said.

Samantha couldn't believe seeing Ken after a long time. Of all places, they met in
the Philippines.

"Oh god! How come you are here Ken?"

"I'm with the Medical Mission Group of Hospitals in the United States. Our group
tied up with the Miss Universe Organization, that's why I'm here. We will be doing
this until the Pageant is over. I know one of these days we will meet again, Sam."
He smiled at her.

"We sure did." Samantha said. "Are you based in New York?"

"Yes. I'm connected at New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and

Cornell. I'm a cardiologist."

"Wow, very impressive. How's Cassie? I've never heard of her since I entered
college."

"She's in Singapore. She married a Singaporean businessman."

"Oh! I really missed her."

"You can call her later this evening if you want. But now, you can help me both
attend the patients."

"Okay, but I think I'll join the girls. They have their own quarter there at the
other side." Craig said. "So, both of you could talk. I know you have a lot of
catching up to do."

Samantha looked from Craig to Ken.

"Well, if that's what you like Mr. Cooper."

"Okay, I'll see you later Samantha."

Ken showed Samantha inside a container van which was transformed to a clinic. It
was air conditioned. A table was placed in the center, probably Ken's table. A
narrow bed in the far end of the room. A male nurse was in the room, and had his
own little table beside the door.

"Justin, this is Samantha Miller." Ken said to the nurse.

"Hello, Miss Miller. Nice meeting you."

"Hi Justin."

"Samantha will stay here inside. She's my girlfriend. Treat her nicely." Ken said.

"What? Your girlfriend.?" Samantha asked Ken.

"We haven't officially broken up. So, that means you are still my girlfriend."

"You are crazy Ken."

"Why? I thought you don't have a boyfriend. It was all over the news that you are
single and available."

Samantha just smiled at him and shrugged her shoulders. Justin was amused at the
beautiful couple inside the room.

All afternoon, the patients were coming in and out of Ken's clinic. A nurse outside
the room did the usual nursing assessment: T-P-R-BP-wght for the patients with
cardiovascular problems. Then Justin did the electrocardiogram for Ken to read and
give medical diagnosis to the patient. Afterwards he gave prescriptions and
medications for treatment.

Samantha assisted Justin from time to time in helping the patients lie on the
narrow bed for ECG and even helped in the 12-Lead ECG placement.

Later that afternoon, Justin placed a box of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on Ken's table.

"Oh my god! You still love that?" Samantha asked Ken.

"As Always."

"Me too."

They eat together, giving some also to Justin. Samantha felt happier now that she
met Ken again. He was still the same. Boyish, good looking, caring, funny and
loving.

She didn't want to give meaning to Ken's teasing her as his girlfriend. She had
been burned. She didn't want to be broken hearted again. She just wanted to be
happy and enjoy life.

Later that evening, she had dinner with Ken at the hotel. Then he waited for her to
finish her interview with Miss Korina Sanchez of ABS CBN TV Network.

Finally, the interview was over. She went towards Ken and together they went to the
hotel's garden. They were talking and sipping wine.

"I'm really sorry about what happened between us Ken. That night was really
unforgettable."

"I feel guilty about it, Sam. I was with you when your brother died. It was partly
my fault."

"No, it wasn't your fault. Actually, I blamed myself for it. Since I was 13, I've
always been living in guilt. I tried so much to please my parents, my only way of
saying how sorry I am that I killed my own brother."

"Don't blame yourself too much Sam. It was not your fault. Your brother was at
fault too. He was using a headset while driving. He didn't hear the horn of the six
wheeler truck."

"I don't know, Ken, but thank you so much for saying that. I made a lot of terrible
mistakes in my life. I was stupid and hard-headed. I learned my lessons now."

"I hope you didn't consider our past relationship part of your mistakes."

"Never. You are the best thing that ever happened to me. You are a wonderful
person. Even though I hurt you by ignoring your text messages, your phone calls,
and even ignoring you whenever we meet, but you still understand and care for me.
Like now, when we see each other again, you welcomed me with open arms and hugged
me tightly, you don't have bitterness in your heart, you didn't inflict pain or
revenge on me."

"I can see that you've been through a lot of pain Sam. You can tell me all about
it. I will listen and understand your pain."

"Yes, I've been hurt by someone. I'll tell you about it Ken, but not now."

"I understand. Just take your time, Sam. I'm here to listen when you are ready."

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Chapter Eleven

Samantha inhaled deeply. She was now aboard on the plane back to New York. Two
nights ago, she turned over her crown to Miss Thailand, who was now the new Miss
Universe title holder. Samantha smiled to herself. She had done her duty for her
country and for the world. Now it was her turn to do what she dreamed of doing. She
wanted to apply what she learned in Harvard and become an entrepreneur.

She thought of Ken. His stay in the Philippines extended for a week. They would
extend their medical mission to the other parts of the Philippines. Specifically
those areas affected by the recent typhoon in the country.

Samantha and Ken were dating but they kept everything so slow. She told him about
Lucas and his revenge. Ken understood what Samantha went through. He didn't want to
pressure Samantha into another relationship.

"You don't deserve it Sam. You were only eighteen, still so young. Mostly at that
age, girls still turn to their parents for decisions, for guidance and protection.
You still didn't know much about doing the right thing."

"It seemed Lucas didn't know that. I was torn between my love for Lucas and my
family. When I saw my parents so upset seeing the headlines in the newspaper
tabloid, it seemed like the clock turned back to the time when my brother died.
They were blaming me, pointing and swearing at me. I was emotionally hurt so I
went to my room but my mother followed me. She slapped me, pulled my hair so hard
and pushed me. My head was hit on the side table. I thought I might passed out. But
she never stopped. She beat me so hard with a metal belt buckle hitting me with it
and hurting me so badly that I finally passed out. I never told anyone about this,
only you Ken. My dad didn't even know about this. Mom was a terror when she was
angry. Since then, she kept on hitting me in just a single mistake. She said I have
to be perfect in return for killing my brother."

"Oh god, Sam. That was terrible!" Ken said.

"I know, but it was my fault. She was right, I killed my brother."

"No, Sam. You don't deserve this. You've been hurt by your mother and now by
Lucas."

"Lucas hurt me because I hurt him. I was still sleeping at the Harvard dormitory
when my mom arrived that morning. She came in the room ahead of dad. She suddenly
pulled my hair and slapped me so hard. Then she rumpled the newspaper in my face.
She called me names, very bad names. She threatened me. I have to stop seeing Lucas
or else she would make sure that I would suffer. Lucas would suffer too and his
family. She kept on saying about their connections and ruin him. She was punishing
me."

"Oh Sam. Did your mother still hurt you now?" Ken asked.

"Not anymore. I gave my mother what she wanted. She wanted me to excel in
everything, and I did it. When I got the Miss Universe crown, she mellowed down.
She asked for my forgiveness. She regretted what she did to me. I forgave her,
she's my mother and I love her so much. I understood that she was in pain and
depressed at that time of losing my brother. She was the opposite of what she was
now, she became supportive to me and let me decide for myself. She gave advises but
she let me do what I want to do in life. She respected me now and gave me freedom."

"Sam, I admire you for your courage. Thank you so much for telling me these. I can
feel your pain. Right now, I'm hurting for you. I don't want you getting hurt
anymore Sam. I'll do anything to protect you, to make you happy and live life to
the fullest. I want you to remove that guilt of killing your brother. You were not
responsible for it. He was at an unfortunate time and place. I believe everything
happened for a reason."

"Thank you for the encouragement Ken. I'm so happy that I see you again."

"Me too Sam. I've been waiting for this moment, seeing you again, talking to you,
and hopefully having you in my arms again."

"Ken..."

"I never stopped loving you Sam. I was hurt when you suddenly avoided me after the
incident. But I understood what you went through. I felt guilty about it to. I
decided to gave you time to heal and overcome your depression. Instead of hurting,
I focused myself to become a good man for you, Sam. I studied hard to become a
successful doctor. I'm not as rich as Lucas Monteiro but I will strive so hard to
give you a very comfortable life."

"Thank you, Ken. But there's a lot of things I want to do first. I have to move on
and set up my own career. I want to prove something for myself. Successful,
fulfilled and happy."

"I understand, Sam. I'm not pressuring you into a serious relationship. What you
can offer me now is enough for me. I just want to be with you."

"Oh Ken. You are so wonderful." Sam hugged Ken so tightly.

Lucas was at his office in New York. He was staring at the giant billboard of
Samantha at the other building. She was very beautiful and he hurt her so bad!

It was four months since the last time he saw Samantha. Actually, he didn't want to
think about it. He was making love with her in rage. He was angry at her of
breaking his heart. He wanted her to pay for the hurt she inflicted on him. But was
it really worth it?

All these revenge plan was worthless. It just proved that he was very shallow. A
bitter man. For christ's sake she was a woman! He took advantage of her
vulnerability. He was a beast! He was not fair to her.

He decided he had to do something about this guilt. He had to talk to her and ask
for her forgiveness. He had to do anything for her to forgive him. He couldn't
sleep thinking about what he did. He felt like a monster, a demon and a beast for
doing it. He had sex with her like she was a whore!

Lucas revelation of his love for Nicole that night made them so aloof with each
other. He remembered leaving the hotel without even saying goodbye to her. He was
hurt and she was angry at him.

Two months ago was his mother's birthday, the ever beautiful and sophisticated
Sophia Castello Monteiro. The Valiente family joined the celebration at the
Monteiro Mansion here in New York. Lucas was able to talk to Nicole and settled
their differences.

"Nicole, I'm really sorry for what I did."

"It's okay, Luc. I understand."

"Thank you. I promised you, Nicole, I accepted it already that we are not for each
other. It hurts at first, but now I'm recovering."

Nicole smiled at Lucas. "You will find the right woman for you. Someone who really
loves you for who you are. And someone you really love. What you feel for me is not
really love, Luc. You might think that you loved me because I was off-limits,
forbidden. You knew you couldn't have me because I was your cousin. You are the
type of person that love the chase, the challenge and to win all the time."

Then Nicole moved closer to Lucas. "As I told you the last time we met, why don't
you assess yourself, Luc and your feelings for me. Do you really love me or is it
Samantha you love?"

She circled him. "You were so bitter at her. You wanted revenge and to hurt her so
much. You couldn't accept in yourself that you still love her because you couldn't
stop thinking about her.... You hated her so much because you couldn't erase her
image in your mind... You wanted to take revenge because you still love her and she
didn't love you in return. You couldn't be bitter to her if you haven't felt
something for her. You are a smart guy, figure it out, Luc. The more you hate, the
more you love."

Lucas knew Nicole was right. Since the last time he saw Samantha, he couldn't stop
thinking of her. Instead of being hurt of Nicole's rejection, he was insanely awake
every night thinking of Samantha. What she was doing, who she was with and where
she was. Damn!

"I think you are right Nicole. You help me realized some things."

"It's because I know you Luc. You are my best friend!"

"Oh god. I hurt her. She might never forgive me anymore."

"She will. Love will find a way. Just give her time to heal a little." Nicole
smiled at Lucas and they hugged each other.

"So how's your prince?"

"Lucas, stop calling him prince. His name is Carlos, okay?"

"I'm sorry. So how's your relationship with Carlos now?

"I will be going to Spain next week. I'm meeting his family."

"Oh! Seriously?"

"Yes, seriously." Nicole smiled.

"My little cousin, you must be in love. I am happy for your. Hope you will find
happiness with him." Lucas hugged her.

"Yes, thank you so much, Lucas."

They were talking like best friends again. Rafael and Natalie joined them. Lucas
felt so happy that everything between him and Nicole were back to normal again.

Back to the present, Lucas opened his desk drawer. He took a piece of paper and
looked at the address and phone number. It's time to see her again. Lucas thought.

Samantha was in her office. She was studying the sample of textiles on her desk
with her personal assistant, Karen Davis.

"These are perfect for our clothing designs. We need to order 100 rolls each of
these from the suppliers."

"Okay, I'll make the PO."

"Make sure that the textile codes are correct, Karen."

"Sure. Anyway, Mrs. Hamilton called. She asked if we could deliver the second batch
of their order tomorrow, instead of next week. The dresses were selling like hot
cakes."

"Wow, that's amazing. Tell her we will do our best. Thanks Karen."

Samantha started her Glitz Fashion Company two months ago. She was surprise of the
instant success of her company. Everyone was supportive. Her family, relatives,
friends, contacts from the fashion industry, celebrity friends and political
connections.

She was supplying different types of women clothes in department stores and fashion
boutiques in New York. Her mother and other close friends helped her set up the
business. Her dad's accountant processed the business licensing, permits and taxes.
A close friend of her who was a designer joined her in the business and at the same
time, Samantha hired five newly graduate fashion designers. At first, she bought
ten hi powered sewing machines and hired ten skilled sewers. But because of so many
orders, they added another ten sewing machines and skilled sewers. They rented a
warehouse at Brooklyn and renovated the place.

Samantha really dream of having her own boutique or a department store someday. But
she was taking one step at a time. She knew that she would be able to meet her
dream someday.
Occasionally, she did modelling stuff. She understood that was part of being a
former Miss Universe. She joined Victoria Secret Fashion shows, posed in
Cosmopolitan Magazine, Elle, Vogue and other famous magazines. She appeared on TV.
She was invited to guest at Oprah Winfrey Show and Ellen DeGeneres Show. To expound
her connections, Samantha often attend celebrity events, elite parties and even
political events. She was also active in joining charitable fundraising events.

Ken was already in New York and very busy with his patients. But they often found
time to be with each other. They still dated and were always together in every
event that Samantha attended. People see them as a couple because of their
closeness.

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Cast:

Sean O'Pry as Lucas Monteiro

Candice Swanepoel as Samantha Miller

Kristen Stewart as Nicole Valiente

Zac Efron as Ken Reynolds

Chase Crawford as Rafael Valiente

Anna Kendrick as Natalie Monteiro

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Chapter Twelve
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Chapter Twelve

"Sam, there's a truckload of roses for you outside. The florist asked where to put
them." Karen asked.

"What? From whom."

"From Mr. Lucas Monteiro."

Samantha instantly became angry. "Tell the florist to send it back to the sender. I
won't accept it. Or better yet, send it to the cemetery." She gritted her teeth.

"What a waste. Those are imported roses and very expensive."

"A single rose or a truckload of roses, is still the same. I don't want to accept
anything from that man. I hate him."

"Okay. I'll tell the florist that you won't accept it."

Samantha lean on her chair.

Why is he doing this? What does he want from me? He had his revenge already! Why
send me roses? He want to hurt me more? Or he isn't satisfied and wanted to inflict
more pain on me. What a sadist and a beast! I wouldn't let him hurt me again. I
suffered too much already. Samantha thought.

She continued doing her work. They have lots of orders but her workers and machines
were not enough to meet the demands of the costumers. The company had insufficient
funds to buy more sewing machines and hire additional workers. They just started
and their cash were invested in capital expenditures like machineries, equipments,
leasehold improvements and others. They need someone to invest in their business.

A few minutes after, Samantha's personal cell phone rang. She looked at the number,
it was unregistered in her phonebook. Who could this be?

"Hello." Samantha answered her cell phone.

"Samantha." The caller said.

The voice was so familiar. Samantha knew instantly that it was Lucas Monteiro on
the other line.
"What do you want?" She said firmly.

"I just wonder why you didn't accept the flowers."

"I'm still alive Mr. Monteiro. If you want me dead, send a bomb instead."

"I don't want you dead, for christ's sake Samantha! It was a peace offering, saying
I'm so sorry for what I did to you. And what's that about the formalities? So, you
are calling me Mr. Monteiro now?"

"You started it Mr. Monteiro, remember? How you humiliated me in front of your
family, Mr. Monteiro?"

"I'm so sorry. Samantha please, let's talk about these things tonight. Let's have
dinner."

"I can afford to buy my own dinner, Mr. Monteiro. You don't need to sweet talk me.
It won't work."

"So, tell me. What do want me to do. I'll do anything so you can forgive me."

"If you want an apology. I will give it to you. I'm only human. If God can forgive,
why can't I? I'm not like you Mr. Monteiro, who is such a bitter and unforgiving
man." Samantha paused, then said. "I will accept your apology, in one condition.
Stay. Away. From. Me." Samantha said emphasizing her last four words.

Lucas groaned. "I can't do that, Samantha."

"Then you are not forgiven. Stay away from me. I hate you, Mr. Monteiro. How I wish
I've never met you. Don't call me again or send me anything. I will hate you more
if you do that." Samantha turned off her iPhone.

She hated him so much. She promised herself not to fall in his charms again. Then
she turned on her iPhone again and pressed Ken's phone number.
Lucas was brooding in his office. He was staring at Samantha's billboard.

"I'm sorry. What am I gonna do with you, huh?" Lucas was talking to the big
billboard of Samantha across his office. He was leaning at the office glass window.
"You will only forgive me if I stay away from you, that's insane! I can't stay away
from you, sweetheart. You are always in my mind. I thought I loved Nicole, but all
along, it was still you. Don't hate me baby, have mercy on me, I'm a desperate man.
I want you in my arms again. Please give me another chance!"

Somebody coughed. Lucas suddenly turned around and saw his father, Enrique Montero
standing a few steps away from the door.

"What was that all about?" Lucas father, Enrique said.

Lucas felt so embarrassed. His face turned red.

"Are you talking to the billboard? I didn't raise you to be a coward son, talk to
the girl in person."

Lucas groaned and sat down on his chair. "What do you want dad?"

"Son, are you seeing Samantha Miller again?"

"Yes. No. I don't know. We were together in California. But it didn't turn out
right. I did something terrible. And now, she doesn't want to see me again. I sent
her flowers but she wouldn't accept it. She said she will only forgive me if I
stay away from her."

"You mean you still have feelings for her, all this time? She hurt you son and
ruined you."

"I don't care dad. I don't give a damn if she hurt me or not. I just wanted her to
forgive me and give me another chance." Lucas said firmly to his dad. He knew his
dad didn't like the idea of him seeing Samantha again.
"Son, I honestly don't like you seeing her again. But I respect your decision. If
that's what you want. It's your life and I want you to be happy."

"Thanks dad. But she wouldn't see me again."

"Really? You are very clever son, find a way. Use your connections." Enrique
smirked.

The following morning, Lucas read the newspaper headlines. At the lower corner was
a column about Samantha and her so-called boyfriend, Dr. Ken Reynolds. Lucas
suddenly became angry and throw the newspaper in the trash can. He was jealous of
the doctor. How easy for her to find someone else. She said she loved him four
months ago. She would do anything and everything to prove her love for him. Now,
she was dating someone exclusively. He wanted to kill that doctor and kidnapped
Samantha. He would tie her on his bed so she couldn't escape and meet with that
damn doctor! Well, maybe he should do that. But no, he wouldn't stoop to that
level. She would hate him more and won't ever forgive him.

His intercom buzzed.

"Mr. James Hardy is here Sir." Lucas secretary said.

"Show him in."

Mr. James Hardy was a private investigator of the Monteiro's. He investigated

Samantha and her family before. Mr. Hardy was Lucas' source in finding the real
reasons why Samantha dumped him four years ago.

Mr. Hardy was a very resourceful man. His investigations was mostly reliable and
accurate.

"Good morning Boss. I already have the results."

"Okay, that's good."

Mr. Hardy sitted on a chair infront of Lucas' desk and took a file from his attaché
case.
"The report here says that Dr. Ken Reynolds was Miss Miller's first boyfriend."

"So, Dr. Reynolds was the jerk, who was with her when her brother died! What else?"

"They met again in the Philippines. He was the head of the Medical Mission
collaborated with the Miss Universe Organization. According to my source, Dr.
Reynolds and Miss Miller were always together, but their relationship was not
really serious."

"What do you mean not serious?"

"Meaning, they are not sleeping together."

Lucas was relieved. Thanks God for that!

"Dr. Ken Reynolds is a cardiologist, he earned his medical...."

"No... Skip that part. I'm not interested with his credentials... What else?"

"Miss Miller's company is a clothing line named GLITZ Fashion Company located in
Brooklyn. They just started operating the business two months ago. The business is
booming, their clothes are selling like hotcakes. They supplied different types of
women clothing to the department store and boutiques. The company couldn't meet the
demands of the consumers. They lacked the equipments and manpower. Their capital
was invested in machineries, equipments and leasehold improvements. They couldn't
increase their sewing machines and the number of workers because of unpaid accounts
receivables. They couldn't roll their money because there was no cash-ins. Their
textile suppliers are from china, India and Indonesia. They couldn't establish a
credit line yet. So, they have to pay cash before shipment of clothing materials."

"So, what's the point?"

"The point is, Miss Miller is in need of someone who will invest in her company. So
she could expand her business and meet the pending orders."

Lucas was thinking. Maybe I could invest at her company. But how? She hated me!
"What else?"

"Miss Miller is still leaving with her parents."

"Okay, anymore important details?"

"She's into modelling now. She joined the Victoria Secret Fashion show. She posed
in different famous women magazine. She was interviewed at..."

"I know that already. Anything else?"

"Oh... Miss Miller is very active in a Foundation for Children who have cancer. A
wife of a real estate magnate established this foundation. Her name is Mrs. Mary
Green."

Two days after, Mrs. Mary Green was having lunch with Samantha in an expensive
restaurant in New York. They were very closed with each other. They met when
Samantha visited the Foundation when she was still a Miss Universe title holder.
She felt so sad and her heart bleed when she saw the children striving to survive
because of cancer. The foundation didn't have enough money or funds to help
maintain for the children's medications and treatment. A part of Samantha's prize
in the pageant was donated to the foundation. Samantha didn't hesitate in joining
the foundation.

"Dear, I heard you are in need of an investor for your clothing business." Mrs.
Green said. She was a fifty year old petite woman, very charming and adorable.

"How did you know that?" Samantha asked.

Mrs. Green smiled. "I have my sources. Anyway, I want to invest in your company."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course dear, I trust you. I know your business will grow into a big success."

"Thank you. I don't know what to say." Samantha was stunned by the offer.

Mrs. Green just smiled at her. "So, how much money do you need to keep the business
rolling?"

"Oh, this is really embarrassing. But I need to buy another ten hi powered sewing
equipments to meet the pending orders. And additional manpower to operate the
machines. The supplier of the textiles need to be paid in cash before they ship the
clothing materials."

"So, how much?"

"About two million dollars."

"Okay. I'll invest ten million dollars."

"Ten million? That's too much!"

"I want to be part of your business, dear. Why rent when we can have our own
warehouse or our own building, right?"

"Yes. You are right. I'm really shocked by your offer Mrs. Green."

"Don't be, I can invest more if you want."

"No... no... that is too much already." Samantha smiled.

"And dear. About our foundation. We need to raise money for the kids immediately.
We are running out of funds. I don't want any of the kids dying of cancer. I was
thinking of a fundraising event and I want you to take part of it."
"Of course. I'm always into it."

"No dear. That's not what I mean. You will play a big role on it."

"Okay sure Mrs. Green. Whatever plans you have in order to raise a fund for the
foundation, I'm into it."

"Thanks dear." Mrs. Green winked at her.

Two days after, the contract was drawn. The ten million dollars were deposited at
GLITZ Fashion Company. Mrs. Mary Green was entitled to a forty percent share of the
company. New machineries were ordered and additional workers were hired.

Samantha was so happy she would be able to meet the demands of her consumers.

Later that afternoon, another contract was drawn. Four person were sitting in a
round table. A man and an older woman with their lawyers.

"Congratulations, Mr. Monteiro. You are now a silent partner of GLITZ Fashion
Company." Mrs. Mary Green said.

"Thank you, Mrs. Green." Lucas answered.

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Chapter Thirteen

"Our third and last Miss Charity Sunshine is a former Miss Universe title holder,
owner and CEO of GLITZ Fashion Company, a fashion Model, a Celebrity endorser and a
Senator's daughter." The emcee of the Foundation's Charity Auction, Ryan Seacrest
paused. "Let us all welcome, Miss Charity Sunshine number three, Miss Samantha
Miller!"

Samantha went out from the Backstage and stood at the center of the stage. She was
trembling. My goodness!

The crowd applauded. Everyone had a smile on their faces. They were so excited to
know who would buy a date with Samantha Miller.

Mrs. Mary Green's idea of a Dating Auction was absurb! What else? Samantha was the
Main Event! But she didn't dare contradict Mrs. Green. It would hurt her feelings.
She did too much for her company by investing. She was also a good friend. Besides,
this was for a cause, for the medication and treatment of the children with cancer.
The foundation lacked funds to help those children survive cancer and live longer.

The Dating Auction was not new. Many Hospitals and Foundations did these already.
This was just for fun and at the same time gather funds for a cause. All she had to
do was date the highest bidder tonight. The rules said no 'hanky panky'.

Samantha still couldn't believe she was doing this. She was on stage to be sold to
the highest bidder for her Foundation's Charity Auction. She was wearing a red off
shoulder figure-hugging dress and a gold stiletto. She stood at the center of the
stage and the spotlight was focused on her. There were many people in the audience,
but she couldn't see clearly because of the spotlight. She tried to locate Ken, but
it was impossible with the glaring light.

Then the emcee turned over the microphone to the Auctioneer.

The auctioneer said. "Who will win a date with our third Miss Charity Sunshine Miss
Samantha Miller? Who will be the lucky gentleman tonight? Let us not waste our
precious time Ladies and Gentlemen. Let the auction begin."

The crowd applauded once again. Their faces were full of excitement.
The auctioneer continued. "Bid starts at five thousand dollars."

"Here." A man said.

"Ten thousand dollars." A second man bidded higher.

"Ten thousand dollars. Going... going..." The auctioneer said.

"Twenty thousand." A third man yelled.

"Fifty thousand." Another gentleman outbid the others.

Samantha was perspiring now with nervousness. Who could these gentlemen bidding for
a date with her and with a lot of money.

"One hundred thousand dollars." One of the men said. The crowd now yelling and
clapping with excitement.

"One hundred thousand dollars... going.. going..." The auctioneer said.

"Two hundred thousand." Another man shouted from the audience. The crowd was
becoming noisy now. They were surely having fun!

"Five hundred thousand dollars." A very handsome man named Mr. Toni Stark, a movie
and television producer have bidden. He was sitting in the front row of the
audience.

The audience now were uncontrollobale. They all stood up with the excitement.
Yelling, laughing and clapping. They were so awed with the big amount of money
bidded for a date with Samantha.

The auctioneer said. "Okay, let us all be seated Ladies and Gentlemen. Our last bid
was Five hundred thousand dollars from Mr. Tony Stark. Anyone wanted to bid higher
than Five hundred dollars? Going.. going.."

The rap of the auctioneer's hammer was cut off as a man in a firmed voice said.
"One million dollars." A man at the end of the hotel function room said. Everyone
looked at him.

The audience was so shocked. Oh my god! That much?

"Our last bid was One Million Dollars, anyone want to outbid the gentleman at the
back?" The auctioneer asked the audience.

"Two Million Dollars!" Mr. Toni Stark shouted, craning his neck to see his fellow
bidders. There were murmurs from the audience. "No one else is going to spend that
much!"

There was a paused. The audience was so silent waiting for anyone to outbid Mr.
Toni Stark.

"Ten Million." Came the drawled reply of the man at the back.

The audience was so awed. That was too much! Who was bidding with a lot of money?
The crowd murmured. Everyone stood up, looking at the man who bid Ten Million
Dollars.

Samantha was so nervous. She couldn't quite make out in the shadows the man who
have bidden her that much! Who was that? She couldn't believe this!

Then there was silence. The auctioneer continued. "Last bid is Ten Million Dollars.
Anyone wants to outbid our highest bidder? Mr. Stark? Going... Going... going...."
The auctioneer finally rapped the gavel as the date with Samantha was sold to the
highest bidder.

Everyone clapped their hands and applauded. Then, the auctioneer said.

"Congratulations to our highest bidder. The gentleman at the back won a date with
our third Miss Charity Sunshine, Miss Samantha Miller."
The crowd clapped again and stood up.

"Can we ask our highest bidder to claim Miss Samantha Miller here on stage."

Samantha was staring at the man at the back moving towards her on stage. Then, the
spotlight turned to him. Oh my God! It's Lucas! Then she was instantly angry. How
could he do this to me?!

Lucas was up on stage. The auctioneer and the emcee congratulated him. Then he
suddenly kissed Samantha's cheek and scooped her in his arms. The audience cheered
and applauded.

Lucas carried Samantha off the stage. She was on rage and kicking when they were at
the back stage.

"Put me down, you caveman! I hate you!"

"Whoa! You hate me? I just donated Ten Million Dollars in your foundation, and you
still hate me?"

"Yes! How I wished you could be someone else."

"Like who? Toni Stark? He will eat you alive! He is a womanizer and a sex maniac!"

"Shh! Keep your voice down for god's sake."

"Let's get out of here." Lucas said and took Samantha's hand.

"Don't touch me."

Lucas eyebrows lifted. "Baby... this is a very expensive date, and you won't even
let me hold your hands. I'm going to complain to Mrs. Green that you are very
uncooperative."

"Okay!" Samantha grasped his hand.

They went inside the elevator heading up. A romantic dinner was set for them at the
roof top.

Lucas looked at Samantha's hand and was holding it with his hands.

"You have a very beautiful hand, sweetheart. I want to kiss it."

"Don't you dare. I will complain to Mrs. Green. The rule says no hanky panky."

Lucas groaned. "So what are the privileges here. Only holding hands?"

"Yes. Dinner. Talking until Midnight. That's all."

"Just until midnight? That's insane. It's already eight o'clock!"

"Stop complaining. This date is for a cause. You should have gone to a bar and pick
up a girl if you want a one-night stand." Samantha gritted her teeth.

"Hey! That's too much. For your information, I was invited by Mrs. Green to bid for
a Dating Auction this evening. I only came here because you were one of the three
girls to bid. Since you won't talk to me, I grabbed the opportunity of having you
with me even just for a few hours. I don't give a damn if I bid too much."

Samantha's heart skipped a beat. Her pulse rate started to run in riot. She tried
to pull her hand, but Lucas wouldn't let it go.

They arrived at the roof top. There was a table at the center beautifully decorated
with flowers and candles. The area was surrounded with heart shaped lanterns and
red roses. Big scented candles were lined all the way to the table. Three men were
playing a romantic song just a few meters away from the table.
Lucas frowned when he saw the setting. He didn't like it. This was not his idea of
a romantic dinner. He wanted to tell the three musicians to go home. But looking at
Samantha, she seemed to like the ambiance so much. She was smiling and her face
brightened.

"This is beautiful!" Samantha said. She looked at his face. "You don't like it?"

"It's fine. It doesn't matter as long as we are together. Are you hungry?"

"Yes. You?"

"I'm starving." For you. He really wanted to add that two words. But she would
probably panic.

They were sitting across each other in the table. A waiter filled their glasses
with wine. Then, their first course.

"I heard that your business is booming."

"I'm just starting it. Hopefully it will grow big someday."

"I'm sure it will. Just hire a good manager in every department, so you can
delegate your works. In an organization, planning is very important. You should
make a strategic-plan that coincide with the mission and vision of your company.
The strategic plan or the long-term plan should be your main focus. Delegate the
short-term plans to your department heads and supervisors."

"I haven't arrive yet to that point of delegating my works. I have a supervisor in
the production department. I only have a bookkeeper. Though, we have an external
accountant. I'm taking one step at a time."

"If you want to make your company so big, then you should start expanding it. Hire
the right people. Just sit back and let the people run the business for you."

"Is that what you were doing now?"

"Honestly, yes. That's one of the secrets of being a billionaire. Hire a good
manager."

"And you just sit back and relax?"

"Not literally. You have to do the strategic planning. It's just like a
battlefield. You plan on how to win before you attack." Lucas shook his head. "So
weird. When we were in college, we were taught about many theories in organizing a
business. But never about the secrets on how to become rich."

"Lucky for you, you're major is Business Administration. Mine is focused on the
Supply and Demand of the consumers."

They were talking about business during their dinner. Lucas taught Samantha his
secrets in running a business. Samantha listened eagerly to him.

After dinner, the waiter served them coffee. They transferred to a love-seat with a
coffee table. Lucas couldn't stand the three men anymore, he told them to stop the
music and go home. He also told the waiter to pack up everything and leave them
alone. The men were stunned by the order. They hurriedly cleaned up and left Lucas
and Samantha alone.

Lucas was holding Samantha's hand again.

"You shouldn't have done that. You are scaring them."

"It's time for them to go home to their families. And I want you for myself. The
time is running fast."

"Mr. Monteiro....

"Don't Mr. Monteiro me... or I will kiss you."

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Chapter Fourteen

"You won't. The rule says..."

"I know. But you are so beautiful, Samantha. Here, feel my heart, it's pounding so
hard." Lucas put her hand on his chest.

Samantha just looked at him. "I still hate you so much."

"Please forgive me. I can't bear it. I don't want you to hate me. Please give me
another chance. I want to prove to you that I regretted what I did. I want to be
with you... always."

"Stop saying that. I have a boyfriend already." Samantha pulled her hand away from
his chest.

"You mean, the doctor? You don't love him."

"How could you say that? Of course I love him!"

"Really? Five months ago, you said you loved me, and now you love him? That's not
you Samantha... You even said that you will do anything and everything to prove to
me that you loved me. But what happened, you didn't prove anything!"
"That was before you crushed my heart and had sex with me brutally!"

"HA! But you loved it. You are even a wild cat in bed!"

"You bit my neck!"

"Oh really. I remembered you were moaning with pleasure. I couldn't forget you
saying that you will die if I stop kissing you."

Samantha blushed. "But it was my first time, and you were not gentle on me. I was
hurt physically and emotionally."

Lucas sighed and rubbed his face. "I know it was your first time. I'm so sorry I
took your virginity that way. I should have been very gentle. I'm so sorry that I
hurt you Sam. I understand that you find it hard to forgive me, but I won't give
up. I want you in my arms again. Please give me another chance. I promise, I will
be very gentle in making love with you."

"Please stop. I don't want to talk about this. It's over between us. I don't want
you to hurt me again."

"Baby, I won't hurt you again, I promise."

"I know you will."

"How will you know? You are not giving me another chance to prove it to you."

"I don't believe you anymore. This is just another of your plan to destroy me."

"Oh god! I don't have a plan anymore! I was stupid. That revenge plan was absurb.
I was shallow, a monster!"

"Stop please... I can't stand this anymore. I want to go home."

"No. I still have one hour left to be with you. You can't run away from me
Samantha."

"I don't want to talk about this anymore."

"Okay, so let's shift to another topic. Tell me what happened why your parents
blamed you of killing your brother. I want to hear it from you. I know that was one
of the reasons why you dumped me."

"Why do I have to tell you that? You already know. You have your sources, right?"

"But I still want to hear it from you." Lucas said firmly. "Please, tell me. I need
to know."

"Okay!" Samantha hesitated at first, but she continued telling him everything. She
started when she was dating Ken and the weather was so bad.

"My mother was so angry at me that morning. She was so violent. She pulled my hair
and dragged me. My face was swollen, she never stopped slapping me. I thought I
would end up having brain damage when she pushed me and my head was hit in the
bedside table. She was not satisfied, she took a belt with a metal buckle and beat
me so hard. She stopped when I passed out."

"Oh my god, she did that to you?" Lucas' eyes widened with shock and instantly he
became so angry.

"Yes. Since that time, she started beating me even in small mistakes."

"Oh God." Lucas groaned. "That morning in the dorm, she also beat you?"

"Yes. I was sleeping and she slapped me so hard. I was shocked, I thought I was
still dreaming. Then, she rumpled the newspaper on my face. She dragged my hair so
painfully from its roots that my head was so numbed for days."
"HOLY SHIT!!! I didn't know that!" Lucas stood up angrily, he was pacing in front
of Samantha. Then he walked towards the nearest wall and punched it so hard.

"Lucas! What are you doing!?" Samantha was running towards him.

But Lucas punched the wall again so hard.

"Stop that! You are hurting yourself!" Samantha dragged him away from the wall. He
was bending on his knees. He was in raged.

"Let me see your hand." She was so worried that he might broke his hand.

"I hate your mother. I hate her. How could she do this to you? I hate her so much!"

"No! She regretted what she did to me. She stopped beating me now."

"Since when?"

"Last year. When I was crowned Miss Universe."

"That long? Since you were thirteen? And she stopped only when you were twenty one?
That was too long!"

"Please. I love her. She was depressed. It was not all the time. I was a bad girl
too, I deserved it."

"You don't deserved it. Don't ever say you are a bad girl. I know you."

"Don't hurt my mother, please. She's very different now, exactly the opposite."
Samantha said and inspecting Lucas' knuckles.

"Your hand is bleeding!" Samantha became upset now. "Look what you've done. You
could have fractured your fingers." She became so angry and hysterical, then she
cried.

"Shh... it's fine. These are only scratches. My fingers are fine. Look." He flexed
his hand and wiped the blood off with the edge of his Armani jacket. "Don't cry,
baby. I can't stand seeing you crying."

He took a handkerchief from his pant's pocket and wipe the tears on her face. Then
he hugged her tightly. He inhaled her scent and feel her body's softness. He really
missed having her in his arms.

Samantha instantly recovered and pushed his chest slowly.

"I'm fine now. I usually get so emotional talking about the past."

"But, I still hate your mother. I remembered when I went to your house to talk to
you. She was so angry at me."

"You did? When?"

"You mean you didn't know?"

"My mom didn't tell me that you were at the house."

"I tried to contact you. I called your cell phone several times and I text-ed you.
I want to hear your explanation. But you didn't reply. So, I went to your house.
Your mother warned me to stop bothering you or she would have me arrested."

"Oh my god. She confiscated my cell phone at that time."

"She was so inhuman, torturing her own daughter like that."

"She already asked for my forgiveness. I love her and I forgive her."
Lucas groaned. "Sam, I want to talk to your parents. I want to settle everything
with them. I want to let them know that my intentions for you are honourable and I
won't ever hurt you. I want us to be together again."

"Lucas... stop. You don't know what you were saying. There's no us."

"What do you mean there's no us? We settled our differences. I love you and you
love me. We can be together now." Lucas pulled Samantha in his arms but Samantha
was still pushing him away.

"No. I don't love you anymore. I have a boyfriend now. I can't hurt Ken. I love
him."

"You are lying." Lucas became angry. "Tell me you are lying Samantha."

Samantha turned her back at him. "It's not easy. I've been hurt so much. I just
want peace and happiness. I love my life now. I don't want to complicate things and
being hurt again and again." Then she turned towards him. "I'm starting a new life,
and I'm enjoying every minute of it. My business is doing well, I have a lot of
friends and a family who supported me. A relationship with you is too complicated.
There's no place in my heart for you anymore."

"You are hurting me Samantha."

"No. I just want to be happy."

"So, you won't be happy with me. Is that what you were trying to say?"

"I'm afraid it is."

Lucas was hurt. She rejected him. This was his fault. "You still couldn't forgive
me." Then, he added. "I won't give up on you, Samantha. I promise you that."

Samantha didn't say anything. She avoided looking at him.

Then rain started to fall all of a sudden.

"Come on." Lucas said and leading Samantha to the elevator.

He took his jacket off and put it around Samantha's shoulders. "Here. You are
freezing."

"Thanks." Samantha said and looked at her watch. "It's already midnight."

"I know. I'll take you home."

Lucas took Samantha home with his Lamborghini Veneno. They were outside the
Miller's Mansion when Samantha said.

"Thank you so much for bidding on me. You were able to help the foundation so much
with that amount of money. Many kids suffering from cancer will benefit from your
donation. They will survive cancer and live longer."

"I'm happy that I will be able to help those kids, Samantha. I enjoyed my evening
with you. I dreamed of spending time with you again even for a few hours." Lucas
said, then he added wickedly. "But, I was really disappointed. I donated too much
money, I was hoping that at least I could kiss you goodnight."

Samantha was confused. Will she allow him? He was right, he donated Ten Million
Dollars. That was too much money!

"Okay. You can kiss me, but only in ten seconds."

"Ten seconds? I donated Ten Million Dollars! Make it a minute."

"No. Ten seconds only, take it or leave it."

"You are not being fair, Samantha."

Samantha felt guilty. "Okay, we will meet halfway. Thirty seconds."

"Okay, thirty seconds." Lucas set his iPhone stopwatch app for thirty seconds, then
he showed it to Samantha.

"Just a kiss okay." Samantha said.

"Baby, we couldn't possibly finish making love at thirty seconds. That's a record
breaker."

"No hanky panky." She gritted her teeth. "Only a kiss. Okay?"

"Yes, maam." Lucas said wickedly.

"Come on. Start now, I want this done."

"Oh baby, you couldn't wait to be in my arms again!"

"Stop teasing me."

"Okay. Come on, move closer." Lucas pulled her closer to him and touched her jaw.

Samantha was so nervous. Her heart beat faster. Her hands were trembling.

"Please be gentle."

"I promise you I will Sam. I won't hurt you again. I will kiss you gently and
slowly, okay?"

"Okay."
Lucas pressed the timer of the stopwatch.

Then Lucas kissed her lips slowly and gently as he promised. He was tracing her lip
with his tongue.

"Open your mouth for me Samantha." Lucas pulled her softness so tightly on his hard
rock body.

Samantha complied, then she kissed him back. The kiss went on and on. Their tongue
duelled and their gentle kisses turned to urgent hungry kisses. They were so lost
in each other's arms.

Lucas moved his seat backward and pulled Samantha to his lap until she straddled
him.

"I miss you baby. You feel so good in my arms. I want you here forever." Lucas
said. Nipping her lips and thrusting his tongue inside her mouth. Then he was
kissing her jaw down to her throat. His hands were caressing her spine, her butt,
then her breast.

"Touch me Sam, touch me."

Samantha ran his hands on his chest. She opened his shirt and kissed his nipples.

"Oh god, do that... do that baby..." He was groaning and then he kissed her with
intense carnal craving. His right hand was under her dress, caressing her thigh.
Then Samantha said.

"Stop!"

"Shh... No... no.. baby, don't stop."

"It's more than thirty seconds already!"

"I don't give a damn. Come on kiss me." Lucas was now kissing her chest.

"Lucas, stop."

"I can't."

Samantha started to push him away and returned to the passenger seat.

"You didn't set the stopwatch!"

"I did sweetheart. You saw it."

Samantha took his iPhone. The timer already stopped. She wondered why it didn't
alarm. She opened the settings. The sound settings was turned off. Damn Lucas!

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Chapter Fifteen

Two months after his last meeting with Samantha, Lucas was in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil. He visited their massive pineapple plantation at the same time introduced
another process of fermentation for their pineapple wine business.

Lucas was in his mother's ancestral home in Brazil. He was sipping coffee with his
grandmother, Marcella Castello . She was still beautiful and healthy in her seventy
two years of age. She had been widowed for ten years already. She coped being a
widow by being active in their Parish Church, joining civic activities and charity
events.

"I'm so glad you are here, Lucas. I miss you already."

"I miss you too grandma. Why don't you live with us in New York, so we will be
together always. You are not getting any younger and you are alone here."

"Oh... I love Brazil. This is my home. I'm not really alone because my brothers and
sisters are here. Also my relatives and friends. I will be bored in New York! All
of you are so busy." She laughed.

"Yes, you are right. Mom and dad are always together. They are inseparable. When
dad goes to California or any part of the world for a business meeting, Mom is
always with him."

"See! Your Dad and mom are so much in love with each other. I remembered your mom
run away to avoid her arranged marriage with youd dad. She hid at your grandma
Beatriz' house. But your dad was so persistent, he went after her. Then, when they
saw each other for the first time, POW! It was like magic. They were in love at
first sight!"

"Yup. They are very lucky to find each other."

"Why Lucas? You've never been in love before?"

"I am."

"And?"

"She's with someone right now, a boyfriend."

"Oh my. That's awful. And she doesn't love you back?"

"I don't know. Maybe she does, or doesn't. I really can't answer that."
"Then, you have to wait for the right time. Respect her and her relationship with
her boyfriend. Do not interfere with their relationship. Do not be the cause of a
broken relationship."

"Do you think that's wise? What if they will get married. I can't allow that to
happen."

"If she really loves you, then she will ask her boyfriend to set her free. She will
come to you if you are her heart's desire."

"What if she didn't realize that and totally fell in love her boyfriend?"

"Then she is not really for you. Just be patient, Lucas."

Lucas groaned. "NO. I don't think you are right grandma. That's an old fashion way
of romancing a girl. You see, she's a stubborn woman and very hard headed. I was
thinking of kidnapping her to a secluded island, only the two of us, so she will
see sense that I am the guy for her."

"Lucas! Is that how it is today? You use force? Oh my. That's a turn off."

"I was only kidding grandma. But... if anything won't work, maybe ill just do
that."

His grandma rolled her eyes. "Men!"

Lucas remembered his last encounter with Samantha, two months ago. She was so angry
when she got out of his car.

"You cheated!"

"Baby, I did not. You saw that I set the timer."

"Don't you baby me. I'm not your baby. I hate you!"
"Don't hate me. I love you."

"I still hate you. And... don't come near me again."

"You know I will. Just accept it, you love me and I love you, so why waste time? We
should be together now and be happy."

"Tell me, what part of NO don't you understand? I already have a boyfriend. I love
him and I don't want to hurt him."

Lucas inhaled deeply and exhaled. He was angry now. "So, what do you want me to do?
Wait? I can't wait forever. I love you, I want you and I need you, now! I can't
stand seeing you with that guy. I want to punch him."

"You are insane. Don't you ever touch Ken. He is gentle, honest, kind and
respectable man... and he is...." Samantha gritted her teeth.

"Don't bother to continue.. I know what comes next."

"Goodbye, Mr. Montero. Thank you for the donation."

"No, this is not goodbye Samantha. This is just the beginning. I'll give you time
to sort out your feelings for me and to focus on your new business, since that is
your priority at the moment. But I will be back soon."

Then, Lucas was gone.

*******

Lucas was in Montero International Holding, Inc. building in Brazil. He was having
a board meeting in the conference room when his personal cell phone rang. He looked
at the number, it was Nicole's.

"Excuse me gentlemen, I have an important call." He said and exited the conference
room. He proceeded to the coffee room.

"Hello, Nicole."

"Hi, Luc. I'm here in New York!"

"Damn it. I'm in Brazil!"

"Oh my goodness. I've just arrived last night. I was stupid not calling you before
I came here." Nicole said.

"Why are you in New York?"

"I made an appointment with your ophthalmologist, Dr. Richard Culkin."

"What!? You mean you want to have a Laser vision correction in New York?"

"Yes! I decided it's time to have a Lasik. I'm still nervous but I trust your
doctor. He did a great job in restoring your vision."

"Yes. He is a great doctor. How I wish I was there to accompany you to Dr. Culkin.
But I still have lots of things to do here, we are launching our new wine. Maybe I
will be back in New York after two weeks!"

"No, it's okay. I know you are a very busy person, Lucas."

"Well, I know you don't need me anymore. You have your Prince already with you."

"OH! Lucas, that's not true. You are my best friend. I already broke up with Carlos
three months ago."
"You did? Why?"

"Because... you were right. He was a Casanova."

"Hell! I want to kill that guy! He broke your heart!" Lucas was very angry now.

"Well, I learned my lesson now. At least, I experienced falling in love."

Lucas groaned. "Are you fine now?"

"Lucas, I'm toughed. But I admit, I cried for two days non-stop."

"Oh god! And you never called me."

"I can't Lucas! You will just tell me that... I told you so."

"I won't, Nicole. I just don't like someone hurting you. You are a nice woman...
you know that you always have a very special place in my heart."

"I know."

"So, when are you going to Dr. Culkin's clinic?"

Actually, I'm already here in his clinic."

"You did?"

"Yes. I'm his next patient."

"Oh God, you are an impatient patient." Lucas laughed.

"Yes, I am. I'll call you back later, okay."

"Yes, do that."

****

"So you want to have the Lasik procedure for your myopia the day after tomorrow?"

"Yes, Doctor Culkin. I want this done before I changed my mind again. I want to get
rid of these eyeglasses already."

Doctor Culkin laughed. He was an ophthalmologist in his forties. "That's the

spirit, Miss Valiente."

"Thank you."

Dr. Culkin explained the pre-operative examination and education, operative

procedure: flap creation; laser remodelling; and repositioning of the flap and
lastly the post operative care.

"After the operation, you will be given a course of antibiotic and anti-
inflammatory eye drops. You need to rest and use dark eyeglasses to protect your
eyes from bright lights and occasionally protective goggles to prevent rubbing of
the eyes when you are asleep and to reduce dry eyes. I will also prescribe you with
preservative-free tears to moisturize your eyes. Healing will take place after
three to four days."

"Thank you."
"But, Miss Valiente. You need to see a a Cardiologist. Your BP was a bit high and
your family has a history of heart disease. I want everything cleared before we do
the procedure."

"Oh! Yes, Dr. Culkin."

Dr. Culkin called someone on the phone. He explained about her eye surgery, the
medical diagnosis, family history, her vital signs and her blood pressure.

He put down the phone and said to her.

"That was my friend. He is a very good cardiologist, one of the best here in New
York-Presbyterian University Hospital. He will take good care of your heart." He
smiled and added. "He is waiting for you now in his clinic. My assistant will
accompany you."

"Okay. Thank you, Doctor."

"I'll see you later after he examined you."

Nicole was accompanied by Dr. Culkin's assistant. She entered the clinic of the
cardiologist. Another assistant greeted her and showed her inside the cardiologist
clinic.

The blond doctor stood up from his chair and came towards her.

"Good morning Miss Valiente."

"Good morning." Nicole said looking at his deep blue eyes.

"I'm Dr. Ken Reynolds, your cardiologist."

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Chapter Sixteen

She's very beautiful and sexy as hell! Ken thought, the moment Nicole Valiente
entered his clinic. She has a long shiny blond hair, very simple and stunning in
her conservative white blouse and gray skirt. She was wearing a thick black rimmed
eyeglasses.

"Sit down Miss Valiente." Ken offered one of the chairs infront of his desk.

"Here's the Medical file from Dr. Culkin's clinic, doc." Ken's assistant said.

"Okay, thanks Jim." He got the file and said to him. "Please close the door."

The moment the door was closed, Ken went back to his chair behind the desk. He was
studying the medical file of Nicole Valiente from Dr. Culkin's clinic.

"So, you will undergo a Lasik procedure for myopia?"

"Yes, doc."

"That's good. Since when were you wearing eyeglasses?"

"Since I was six years old."

Ken was shaking his head. "You were too young."

Nicole smiled shyly and blushed. Ken was so mesmerized by her smile. He was
stunned. He never saw someone so beautiful and blushed like a school girl. Then he
instantly recovered. Dammit! She's his patient. What happened to him? He has
Samantha! He couldn't be attracted to Nicole Valiente.

"Hmm.... and your family has a history of heart disease. Your mother's father died
of cardiac arrest and your mother is hypertensive." Ken was studying her medical
file.

"Yes. My mother has a daily drug maintainance. She's taking atenolol and aspirin
everyday."

"Atenolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, and aspirin is a blood thinner." Ken

scanned her file further. "Your blood pressure is one thirty over eighty
millimetres of Mercury. A bit high. Your heart rate is within normal range, as well
as you respiratory rate."

Nicole just nodded.

Ken stood up and went towards her. "I'll recheck your blood pressure." He hold her
left arm. "Your skin is cold." Then he touched her palm and fingers with his hand.
"Are you nervous?"

"Yes, a bit." She smiled again.

"Don't be. This won't hurt." He said indicating the sphygmomanometer on his other
hand. "Why don't you relax first. Inhale deeply, then exhale." Nicole did as she
was told.

Ken seated across her now. He was observing her. The way her breast left up and
down whenever she inhaled and exhaled.

She is a temptation. He thought. Wearing a conservative clothes made her looked

mysterious, classy, stunning and so sexy. Every man who sees her wanted to uncover
the secrets behind those conservative clothes. To peel every piece slowly and....
"I've done five times already, Dr. Reynolds. Should I continue?"

Ken was taken aback. He was disoriented for a minute. "Huh? Ahh... that's enough,
Miss Valiente." He stood up and placed the cuff of the sphygmomanometer smoothly
and snugly around her upper left arm, at roughly the same vertical height as her
heart while her arm supported his table.

"Your BP is now within normal range. One twenty over eighty millimetres of
Mercury."

He made a general inspection for any sign of cyanosis, dyspnea, edema or cachexia.
He assessed her jugular venous pressure and examined her pulse.

"Miss Valiente, I'm going to look and touch your breast..."

"What?"

Ken reddened. Hell!! What came over him! He tried to use layman's terms! "I mean,
I'm going to inspect and palpate your chest for symmetry, to feel the apex and note
its character and position."

"Okay. Should I open my blouse?"

"Yes please." His brain alerted and imagined erotic thoughts.

He resumed to the seat across her. He tried to concentrate on her medical file,
reading again her medical diagnosis. But his peripheral vision tempted him to stare
at her chest when she unbuttoned her blouse slowly from the top all the way down.
Revealing her black lace transparent bra and her delicious looking cleavage.

OH HELL! He was never been like this to any of his patients. This was his first
time salivating to a patient's breast! His testosterones were running wild. This
woman was so damn hot. My god! I'm in trouble!

"Should I unhook my bra?"

"Yes." Ken said firmly then he stood up.

She unhooked her bra. Ken was so stunned. Oh my! She had the most perfect breast.
So beautiful that he wanted to kneel down in front of her and kissed each peak. His
body hardened uncontrollably.

He palpated her chest. Feeling the apex of her heart at the 5th intercostals space
in the mid-clavicular line. He took a stethoscope to auscultate her heart sounds.
All the time, he was very careful not to touch her tempting nipples.

After the cardiovascular assessment, Ken performed an electrocardiogram of Nicole,

to measure the rate and regularity of her heartbeats.

"Your ECG showed a premature ventricular contraction or a PVC. In layman's term, it

is a skipped beat of the heart."

"Oh my goodness. What is that supposed to mean?"

"There's no need to worry about it. PVCs are benign and even found in healthy
hearts. It is a relatively common event where the heartbeat is initiated by
Purkinje fibres in the ventricles rather than by the sinoatrial node, the normal
heartbeat initiator. PVC can be a sign of decreased oxygenation to the cardiac
muscle."

"Thanks God. Am I clear to have my eye surgery?"

"Of course."

"Are you joining Dr. Culkin in the operating room?"

"I don't think that's necessary."

"Ah... okay. Thanks Dr. Reynolds." Nicole stood up.

"You are welcome." Ken replied staring at her. Then subconsciously he asked. "Are
you single? I mean, do you have a boyfriend."

"No." Nicole stared back at him. Her eyes brightened.

"You? You have a girlfriend?"

It took Ken a minute to answer her. It broke his heart that she was available and
he was not. He wanted to take her out for dinner. She was a nice woman and he loved
to hang out with her. He really wanted to get to know her better. But, he would
hurt Samantha.

His relationship with Samantha was not really a boyfriend and girlfriend thing. It
was more of a platonic relationship. They kissed occasionally but not really a
lovers kiss. They were like companions, friends but never been lovers.

Samantha was not the same girl he fell in love with ten years ago. She was more
tougher now and aloof. She often kept him at arms length. He felt like a convenient
boyfriend to her. But, He couldn't hurt Samantha. She went through a lot of pain
already. He was partly to be blamed of her pain in losing her brother.

"I would love to take you out for dinner, Miss Valiente. But..."

"But you have a girlfriend, right Dr. Reynolds?"

"Right, Miss Valiente."

"Well, I would have said yes if you are available Dr. Reynolds." She shrugged her
shoulders and she left.

That night, Ken dreamed of Nicole Valiente. They were on a secluded beach, lying on
the sand, making love wildly and hungrily. He was kissing her mouth with intense
craving, like a thirst that couldn't be quenched. His hands were caressing her
breasts. Then his mouth replaced his hands, kissing each peak with intense hunger.
He kissed her lips again, sucking and nipping her lower lip. He put his tongue
inside her mouth, tasting her and she kissed him back with equal fervor.
"Oh god, Nicole. Don't stop..."

"Yes, Ken, Yes!"

He was kissing her throat, licking the length of her neck then down to her breast
again. "You are so beautiful Nicole."

"Take me, now, Ken..."

Then Ken suddenly woke up. "Oh my god!" He stifled a groan.

Two days after, Nicole had her Laser eye surgery. Ken was in the operating room
with her. He wanted to ensure that she was fine. He couldn't stand not seeing her
again. Soon, he would talk to Samantha and settled his relationship with her.

Dr. Culkin was surprised seeing Ken in the operating room. His general assessment
of Nicole Valiente's heart condition was fine. He wondered why he was in there. But
when Ken held Nicole's hand, he understood. He just smiled.

"You are here." Nicole said to Ken.

"Yes."

"Why?"

"I don't know. I just have to." He held her hand tightly.

Nicole was confined in the hospital for four days. Her mother, the beautiful Emily
Lawrence Valiente and her beloved husband, Draco Valiente were with her most of the
time. Ken visited Nicole everyday. Mostly when she was alone. They still kept their
relationship in a professional level. One time, he came while her parents were with
her.
"Dad, mom, this is my cardiologist, Dr. Ken Reynolds." Nicole said.

"Good morning Sir, Mam."

"Good morning, Dr. Reynolds. I'm Draco Valiente. Thank you for taking good care of
my daughter." Draco eyed the doctor with suspicious thoughts.

"It is my duty, Sir." Ken said, feeling awkward meeting Nicole's parents.

"We appreciate you kindness, Dr. Reynolds." Nicole's mother, Emily said. "We are
happy that you closely monitored Nicole's heart condition. We didn't know that she
have a premature ventricular contraction."

"Yes, Mrs. Valiente. It even occur in a person with a healthy heart."

They were talking for a while. Ken was very polite answering Draco and Emily's
questions. Emily told Ken about her heart condition. He explained to her the causes
of hypertension, the medication and how to prevent hypertensive crisis and so on.
Emily even asked for an appointment at his clinic the following day.

When Ken left. Emily said to Draco. "Do you think he likes Nicole?"

"No doubt about it. PVC is not something to be alarmed of. But looked at him, he
monitored her like she's in ICU! He even visited her more often than the
ophthalmologist!"

"Shh... but I like him for Nicole. He is a very smart doctor. We need a doctor in
our family, Draco."

"Well, we don't know him yet."

"I hope we will someday. How about inviting him to a family dinner?"

"Emily, darling. Leave them alone. If he really likes our daughter, he will ask her
out for dinner, okay?"

"Okay. I just cant hide my excitement."

*****

Lucas just finished taking a shower when his iPhone rang. He went out of the shower
totally naked and get a towel in a cabinet. He was rubbing his hair dry and took
his phone from the bedside table.

He looked at the caller, Samantha?

"Hello Baby, you miss me!" Lucas said.

"Don't call me baby. I hate you. You invested in my company ten million dollars!
You were using Mrs. Green's name?"

"You always say you hated me. I'm warning you, I'm already tired of hearing it. I
invested in your company because I wanted to help you. You wanted to be a
successful entrepreneur. You wouldn't succeed if you have insufficient funds."

"You should mind your own business, Mr. Monteiro. I don't want your help!"

"Samantha, I'm just concern about you. The money is also my own way of saying I'm
sorry for what I did to you. So, just accept that I'm an investor of your company."

"But you own forty percent share of my company!"

"So what? You are running the business. I have great trust on you."

"Grr... I don't like the thought of sharing the company with you. I want to talk to
you in person to settle this things."
"Oh honey, how I wish you can come here now. I just finished my shower and I'm in
bed... totally NAKED."

"You pervert!"

"Pervert? And what about you? You are a wild cat! When I kissed you in the car, I
tried to be gentle, but you like it rough and wild."

"Of course not, how dare you! You were the one who grabbed me and straddled me in
your lap."

"But you love it honey, admit it. Wish you are here with me now so I can
demonstrate it with you again. It would be a pleasure teaching you several
positions in bed honey."

"Hmp... I hate you so much, Mr. Montero!" Then Samantha ended the call.

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Chapter Seventeen

"How's your vision? Still blurry?" Ken asked Nicole. They were alone in her
hospital room.

"No, not anymore. It's getting clearer now." Nicole smiled at him.
"Good. Your eyes are healing well. So, you are checking out tomorrow, huh?"

"Yes. That was Dr. Culkin said."

"You are going back to California?"

"No. I'm staying here in New York until my eyes are fully recovered. Maybe after a
month or two."

Ken just nodded. He looked at her clasped hands. "What's that in your hands?"

"Umm... nothing." Nicole clasped her hands tightly.

"You are hiding something in your hands." He was amused.

Nicole was so embarrassed. "It was nothing really." She giggled.

"Come on. Show it to me. Don't be shy." He sat down on her bed holding her hands.
He was laughing with her now.

"You guess first." Nicole said.

"Okay. A... an elephant?" Ken answered.

Nicole laughed so hard. "Of course not!"

"I think, it's an ant?"

"No! It's not an animal or an insect."

"Hmm... a thong." He raised his eyebrows.

"You have a naughty mind Dr. Reynolds, no.. this is not a thong..." She whispered
at him. He instantly hardened.

"A ball? Dr. Culkin? A bike? An earring? A plane? A bikini?"

"No... no... no..." Nicole laughed so loud and giggled. They were enjoying so much
their guessing game. "I'll give you a clue. This is my favorite. I always have this
in my bag."

"A lipstick, comb, mirror, hanky."

"Nope. I'll give you kisses when you guess it right."

"Kisses? Really?" His eyes widened.

"Yes, kisses." She teased him.

Ken alerted and smiled excitedly. "Okay, okay then, I have to guess this right!
This is serious now."

"I'll give you two minutes more to guess this right."

"Come on, give me another clue."

"This is something I love to eat. Wrapped in silver or gold."

"Oh god! A chocolate!"

"Yes!" They laughed together.

Nicole opened her hands and showed him the three Hershey Kisses chocolates wrapped
in gold foils. She opened one and put it in Ken's mouth.

"Hmm... this is delicious." Ken closed his eyes and felt the sweetness of the
chocolates in his mouth.

"Yup, very addictive. Here's another one." Nicole said and continued feeding Ken
with the rest of the chocolates.

"So, where's my reward?"

"That was your reward, chocolate kisses." Nicole said.

"That's it?" Ken frowned. "I was thinking of a real kiss!"

"Sorry..." Nicole shrugged her shoulders.

"Hmm... you are not fair Miss Valiente. You said kisses, not chocolate kisses."

"Okay... okay. Come nearer." She held his jaw then planted a kiss on his cheek.

"That's it?"

"Yes. That's it."

"You said kisses. I want a real kiss." Ken became impatient.

"Okay!"

Ken instantly moved closer to her and slanted his mouth. Nicole's hands were
sliding from his chest to his shoulders. Their lips were about to touch when the
door suddenly opened.
"Nicole!!" An angry rasped interrupted their kiss.

Nicole was so shocked. Her eyes widened when she saw the angry man behind Ken.
"Lucas?"

"DAMN YOU!!! Dr. Reynolds!" Lucas said and grabbed Ken's shoulders. He punched
Ken's face so hard.

Ken fell on the floor. Nicole instantly went off from her bed and hugged Ken. She
was shielding his body from Lucas.

"Lucas! What is wrong with you!" Nicole was so angry with Lucas. "Why did you hit
him!"

"Nicole, get away from him! Damn it!!" Lucas was angrier now seeing Nicole
protecting Ken from him. He looked like a man possessed by a demon. "He is a
player!! He has a girlfriend already!"

"I know! He told me."

"You knew? So, you knew that Samantha Miller is his girlfriend?"

"Really? No, I didn't know that. But, it doesn't matter."

"Damn Nicole. You knew and you let him kiss you!"

"We were playing a game, we were just having fun!"

"Fun? You are kidding me." Lucas was frowning and so mad at Nicole for defending
the guy. Then he looked at the doctor. "You stay away from Nicole, Dr. Reynolds.
She's a nice girl. You have a girlfriend already, and yet you cheated on her. I
couldn't stand thinking that you flirted with Nicole."
Ken stood up and wiped the blood off from his mouth. "So, You are Lucas Monteiro. I
heard so much about you from Samantha. How you crushed her heart, and made her
suffer for dumping you. You are a heart breaker Mr. Monteiro."

Lucas just stared at Ken. He didn't know what to say. The truth hurts.

"I like Nicole a lot. I am interested in getting to know her better." Ken looked
daringly at Lucas' eyes.

"You are a player and a cheater Dr. Reynolds. You already have a girlfriend."

"My relationship with Samantha is not what you think it is, Mr. Monteiro."

"I'm not interested in whatever you think I'm thinking, but I suggest you set
Samantha free if you are interested with another woman. And... I don't want that
other woman to be Nicole. Stay away from her."

"Tsk.. Tsk... Mr. Montero. Who are you protecting, really, is it Samantha or
Nicole? You are a selfish man, you can't have both of them."

"Tell that to yourself, Dr. Reynolds. Stay away from Nicole, do you understand."

"Don't threaten me. YOU. DON'T. SCARE. ME." Ken said emphasizing his last four
words. "I'll settle my relationship with Samantha. Then I'll be back for Nicole."
He looked at Nicole's expression.

"You are a real jerk if you think I would let you come near her."

"I think you are much a jerk Mr. Monteiro. Loving two women at the same time.
Couldn't you decide who you love most?"

"Ken, it's not what you think it is. Lucas is my best friend!" Nicole exclaimed.

"Really? I'm amused." Ken said and left.

********

That evening, Samantha and Ken were having dinner at one of the finest restaurants
in New York.

"What happened to your lower lip?"

"This was nothing."

"Did somebody punched you?"

"Yes. But, I won't tell you now."

"Okay. If that's what you want." Samantha continued eating. Ken was so silent the
whole time. "Something's bothering you. Tell me, what is it?"

"Okay. I was thinking about us."

"Us? What do yo mean?"

"Our relationship."

Samantha groaned. "You want out? Did you meet someone you like?"

Ken was silent. He just stared at her.

"You don't have to answer me. Is that the reason why you were punched by someone?"
Ken nodded.

"Oh Ken... you must really like her. That's so romantic, fighting for your love."

Ken smiled. "Yes. She's very special."

"Tell me all about her."

"I can't. Not now please. But I will tell you everything, someday."

"Okay. I have high respect on you Ken and in our relationship. I admit, I'm a bit
hurt and jealous right now, whoever this special girl is. But, yes, I set you
free."

"I'm sorry Sam. I don't want to hurt you. Everything seems not the same between us
anymore. What we have now is like a special friendship, a companionship, very
platonic. We didn't have the same sparks that we used to have ten years ago."

"I know. But I will always love you Ken, as a friend."

"Me too." Ken hugged Samantha. "Thank you so much, Sam."

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Chapter Eighteen

Lucas parked his Maserati outside the building of Glitz Fashion Company the
following morning. He looked so handsome and gorgeous in his dark gray Armani suit.
His dark brown hair was plastered neatly on his head. His blue tie was aligned
between his white shirt collars.

Women, young and old looked at him. Others stared openly and some secretly glanced
his way. He was a mouthwatering piece of manhood. Totally an alpha man.

The guard at the building entrance directed him to Samantha Miller's office. Lucas
strode inside the building, oozing with power, arrogance and vitality. Gazes of the
company's staffs and employees followed him when he passed by their tables. They
wondered who this man was. What was he doing here?

Samantha's personal assistant, Karen Davis was stunned when Lucas reached her
table. Oh my god! This man is Lucas Monteiro! Featured as One of the World's Most
Eligible Billionaire Bachelor in Forbe's Magazine. A total package, young, dashing
and Harvard-educated. He lords over all real estate developers in New York.

"Ah... Good morning, Sir. May I help you?" Karen stammered.

Lucas just glanced at her and smiled. He went directly to Samantha's office.

"Excuse me Sir, wait a minute sir, you can't just go in there." Karen Davis was
running behind him now. Then, Lucas opened the door.

Samantha was in her desk signing documents when Lucas entered her office. She was
so shocked seeing him inside her office and at an early hour! He looked so fresh,
clean, neat and so handsome. Obviously, he had just came out from a shower!

Karen was behind him now. "Sorry, Samantha, I couldn't stop him."

"It's okay, Karen." Samantha said firmly and slightly raised her chin. "What do you
want?" She looked directly at Lucas.

He lifted his right hand, indicating her to wait. Then he looked at her personal
assistant and said. "Please leave us alone and locked the door."

Samantha was instantly alarmed. "No! Don't leave, Karen." She gritted her teeth.

Karen Davis just looked at both of them, she was confused whose order to follow.
She just stayed frozen on her feet.
Lucas frowned. "It's better for her to leave. You wouldn't like her to hear what I
am going to say to you."

"It doesn't matter if Karen hears what you have to say, she knows everything about
me." Samantha was angry now. "I'm a very busy person, Mr. Monteiro. You came here
in my office without an appointment. Say what you came here for."

"Okay. If that's what you really want."

"Yes. That's what I want. Now, tell me what you want." She raised her eyebrows.
Daring him to say whatever it is he wanted to say to her in private.

Lucas stared at her eyes, boldly and intensely with desire.

"I want you on top of your desk... NAKED." Lucas said audibly. Emphasizing each
word.
Samantha was so shocked! Her eyes widened and her mouth opened.

Karen was so shocked too. She coughed and said. "Excuse me, I have to leave you
both alone." Then she exited.

"How dare you! I really hate you for this!" Samantha shouted the moment Karen
closed the door.

Lucas just smiled charmingly. "I thought you don't have a secret with her?"

She ignored his question. "You are intentionally provoking me! Why are you here?"

"You said you wanted to see me." He said, not moving an inch from where he was
standing, three meters away from her desk.

"You shouldn't have come here."

"Why not? I own forty percent of the company."

"So, you are claiming your sit now!"

"What if I am?"

"I really hate you, Mr. Monteiro."

Lucas put his hands under his pockets. "You kept on saying that you hate me. That's
the main reason why I'm here."

Samantha frowned, her eyebrows lifted questioningly.

"I want to test a theory." Lucas continued.

"A theory?"
"Yes. A theory. I want to prove to you that you don't really hate me."

"You are wasting my time. I'm very busy. So, please leave me alone." Samantha was
scanning the documents in her hands again, dismissing him.

Lucas rolled his eyes became irritated and said. "Come here."

Samantha looked at him again. "What?"

"I said, COME HERE." He said, pointing his index finger to the space in front of
him.

"Are you ordering me? You are not my boss or my master that in just a snap of your
finger I will follow your orders. I'm not moving an inch here." She snapped angrily
at him.
"You are really a hard headed woman." Lucas said firmly and moved towards her
table. The wide desk table separated them. "You must learn to be obedient,
Samantha."

Samantha smirked. "HA! And you think you are the best person to teach me!"

"Yes." Lucas whispered and scanning her beautiful face with his eyes. Then he put
his hands on the middle of her desk and bended his body towards her. His face came
closer to hers.

"Now, kiss me."

"You are crazy, Mr. Monteiro. I'm not stupid. If you want amusement, find another
girl who...." Samantha's words were lost as Lucas clamped her mouth with his. His
right hand was now on her nape pressing her closer to him.

Samantha struggled and pushed his chest away, but he was so strong. She tried to
resist his kisses but her body deceived her. Her heartbeat pounded so fast and her
body was instantly on fire. Shyly at first, she kissed him back. Noticing her
response, Lucas encourage her by increasing the pace of their kiss.

"Open your mouth for me, Samantha." Lucas said huskily.

She followed his order and felt her body ignited with high voltage electrical power
as he entered his tongue on her mouth, tasting her. And she tasted him too. Oh god!
He tastes so deliciously sweet, with mint and muskiness. A pure male. Her body was
trembling with too much pleasure.

"Oh god, Lucas!" Her hands slide from his chest to his neck. Pulling him more
closer. Without satisfaction, she pulled his tie towards her, not letting him go.
His body was now flat on the desk. She was kissing him now with fervor.

"Ugh... Baby, you are choking me." Lucas said between their kisses and tried to
smile despite his discomfort. But Samantha wouldn't let go of his tie. So, he
swiped the papers off her table and slowly crawled towards her. Finally, he sat
down on the desk without breaking the contact of their kisses.

Lucas pulled Samantha to stand up, trapping her between his legs. He transferred
his kisses to her cheeks, to her jaw, then to her throat. Licking the length of her
neck and sucking the back of her ear. His hands were roaming from her spine, to the
side of her breast, down to her butt. His hands pulled up her skirt up to her
waist. He was caressing and squeezing her butt tightly towards his hardened body.

She moaned with intense pleasure. She untied his tie and threw it on the floor.
Then she unbuttoned his shirt clumsily. Impatiently, she pulled it apart, sending
all the buttons flying.
"This is my favorite shirt, baby." Lucas teased her.

Samantha removed his shirt and jacket and kissed his neck. Running her tongue to
his chest, to his nipples and down to his stomach.

"Do that, baby. Do that... don't ever stop." Lucas groaned. He was caressing her
hair and her breasts.

Wickedly, she opened his fly and pulled his pants down. Lucas helped her removed it
all the way down, including his socks and shoes.

"You are eating your words, Mr. Monteiro. You are the one naked on top of my desk
now." Samantha whispered softly on his ear.

"Not totally naked, baby." Without any hesitation, Lucas removed his black brief.
He moved at the center of the desk.

Samantha's eyes widened. "My goodness, Lucas."

"Then join me here." He was laughing at her.

She removed her blazer and climbed on top of her desk. She was straddling him. They
were kissing again, tongue entwined. She moaned with too much delight and pleasure
when Lucas kissed and licked her breasts.

Then her intercom buzzed. Karen interrupted them, saying: "Excuse me, Samantha. The
suppliers already arrived. They are already waiting in the conference room."

In less than five minutes, Lucas went out of Samantha's office. His hair was
rumpled. His shirt unbuttoned. His Armani jacket was hanging on his arm. His tie
was dangling outside his pants pocket. The staff and employees looked at him as he
passed their table. They were so amused.

Still with too much power and confidence, Lucas went out of the Glitz Fashion
Company building whistling happily.

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Chapter Nineteen

Samantha arrived home at seven in the evening. She was so tired, she wanted to have
an early night. She had a very stressful day. It started with Lucas appearing at
her office unannounced and making love with her wildly on top of her desk. Her
meeting with her suppliers was a disaster. She was so disoriented that they have to
repeat their presentation, so embarrassing! The whole afternoon, she was studying
the company's financial statements, signing documents and assessing the designs and
styles of new fashion trends made by her fashion designers. She was so busy she
forgot the time.

Every now and then, her mind kept on thinking about Lucas. She was so stupid, she
gave in to him so easily. But, he was just so handsome, dashing and very
irresistible. Her heart melted seeing him in her office at an early hour. She
realized how much she loved him. It was time to forgive and forget everything in
order to be happy. She should follow her heart's desire. Now that she already broke
up with Ken, it would be time to give Lucas and their love a second chance.

Samantha parked her BMW M6 convertible just outside their mansion main door when
she noticed another car parked a few meters away. A maserati, very impressive. Her
parents must have a dinner guest tonight.

A butler opened the mansion main door. She was at the foyer when her mother greeted
her.

"Samantha, I'm so glad you arrived at last. We have a visitor." Her mother, the
very classy and sophisticated, Hillary Miller said smilingly.
Samantha's eyebrows raised. "Who?"

"Come inside the living room."

Samantha followed her mom. She was so surprised when she entered the living room.
Lucas?!

Lucas was with her father in the bar. They were drinking martini and laughing. Both
men turned when they noticed the ladies entering.

Samantha just stared at Lucas. She couldn't believe what she saw. He was actually
in their house, and talking to her parents.

Lucas stood up from the stool. He smiled at her charmingly. "Hello, Samantha."

"Hi, you are here." Sam answered, still so stunned.

"Lucas was here this morning. We talked, Samantha. About the past. How I ruined
your relationship with him." Mrs. Miller started to cry. "I am so embarrassed of my
behavior in the past, but Lucas is such a gentleman and very forgiving. He
understand and forgive me for being so cruel to him, to you and for the love that
you had. I regretted what I did. I accused Lucas of something he didn't do and I
forced you to break up with him." Her mother was now crying.

"Mom..." Samantha said, patting her mom's back. "Please stop crying."

"Everything is in the past now, Mrs. Miller. We should learn to forget it."

"Yes, you are right, Lucas. Forgive and forget." Mrs. Miller said wiping her tears
and looked at Lucas.

"Well, we are very happy that we settled this matter, after so many years." Senator
Miller said. "We were so embarrassed with our behaviour, I just wish that we could
apologize also to your family someday."

"Yes, definitely, we would invite you for a dinner. My parents would be happy to
meet you."
"Thank you Lucas."

"Oh, we have to go to the dining room now. Dinner is waiting." Mrs. Miller said.

Mr. and Mrs. Miller was walking ahead of Lucas and Samantha to the dining room.
Lucas took the opportunity of pulling Samantha towards him, hugging her tightly and
kissing her lips.

Samantha abruptly pulled away from him. Mouthing 'Behave.'

Lucas just rolled his eyes.

Lucas was sitted beside Samantha in the dining table. The conversation turned out
to be like an interview. Her parents asked Lucas so many questions about his
family, business, political interest, charities and projects. Lucas patiently
answered all their questions and seemed enjoying every minute of it. Samantha just
listened to them talking and sometimes laughing.

She was halfway her meal when she felt Lucas' right hand caressing her left knee.
She pushed his hand away. Then after a few minutes, his right hand came back again.
She just let him touched her knee this time. But after a few seconds, his hand
slowly moved, caressing the length of her thigh under her skirt and stopped at the
most intimate part of her body. A delicious feeling of intense desire stirred
within her. She looked at him. He was still talking to her parents, unaware how
much his touch affected her. Oh my goodness, this is crazy! Samantha thought.
"Samantha, you should ask Lucas for some advice in running your business. He could
give you tips in expanding your company." Her father suddenly said. All eyes
suddenly turned to her.

She was so embarrassed. Her face turned red. She slowly removed Lucas' hand and
said.

"Lucas is a very busy man. He was running his family's empire, I don't want to
bother him."

"You know you won't Samantha. I'm interested in everything you do. It would be my
pleasure helping you in your business." Lucas stared at her.

Mr. and Mrs. Miller looked at each other. Obviously they were confused of their
daughter's present relationship with Lucas Monteiro. This morning, Samantha
mentioned to them that she already broke up with Dr. Ken Reynolds last night, and
now, Mr. Lucas Monteiro suddenly appeared back in her life. What was really going
on? They wondered.

After dinner, they had coffee at the patio. Her mother felt the tension between
Lucas and Samantha. It was time for them to talk.
"Samantha, why don't you show Lucas the pond in the garden? We have rare fishes in
our pond, Lucas. Would you like to see it?" Mrs. Miller suggested.

"Yes, sure Mrs. Miller."

Samantha showed Lucas the garden and the pond. Instantly, when they were out of her
parents' eyes, they suddenly kissed.

Lucas kissed Samantha gently and passionately. He was caressing her hair, her nape
and her back while deepening their kiss. He pulled her tightly towards his body.
Her arms instantly went around his neck.

"I miss you, sweetheart." Lucas said between kisses. "I couldn't stop thinking
about you. You are so beautiful and gorgeous. I love you so much, baby."

"Lucas, we need to talk."

"I know. We need to settle things between us." He said and loosening his arms
around her. They went to the pond and was sitting on a bench, still in each others'
arms.

"I broke up with Ken."

"I know."

"You knew? Who told you?"

"Dr. Reynolds. He was attracted to Nicole." Lucas continued to explain what

happened. "Nicole had her Laser eye surgery last week. Aside from her
ophthalmologists, Dr. Reynolds monitored her heart condition. I just arrived from
Brazil and I visited Nicole in the hospital. The first thing I saw when I entered
her hospital room was Dr. Reynolds about to kiss Nicole. I got mad. Firstly because
he was my rival on you. I was very jealous of him, having you for himself.
Secondly, he was also flirting with Nicole, who is my best friend. I don't want her
being played by Dr. Reynolds, she just broke up with her boyfriend. So, I punched
him."

"Oh my goodness, Lucas. So, you were the one who punched him." Samantha answered
him. "Lucas, my relationship with Ken is not what you think it is. Our relationship
did not blossom into something very intimate and romantic because we don't have the
same spark or magic that we used to have when we were young. We were just like best
friends too. We realized that what we had before when we were young was not the
same anymore. He met Nicole, and he felt that kind of magic feeling towards her. We
decided to end what we have, but still continue our friendship."
Lucas hugged her tightly. "Thank you so much for telling me these, Sam. I love you
so much. I want us to start again, to rekindle our love. We wasted too much time
already."

"I love you too, Lucas. I tried to resist you but I just can't. I'm afraid if I
kept you hanging too much, you would give up."

"Baby, I won't. I never stop loving you. You are my
and turned my feelings towards another woman, but I
and my heart, you are still the one that haunted my
woman I wanted, needed and loved so much. Now, that
sweetheart."
everything. I tried to hate you
couldn't just dictate my mind
dreams every night. The only
I have you, I won't let you go,

"Oh, Lucas." Samantha kissed him with too much love and passion.

"Samantha, I want us to be together, forever. I want to be with you always. I'm

scared of losing you again. Let's get married and start a family."

"Lucas..." Samantha slightly moved away from his arms. "I love you, but I just
started my career now. I'm enjoying my business and many employees relied on me.
I'm not ready to get married and start a family now."
Lucas groaned. "Okay, you don't have to explain sweetheart. I'm sorry for
pressuring you. That was so selfish of me. Let's take one step at a time. I love
you and I will wait until you are ready to take me as your husband."

"Thank you, Lucas."

They kissed again. This time more wildly and hungrily. He pulled Samantha tightly
to him.

"Let's do it here."

"Here? We can't."

"Why not?"

"The place is surrounded with CCTV cameras."

"Oh god! Let's go to your room."

"Lucas. Are you crazy. We are in my parents' house. Everyone will notice."

"I know. But baby, I think it's time for you to have a place of your own. We need a
lot of time together, and we couldn't do it here in your parent's house. Like now,
I want to kiss you more and touch you intimately but with all the cameras around,
it's disappointing."

"You are pressuring me again, Lucas. You said we will take one step at a time,
right?"

He groaned. "I'm sorry. I always kept forgetting. I just want to hold you in my
arms now."

"Just be patient, okay." Samantha said and kissed him again.

"Yes baby, I need a lot of patience this time." Lucas kissed her deeply.
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"WHAT?!! You and Samantha Miller again?" Lucas' mother, Sophia Castello Monteiro
said hysterically. She was freaking out now. "Enrique, talk some sense to your
son! My god! Did you forget that that woman and her arrogant family ruined your
life!"

"Mom, I talked to her parents last night. I was having dinner with them. We settled
our differences. They said sorry for what they've done. That was a long time ago,
it was time to forgive and forget."

"Lucas! That woman is not for you! I don't like her! I want you to stay away from
her, okay. I'm your mom, I know what is best for you! Please have some respect and
obey your mother!"

"My god mom, I'm already twenty six! I'm not a small boy anymore. It's time for you
to accept that I have my own life now. I love Samantha so much. She is a wonderful
woman. You will like her once you get to know her. Mom, please understand, I love
you so much and I love her, I want you to get along with her."

"No! I don't like their family. They ruined you. It's hard to forget what they did
to you." Sophia Monteiro was crying already.
"Lucas, this is so hard for your mother. She was so affected and hurt by what the
Millers did to you. So please understand, son." Enrique Monteiro, Lucas father
said.

"Actually, she's a bitch! She was dating that blond doctor the other day, and now,
she's hooking up with Lucas." Natalie said.

"Natalie! Don't you ever call Samantha bitch again! I'm warning you!" Lucas was
angry at her younger sister now.

"Don't ever threaten your sister, Lucas! She's just telling the truth!" Enrique
said.

Lucas groaned. Hell! How could I explain this to Sam, that my family hated her!

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Chapter Twenty

Every weekend, Samantha stayed at Lucas' penthouse. They often made love several
times during the night. Lucas had unsatiable appetite. He couldn't get enough of
Samantha. He would kiss her lips, with too much greed and passion, put his tongue
inside her mouth, tasted her, licked her neck, her throat and behind her ear. She
felt she would pass out of intense pleasure every time he did that.

Lucas loved to kiss her breasts, licking and sucking with intense hunger. He was a
wicked man, he knew how to make her scream with too much pleasure. He would kiss
the most intimate part of her body, the center of her arousal and she would
immediately be panting, stirring and screaming for release. She already admitted
that he was right, she was a wild cat in bed! And he was a caveman!

One morning, Samantha was awaken by a knock at the penthouse door. Lucas was still
sleeping, so she decided to open it. Maybe, Marla, the housekeeper was outside.

She put on Lucas' shirt and fixed her hair with her hand. She immediately opened
the door and smiled.

Her eyes widened when instead of Marla, she saw a very beautiful woman in her late
forties. Lucas' mother, Sophia Castello Monteiro!
"Good morning." Sophia said. "You must be Samantha Miller."

"Good morning, Maam. Yes, I'm Samantha Miller." Sam felt so awkward being caught
sleeping at her son's place.

"I'm Lucas' mother."

"Yes, I know, maam."

"Where is Lucas?" Sophia said firmly.

"He is still sleeping, Mrs. Monteiro. I will wake him up."

"No. I mean, later. I want to talk to you first, Miss Miller." Sophia said then
went directly in the living room. Samantha followed her. They were sitting in a
long couch.
Without wasting more time, Sophia said to Samantha.

"Miss Miller, I understand that you and my son have a relationship. Since you were
seeing him, he never went home during weekends. He didn't spend time with us
anymore."

"I... I didn't know that, Mrs. Monteiro. I'm sorry I was not aware."

"Now that you knew, can I rely on you to convince my son to spend his weekend with
us?"

"Of course, Mrs. Monteiro." Samantha said sadly. Mrs. Monteiro doesn't like her.
She thought.

"I'm sorry, Mrs. Monteiro for taking Lucas' time with his family. I don't want to
be the cause of a conflict in your family. I made a mistake of hurting him and your
family before. I'm really sorry for that, Mrs. Monteiro. I hope you could ever
forgive me and my family." Samantha said with teary eyes.
Sophia Monteiro's face softened. Then Samantha continued.

"I love your son so much. I will do anything to make him happy. I regretted not
fighting for our love before and not defending him against my parents, I was a
coward. And the worst thing was, I lied. I told my parents lies against Lucas to
save me from punishment. I was a battered child, Mrs. Monteiro. My mother was
beating me so badly even in small mistakes since my brother died. She blamed me for
being responsible for his death."

"Oh god, Samantha, that's horrible." Sophia was stunned by Samantha's confession.
"How old were you at that time?"

"I was thirteen. So hard headed, spoiled and disobedient."

"My goodness, you were still too young. We made a lot of mistakes when we were
young. We mature and succeed because of the mistakes we did. You know Samantha, I
was once also a spoiled brat and a very disobedient girl!" Sophia said, her heart
was crying for Samantha now. Such a beautiful woman, envied by lots of girls, but
deep inside her, she was carrying too much weight on her shoulders. She didn't
deserve such pain and heartaches.

"Samantha, do you really love my son?"

"Yes, Mrs. Monteiro, I never stopped loving Lucas. I made the biggest mistake in my
life when I broke up with him. You have an amazing son, maam."

Sophia smiled. "I know. And you are an amazing woman also, Samantha."

"Thank you, Mrs. Monteiro."

"Samantha, I know this is not my business. My only concern is, you are a public
figure. It was known publicly that you have a boyfriend already, the doctor."

Samantha smiled. "We already broke up when I reunited with Lucas. My relationship
with Ken did not blossom to a romantic or intimate thing, it was purely platonic.
The last thing I heard, he was dating your niece, Nicole Valiente."

"Really? Oh no... Nicole is really catching up. She just broke up with her Prince
boyfriend, and now dating a doctor!" Sophia laughed.

"Mom?"
Sophia and Samantha suddenly turned their heads when they heard Lucas. He was
coming out from the bedroom and walking towards them in the living room. He was
half naked and wearing only a towel around his hips.

"Did I miss something?"

"Yes. You, young man are not coming home anymore. You are neglecting your family!"

Lucas kissed her mom's cheek. "I'm sorry mother. Every weekend is the only time
that Samantha and I could spend together. We have lots of catching up to do. We
wasted almost five years of our time together."

His mother frowned. "Then bring Samantha home every weekend! That's not a problem.
As long as we are all together."

"Are you sure, mom?"

"Really sure, son. Samantha and I talked while you were sleeping. I realized she's
a very nice woman. I like her." Sophia said and smiled at Samantha.
Lucas smiled and felt so relieved.

**********

Lucas and Samantha started spending every weekend at the Monteiro mansion. The
Monteiros accepted Samantha as part of their family. They learned to love her.

Natalie and Samantha were of the same age, they became best of friends instantly.
Sam taught her the techniques in modelling and in joining beauty pageant. Since,
Natalie graduated a degree in fashion designing, she helped Samantha in creating
trendy dresses, shoes and bags.

One evening, at the Monteiro mansion, everyone was already asleep except for Lucas
and his father.

"Son, you love Samantha so much, and obviously she loves you too. Why don't you get
married?"
"Dad, I asked her several times already, but she often said she was not ready yet.
She's very busy with her business and she enjoyed modelling."

"Hmm... she could still do that when you are married."

"I already told her. I think she's scared of a commitment. I don't want to pressure
her. I love her so much, and I respect her decisions."

"I know, but you are not happy with it, right?"

"Yes. You are right dad. I want to start a family with her now. I will provide
everything for our family. She didn't have to work just like mom. All she have to
do is take care of me and our kids."

"Samantha is still confused of what she really wanted in life. Guide her the right
way, son."

"How?"
"I'll tell you how." Enrique Monteiro said and his son listened earnestly.

***********

One month after, Samantha woke up nauseated. She ran towards the bathroom and
vomited everything she'd eaten the night before.

"Are you okay?" Lucas was standing at the bathroom door.

"You see, I'm not fine!" Samantha shouted. Washing her mouth at the bathroom sink.

Lucas went towards her and caressed her back. "You should see a doctor. You've been
like this for three days already."

"Oh god, I felt awful. I'll take a shower first."

"I'll join you." Lucas said while removing her shirt and thong. Lucas opened the
shower and adjusted the heater. He shampooed Samantha's hair and rinsed it. Then
soap her neck, arms, breast and all the way down her body. Samantha did the same
for Lucas too, she was bathing him and touching his sensitive parts. As usual, the
shower ended with torrid lovemaking. With Samantha panting and screaming for
release. Lucas was so unsatiable, he carried Samantha to his bed.

"Damn, Lucas. You are so good." Samantha said grasping and pulling Lucas' hair.

"Baby, 'coz you are so damn delicious! I just couldn't get enough of you." He was
kissing her thigh.

Then suddenly, Samantha pushed him away and ran to the bathroom. She vomited again.

Lucas stood up and smiled happily. She's pregnant!

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Chapter Twenty One

Lucas was doing the presentation for their newly acquired mall in Philadephia. The
twenty seater long table in the boardroom was fully occupied by the Montero
International Holding board of directors. The group of men was listening intensely
to Lucas' presentation when the boardroom door across to where Lucas was standing
suddenly opened.

Sophia Castello Monteiro strode in. Following her was Samantha and Natalie.

Lucas stopped his presentation. All men turned to the three ladies who entered the
room.

"Excuse us, gentlemen. We just have an important matter to discuss with my husband
and son, we are just too excited, we couldn't wait to deliver the news." Sophia
said to the men inside the boardroom.

"Honey, what are you doing here?" Enrique Monteiro who was seated at the head table
inquired his wife. "I thought you went out shopping?"

"Enrique, every time I'm out of the house, you think I'm shopping. We went to a
doctor."
"Why? Are you sick?" Enrique stood up.

"No! Natalie and I accompanied Samantha to our family doctor. We were in her office
when she became dizzy and nauseous."

"What? And you didn't call me?" Lucas said getting so worried. He went directly to
Samantha's side. He kissed and hugged her.

"I know you have your presentation today, I don't want you to worry." Samantha
said.

"Are you okay, now?"

"Yes, I'm fine."

Lucas dragged Samantha out of the room to his adjoining office. Sophia, Natalie and
Enrique followed them.
"Gentlemen, we will be back in a while. For the meantime, you can have your
refreshment at the coffee room." Enrique Monteiro said to the board of directors
before he went out of the room.

"So, what did the doctor said?" Lucas asked Samantha.

"I'm pregnant!"

Lucas eyes widened. Oh my god! It's true then. She's pregnant. I knew it! I knew
it! Then he smiled and jumped with joy. He hugged Samantha and kissed her lips.

"Oh god! You are pregnant! I'm going to be a father!" Lucas shouted with tears of
joy.

"Yes, Lucas." Samantha said happily.

"Congratulations to both of you, I am so excited." Sophia said hugging Lucas and

Samantha.
"We are so happy, congratulations!" Natalie shouted.

"Jeez! I'm going to be a grandpa." Enrique said, at last. "I'm so glad you are
going to have a baby."

"We didn't really plan for this, it's too soon. But this baby is a blessing from
God, it is so amazing that I became pregnant when we were using contraceptive."
Samantha told Enrique.

"You mean you were taking pills? That could affect the baby!" Sophia said in alarm.

"No, I didn't take any birth control pills. I mean, Lucas was using a... a...
rubber..." Samantha said shamefully.

"He didn't, I told him to stop using it, so you will get pregnant and agree to
marry him." Enrique firmly said to Samantha.

Lucas secretly rolled his eyes. Damn!

"What?!" All ladies looked at Enrique Monteiro with murderous eyes.

"You are an interfering old man Enrique, you have a lot of explaining to do."
Sophia said to her husband.

"Sorry, I just want our kids to be happy. I'm doing what's best for them." Enrique
said to his wife.

"They are already grown ups, they know what's best for them." Sophia reasoned.

Enrique turned to Samantha. "I'm very sorry Samantha. Lucas was so confused and
desperate. He loves you so much and he was not totally happy with your situation
right now. I just want to guide both of you to the right path. Do the right thing,
get married and have kids if you really love each other. I understand that your
career as a businesswoman just started, but it doesn't mean that you would give it
up if you are married. Men like us think differently, we wanted assurance from our
women. We wouldn't find peace and happiness until we marry the women of our
dreams."

"I don't know what to say... I didn't realize until now..." Samantha just stared at
Lucas' father. Then she turned to Lucas. "Is that true, Lucas? You are not totally
happy?"
Lucas looked intensely at Samantha's eyes. "Yes, baby. I won't find peace and true
happiness till you will learn to trust me and promise to be with me forever."

"Oh.. Lucas.."

"Well, I think we have to leave them alone to settle your mess, Enrique. We will be
waiting outside. Let us know what your plans are." Sophia said, leaving Lucas'
office with Natalie and Enrique.

"I love you so much Samantha. I can't live without you anymore. I want us to be
together forever." Lucas said the moment the door closed.

Samantha was now starting to cry. "Oh god, Lucas, I feel so selfish. I love you
too, so much. I'm sorry for not trusting you completely and for prioritizing my
career instead of you in my life now. I want to be with you too, forever and
always."

"Shh baby, don't cry. I won't let you give up your career. It was your dream and
gives you self fulfilment."
"Yes, it is. Thank you so much, Lucas. I will do my very best to balance my time
with my career and family."

"Do that, baby, for me and for our future kids. So, when are we getting married?"

"As soon as possible, my darling." Samantha said.

"Oh baby, I love you so much. You made me the world's happiest man. So, am I
forgiven now?"

Samantha smiled wickedly. "Hmmm... you are not forgiven. I need to punish you for
doing that stunt, Mr. Monteiro. You are just like your father, you caveman!"

"Okay baby, tell me what my punishment is and I will gladly do it."

Samantha whispered her punishment to him.

He laughed so loud. "Oh baby, I'm shocked! When did you learn to get so naughty?
You are really a wild cat!"

Samantha laughed happily.

"Why don't we start that punishment here on my desk?" Lucas said wickedly. "Come
on, you want to tie me on bed huh? You can tie me on my desk baby, use my tie...
here.." He removed his tie and gave it to Samantha.

"Are you crazy, Lucas, you have a meeting."

"Dad will preside, this will just take ten minutes, baby."

"Are you sure? Your family is waiting outside."

"Hmm... they won't wait, I'm sure they are in the boardroom right now. Come on,
baby, hurry up." Lucas said and kissed Samantha hungrily. He was pushing Samantha's
skirt up and squeezing her butt. He pulled her tightly towards his hardened rock
body.
"Oh god, you are so delicious, baby."

"Hmm.. Lucas, you taste so good too... come on, let me remove your shirt.. I'm
going to kiss you all the way down, honey." Samantha started unbuttoning his shirt
when she noticed a small black mic near his shirt collar. Her eyes widened.

"Lucas, do you have your lapel on?"

Lucas eyes widened too. "Holy shit!!"

Like father, like son indeed. History repeated itself.

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Epilogue

Samantha was so beautiful in her off-shoulder wedding gown, its figure-hugging

mermaid design emphasized her gorgeous body. The gown was sparkling with real
diamonds and pearls. It was designed by Samantha's new sister-inlaw, Natalia
Monteiro. Her glorious hair was pulled up in a bun. A little diamond cladded tiara
with a fifty-feet long veil was clipped on top of her bun. She looked like a
princess in a fairy tale movie.

The aisle of the church was covered with red carpet. Red rose petals were on it,
thrown by the three cute flower girls.

Samantha was trembling with nervousness when she walked at the aisle with her
father, Senator Brad Miller. Her face was focused at the very handsome man waiting
for her near the altar. He looked so dashing in a white tuxedo with his hair
plastered neatly on his head . Oh my Lucas. I couldn't believe I'm marrying you,
the man I truly deeply in love with.

He was smiling at her. Encouraging her to walk towards him. She smiled back at him
nervously.

Lucas was so stunned seeing Samantha in her wedding dress. She looked so beautiful
walking in the aisle towards him. Totally, the most beautiful woman in the
universe. Stunning and gorgeous. He felt so lucky having her as his wife.

I'm the most happiest man on earth, right now, marrying the only woman I love so
much. Lucas thought. He couldn't imagine living without Samantha anymore. She was
an amazing woman, so strong and full of courage. I would protect her, treasure her
and fully love her now and forever.

The wedding reception followed at the Monteiro Mansion in New York. All VIP's,
family, friends, collegues, famous celebrities were invited. It was a grand wedding
celebration for Lucas and Samantha. Everyone was so happy for the newly wed couple.
The celebration ended with lots of singing and dancing.

Rafael who was Lucas' Best Man, catched the bride's garter. It was a coincident
that Natalia, who was Samantha's Maid of Honor, catched the bride's bouquet.
Everyone were teasing them, to be the next one to get married.

At that moment, Rafael surprised everyone by producing a small velvet red box from
his pocket and knelt down in front of Natalia. He actually proposed to her.
Everyone yelled and shouted when Natalia said 'Yes.'

Nicole was one of the bridesmaids. She was with Ken at the wedding. Their
relationship was getting stronger everyday. They were so much in love. Nicole was
already living in New York and managing her new Cakes and Pastries business. Ken
and Nicole were already engaged. They planned to get married after Lucas and
Samantha.

Ken and Lucas settled their differences already. It was awkward at first, but now,
they were best of friends. Ken was a very soft spoken person and easy to get along
with. Usually, he acted as the mediator in the group. With Lucas and Rafael always
arguing which road to take, Ken would decide for everyone.

Nicole and Samantha get along so well too. They hang out often with Natalia. Lucas
told Sam about his big crush on Nicole before, and the crazy stuff he did. But he
assured Samantha that that was before, and absolutely his heart belongs to Samantha
now, totally. His feelings for Nicole now was plainly platonic, as best friends and
brotherly sisterly thing. Samantha understood him and accepted his explanations.
She learned to trust Lucas so much. With the love that he kept on showering on her
every minute of the day, she had no reason to doubt his loyalty and love for her.

Samantha's mother, Hillary Miller became Sophia Monteiro's best friend. They both
love shopping, pole dancing, going to the gym and dining in expensive restaurants.
Their husbands Senator Brad Miller and Enrique Monteiro would often accompany their
wives wherever they went, and instantly they became good friends too.

**********

Five Years Later

Lucas entered the hi-tech remote controlled beautiful Mansion in the center of New
York. He bought the mansion for Samantha five years ago. He was so happy, she loved
it a lot when he showed the whole house to her. She was an amazing woman, he loved
her more everyday.

He parked the car in the garage. The moment he opened the house main door, two very
cute identical blond-haired girls running towards him.

"Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!" Leia Rose and Jasmine shouted happily. They were both three
years old.

"Hello pretty girls. I missed you my princesses." Lucas kissed soundly the two
girls on their cheeks. The girls giggled.

"Daddy, you are tickling me." Leia Rose said, pushing Lucas lips away from her.

"Daddy, Leia Rose broke my Barbie doll's arm!" Jasmine said, hugging Lucas.

"I did not. I told you, Iñigo did." Leia Rose reasoned at her twin sister.

"What?! I heard my name again." A four year old dark-haired boy appeard. He was so
dirty, his hands and legs were so muddy. A dirty white dog was behind him.

Lucas raised his eyebrows. "You are so muddy, young man. Where have you been?"

"I was building a house for Shaggy." Iñigo said and pointing his dog.

Lucas stood up and went to his son. He smiled and kissed his cheeks. "Come on, you
need a bath."

"Daddy, he broke my Barbie's arm." Jasmine pulled Lucas pants, trying to get her
daddy's attention.

"Baby, we will buy you a dozen of Barbie dolls, okay." Lucas picked up Jasmine in
his arms.

"Me too, daddy.. me too.." Leia Rose got jealous of her sister and wanted also a
dozen Barbie dolls.

"Of course baby, come on." Lucas picked up the other girl in his other powerful
arm. "Oh goodness, you girls are getting heavy." He laughed. "Come on, young man,
follow me." He told his son, Iñigo.

Samantha was in the kitchen, cooking a special dinner. Today was their fifth year
wedding anniversary. She was excited for tonight. She had a surprised for Lucas.

"Baby, I'm home." Lucas shouted at the kitchen door, carrying the girls.

"I know, I heard the car, honey." Samantha shouted back and went running towards
Lucas. She embraced him and the two girls, then kissing him deeply.

"Happy fifth year anniversary, baby." Lucas said.

"Same to you, hon. I love you so much... hmm..." Samantha said between kisses.

"Come on, baby, let's go to... you know..." Lucas said to Samantha, mouthed
'bedroom.'

"Where?" Leia Rose asked.

"Daddy, I'll go with you." Jasmine said firmly.

"Wait for me! I'll take a bath first!" Iñigo shouted.

Lucas rolled his eyes. "Baby, I told you. We should get a nanny."

"Hon, please, I want to take care of them personally. I love them so much, I can't
leave them with a nanny at home. I won't have peace of mind."

Lucas laughed. "Oh baby, Where's the Samantha who wanted to focus on her career? As
an entrepreneur? Who didn't want to leave her company?"

"Honey, that was before. I have different priorities now. I want to focus my time
on us and our kids."

"I love you so much baby for sacrificing your career for us. You made me the
happiest man." Lucas kissed her again and now, deeply.

"Eeww!!!" Leia Rose said and added. "Why do you often kissed mommy like that
daddy?"

Lucas and Samantha just laughed at their daughter.

Later that evening, Lucas was lying on bed. He was waiting for Samantha to come out
of the bathroom. Today was their fifth year anniversary and he was still very
excited to make love to her. His hunger for her never stopped. It kept on
escalating. She was a very beautiful, gorgeous woman. Not to mention, very sexy and
delicious. Hmm... what took her so long? Lucas thought.

The lights were turned off. Only the bedside lamp was on.

Then Samantha went out of the bathroom. He was shocked when he saw her outfit.

"Whoa! Baby, what are you wearing?" His eyes darkened with raw desire. She was so
damn sexy and hot in a cheetah top and thong. She was wearing a knee-high cheetah
killer boots and cheetah ears headband. Damn! His body hardened instantly.

"Shh... can't you guess? I'm a wild cat!" Samantha said.

"Hahaha.. you are really a wild cat baby, come here. I'm going to eat you, my wild
cat."

"Eat me? Is that wise? Who's going to take care of the babies?"

"Honey, stop torturing me. Come here. Look at me." Lucas said and showing the
hardened part of his body.

"Okay, eat me, my caveman." Samantha crawled slowly towards Lucas on the bed,
imitating a wild cat. She straddled him and kissed him hungrily and wildly. Their
tongue duelled and they were sucking and nipping each other's lips.

"Oh god, baby, hmm... you are so delicious." Lucas pulled down her top and suckled
her breast hungrily. His hands were squeezing her butt, rubbing the center of her
arousal to his hardened length.

"Do that, do that... Oh honey, don't stop... please.." Samantha was rubbing her
lower body on him wildly now.

"MOMMY, I can't sleep. I'm scared! There's a monster in our room!" Jasmin shouted.

Samantha immediately leaped out of Lucas' lap and covered herself with the blanket.
Oh my god, Lucas forgot to lock the bedroom door again. Damn him! They were so
engrossed in making love that they didn't hear the door opened.

Lucas was so shocked too. Hell! He looked at Samantha. They were both frustrated.

"Daddy, can I sleep here in your room? I'm scared." Jasmine asked her dad with a
crying voice.

"Of course, baby. Come here." Lucas hugged his daughter and laid her between him
and Samantha.

"Mommy, why are you wearing a cat's ears on bed? Can I have one too?"

"Of course. Here, you can have this." Samantha put the headband on her daughter's
head and kissed her. "Go to sleep, baby."

Lucas and Samantha waited for Jasmine to sleep, when their door opened again. Their
other daughter was crying and asked to sleep on their bed too.

Lucas eyed Samantha. He just smiled and mouthed. 'Tomorrow, morning.'

***The End***

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The eldest, four years old dark-haired boy

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When a good boy turned bad...

Markos Petrakis, Greek Multi-Billionaire World shipping magnate was staring at the
woman sitting across him at the boardroom table. Nina Peres, the only woman he ever
loved and adored.

She is still very beautiful, even more beautiful now. So bloody hot and gorgeous.
He thought. His senses flared as he looked at her intensely. His carnal cravings
for her ignited. He became agitated and was trying to control the hardening of his
body.

But she was her father's daughter. They looked so much alike and shared the same
tainted blood. He hated her father so much. He wanted him to suffer and pay for his
sins, a million-folds over if he had to.

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Catch Me

(Sequel of LUCAS' REVENGE)

By: sweetdreamer33

Five years ago, Chloe Petrakis was badly hurt by her almost two years boyfriend,
Inigo Monteiro. He broke up with her because she became so clingy, demanding and
possessive. The worse part was, he did it during her sixteenth birthday party. It
was so traumatic for her, that for years, she became so devastated and heartbroken.

And now, she became a different woman, more beautiful, sexier and hotter! She
learned her lesson well, never to trust a man like Inigo Monteiro. She already
moved on and started dating again. Finally, she found Mark, who was the exact
opposite of her EX!

But why was it that Inigo reappeared in her life, and acting like Prince Charming
once again?

Starring:

Henry Cavill as Iñigo Monteiro

Nina Dobrev as Chloe Petrakis

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