Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Minara (Mi-Nah-Rah)
“Hey , watch it !” Someone yelled from behind me as I ran as fast as I could through the buzzing streets of New York City, New York.
“Sorry !” I shouted back. I didn’t have time to miss this bus . I’d literally fail my Apparel Specialization portion of my degree and in my last year , that’s embarrassing !
“Hurry , Mina !” May yelled from the bus window as I swiftly made my way to the bus doors before Georgie could close them .
“Thank you so much for waiting on me Georgie ! I appreciate it .” I spoke as I paid my fare .
He smile back and laughed . “Ya’know one of these days it won’t be me driving and you’re gonna be shit outta luck , Mina .”
“Well let’s hope that day doesn’t come while I’m still in school.” I smiled and laughed back making my way towards the middle of the crowded bus next to May.
“You push your luck everyday you wake up , huh Mina .” She chuckled and shook her head .
“Oh hush. Sometime I just get -“
“Wrapped up in your designs . I know , I know . I’ve heard it a million times before .” She smiled cutting me off .
“Where’s June?” I asked. May and June were identical twin sisters. The only thing that set them apart were their eyes and a slight difference in their voice .
“How do you know I’m not June ?” She asked amused . I’ve been their friend since before I could remember. If it wasn’t for the fact they were identical and we all had different parents , you’d think we were all triplets .
“I know May has hazel eyes and June’s are green . Mays voice is higher than June’s as well . May likes to play mind games while June couldn’t care less and May always wears her bracelet I got her .” I said holding up her wrist showcasing the pandora bracelet I’d gotten myself and the twins long ago . We add new trinkets to it atleast three times a year and before this year was over it’d be time for a new bracelet .
She laughed before responding, “I still get so surprised every-time you can tell us apart and our own parents get stuck . She’s not feeling the best today so she’s headed to urgent care . She’ll be back tomorrow .”
Making a mental note to text her and check on her later I nodded and showed her my designs the rest of the ride to school.
Getting off of the bus we both looked up at the building in front of us Fashion Institute of Technology
“Can you believe we’re almost done ?!” May asked excitedly . We were in our last two weeks of school . Meaning my last couple of weeks working at the stupid Ambiance Night Club . I couldn’t wait to quit that job.
“No I can’t but I can . It’s just feels so unreal . We’re so close to living our dream !” I replied just as excited.
I couldn't help but to imagine how good life was about to get . I could finally move myself and my siblings away from my parents . Far away .
I am the oldest of 6 . I’m 27 standing at 5foot 5inches . I’ve been working at the night club since I was 16 just stripping to make ends meet and take care of all the kids my parents couldn’t stop having . It’s been hard and annoying but I’m finally at the finish line .
While yes , my parents were around they were always losing our money in get rich quick schemes . So eventually myself and my younger brother , Diesel , started taking over the bills and being the adults of the house and our other siblings fell in line quick. Diesel is 26, Daisy is 14 Gwen is 12 , Leon is 7 and Noah is 5 .
Growing up I chose fashion because we were always less fortunate and with all the kids we couldn’t afford new clothes for everybody so I made them . We’d go to the thrift shop and buy the clothes for cheap and make them our own. I’d make sure that you couldn’t tell our clothes weren’t authentic or that you wouldn’t care because the design was so unique .
I even design my outfits for the night club that I strip in and some other dancers get custom pieces from me too . I’ve done well making a name for myself so far but this is just the beginning .
“I’m proud of you , Mina .” May said out of nowhere as we made our way to get something to snack on before class .
“With all that you go through raising your siblings , taking care of the household since you were 16 and Diesel too since he was 15 . You guys are finally making a breakthrough in life . I’m proud of you and I can’t wait to see the life that you guys get to live .” May always found a way to get my emotions all riled up .
“Thank you , May . It’s like I’m so close I could reach my hand out and grab it .” I responded .
Beaumont
Ducking down a little I watched as the vase shattered on the wall behind me . I couldn’t help but laugh .
“Get her out of my office and send her an invoice for all she’s broken today .” I spoke to my head of security , Niko .
Liliana was my girlfriend once upon a time but I grew weary of her. All she wanted was my money and that was fine for a while but I have more serious endeavors to look into , the first is finding myself a wife before my mother could .
I had a half month , 15 days , to find a wife and I definitely didn’t want it to be Liliana . She had no ambition in life, no passion and the sex was mediocre . I wanted fire and desire . If I was going to marry someone it was going to be someone who kept me on my toes . Someone fiery and driven .
I was set to take over the family business, Dubois Fashion Industries. That was just the cover business . We really were the leading weapons distributor in the United States right now. I’ve worked hard all my life to not only be the best but look the best and produce the best. I’m more than capable to take these businesses over .
My mother is just knit picking . My father has already agreed to let me take over the business but my mother felt as though I needed a woman in order to run it properly . That was a hard ask being as though we weren’t truly who the public thought we were .
In her mind she could find me the perfect wife within one of the Mafia Families we could use a connection with but none of those women stuck out to me . They were all very hardcore and unmoving . I wanted a soft , yet hardworking woman . A woman who knew what she wanted and who took care of business .
I’m 29 now and I’ve only had two relationships throughout my life . One being Liliana of course and the other being a childhood sweetheart . She was my first and I was hers . First kiss , first time , first love , everything . Minara Sasha Boydd , even her name was graceful to the tongue.
When I was younger my family and I were less fortunate but my father had a vision and stuck to it. By time I entered High School the businesses had taken off . We moved to the better parts of New York , my siblings and I started going to private schools and life continued on pretty great . The only problem was that I left her behind and honestly , I quite rarely looked back.
Life was great now. There was no need to constantly think about how we struggled back then and I guess that memory was a little painful to think about. The constant struggles and hardships were often tough to swallow but if I could find my childhood sweetheart I’d marry her. If not oh well I missed out on a diamond in the rough and I could accept it.
I’m one of New York’s most desired bachelors , standing at 6foot 5inches and a love for the gym . Being easy on the eyes and tolerating no nonsense from anyone I was desired and I knew it. Though it didn’t go to my head . I only really desired one woman and when I found her she was going to be my wife.
Exiting my office I decided I’d retire for the evening and head home for a second to see what my brothers and sister was up to . We all had our own penthouses but of course our parent’s house would always be home.
Entering I seen all 3 of my siblings sitting comfortably in the living room watching TMZ .
I’m the oldest at 29 followed by Claude at 28 , then the twins Antoine and Anais at 26 .
“Look Beau you’re on the TV .” My sister Anais said . Undoing my suit jacket and some of the buttons on my shirt as well I sat down next to my brother Claude at the end of the couch .
“One of New York’s most sought after bachelors is now looking for a wife . It’s said that the bachelor has 60 days to find a wife or his mother will choose for him .” A woman spoke .
“How could she know such a thing ?” Antoine asked with irritation in his voice . I sighed knowing that it was gonna be much harder to find a wife now that every woman within a 50mile radius of me would try and throw themselves at me.
“This is gonna get chaotic . At least they got the days wrong .” Anais said and we all agreed .
“Yeah . I still can’t believe Mother’s going through with this ridiculous ultimatum .” I responded just as the front door opened and a loud voice rang through the corridor .
“I’d say just don’t do it , but I’m next in line and I like my freedom and the ability to not truly be relied on .” Claude answered honestly.
“You’re getting married , Beau ?! And you didn’t inform your best friend ?! We have to go out and celebrate !” Henri yelled throughout the house . We all sighed . Partying with Henri could turn out two ways , good or extremely bad . No in between .
Finding us he sat beside me with a bottle of Clase Azul Reposado in both hands . Henri was the son and heir of the Castillo family . They owned a considerable amount of land in which they made and laundered money . They’d never go broke as long as they lived .
“How are you just able to walk in like that ?” Anais asked with irritation laced in her voice. Her and Henri used to date unbeknownst to our parents . They would’ve married if he could change .
“My love , I’m always welcomed everywhere . It’s just something about me that people love .” He winked blowing her a kiss . In his mind Anais would wait for him forever , he was her first everything but I knew she wouldn’t. Just give her some time and someone else better and she’d forget all about him.
She scoffed before getting up . “I’ll take my leave now . Dolly is waiting for me to go shopping with her .” She said before exiting the home.
“It’s like she gets more and more beautiful with each time we meet .” Henri smiled before focusing his attention back on my brothers and I.
“Ambiance tonight , no exceptions . Matter of a fact they open in an hour . Let’s pre-game . Tap the bottle .”
Minara
When I arrived home from school the house was a mess . My parents were sprawled out on the couch with liquor bottles surrounding them and the kids ran around the house crazily before stopping realizing that not only had I come home but Diesel was right behind me.
I watched as their faces paled in comparison to the usual color their faces held.
“Clean this shit up right now !” I yelled . I had cleaned up yesterday on my day off from work and school and in less than 24 hours it was trashed .
“And anybody who has a problem doing so can see me about it .” Diesel said as he made his way to our parents who were passed out drunk .
We always checked their pockets for money whenever they were too out of it . It was our way of making them contribute even if they didn’t know it.
The kids ran around like chickens with their heads cut off cleaning up the mess they’d made as I started on dinner. I had to be at work at 6 and it was already 3 . They were getting spaghetti tonight . Quick and easy to make and it lasted the better half of the week .
“Sissy, I don’t want spaspetti!” Noah wined as I sat him down for dinner.
“Well it’s all we have right now .” I responded sitting him in his high chair .
“Diesel are you guys gonna be okay while I go ?” I asked and he nodded .
“Go to work . The rent and utilities are due the end of the week and I have majority of it . We still need groceries and toiletries . Gwen just started her period and Daisy used all of the pads . So you’ll need to stop by the store on the way home .” He responded .
Diesel worked a blue collar job . He was team lead at his construction site earning well over $33/hr . He paid majority of the bills so that I could focus on school . He knew that as soon as I made it big we’d all be out of here and leave our parents quicker than you could say “don’t leave” .
We were already near our goal . We’d be moved out of this dump and in a better place before the month was over. I could feel it.
With the house looking better than it did and the mental note made to stop at the store I was off to work .
I got to work about ten minutes early and started to get dressed when Tina walked in .
“Mini , you got that custom order for me , boo ?” She asked .
“Sure do , you got that cash?” I asked her . She smiled and pulled out $600 .
“Yes , thank you, Mini ! You are the best and this is so cute ! I’m wearing it for my set tonight .” She smiled as we exchanged the money and outfit .
“You’re Welcome, girl . I gotta say designing that one was one of my favorites .” She blushed and went on about her day as I got dressed .
Here in the club they called me Mini . All I did was strip . No sexual transactions just stripping . Believe it or not the customers paid more hoping that they could spend enough into getting me alone but they couldn’t .
After getting dressed in a custom piece I made my way to the stage and waited for my name to be called .
“Aye , y'all welcome my girl Mini on the stage . I hear she’s a fan favorite .” DJ Drew announced and the crowd went wild .
Smirking as I walked onto the stage . I couldn’t help but notice all the money that was already there before I could even fully make an appearance .
DJ Drew played a couple of fast songs followed by a slow and sultry one and during this one I usually mark my rich prey and make my way into the crowd .
I spotted a couple of men in the VIP section and made my way over there . Any one of them would do so I just chose one and started dancing not giving it too much more thought .
As I danced I let his hands roam my body as his friends stuffed money wherever they could . And before the music ended , I winked at him and walked away to the locker room as security handed me the money they collected from the stage .
I counted the money , or as much of it as I felt like counting , then stopped by Money's office and paid him his cut before making my way back to the dressing room. As I was getting dressed Kandy and Carly came running into the locker room .
“Mini , do you know who that was just now ?!” Carly asked and I shrugged .
“Who was it ?”
“Ahhhh only the Beaumont Dubois and his brothers . You had that man in a trance .” I laughed .
Beaumont Dubois was my childhood sweetheart . We used to be inseparable before his family made it big. Then I never seen or heard from him again. What a sellout. I couldn’t help but to scoff before I replied.
“Well Make sure you ladies go and get you some of that Dubois money . I gotta hit the store , Gwen just started her period .” I said taking my duffle bag of money and beginning to leave out .
“Awee .” I heard them say behind me as I left .
Beaumont
Henri , my brothers and I all sat in the VIP section of Ambience . We were already pretty tipsy thanks to Henri and we had a round of wings coming that I couldn’t wait to eat .
“Aye , y'all welcome my girl Mini on the stage . I hear she’s a fan favorite .” The DJ spoke . Before she could even make it on stage the stage was filled with money .
The moment she stepped out on the stage my eyes were glued to her . With every piece of clothing she took off I grew harder with anticipation .
Before I knew it she was making her way over to me and that’s when I seen her . Minara . She danced on me moving slow and even let my hands roam her body . I knew she could feel how hard I was but I couldn’t care less . Before I could even process the fact that my childhood sweetheart was sitting on my lap within my grasp the music ended and she winked before walking away with all the money she’d just made from us .
“Bro , you need to get her in a private room she wants you big time .” Henri smiled as he took another shot .
Just as he said that our wings came out and they were nice and fresh . I stopped the waitress before she could go anywhere .
“How can I get Mini alone ?” I asked her and she laughed .
“Mini don’t do private sessions . Better luck next time she’s gone now .” She responded before walking off .
Damn . I was disappointed but I was also curious. I wanted to know if she recognized me . If she missed me .
“Eat up , bro .” Claude said and I did just that . The wings here were amazing .
“Let’s head out. I’m done here .” I said as I finished my wings . Just as we were leaving other girls walked up but I couldn’t help but ignore them. I wanted Minara and tonight solidified it. She was to be my wife and I was going to do all I can to get her.
The next morning I entered my office and called my assistant .
“Yes sir , Mr. Dubois .” Corbin said as he entered my office .
Corbin was one of my most trusted employees and one of my most paid as well .
“I need you to find out everything you can on Minara Boydd , she’s to be my wife .” I stated and he nodded
“Minara Boydd , I’ll have that information before the days end .” He nodded before leaving .
All night I kept having wet dreams about her. Her body , the way she winked at me , her perfume , how soft her skin is . All of it .
I remember everything about her like it happened yesterday . She always took care of herself and her little siblings. It was just Her , Diesel, Daisy and Gwen .
Minara and Diesel would do all they could to take care of their younger siblings . I couldn’t help the guilty feelings I started to feel. Knowing that she was my best friend and my everything and I’d left her behind to struggle so long ago without so much as a second thought .
“Beau ! Beau !” Claude said snapping me out of my thoughts. I hadn’t even known he was here .
“I’ve been in here 20minutes and you’ve been starting at the wall spaced out. You good ?” He asked and I shook my head .
“That girl Mini last night was Minara .” I said finally telling someone .
He chuckled and nodded his head . “Yeah I know . She looked good too .” He smirked . I glared at him making him laugh .
“You’re telling me after all this time . You still care for this girl ? You left her . Never looked back . Never spoke another word about her . She probably hates you and you have the nerve to sit her and act all mad cause I was checking her out ? She’s a stripper for Christs sake . Get over yourself . I’m pretty sure there’s plenty of guys that’s been in and out of her life and between her legs since you .” He said . It was like a punch to the chest that had knocked the wind out of me .
Yeah I’ve moved on with my life and I’ve slept with women from all over but Mina doing the same didn’t sit right with me .
“No way . That’s not Mina . She wouldn’t do that .” I mumbled barely audible .
“How would you know ? You haven’t seen her since you were what 17? 18? You didn’t keep in touch and she had siblings to take care of and knowing her , she’d do it by any means possible .” He retorted .
“What did you come here for ?” I spat at him and he chuckled .
“To remind you that the family dinner is tonight . Dad says he needs us all to be there something about our grandparents arriving soon or whatever .” He said as he began to leave . Then he turned around with sincerity laced in his eyes.
“I know you’ve already began looking into her . For your sake Beaumont , I pray she is just as you remember .” He said as he left.
As the day went on I approved and disapproved designs that I did and did not like . I visited various departments and helped with projects I deemed more important than others and even got to know a bunch of the employees a little better .
I did my best to be a hands on employer . I don’t want anyone to think that I didn’t earn my spot in the company. My father made sure that I did .
The only person in this business that knew about the underground business we ran was Corbin , my assistant and my security team . I made it a habit to never speak of the business while here in this building . I didn’t need anyone who was unaware of it to catch wind of it.
As the day came to an end I realized that I was more exhausted than usual. I had worked extra hard to make sure my mind stayed off of Minara .
Entering my office I noticed the manila folder on my desk and I opened it . The first thing I seen was her .
Minara . A beautiful picture of her graced the page as her name followed .
Minara Sasha Boydd
March 4, 1997
Eyes : Brown
Hair: Brown
Height : 5ft 5in
Sex: F
Single
Siblings: Diesel 26, Daisy 14, Gwen 12, Leon 7 and Noah 5
Friends; May Dianne Frazier and June Dionne Frazier
Occupation : Ambiance Night Club
Education : Currently Fashion Institute of Technology
I couldn’t help but smile . She still had the same twin friends and she was still perusing fashion and design . On the not so good side it seemed her parents had two more kids for her to take care of .
There were pages and pages on her and not in any were there any mention of love interests or past relationships . It seemed all she did was work to take care of her siblings and go to school.
Just as I finished my door opened and Liliana came walking in .
“Beaumont , my love . How long are you gonna cast me this cold shoulder ?” She asked with a pout as she attempted to sit on my lap and wrap her arms around me.
I stood up before she could taking the folder and putting it in my desk.
“For as long as it takes for you to understand I don’t want you anymore.” I responded with a bored sigh.
I like Minara , Liliana didn’t know nothing of my underground life and how serious things could get when someone pissed me off.
Growing up Minara , May , June , Diesel , Claude , Antoine , Anais and I used to get in fights all the time with other kids . We were all inseparable . We’ve even gotten locked up a few times together . Nothing too serious , we were just always looking for ways to help our family .
Liliana was just used to the money I have and who I’ve become as an adult.
“But aren’t we getting married soon ?” She asked and I looked at her as if she’d lost her mind before I bursted into a deep laugh .
“I would never marry you , Liliana .” I said with a straight face as my laughing ceased . She looked as if she’d cry but it was the truth I’ve never even thought of marrying her.
“B-But -“
“Get out of my office please and don’t come back .” I said calmly and she looked as she’d burst with anger .
“Fuck you , Beau ! You’ll regret this !” She yelled as she left.
Sighing I looked at my watch realizing I’m already late for this family dinner everyone’s been talking about. I haven’t had time for the weapons distribution part of our family business these past two days and I know I’d get scolded for it .
Minara
It was graduation day and I couldn’t be any more excited . Not only am I graduating but Diesel and I have finally saved up enough to move us all to a better part of the city . We found a near luxury apartment with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms . We started moving last week. We’d left our parents in that tight run down apartment and was even one step away from gaining full custody of our siblings.
“We did it !! “ June screamed . We all hugged and jumped around in a circle . I was so overwhelmed with emotions. Life was finally falling together .
During our graduation they invited Beaumont Dubois to say a few words to the graduating class which had never been done before . I couldn’t help but to feel as though he was looking into my soul as he spoke .
When my name was called and it was my turn to walk the stage he grabbed my hand for the hand shake and kissed the back of it before saying .
“I’ve missed you , Minara Boydd .” I couldn’t help but to scoff and snatch my hand back . He chuckled and continued on with the ceremony .
“Sissy !” Noah yelled as he ran towards me, he and Leon jumping into my arms . I smothered their faces in kisses as Daisy , Gwen and Diesel joined us .
I couldn’t help the tears that began to fall as they embraced me . We were finally about to live a better life . I just couldn’t wait to see it for my own eyes .
“Dinner at Carmine’s , on me .” Diesel spoke . I’ve always wanted to go to Carmine’s and he knew it.
“Before you guys go , can I have a word .” A voice said behind me and Diesel rolled his eyes .
“What for ? Sell out .” Diesel spoke . Turning around I see Beaumont and not far behind was May and June .
“I think you should go .” June spoke and May agreed .
They all remember what the lack of his presence had done to me so long ago . When he left he ripped a piece of me out and took it with him and he never gave a shit either .
“Yeah , I think you should go .” I spoke . He looked a little taken aback but smiled nevertheless .
“I know I fucked up . I just wanted to-“ He started but I cut him off.
“Leave Beaumont .” I said . My life was coming together and the last thing I needed was some guy coming in and fucking it up.
He sighed and nodded before leaving
Forgetting all about him we all went to Carmine’s . May , June and their parents joined .
My parents were probably passed out drunk somewhere not even knowing or realizing that all their children were gone.
As the night started to end I tucked in the boys and made sure the girls were in their room peacefully before retiring to the living room with Diesel .
“Beaumont has some nerve , Mina . Who does he think he is that he can come in and out of your life as he pleases .”
“I don’t know , but enough about him . I start at Florence Modeling Industries next Monday as a lead designer . I submitted my work while I was still in school and during the interview she said it’d be a waste for me to start at the bottom . I can’t help but to feel as though our luck as a family is starting to align .”
“I’m proud of you , Sissy . If no one else is I am . Now you can quit the club and with all the kids in school , daycare is no longer a bill. We can give them a better life .”
“I know . I can’t even begin to explain all the emotions inside m-“ I was interrupted by a knock on the door .
“Are you expecting company ?” I asked him and he shook his head just as confused as me .
“The only ones who know we live here is May , June and CPS .”
May and June were on their way to Miami with their parents for the week . They were celebrating their graduation.
Growing up they weren’t as less fortunate as we were but they did struggle and did do their best to help out when they could.
Diesel got up to open the door with me close behind .
Looking through the peephole he smacked his teeth before I looked as well. There stood Beaumont Dubois at my door with a bouquet of flowers .
“Just go to bed and I’ll handle him .” I told him and he smacked his teeth again replying “whatever”
As Diesel closed his door I opened the door for Beaumont .
“What are you doing here ?” I asked attitude laced in every word .
“I want you , Manira . I want to make up for my shortcomings and show you that I still care . I’m here to apologize for the way I left things.” I sighed before stepping out of the apartment closing the door behind me.
“You can’t just come and go as you please , Beau . It’s selfish !” I whispered loud enough for the both of us .
“I know . I’ll do anything to make it up to you and this time I’m not going anywhere .” He said . His eyes were pleading me to accept his apology but I couldn’t . Looking at him now all the memories came flooding back.
We were once so good together and then he left . Granted he came back once but it didn’t last long . He came back took my virginity and left . Didn’t send a letter , didn’t call , didn’t even come back to check on us and we’d lived in the same run down apartment all our lives .
“I still love you Minara . I want to build a future with you .” He said .
Without a second thought I slapped him . His head nearly did a 180 turn before he cleared his throat and chuckled a bit .
“I deserve that .”
“And more .” I spat before closing the door and locking it .
“You’ll be my wife soon , Minara . I promise .” He laughed before he left leaving me to go back into the apartment and retire to my room.
I can’t believe how entitled he is . He’s so infuriating . I sighed and climbed under my covers .
The next morning , I got the kids ready for school. Something I haven’t been able to do in the past years .
I was always working or at school so I’ve been a little out of the loop lately .
I was able to get everyone their lunch for school and Diesel his lunch for work before the girls took the boys to school and Diesel followed suit.
Sighing as they closed the door I was finally able to enjoy some time to myself for the first time in life . The house was clean and new and everything we could’ve dreamed of.
I ran me a nice bubble bath with some candles lit and played some soft music . Tying my hair up I got in and let relaxation hit.
Almost thirty minutes in , the water started to get cold so I drained it and took a shower to wash up . As I stepped out of the shower a knock sounded on the door .
Ignoring the door. I went to my room to get dressed in pajamas . After dressing I went to the door and looked out the peephole seeing some guy .
“Who is it ?” I asked through the door.
“Corbin Fitzgerald , secretary of Mister Beaumont Dubois .” He responded . I sighed and cracked the door .
“What does he want now ?” I asked .
“I think it might be better if I can come in and show you .” He responded . I hesitated a little before I opened the door letting him in .
“Mister Dubois , has sent over an assortment of clothes and jewelry for you and told me to get measurements for your siblings as well .” He said as others followed him in and showed me a wide arrangement jewelry , clothes and shoes .
I laughed at him . Beaumont can’t be serious . “Leave my home and don’t return . You tell Beau to fuck off .” I said opening the door and motioning for them to leave . Without too much of another word and surprised looks they left .
I slammed and locked the door behind them . I can’t believe this man right now. Always so entitled and he always thought I’d be sitting around waiting on him all day , maybe at one point when we were kids but we’re grown now and he’s the one who left .
Before I could fully get comfortable another knocked sounded . I grumbled and went to answer the door .
Swinging it open I was unexpectedly met with our CPS representative .
“Misses Green , nice to see you today .” I greeted with a wide unexpected smile .
“You as well Miss Boydd . I presume the children are at school ?” She said as she made her way into the home .
“They are . Would you like a tour ?” I asked and she nodded . I showed her the kids’ rooms and of course she checked to make sure the kids were in a safe environment and what not before returning to me in the living room .
“Minara , you and Diesel are doing well for yourselves and your siblings , but are you guys sure you want custody ? It’s a big deal and you guys have your own lives to live .”
“We want them . If they’re going to be with anyone it’s family . Our parents don’t deserve them and they don’t deserve the life our parents would have them live .” I responded with no hesitation . These were my siblings . I’d do this a million times over if I had to.
“I admire you both . I’ll do my best to make sure you all retain full custody . The hearing will be July 18th at 9am. I look forward to seeing you two there but in the meantime I’ll come back at later dates to visit the children and see how they’re holding up .” She said and with that we bid each other farewell.
Locking the door once more I attempted to get comfortable again only for another knock to sound. It’s only five minutes til noon and I couldn’t get a full hour to myself .
Getting up and looking through the peephole again this time it was Beaumont .
He invited himself in when I opened the door and locked it behind himself.
“Oh my goodness what do you want ?” I wined .
He smiled before engulfing me in his arms. I attempted to push him away but he was much stronger and kept me in place .
“I’ve missed you so much . I’m sorry . I’ll do anything to make it up to you .”
“Beaumont , you’re the one whole left . You’re the one who got rich and ditched us.” I started trying to pull away from him .
“You left what? 11 years ago and never looked back . You knew even back then that we were struggling and I’m not saying you should’ve took us with you but you could’ve at least gave us a job , checked in on us or something . You’re selfish and entitled .”
“Minara , I .” He said but nothing came out . He just stared at me . Nothing coming out of his mouth .
“Exactly , nothing to say for yourself . You suck Beaumont .” I said as I pulled away from him a little only for him to smash his lips into mine .
This man is so infuriating yet he still held the same place in my heart all these years. My first and last in everything romantic in my life and as much as I wanted to fight back against this kiss , I accepted it in its entirety. He was and has always been my body’s kryptonite .
I moaned into the kiss feeling myself grow aroused . I wrapped my arms around his neck as he lifted me up . His hands gripped my butt as my fingers roamed his head and face .
“I still love you , Minara .” He groaned as he made his way to my room still drowning me in kisses . He laid me on the bed and looked at me.
“Just let me show you .” He said . He laid kisses on my neck as his hands roamed up my shirt eventually taking it off . His mouth found its way to my breast and sucked on each nipple making me moan in pleasure .
“Are you still mine ?” He whispered in my ear as he began taking off my pajama pants .
I nodded and whispered a barely audible “yes” he smiled and kissed me before making his was down and eating and sucking on my vagina . I haven’t felt this good in so long I forgot how it’d felt .
He continued before sticking two of his fingers inside of me bringing me closer and closer to my release .
“Beaumont .” I moaned out as I came all over his face . He smiled and kissed me before he placed himself at my entrance. I hadn’t even noticed he was just as naked as I was .
“Can I ?” He asked and once again I gave him permission . Craving to feel him again .
He slowly but surely entered barely fitting . I placed my hand on his chest stopping him so that I could get used to his size .
“Mmm , go slow .” I moaned and he nodded placing his forehead on mine and closing his eyes .
“Feel so good .” He whispered as he slowly made his way in and out of me pushing more of himself in with each stroke .
“I love you , Minara .” He said against my lips as he sped up his paced . Pleasure shot through my body as he rode us to our climax . He stuck his tongue down my throat as one hand stayed around my neck and the other on my hip .
I couldn’t help myself . In just a couple of minutes I’d reached my climax and I knew he was going to be following me shortly after . He started to stroke deeper and deeper until I felt his warm cum release itself inside of me .
And the last words he spoke before I pushed him off of me and slapped him was “Now you’re mine for good .”
“Fuck you , Beau ! You selfish asshole !” I yelled covering myself up and throwing his clothes at him . “Get out of my house !” I yelled tears streaming down my face . He’d just played me. Like a game of chess he’d played me .
He nonchalantly put his underwear and pants on followed by his shirt , socks and shoes and grabbed his jacket . The whole time he never broke eye contact with me .
“I’m desperate for you , Mina . You’re mine , no one else’s . I know this is a lot to spring onto you but , I have to marry in order to receive my family’s business and who would I marry other than you ? You’ve get ten days to come to terms with it all .” He said as he walked closer to me . I was trembling with anger and he was smiling a sweet nostalgic smile .
“I love you and this family we’re building .” He kissed my forehead and slipped a ring on my finger . I pushed him away and slapped him , still not believing I fell for him so easily .
“I’ll take as many slaps as you’re willing to give for the rest of our life . I just refuse to marry anyone else but you .” He smiled a solemn smile before exiting the apartment leaving me crying on the floor in my room.
Beaumont
I’d sent Corbin to Minara’s to get her to choose a clothes for her and her family.
Less than an hour later he returned telling me that she was extremely uninterested in my proposal . She’d told me to fuck off and upon hearing this I’d bursted into a fit of laughter. She was beyond upset and had every right to be .
“S-sir correct me if I’m wrong but are you both sure this marriage is what you want ? She seems unwilling .”
“She will be fine. If I have to marry it’ll be her.”
As the morning progressed I left a little early for lunch so that I could stop by Minara’s and convince her to be my wife.
Knocking on the door , I heard her groan before the door swung open . Her face was flustered and filled with anger . No matter her expression she was completely astonishing to me. Always have been and always will be .
Without waiting for her , I invited myself in and locked the door behind me.
“Oh my goodness what do you want ?” She wined .
I smiled before engulfing her in my arms. Ive always loved the feeling of her near me. She attempted to push me away but I held her in place .
“I’ve missed you so much . I’m sorry . I’ll do anything to make it up to you but I really need your help and you can make any stipulations and rules and regulations I just really need you to marry me Minara .”
“Beaumont what are you talking about ?”
“I need to find a wife or my parents won’t give me the company . I can’t imagine myself married to anyone but you and honestly before I’d even seen you at the club I was going to seek you out .” I lied . I didn’t necessarily need a wife to own my company but it’d keep my mother off of my back and stop her from trying to arrange a marriage for me.
“What’s that gotta do with me? You left what? 11 years ago and never looked back . You knew even back then that we were struggling and I’m not saying you should’ve took us with you but you could’ve at least gave us a job , came and visit or something. You’re selfish and entitled and again even as you try to make your way back into my life you think about nothing but yourself .”
“Minara , I .” I said. I was at a loss of words and I realized that nothing I could say would convince her .
“Exactly , nothing to say for yourself . You suck Beaumont .” She said and before she could pull away I slammed my lips into hers . I couldn’t let her get away and the only other method I could think of to make her mine was to force her hand.
This kiss ignited something in me that I haven’t felt since her . No other woman has had such an impact on me and I knew that by the end of the day she’d hate me more than anything but I had to make her mine.
I carried her into the room as she moaned against my lips turning me on with each sound that escaped her mouth. Laying her on the bed I couldn’t help but capture her beauty in its entirety.
“I still love you Minara .” I groaned as I laid kissed all over her exposed skin.
“Just let me show you .” I took her shirt off exposing her breasts before devouring them. I could feel her body tremble under my touch as I continued sucking on each nipple.
“Are you still mine ?” I whispered in her ear as I took off her pajama pants .
She nodded and whispered a barely audible “yes” . I couldn’t contain my excitement. I knew she was mine . It was something in me that just knew I was her first and last. Even if I wasn’t I was still her first. I’d made my way down to her vagina eat and sucking like my life depended on it. She tasted and looked just as I remembered.
I continued before sticking two of my fingers inside of her . Bringing her closer and closer to her release.
“Beaumont .” She moaned. I couldn’t help but smile loving the way she said my name . Before I knew it I was named and ready to enter her .
“Can I ?” I asked . I was anticipating her answer hoping she didn’t reject me . I craved her very essence . She gave me permission and I pushed through slowly , barely fitting.
“Mmm , go slow .” She moaned placing a hand on my chest stopping me from going to hard or fast . I laid my forehead on hers and closed my eyes.
“Feel so good .” I whispered slowly making my way in and out pushing more and more of myself in her with each stroke.
“I love you , Minara .” I said against her lips. She was getting used to me so I sped up my pace riding us to our climax. I stuck my tongue down her throat as one hand stayed around her neck and the other on her hip .
Within minutes I felt her release herself all over me and I was close behind. I began stroking deeper and deeper before I released inside of her.
The last words I spoke before she slapped me and pushed me off of her were “Now you’re mine for good .”
“Fuck you , Beau ! You selfish asshole !” She yelled as she threw my clothes at me . “Get out of my house !” I couldn’t stand the sight of her crying because of me but I couldn’t stand by and let her slip through my fingers again.
I nonchalantly put my clothes back on never breaking eye contact with her before making my way to her. She was trembling with anger and I couldn’t help the smile that’d spread across my face. ““I’m desperate for you , Mina . You’re mine , no one else’s . I know this is a lot to spring onto you but , I have to marry in order to receive my family’s business and who would I marry other than you ? You’ve get ten days to come to terms with it all .”
“I love you and this family we’re building .” She slapped me . Hard. The hardest one yet. I had to smile to keep from reacting poorly.
“I’ll take as many slaps as you’re willing to give for the rest of our life . I just refuse to marry anyone else but you .” I smiled and said before exiting the apartment.
I sent Niko a text to make sure that he kept an eye on Minara to make sure she didn’t go and get any Plan B’s from the store or try and run away. I tried to give her the option now she had no choice but to be my wife.
Arriving back at work I was on cloud nine. I’d reunited with the love of my life and we were starting a family . Yes, I know how delusional I am or have been but I don’t care. She’s mine . I’ll make sure of it .
