Four or Dead by G O A

Four or Dead

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A table with four chairs greets me, but I want to see the view, so I go to the railing and lean against it. When Reyes brought me here, I could not appreciate how big the garden is, but it is bigger than the one my father has. Trees and flowers are planted in it. Next to the house is a pool, and a tennis court

I never played tennis, but I might try to see if it is something I like

Reyes stops next to me, two glasses in his hands-one with whiskey, the other with vodka. He gives the one with vodka to me

I put it to my lips and take a long sip, while Reyes looks at me

"T was thinking you were a wine girl."

I shrug. "Wine is good, but after the day I've had, I will need the entire vodka bottle."

Hell! I will probably have to drink two or three bottles while I try to understand at what point my life became so complicated

While my father never said out loud that he was disappointed that I was born a girl, actions speak louder than words. I was salutatorian, the second best of my high school class. When my graduation day came, my father didn't show up. It crushed me, but I hid my disappointment behind a smile. When I was told I would not go to college, I did not make a fuss. For months I pondered what to do, before deciding to go

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behind my father's back and obtain my college degree

I never told anyone that I am an accountant. I created a fake identity for my freelancer profile. And I am not the only one who did this. All my work-related information is saved on a private cloud that only I, and a few others, have access to. If someone were to check my old laptop, they would only find photos of fashion

Reyes drinks from his whiskey. "It has been a great day for me. My blood-brothers and I finally found the woman who will complete us."

"Yeah, right," I snort

"The sooner you accept it, the better for all of us."

He dips his head and kisses me slowly. His lips, while soft, are commanding

Many women nowadays dream of having a career. While I wanted to be an architect, I wouldn't mind having a family. But that won't happen with Alekos, Reyes, or Stefan

I am not sure what Alekos' agenda is, but I am probably here because I remind him of his younger self, when he did not have so many obligations as a Lord. Once the novelty around me wears off, he will let me go

"Reyes, come see this," Stefan yells, from inside the living room

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his breath, before going inside. I remain on the balcony, finishing my vodka, before

room

jaws clenched and their shoulders tense, as they are listening to the news. I wonder what got them so angry, so I turn my attention to the TV. There, on the flat screen, is a photo of me, and next to

it is a message

have until midnight to return home.

It is from Carlos

reporter, and she is saying

can't hear it as my ears

people. I know his modus operandi. He will first start with my friends. Luckily, I pushed most of them aside, and the last time I spoke to any of them was a year ago. I

my phone anyway, I hope

We already talked about this, but I will remind

teeth. "Despite what you

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"I never said

me as 'stupid bitch', because I refused to sleep with you in high

and they sip

crawling to my office, begging

this story? Make sure you're on Ñel5s.com to catch every twist and turn. The

you got on your knees and drank

offered my virginity, in exchange for your help. You accepted, but not before involving Chip and Dale in our business. You cornered me, like an animal, and forced my hand into becoming your 'woman'." Alekos tries to interrupt me, but I am too angry to stop speaking. "You think I got on

with a smirk on his

say more things that I will probably end

Dale?" Stefan's voice

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ab," I snarl. Laughter reaches

so angry, my body is shaking. I want to punch Alekos and erase that

joins me, and for a few minutes,

calm down. I might get angry fast, but

Stefan starts speaking, and I turn my attention

about you. We all are. I am sorry you felt forced to become

regret. But he does not think you are stupid." I snort. "Alekos told you not to go outside, because if Carlos takes you, all

one touches our woman and lives to tell the tale." Something dark flashes in his eyes. "Besides, whatever happened between the two of you, during high school, should

I can't be angry at Alekos over