We spend our whole lives wanting to reach the next level, but we can't do it, because there's always that monster that we can't beat. And then one day when we thought we only had one life, just like that by chance, we find an extra life...
In my room, I was lying on my single bed. The daylight coming through the windows of the window was like an alarm bell. It had woken me up, but I was still wrapped up in my sheets.
I had no intention of leaving this damn room since I wasn't ready to leave it, but my mother being the leader couldn't let me.
I lived alone with my mother, my father wasn't there. He was languishing in a federal prison, he was the worst kind of scum, he was not a five-star father, in fact he did not even deserve one.
Throughout my childhood, he brutalized my mother, beating her up every time she made a small mistake, even a very small one.
I was terrified, I was afraid of him, he even locked me in a locked cabinet, so he could beat my mother. His body was covered in scars and mine too, we were both victims.
His incarceration was a great relief for my mother and me, he was involved in shady business such as drugs, arms trafficking and anything that could be illegal.
However, my mother was no longer legally married to him. She had found a very powerful man, I only remember his last name "Mr. OHOUNGBONON". This man was immensely rich.
The idea of moving to join this family didn't appeal to me too much, since I would be leaving my boyfriend Dan and all my girlfriends. Just thinking about it made me crazy, very crazy.
__my mother: Hanna! Hurry up and put your things away. I don't want to repeat myself. "she said, her voice carrying throughout the house"
__me: Mom, I don't want to go, please. "I whispered in my room, still lying down. "
__her: You'd better get up quickly, I'm almost ready." She continued out loud. "
I took off my sheets one by one, slipping out of bed. Right next to them, on the right, was my wardrobe and my suitcases, so I took off all my dresses and shoes to fold them one by one into the suitcase.
I took my time. Then all my makeup tools were put in a handbag. I ran to the shower to take a bath, then I brushed my teeth.
I was ready, but not ready to leave my house where I had spent almost all my childhood until today. I was only 17 years old.
As I left the room, I saw a picture of my father and me hanging on the wall. I wanted to remove it but I hesitated for a second before putting it in my suitcase.
It was almost the only souvenir I had of him, on top of that he had left me a scar on my lower abdomen, this scar was one of the blows he gave me when I was little.
I looked around my room once before slamming the door behind me. I was going to miss her. I joined my mother who was waiting for me at her car, she opened the trunk and I slipped my things in.
I was sitting in the front and my mother was next to me driving the car. We had driven for hours and hours to my future father-in-law's house. With my mother I was withdrawn, the idea of going to live elsewhere with her new husband did not please me at all.
I do not pretend to be happy when she was single, but I would have preferred that she find a man who lived in the same city as us.
I was reading a book called "In Love with the Wrong Person", reading allowed me to relax when I was bored or when I wanted to pass the time.
__my mother: you're going to stay silent for the whole trip, right?
__Me: ... "I didn't say a word"
__her: no but you're not serious" she retorted?
__me: I'm reading mom, I don't want to be distracted, that's why I wasn't talking.
She remained silent for a second before continuing the conversation.
__her: it's not easy for me either you know. But I want to change my life, and you should do the same
__me: ah really you think. "I said while slamming my book"
I had lost the taste for reading at that point.
__ her: Hanna, we finally have the opportunity to become the heroine of our own life.
__me: no you're talking about yourself, all this is happening to you only for you, just be the one who has to obey. My life is 300kmh and you decided this without asking my opinion, just for a fucking whim. "I dared the voice while speaking"
__her: no it's not a whim, I really love Mr. O, and he loves me too.
__me: I love someone too, Dan. And you don't give a damn about that.
__her: it's not true, of course it hurts me to separate you from Dan and your girlfriends. Ah! Besides, you're only 17, and since you're so nice, you'll be able to make new friends," she sighed, trying to be nice to me. "
__me: seriously, I don't want to laugh." I whispered. "
__her: you know, my dear, Sainte Marie high school is an excellent high school, you'll like it.
__me: oh mom, are you doing it on purpose or what? I don't want to go to a high school in Bourge, and even less for a stranger to pay for it.
__her: he's not a stranger, I remind you that we're married. It would be good if you got used to the idea.
After that conversation, I was angry with her, I wasn't rude to her, no. But at that moment, I didn't really want to chat with her.
At the entrance to Mr. OHOUNGBONON's house, there was a gate in the form of a grid, I could already see the kind of house I was going to live in. It was a bourgeois neighborhood.
The gate was electric with control, it opened when my mother pressed her remote control to offer us a passage inside. I was impressed.
It had impressive vegetation, the flowers were cut copiously and to their fair value. Right in front of us was a water tower.
The exterior paint was all white and right next to the stairs that led to the entrance of the house was a huge swimming pool. The largest I had ever seen before.
I got out of the car, looking around me once more. Mr. O was already waiting for us at the entrance accompanied by his maids, majors of men dressed in black suits and gloves covered their hands. He hugged my mother and gave her a kiss on the lips, I almost saw a perfect couple.
One of these men approached wanting to take down my suitcases and I interrupted him.
__me: stop I'll carry them myself
__him: no it's my job, I'll do it for you.
__me: no I don't want your help
I refused to let him take my suitcases and he insisted, so I had to let him do it.
My mother's new husband came closer to me trying to be enthusiastic. I couldn't help but look at him coldly.
__Mr. O.: how was the trip Hanna? "He asked"
__me: ... (silence)
__Mr O.: I'm glad to see you here."trying to shake my hand"
__me: I can't say the same thing sorry "I said with a withdrawn air"
__Mr O.: all I want is for you to feel at home. And for you to let me leave your family when you're ready.
__me: okay. "I answered calmly"
This house was gigantic, to the right of me was the entrance swell, the walls were tinted in Belgian color. Visiting all the nooks and crannies of my new house, I discovered that it had a garage full of classy cars, in addition to a swimming pool outside this house had a spa in the living room. It stank of poodle around me. There was everything a mansion could have except a library. I was going to be bored to death.
I went up the stairs with my mother, she wanted to show me my room.
My new room was upstairs near a huge window, leading onto a balcony. My dressing room was filled with dresses.
_my mother: these are your favorite colors, I was helped by the decorator but I chose almost everything
__me: I don't know what to say
__her: I wanted you to have everything you always wanted and that I could never give you
__it's so good, thank you.
__you deserve it. "she came closer to me and hugged me." Ulrich Espoir's room is right next door.
__uhh! yes. Ulrich Espoir O. the perfect guy, so cool, daddy's boy. "I mumbled"
__listen to me carefully, he may be perfect, he's your brother and you have the right to live in this house just as much as he does.
__mom I'll never be able to tell myself that." I said trying to sit on the bed "
__and I won't give up until you get it into your head that this is our home." She retorted before leaving "
Ulrich Espoir was Mr. O's only son, let's just say he was the only heir. My mother only spoke well of him, he was perfect according to her. I hadn't met him yet while I was visiting the house.
I was a little more relaxed, trying to blend into the world I was about to live in. I went closer to my wardrobe and took a selfie that I immediately posted on Instagram.
I was on the balcony watching nature, I hadn't noticed that the house was located by the sea. The waves of water were mind-blowing and impressive at the same time.
As I was lost in my admiration, I turned my gaze towards the second balcony which was on my right and I saw the reflection of a man dressed in white, there was a banana tree that prevented me from seeing him clearly. I widened my eyes wanting to see him a little closer, then my phone started ringing and he saw me.
I ran to my room next door to make my call, but at one point I had a pit in my stomach so I opened the door to escape to the kitchen.
__ me: you know you're funny "I said to Noha my friend on the other end of the line"
__ Noha: "your ringtone was so depressing "
She had changed my ringtone to a giggling child's song, it was really funny. Noha was my best friend.
__me: how do I change this shit
__Noha: you better not change that ringtone, I chose it so you have a reason to hate me.
__me: you want me to hate you?
__Noha: Yes, I don't want you to start harassing me because you miss me sooooo much
__me: yeah, well it's a failure, because you miss me and a lot.
__Noha: and I hate you, I'm mega jealous. But seriously have you seen this fucking dressing room.
She had seen my new photo posted
__me: I'm sorry for my mother, but I'm not going to wear a single one of those clothes.
__Noha: ah are you not well or what?
__me: no I don't want all this luxury, seriously you should see this house, it stinks like a poodle. Plus tonight I have to have a family meal in a private sailing club. Can you imagine me, in the spa with a puppy on my arm?
__Noha: ah!! I want you to send me lots of pictures.
__me: don't worry I'll send you some, but I didn't eat anything during the whole trip and now I'm really hungry.
__Noha: ask your butler something.
__me: you're right these people would be screwed not to have a poor sandwich in their fridges.
I went into the kitchen, opened the fridge to finally find something to eat and there was almost nothing to my taste.
__ that's exactly what I was saying. not even a poor sandwich "I still grumbled on the phone"
I then slammed the fridge door, my heart jumped because Mr. O's son was standing right behind that door, I didn't expect to see him, even less near me.
__oh fuck. "I screamed and my phone ended up on the floor leaving Noha on the other end of the line "
__him: I guess you're the daughter of my father's new wife?" He asked and opened the fridge again before continuing ". A little beef bourguignon, a ramelle soup,?. I don't know what you eat in your village but if it's to throw up... "he closed the fridge trying to tell me there was no point in eating what was inside, otherwise I might throw up"
He was a little aggressive in his remarks, I felt like an intruder in front of him, but that's about it in reality.
me: Ulrich Espoir I suppose?
__himself, in the flesh. He muttered sarcastically ". And what's your name?
__me: Hanna
__Ulrich: Hanna?" he frowned and a mocking laugh left his lips. It sounds like a boy's name.
He was just being clumsy towards me.
__me: are you serious. let me guess, in your limited vocabulary, there's no unisex word.
As I turned around to pick up my phone from the ground, his German Shepherd was standing right behind me and he started barking. I didn't like dogs, especially a German Shepherd that size, so big and scary at the same time, saliva was running down his mouth.
For a moment I was terrified, my phone was right under him. I slid my hand and grabbed my phone, he barked again, but a little louder. I was shaking with scared, I ran after Ulrich trying to take refuge and I grabbed a hair that served as a shield__Ulrich: no but what are you doing, put that down right now. Don't play with that, if he thinks you want to attack him, he'll eat you raw.
Hey Thor, lie down! "He ordered his dog and he obeyed. "
He came closer to me, and my eyes opened wide to look at him. His face was close to mine, he was beautiful as a God, those lips all wet and pink at the end made me melt. I blinked when I noticed his muscular body rubbing against my breasts, my fear had turned into joy.
__, you're completely crazy. I said I didn't see that you had freckles little sister. "He whispered in my ear"
I couldn't control myself anymore being so close to those lips plus his soft voice had an effect on me so I got out of his grip.
__ let go of me I'm not your little sister, you're my brother by marriage. That's the word you should use.
As I detached myself from Ulrich his father entered the kitchen and kept two bottles of red wine.
__mr o.: so you've met each other
__me: yes very nice Ulrich, but the one I prefer is his dog Thor. "I whispered before going to my room"
Ulrich was standing with his arms crossed, his lips crushed together trying to say words, but he was holding back.
Chapter 3# INCEST, A LOVE IN THE WRONG SENSE
Once in my room, I closed the door behind me, then I leaned against the slam. I took a deep breath, thinking back to those 30 seconds that I had just spent in the arms of my new brother.
After that I didn't know exactly what I felt about Ulrich, my feelings were troubled. Even if he had tortured me with his dog, I obviously thought back to his beautiful face that was standing just a few centimeters from mine.
__crazy thing girl "
__me: Noha are you still there? " I took my phone out of my pocket to continue the conversation with Noha. In a moment I had forgotten that I was talking to her.
__her: the brother by marriage seems cool, right? Wouldn't that be the cute guy your mother was talking about, I listened to your whole conversation, imagine. "she asked in a funny way"
__me: I don't know but he's a little jerk "I said"
__she: yeah but he's handsome?
__me: You're not just curious, you're a big obsessive
__she: I was sure he's hot
I smiled,
__me: I don't know, I didn't notice him. "I said to Noha, I didn't want to prove him right."
But that wasn't the case, I really liked his bright gaze on me.
Ulrich's POINT OF VIEW
I looked at my watch to see what time it was, I was standing in the living room waiting for my parents and Hanna for our evening at the sailing club. It was a big night so I put on a custom made luxury Costa. I was really ready, ready to show off my charm.
__me: I wasn't really enjoying this dinner, but if we were late again, it would be worse than anything. "I growled at my father and his new wife who were letting them in. "
__she must not know what to wear, today we almost went crazy in the store" Hanna's mother mentioned. "
As I was talking, I heard the screeching of heels coming from the stairs. I turned my gaze and it was Hanna, my sister.
She was dressed in a tight wine red dress, a slit in the front showed her thigh. I was completely fascinated by her beauty. Her hair fell down her neck, it was completely different from the last time we saw each other.
__My father: Hanna, you look beautiful.
__Hanna: thank you
I couldn't compliment her in front of my father, all my beautiful sentences were deeply inked in my throat. I swallowed my saliva to relieve myself, and ran my tongue around my lower lips.
She came forward, going down next to me and I smelled her perfume more closely, it was light but I couldn't help but inhale this sweet perfume.
She crossed me without saying a word since my dog Thor was next to me. She was probably not happy after he barked at her.
I stared at her as she continued on her way, then she felt my gaze on her back and slowed down her steps.
__Hanna: you want my picture " she growled before disappearing "
I smiled again then went out.
HANNA'S POINT OF VIEW
I was sitting in the back, my mother was driving Mr. O's car, he was sitting next to her playing lovers. Obviously they both loved each other. I was a little frustrated the psychics.
I took out my phone to look at my wallpaper, I missed Dan a lot at that moment.
I was admiring the full moon through the window when a car approached, he kissed his window, and I saw Ulrich in his beautiful car holding a cigarette, he was smoking. He winked at me before throwing the cigar towards the window towards the forest. I in return answered him by sticking my middle finger in the air, I fucked him. He stepped on the accelerator and passed us.
This guy was spoiled by his father's money, a young man his age who drove such a car, I thought it was only possible in the movies. But it would soon be my turn, I would have everything I wanted, all I had to do was ask.
We had all gone up the elevator to the 52nd floor, that was the party. Ulrich kept devouring me with his gaze as we went up. I also looked at him out of the corner of my eye to admire his beautiful jacket.
__76, 54 "Ulrich said to the ladies-in-waiting to indicate the tables they had reserved"
It was my first time going to this kind of party, for a moment I was a little stressed but it quickly passed. Mr. O came closer to me, holding my hand.
__Mr O: Hanna, your membership card will be ready next week, in the meantime if you feel the need, you can give my last name. You will be served
__me: it won't cause some confusion "I asked"
__Mr O: confusion, why?
"Welcome Mr O" "said respectfully a man dressed in a black suit and a butterfly tie around his neck, he was a man of the evening. A waiter I think. "
He answered by nodding accompanied by a broad smile.
__me: hello, I'm Mrs. OHOUNGBONON, Hanna Ohoungbonon "I said delightedly, acting like Mr. O's wife. I was playing the role of my mother."
__the waiter: congratulations sir, I had heard about it, he admitted
Mr. O was confused by my reaction, he glanced at me twice before clearing things up
__Mr. O: oh! no, no, no, no! I'm not that kind of man. Mrs. Ohoungbonon is her "signaling to my mother and she approached"
The waiter was surprised he had just realized my shenanigans and I smiled
__The waiter: I'm confused, it's extremely embarrassing I apologize.
__Mr. O: please, it's not your fault.
He put his hand on my mother's lower back and they went to sit at the table.
Ulrich was behind me, he waved his hand to say "after you", I shook my head to say no, making the same hand gesture to say "after him". He understood and he wanted to pass me then I stopped him before he could take the second step, I was already in front of him heading towards the table. He laughed before he joined us.
Once at the table I contemplated the view, I saw the beautiful city through the windows while sipping my drink, it was really beautiful to see. My mother was sitting next to her new husband, holding hands. And I was sitting next to Ulrich like good brother and sister.
__My mother: Summer has never been my favorite season, but I have to say that here between the mother, the sunset and you, I love this city. "My mother whispered to her husband's legacy romantically
_Ulrich: The National Geographic has included it in its list of the most fascinating places in the world.
A maid placed a glass next to Ulrich and just before she left, she stroked his hand. I was a little out of it when he turned his head to look at her.
__Me: Aren't there enough fires breaking out in the forests around here at the moment? I asked because Ulrich had thrown his cigar towards the forest when we were coming " .
He looked at me while I asked my question and I rolled my eyes to tell him that I had seen it.
__ Mr o: Yes Hanna, unfortunately it is a real scourge. Just this summer we had two cases of fire. I will never understand these people who throw their cigarette butts out the window.
I looked at him again and he felt exposed.
__me: have you ever had points taken off your license Ulrich?
__Ulrich: no never not for that, impossible.
__Mr O: Ulrich has never smoked, he does not smoke. He is a great athlete, surfing champion.
I laughed inside, because I had seen him smoking not long ago, no wonder he is credited with the title of the perfect child.
__me: champion surfing...
__Ulrich: do you have a problem with that Hanna?
__me: no, it's just that I prefer team sports, strategy sports or things where you have to use your intelligence. " I said in a provocative way "
I was constantly provoking him, and he didn't seem to appreciate my manners. He took his glass and drank all the wine that was inside.
__Ulrich: don't blame me but I have to go to work. I have paperwork.
__my mother: Ulrich is studying law, he has excellent results.
__Ulrich: it's just mental strength, not intelligence
As he got up from his chair he threw his dishcloth near my foot. So he bent down to pick it up and whispered a word in my ear "and I'm leaving little sister,"
These mon had given me sparks in my ear, I wasn't done with him leaving like that.
__me: if he leaves, so am I. "I also got up to go home"
__My mother: no you stay here. "She ordered"
__mr o: no wait. Ulrich you can drop her off at home, it's on your way anyway.
__Ulrich: not really no. It's a detour.
__me: 'no I prefer to take a taxi "I dared the voice, looking at Ulrich "
__mr o: that's enough both of you, we're not going to tolerate this attitude any longer. Try to make an effort to hear each other.
__my mother: he's right, you can leave with Ulrich without any problem, he's a careful driver.