Naked

I groaned as soon as my eyes opened. I glance at the clock. Damn it, it's still early! Why did my body wake me up this early?

I tried to close my eyes tightly and tried to sleep. I covered myself with the pillow hoping darkness will make me sleep but oh damn, it didn't work.

Gosh! Now I can't sleep since I woke up already!

I sit up from my bed. I opened the lamp and yawned. I grab a book to read hoping it will make me sleep. I opened it, still feeling drowsy.

I read the book.

Jona is a good and hardworking niece. She felt like something was missing in her heart from when she was young.

She avoided getting close to people and never had a romantic partner, but everything changed when she discovered she wasn't actually related to her aunt who she had thought was her family.

She wanted to find her real parents to meet them and understand why they didn't keep her.

She met Jojo and Simon when they took her from the coffee shop where she worked.

They took her to their isolated big house. She is puzzled about how she got to the big fancy house.

At first, she was scared that someone kidnapped her to sell her on the black market, make her do bad things, or take her organs. But this wouldn't work because she is not healthy and her organs are not good for use.

It made her very upset to learn that they took her without reason. She was surprised when she saw that her kidnappers were very attractive twin siblings. She found the kidnappers attractive, but she didn't forget that they were bad people who took her. She was wondering why she was chosen when she didn't think she was special, and was poor and uncertain about her identity. She saw the twins and realized that they kidnapped her just for fun, not because they had planned it.

She was in the big house for over two days and didn't speak to anyone except the maid who brought her food. However, she didn't eat any of it.

She tried to run away but Jojo and Simon caught her and punished her in a way that made her lose her innocence. She started looking for their hugs and kisses soon after. Initially, she wanted to blame and hate them for stealing her purity and innocence, but now she is beginning to become controlled by their desire.

To do something they really want to do sexually. She finally agreed to help them because they helped her find her parents. They said yes to it so that she could stay with them.

Jona got more comfortable with her situation as time went by, but she noticed the twins were acting strange around her. She tried not to think about it, but she was correct about what she suspected. She went on a date with two people, and they spent the night near the beach.

In the morning, they left without saying goodbye or explaining why. They allowed her to leave without any fuss or trouble. She attempted to contact them, but they are no longer available.

She had to go, there was no other option. They wrote down her father's address on a piece of paper and gave it to her. She went to the place and realized it was just a spot for parking.

She was very angry and said bad words towards them. She returned to her previous life and is now living with her aunt who doesn't know what happened to her. She is very sad for a whole month because they are not with her.

She felt bad because she gave away something important to them. She enjoyed what they did to her.

She says one thing but does the opposite. She doesn't like herself, but she really doesn't like them.

Hardin, the son of their landlord, put something in her drink when she visited their house and asked for more time to pay rent.

Jona saw a confused vision where she thought Jojo and Simpn were kissing her, but in reality it was Bobby and his friend. She thought someone else was attacking her, so she defended herself by stabbing Hardin in the stomach.

This caused her to go to jail. She was feeling hopeless and ready to give up. She thought she couldn't go back to how things were before. But then, something amazing happened.

A good-looking man named Tommy helped her get out of jail, even though they didn't know each other before. Tommy is the son of his dad's friend. She met her dad quickly after.

Jojo and Simons' deaths caused her mother's death, just like what happened to Tommy's mother.

The two people who look the same took her away to get back at her, and now she will do the same thing to them. They are experiencing the same bad thing they gave to others.

After many years, she completed her studies and got a degree in business. But she did more than just that during those years.

She wanted to take the twins away and hurt them. At a fancy party, where the Monteveros were guests, she introduced herself as the person who will inherit Salvatore's fortune.

Everybody was so amazed, including the twins. Her plan is working while the party is happening. She is upset because they were not able to take both twins, only Simon.

She showed Jojo her brother's watch because she knew he would notice it, and he did notice it. She asked him to come to her home to talk about their problems, but she actually has other ideas for him.

That night she was able to kidnap Jojo and both of the Montevero twins were in her hands. She talked to them about what they did to her, but they pretended they didn't understand.

They never tell the truth when they speak. But just to remember the old days, she had sex with both of them at the same time. The day after, Jona was very surprised to see that the twin brothers ran away.

She was scared they would do something bad to her, and that's exactly what happened. They took her and brought her to the big house where she used to live before.

Despite her reluctance, Jojo told her the truth about what happened.

When their mom was pregnant with their sister, she got into a car accident and lost the baby. The car that hit their mom's car belonged to Jona dad.

Jojo and Simon are very angry because their father didn't do anything when his friend hurt someone. They think it wasn't just an accident.

So, they decided to find the friend's daughter and take him away to make him understand how it feels to lose someone you love.

They don't know that Jonah's mom passed away and it wasn't their fault. Jonah couldn't believe it, but Theron truly felt that way.

Tommy shared a story with him, but Theron had proof to show that it was not just a story. The car belongs to his father, but he doesn't think it's true. There must be someone responsible for this.

They talked and made up. They chose to be together again but decided to take things slowly. He agreed to this.

She returned to their home and everyone was anxious, but she couldn't explain what occurred.

She ended her agreement to get married to Tommy, which left him in surprise. He wanted to change her mind at the wedding, but Jonah had already made up her mind, so he agreed with her decision. Jojo didn't wait long before asking her to marry him, and she happily said yes.

They organized the wedding fast so they could start their life together soon.

Trouble often arises when one assumes that everything is going smoothly. Tommy took her away before she could get married on the next day.

She was very surprised to find out that someone had changed their face to look like hers.

This person wanted to go to a wedding in her place. She was surprised that someone would pretend to be someone else just to get what they desire. They are all bad people.

Samson is angry with Jona because she left his son and didn't do what they agreed on. He won against her.

Jona discovered that she was the reason why someone disappeared when they were a baby. He was upset that Jona would marry Sergio's son instead of his own. He looked after it and gave Jona to someone else. He admitted to killing Jojo and Simon's sister.

She wanted to kill them all, but unfortunately, they lived through it. He took her dad's car to escape without getting caught.

However, even though something bad happened, it won't break the strong friendship between Ignacio and Sergio, not even if one of them were to pass away. He held Sergio, Simon, and Jojo's father responsible for his bad luck and for abandoning him when he needed their help.

He says it is the other person's fault that his wife died, but actually he is to blame because he did things that were against the law.

Ignacio and Sergio tried to tell him, but he only cares about having money and control. That's why he's now a mean and selfish person. Jojo and Simon were correct the whole time.

Jona feels very sad because she doesn't think she can leave a place where she is alone and someone has bound her with chains and ropes.

She is not feeling strong because she has not eaten for a day, but she is determined to keep going. She has to go to her wedding and won't allow any bad things to happen today or ever.

She found a way to remove the ropes tying her hands, then searched for a key and escaped through a small window that she fit through easily. She quickly went to the wedding location without wasting time. People were very scared to see two women named Jona at the wedding.

One was very dirty and the other was wearing a beautiful wedding dress. She wanted to impress them, but Merna knew everything about her because Tommy told him the plan.

He tried to catch her attention at the wedding by using a fake name. She needs to reveal a secret that only they know to prove herself.

She likes to have sex with three people at the same time. They did it and she did not feel bad about it.

She enjoys understanding who she is and embracing her unconventional side when she is with them.

Everyone was shocked when she suddenly said it, and they couldn't accept it as true. That was the moment when Merna realized she made a mistake in how she acted.

They can be caught easily and taken to jail. The wedding is still happening and the correct person is getting married. Many months later, she had two babies at the same time.

She doesn't know how her life will be. He is cuddled up with his really good-looking and adventurous partner, and they're with his supportive twin sibling.

She was a girl who didn't know who she was, but eventually she found people who cared for her. It would happen if she did not like being with three people at once.

Until I knew it, it was already six in the morning. I read for four freaking hours! That's how long it was and that's how crazy I'm good at reading.

Now I don't freaking know what to do. I guess I should prepare for work now. Another day at work, doing nothing, reading and making him freaking coffee.

I sighed.

Damn it. Is this how my life is now? Making him coffee? Until the contract ends? Is that how it's going to be?

I was in the shower when my phone rang so I left the shower without wearing any towel. It's my house so no one cares and no one will see me. I grab my phone outside the bathroom and wipe my wet hands on the towel. I answer the call. It was Mossy.

"I was just about to call you!" I said on the phone. I'm sure he can tell how excited I was that he called.

"You were? I didn't hear anything from you!"

"I was going to, yesterday! But then Dalton asked me for a date and then I thought you are busy so I didj want to know… bother you. I know how hectic your schedule is." I said to him.

"Tsk. That is still not a good excuse and who is the guy who asked you on a date?Are you allowed to date again? Did you allow yourself to be with a guy without writing a song about him? Did he know that you write songs? And that's how you generate income?"

"Oh come on Mossy! That's weird! Why do you have to say that I generate income from them? I didn't!"

"Somehow you do, Artemesia."

My lips protruded as I stared at the full length mirror, staring at my own naked reflection.

My eyes widened when a familiar man appeared in the reflection of my mirror. I immediately cover my whole body as long as I can and prioritize my private parts.

"Ahh!" I screamed as I turned around. He quickly turned around.

He was wearing his office suit but his tie was loosened up. His hair is perfectly styled as always.

"What are you doing here?!"

"Artemesia?" Mossy said on the phone.

"What happened? Are you robbed?"

"Artemesia! Answer me!"

"What are you doing here Braxton?!" I shouted.

He tried to look and that made me scream once again.

"Ugh! Don't look!"

"Why are you naked?" He said.

"This is my house! I have the right to be naked whenever I want!" I answered him. How dare he question my own actions in my own house?

"Who's there?"

"Braxton Bentley? I thought you were dating the other guy? You are an Artemesia player, stop playing with guys! You are a whore!" Mossy teased.

Warmth crept into my cheeks.

Oh damn it! That didn't help at all!

I grabbed the phone on the ground and ended the call. I crawl towards my bed to cover up my body. That's why you should always lock your bedroom door! I didn't know that I left it open a whole ago and now this. Damn it!

"You can look now." I said I swallowed hard.

Damn it. It's so embarrassing! I don't want him to see me like that and with my pouting lips a while ago he would think that I was waiting for him or I'm trying to look cute and sexy!

I don't even know he will be here! Why the heck is he here? I don't freaking understand! It's early in the morning. He should be at his office, not here in my house.

He would really like to ruin his reputation, wouldn't he? He is not careful at all!

He gulped when he glanced at me.

My hair is still wet and so does my body. Now my bedsheets are also wet. Damn it! It is so hard to dry these up. I hold onto it tightly. I feel so seen right now even though there is a cover all around my body.

"I'm sorry," he said as he bowed down and scratched the back of his neck.

"I didn't know that you were naked. Who would even go naked in their own room. You didn't even close your door. What if someone picks up on your lock and gets inside? You would be dead Artemesia."

I stared at him. Damn he just summarized everything that would happen. I can't believe it. It's not my fault that my door wasn't closed. It's always been like that even before. This is the only time that I went naked in my own house.

Alright, yes I'm going naked in my house more often but it was my house. How is it my fault? He is the one who showed up without any notice. It's not his house! He is the one who intruded into my house. How did he even get in?

Now I'm thinking he is telling what he did. Except that I would be dead.

Dead by his killer stare, that's more like it.

"Are you blaming me Mr. Bentley?" I raised my brows at what he said.

"Yes– No! I'm not blaming you. I'm telling you that you should be careful! You are young, pretty and sex—" he cut himself off before he could finish his sentence.

I squinted my eyes.

Did he just tell me that I'm young, pretty and sexy?

"What?" I asked him.

"See? You can't even comprehend anything, you can't hear me or understand what I'm saying. You should keep your doors locked."

"As far as I know Mr. Bentley, my door is locked. I'm careful about my safety and security that is why I'm wondering how you get through my door? What the heck did you do? I don't know a billionaire like you who picks locks?"

He raised his brow as he gazed at me like he was offended by what I said.

I mean it is true. How can he even open my door?

"As far as I remember I didn't give you any key."

"Your door is not locked."

"What?"

"Are you kidding me."

"Do I look like I'm joking Ms. Vena? It wasn't locked. For correction I'm not the type of man who enters houses without any permission, especially a girl's house. So get that thought away from your head."

I rolled my eyes.

Lies.

"I know my door is not locked, Braxton, how did you open—" he cut me off.

"Let's check your door cam."

I took a deep breath. I try to remember what happened last night. If I really locked my door. I mean I'm so tired, all I want is to sleep and I want to get him out of my head. Did I really lock it or what?

Damn it!

"See? You are contemplating now. You knew that you didn't lock it but insisted that you did. You could get yourself killed. What if your psycho ex boyfriend comes here and you are alone? There is no one that could help you. No one. I'm not here for you…" he paused, "Not even Dalton."

It already sounded romantic but why does he need to include Dalton into it?

I sighed.

"I know, I'm sorry. I wouldn't do that again. I'll make sure my doors are lock—" he vut me off.

"Windows close," he said as he pointed at my bedroom window.

I licked my lips. "Yeah, I wouldn't want you to lose a flirting expert. What would you do without me Braxton?"

My head tilted a little when my bedsheet slid on my arm, showing my bare shoulder and collar bone. His eyes traveled to it.

I immediately pulled it up.

"Why are you here anyway?" I asked.

"I have a problem with Monica."

My forehead creased. He has a problem with Monica so now he needs me, because there is a problem but when he is happily flirting with her, he doesn't need anything, any kind of advice.

Tsk. What kind of man he is! Only needing me because he has a problem.

I wonder what his problem is with her.

Did he do something that made her mad? Is he flirting so much? Damn it, I knew he would fuck it up without me. We started good but now he is ruining it all.

"Alright, we'll talk about that later. Now leave my bedroom and wait in the living room," I said to him.

He shrugged and nodded his head. "Alright, make sure you lock the door." He said.

"Why are you going to go in here when I'm in the shower?"

His brows furrowed.

"What?" He was taken aback by what I said.

I chuckled.

"Tsk. I was joking, you are no fun. No wonder you have a problem with Monica." I said.

I watch him leave my door. I lock it to be sure. I don't want another mishap, ending like the movie the proposal, well in that case Braxton needs to be naked.

Oh damn it, Artemesia! What the hell are you thinking? Get in the bathroom and shower with cold water! You need to calm down your shit.

After I finished showering I made sure my door was locked. After that I decided to leave the towel on the floor and pick a dress for me to wear in the office. Since I needed to be more formal.

I picked up a red dress that is below the knee, it was tight fitting, simple yet classy. I threw a white blazer over it and wore red heels to pair it up. I will pair my white shoulder bag with this outfit. It will look pretty good.

We decided to discuss his problems with Monica in his office so it's more formal unlike discussing it at my house since it is not a good working environment for him.

As if he didn't see me naked a while ago. I can't help but steal glances when we are in the car together. I looked outside the car window to make everything less uncomfortable for him.

Tsk. I'm sure he has seen naked girls before but he is too damn scared to even talk to them or touch them, but who knows? He is Braxton Bentley. He might be lying to me, he might be using me for some stupid reasons to make Monica his girl, to make her fall in love ith him but I don't care as long as I'm getting paid, I'm getting that record deal to start my new life, my new career, to reinvent myself.

What if he is actually playing with Monica's feelings and I'm part of that scheme? Isn't it bad? I mean there is a moral dilemma here, there are a lot of stakes if that is the real case. I turned around to face Braxton.

He raised his brow as he looked at me confusedly.

"What? Is there water left in your ear?"

"What?" I asked him. Water in my ear? What the heck is that?

Oh damn it.

"Shut up," I said and rolled my eyes.

"You don't roll your eyes to your boss Ms. Vena."

"And you don't walk into your secretary's room when she is naked." I bantered.

His cheeks went red.

Damn it! Did he just blush?

It worked!

I can't help but laugh at his reaction. Why is he so cute? I'm sure he didn't expect that I would counter attack him with those words.

Before I could even say anything, the car stopped. He is the first one to leave the car.

I let him leave the car, I can't stop laughing right now!

The driver opened up the door for me.

I got out of the car and thanked him. Even though it was hard for me to catch up to Braxton I still made it.

My forehead creased as he entered his office and went immediately straight in his bathroom.

Alright. I guess he needs to calm the redness on his face.

I pursed my lips to stop myself from laughing.

I flinched when the office door opened. Monica walked in and she is not alone.