Game of Love Ch. 15

He grabbed his sister's hand and stormed out of the living room. Kim watched as her children left angrily.

"Poor, poor, Kim!" Giada chirped, rubbing on her shoulders. "You have to save those tears because you're gonna need them later. Your downfall has just begun and very soon, you're gonna wish for death and that is a promise."

"And one thing, you live under my rule now," Jayden warned. "You have to do everything I ask you or you'll lose the only thing you're remaining with, your son's love. I will bring the secret to light should you ever try being smart."

They both laughed manically and left her standing there like a statue crying.

'My selfishness has led to my destruction.'

***

Kim slowly opened the door to her son's room and she found her children holding each other tightly. Sergio was rubbing on his sister's shoulders, assuring her that he was gonna find Eric no matter what happened. He was gonna bring him back home.

"Sergio? Adrianna?" She said in a voice barely above a whisper.

Sergio glanced at his mother and simply sighed.

"What are you doing here?"

"I know you're mad, son. I don't know how to tell you this, but... but..."

"Look, mom, if I tell you that I am okay then I would be lying." He said softly. "Eric is missing and the last thing I need right now is drama. I don't give two hoots about what that man was saying or whatever he presented. Get him out of here. I don't wanna deal with that because my husband is still missing. That's the most important thing to me, to find Eric and bring him back home."

"Sergio..."

"Mom, if you're gonna tell me to stop searching and that Eric is already dead then you're wasting your time." He said harshly. "I love Eric and my love will keep him safe. I am ready to search him even in hell until I bring him back."

He shook his head angrily and stormed out of the room. Kim remained standing there, staring at her daughter who was obviously in so much pain. She had her arms folded, staring at her mother, shaking her head.

"Adrianna, honey, listen... I know that this is difficulty for you." She sobbed, rubbing her back. "Eric just died and all this news must be too much for you. Don't listen to what Giada tells you. I will tell you everything, I promise!"

Adrianna chuckled bitterly. "You must be pretty happy, mom. You must be enjoying all this. I mean, Eric is dead, your greatest enemy and now, you have made a good move by bringing Giada and that man claiming to be my father's son here. Don't you know when to give up?"

"Why would I do that?" She asked, shaking her head. "You were downstairs and you heard everything that man said. And why would I be happy that..."

"Why wouldn't you be happy?" She snapped, furiously rubbing her tears. "You're not as innocent as you look because, given a chance, you'd have killed Eric."

"But..."

"Your fake tears don't work on me, mom." She raised her hand, pointing her finger at her. "I am not your perfect son, Sergio. I can see through you and I also know that you poisoned Eric a few days back."

The color drained from Kim's face and she became white as a sheet. She tried to speak but each time she did, her heart hammered in her chest so much that it took her voice away.

"Yes, Eric told me." She said with tears following. "Even after finding out about you, he refused to expose you to his husband or his mother. He cared about you and your relationship with your son. Despite knowing that you weren't gonna accept him, Eric loved and cared about you."

Kim couldn't hold her tears.

"But he wasted his time on you. It is your fault that he is not with us today. It is your fault that all this is happening. It is your fault that Sergio is being tormented, all of us are. You're to blame for all this, mom."

"I am sorry." She put her hands together. "I..."

"You have a perfect family, perfect children, and a perfect son-in-law, but what do you always do. You always leave your family for outsiders."

"No, Adrianna, baby. Please, listen to me..."

"For what? So that you can manipulate me. You're to blame for what has happened to Eric and no one else. And if I lose two of the people that I love so much mom..." She paused and got closer. "... forget you ever had a daughter named Adrianna."

She walked past her mother furiously, banging the door behind her. Kim could have sworn that she felt the floor shake. She covered her mouth and just cried. Nothing her daughter had said to her was a lie. She had caused everything and she didn't know how to make things right.

***

"How are you feeling after your first victory?" Giada asked, standing beside the man who was staring outside the window with a stern look on his face. "You now have 60% of all their wealth."

Jayden's breaths quickened as he stared at Giada. "It all feels good, especially the look on Kim's face when she saw me entering the house. But all this is not enough. I will not be satisfied until I see that woman destroyed. I will only be happy when I see that woman suffering more than she made my mother suffer. She'll beg for death."

An evil grin appeared on Giada's face. "There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a man with fire for revenge. The ball is in our court. We can play it however we want to see that we've managed to eliminate Eric, the only person who was strong enough to defeat us. Kimberly is no longer on her throne. We call the shots now. You're the boss of their companies."

"You never cease to amaze me, Giada." He chuckled, pointing at her. "I never made a mistake by partnering with you. And now, we rule however we want."

Giada smiled like a bitch, biting her lower lip like she was trying to seduce Jayden. They raised their glasses and toasted before the room to the door opened and Trevor rushed in, chuckling like he was in ecstasy.

"Wow, mommy!" He rushed to her and kissed her cheeks before he pulled away from her. "Finally, you've managed to push through with your plans."

"Of course, I am Giada Sandoval after all. Whatever I plan, always come to pass."

All the three of them laughed manically.

"I had no doubts, mommy." He nodded.

"This house is mine now, ours," Jayden assured, squeezing Trev's shoulder. "You can do whatever you want here and pick any room that you want. No one is gonna oppose you."

A grin appeared on Trev's face and he seemed to be lost deep in thought. However, his grin kept on brightening.

"There is only one thing that I want. I don't care about money or authority." He looked at the two of them. "I am only interested in Sergio. His love is all I am interested in. And that's why I am here."

He slowly turned, showing his outfit to his allies. He was wearing a beautiful blue skinny jeans with a see-through red shirt and white sneakers. His hair was curled and then tied in a sexy, seductive ponytail that could get any man he wanted.

"My handsome husband is going through a lot and I..." He paused and bit his lip, moaning sensually. "...I am here to take all that burden away from him. I am here to show him that I love him so much and I am here for him."

"Oh, honey, Sergio is all yours."

Trev rubbed his temple, feeling a bit shy.

"Anyway, now that I think about it, I know the perfect room." He grabbed his mother's hand and started leading her out of the room. "Come with me. I'll show you the perfect way to get closer to Sergio."

Giada went with her son to a room that was nearest to Sergio's. It was big, beautiful, and well-decorated.

"Isn't it gorgeous, mother?" He asked, opening his arms. "Not only is it one of the best rooms in the house, but, it is the closest to my Sergio. Not that I plan to stay here for long, it is only until Sergio begs me to move into his room."

Giada kissed her son's cheek. "Anything you want, sweetie."

Trevor laughed, staring at her mother. He had never loved her as much as he did at that time. Suddenly, the door opened, and..."

"What the hell are you doing in my room?"

Both of them turned and found Adrianna rushing towards them like an angry wolf.

"Don't you have better things to do, Trevor?" She barked. "How many times have I warned you to step into my room?":

"Don't be so full of yourself, Adrianna. This room now belongs to me. Got it?" He snapped his fingers in her face.

Adrianna bust into laughter, staring at the mother and son like they had gone nuts.

"Wow! Now, aren't you delusional?" Then her face got serious. "You must be very stupid and lacking common sense. You stand in my house, in my room, and tell that nonsense to my face?" She scowled. She gripped Trevor's arm painfully. "Get the hell out of my room before I get crazy. I don't need to remind you of the person that I am."

"How dare..."

"It's okay, mom." Trevor chimed in, slowly releasing his arm from Adrianna's grip. "I can handle this."

He crossed his arms on his chest, getting closer to Adrianna with an orgasmic look on his face.

"In case you haven't noticed, you're no longer a princess in this house." He gave a mocking smile. "Your words or your threats don't mean shit to me. And you better be careful what you say to me. You're living in this house under my mercy. If you push me, I'll do something that you'll regret for the rest of your life."

"Your mercy?" Adrianna's eyes widened in shock. "Wow! And I thought I had seen all your stupidity. I don't have for the likes of you. Now get that bitch..." She pointed to Giada who gasped in shock. "...and leave my room or else..."

"Or else what?" Rage throbbed in Trevor like a heartbeat. He wasn't smiling anymore. "What are you gonna do, Miss. Adrianna Alvarado? You're gonna go cry to your mommy or..."

"Why would I do that when I can handle you myself?"

She thrust her hand to slap him but Trevor's hand caught her and then gripped her arm painfully. She screamed in pain, feeling like he was crushing her arm from the inside. It hurt like hell.

"You know what, I have had enough of your nonsense."

With those words, he started dragging her out of the room painfully, ignoring her cries and screams. Giada followed behind, enjoying the way her shown showed Adrianna who was boss. Trevor was enjoying everything and when he started dragging her down the stairs, he saw the maids watching and talking among themselves. No matter how much Adrianna tried to resist, Trevor was just too strong.

"What's going on?" Kim came running into the living room when she heard the cries. "What are you doing to my daughter? Trevor, leave her alone. What has she done?"

But Trevor was deaf to her pleas. He dragged her to the entrance door and she was in tears.

"What were you saying, Adrianna? I don't have the power here? I have got all the power and authority here. Don't think I am weak just because of your brother."

"Trevor, please, leave her alone." Kim put her hands together. "You're hurting her."

"As I intended." He chuckled bitterly. "This little brat has messed with me for too long. I don't want to see her in this house."

With those words, he threw her towards the door and she started heading for the ground hurriedly. Then suddenly, before she hit the ground, Sergio who had just arrived caught her. She held on tightly to him and started crying like a baby.

Sergio held her in his arms, rubbing on her back to make her calm. But even as he did, his crazy red eyes were only on Trevor who was looking back at him with wide eyes. He hadn't expected Sergio to see that.

Sergio felt anger ripple through him and resentment blossomed within him. He slowly started getting closer to Trevor with his fists clenching. He was breathing crazily and his entire body was trembling. God, he had never hated someone as much as he hated Trevor.

Trevor felt a shiver go down his spine.

"Sergio, I... I... it's not what you think. I was just..."

"How dare you lay your filthy hands on my sister, Trevor? Who do you think you are?"

"Sergio, she was..."

"Shut your trap! You come to my house and you've got the nerves to touch my sister. Do you have a death wish?"

"I won't have you talking to my son like that, Sergio," Giada warned.

"I wasn't talking to you, ugly bitch!" He roared.

Everyone saw the shock register on Giada's face. It went blank with confusion like her brain cogs couldn't turn fast enough to take in the information from her wide eyes. Every muscle of her body just froze and people saw her eye twitch.

"Come to think of it, what are you doing here? Who the hell invited you?"

"They do not need any invitation," Jayden said harshly as he moved closer to the door, slipping his hand in his pocket. "This is my house and they've got more rights to be here than any of you."

Sergio's heart pounded so hard in his chest when he saw Jayden. He let go of Adrianna and started going closer to him.

"I didn't say anything when you brought your ugly face here, but this joke has gone far enough." He was breathing like an ancient warrior. "Who are you and what do you want here? Do you think I am joking?"

"You can say whatever you want. But I am the owner of this house. It is my birthright...."

"Birthright, my ass!" He spurt. "I don't think my father would ever give birth to a goblin-like you. Get the fuck out of here!"

Jayden felt like someone had poured anger on him. He groaned and thrust his hand, giving Sergio a very dirty slap. The slap was as loud as a clap and it felt like Sergio's cheek had been stung with a hot rod. He dropped his head and felt a wave of anger, unlike anything he had felt before taking ahold of him.

When he raised his face and saw Jayden there, he felt like murdering him. His chest rose and fell with rapid breaths. He pumped his fists and didn't even realize he was getting closer to the man. He wanted to cry as rage filled his belly. He felt his ears get hot.

He glared at him and then spat out, "How dare you?"

Jayden glared back at Sergio with hatred in his cruel dull eyes. There was gonna be a war and he was gonna murder someone.

Just as Sergio was about to swing his fist through the air, Kim came in front of him with her arms open. She was staring at her son with tears in her eyes, shaking her head.

"Sergio, please, don't do this." She pleaded. "My son, please, for my sake. Please!"

Sergio looked at his mother angrily and then at Jayden before he groaned angrily and stormed out of there like the hounds of hell were after him. Adrianna followed him and Kim did after a few seconds.

"This boy is becoming a thorn in my flesh." Jayden slammed his hand on the wall, his jaw shaking uncontrollably. "It's time I gave him a taste of my venom."

"Don't even think about it!" Trevor huffed, blocking Jayden's way. "Don't even think about harming Sergio or doing anything to him. If you lay even a finger on him, you'll have me as an enemy. And trust me, I am the last person you want as your enemy right now."

"What? Didn't you see what happened? You want me to leave it lying like that?"

"You can do whatever you want to whoever you want. Leave Sergio to me! Sergio is mine and no one should interfere in our matters. Am I clear?"

He made a quick turn and hissed before he rushed upstairs.

"Did you see that?"

"I am so sorry, Jayden. The thing is that my son is very much in love with Sergio. He just..."

"I don't give a hoot about it. Talk to him because he poses as a problem or an obstacle, I don't need to remind you what I am gonna do to him."

"There's no need for that. I'll talk to Trev. He'll understand."

Jayden left from there, leaving Giada even more confused. She was in a dilemma and didn't know what to do.

***

Sergio was seated on the floor and in front of him were pictures of Eric, his beautiful smile, and his sexy eyes. Sergio was there too, grinning like an idiot. He was holding a picture of their honeymoon on which they were kissing passionately. That had been a wonderful moment and it gave him so many memories.

Sergio closed his eyes, letting his mind fill with Eric's voice. He could hear him teasing him like he was just a foot away. And when he kissed him, Sergio felt it and he rubbed his lips, yearning for that kiss. He thought about their passionate night together. He missed Eric so much that he just wanted to hold him and make love to him.

Sergio was gotten out of his reverie when he heard the door to his room opening. He quickly opened his eyes and saw Steve rushing to him with a look of worry. He threw his necktie on the bed and just stood staring at Sergio, shaking his head.

"What are you doing, Sergio?" He sighed, hitting his head. "What the hell are you doing to yourself? Don't tell me you've been sitting here whole day looking at those pictures?"

"What am I supposed to do? Eric is still not found and I will not stop until I find him."

"You have no idea what's going on, do you?" Steve asked with a frown. "While you're busy soaking here, your enemies are busy destroying you."

"What are you talking about?" Sergio asked.

Steve angrily took the TV remote from the floor and switched on the TV.

'... It has only been days since the tragic death of this city's fashion god.' The woman said with a sad face. 'The sad news hit all of us badly and we're yet to recover though we have no idea why his husband stopped the funeral procession. We can only hope that we get some news soon.

And on a sad note, today, early this morning, we learned of some sad news. In addition to the loss of his husband, Mr. Sergio Alvarado has lost his position as president and owner of Alvarado Jewellers to the man who just came out as his half-brother...'

They showed Giada and Jayden coming out of the company premises and many reporters running towards them. But Sergio didn't care about that. All he wanted was to find his Eric and solve these problems later.

'Question is, can Mr. Sergio Alvarado handle any more heart-breaking news?'

Steve switched off the TV and threw the remote away.

"Sergio, honestly, when that man came here the other day with Giada, I took it as a joke," Steve yelled. "But this is getting out of hand. If you don't get off your ass and solve all these problems this man has brought, you're gonna lose everything. He's got messed up documents supporting that he owns most of your properties."

Steve's rage built like deep water currents when Sergio just sat there staring at him.

"Are you gonna say something? Stop being selfish and think about your sister and your mother." Steve barked. "I understand that you're going through a very tough time right now. But please, don't just keep quiet and let them win. You know how selfish Giada can be. She can go to any length just to get what she wants. Don't let her win."

Sergio looked at his friend, combing his hair with his fingers.

'Sergio, if you are lost, then I will show you the right path.' Eric's voice rang through his head. 'If you falter, I will be there to support you. I will love you unconditionally as long as I live. All the hardships will go through me before they reach you.'

He furiously got up, took a deep breath, and grabbed the car keys from the bed. He started heading for the door but Steve grabbed his arm.

"Sergio, where are you going? Please, don't leave without doing anything about this."

"I am going to look for Eric. That's my primary goal. Until I find Eric, I will not be myself."

He released his hand from Steve's grip and left. Steve was so confused and scared. He'd never seen Sergio act like in all the years they'd been friends. But he was even more scared because there was a possibility his friend wasn't gonna heal.

***

'Congratulations, Giada!' The man on the other end chuckled happily. 'I got so happy when I saw the news.'

"Thank you. I told you I always have a few tricks up my sleeve." She said happily.

Giada was looking sexy as hell in a gray pantsuit that was tight on her, showing her gorgeous curves. The jacket was unbuttoned and the sexy white shirt inside was showing her cleavage. She had white high heels on her feet and her hair was in perfectly voluminous spiral curls that made her look young and hot.