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Raphael’s voice broke through the tense silence, his brow furrowed with disbelief. “Is it true, man? What happened? And why the hell didn’t you tell me about this sooner?”
Victor let out a long sigh, his head hanging low as if the weight of the world was pressing down on him. “It’s true, Raphael. Everything. I didn’t tell you because… hell, I don’t even know how to make sense of it myself.”
Raphael leaned forward, eyes locked on his friend. “What happened, man? What led to all this?”
Victor rubbed his temples, trying to gather his thoughts. “It all started when I went to
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the pack. I wasn’t looking for trouble, just trying to clear my head. That’s when I saw two boys–young, maybe 7 or 8–searching for their mom. They looked lost, so I decided to help them out. I had no idea that one of them, Jamal, was Rachael’s son.”
Victor ran a hand through his hair, pacing back and forth as Raphael’s words echoed in his mind. The weight of everything that had happened suddenly felt suffocating, almost unreal. He hadn’t told Raphael sooner
because he himself was struggling to believe it.
Raphael, his eyes wide in disbelief, leaned back in his chair. “Hold up, man. So you’re telling me you went to the pack, found two boys looking for their mom, decided to help, and then-*bam*-you find out one of them is Rachael’s son? Rachael? The same Rachael you cheated on with Evelyn years
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ago?”
Victor stopped pacing, his face contorted with frustration and confusion. “Yeah, exactly. And the worst part is… I had no idea. I didn’t recognize him, Raphael. When I saw those boys, helping them just felt… I don’t know, right. But when Rachael walked in later, and I saw her with Jamal–something inside me snapped. It was her son. *Her son*”
Raphael shook his head in disbelief, rubbing his temples. “Her son… Does that mean- could that boy be *your* son, Victor? You told me she was pregnant when you… well, when you messed up with Evelyn.”
Victor’s expression darkened as he thought about it. He sat down, his hands clenched tightly into fists. “I don’t know, man. I honestly don’t know. I’ve been trying to
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put the pieces together, but nothing makes sense right now.
“Even before you walked in here, I was doing some digging, trying to get some clarity. That’s when I found out Rachael’s not just some orphan like we always thought. Turns out she’s a long–lost heiress. Like, for real. Her family has been looking for her all these years, and she had no clue.”
Raphael let out a low whistle, leaning back further in his chair. “Man, this is some *crazy* type of shit. You’re telling me she’s a whole damn heiress, and she didn’t know? And now, after everything that went down between you two, you find out she might have your kid? Damn, Victor, that’s next–level drama.”
Victor ran his hands over his face, exhaling heavily. “You think I don’t know that?
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Everything’s happening all at once, and I don’t even know where to start. If Jamal is my son… God, I don’t even know what that means for me, for her, for us. But if he isn’t, then why the hell did she keep me in the dark about everything? Why didn’t she tell me sooner?”
Raphael raised his eyebrows. “You sure she didn’t try to reach out? Maybe you were just too caught up in your own mess to notice.”
Victor’s eyes flashed with anger, but deep down, he knew Raphael had a point. “It doesn’t matter. She should have told me. And now, with all this media shit about me almost dying at Damian’s hands, they’re dragging her into this, too. I need to know the truth, and I need it now.”
Raphael leaned forward, his voice serious. “So what’s the plan? You’re going to confront
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her?”
Victor nodded, his jaw set. “I have to. I need answers!
Raphael let out a breath, his face serious. “Good luck, man. You’re going to need it. This kind of bombshell.
Victor stood up, his fists clenched. “Yeah, I know. But I’m not letting anyone blindside me again. Not Rachael. Not Damian. Not anyone. This ends now.”
“Does Evelyn know?” Raphael asked, pouring another drink, his eyes fixed on Victor as he handed the glass over.
Victor took the glass, letting out a heavy sigh. “I haven’t told her. You know how she is–always scheming, always ahead of the game. By now, I’m sure she’s found out. Hell,
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the news is everywhere, man.”
Raphael frowned, leaning against the counter. “And you think she’ll just let this slide? Evelyn’s not the type to sit back and watch everything fall apart, especially when it concerns you and this… situation.””
Victor chuckled darkly, swirling the whiskey in his glass. “That’s exactly what I’m worried about. She’s probably plotting something as we speak. She’s not going to let Rachael just waltz back into our lives and stir things up. You know how controlling Evelyn is. She doesn’t like surprises.”
Raphael nodded. “I get that, man. She’s not one to back down. But what’s her next move? I mean, this involves a kid. Rachael’s son. And she knows Racheal was pregnant when you left her.
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“And both of you have a daughter together. And she has been trying so hard to give you a son but it’s not working. This night messed up with her head“.
“Exactly!” Victor cut him off, frustration clear in his voice. “That’s what I can’t wrap my head around. If Jamal is my son… man, that would change everything. Evelyn will go ballistic. She won’t want to share me with anyone, let alone Rachael’s kid.”
Raphael sighed, taking a sip of his drink. “She’s gonna feel threatened. She worked too hard to keep you all to herself after the affair. And now, the possibility that you’ve got a kid out there with another woman? That’s nuclear, man.”
Victor slumped back into his seat, running a hand through his hair. “It’s more than that. Evelyn and I haven’t exactly been solid lately,
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you know?
“Things between us are… complicated. She’s possessive, controlling, and always suspicious. If she finds out about this, she’ll use it against me. She’ll make sure I lose everything, including Jamal, if he is my son.”
Raphael leaned forward, lowering his voice. “And if you don’t tell her yourself, she’ll find out from someone else, Vic. You’ve got to get ahead of this.”
Victor groaned, rubbing his temples. “I can’t face her right now. She’ll tear me apart. I don’t even know what to say to her. ‘Hey, honey, guess what? I might have a kid with the woman I cheated on you with. Surprise!‘ Yeah, that’s gonna go over real well.”
Raphael chuckled grimly. “Yeah, that’s not exactly the kind of news you ease into. But
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Evelyn’s gonna find out, whether you like it or not. And when she does, you better believe she’s coming at you full force.”
Victor sighed, downing the rest of his whiskey. “I just need to think, man. Get away from all this… before she makes her move.”
Raphael smirked, standing up and clapping Victor on the back. “I told you, I know a place. Somewhere you can clear your head, get some release. Let’s go before you lose your mind completely.“”
Victor hesitated, but the idea of escaping the chaos, even for a little while, was too tempting to resist. He nodded, standing up slowly. “Alright. Lead the way”
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Victor stared out the window, barely
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registering the passing streets until they pulled up in front of a building bathed in soft pink and purple lights, its sign reading “Velvet Lounge.”
Raphael smirked as he killed the engine. “This is what you need, bro. A distraction. Trust me.”
Victor stepped out of the car, eyeing the neon lights and the faint thump of bass vibrating through the walls.
As they walked inside, the world seemed to shift. The air was thick with the scent of expensive perfume, whiskey, and desire.
The lounge was dimly lit, velvet couches and leather chairs were scattered across the room, where men lounged with drinks in hand, their eyes glued to the stage at the
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On it, women swayed and spun, their bodies barely covered by sheer lingerie that left very little to the imagination.
Victor’s eyes were immediately drawn to one of the dancers–a stunning brunette whose long legs moved with slow, deliberate grace.
She wore a lace bra and matching thong, her skin glowing under the spotlight as she slid around the golden pole with practiced ease. The way her body arched, bending and swaying to the rhythm of the music, was almost hypnotic.
Some wore lace corsets that pushed their breasts up provocatively, others donned silk robes that barely covered their smooth skin, teasing at what lay beneath.
A tall blonde, dressed in nothing but black
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garters and a thong, sauntered past Victor, her crimson lips curving into a sly smile as she caught his eye. Her hips moved in a slow, sultry rhythm, the sheer fabric of her lingerie clinging to every curve.
Raphael guided Victor to a plush corner booth, sinking into the velvet cushion. “Man, this place is paradise” he said, his grin widening. “You need this. Get out of your head for a while.”
Victor nodded numbly, still taking in the sight of the women around him. There was something intoxicating about the way they moved–the confidence in their steps, the way their eyes lingered on every man as if daring them to look, to want.
He spotted another dancer, a petite woman with dark curls and an emerald–green bra that shimmered in the low light.
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She moved through the crowd like she owned the place, her thong barely covering her hips as her body swayed to the pulsing beat of the music.
Raphael waved over one of the waitresses, a leggy brunette with an outfit that was more lingerie than uniform. Her sheer bra struggled to contain her chest as she leaned down, her smile slow and inviting.
“What can I get for you boys?” she asked, her voice low and sultry.
“Whiskey for me,” Raphael said, looking at Victor. “And for him, something strong.”
Victor watched as she sashayed away, her hips moving with the same practiced sensuality as the dancers. He downed the whiskey Raphael had handed him earlier, the
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burn doing little to clear his head.
“I don’t know, man,” Victor muttered. “This -Evelyn’s gonna find out. She probably already knows about all this mess.”
Raphael shrugged, smirking. “Of course she knows. But tonight’s not about her, or Rachael, or any of it. You need to relax, let go for a bit.” He looked around the club, his grin widening. “And trust me, this is the perfect place for that.”
Victor’s gaze drifted back to the stage where another dancer was performing, this one clad in black lace with thigh–high stockings that hugged her legs.
She spun around the pole, her body curving and bending in ways that seemed impossible. The tension in his chest didn’t disappear, but for a moment, watching her,
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he could almost forget everything–the affair, the kids, the chaos of his life.
Raphael clapped him on the shoulder, pulling him back to reality. “Just enjoy it, man. This world’s all about pleasure, and right now, that’s exactly what you need.”
