Valentina-Rosa young and innocent first understood the true trials and consequences of love when she met Carson Dean; though he too was young he was nowhere near innocent. Carson is a man not short of sins but he was the first man Valentina-Rosa had ever been with and so no matter what he put her through she would stick beside him because to her everything he did was an act of love. That was until one summer due to certain unfortunate events Carson had to move to the other side of the County to finish his two years of university, after spending her third year in her hometown she followed him across the county. There she saw Carson for who he truly was: a monster. She struggled her way through a world for pain, abuse, and drugs; she encountered a mistress who was probably in a worse situation than she was and she came to realize that Carson was an even worse person than she had thought him to be.
But the move did her as much good as it did her harm; she made friends there, friends she will have forever and from that friend group, she met an intriguing French man. Love, at first sight, blossomed into friendship and friendship transformed itself into a beautiful relationship. But love, at first sight, was not able to save her from the fate that awaited her, but only love will be able to save her from the Trials and Consequences of Love.
Warning: If you are triggered by the mentioning of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, drug abuse, misogyny, stillbirth, self-injurious behaviour, rape, and/or suicide please do not read this book.
Started: January 20, 2021.
Completed: April 17, 2021.
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Word count: 86k
Zachariel Joseph's heart shattered when the man that he had loved for ten years betrayed him. His lover took everything that he loved away from him. He was turned from a popular and rich C.E.O into a pauper overnight. Zachariel was left heartbroken, and homeless by his lover. Zachariel suffered a nervous breakdown after the betrayal. And his lover denied to help him in his time of need. Zachariel couldn't function anymore from the shock and was in a mental institution for months. His psychiatrist wanted him to build his life back up again after his recovery, but will the heartbroken man be able to do so?
Alexei Marquis lived a happy life with his grandmother in France. All that changed when he lost his grandmother due to illness. He was just eighteen years old when it happened. Alexei's grandmother's will stated that he was the next owner of her empire. Alexei was suddenly burdened with responsibilities that he never wanted. He had to move from France to America to fulfil his duties. Alexei's wish was to become a surgeon and live his life leisurely with his future lover and children. Alexei became bitter and cruel when he didn't get what he wanted in life. People didn't dare to approach the C.E.O. Alexei in return only talked to his best friend Chance and two other friends while leading his grandmother's empire. The astonishing thing was that Alexei had never forgotten the man who had once saved his life. Will the mighty C.E.O ever manage to meet the man or will something unexpected happen?
(There is a more detailed description in chapter 1. Enjoy reading my friends and please keep in mind that this story may trigger some issues in people. This is not a supernatural story.)
Mature content.