Linda's p.o.v
"You are beautiful." Those words sent shivers down my spine. His voice was deep and seductive. Yet, the next moment, he stabbed me and stole my happiness. Still, he acknowledged my presence. He found me beautiful. That was enough for my heart to regain its strength. Sounding desperate was not what I wanted but getting a small attention from the person I yearned for was worth it at some point. "Were you adopted from the mental hospital or what?" Hearing his hoarse voice, my eyes shot open. I realised I was leaning against the car's window and we were still on the way to the social event."Sorry?" I looked at him."I said, were you adopted from the mental hospital?" He repeated himself and this time I heard him right.'Why would I be adopted from a mental hospital?'I kept staring at him for a moment and took out my phone to check if everything was okay with me. To my surprise, there was nothing wrong. My hair was perfectly combed and I did not apply much makeup. That was my domain. "You were smiling to yourself like a fool." I instantly gazed at him. 'Was he watching me?''Was he looking at me all this time? Should I be shocked or should I jump with happiness?'"Will you just stop gawking at me like that now? I'm not your food. People should learn how to make others uncomfortable from you. Irritating!" "Sorry." I looked down and lowered my voice. But as soon as I turned myself to the other side my smile reappeared. I was happy. I did not want much from him. If not love then at least I could gain his friendship.*************As soon as we got down from the limousine. Paparazzi immediately caught our sight and gathered in front of us to click photos. Just then, I felt a hand slip through my waist. The mint cologne was already dominating me. I threw a glance at him. He always succeeds in making me get butterflies in my stomach. He was looking damn handsome in his black tux. His one hand in his pocket and the other one on my waist. A natural business tycoon.If possible I could watch him all night long. Within a second, I felt his breath on my cheek. He was close. I became a nervous Nellie, so the best thing I could do was to shut my eyes firmly."Sweetheart, don't get the wrong idea. I am exposing this view to show my father that we are so much in love and I'm capable of becoming the future CEO of the Enterprise. Having an interest in you is never in my option list, and neither will I in the future." I felt a pang of pain in my chest. He never failed to astonish me. I was such an imbecile for assuming things."Mr. And Mrs. Anderson, a look at the camera please." One of the men in the crowd shouted. I took a deep breath, plastered a fake smile on my face, controlled my emotions and looked at the cameras. They kept on clicking our pictures till the next very important person caught their attention.After getting rid of the Paparazzi, we headed towards the palace where the event was going to take place. I held my breath for a moment, the palace was magnifique. Even the interior and exterior decorations were marvelous. There was no doubt that the designer made a splendid work. "Daniel." Hearing the melodious voice, Daniel immediately let go of my hand. I furrowed my eyebrows in uncertainty"Rose." He sounded enthusiastic when he said her name.Rose! The one he loved. The love of his life. The girl because of whom he could never love me.I unhurriedly turned back to find out a striking, dazzling and fierce Rose with a long white dress and heavy makeup. I was seriously nothing in front of her. That's why Daniel chose her over me. I was the utterly opposite of her. Competing with her would only embarrass me. "Oh Daniel, I missed you soo much." With those words she kissed the cheeks of Daniel and hugged him tightly. Daniel did the same thing but instead of kissing her on her cheeks he kissed her forehead.I turned myself back. 'Why in front of me?'"Do whatever you want, just don't disturb us and find someone to enjoy it with. Besides, you always wanted these things." Daniel uttered leniently. I peered at him. His hands were wrapped around Rose's waist and Rose was watching me with disgust. I have been carrying the torch for him for a long time. 'Couldn't he just see how much his words affected me.'Just then he disappeared in the crowd along with Rose, leaving me all alone. 'How could he?' I was an unknown here. Later on, I tried to divert my mind and went to the bar for a juice. After all, this was how my life was going to be. Unrequited, one sided love. My first love turned out to be incomplete and a total disaster. Expectations always hurt. One thing was clear that I could never match Rose. She was beyond perfect. A perfect trait and body. I knew the comparison between us was nearly impossible but I envied her. I was jealous of her, because of her beauty. Because of which she had Daniel.I let out a sigh and played with my juice with the straw. The only thing I was happy about was that I was the wife and she was the mistress even if it was just for a matter of time.I wanted to be selfish but that was not who I was."All alone gorgeous lady?" My mouth fell open and my eyes widened. That voice was similar to:"Max." I gaped at him.I slowly turned around, hoping the person to be the one I was thinking."Hello beautiful." He pulled my cheeks and in a flash, I was in his arms. We were clinging on to one another. I really longed to see him. The only childhood friend with whom I could share anything. My problems, my secrets, anything. I never considered him as a boy to be honest. He was my human-diary.I was like a dog with two tails. "Are you planning to kill me, Little? I can't bre- breath." I released him."Shut up." I slapped him gently on his arm. "I'm no longer a little girl. I'm a grown up woman." I stated. My happiness knew no bound. That one person who understood me without saying anything was right in front of me. "Anyway, how are you here? I think you were in Paris managing your father's business." I was bemused as well. I never looked ahead to this. "Last time I checked you went away without contacting me and even after that you did not bother to keep in touch. Were you that busy?" "Yeah, right. But I came because I have some meetings that I need to attend later." He answered."And for the second question, I'll answer you later.""Okay. But how come you are here at this party?" "For your kind information, I am cordially invited to this event. The person throwing this ball is my boss' best friend and as he is unable to attend it, I'm here on his behalf." He stated."Okay idiot." I mocked him like I used to and we both burst out laughing. I still could not believe I was seeing him after four years. He looked much better than before. Mature and handsome. No longer that chubby and clingy boy."Anyway, how come you are here?" He questioned."I-" 'Should I tell him?' If I told him then Daniel would become the anti-hero in his point of view. Max did not even know I was a married woman. I could not tell him that right now. What if he came to know about the relationship Daniel and I shared. What if he grasped that Daniel did not treat me as his wife but as a gold-digger. He would definitely beat him to a pulp. 'No!' Daniel did not consider this wedding real. There was no need for me to make it a big deal as well."I-" "Let it be, you have taken almost five minutes to give me an answer. Let's dance instead?" He requested me as an ideal gentleman. "Umm." I scratched my neck. I peeped around and saw Daniel and Rose in each other's arms, laughing out loudly. A pang of jealousy hit me directly in my chest. My own husband abandoned me in this crowd and was having fun. Why would I sit in a corner and pine for him? "Yes." I voiced looking back at max. Max led me to the dance floor. He put his one hand on my waist and held my hand with the other and I did the same. I held his hand with my right hand and put the left one on his shoulder. Meanwhile, he continued to crack his jokes, making me laugh out blaringly. "You are so beautiful." He tucked my hair that was coming out behind my ear with his index finger. His action left me frozen. "You know the reason I went to Paris was because""May I cut in."Daniel's p.o.vMy guilty conscience was mocking me for leaving Linda alone. The way her eyes were looking at me melted my heart. The way her chest was rising and falling while she was sleeping in the car was a huge distraction for me. Her pink lips were as if inviting me to chew it. She looked fully like a sleeping beauty.Everytime she was around, I felt the clock stop ticking. I had forgotten almost everything for a while when I held her waist and took pictures with her. We were just a real couple. There was no denying that she was looking stunning. She looked so happy then. I should not have left her there alone. It was her first time here and I didn't even know where she was. What was she doing? 'But then, why should I care?' Besides, it was her who wanted to come to the party so she can take her own responsibility and handle herself. But again, she was my wife. She did not seem like someone who would attend parties. She was supposed to be with me right now and yet I was here si
Linda's p.o.v"Don't look at me like that man, I'm asking what's mine, my wife." My eyes widened in horror. Max! Without losing time, I gazed at him. He looked as shocked as me. "Wife?" He cracked up with laughter. "Sorry bro but this girl is mine today. And as far as I know, doesn't a married woman wear a ring to indicate she is already taken?"Realisation hit me when I did not feel a low weight on my finger. My wedding band. I had removed it when I was taking a bath and forgot to put it back. I swallowed hard. This was not going to end well. Max looked at Daniel's hand and continued."Are you cheating on your wife? I can see a ring on yours though." I was standing there nervously like a stupid, playing with my fingers watching my husband and bestfriend arguing. I moved my eyes towards Daniel and what I saw was not something to appreciate. His knuckles turned white and he was giving Max death glare."May I ask who you are to question me?" Daniel was not someone who would back
Linda's p.o.vMy dream ended abruptly and harshly, as I was brought back to reality by the shafts of the light. My eyes shot open and I blinked through my eyelashes indistinctly. I laid on the couch, debating whether or not I should wake up. My muscles felt weak. I let out an exasperated sigh. 'What time was it?' I wanted to take the alarm in my hand but I could not. My whole body was aching and I could feel it burning yet I was dying with a cold. I tried to move but my head felt heavy. I touched my forehead to see if I had gotten a fever. I remembered that last night after I came to the room, I went to freshen up. After that I cried my eyes out for the last time.I had decided not to cry nor fight for Daniel anymore. I still loved him but I did a lot and I tolerated too much. It was high time to give up and start a new beginning. I took a glance at the bed next to me. It was clean and soft. 'Didn't Daniel come to sleep last night?? Obviously why would he?'I made an effort to sit on
Linda's p.o.v Three weeks had already passed and I did not see Daniel. The last time I saw him was when I fainted. Yet, he made sure that I was taking my medicines by sending Amanda to keep an eye on me until he was completely convinced that I was fully cured. It was something strange, but I understood that I was a pawn to him, and I needed to stay safe so that I could play the game. I avoided talking to Mary and Brant also. Whenever they come for a visit, I go downstairs to have breakfast after they have already had theirs. My heart hurts. I thought I had found my mother in Mary, but a daughter would never try to hurt her mother.Brant was someone who would never let me miss my father and here I was playing with their feelings. Every time they would call me downstairs I would make an excuse. Brant barely talks to me whereas Mary still thinks that there was something wrong with me.Beep!The sound of my mobile disturbed me. I took it and the call was from an unknown number. "Hell
Linda's p.o.v "Where were you? We need to talk.""Jesus. Why would you do that?" I put my right hand on my chest and closed my eyes. My soul could have abandoned my body."I'm sorry if I frightened you, I didn't mean to." The sensitive part of me fell in love with his husky voice. I instantly turned around and his handsome face appeared in front of me. 'When did he come back home?' 'Was that why he sent me messages?' Suddenly, I was on the edge of my seat. 'Was he worried about me?' "Is there anything left to talk?" I questioned him, throwing my handbag on the bed. Showing him my vulnerable side would not bring me any advantage. When I saw he seemed to be in a fog, I continued."I mean you never wanted to talk to me before. As far as I remember, you always have a spitfire personality when you are around me." He let out a sigh and ran his hand through his hair."I know but can we talk? I j
Linda's p.o.v "Urgh." I groaned and used the bed sheet as a shield to hide my face from the sunlight. The sound of the alarm could have caused cancer to my ear. It was annoyingly ringing.Taking my phone, I dismissed it and took a glance at the bed only to find it empty. I sighed. The hide and seek game was not going to end after all.'Get that man out of your head, you dickhead.' Suddenly, a message popped up on my cellphone's screen and I clicked on it. -Good morning, Little.♡ -Max -Knowing that the message was from Max, I smiled ear to ear. -Good morning, Max. :-D -Linda-How is my best friend doing? Still on the bed huh? :/ -Max-Great and you? Just got up. :-( -Linda.-Such an indolent woman, get your lazy arse up. XD -Max-Just because you woke up earlier than me doesn't mean I'm lazy. Idiot.:-| -Linda-XD Anyway, any plans for today? -Max
Linda's p.o.vOh Almighty. Save me."Who is it?" Dad shouted from the hall.My mouth still agape with incredulity. 'Why was he here?' "What are you doing here?" Daniel asked Max while grinding his teeth."I can ask you the same question." Max replied to him with the same attitude. They looked like two opponents in a competition. Daniel's gaze shifted from Max to my face. If looks could kill then I would have been dead by now. I gulped in fear and avoided his gaze. He was such an unpredictable man. He left like a raging bull in the morning and was now at my father's entrance. 'What was he trying to do?'"You do not have the right to question me. Move." He told Max in an arrogant and authoritative tone. I caught a glimpse of him and his gaze was still fixed on me. I flinched but my feet were rooted on the spot.Max did not reply instead he let out a small chuckle. He was an imperturbable person but he forgot that he was one everytime Daniel came into his sight."Do y-" "Who is it,
Linda's p.o.v"Lyndee are you okay?"Dad asked. "Of course dad, why are you asking?"Dad interrogated. I could sense something was wrong. He was someone who easily sensed lies. I was not a good actress but I hoped I acted good enough for him not to catch me. "Are you living well with Daniel? Did I make a mistake by telling you to marry him?" I recoiled when dad questioned me. He definitely guessed it. If I told him then he would blame himself for putting pressure on me. I did not want that. "Lyndee, just tell me seriously if anything or anyone is hurting you. I saw the way Max, Daniel and you were reacting. You are my daughter, I don't want you to suffer. I don't have much time to live but I want the best for my daughter. I don't want to take regret with me when I go." My heart hurt. I was suffering but I could not share my feelings with him the way I used to narrate everything to him. "Tch. Dad, stop talking like that. You are not going anywhere." Tears were threatening to fall