ANNALISE. PRESENT The moment I held the doorknob, he said what I feared the most to hear coldly, recalling the agonizing mistakes of the past. "Besides, a cheater shouldn't talk about loyalty." He stared heartlessly in my eyes before taunting. "That's what sounds disgusting." My heart broke making me lower my gaze in dismal. I couldn’t bear to stand a moment in his presence anymore after hearing the complaints he buried in his heart. “Yeah… you are right.” I forced my emotions down my throat to lock them inside and walked out of his office. Submerged into sorrow, I went back to my cabin, pushing my hair back, releasing rapid breaths to regain my senses. But, his words were distressing to me, the thought of what extent he intended to break before his resentment dreaded me. He was not going to stop, the fire in his emerald gaze proved it. Pacing around, I held my sides, trying to find a way out of this predicament but to no avail. He wouldn’t stop. Dragging me out from

In the evening, Victoria wanted to play the role of a good friend and despite the fact I was more attached with Mrs White, she wanted to see her more.For the sake of old times, I guess.Complying with her request, I took her to Annalise’s place, giving me a golden chance to intimidate Annalise right in her home, in her place.“Oh, Auntie. Please take care of yourself.” Victoria whispered, holding Mrs White’s hands, emitting compassion for her condition.“I am fine, girl. You guys tell me first, how did this beautiful incident happen?” Mrs White asked with a chuckle.I faked a charming smile and held Victoria’s shoulders, “The power of her love.” I whispered, kissing the top of her head.Receiving a glare from Annalise, repulsed at my action but I couldn’t understand why. We all were bad in someone else’s story. I became the evil one in hers. No human was pure and how could I stay sincere with a bond I never had any attachments with? All my emotions were connected at one point- Hers

Thankfully, the next day was a holiday, I gave my mind some time to regain my composure and lock my room again how it should be and control myself. Sadly, the holiday passed in the blink of an eye and the day where my patience would be tested again came, where I must face the nightmare of my night. But, by each passing second, I was losing myself. My own identity. And to augment the sensations brimming furiously in my body, I saw her talking with Edmond at lunch time. Talking sweetly, laughing with him, sharing a great like we once used to. I didn’t like it. Their closeness, her laugh, her smile, their friendship. None of it. I hate it. I feel possessive over her. I know I hold no rights over her. That is the ONLY thing which had restricted me or else I would never let anyone gaze at her shade. No man could look at her like I do. No one. And how do I look at her? “Shut up. Shut up.” Muttering under my breath, I locked my thoughts. I shouldn’t allow myself to think so fr

Time passed but Annalise’ mind was elsewhere. She grew dismayed over the time course. Trying to conceal it behind her facade but failed.“Are you coming to prom? So many guys have asked you but you have refused them all.” She asked in a hollow tone, losing the charm of her resonance.“Why would I accept when they are not the one I was looking for?” Victoria sighed, stuck between her friend and love.Sighing, Annalise told her what was on her mind for a while. A step for her friend’s glee.“You should break your friendship with me, Victoria. Our hatred would never let you guys become one.”Gasping, Victoria shook her head in denial, “Don’t be ridiculous. I have faith in fate, if it was mine, he would become mine under all circumstances.”“And if he is not. He won’t be yours even after being yours.” Their current situation.What was yours remains yours, what was not, could never be yours. “Hey, don’t say this.” Chuckling nervously, Victoria looked down, not praying this would ever happ

Annalise couldn’t believe that of all people, her mentor became Vincent. Seeing him dried her throat, inebriating her mind to ponder about it.“You?” She whispered under her breath, taking a step back unintentionally when he came closer.“I told you.” Jessica whispered, thinking she was attracted but it was not the case.Maintaining his stern features, Vincent came closer. Standing before her. Annalise cleared her throat, regaining her posture and offered her hand politely but it only made him scowl. “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” His frown deepened, glancing at her hand and then back to her face. Making her heart clasp by the humiliated reject handshake.“I am afraid I cannot say the same.” Furious, He refused to shake hands with her, rolling his eyes off, “Come on, Vincent. Don’t be arrogant. Even you told me you are a gentleman.” Jessica chuckled nervously, unable to comprehend what happened to him in a moment.“I lied.” He mumbled, not removing his eyes from Annalise’s. Augmen