After some time, Selena and Chris returned together. It stunned everyone to see them together. Shawn didn't mind that much.
He wanted to erase all his sorrow by wandering around the wine. He kept drinking until their dinner was over.
After everyone left, Selena and Chris took him to his home. Just when he opened the door, Chris's phone rang, and he walked to a corner to continue his conversation.
Selena supported Shawn to stand up, but he drowned over her scent. He put his head in the crook of her neck and sniffed her scent. It was heaven for him. He kept on smiling while she struggled to handle him.
When Chris came back to her, he had a worried look on his face. Selena glanced at him and asked. "What's wrong, Chris?"
"Something comes up in my company. I have to leave."
"It's alright. I can take care of him."
"A-Are you sure?"
She didn't know how she would handle him, but she didn't want to disturb Chris for such a minor task. She smiled and shook her head. "I'm sure. You can go now."
"Thanks then, Selena."
He waved his hand at her and left them alone.
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Selena made her way to his room and laid him down on the bed. She then went to the washroom while he remained there.
She took a napkin and wet it a little. Squeezing the napkin, she came out.
As soon as she stepped outside, pairs of hands pushed her vigorously against the wall.
Her back knocked the wall, and it was painful.
He trapped her in between his arms and stared deep into her eyes.
"Selena, can you stop being with him? Don't you care about me? It hurts to see you with someone else."
She knew he was saying all this in a drunk condition. But she felt as if he openly expressed himself in front of her. She tried to utter a word, but he hushed her.
"Don't! Let me say it out first, or else being sober, I may never let you know my feelings."
What was he going to say that made Selena's heart beat faster? She gulped hard.
"Selena, I love you."
The next moment, her fear turned into reality.
He confused her by playing double games. She felt like he caged her into his love game. She no longer wanted drama in her life. Thus, she tried to push him afar and replied. "You're drunk, Shawn. Stop talking nonsense-"
Before she could say anything further, Shawn kissed her with all his might. He wanted to have complete control over her, which made Selena feel disgusted from inside.
A tear escaped her eyes as she put all her strength in and pushed him to the bed and ran away.
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While walking impatiently, Selena stopped at a bridge. She raised her chin and asked for inner peace. It was hard even to breathe. She felt suffocated by his actions as he reminded her of the past.
*Flashback*
He tied her in between the wall and him and kissed her roughly.
He bit her lips, made her bleed. He tightened the grip over her wrist, and she groaned in pain.
He pulled her hair and attached their foreheads, then he whispered. "If I saw you with someone again, you'll see another me."
*Flashback ended*
Her past was the most painful for her, which always stopped her from taking any further steps. She didn't want to repeat the same scenario by taking her relationship with Shawn to the next level.
She rubbed her hands against her arms and watched the stars losing their brightness, the same way she was losing her happiness.
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His morning was not particularly pleasant. He remembered nothing from yesterday. But at that moment, seeing Chris and Selena together still boiled his anger.
He got ready earlier and waited for Selena at the entrance. He wanted a reply to all his questions. She owed an apology to him.
He glanced at his wristwatch when she entered, and without even a glance, she ignored him and went straight inside.
After being ignored, his anger was in the seventh sky.
He immediately went after her and grabbed one of her hands, and pulled her towards his cabin.
As soon as they came in, Selena shook his hand away and became stiff at one point. Her eyes were staring down until Shawn approached her.
He gritted his teeth and asked. "Don't you have anything to say about yesterday? How does it feel to be in my best friend's arms?"
Selena's ears were left standing after listening to his cheap talk. She stared at him with her wide eyes and replied. "How poor you are, Shawn? I'm ashamed to hear such words from you. How can you-"
She almost lost her voice in tears when he again threw another tacky question at her.
"Do you love Chris, right? So, you were playing around with me just to get close to my best friend-"
"STOP IT, SHAWN. IT HURTS."
"IT HURTS TO ME AS WELL, SELENA. You're hurting me so badly. Where am I lacking that you choose him over me?"
She took a deep breath and lowered her voice. "Why do you even care about me or matters related to me? When you cleared all your thoughts about me that day, then why are you being loud now?"
Her teary eyes met his as she stepped forward and asked. "In your eyes, what is our relationship? Answer me. I want to know because you confused me enough."
He was unable to answer her even after knowing the answer. He hesitated and doubted himself even.
Just then, her colleague knocked on the door that diverted their attention.
The lady bowed at him and informed him. "Boss, Mr. Hendricks came to meet you. He's waiting for you in the cafeteria."
Selena wiped her tears and walked away while he remained there, silent.
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On her way, she again bumped into Chris. He noticed her dried eyes and quickly got to the situation.
"Happy Morning, Selena."
She lowered her head and whispered in an audible voice. "Morning, Chris."
He then took out a file and gave it to her. She opened the file and found another contract.
She instantly shut the file. "I guess I already rejected your offer to join Celine."
"I'm not asking you to join Celine. My friend told me about a fashion contest. He is organizing a team of four designers to take part.
I saw your designs online and recommended them to you.
He sent a contract for you. Read it and answer me tomorrow."
Her troubles were clearly visible in her expression. Chris put his hand on her shoulder and comforted her. "It's a one in a million opportunity. Don't let it go, Selena. I know your dream, and I'm willing to support you."
Both were blossoming while talking. Selena was feeling a little lighter at the arrival of Chris, but her happiness was back insight when Shawn approached them."Are you still poaching my employees to join your company?"His glare at Chris made her roll her eyes.She sadly smiled at Chris. "I'll go and make a cup of coffee for you."She gazed down and left the place.It was clear to Chris that Shawn made her feel awkward.He waited for her to disappear from his sight. Then he cleared his throat and advised."Shawn, stop forc
"I'm here to give you my final answer. Shawn, I'm resigning."After hearing her words, his ears refused to listen to them anymore. His mouth was wide open, as if someone had stolen his food. His hands shivered while receiving a cheque from her hands."Here, I paid off my debt as well. I'm not your debtor anymore."She stared at him for one last time and was just about to leave that distance to the door seemed too much from afar.She felt as if there was something that was not letting her go. She found herself surrounded by him. The pairs of hands around her waist didn't let her move ahead.He tightened the grip when she tried to free herself.
She took a deep breath and stepped into his room. Even after looking here and there, there was no trace of him.Then her steps reached towards a private pool attached to his room. She peeked around and found him relaxing there.She gathered her courage and took off her towel and walked towards him.Selena asked him while casting the magic of her eyes towards him."Shawn, what're you doing here alone? Need my company?" She had a seductive tone while offering him company.He took off his sunglasses, and for the next few moments, he couldn't take his eyes away from her. She was like a thesis which he learned by heart.His eyes scanned h
It's included in everyone's wish to wake up with a charming smile in the morning. If you turned your head, then you would find your love beside you. In a moment, you hugged him, and he smiled at you, wished you a cheerful morning. But this happiness was probably not written in Selena's luck. The following morning, she woke up by her phone ringing aloud instead of Shawn's sweet whisper, ending her ideal fantasy. She moved her hand in the air across the nightstand and finally picked the phone. She yawned while spreading her hands. Camilla: You- Why didn't you pick my calls yesterday? I called you thousands of times. Selena: Yesterda
Taking a sip of juice, Selena was just enjoying the view of Sea when Lia called out her name from behind. She turned and faced her when she signaled her to come over. She stood up and walked back to the staff. "What happened, guys?" "We're here for team building, so let's play a game together. We'll make three pairs who will play three different games. Whoever wins will get a special gift as it's a festival here." All of them had chosen their partners when there was a lack of one more pair. Lia looked at Selena and said. "Selena, how about you get in with our boss? Then, we'll have all three perfect pairs." Selena i
Selena has been immersed in her own thoughts for days. After talking with Chris, she tried to explain to Shawn but got no chance. The office was almost closed. Selena was staying to complete her last file. When her eyes fell on the cup, it was empty. She stood up and went to the coffee bar to fill in her cup again. While she was still loading the coffee in the cup, someone grabbed her from behind, stunned her. The cup had almost fallen from her hand when he caught it at the last moment. She put one hand on her chest and took a deep breath. "You scared me." &nbs
Selena finally took off into the world of dreams. She had only one commitment, never looking back. She started working hard to make her dreams a reality. No matter how many thorns came in the way, she wanted to face them firmly. Within this courage, she led her steps to the contest. Impressed by her excellent performance, she was chosen as the leader of CICI GROUP. She had a perfect unit. The design expert, Sharron Wood. The curves expert, Maria Leer. Unique Net Design famous artist, Lara Dutt. And an all-rounder, Kesey William. With their solid effort and unique design, they had gone to Semis. Clearly, it was not easy as th
The clock of time had taken a turn. Putting hand in hand, exploding their heartbeat, everyone was looking towards the judges. It was time to announce the winner of the Fashion Era. Gazes followed a red line over the screen. A Tick-tick sound echoed in the hall when suddenly CICI group name showed up. A swirling vibration came, and the whole atmosphere was engulfed. The whole sky was shining with fireworks. The repetition of applause had lit up everything. For a moment, they couldn't believe themselves. Was it a dream? Did they win the contest for real? All the members of the group started celebrating.