Bella’s POVThe sound of my ringtone filled the air but my ears had long grown numb to it. After that disaster of a dinner my mom’s being calling my phone none stop but I wasn’t ready to face the devastating reality staring me straight in the face so I told myself, maybe if I ignore it, who knows? It might just go away but boy am I kidding? I’m just lucky she doesn’t know where I live otherwise it would’ve been a hell of a show.I took one last peek at the mirror in my brunette velvet dress, the hugging feel is a direct complement to its soothing texture. Although I contemplated attending this event, I could really use a distraction right now, so why pass this opportunity. Moments later I stepped foot in the hall but not before turning on silent mode cause the last thing I needed was to drag unwanted attention to myself. While holding my phone I gave Arya a call, at the very least I should announce my arrival. The broad smile on her lips made my heart melt, I felt fulfilled by keepin
The dramatic display at the other end of the hall has started to draw some attention especially after the intervention of the man every woman’s eyes has been glued to. Things were taking a different turn and Mr. Andrew was really going berserk at this realization but not as much as Arya. The last thing she wanted was a knight in shinning armor, especially if that knight was Nicklaus. Of course she was still fuming mad at him but that wasn’t close to the reason. It’ll only take few words out of his mouth and she’ll make tomorrow news headlines. The moment a phrase like ‘my woman’ escapes his lips, she’s done for.Having his presence behind her is like a ticking bomb, so she thought to break this silence before he gets another chance to speak. Her eyes fluttered as she released her grip on the glass which was held in the hand under Andrew’s hold. The loud thud and shattering forces him to let go and Arya needed no other opportunity to slip away taking long strides away from the mad ma
The docile and calm ride was a complete contrast to Arya’s raging emotions. She was furious, why would he forcefully detach Pearl from her embrace? She’s been long convinced that he’s a psycho but anytime he shows his true colors she can’t help but be alarmed. In annoyance she folded her hands against her chest while staring through the window zealously as though not wanting to miss her stop. Anything to get away from his presence.“We’re here ma’am-” the chauffeur announced but he was cut abrupt by the sudden shut of the door and within seconds Arya took hurried strides to her apartment and evidently flexing the cold shoulders she’d served Nick through the ride. But the person in question had zero clue to what wrong he had committed and only knitted his brows in confusion. But we all know who’d take the heat for this misfortune as Nick turned his gaze to his phone.Arya slumped on her bed, ready to shut her eyes to dreamland but then it hit her, she can’t sleep with makeup on. “Argh!
Nick’s POV ‘Maybe it’s just a coincidence I cheated sleep the last time. I’d much rather believe this than Klaus unconventional theories’ these thoughts solid in my head while I take interval sips of wine as I stare through the huge windows while waiting for sunrise to grace my desperation. “I’m beginning to lose faith in the hypnotist” I declared to Klaus who just made his presence known. “Needless to say. You’ve got a much better option but you’re too stubborn to admit it” Klaus opined hinting on his theory for the one thousandth time since that occurrence, while I did nothing but shoot him a glare that revealed my ire.“Uhm hmm...I’ll get him replaced” Klaus announced sensing the impending danger, at least he knows better than to get on my bad side this awry morning. “How’s the clean-up going? Any result?” I inquired but it was really a bad morning as I heard Klaus reveal “nothing yet”, or maybe I just jinxed it? “Fuck!” I growled. The thought of hosting Juliet’s spy is threateni
Arya’s POV My body tensed as Nicklaus’ voice echoed through the phone, each word like an arrow shot to my heart piercing through without mercy as I felt my saliva turn to stone. It was like a thorn that could neither be swallowed or thrown out. My hand slowly massaging the sore spot lost stamina with Nicklaus’ final words. I felt cold shivers run through my spine. Realization choked me hard while my breath failed to rescue my dying lungs. This reality was cruelly enlightening, digging painfully deep without sparing my sanity. ‘How reckless of me, up until this very moment I’ve denied the feared truth that’s capable of paralyzing my rationality. ‘I...Ive fallen for Nicklaus. I’ve unknowingly given my heart to a monster, one who wouldn’t bat an eye or twitch a lash to tear it to shreds. Is this what heartbreak feels like?’ I wondered vibrating from the immerse pain slicing through my heart, but all I could do was helplessly let hot tears slowly stream down aimlessly. My attention is
Hello” Nicklaus voice answered a man over the phone. “Yes, boss. I need a little more time” he demanded. “We can’t afford more time” Nick gritted out. “I understand boss” the man affirmed. “Create an opening and send the signal” Nick declared ending the call and staring at the midnight view through his study’s window. Few minutes later his phone rang interrupting his thoughts, but what’s worse? His brows knitted at the sight. “Hello, Adam” he muttered but of course Adam was furious “you rascal! How dare you cause all this ruckus for a woman. Two useless good for nothing sons, turning the clan upside down for a girl” he roared. “Lucious’ involved?” Nick curiously asked. “The punk override my authority to station men” Adam scoffed still in disbelief before adding “That scum Martin is messing with both of you and you’re playing right into his trap. I can’t believe he got you riled up by a mere plaything”. As the words left Adam’s mouth Nick’s eyes grew cold like an ice in mid-wint
She smiled in his arms letting hot tears moisturizer her cheeks while he clasped her frame that was losing stamina by the second. Silence rang through Nick’s head as a glimpse of his mother’s last memories swept through his mind, a memory he thought he could never recover. His brain finally caught up to reality as he lifted his hands to behold a palm filled with Arya’s blood.Time started ticking again for Nick as he carried her bridal style into the car and declared “drive. Fast!”. He clenched his chest in fright wondering why it felt like his inside was twisting, grinding and slowly ripping to shreds. Minutes later all ears were filled with siren wails as the stretcher wheeled in Arya to the emergency ward.For someone who has never experienced such burst of emotions, Nick was really doing a good job keeping his composure but I guess maybe he was just too good at it ‘cause the next second Lucious stormed towards Nick who was standing outside the theater and threw him a punch that ti
Anyone would be alarmed at the sight of the numerous armed men guarding the theater, and although Melissa seems to be doing a pretty good job holding up, in reality her mind was deeply troubled, not to mention the little booklet Nicklaus showed her earlier. A lot of questions needed some answers but at the same time she dreaded the possible outcome of her unanswered questions. The presence of the doctor rocked trouble in the eyes of everyone waiting but surprisingly the doctor’s eyes reflected more terror, he had no idea the patient he just operated on was someone of great backing. “My sincere apologies to keep you waiting” the doctor portrayed making a ninety degree bow. Although Melissa sensed a dignified aura from this man, she still couldn’t help but feel a stir in her heart from the current happenings.“What’s the status?” Nick demanded, cutting to the chase as the doctor quickly adjusted “oh yes, luckily the bullet missed her vital organs, but there’s a case of severe damaged