SERENA’S POVTime seemed to slow as I tried to understand what was happening. Richard's eyes were bloodshot and angry. "You did this to me, Serena! Now it's your turn to lose everything you cunning little bitch !" My heart stopped in my chest, body frozen in fear. This couldn't be real.But it was all too real as two more simultaneous bangs rang out, snapping me from my trance. I choked on a scream at the sight before me - Kaden and Cameron had leapt in front of me and were now collapsing to the floor in a pool of blood."No!" I shrieked, dropping to my knees in between them.Suddenly a final shot blasted, then silence. I slowly glanced up to find Richard's empty eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, a pool of blood blossoming under him. The police had finally arrived and taken him out. But the damage was done. I choked back a sobbing wail as I surveyed the whole room. Mom and Mr Lodge had hurried over to us in panic. I could hear them yelling but couldn’t make out what they were say
FINAL CHAPTER.Author’s note: (Thank you for sticking with me till the end of the journey bestie. I love you so much! Plus, pardon me as this chapter would be told in Cameron’s POV and then Serena’s wrapping it up. Let’s say our goodbyes shall we?)CAMERON’S POVI slammed the trunk shut on my overstuffed suitcase, sighing in relief that it had finally closed. After so much preparation, the day was finally here - I was moving to Spain for treatment. A soft knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. "Come in," I called, straightening up. The door opened to reveal Serena, arms wrapped tightly as if warding off cold. "Last chance to back out," she tried to joke, but it came out hollow. I moved to her, taking her hands gently in my own. "This is something I need to do, Serena. The best chance I have is with that specialist in Barcelona." Her bottom lip quivered, and I squeezed softly. "Hey, none of that now. I'm going to be just fine."“I’m sorry,” she sniffled. “I’m just getting sup
SERENA’s POVThere I was,thinking my first blind date ever was perfect. My date for the evening, John was smiling sweetly at me and then his eyes suddenly widened with panic. He leaned in, whispering urgently, "Serena, duck under the table! Quick!"Confused and alarmed, I stammered, "What? Why? What's happening?"Before he could respond, a woman stormed into the restaurant and scanned the place.In an instant, he confessed in hushed tones, "That's my crazy ex-wife. We're going through a messy divorce. Please, just duck under the table. I don't want her to see us together.She can’t see me here!”Way to go,John Cena.To say I was shocked was an understatement because for the past thirty minutes we had been sharing laughs and talking about our interests and life,he didn’t think it was necessary for him to give me such a vital information? Ain’t no way in hell was I allowing that fire breathing dragon to come have my head. I spied her coming closer from the corner of my eye and she was
SERENA’s POVDan Lodge, my supposed stepfather, flashed a warm smile and gestured for me to take a seat. "It's good to finally meet you, Serena. Julia has spoken such beautiful things about you. And you're such a beauty, just like your mother."I gave a small smile as I took a seat right next to my mother."It's great to be here," I managed to reply, still struggling with the sudden turn of events.Cameron, my ex-boyfriend, cleared his throat and greeted, "Welcome, Serena." His voice carried a hint of formality, and I responded with my fakest smile, avoiding direct eye contact. Instead, my gaze was fixed on the display of a large roasted turkey at the center of the table.Kaden, Cameron's twin brother, remained silent, and indifferent, as if I was invincible. Well, that was pretty rude. Cameron, on the other hand, looked oddly pleased to see me, a cheeky grin playing on that handsome face of his.Taking a closer look at both brothers, I noticed the subtle differences that set them ap
SERENA’S POVMy eyes darted to the door, wondering what would happen if it swung open at that very moment.“Was just fucking with ya, it’s locked.” Cameron said with a devilish smirk. “I’d be right there Mom!” I called loudly and then whispered to him.”She cannot see you here”“What do you mean? This is my house.”I pushed him toward the bathroom. "Hide in there. I'll figure something out."“Wait, you expect me to stay in your bathroom and hide like a criminal?”“Don’t be impossible and keep that deep voice of yours down before she hears you from outside,” I said in my smallest voice throwing him a warning look.Just as I directed him to the bathroom and closed the door,I adjusted the towel on my chest and made way to my room door,opening it. I quickly threw on a casual smile, hoping to appear unfazed. "Hey, Mom. Sorry, I was just finishing up in the bath."Mom glanced around, her sharp eyes narrowing as she entered. "I can smell a man’s cologne. Were any of the twins in here?"I he
CAMERON’S POVSeeing Serena again after a year made me very excited than I thought I would be.She was the last person on earth I expected to walk into the mansion last night. She looked even more radiant and beautiful than I remembered, making it difficult for me to focus on anything else. I had been to her room minutes ago and she wasn’t back from work yet. I was itching to see her especially because of how she avoided me this morning.Interrupting my train of thought, my father's voice broke through the haze. “You need to apologize to Kaden,” he urged.”It is better we avoid legal trouble as much as we can.”The mention of Kaden's name ignited a fire of anger within me. While I couldn't prove his involvement in the company's embezzlement, I couldn't shake the feeling that he had some part to play, despite Pete, a worker, taking the blame."Apologize to Kaden? Over my dead body," I retorted. "He may not be the mastermind, but he's involved somehow. I just know it."My father sighed
SERENA’S POVI exited the office building, hugging my documents close to my chest with Kaden walking in front of me. Our final meeting regarding the upcoming court case had just concluded. I was still a bit annoyed by Cameron’s words last night and maybe he deserved what was coming to him. As I reached the parking lot, I spotted Kaden leaning against another one of his cars,his sleek black Bentley.These freaking rich billionaires,changing cars like clothes."Need a ride?" he called out. I walked over, a little surprised to see him waiting. "I didn't think you were going to offer me a ride again considering how quiet you were yesterday," I replied.Cameron had been thinking something happened yesterday but in real sense,our car ride home had been unusually silent.Kaden gave a small smile and I caught sight of that dimple again that made my belly do a flip. He nodded towards the passenger seat. "It's getting late, I don't want you waiting around for a cab"I wasn't one to turn down
Chapter Six: I know that lookSERENA’S POVHis lips traveled along my neck and then he caught my lips again,delivering one of the best kisses I had experienced in a while. I ran my hands over the black T-shirt that clung to his body and I desperately wanted to peel it off so I could feel him.With eager anticipation, his hands went for the buttons of my blue bodycon dress. His hands cupped both of my breasts, and just when I thought things would escalate further, he just…stopped.The hell? Why did he stop!He peeled himself away from me, leaving me yearning for more, my body aching and confused."I could actually fuck you senseless right here and now,but I wouldn’t.”he uttered, his words leaving me perplexed.What on earth did he mean by that? Before I could question him,he continued, "We should get some rest right now,you know we both have a busy head ahead of us tomorrow,” Numbly, I nodded, feeling very foolish as I fiddled with the button of my dress.He rose from the bed, retriev