CATHERINE ... I came into the hall room and found my mother-in-law and her sister Meril sharply gazing at the huge photo of Edward and me, that I set yesterday. I Don't know if it was my possessive ars, but I wanted to keep it as an announcement of us together. Whoever comes would learn who is the mistress of the house. Their frowning face was saying it all. Especially, my mother-in-law. Clearly, she did not want it here, or perhaps, me beside her son. However, I do not fucking care. Forming a smile on my face, I stepped behind them maintaining a certain distance. "Hello," I said confidently. Both of them seemed slightly startled and turned to me. Danielle's frown deepened as she looked up at the huge frame. "What the hell is this? Why do you keep such a huge frame on everyone's face? It's ruining the decorum of the house." I looked up at our happy photo and shrugged dubiously, "is it? But, I don't find it weird. For me, it's more filling the emptiness of the hall." I said. Aun
EDWARD... A hectic day at work. Loads of responsibilities as the Direction of the company. Dad was bedded and so the position of acting chairman was also on my shoulders. Soon, Dad would hand over his position to me officially. It's good that I have May here for help. She finally grew up and learned her duties by proving herself in the CEO's position after Regina was out. Once I took over the Chairman's seat, I would announce her as the director of the company. Everything was sorted until my mother appeared at my house and the conversation between Mom and Catherine hit me... I never meant to listen to their conversations. It was my worried self who kept checking on his wife and daughter every thirty minutes, that's when I paused. I had to. I Don't know when mom went home, I caught the parlance when mom was dissatisfied with the huge image of me and my wife in our hall... From there, I heard all of it. Every single one of their words. As much as I was angry with my mother, I was sc
CATHERINE ... I watched three more bodyguards beside Liam. Standing on the stairs, I couldn't hear Edward but I have no doubt they were somehow related to his silent stress. It's been two days after we properly confessed truths to each other. Or perhaps, only I did empty my stomach and Edward did not. Because I still could feel a strange worry within him. It was keeping him awake at night. Even he inserted CC cameras everywhere in the entire mansion inside and even outside area. He hired more trusted guards. I tried to talk to him several times in the last two days but each time he avoided making an excuse... 'Nothing is wrong baby, I only want my family secure.' He only said that line in reply. But I am certain, there was more. With Regina and Kevin gone, what more danger could be around us? Is there something I am not aware about? Or I am actually overthinking? I frowned watching them. His disturbance even bothered me to pick Liam's matter. I wanted to get him out of my family
CATHERINE ... I stared at Jayden... A bit shocked, puzzled and too much embarrassment with a creepy feeling. I mean, last time we met at our banquet in Italy. I didn't remember him back then and honestly, I almost forgot about him later. After all, he does not fit any of my problems, not until now. Meeting him again was not a weird thing, but him catching me in a lingerie shop buying something that I would only like to wear for my husband. And the most awkward part was him complimenting me on it. Oh and yeah, last time he was right. We were together in college. He definitely wasn't like this at that time but more of a shy nerd. With big and heavy glasses on he used to come to the college and sit in the last. Used to get bullied by others which I used to defend. I always felt bad for him and sympathised always. Honestly, if he hadn't introduced him last time I wouldn't have passed away him as a creepy Stranger, although he did not seem less creepy now too. I slowly fisted the linge
CATHERINE... Let me tell you a story of a little girl, that started TWENTY YEARS EARLIER... ** "Mom, please open the door!" Little Catherine banged on the old wooden door of their tiny apartment. Her heart was filled with fear and uncertainty. Why did her mother close the door while crying? Was it because she stubbornly asked about her father? "Mom please, I will be a good girl, I promise. I- I won't ask about Dad ever, Mom. Please, open the door. I am scared..." Catherine cried. Suddenly, the scream of neighbours raised her fear. She banged on the door even more. "Mom please, I am scared." Her hiccups were heavy. The crowd of neighbours surrounded her. Someone pushed her away. She did not realise what was happening but two neighbours started kicking the door. She struggled to go to her mother but they didn't let her. The door finally broke. People entered. Catherine wanted to go to her mother but people didn't let her. She saw an ambulance and police cars. Her tiny heart squeez
JERARD ROULLARD ... As a father, I have never stood out for my daughter. I know I am not a good father but I tried... I tried my very best to protect my daughter since she came into my life. Locking her in the room was not a choice but a force of her action. A father wanted to be loved by his daughter. Was it too much to ask for? I looked up at the photo of my deceased wife, Linda Agosti. Although she always went by Windsor since she left her home for me. I am a fucking bustard for not treating her right. Because of Agostis I lost my father and chose to destroy them by stepping on their respect. So, I lured Linda into my Web. To make her fall in love with me and then throw her out. But... My entire plan was ruined the day I realised that while making her fall for me I have fallen for her the hardest way possible. I never intended to disclose that secret ever and wanted to start my new life with Linda. However, every story has its own villain and in my story, the villain was my ex-
CATHERINE ... I paced in the room, getting frustrated with time. I am freaking locked in the Roullard mansion and the worst thing was I don't have my pendant with me! Last night while having a slight kinky sex I removed it from my neck and forgot to wear it back this morning. I don't know if it's fortunate or unfortunate, but Edward did not possibly know what's happening right now. God, how am I gonna leave this place? It's impossible to run away from this place without help as Dad had tightened the security because of me. Fuck! I swear I would never forgive Liam! Suddenly, my head spun and I sat at the edge of the bed, caressing my flat belly. I am so fucking hungry! My pregnancy these days increased the level of my hunger and hornyness. And Edward's strict rule of feeding me in every hour had spoiled me so much! Lord! As If to answer my call, the door was knocked and open. I turned to see the person and slightly felt relieved seeing it's Uncle Lucas and not Dad. He has turned
CATHERINE ... I sat beside Dad. He was lying on the bed. Pale and weak, wrecking my heart along. The doctor had checked him already. Nothing serious happened, but stress consumed him too much. I just realised that most of it was because of me. Dad recently hit his late fifties and that being said, he was slowly getting weak with time and didn't have similar physical abilities as before. The doctor suggested a complete bed rest for him and as much as possible to keep him away from stress. I caressed his grey hair as guilt coursed through me for not realising him at all. Did I hate him for no reason? I couldn't believe this! Sighing, I stood up and slowly walked out of his room. Uncle Lucas and Liam were standing outside the room. Seeing Liam I arched a brow and he lowered his eyes, "I am sorry, I had no choice." "How did you guess by the way?" I asked. "Your words that day... You talked like the Catherine I know. So..." He shrugged. "Well, thanks..." I muttered slowly as his eye