CH 3 | Sarah!

I stood in front of the rising waves with my hands crossed across my chest, while the chilly breeze welcomed me. The sky was pitch black, yet I had no plans to return to my house because it reminds me of Dominic.

The memories we shared were almost present in each and every corner of my house, and I don't know how I will tolerate them in my present state of mind.

The storm building up inside me, which flipped upside down my entire world, was much worse than the raged waves where anger in the form of water, was turbulent, and unforgiving.

My eyes showed no emotion, all the cheerfulness in me dried up. All my hopes, dreams, and the future in which Dominic and I built together had crumbled in one single minute with five simple words, “I've never loved you, Sarah.”

His words still echoing in my ears, even in these strident sounds. My mind was occupied with his dulcet voice playing tricks on me.

I couldn't stand it anymore and let the tears flow freely, as if they burst out forth like water from a dam, dropping down my cheeks, messing my already disheveled appearance, but it didn't bother me in the least.

Feeling suffocated I hastily wiped the tears using the back of my hand and began running, trying to run away from everything that was causing me immense pain.

I didn't look back. I just ran, until I felt my thighs giving up, a burning sensation crept up my legs and a pain hitched in my side as I tried desperately to clear my mind.

Once my eyes took in the roads I frequented, I snapped back to reality.

I tilted my head aside as my vision cleared and realized I was standing in front of DW Shopping mall. I felt as if I was drenched in a bucket of freezing cold water.

Eyeing the very well known building, I couldn't help but walk towards the entrance as if my legs had a brain of their own.

As I was passing through the familiar halls, I couldn't help but remember the things I don't want to.

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Two years ago

It was a sunny day when Rebecca and I came shopping after she had bugged me about a fantastic sale going on in DW Shopping mall.

Apparently one of her all time name brands was opening a store here and she didn't even give me any choice in the matter. 

The mall was bustling with people as it was a Sunday, and we ended up having a lot of fun trying several dresses and also a few sexy lingerie pieces from Victoria's secret.

In fact, we both bought a few as we always had wanted to try the lingerie.

However, when we were passing through the halls, suddenly someone held the clutch in my hands in a firm grasp and pushed me aside with heavy force, and ran away.

It took me a few seconds to stabilize myself, and when understanding dawned on me that he stole my wallet, I began running after him while yelling, "catch him. He's a thief."

"You asshole! Give me my clutch!" I screamed at the top of my lungs but nothing happened!

Frustrated, I continued to chase him up two floors, but he was way too fast for my own good, and I was literally fuming at that bastard.

However, I couldn't give up because that clutch was a gift from my dad on my sixteenth birthday, and I had always cherished it. My dad passed away a year ago in an accident, so the gifts purchased for me meant the world to me. 

With that, I inhaled a chunk of air and began running as if I had gone crazy, and abruptly I crashed into someone.

Instantly, I lost my balance and felt my ankle twist and tried to grip something to hold myself up, but I ended up falling with a thud. 

To my surprise, I didn't feel the pain I anticipated. With a frown dancing on my face, I involuntarily stroked my hands on the hard surface beneath me. I thought it was weird because I heard a loud heartbeat.

I was alarmed and snapped my eyes open! 

I almost screamed in shock when I noticed that I fell on a man. My eyes went as wide as saucers and I stared at him dumbfounded while he held my waist in a protective embrace, a smug smile was playing on his handsome face.

We stayed like that for a couple of seconds, as I stared into the most beautiful blue eyes I had ever seen. His unique cologne wafted across my nostrils, clouding my senses, while my mouth dropped upon glancing closely at his perfectly sculpted face.

He had curved eyebrows, his nose was straight, and his chestnut brown hair was a little messy, making him more tempting. His thin sexy lips made me lick mine as they were so kissable, and I gulped, eyeing the seductive man beneath me as he was no less than a Greek God!

I felt my heart racing, and a faint blush crept up on my cheeks when I realized I was ogling him. He was making my insides clench without even doing anything!

Eyeing me, he smirked while his lips curled upwards, and I heard him speak, his tone was silky yet deep, one of the most pleasant voices I have ever heard.

“Are you comfortable, beautiful?" He asked winking at me, while the corners of his lips tugged upwards ever so slightly, and I felt heat rush up my cheeks. I nibbled my lips feeling embarrassed, and I muttered hastily, "I...I'm sorry."

He hummed and glanced at me with those scrutinizing eyes of his, making me self conscious, but the way he called me beautiful made me quite pleased, and I forgot the pain in my ankle.

To my utter dismay, when I tried to pull myself up, a sharp pain hit me, shooting directly to my brain, and I fell back on him again. My hands held his collar tightly, and my lipstick painted lips met his sexy lips, shocking the hell out of me!

That was my first kiss, hell, how did I end up kissing him so accidentally?

Yet, I felt butterflies doing somersaults in my tummy with the mere peck! It was so intense as my face turned as red as a tomato, and my heart thrummed so fast that I felt it would burst out at any moment.

He lifted his brows and stared at me, equally stunned, but he chuckled as if he didn't mind it and muttered teasingly, "easy there, beautiful."

He carefully lifted me up and steadied himself and queried while he bent his head to my level, "can you walk?"

"I...I... yes, of course." I stammered foolishly and in the next second, it hit me that I was about to lose my clutch.

Without wasting another second, I turned around despite the pain but he grabbed my hand stopping me. His touch sent shock waves down my spine, jolting me with burning heat.

"Where do you think you're going with that swollen ankle of yours?" He questioned, stunning me, but I gasped, "my clutch was stolen."

"Alright. I'll take care of it. You stay here." He added and made me sit on the nearby bench.

Even though I wanted to protest, I didn't and nodded when he turned around and left me worried.

When I was about to get up since I realized it's been more than ten minutes, I saw the same handsome man coming toward me with my wallet in his hands, to say I was astounded would be an understatement.

Instantly, my lips tugged into a sweet smile and I held his hands firmly and thanked him, "thank you so much. You don't know how valuable this wallet is to me!"

He hummed and stared at me with raised brows, visibly amused with how I held his hand for my dear life.

When I followed his gaze, I almost had an urge to smack myself for my stupidity and left his hand as if it burned me and brushed a few strands of hair behind my ear, trying to get a grip on myself.

I was way too ashamed of my behavior because I had seen my fair share of handsome men in my life, but none had had an effect on me the way he did!

I wondered, "how a stranger could have such an effect on me?"

With that, I decided to get away and muttered softly while I extended my hand one last time for the day wanting to at least know the name of my hero, "Well. thank you for your help. I'm Sarah." I said, trying to hide the redness on my face when he simply stated, "Dominic."

His hand wrapped around mine in a firm grip, sending me his warmth, while his stormy blue eyes kept me hooked.

I felt I could drown in them without turning back when his voice brought me back from my daze, "can you walk, Sarah?"

The way my name rolled out of his mouth ever so smoothly made a heated pool low in my stomach as a gleam settled in my eyes.

I swallowed hard as I'm sure I couldn't speak a word, his presence was making me feel emotions I'd never felt and I tried to shake the unnecessary thoughts away and gave a faint nod.

He seemed as if he had other plans and whispered in my ear, his warm breath tingling my insides, while I held my breath in anticipation, "I don't think so, you look like you're in pain and your limping." With a pause, he stated, "Let me get your ankle treated first, hmm?"

"Oh no! You don't need to do that, Dominic," I said hastily, feeling breathless, my voice was barely audible and he eyed me for a minute and nodded.

"Take care then!" He said softly and left, while my eyes twinkled, eyeing his sturdy back, unknown happiness bursting through my heart.

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