THALIAI groan as I open my eyes, feeling sore in between my legs. The sweet moment last night awakened me completely. Butterflies in my stomach went wild as my heart fluttered at how he claimed me last night. A smile crept on my lips as I turned my head to the person who made me whole last night. But my smile faded to see no one beside me.The person who took my virginity and gave my soul and heart was gone. “Damon?” I called as I looked around.A silence made me sit up on the bed, full of confusion.Where is he?My clothes are neatly folded at the bottom of the bed but his clothes are missing as well. Even his luggage are not around. “Damon!”I wrapped the blanket around my body and endured the pain between my legs as I stood up and searched the whole room. But there was no Damon to be seen anywhere.The pain escalated in my chest upon realizing he left me alone here.“Se-Seriously?”Tears welled up in my eyes.He just left without a word?M-Maybe… maybe he's just outdoors, moni
DAMON“This is out of the blue.”Caleb Carter's appearance didn't falter me. Seeing him this close after all those years makes me realize he aged. For our almost 20-year age gap, I should have respected him as my senior in this industry but I refused to. After he kicked my father out of the Carter Group without remorse. My father killed himself because he accused an old man of swindling money in his company. Remembering those bad memories made my jaw clenched. Yeah, I hate Carter to the point I even think of using his only daughter, Thalia, for revenge.But… everything changed. I deeply sigh as Caleb sat on the opposite seat.I refused to meet his eyes. I admit that I contacted him yesterday. I'm glad he didn't refuse my call.“You ask to meet me all of a sudden. Really? Coming from you?”I flung the documents on the table. “Your new accountant manager, who was previously my employee, swindled millions from my company.” I reached for my coffee and took a sip. “I'm investigating h
THALIA“S-Shit.”With a trembling body, I lay down on the white sand, catching my breath while scared to death. It was as if my soul left my whole being as soon as I fell off the ocean. Good thing the cliff is not that high and the ocean was calm today, or else I might be dead by now. Thankfully, I didn't forget to swim to the shore. I need to survive, after all, to kill those people who want to kill me.They always attack me behind my back.Now, my whole body is sore and exhausted. Who could it be? Who pushed me? Are they trying to kill me? Again? I remember my stalker escaped from prison. I guess he is still following me, shamelessly.The scorching sun pierced through my skin as I stayed under the heat for how many minutes, too tired to get up and find someone for help.As long as I'm still on the same island, I'm safe.“THALIA!!!”My eyes went open when I heard someone calling my name. That's Damon's voice.I slowly stood up and looked around behind me. Trees and grass were the
THALIAMy feet went cold as I stared at the woman, pale and vulnerable. Her fingers fidgeted at one another as she gazed down on the floor.“I… I don't know when he will come home.” I said, low and careful.“I see…” She whispered. I attempted to walk to her but she started running to the door. “Don't tell him I came.” She said as she ran past me.“W-Wait–” but she ran fast as if too scared to talk to me.Who is she?Even though I won't tell Damon, he will still be notified by his people here in his house.They won't let anyone enter his private property without Damon's permission. But since Damon didn't know she came… are the people here familiar with her? They let her in easily.My fingers tightened at Damon's coat.She looks older than me and maybe the same age as Damon.She's not his girlfriend, right?My heart thrummed all of a sudden with those thoughts running in my mind.No… I hope I'm wrong.I stayed at Damon's house, waiting for him to give me a call but the clock hit the eve
THALIAI swallowed the lump in my throat as I stride to where Mom is while glancing at the CCTV. She immediately wrapped her arms around me as if she hadn't seen me for years.It was warm and cozy. I badly miss her presence.Fortunately, I did not return to Damon's residence.Mom placed the paper bag she was carrying on the table while her eyes wandered the whole place. This is her second time coming here after months of not seeing each other.As I smell food coming from the paper bag she brought, I immediately look at what's inside.It's food! I miss my mom's food.While being busy sniffing the tasty aroma of the food like a hungry elephant, my attention was diverted to Mom, who was about to enter the bathroom.My eyes widened as I sprinted to the bathroom and shut the door closed, leaving her startled behind the door.“I-I can't hold it!” I nervously exclaimed, but my eyes darted at Damon's clothes in the laundry basket.She definitely knows that clothes are not mine at first glan
THALIAMy eyes went wide seeing Frederick again. The last time I saw him was when I argued with my brother. I know he felt uncomfortable during that time as he didn't intend to misinterpret everyone by dragging me into the hotel.“What–”“Hi, Tita!” He walked past me and approached my mother at the table.“Frederick dear! How are you!”I bit my bottom lip as I anxiously followed him, sitting next to my chair.“I'm doing fine.” His smile widened while gazing at me with a hint of something naughty.‘Just be careful not to report to my mother by mistake!’With a fake smile, I glared at him, enough to deliver the message I wanted to say.My heart was thumping wildly as I switched glances between him and Mom, but I caught my mother wearing a teasing smile at us. She's thinking differently again.“So… how's the progress between you two?”I rolled my eyes in annoyance. “There's no progress–”“It's getting there.”I abruptly shot him a glare. “That's great!”What the f*ck? He gives my mothe
THALIAThe abrupt meeting ended with Damon being the center of attention after showing off his alluring smile to everyone. I stayed in the restroom for a couple of minutes to avoid the stares and murmurs of the people, especially the employees in the financial department. I just realized how embarrassing that was.Damon left the conference room after the meeting and I didn't have a chance to ask him about what happened on the island. I thought he was busy finding the guy who pushed me and the stalker who escaped from the prison but instead, he flew to Russia because of a company matter.A smile crept on my lips as my heart fluttered seeing Damon's face earlier. The frustration and worries faded as soon as he smiled, making me wonder if I missed him and was not angry about not responding to my calls and texts. Damn… I miss him again– No! I need an update about the incident on that island.I finally came out of the restroom and went straight to Damon's office. Luke is the first person
THALIAConfusion was all over my face as I looked around and my eyes stopped at the person next to me. His smirk shows he's enjoying acting like a handsome kidnapper.“Frederick!” “Did I scare you?” He cracks up as he taps my shoulder simultaneously to annoy me.“Obviously!” I rolled my eyes and punched his stomach causing him to wince in pain but I know it didn't affect him a bit. “Take me back there.” I hissed.He stopped and glanced at me, looking so puzzled. “Did you forget?”My phone suddenly buzzes. “About what?” I irritatedly took out my phone and saw Damon was calling me.Damn it.I was about to send him a text while cautiously glancing at Frederick. “It's your Uncle's birthday.”I paused and stopped typing.“Uncle Adam?”“Since you are close to where I was, I insisted on being the sole person to pick you up instead of your brother.”I firmly shut my eyes and changed my message to Damon. Instead, I sent him a message that I couldn't meet him tonight.With a sigh, I turned of