My fingers trembled as I tapped and swiped the screen.
“Where the fuck is she?!” Colton was surprised at my sudden outburst. I ignored the fact that people in the lobby could hear me.
“Kura?” Quinn’s voice pulled me out of the raging lava that was consuming me.
“Quinn? Is it you?” Colton came closer to listen to our conversation. His face was full of concentration and worry.
“Yeah, it’s me.” Thank fucking fuck. “I lost my phone, probably misplaced it. I’m with Jacob right now. I was accompanying him in choosing a house. He wanted to buy one here. The houses we’ve seen were amazing, Kur, you should’ve seen it-”
“What are you doing here?”My heart was beating wildly at his mere presence.“Are you seeing that man, Kura?” He retorted a question instead.“Why are you here, Jacob? Were you stalking me?” I didn’t realize that I was slowly stepping back. He was also stepping forward following my pace.“If I said yes, are you going to answer my question then, love?”I gulped. “What are you doing here, Jacob?” I stopped backing away. He stopped when he’s a foot away from me.“Get inside.” He nodded to the buildi
“Also… you are not allowed to leave this house. You may take a stroll around this place but you will not step a foot out of that gate. I already informed my men of that.”I was honestly not surprised by that. I expected that he would give me rules while living in this birdhouse. As I was looking for the kitchen, I noticed several of his men guarding the house. It simply means escaping was not an option.What would I do if I did escape? Hide and risk my friends’ lives? How selfish of me.I nodded silently in understanding.“Good.” He then eyed my body. Eyes travelling from head to foot. It was not that of lust. I doubt that since I was wearing my t-shirt and je
Days flew by so fast even though the time I’ve spent here was dragging. Time was longer and slower.Every night I think about my friends, Nixon too… and Nile. How are their lives without me?Quinn’s wedding is days away. My mind was filled with that thought last night.“What’s inside that pretty little mind of yours?”Jacob puts down the document on the table and shifts his full attention to me. I stopped playing with my breakfast and peered at him when he intervened with my thoughts.I shrug. “Nothing.” Finally taking a bite of the food on my plate.
Quinn“Nile, calm down.”After telling him everything, he suddenly rushed out of his office in rage. I had to follow him and stop him from doing anything reckless.I thought I was the one who was overreacting.“You refused to tell me anything about her and now I hear this.” He exclaimed.I looked around, embarrassed that his employees could hear us. His voice was loud and furious. It could be easily mistaken that we were having an argument.“Will you calm down first? God, Nile. you’re making a scene here. Let’s go back to your offi
Quinn“Why the hell did you just tell us now?!” Nile’s voice boomed against the walls of my office.“Nile, calm down.” I tried to stand between Nile and Colton. He was on the verge of lunging at him. He was fuming and I’m afraid he’ll do something that would impale Colton. Both physically and figuratively.As soon as Colton explained the truth, I immediately called Nile. He left his ongoing meeting and rushed here, furious I might add. I believe he really will turn this city upside down for her.I didn’t know what had happened between Kura and Nile but it seems he has deeper feelings that I might let on. It was concerning me since I’ve never s
QuinnTyler and I decided that we will tell our parents of our decision tonight. We hoped that they’ll understand us. Especially me.We planned to have dinner at my home. Tyler’s parents were happy to oblige, thinking it was another gathering for the family.Everyone was talking animatedly, throwing random topics here and there. I only spoke whenever I was asked though. I was nervous because there’s a possibility that they might throw a fit.I feel my fiance’s hand on my thigh. He squeezes it, showing his support. I gather my confidence and exhale the growing tension I was feeling.“Tyler and I…&rdquo
KuraThunderstorm loomed over the city. I was watching the rain and the heavy winds through my window. Traces of lightning decorated the night sky.It has been raining pretty hard since this afternoon. It wasn’t stopping so I decided to listen to the news and find out about the weather. I am now watching the storm that the news reported. Jacob called and said that it’s impossible to go home tonight.My lips lifted upwards in anticipation.Tonight will be the night then.I have studied his mansion for weeks, touring around the place and finding out where his men have stationed. They were mostly outside and somewher
I eyed the huge wall and the thin rope in my hands. The feeling of hopelessness grew. I don’t think the rope will even work. There was nothing that it could hold on to. The wall was too big to jump over for me too.I’m so cold right now. My feet hurt like I’ve been walking against a burning coal. I looked up at the sky. The rain pelted against my face mixing with the tears now falling down my cheeks.All of the sudden, a light flickered. I searched for the source and it was up ahead on the east side. I realized that it was a lamp from the fence. The fence has a lamp?An idea crossed my mind.I uncoiled the rope in my hands and realized it was long enough for me to wind it around