“I’m afraid I have to ban you two from coming here.”
Colton said as I sat down on his kitchen island. He was preparing breakfast and was almost done. Kura was still upstairs, taking a shower.
“Did you know that you two were so quiet last night that I thought you'd gone home?” He said sarcastically.
I admit I was embarrassed. We weren’t really discreet last night especially when Kura screams really really loudly.
“Strange though. I thought there was an earthquake last night.” He added.
I covered my face with my hands seemingly rubbing them but actually I was extremely embarrassed.
Shit.
I just can’t control myself around that woman. I think my morals are thrown straight through the window whenever I’m with her.
Is this what she meant about some character development when actually I feel like I’m already losing my sanity?
“Morning.”
It was in the late afternoon that I decided to finally visit my father. Colton was pretty persistent despite reassuring him countless times. I figured I had to tell him the truth why Nile and I were cool about it now. I didn’t tell him exactly how Jacob almost raped me. I just told him that he came to me in my room and attempted to take me again. Nile and his men came to my rescue just in the nick of time. Colton sighed in relief at that although he wondered why it took time for me to tell him the news. I had to think of an answer and I was almost unable to lie to him because I rarely did to him. And this was one of those times. I had to. It was painful for me and traumatizing. It was difficult for me to simply say it. One day, if I am able to, I’m sure Colton would understand my predicament. I just told him that I was too shocked and it was hard to get over. He came to me just when I decided to have like a breather. He asked if he hurt
“I don’t have a good explanation to defend myself how much of an asshole I am of a father to you.” Tears started to pour from his eyes to his cheeks. “This is probably karma biting back to me.”“Why?” I asked. I was a bit surprised cause I thought I’d be completely emotional about this. But I only felt emptiness. I guess after all that’s happened today, I don’t know what to feel anymore. Today was just so overwhelming.I watched him all devastated in front of me. My dad who once looked handsome and proud, now looked so frail.“Why did you treat me like I was nothing?” His son was watching us back and forth innocently as we spoke. He was still so young and naive. He probably didn’t know he actually had a half sister.He clenched his fists as he gritted his teeth.“You know what? You really don’t need to answer it.” His eyes widened as I stop
“Wha… what are you doing here? H-how are you here?!” I trembled as I continued to slowly step back further away from him.I was shocked. Why the fuck is Jacob Moore here? He was… he was supposed to be… he was supposed to be in prison.Tears pooled my eyes as I saw him right in front of me. Although he didn’t look any better, the look he was giving me made my hair on the skin stand.His face sunk a bit, bags under his eyes. His once well kept hair is now messy. His classy suit and tie was replaced with normal ordinary clothes. He looked like a normal guy who’s going to fucking kill me right now!“Did you like my present, my love?” He was sneering as he spoke.My heart jumped at the possibility. “W-what present?”I’m fucking scared. I could no longer move. I froze as I shook from his mere presence. He was the root of all my recent anxieties which I tried m
NileOur board meetings happen once a month. My dad and mom always host a short dinner party in one of our biggest hotels after the meeting. A short celebration for the company’s achievements.I was just about to give my key to the valet when Marshall Reed called. He was my friend who works in the police department with a high rank. I usually go to him whenever I feel like following the law.He knew about my problem with Jacob and suggested that he’d take care of him instead of me keeping him in a cell, torturing him until… he dies. He advised that the law should handle this since he played a huge part in underground businesses. This could lead them to other criminals who are under their wanted lists.I gave in to his idea once I was satisfied with how my men tortured him. I honestly wanted to destroy his face and cripple him myself but I couldn’t have the heart to leave Kura ever since she had that nightmare.It’s a
My men arrived shortly after Colton left. I called them to come here the moment I calmed down a bit and thought of a concrete plan to find her easily.I went straight to the hospital right after they took care of Jacob. I made sure not to let them mention this to Marshall or the police. I don’t trust them handling Jacob anymore. If he was able to escape once, surely it will happen again. I could not simply afford it.We’re talking about the love of my life’s life. I don’t think I could live well without her in it.Colton was sitting on the bench with his hands on his face. He was shaking. I could hear him sniffing as I went nearer. I sat beside him with composure when I knew deep inside I was anything but.I was freaking out. I’m afraid of the news the doctor will give us. I am even nervous to ask. I don’t want to know. Just the thought of Kura’s wound, the blood streaming out, I feel anxious. I&rsqu
I jolted awake right when I heard Colton’s voice.“Rose, you’re awake!” He exclaimed and went instantly to her side. He sat on the bed beside her.I was sitting on the chair by the window. I didn’t realize that I fell asleep despite my sitting position. I watched them from here and decided that I should let them be. I figured he had every right to be there for her. I resisted the urge to go to her and have her on my own. I have resisted the desire to be the first one she sees when she wakes up.I have been on edge for god knows how many hours until I fell asleep with it.Colton lunged at her for a hug, careful not to hit her wound. He was crying again like a kid. I saw the surprise on Kura’s face at how her best friend reacted.“God, Rose! You don’t know how I’m dying here waiting for you to wake up. You really gave me a heart attack when you took that bullet for me.” He spok
It was more than two weeks later that Kura was released from the hospital. She could’ve gotten out earlier but I insisted her to stay until I am reassured she’s better.It was a surprise that she didn’t resist. It was Colton and I who took turns on watching her. We didn’t let her feel she’s alone. We wanted to avoid letting her feel unsafe as much as possible. What she’s gone through wasn’t really a walk in the park.Knowing Kura was safe with Colton, I decided to visit my prisoner days after Kura was admitted to the hospital. I needed to take care of him once and for all.My men kept him in one of our old warehouses that we no longer use. When I got there, he was in the same state as the last time I saw him.He was tied up tightly in a chair, arms behind him and legs wrapped tightly against the chair’s legs. He looked hopeless and defeated. That look should've made me feel happy that he was fi
I spent a week staying with my family after I got out of the hospital. My dad requested that I should stay for a bit and spend time with them.Silena was released more than a week ago. She was in a wheelchair for the meantime because of her leg.When Nile dropped me off at my dad’s house, before we got in, he told me the news that Jacob was dead. I didn’t ask him how or whatever the details were because I felt elated about it. It felt like my freedom was back and I was so so relieved about it. Not only that, my family and I are okay now.I was silent when he brought out the news because I was internally soaking it all in. After what he did to me, my friends and now my family, I wanted him gone badly. And this news was everything to me.Nile didn’t mind my reaction. He usually understands me a lot so I knew he felt my relief.We had a feast when I arrived home. They prepared a lot of delicious food to welcome me and a