Emberly POV"Your Nan is so incredible, she's so amiable, and you know, when she was chatting with me, I felt like I was talking to a friend of the same age as mine," As we were wandering inside our penthouse, I started rambling.Adrian was grinning, simply staring at me and patiently listening to what I had to say.He said, "I know," and tucked a hair strand behind my ear.************** I took in the stunning scenery of Santorini, where the majesty blue water makes me feel as like I'm walking on clouds.I took a deep breath of the clean air and thought, "This is heaven, for sure."You will love Greece, Adrian said as he grinned and turned to face me.I grabbed him passionately, saying, "I absolutely love Santorini, thank you very much for bringing me here."He embraced me, and I gave him a hug in return.I exclaimed, "Wow, look at that," and hurried to the beach. I grabbed a handful of the chilly water and rubbed it all over my face.When the gentle fresh water reached my feet and
Someone shook me. "Em Em Emberly."I flinched and looked at Adrian. He was looking at me while his glance darted around"I'm not sure." I opened my mouth but nothing came out."It's okay, don't rush, "he smiled and cupped my face.Ahm Ahm, "the sound of someone coughing makes us look at the person."It's a man in his mid-sixties. He was wearing simple cotton shorts with a printed shirt and had an old-looking outdated camera."May I take your photos, please. You both look like or I think you are newlyweds. This is an amazing place for lovers. They say that Aphrodite, our Greek goddess of love, has a special blessing in this place. That's why many couples fall in love here," he told us smiling."Wow, this is a new thing. I've got to know it today," I smiled."Thanks, can I take your pictures?" he asked."Sure, please," Adrian said with the widest ever smile and quickly took hold of my waist, pulling me towards him. I rested my hands over his chest as he pressed me more against him."Yes
Adrian povShe begged me to help her as the waves launched themselves at her, sending her plummeting to the bottom of the sea, but I turned away from her and tightened my hands into fists.I want to save her and get her out of that damn water, but if I do, she won't ever be able to stand up for herself again. I don't want her to be a weak, helpless shell; instead, I want her to be strong enough to stand up for herself.One thing became evident when her brother Asher informed me of her illness and how her uncle, aunt, and other members used to abuse and torment her.She is so weak that she is incapable of standing up for herself.She must thus embrace her inner rebel, have the will to overcome obstacles and stand up for herself.And in order to learn, she must experience the threat to her life or soul damage that will awaken the spirit of retaliation within her. If I wanted to, I could jump in to save her in a matter of seconds, but I won't; she must do this in order to ensure that no
Adrian yelled into the phone, "Yes, do it right away; I want him in jail."We returned to New York yesterday night, and I had a great time there, especially with Nan. As I was unloading the baggage, I realised why Adrian's mother is so kind: she is Nan's daughter.I put my clothing in the closet and whispered, "Whom you want behind the bars, Adrian."Adrian gave me a sidelong glance and said, "Nothing extraordinary."He told me "Emberly, "Well, I've engaged a trainer for you.""Trainer," I scowled at him.Adrian looked at his watch and said, "Yes, a trainer, he will teach you self defence, and how to fight if someone physically abuses you."I asked, tapping my foot, "But why.""Every girl has to learn it," he explained, "so that no one can physically assault her."I furrowed my brows and said, "And, what makes you believe that I need it at this moment?"Did he know anything about me, particularly about my traumatic past?He shook his head in response to "how many inquiries you've aske
Adrian POVI gripped the steering wheel so hard in my car while going towards that place.Skylar told me that that fucker bastard uncle ran away from jail and he called Emberly to meet him. He even said something to her which made her furious too.Why the hell did Emberly go there? Yes, I want to make her fearless, but not this time. It's different than that bastard uncle and aunt of hers. I don't trust them.I drove my car in a rash as I wanted to be there as soon as possible. I won't be able to tolerate it if they hurt her. I can't afford to lose her.Not at any cost. I can't tolerate it if even a hair of her body hurts. I will kill them.Since when she became this special to me, I used to hate her when I had to know that she was in Sarah Winston's place as a bride at a wedding.I thought that she was a gold-digger, an opportunist, and a betrayer. That's why I hurt her when she came into my mansion.How wrong I was about her. She's an angel indeed. I will never be able to forgive my
Emberly POVWhen I opened my eyes, I saw Mom sitting next to my bed, Skylar pacing, and Dad looking extremely concerned. I felt someone's hand caressing my head in a caring manner."She'll be a good doctor, right?" Even from Mom's voice, it was clear that she was quite concerned.Dad asked the doctor, "How's the doctor? Is there something serious?"She'll be fine, and don't worry, Mr. Campbell, the internal bleeding in her body can be healed with medicines and light liquid food. Just make sure she doesn't eat hard food and always eat light liquid food for at least three months, as the chances of healing her internal bleeding are higher with it. Please make sure she eats light and green vegetables, as her internal injuries can be healed more quickly by medicines and green light food," the doctor told him, and he nodded."She's awake," Skylar chirped when she noticed me.Everyone was looking at me. Skylar quickly approached the bed where I was lying."Em, how're you feeling, my girl?" M
Before entering Adrian's Study, I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and gulped.I don't care what the consequences will be. All I know is that I'm in love with him and this is the truth.I entered his study while clutching the knob of the door so hard."A... Adrian," I murmured, and finally saw him.He was sitting on the large chair beside his table, looking absently at some papers in his hand.I went closer towards him. "Adrian," I said, and he quickly snapped his head in my direction."Emberly," he stands and turns to face me."What happened is that everything is fine?" I asked, fidgeting my fingers.He nodded, looking around. I don't know, but I felt that he was avoiding eye contact with me."Nothing, Em, do you need anything?" he inquired softly."A... I want to tell you something," I said while biting my lip."Sure, go ahead,""I... I love you," finally, I confessed. An unknown fear settled in my heart after saying this. I felt so cold around my chest."What?" he asked with wid
6 years later........I quickly ran towards Kitchin as I heard the sound of something breaking, more like the breaking of glass.I went there and my eyes widened. I found the bottle of Nutella shattered on the floor, and Elvin, my five-year-old son, standing beside it."El," I said, and he turned to face me, his black eyes widened like his father's.His eyes filled with tears. "Moma, I didn't do that intentionally."My heart melted looking at my son. He's the result of all the good deeds I did in my past."It's okay, baby, I'm not going to scold you. Are you alright? Did you get hurt?" My heart started pounding in my chest just with the thought of him getting hurt. I love him so much, I can't tolerate any kind of trouble for him.He shook his head and pouted. I hugged him, kissing his cheeks."Come, you must be hungry. Let me feed you." I took him towards the dining room and made him sit on his small baby chair.I walk towards the kitchen and make his favourite cheese sandwich with hi