"My choice!" I half scoffed. "I wanted to wear it." I defended myself. Deep down, I knew I was acting childish but something inside me was a little peeved."Then why aren't you?" He asked me once more and I was quiet.I wanted to tell him but I couldn't and I knew I was making an issue out of nothing. As childish as I sounded, I wanted to know how he felt about me. I didn't want to be another one of the girls he wined and dined."I felt like wearing this." I shrugged my shoulders and clasped my hands tightly. Curse me for starting this conversation."But you couldn't wear the one I sent you?" He glanced at me sideways. "Again Brielle, its fine. You don't have to feel guilty about it. I thought you'd like that dress." He was trying his best to not sound detached."I am sorry. I'll send it back tomorrow." I told him and he looked baffled for a second. It wasn't like I was ever going to wear that again so it was better to send it back rather than wasting money. His lip curved in a myster
Please stop!"I'll see you around. If you want to see me, I am available till next week. It's been nice meeting you." She didn't wait for him to answer. He was clenching the fork a bit too tightly."Hey, just ignore her, 'kay?" I placed my hand on top of his and squeezed it lightly, letting him know I was there for him.He bowed his head and a small smile bloomed over his face. When he looked up, it nearly took a breath out of me. My throat tightened with an unknown emotion. I could see his mouth moving but could not hear a word. I was well aware of his deliciously spicy scent that surrounded me, even though he was sitting across the small table. I could feel his body heat burning through his clothes and reaching out to entangle me.This is not good."I need to use... excuse me." I looked around for the restroom."Sure." He answered.I fled to the toilet and stood near the sink. I rested my hands on the cool tiles. What was that? It can't be what I'm thinking. I can't... Don't say it.
"You know what Zuriel? When I used to be little, I always wanted to be a star. It used to scare the shit out of my parents. It dn't help that I had a friend called Molly for years, who never existed. They signed me up for therapy.""So you were born like this?" He asked me with an amused grin.I looked up then, and stared in awe at the glittering array of stars in the sky. "It's so beautiful." I breathed. "I wish I could just reach out and pluck one out."Zuriel was very silent beside me, and when I looked at him, he too was studying the sky."Love knows not distance; it had no continent; its eyes are for the stars." I murmured."Gilbert Parker." He sounded impressed. I smile widely at him and he held my eyes with his penetrating gaze."I'm glad I met you." He reached out for my empty hand. He brought my palm up to his mouth and placed a kiss in the centre. My skin tingled in response."Me too. Even though you scare the hell out of me sometimes.""What? No I don't." Zuriel scoffed unb
"Let's get you back, Cinderella." He created distance between us and I instantly felt cold but when his words registered in my mind, I clutched my stomach and laughed."You will be the death of me." I said, after gaining a control of myself.He stiffened and his whole posture changed instantly. His face clouded and I froze. The blood running through my veins turned to ice. Had I said something to ruin this moment? Had I reminded him of Carly? Shit. I swallowed hard and glanced down. Way to ruin the moment!"Don't do that." He jerked his head toward the sky and sighed deeply."Do what?" I asked, confused."You have that look on your face?" He ran a hand through his hair, tilting his head back."What look?""Like I told you to sleep with me," He stared at me steadily, while one corner of his mouth curled upward."Oh come on, I was half asleep that time, I also didn't know what I was doing, that day," I laughed "Really? You don't say!" He mocked me and I punched him lightly. We walked b
Brielle POVI was sitting in my office while checking the share market reports of my company's stock shares.I got a call from my uncle."Yes uncle," I said while reading the stock reports."Bri, you have to come to my office as soon as possible. There was an emergency." I can feel his voice cracking at the end.My heart was so heavy, and my stomach churned."Is everything okay, uncle? Is grandpa okay?" My voice was so heavy."He's fine, Bri, don't worry, just come to my office as soon as possible," he said, and I sighed in relief.I swallowed. "I'm coming."I ran towards my car and rashly drove towards my uncle's office as soon as possible. Finally, when I reached there, I quickly ran towards the elevator.I was about to enter his office. I opened the gate widely, but I paused when I heard the hard voice of Ivaan."I won't let that happen. Did you understand that? I've already gone through worse because of your selfishness and benefits. Now I won't let Bri go through the same," he sc
"You're useless, I wish you also died with your parents," he gritted and glared at me before going out of his officeNow, I'm alone here, no one was here to see me, so I fall on my knees and put my hand over my mouthWhy Zuriel, I've thought you finally move don but here, why!!I remember after our first date, that be a beautiful moment of ours FlashbackI heard the soft thud of his door closing and without thinking; I took small steps toward his room. I could feel my head getting ready to explode. Maybe that's extreme. However, I had a strong urge to finally follow my instincts but I was nervous. I took another step toward his room building up the nerve to just do it. A strange, unfamiliar feeling opened inside of me. I knocked on his door twice and waited. After a while, he opened the door and seemed confused to see me."Did you forget something?" Concern etched over his face.The black shirt was half way open, revealing the skin of his chest. I felt an ache that went right down to
FlashbackHe must saw the challenge in eyes because he smirked meaningfully and took a step forward. Next thing I knew, his lips were on mine again and his hands touching my bare back. I felt like everywhere he touched me, it left a trail of fire. We both were interrupted by a loud ringtone. He groaned in frustration and pulled back. His hands were inside his pocket, searching for the phone. He cursed softly under his breath when the phone kept ringing. I laughed softly and pulled him back to another kiss. His phone forgotten again but the other person was persistent. We both pulled apart. Our eyes shifted down to the caller name and we both stilled.Carly!!And just like that, the pink bubble I was living in popped. My chest squeezed as my spine stiffened. What felt like year but only few seconds he managed to look at me but he looked like he was in pain as he stared hard at me. The phone was still ringing. I knew the moment was gone. I wanted to throw that phone out the window but h
Flashback"I'll promise to behave." He smirked, his hand gripping my waist and squeezing it lightly and I was pretty sure I was a shade redder. No words were spoken for a while. We were both were lost in our thoughts but I noticed, Arran didn't retreated like he did in past."I'll..." I pointed at the bathroom and made a run to it. Only when the door was locked, I let out a huge breath.My hands were clammy; my breath was coming out in short pants. Wow, what is going on? This is not how I imagined it would go. I paced around.After removing my make up and brushing my teeth with disposal toothbrush, I sat on the edge of the tub not knowing what to do. I still had my dress on and as much as I love it, I'm not sleeping on it.I wasn't sure where we were heading towards but once in my lifetime I didn't wanted to overthink. Without second thought I removed my dress and picked one of his T-shirt that was hanging on the back of the door. It was grey and felt incredibly soft against my skin.