SAAFIA’S POV:-My heartbeats were dropping by each passing second to think what Helder would do to Jacey. Harry had etched too much hatred in his heart.I was afraid he might not end up creating an irredeemable mistake. He was made this way, he had a path to return, to find acceptance. He would definitely regret losing that.“Fuck! I can’t believe he is taking out my wrath on Jacey!” Dariel growled as technically it was his fault.“Why didn’t you tell me you battered him in your new construction site!?” I hissed at him, not believing that he increased his fury by keeping him chained. “I was furious. He ruined your innocence, that Sam hurt my sister. For a second, I saw my life falling apart and I took that wrath on him,” He sighed in distress, driving hastily to go where Helder called us.He wanted us to meet where he got hit, at the same construction site as I was glaring at Dariel, now understand why he sent me away.He didn’t want me to witness how ruthless he could become.“Oh
DARIEL’S POV:-Helder surrendered himself without resisting… It was expected, he was at a losing point of his life, he was utterly defeated and lost and gave up without trying. He knew he did wrong by flowing in the emotions.“You are under arrest for kidnapping Jacey Cannedy and Jared Raz in the middle of the day,” His head was hanging low, emitting deep dejection that made us all silent. We stood together while he was all alone.“I know…” Tears glistened in the corner of his eyes, curling his hand in a fist due to powerlessness. He lost all his purpose in a moment, one letter all it took to shatter him. They were about to take him away but he stopped before me. I felt an unknown sting in my chest, narrowing my eyes as he held a woeful expression.“Dariel, I wanted to confess something,”“What?”He looked down in shame, “The child that Veronica aborted… it was mine. I didn’t tell her to do that but she did it nonetheless… It was me too who made her marry Jared.” He whispered whic
3.5 Years Later. SAAFIA’S POV:-Today was Jacey’s engagement with Jared. Both of them got an instant connection already but they were so scared of commitments that it took them three years to decide to be together.And on that day, I was running after my three-year-old daughter who was running and I was worried if she wouldn't fall.“Lillia, come here, stop running!”Not caring, she ran and jumped into her father’s arms, “Papa!”“Be careful, princess, you will fall,” Dariel laughed a little, picking Lillia who was hugging him with a wide grin.An important work came so he had to leave for a few hours but in that time we all fell asleep.Because my sweet Lillia’s six months old younger brother had sworn to not let his mother rest.“Welcome home,” I sighed, shaking my head as I gave Dariel a side hug.“Thank you,” He smiled, kissing the top of my head while putting down Lillia, giving her his office bag so she could take it to our room.“Oh thank God, you are here, Dariel,” I sighed wh
He was darkness, I was light. He was hate, I was love. He was revenge, I was forgiveness. Folding my arms at my chest with a painful smile over my lips, I was staring at the couple getting married before my light blue eyes followed by tears blurring my vision. “Congratulations.” Whispering sorrowfully from afar, I tugged my auburn hairs behind my ears, releasing a low chuckle from anguish. Why was I so sad at a wedding? The man who was getting married was my boyfriend, Jared Raz. The man who promised to stay with me forever, the man who made me fall deeply. Only to leave me in the end after two years of relationship. ‘I pray for your happiness but I wish we hadn’t met if we weren’t supposed to be one. Why did you love me when you intended to leave me in the end?’ I was staring at the delightful couple, binding in an eternal relationship with an agonizing heart. ‘How easy is it to break the heart of the person you love?’I thought, releasing another tear but a smile not le
Before I knew it, a week had passed. I discarded Dariel’s words, not thinking about them.‘What the hell was his ordeal anyways? What does he want from me?’ I thought casually.Jared must be living happily in his marriage and I should search for my soulmate too. I couldn’t stay at one point.Humming to myself, I was wrapping my work to return home and surprisingly Sarah, my elder sister, called. Must be to get burgers on my way home.“Hell-”Instead, I was greeted with her panicking voice, “Saafia, come home, quick!”“What happened, Sarah? Is Father okay?” I asked worriedly. Our Father was in a coma and his condition was worsening day by day.“It’s not about Father. I have no idea what is going on, someone is here. Come home and deal with the mess you have created.” She scolded.“What are you talking about? What did I do?” My mouth gaped.“Just come home, dammit.” She hissed and cut the call.“What’s her ordeal?” Mumbling, I shook my head, taking my things, completing my work and ret
‘You WILL marry me.’His words were echoing in my mind, disturbing me. I knew he wouldn't leave me until I fulfilled his demand. He was selfish and too powerful, he will get what he wants.Shit, shit, shit, what should I do?“What happened? You look… frustrated.” My co-worker, Anne asked, noticing the scowl not leaving my face.“Because I am, Anne.” I sighed, stopping my work and hiding my face in my hands.“Is it about Jared? I thought you moved on from him. He cheated on you after all. Why shed tears for someone like him?” She mumbled, shrugging her shoulders.My mind already shifted from him because of a certain man who was hell-bent on teaching me how to hate.“It’s not about Jared.” I sighed, rubbing my temples. “Then?”“Anne, what would you do if you were given a chance to take revenge on the person who cheated on you? Would you take it?” I asked expectantly to get an answer on what to do.“Of course. I would want their heart to break like mine… and I know you are not like this
After he left, a few weeks passed with no sign of him again. I knew he wouldn't leave my trails easily. He was not that type of man.I was having a feeling the next time we will meet, I won’t have another choice but to marry him. ‘What he wanted to gain from it? It couldn’t be all revenge, was it? Why did he want me? All this sham? Ugh, why am I thinking about him!?’I failed to shift my mind from his proposal. For a moment, I also thought about it- What could possibly go wrong? ‘No, no, no, stop thinking like this, Saafia.’The next week, I went to work a little late and saw everyone was working furiously. My mouth gaped, blinking to perceive what I missed in thirty minutes.“What the hell is happening?” I whispered, grabbing my friend, Anne’s arm. “Did you hear? Boss is selling the company. We will work under a third party now. You missed his speech. I saved you by telling him you went to the bathroom.” She whispered back.“What? Why?” That was unforeseen. Things were going exc
I have done it. I ended up marrying a man I never thought I would.I was staring outside the window with an emotionless gaze. Wearing the arresting wedding dress. I never thought it would feel this dry and cold on my wedding night.As my eyes were affixed outside, the door slightly opened and the heartless man I married entered with swift steps.“Well, well, look who’s here finally.” A mocking tone came, echoing in the dead silent but profoundly decorated room. My heart thumped when he stood behind me, his heavy presence hovering over me. Tightening my grip on my sides, I closed my eyes briefly and breathed out in a soft tone.“Are you satisfied now? Isn't this what you wanted?”Gathering my courage, I glanced from my shoulder to look at the man I was supposed to consider my husband from now on but the question was-‘Will I ever accept him as my husband? An arrogant stone like him? Can I?’ Resting his hands in his pockets, a sly smirk lingering on his handsome features, shrugging