~Ophelia's POV~His breath fanned my face as I looked into deep blue eyes. Emotions flowed as I blinked my eyes with a gulp. The connection was so broken as he groaned out since I pressed further into his arms. I realized it soon and hurriedly scrambled up. "Hmm, sorry. It was my belt." I said and pulled it out. He looked at me for a few seconds before turning to lie on his side."Good night. Sweet dreams." I said and exited his room.I looked through my phone and saw fifteen missed calls from Kelly and twenty missed calls from my mother. That is strange. Kelly has not called even after I got here.I dialed my mother's number first and she picked it up immediately."Ophelia?" She asked like she was not sure she was talking to me."Hi, mum." I greeted with less enthusiasm."Oh my goodness, Ophelia. You almost gave me an attack." She said and I frowned my face."What do you mean by that?" I asked her."Didn't you see the news?" She asked and I furrowed my eyebrows further."See what?" I
~Demetruis' POV~I looked at my personal bodyguard and he nodded at me. Ophelia stood up and drank water before we all headed to the back of the hotel. He passed two dark shades to us and we wore them. He opened the door and we stepped in. Ophelia looked around again and I placed my hand on her back while I patted her. Looking at me, she smiled as she looked at the arm that was bandaged. I smiled and shook my head, clearly saying it was nothing. She relaxed and we looked ahead of us. He ignited the car's engine and soon started driving."What is the situation?" I asked him."The people that shot you... From what I saw, I don't think they wanted to kill you." He said and I sat up rightly."I think it was some sort of warning." He said and my eyes narrowed."Warning about what?" I asked."Miss Ophelia." He said and Ophelia and I shared a look of shock and confusion."Why would you say that?" I asked him and he looked at me in the eye through the front mirror."Come to think of it, Her
~Ophelia's POV~It's been days since Demetrius and I spoke. All he has been doing is receiving calls and trying to get to the bottom of the incident. But nothing was yielding. Absolutely nothing. I have not even stepped. I was scared that I would be the next target. Who am I kidding? I am the target.Sighing, I dumped the towel on the cabinet and brought out my phone. Seven missed calls from Kelly. Why the heck was she calling me? I have been ignoring her calls intentionally. I don't want to be telling her so many things anymore.She must be worried. I clicked on the 'call back' button and it rang for some seconds before she picked it."Hello," she said with strange eagerness."Hello." I replied, bored."Gosh, Ophelia. I was so worried about you and here you sound like you are bored." She said and I exhaled deeply."I am fine, Kelly. If that is what you want to hear." I said and exited the kitchen. I saw Demetrius, he was also on the phone but then when our eyes connected, sparks fle
~Demetruis's POV~I looked at Ryan with focus. What was he doing here? I mean how did he know this place?"Ryan–""Hey, Demetrius." He said but my eyebrow twitched in confusion."What are you doing here?" I asked him with a stoic face."Do you think I am heartless? I mean I know that we are not that close but you were shot. I definitely have to come and see you." He said but I don't believe him. I let it slide. I don't want to cause more trouble. Now that my health is not as stable as it was."Anyway, Emery...""What does she want?" I cut him with my question. He smiled and scoffed. "Relax, you guys history is none of my business. Anyway, you should remember her father's birthday is approaching soon and it is some days away. Knowing fully well, how her father and ours was close, you should not let your fucked up history with his daughter hold you back from attending it." He said sternly and I knew he had a point there. Her father and ours were really close but they were not best frien
~Ophelia's POV~"Thank you so much for taking care of him. I don't know what I would have done if not for you." Loretta said and I could not help but feel guilty. It was my fault that he was shot. But I managed to force a small smile."Demetrius does not deserve to be neglected." I said and she nodded her head in reply."Beautiful Lady." Maureen said and I turned to look at her with a smile."Hi, pretty girl." I replied and she grinned."I am glad you were there with my brother." She said and I smiled even more. What could be better than having people who care deeply about you?"Okay, I think I had better leave. My friend who I share the apartment with me will be really mad at me." I said.Not like I cared. But I had to give an excuse.Maureen frowned and it broke my heart to leave. But I have to. Right now."Okay then. I will inform Demetrius." Loretta said."You don't need to inform me." His voice boomed from behind. Gosh, when did he come downstairs? I turned around and saw him. He
~Ophelia's POV~My phone beeped and I swiveled my head to look at the screen.Demetrius: Gotten home already?I picked up the phone and typed. "Yup."It showed some three dots with a typing signal.It soon beeped again.Demetrius: Mom was worried because of the sudden rain.I rolled my eyes at what he said."I'm fine, okay." I typed back.Demetrius: Don't forget that we will be going to the party. Gosh, why does he keep texting back?"I know." I typed back.Demetrius: okay.I sighed and dropped the phone before climbing on the bed to sleep.Two days Later***I walked into the tall building and muttered some words to the receptionist before walking into the elevator. I was in no mood for any conversation at all. I even contemplated telling Demetrius about the man I saw yesterday but decided against it. He has gotten too involved in the already and I don't want to be the one responsible for his death. The elevator made some landing noise and I stepped out. Entering into the office, Dem
~Third Person POV~"Come outside." Demetrius texted her."On my way." She texted back. He stepped out of the car as he rested against his Lamborghini."Hi." Her voice sounded from behind and he turned around.She... Was beautiful. The red gown fitted her and her curves... Her cleared my throat, banning such thoughts from his mind.He buttoned up his suit and stepped into the car while she followed suit."You look pretty." He said as he cleared his throat. Ophelia looked at him with a small smile."And my boss does not look any less of an handsome man." She said and he chuckled."So where is this party going to be held?" She asked him."Their house." **During the entire drive, Demetrius could not stop side glancing at Ophelia. Her skin pricked with goosebumps as she looked outside, as if she knew he was looking at her. She fanned herself with her hand as she was feeling hot. The driver soon stopped the car and they stepped out. Ophelia looked around and people were already gathered
~Third Person's POV~She walked towards the drink counter, looking around and making sure no one saw her. Signalling to the bartender, a glass of wine was pushed forward. She poured the content into it and shook the drink."Over there." She said, pointing in the direction. The waiter nodded and carried the drink to the place Demetrius stood. He collected the wine cup with a smile and took a sip from it. She smiled and walked towards him."You seem to be avoiding me, Dimitri." She said as she trailed her finger down his arm. He glared at her and shook her finger off him. "You are still affected by me." She said with a laugh."No, I am not. Your touch is repulsive." He said and drank from the glass again. She smiled satisfactorily."If you might excuse me, I want to search for someone." He said but she held her hands out to him."If you are searching for someone, I guess it is that petty Secretary of yours?" She asked and he clenched his jaws."She is not petty. You are." He bit out to