STEFAN’S POVI could feel how frightened she was, especially that she didn’t mind to be in my arms, on the bed. I was a man and we weren’t married in this world. She wouldn’t want to do this, in her right senses. Anyways, she already confessed to me that she loved me, so it explains why it also seemed easy for her to sleep in my arms.After making sure that she was asleep, I withdrew myself from her, slowly, to check her room out. I got outside and when I got to the room, I scrutinized it, but didn’t find anyone there, neither did I see any sign of struggle between two people. I also checked the bathroom and saw no one there. What could have happened?It was even baffling, more, as there was no evidence of what happened. But since she felt safe with me, it was better to be fine with what she wanted. If she was in so much trouble, she could have told me. It could even be that she had a nightmare or sort, but that certainly wasn’t it, because her hair and skin was wet like she had just
MELISSA’S POVWe went to the car and then before Stefan started the car, he turned to me and looked at me out of concern.“Is there anything wrong?” I asked, out of curiosity.“I should be asking you. What’s bothering you, Melissa? I know something is wrong, for you to come all the way from the hotel, to meet me, while I am busy and if you do not remember, you slept beside me, on the same bed. I know it is something really big. Talk to me.” Stefan said, looking really concerned.I heaved a sigh, then looked at him.“I’m sorry if I inconvenienced you in any way. It’s just… Just a haunting memory, which I do not want to talk about.” I said, hoping he would understand, because I did not want to, in any way, remember it anymore.“Alright, I understand. So, what do you say, if we go to the beach?” He suggested, with a smile that changed the gloomy mood into a bright one.“Sure. I’m in for it. But I am going to pay.” I said, with a smile on my face.“Alright, if you say so.”Then he drove u
MELISSA’S POVI looked back at him and tried to compose myself as I didn’t want to come off as nervous. Not to a man as observant as he.“Uhm… what do you mean by that?” I asked, trying to act like I didn’t understand what he meant.“You didn’t tell me that you were going on a business trip with the boss. Although, I understand that his was more important than our spa plan, but I thought I was going to be told about this.” Edward said, with a poker expression.“I apologize about that, but it ought to be confidential. It’s business and I was trusted with that.” I backed myself up, hoping that card would work on him.“Hmm. I understand. I’m sorry I didn’t think of it that way.” “It’s fine.”“So, I’m certain there is a lot you have to say. How was your stay, there?” He asked, with keen interest and a smile on his face.I told him all about the nice things that happened, but I skipped the part where it would seem like Stefan was being too favorable, or start coming off as suspicious. Whe
MELISSA’S POV.I had a nice day with Edward and to be honest, I never thought that he was capable of making me laugh to that extent. At least, my time with him made me forget the way I lashed out on Stefan. Although, I felt bad afterwards, but it was better that way, so he would finally know his place and wouldn’t keep misunderstanding me.Also, I didn’t want that special treatment from him anymore. It would only make petty people like Alicia to keep ruining my day. I applied for a job at Stefan’s Design Company, only because I wanted to upgrade my life and also work peacefully, but because of Stefan, I got an enemy in less than a week.I rolled on my bed and put off the lamp light and closed my eyes, waiting for mother sleep to steal me away.~The next day, I got ready for work and hurriedly took a cab to work, because I was running late. Fortunately, I was able to get to work, a few minutes earlier than the time I would be late. I got to the office and greeted everyone, then sank
MELISSA’S POVAlicia was just an expert in being a pain in the neck. She had made me angry and there was no use for the cola, anymore. I decided to throw it in the dumpster, but just before I could throw it, I saw Edward, walking towards this place.“Great.” I said, under my breath.I didn’t want him to notice that I was annoyed, because he was going to guess that I was, if I threw the cola away. “Hey, Melissa. How are you doing?” He asked as he ordered his drink.“I’m good.” I said as I opened the can and then gulped my drink.Unfortunately, I choked on it and coughed really hard.“Hey, are you okay?” Edward asked as he moved closer to me and collected my drink.I coughed again as it was itching my throat and then I exhaled.“I’m fine. Sorry I startled you.”“No, it’s fine.” He said, looking at me, with concern.“So, who got you angry?” “No one. I didn’t say I was.” I said, trying to take the suspicion off me.“Well, I know you are annoyed. And I will like to advise you not to thin
STEFAN’S POV.I was in my car, staring outside, although, the window was shut tight.“Sir, I have successfully cancelled your appointments, today.” My secretary said.“Alright. Turn on the music, but I need it on a low volume.” I instructed as I didn’t take my gaze off the window.~Flashback~I was annoyed with the way Melissa treated me, and if she didn’t want me to treat her like she is special to me, anymore, then so be it. I was going to show her how empty she was going to feel, when I stop indulging myself in her life. Then I thought of a way to start doing that. An obvious way to make her heart pinch at her, to let her know that she has done wrong for lashing out at me.Also, I needed to take a break from the hurt my heart went through and I needed a vacation, to settle things and set my head straight.Then an idea sprang up. I stood up and went straight to Team A’s office. When I got there, I stole a glance at Melissa who was working. I didn’t know that I would feel less deter
MELISSA’S POV.It was evening already and I could hear the crickets and all other tiny creatures whose sound were loud enough to hear. “So, Melissa, what was with the cold formality you gave Mr. Stefan? Did something happen between you two?” Layla asked, out of curiosity.I sighed. “There is absolutely nothing wrong. I am doing just the right thing.”“Yeah, you are. Except for the fact that you are being cold.” Layla rolled her eyes.“Don’t try to make me feel like I am the bad man, here.” I said, sharply.“Well, you are. He has been a nice boss to you. Saved you from possible death and helped you many times. You even modelled for a great company. All these were possible, because of him.”“And I never begged him to do that, Layla. I want to earn my recognition and my money, because of my hard work and talent. Not because there is someone influencing that to come my way. I want to stop owing him favors, okay!”“Look. In this life, we all need connections. I mean, big people who will
MELISSA’S POV.I stood up as my hair was moving in the rhythm of the merciless wind.“What’s going on?” I muttered under my breath as I tried to shield my face, from being a victim of any sharp object.Suddenly, everything went calm, but it was still dark and cold. I could feel that there was something different about the atmosphere. It felt as if I wasn’t alone, right where I was.Was one of my nightmares coming to a reality? I wouldn’t be able to bear that. Why did I come over here? Suddenly, I could see animal-like figures coming out of the mist that was disappearing as each moment passed by. And to my horror, they were wolves. I wanted to run, but I was surrounded by them all and they were certainly up to twelve, with different eye colors.Then they began to howl loudly and it got me frightened. Were they calling the other wolves? Was I more than enough for the twelve of them? I was beyond terrified. I had never seen anything like it before. The sight of twelve huge wolves surro