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CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
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Anika's P.O.V I opened my eyes to a pounding headache, groaning as waves of pain washed over me. Slowly, the agony lessened, allowing me to take in my surroundings. The sterile white walls and medical equipment indicated that I was in a hospital. Originally disoriented, my memory quickly flooded back in a torrent of recollection. The kidnapping, the gunshot, the chaotic scene—each detail resurfaced with overwhelming clarity, leaving me breathless. "Kelvin!" The name escaped my lips as panic surged through me, compelling me to sit up. However, the myriad of wires tethered to me from various machines rendered any movement nearly impossible. My gaze shifted downwards, revealing casts enveloping my legs. Dread settled in as I realized the extent of my injuries. The relentless voice in my mind continued to echo, "You killed Kelvin," tormenting me with guilt and grief. Tears welled in my eyes as I grappled with the unbearable weight of his loss. "Kelvin!" I screamed, my voice thick wit
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Anika's P.O.V Did he mean that? Nah, he probably just cared about me as a friend, as he had said. I sighed in frustration. The ache of missing him had grown stronger, and the longing to see him again was almost unbearable. Over a month had passed since the incident, and this hospital room had become monotonous and dull. I yearned for an escape, but with the constant surveillance from the vigilant nurses, it seemed unlikely that I'd be leaving anytime soon. The door swung open, and I glanced up to see Mrs. Birtch, or rather Caroline – Kelvin's mother – entering the room. "Hey," I removed an airport from my ear and set my phone aside as she settled onto the couch next to my bed. "How have you been?" she inquired. "I'm okay," I replied with a touch of falsehood in my voice. "Caroline," I began, pushing a few strands of hair behind my ear, "what's taking so long? Why hasn't Kelvin woken up yet? It's been months." Caroline sighed softly and settled onto the edge of my bed. "The d
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Anika's P.O.V I acted impulsively, unsure of my thoughts. He reciprocated the kiss, drawing me close. His gentle touch sent shivers down my spine. My hands clung to his neck, urging him on. Then, he took the lead, his kiss silencing my pain. My heart raced as our lips met. His kiss was both tender and passionate, like a spellbinding enchantment. Our lips fit together perfectly. Breaking for air, I grinned and nibbled my lip. "That was... incredible," he beamed. "Yeah..." I placed my hand on his chest. "How long was I unconscious?" he inquired, adjusting himself on the pillow. "For over a month," I answered, my eyes misting over. "Are you tearing up?" he worriedly questioned. "I'm alright." I stood, wiping away a tear, and turned to face him. "I almost lost you, and it's been the most terrifying experience I've ever faced," I sniffled. "I'm sorry," he responded. "I need to call the doctor. You've just woken up from a two-month coma, and you're still weak. What if something g
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Anika's P.O.V Five entire months had elapsed since my discharge from the hospital, and Kelvin had only been out for the past two weeks. He was now at home, recuperating. He had attempted to persuade me to return to work, but I declined. I wanted to spare him any unnecessary stress, especially considering he had saved my life. I felt I owed him in some way. The company had been thriving, and I could confidently say that a significant sale the year was attributed to both Mr. Hart's contributions and my own. Life had been running seamlessly since Richard's exit from my life. I had the support of two wonderful best friends, a circle of friends, a caring woman who felt like a mother, and employees who seemed loyal and trustworthy (at least I hoped so). What more could I possibly ask for? My life was genuinely content, and I hoped that nothing would disrupt this sense of peace. "Hey," I greeted as Kelvin swung the door open. "Why are you here?" he asked with a look of surprise on his
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Anika's P.O.V I stormed out of his house and slammed the door shut behind me. The tears that I had struggled to keep at bay now streamed down my face. I rushed to my car and drove away, finding myself at a park where I hunched over the steering wheel. How could he? How could he confess his love for me? I never wanted to be the object of affection for any guy, especially not him. Maybe I should have seen this coming, but all I ever wanted was a strong friendship. Why did he have to fall for me? Guys can be heartless and cruel, and I swore I would never let myself be vulnerable to them again, no matter the circumstances. I gave Richard another chance when he pleaded for it, and what did I receive in return? Double the pain. Double the betrayal. Double the devastation. That was the pattern with guys. They pretend to be kind, but eventually, they betray you. I believed Kelvin genuinely wanted my friendship, and I was content with that so why did he have to complicate things by fa
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Anika's P.O.V "You should attend the meeting we have with the KNYs," Kathy's voice came through the phone. "But I'm exhausted and not in the mood for another meeting. I was up all night dealing with emails," I explained, feeling drained. "But it's important that you're there," she insisted. "I'm tempted to just have you stand in for me. Tell them I'm either busy, unwell, or invent something believable. You're good with words, that's why you're my assistant. Please find a way, I'm sure you can do it because I can't handle sitting through hours of boring discussions," I complained. "No, you need to be there in person. Mr. Jordan himself requested your presence," Her words made me sigh as I reluctantly got out of bed. Kathy didn't stop there. "And if you don't show up, it might upset him enough to consider canceling the deal. From what I've heard about him, he's not the easiest person to deal with. I strongly suggest you start heading here unless—" "He'll terminate the deal, get i
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Anika's P.O.V "Anika, I'm sorry," Kathy entered my office, still following me. "They should've informed us about the rescheduled meeting," I exhaled. "Yes, but-" "I woke up early solely for this pointless meeting," I interrupted. "I understand-" "I nearly choked on my food while rushing here." "Well-" "I came close to having an accident, thinking I was running late." "Thank goodness you didn't-" "You know what? It's called off!" I shouted. "What- What's called off?" "Our deal with them. It's off, and regardless of what you attempt to convey, my decision won't change," I said as I took a seat and let out a sigh. "But-" "Cancel the agreement immediately!" I exclaimed. "Alright, fine. But before I do so, remember that this company is in a precarious state and could suffer significant losses without proper care. Also, your dad put in a lot of effort to elevate this company before he passed away..." She paused and then continued. "He entrusted this company to you because he
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Kelvin's P.O.V The instant her eyes locked onto mine, a shiver shot down my spine, and I stood rooted to the spot in the middle of the road. It felt as if time itself had frozen. My heart, I swear, seemed to halt, and a wave of goosebumps washed over my skin with an intensity that felt almost painful. A lump lodged in my throat, leaving me speechless, incapable of uttering a single word to the person standing before me. Bright, striking green eyes stared back at me—eyes I hadn't gazed into for an entire five years. Eyes that I had both passionately loved and vehemently resented. Her face, her lips, they were the same, virtually unchanged except for her once strawberry blonde hair, which had turned jet black for some enigmatic reason. Even all that transformation couldn't erode the indelible memory I carried of her, a memory that had haunted me relentlessly over the past five years. I recognized her immediately. No matter how vigorously I attempted to blot it out, I could neve
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