I knew it was just a facade, a show to entertain the public. However, even for a brief moment, I let it sink in; I allowed myself to dream, to be delusional that Kylo and I were not just in a profit-oriented relationship.While softly opening the car door for me, Kylo kept his hand on mine, it felt like electricity. We walked to the entrance of the Cassian Group building and a multitude of curious stares followed us.It was as if everyone around me held their breath waiting to catch the slightest hint of information."She's a part of the marketing department, she works in Cassian group, did they meet here?""A person like that must have seduced him, she is just ordinary.""I expected a celebrity""They look good together."Whether it was the flash of the cameras and the loud hectoring of the crowd, these all left me dizzy, I felt nauseous. He took the lead and guided me to the entrance of our department.Deep down I didn't want to let go of his hand, this current environment is unfa
For a long time, I stood on the cold floor, I couldn't feel my numb legs from the shock that gripped me. I was in total disbelief.Tia! The name echoed in my head like it was spoken loudly in an empty hall. She was the person the whole building had been buzzing about?I knew only a little about her, which was from Theo's continuous remarks, he always spoke about how wealthy her family was and how they worked together.But to discover that she was the important figure they were all talking about, the young businesswoman who achieved a lot at such a young age is unbelievable. The realization hit me like a hammer.The guest they were talking about, the project manager who will be heading us is Tia. I will be working with my ex's fiancee. The woman who took his heart and shattered mine, the reason I was played and discarded? This realization was a bitter pill to swallow, the extreme gap, in our lives, which was a night-and-day contrast between her life of privilege and mine, a humble b
Varya's POV“An assignment was given to everyone, is this how you want to do yours? Sit around and enjoy people talking about you?”Tia's voice slashed through air from behind me. What was this? Was she seriously picking on me on her first day?“Ehm, Miss Tia, I can't control people who talk about me,” I responded, my voice betraying a hint of frustration. “And I had no idea there was anything to talk about in my ordinary life.”“You don't plan to do your job because you're the director's wife,” she said, arching an eyebrow in a way that made my blood boil.“I'm sorry, Miss Tia, but I work as an employee,” I retorted, my voice firm but controlled. “My private life does not affect my job.”I could feel the anger rising within me, but I knew I had to keep my cool. Engaging in a public argument with my superior would only make things worse.She sneered at me mockingly, looking at me with so much disdain.“That's easy for you to say when you have the director wrapped around your finger,”
“Hey!” Kylo's voice boomed from the doorway. “Let her be, get somewhere else,” he said, surprising me.“But she could come over to yours, why mine?” I asked, my voice laced with frustration.“It’s my house,” he replied simply, foreclosing the possibility of debate.I had no more strength to argue. I packed my bag with a few necessary things for the next forty-eight hours and checked into another room. The other rooms in that house were usually empty, except when Grandpa Cassian came to visit and stayed in one of them.I took a hot shower and lay on the strange bed, feeling sad. It was somewhere I thought was my sanctuary from all external agitation, but here too I couldn’t find peace.I began thinking about Kylo and the woman who was sharing my room. Who was she? Why is she in my room? And why did Kylo seem so apathetic about it?My mind rushed with millions of queries, but tonight I knew there would be no answers. I closed my eyes trying to black out all noises and chaos, but sleep
I moved to a corner and curled up, shutting my eyes as Kylo’s steps grew closer. I waited for the hit to land on me, but it never came. When I opened my eyes, he had my plate of sandwiches in his hand.I rushed after him, colliding with his huge frame. The sandwich fell from his mouth, leaving a stain on his lips and suit. It landed on my hair and slid down to my cheek. Despite the situation, I couldn't help but laugh. Kylo, the ever-composed CEO, would need to change before heading to the office.When I finally looked up after laughing so hard, he was staring down at me. His eyes held a soft, amused look that made my cheeks grow hot. He touched my cheek, wiping off the sandwich, and then, to my surprise, licked his finger. This action made me look like a ripe tomato. What's more ridiculous is that I liked the moment. I turned and ran back to my bed, covering myself with a blanket. I was too embarrassed to watch him.---Later that day, I needed to drop a message for Kylo at his off
I glanced at the clock. It was already 3PM. I turned to face the project I was working on. “Miss Tia, I’m finishing up the presentation for the clients. Can it wait until Monday?” Tia’s eyes narrowed. “No, it cannot. This is urgent. Or do you think being the director’s wife exempts you from following orders?” I swallowed her frustration. “I’ll get it done.” As Tia walked away, I sighed and shifted my focus to the reports. Task completion exceeded the estimated time, so I could just briefly go through my presentation before the meeting.Task delay aside, I was able to finish what I needed to do and it was only then that a sense of unease crept over me. The next day was the day of the presentation, I made sure I arrived early to set everything straight. The boardroom was set, and I felt a flicker of hope. As the clients filed in, I confidently began my pitch. However, midway through, the projector screen went blank.I clicked frantically, but nothing happened. Panic rose within me as
Kylo’s POVIt has been a really crazy few weeks. My experience with Tia is one experience that really left an aftertaste in my mouth. I never imagined I’d have to deal with such malicious behavior in my own company, let alone toward Varya. The way she walked out of my office with a clenched fist, I knew she was telling the truth about Tia but I couldn't act with just words, and it left me with a sense of unease. Varya didn’t deserve any of this.Lately, I’ve found myself thinking about Varya more than usual. At first, I dismissed my interest as mere curiosity, but now, it's something deeper. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment it happened, but I realized she's more interesting than I thought. It’s complicated.When I got home tonight, I saw Dora walking out of my bedroom. Dora, my best friend and occasional fling, had come back into my life unexpectedly.I didn’t have the heart to turn her away. She’s been a part of my past for so long, and rejecting her now would hurt her. But seeing
Varya’s POVHow I lived the past few days with all the drama around me is a dream to me. Between Kylo’s girlfriend Dora, who was constantly breathing down my neck, and Tia, who showed hostility to me at work on a daily basis.I felt as if I was on the verge of a cliff. It had become tedious for me to learn something new every day and then deal with it. They were huge blocks to me.I was surprised to notice that when I reported to the office that morning, everyone was quiet and gave me eye contact only occasionally.It wasn’t the first time to have gossip thrown at me—my marriage to Kylo earns me some form of hate or the other—but today felt more intense. It was a strange feeling as if everyone had known something quite important occurred while I remained unaware."Hey, Var," Jasmin called out, rushing to my side. "Did you hear about the meeting this morning?""What meeting?" I asked, frowning. I hadn't received any notification."Exactly," she replied, her voice laced with concern. "I