VARYA’S POV
With my confidence boosted and my dress draped elegantly on my body, I walked into the hotel to capture control of my life, I said to myself. This day will forever be marked as the day I put an end to a humiliating relationship and moved my feet out of this maze toward freedom.My eyes went on a journey over those grand surroundings, stopping for all the countless details in range, then coming back to present its fair sight. In my realization, Theo had made a wise decision in selecting this location for our meeting, and I could feel that the venue had its prestige.On the other hand, I was surprised by the person I saw sitting at the table on the right side of the room because an entire portrait of my memories back to that time came together at once. I looked at the same hotel and felt it was the place where we had our engagement, yea this place, I would give him back his ring.The pain of our relationship now about to break up is one that I can never forget as if the pain was a constant shadow following me everywhere I went.With resolve, I approached Theo. My steps were firm and still despite all the emotions that were inside me being a furious tornado. The thought of his smile, which once used to make my heart flutter, now only met my grimace. Worse, it looked completely unappealing and, therefore, I did not feel genuine emotions.I looked deeply into his face and then I discovered the lines of nervousness on his face. Did he always look this ugly? Or is it just the increased awareness and clarity of my sight? I am not sure.I counted to three. On the sound of 'three', I called my courage and I exhaled deeply. That day, I decided to write myself a new story: a story where I'll step up and ask for as much as I give; a story that is not afraid of respect, and happiness.I feel the warm embrace of Theo's familiar gesture when he kisses my cheek and helps me sit down, his soft kiss is just one of the bittersweet memories of the kindness and love we once shared. He was a persistent lover in habit three that had become so natural and flawless for the duration of our affair.For a while we sat quietly without speaking, the burden of our secret, with its incomparable weight, hung in the air and turned all the elegance around us into a funeral void. This was the moment when Theo did the talking. He uttered unusually nervously, but what he said had astonishing power."You look so nice today, honey," he whispered slurringly; they sounded like stabbing swords for my heart. "I booked a room for us."The idea of being secluded with him in a closed room filled me with fear and disgust. "Oh, actually I'm very sorry, Theo," I interjected immediately bringing a bit of hurry in my voice. "However, my present purpose is a little bit different from that, so after eating let's talk."At the moment of his hand touching mine, uproar occurred which resulted in his wine glass capsizing and an explosion of the wine splashing my dress with crimson drops. "Oh, don't worry, it's not so much to worry about" I admitted, trying my best to calm down. "Go and pick that up, I'll be going ahead to clean up," I said before walking to the restroom.Piling up all the trash into the toilet and heading back to my seat I had a second of clarifying my thoughts.Flexing my arms forward I sat once more, getting myself ready for the next words. "I am here to let you know, that I don't want this relationship any longer," I began, my voice unwavering, defying the turmoil that pervaded my whole being. "I'm sorry, but I need to return your ring," I said.The stunned look he had, spurred me on in a millisecond and the fleeting sensation of surprise only lasted a microsecond before he returned to his normal composure. But deep in his belly, I could make out the presence of the other man, this one who felt liberated and excited in the state of being ready to part ways and break off our engagement.The tone of Theo's response slashed through like a knife edge with disbelief and a note of verbal acidity endorsed by him. "..you are breaking up with me for no reason?" he stammered, his voice falling somewhere between incredible and pain. "I hope you ain’t gonna report me for the surgery?"This was it. I couldn't contain my disbelief anymore. In the face of the breakup we were in, the guy I had once been with was fretting about me reporting the surgery. He was acting as if it were the only important factor. He didn't even try to figure out why I broke up with him or what made me do such a thing."Not going to do that at all, Theo," I said resolutely. "Ain't going to do that at all," my tone uncompromising. "I did it cos I love you, and I don’t regret doing it. But I do not want to see your face anymore."Deep in his heart, I know he was happy even though he portrayed a sad look. His heart was full of resignation and gratitude. "I guess your mind is made up, Varya," he conceded, his tone tinged with sadness. "Did I get it right? Well, thank you for everything and I believe I won't get a woman like you even in my future existence."Anger swelled in my stomach, along with a bitter taste from his every word, his casual, phony air driving me nuts. My boots shook me with every step forward, my mind dissociating by the minute, and the other parties slowly fading away in the distance. But before I could disappear from his sight, I turned back to face him."That's right, Theo," I declared, my voice steady despite the turmoil raging inside me. "You will never find anyone like me, and I hope I never meet anyone like you even in my next life. I hope you enjoy your marriage with Tia."As the last sentence faded away with the cloud of smoke, I walked out of the hotel and left behind my heart which was moistened with the tears of my broken dreams. The tears I had long been holding back finally started to free flow. Accompanied by sobs and coughs, they stumbled out of my eyes as a mute projectile of the pain and sadness that had been aching me for quite a while already.VARYA’S POV "Omg, it's 7:30 am! I am going to be late for work today" I said to no one in particular. Not even spending my time sitting and wishing the day away, I rushed out of my bed and into the room faster than lightning. I dashed out of the bathroom, eyeing my mug on the nightstand and rushing for a sip of coffee without waiting to be cooled. The scorching coffee seemed to penetrate right through my tongue like a hot poker.Now the familiar voice of Jasmin came in through the phone, her tone full of concern and urgency. "Varya, where the hell are you?" she demanded, her words punctuated after I took the call that had been ringing so persistently."I'm actually at the office already, Jas. Took a taxi instead of my usual stroll, so calm down," I reassured her, my breath coming in short gasps as I hastily gathered my belongings and highlighted from the taxi."The director's already in the building," Dora said, her concern evident in every word. "Oh, man! What the hell were you up
"Do I have your decision or not?" Similarly, he said with his cocky tone. "There's no particular thing about you that is so unique," he proceeded, spilling out more annoying words. "Moreover, we are not to interfere in each other's life." My heartbeat raced rapidly. My mother’s anxious expression, sickly and with complete loss of color, flashed before my eyes. It was a choice between life and death, and this agreement was the only window of hope. "I will accept it," I said carefully, the words' bitter flavor radiating on my tongue. He replied without even a slight change of his voice. "OK, get this shit done now, my secretary is waiting." I reached my hand forward for a handshake. "Oh, no, my dear... we just aren't equal here," finished Kylo, his whispering voice as hot on my ear as it was. His words were like a sharp stab in the heart which hit me so hard, that I realized it was the price I had to pay for what I wanted. ***** As I stood there, exchanging vows with Kylo in the
VARYA’S POV Can this guy tell me why I am pinned to his office wall like he caught a squirrel? I thought my heart racing as I tried to make out Kylo's intentions Does he have no idea how domineering his aura is? Being this close to him makes it difficult to think straight. We are so close that with one more inch, our lips will touch. The sensation of being physically close to him, the almighty Kylo Cassian. I mean he looks really handsome this close, no wonder ladies hang on him like pests. Tch! I scoffed inwardly at that remark. As his hand came to my face, my mind began a vicious flight in million-thought-boxes. Would he kiss me? Slap me? My heart beat stronger, I waited for anything to happen. When I opened my eyes instead of slapping or kissing me, he put his hand in his pocket and stepped back. That expression on his face, it looked as if his glance alone was piercing me, and not a matter of time until I felt goosebumps all over. "Goodness I wanna sink into the ground now"
Immediately, I turned to look at him, and I was met with his lips which sent jolts of electricity throughout my body. The unexpected kiss sent shivers down my spine and goosebumps appeared on my body. I pushed him away instantly, my heart beating like a drum in my chest "What the hell is wrong with you?" He said in a whisper, enough for only me to hear. Which made me blink in confusion."I told you to behave when Grandpa is around. Is this how you put on a show?" He looked at me with a serious face that only I could see."It was instinctive," I said in a low voice, I could feel the sweat dripping from my face. Kissing me in the presence of his Grandpa was part of the show?"Haa! Young people," his old man interjected with a knowing chuckle. He had obviously witnessed the entire scene just now.My cheeks burned with embarrassment, I probably looked like a tomato at that moment.I wanted to crawl under the table, to disappear into the ground, and never come out. This was beyond awkwar
The next day at the office was anything but ordinary. The usual hustle and bustle of the Cassian building was overshadowed by whispers and murmurs that seemed to echo through the corridors."Hey Jas, good morning, what's with the drama everywhere?" I asked my friend as I took my seat beside her."Oh, you didn't hear? your father-in-law is in the office, I mean your husband's Grandpa and there's a serious meeting going on, looks like it's a big deal" She replied, her tone filled with excitement.I rolled my eyes at her teasing about my newfound marital status and focused on the matter at hand. "A meeting? But they were discussing that last night at dinner. What could be so urgent?" I wondered aloud. Before Jas could respond, Kylo's secretary appeared behind me. "Miss Varya, the Chairman asked for you," she said with a sense of urgency.I entered the Chairman's office, "You sent for me Grandpa?" I said, addressing him the way he asked me to, expecting to see his usual warm smile, but i
It felt like pure thunder shook against my ribs like a warning, my heart was screaming inside my body. "Doctor, please what is it?" The question spilled out of my mouth, my voice cracked, yet I could barely say the words past the lump hanging in my throat.The doctor with his face deep-set with worry and this only emphasized my growing anxiety. In a hesitant voice, he continued "To be specific she is not progressing as quickly as we assumed she would". Everything has been completed, but she has closed her eyes for some time, could this be what he's trying to say? I wondered.His eyes were like two chisels. With each word, they carved away my hope, which was already too weak to stand on its own. I was at a loss for words and my thoughts would not process that this could happen, that something was happening to my mom. A fight between life and death. "It looks like your mother is not ready to come with us on this side," the doctor continued, his voice devoid of any signs of comfort
I stood there, I was frozen on the spot for a lingering moment until Kylo's voice broke in."Nobody taught you to use the doorbell or knock before going into someone else's space?" His tone was cool and indifferent, not even bothered about the situation."Are you kidding right now?" I couldn't help but wonder aloud. "You're in the middle of a damn scandal that's dragged my private life into the spotlight, and you're repeating the same shit?" The anger in me erupted, is he even aware of the situation? I wondered.I can't believe he was on the headline for leaving a hotel with an actress and here he is in his office with another one? Seriously?"Do you wanna join the fun, if not then please get out, I am in the middle of an important business" he said returning his attention to the lady sitting on his lap and kissing her neck again.My eyes widened, what the hell? Is my opinion about my life now insignificant, who does he think he is to disrupt my peaceful life? I wasn't ready to argue
I came back home, then, just to get my documents and then a design book. I wanted to be as prepared as possible for this, so I started looking through my belongings searching for anything that would be needed during my stay at Kylo's house. Though not familiar with the circumstances but I am slowly putting my legs into it. The point my life has turned to at last is one that still baffles me. Being treated by his workers at home as the boss' wife still feels strange, but it feels good. Although Kylo is cold-hearted, I have noticed one thing, despite his heartless side, he loves food very much and unconsciously reveals it."Ma'am the boss does not eat here except his grandfather is coming so you don't have to do so many preparations for him, he won't touch it therefore, don't even prepare for him, just carry on with the eating," I remember the cook saying, a lady around mid-50. I still prepared and left the food on the table, I was fast asleep but the clicking of the door woke me up