*SILIA*It was official, the Calix siblings were crazy.This morning after I had hidden away in my room and locked myself in I had been disturbed by a knock on my door. Draven’s voice soon came through asking me to come out or let him in. When I had refused to even answer back to him, he got angrier.He didn’t specify why he was angry but I did hear him shout and say how could I just leave after spending the night with him? The words although clear the meaning was not. I didn’t know whether he was angry that I hadn’t waited to hear him cuss at me or if he had wanted to talk. But if I be honest what else would Draven talk to me about except to say that he had made a mistake? And that I didn’t want to hear.“Silia, open the door. Please let’s talk about what happened yesterday.”This was what he said first. His coaxing was soft and beckoning, almost making me want to melt and curl up in his arms. To cry and tell him about my problems but I had been too ashamed to say anything.“Silia, y
*SILIA*Julia was the last person I wanted to see right now.Did she know what I had done?Was she going to confront me in front of all these people?“I-” Trying to find my words I began a sentence but I couldn’t continue it unable to understand what I should say.I am sorry that I had sex with your fiancé?She was staring at me watching the pale expression on my face only whiten at her piercing gaze. I didn’t know whether she enjoyed it or not but she refused to let me off easily as she waited for me to gather myself.“I-I am sorry,” I finally said and a look of surprised briefed on her face but flashed instantly making her pass me a wry smile.“Follow me,” she said nodding to the bodyguard beside me. If before I had shown any signs of irritation at his presence they were gone as of this moment as I wished for him to be there with me. I wouldn’t be able to take the guilt and awkwardness of the situation alone.The guard merely nodded and casting me one last glance walked away and ou
*SILIA*I am woken up by my parched throat from the deep restless slumber that I had been in.After working the rest of the day in Alfeo’s floor and talking to Delilah during the break I had realized that this was how normal life would be for me for a little while. Since I had been told that my life was in danger I should have been scared about it but I knew that as long as I was in the office or this mansion the Calixes would keep me safe.But I had still been on edge for another reason. I couldn’t shake off the fact that Draven might have been watching me through the security cameras or that if he wished to he could come to me or call me up to him. I wanted to avoid seeing him for a little while longer until I could ease into this discovered truth.It wasn’t because I was just being indecisive but I was so happy that I was scared that if I was proved wrong once again, if he was just going to laugh and insult me once again for having some hope then the recovery would be long. I might
*DRAVEN*A creaking of the door opening woke me up alerting me of someone’s presence. My head ached from the infusion and toxicity I had doused myself in just yesterday but my instincts were stronger and waking up my senses to catch the sound of the intruder trudging towards me I am ready to attack.“Can you stop being so tensed? It’s just me,” Diana’s voice sent relief through me and opening my eyes I stared up at her tired face.“Our mansion is the most secured place in all of New York and yet you are always on guard,” she laughed and shrugging I said, “I don’t lose anything by being alert. Moreover I can never know when you will hold a grudge on me and try to harm me again.”She didn’t take the accusation well and widening her eyes she sat on the edge of the sofa near my feet and said, “I haven’t taken any petty revenge on you since I was eight! Stop bringing it up even now.”Her shout made my ears ring and wincing I waved my hand to tell her to lower her voice.“Did you drink agai
*SILIA*Did I forgive Draven yet?No, the answer is a no for now but did I give him a chance to prove himself that he might change?Then yes I did.I am conflicted about whether I had given in too soon or that I could have resisted more but I do not care anymore than this. I didn’t want any regrets and it looked like he was really trying to change.‘But he didn’t say that he loves you yet…’The voice in my head reminded me and I knew that it was still something that I needed to be worried about but since I knew the reason behind why he was like this, there was a big chance that Draven would change if the danger that is looming over me somehow gets eradicated.Knowing that he cares for me instead of hating was a lot better than nothing.“Good morning Silia!” Delilah greeted me properly for the first time in a while finding me alone.“Good morning,” I beamed back at her happy to see her face.At my greeting she looked struck for a second and then mellowing her gaze she said, “I am happy
*SILIA*The voice scared me.At first it made it seem as if it was telling ME to kill all the Calixes but when I focused a little more I understood that it was being said by someone. This was a conversation happening between or among some people but trying however much I could I couldn’t extract more information than this.Who wanted to kill the Calixes?It was a relief that Diana, Draven and Gavin weren’t going to that party but Alfeo was and I needed to stop him.“Hey!”A snap of his finger brought me out of my zone as I stared at him in worry.“You alright?” I am but you won’t be if you go there today.“Yeah,” I said hiding the panic in my voice as I reached for his glass of water kept on the table. He raised an eyebrow at this action of mine but didn’t say anything. Taking the half empty glass he drank from exactly the same spot as I had and when I continued to stare at him he said, “What? You were the one who stole my glass from me.”He was in a playful mood and must have taken m
*SILIA*“I hope you know I meant death from cringe. What is wrong with you?” he laughed making fun of me. For a few seconds I had been gripped by such fear at his words and action that I was almost frozen in my place.“Can you be serious for once?” I scolded him pulling away while embarrassingly glaring at him. Rubbing the skin where he had kissed me, a warm itchy spot; I scowled at him, “And quit playing around with me. I thought I was different than the other women you played around with.”He grinned at my words and nodded, “Of course you are different. I am sure I made it very clear to you but how could I not tease you when you look so cute worrying about me. Don’t you know who I am?”Saying that he stretched out his arms to showcase the many degrees hung on the wall behind him. Pulling his arms in he flexed them and smirking he said, “Not to forget these babies aren’t just for show.”“Oh god, I can’t believe you said that,” I couldn’t help but laugh and finally the expression of s
*SILIA*“I can’t believe he actually let me come,” I murmured soft enough for only Alfeo to hear.My words made him give me a look of humor and disbelief. “You really shouldn’t be saying that after threatening to run away again.”“I wouldn’t have,” I admitted, “If Draven would seriously have pulled all of his strings to stop me then I would have no choice but to stay locked up in the house.”“But I am sure you would have been angered and felt wronged to be forced to stay locked against your wishes,” he stated making me nod my head. Smiling at my agreement he replied, “You have your answer there itself. He couldn’t afford more of your hatred and in turn acting out like you did before.”I was about to defend myself when he pointedly glared and said, “We all know that you would have been pissed, admit it. Anyone would have been I am not blaming you, I get that you are worried for us.”“Stop reading my mind,” I muttered under my breath and grinning at me he handed me a purse. Opening it I