His clothes were too big for me. The man had grown in size. Not only was he taller than he was seven years back, but he was also slightly muscular though he was still majorly lean. His sweatshirt was so long that I had to tuck it inside the sweatpants. I was looking hilarious wearing clothes thrice of my size. But his clothes had a peculiar fragrance. It was enticing me. I could smell him on his clothes. And it was enough to make me smile. His scent was comforting. It had always comforted me and made me feel safe. I remember when we were in a relationship seven years back, I would always borrow clothes from him and never return them back. Feeling giddy, I walked out of the car to find Silas leaning against the hood of his car. Even he had changed his clothes. I don’t know how many sets of clothes he kept with him. But he was dressed in a white t-shirt and a pair of gray sweatpants. His hair was disheveled, and slightly damp, falling on his forehead, making him look boyish. His midn
Who knew working in a company would be more stressful than studying in college? There were repercussions for coming late here, unlike in colleges and schools. I knocked thrice on the door before the door opened. I hated automatic doors. With my heart beating in my mouth, I managed to plaster a fake smile on my face before entering. "Good morning, Sir. You called me?" I was trying to act cool. I was trying very hard to not show him I was nervous or that I was late. "You are late, Miss Murphy." I felt my soul leaving my body when I heard my boss. Closing the laptop, and bestowing his presence upon me, Silas Kingsley was sitting on the chair of my Boss, smiling at me as if he had successfully conquered a castle. Shock rippled through my body when I saw the nameplate placed on his table, mocking me with bold capital letters. CEO Silas Kingsley. I couldn’t believe my eyes and fate. How can fate be so cruel to someone? But knowing Silas Kingsley, it wasn’t just my fate. It was him. He
My life changed drastically when Silas broke up with me. It was not like my father was any better when Silas was my boyfriend seven years back, but I always had Silas with me. I only went home to sleep. Silas had pampered me so much all my life, held me when I had no one, stayed with me late at night, and never asked me why. Silas was like a support system for me. And when he broke up with me, I was left all alone to deal with the demons of my life. I had to spend more time with my father and I started realizing how evil he was. He sold me for some money to the most dangerous Drug Lord. Tearing the note into two, I dumped it in the dustbin, holding my head. My heart was still racing, my fingers were trembling with fear. Ethan’s name alone was enough to make my body stiff with fear. I remember the days Ethan hit me first. I was attending lectures and couldn’t receive his call. He was so furious that evening that he slapped me for the first time. He regretted hitting me the very seco
I never touched any guy after Silas and I broke up. Even when Dad forcefully engaged me with Ethan, I never let him near me and that was one of the biggest reasons for his anger. I never let him touch me. So when I kissed Silas, I had almost forgotten how it felt to kiss him. I had forgotten what kind of sensations his lips passed down my body. But when he kissed me back, I was reminded of all the moments we spent together. His grip around my waist tightened as he pulled me closer, kissing me desperately. His lips moved around mine hungrily. My chest was burning when he pushed me against the table, making my palms hit the legs of the table from the sudden movement but I was engrossed too deeply care. His hot mouth was a drug I could never overcome. The intoxication I was deprived of for seven long years rushed back. I let my fingers trail through his smooth hair. They were so soft to touch. My fingers traced the outlines of his jawline, admiring the masterpiece he was. Like a God,
My eyes widened when they fell on Ethan, my fiance. He was standing there, dressed in a black t-shirt, and a pair of brown pants, and his signature jacket was covering his broad shoulders. His dark brown curls were falling on his forehead, his green eyes staring at me with such intensity that I couldn't breathe. "Cat got your tongue?" Ethan asked me, his lips curling up in a smile, highlighting the anger in his green irises. I wanted to speak; I wanted to yell. I wanted to call Silas when Ethan grabbed my arm and started dragging me God knows where but I was paralyzed with fear and terror. Ethan was my biggest nightmare. And unlike other nightmares, this one was real and never-ending. It was like my tongue betrayed me. The words that were forming in my mind couldn't find a way to escape my mouth. I let out a choked cry when Ethan pushed me inside an empty room and turned to look at me. He was seething in anger. I cursed Silas for not allowing employees on his floor. There was no-o
The Silas who was beating Ethan mercilessly, kicking him in the ribs, was a completely different person than the Silas who was sitting in front of me, with a first-aid box in his hand, looking at me with tender eyes. He gently grabbed my hands and ran his rough fingers on my bruised arms, making me shiver. His eyes darkened when he saw the purple bruises on them. My heart almost skipped a beat when Silas lowered his face and pressed a kiss against my forearms. The red, sensitive skin burned under his lips. He was kissing my bruises. No matter how gross it sounded in my mind later on, it sent waves of pleasure and a rabble of butterflies inside my stomach at that moment. "Is it hurting?" He asked me, and I shook my head. It was hurting but somewhere I was finding it hard to feel the physical pain when Ethan had bruised me internally, traumatized me. "You don't need to hide your pain from me, Bella. I hope you know that. It's futile, honestly." He said softly, removing an ointment t
"You are brave and evil." Martin said, laughing loudly, dumping his empty glass of coke, and I shrugged my shoulders, squinting my eyes. "Why would you say that, Martin? You broke my heart. I am not evil." I said dramatically, placing my hand on the right side of my chest, and Martin arched an eyebrow up. "I just saw what you did, Miss Murphy. And is your heart on the right side of your chest?" He asked me, and I glared at him, placing my hands on my hips to intimidate him. "Shut up. I was born special. Now, go and ask him to change the song. Go. Be a good boy." I said, patting his head, and Martin scowled at me, swatting my head away. "I am your boyfriend's right hand, and best friend, Miss Murphy, not a dog. Stop patting me." He hissed, and I grinned at him, running after him to pet his head."Get lost, and ask them to change the song. I want to dance." I commanded him, and Martin sucked in a breath, shaking his head but went away, huffing. I screamed in excitement when Martin m
Alcohol, driving and I were never best friends. When I woke up the next morning, I regretted drinking to forget my problems. The pounding in my head was not helping my embarrassment at all. Holding my head, pulling my knees closer to my chest, I let out a painful groan. "So you are regretting drinking your Beer now?" I heard Silas speaking from the door frame. I looked up from my knees, lifting my head, regarding him with the most hostile gaze I could muster. He was dressed in a light pink shirt and gray pants. He walked inside the room, holding a tray in his hands. "Go away. It's too early for your torments." I muttered under my breath, and Silas smiled sarcastically at me, pulling the blanket off my body and handing me a glass of orange juice. "Have this, you'll feel better. Drinking on an empty stomach was not so wise, you see. Next time you wish to get drunk, eat something before drowning beer in your stomach." He said, and I scowled at him, rubbing my forehead. His eyes soft