Dominic’s pov. I heard noise coming from the kitchen, and it sounded like a male voice, like Elliot’s voice. Why was he yelling at the kitchen and what could possibly make him yell? I decided to check out the chaos that was happening. As I walked into the kitchen room, my heart skipped a beat at the sight of Elliot cradling Vanessa in his arms. A surge of jealousy coursed through me, but I quickly composed myself, hiding my true feelings. I couldn't help but notice the pallor on Vanessa's face, and my instincts told me that something was amiss.With curiosity gnawing at me, I approached the maids, eager to unravel the mystery that unfolded before my eyes. I asked them, with a mix of concern and urgency, what had transpired. They exchanged glances before one of them spoke up, explaining the unsettling events that had taken place.It was at that moment that I realised the depth of my feelings for Vanessa. I couldn't bear to see her in distress, and a newfound determination ignited wi
Vanessa’s pov. After Elliot left my room, I was feeling so weak, like I could barely stand. I hadn't eaten a single bite since morning, and my stomach was growling louder than a lion's roar. The whole morning had been a nightmare, and this evening made it worse with the mean Sophia and those maids making my life a living hell.I flopped down on my bed, feeling utterly defeated and hopeless. But just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, Rose, my guardian angel, walked into the room with a tray of delicious, mouthwatering food. It was like she knew exactly what I needed in that moment.She placed the tray gently on my bedside table and sat down next to me, her eyes filled with genuine concern. "Vanessa, I'm so sorry I wasn't here earlier," she said, her voice full of sympathy. "I just got back, and I can't believe what those awful people did to you."“It’s fine, I’m used to all this” I said to her. Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked at Rose. It was such a relief to have s
Vanessa’s pov. I woke up early feeling really energised for some Unknown reason. I began to pack my languages because we left here before 12, I heard Sophia already left here because Dominic told her to. I wonder why he did that? Was it because of me? After packing my luggage and freshening up I took my things and headed downstairs. We all had our last dinner here at the beach house before exiting the house. I was going to miss this place a lot despite the bad memories here. I had a good one also. As we all left the beach house, the excitement of going back home filled my heart. Elliot, Lucy, Dominic, Darren, Rose, and I made our way to the airport, ready to board our flights. The thought of returning to our familiar surroundings brought a sense of comfort and relief.Once we were on the plane, I couldn't help but reflect on the memories we had made during our time at the beach. The laughter, the late-night conversations I had with Rose, and the bond we had formed were truly sp
Vanessa’s pov. When I got to the Dining Table everyone was already seated and I wondered why I was always delayed when it came to dinner. Was there this specific time I was not aware of? I made my way and sat beside Rose and she gave me a full smile because she had food stuffed up inside her mouth. We all ate our dinner peacefully, no talking or giving each other words. It was peaceful and honestly it might have felt awkward but it was peaceful to me. After dinner, I told Rose I wanted to have a brief talk with her and she agreed to follow me. So we made our way to the sitting area and we sat down on the couch together and I started filling her in on everything Elliot had been saying to me and she looked surprised.“Why haven't you told Dominic?” She asked me “Hmm at first, I didn’t know he was serious, until now” I said to her. “But still you have to talk to Dominic about this” she says in a worried tone. “What’s Dominic going to do anyways, not like he gives a damn about me!
Vanessa’s pov. “I’m just a nobody, a prisoner please just leave me alone already” I pleaded with him and he only gave me a weird smirk. “Stop looking at me like that” I screamed at him. “Ohh Vanessa you are just wasting your strength, nobody can hear you, I made sure of it” he says and laughed out loud. Immediately I heard those words I start panic. “I planned every single thing, and now I’m impatient,just who do you think you are to turn me down?” He yelled at me as he used his right hand to hold my chin aggressively. My survival instincts kicked in, so I pushed him away with all my strength and prepared to run to the door to escape but when I thought I had victory he yanked my hand back pulling me towards him and the moment my body turned to face him, my face was stroked with a hard slap on my face. “Bit*ch” he hissed at me. “Where do you think you are going to? When I’m not done with you yet” he muttered to me aggressively and a sob left my mouth. “Please let me go Elliot
Dominic’s pov. As I walked down the dimly lit hallway, my heart raced with worry. I was supposed to check up on Vanessa in her room, but when I arrived, she was nowhere to be found. Panic set in, and my mind started racing with all sorts of worst-case scenarios.I immediately knew something was wrong. Vanessa was always bent on escaping, could she have found another way?It was like her to just disappear without a trace. I quickly made my way back to the main area of the house and called out her name, but there was no response.Fear gripped me as I realised that something terrible might have happened. I couldn't shake the feeling that Elliot, with his sinister intentions, might be involved. I had seen the way he looked at Vanessa before, and it sent shivers down my spine, and also Rose told me to beware of him and she told me everything Vanessa told her. I was furious because I was wondering why she didn't say anything about it to me. And at the same time Elliot was nowhere to be fou
Vanessa’s pov. When Dominic saved me from Elliot, my heart was pounding like crazy. I can't even explain the relief I felt when he carried me to his room in the mansion. His strong arms made me feel safe and protected. I won't lie, my feelings for him even grew more, It was like that moment changed everything between us. I realized that I could trust Dominic and he made me feel important. In that room, lying down, I just soaked in the peaceful atmosphere. The events of that evening shook me, but Dominic's presence brought me comfort like nothing else. In the darkness, I could hear his steady breathing, calming my mind. As the night went on, I drifted into a deep sleep, and the weight of the day faded away. Having Dominic by my side gave me a sense of security I hadn't felt before. Something changed between us in that room. It was as if the events had broken down the walls we had built around ourselves, and in their place, a fragile bond had formed. When the morning light stream
Dominic pov. I knew I could no longer hide my feelings for Vanessa. What I felt for her was real,in fact I had never had this kind of feelings for any woman and it scared me. I knew Vanessa hated me for how I treated her but I did all those things so she could hate me, I knew deep down I could never be a perfect man because I had too many flaws. I had this feeling she was staring at me when I woke up so I closed my eyes shut so she could enjoy the view,and when I could no longer take it, I wanted to see her beautiful face,and when I opened my eyes I saw her staring at me and she looked so beautiful. I felt like kissing her and I knew she also felt the same way, I leaned in to kiss Vanessa, feeling like a teenage boy whose heart was filled with anticipation. As our lips met, a surge of emotions washed over me. Time stood still, and in that moment, I felt a deep connection and an overwhelming sense of joy. I wanted to have more with her, but I had urgent matters to attend to. I had