There were around 10 contacts saved in my phone. Except for my insurance company, bank, and my phone operator there was Ellen's, Peter's, Simon's… and Kaisei's phone number. That short list proved that my life was far from being normal, and any psychotherapist would announce me as antisocial type. Somehow, I was fine with it.I caught myself that I started to think more often about Kaisei than reminiscing my relationship with Hiro. I wasn't sure if it was a good sign or not, but I enjoyed the thought that someone worked hard to increase my self-esteem instead of constantly lowering it. That was the main difference between Hiro and Kaisei.I was the one seeking contact with Hiro and praying that he would answer, or reply. When he didn't I was getting depressed and often started thinking that I was greedy, clingy, and didn't deserve his attention.Kaisei was completely different. Each day, as soon as I woke up I found new text from him. He wished me a beaut

Ellen patted me on the shoulder, then passed me by, and entered the stage. The spotlight illuminated her face, she smiled to the audience.“Ladies and gentlemen, today Aurelius Book Publishing is releasing a book written by our newest author, Anastasia Kowalsky. This story has it all, there is a thriller, mystery, drama, and romance. It can easily pull you into the story, it can capture your heart, and let it melt. I'm sure that it will be loved by both, our regular readers, and the critics. Let us welcome our author on the stage. Give a round of applause for Anastasia Kowalsky…” she called me over with a gesture.“Good luck,” Kaisei whispered straight into my ear.I walked onto the stage wondering if my foundation was able to cover the redness on my feverish cheeks that flared up while hearing Kaisei's voice. I smiled turning to the audience. Only at that moment I could see that there were no empty seats out there... I gulped.

I somehow managed to finish eating despite meeting Kaisei's overpowering gaze. I felt feverish to the point I was using my hand as a fan whenever he wasn't looking, but I guess he noticed anyway…“How about… I will pour you another glass of wine and we will take a walk outside around my garden?” he snickered.“Great idea!” I agreed immediately, hoping that fresh air would help me cool off.We walked outside through the sliding balcony door. All parts of the garden were highlighted, creating a romantic atmosphere. Kaisei led me through the brightly illuminated hedge alleys holding my hand the entire time.“It's beautiful here,” I looked around, amazed.“You're the one beautiful…” he whispered leaning over my ear.“Did you really just used a cheap line like this?” I chuckled, teasing him.“It cannot be helped,” he grinned, “I really think

Kaisei walked in, and closed the door behind. My head started to spin and I couldn't breathe. Did he just called Hiro cousin? Was he aware that I was with Hiro when he approached me?!“Maybe, you don't know about it yet, but you are talking to MY current girlfriend, cousin,” Kaisei chuckled.I was unable to recognize him. I kept staring at him, and he was like a completely different person, some evil twin. Hiro let go of my hands and walked towards him with enraged expression.“I was just about to end this misunderstanding. It's time for you to go… if you want to stay alive that is,” Hiro hissed and kept moving forward like he was about to hit Kaisei.“Really? What gives you confidence, maybe I will be the one taking YOUR life,” Kaisei stepped closer to him with a provoking smirk.“No!” I instinctively got up from the sofa and rushed to stop the both of them.I used the second that they

In the previous years I wished to travel through Asia… ironically now I was going around places due to being kidnapped! My dark sense of humor kept sending me thoughts of going sightseeing with those guys in black suits holding a gun against my head… That would be kind of interesting. Perhaps, I should be thankful that I wasn't physically or sexually abused this time… Of course, my ironic state of mind didn't prevent me from being petrified by fear.Me and my kidnappers were flying quite comfortably in a private jet. I wasn't tied nor gagged, furthermore I was conscious the whole time. They simply knew, I had zero chances to escape and stood no threat. I was being watched all the time, but none of my watchers even touched the strand of my hair. I figured they must have been told not to harm me in any way. Somehow, that only made me more anxious to know what was their reason to abduct me.I wondered if Hiro knew by then that I was kidnapped. Did he