Brushing the hair for one last time Jane let it fall on both sides of her shoulders. Taking down the hairbrush on the dressing table she looked at her image in the mirror." Coming ". She bolted towards the door hearing the bell. "Wow, girl! Are you sure you are not the one performing.?" Isabella teased her while entering inside. " Shut up. Look at you too."Jane rolled her eyes. Both of them ended up laughing together. After that eventful day, Jane hardly left her room last week. She even missed her classes for the first two days. Today she had to go to Liam's school for their cultural program. Aria and Liam both were over the moon about theirperformance. She couldn't turn them down seeing their enthusiasm. Jane asked Isabella for once and she was more than ready to join them. It turned out she was in the same school and didn't want to miss the chance to relive their happening cultural fest."Let's go. Everyone's waiting." Both of them took the elevator to come to the ground flo

" Don't even think about it," Adrian spoke out, in a stone hard and chilly voice. Much to her displeasure he was still standing too close for her liking, invading her personal space. " Urghh!" Suddenly Adrian slammed his head on the nearby glass window frame, letting out a loud throaty sound. It was a surprise the frame didn't shatter with the force. Jane pressed both of her palms tightly on the ears, her eyes were shut. She refused to witness his madness anymore. She was perplexed.She was going through a brainstorming session in her mind to get out of this situation, unharmed. But received nothing except grave disappointment.Opening her eyes slightly she tried to understand the situation. But to her dismay, he was still rooted in his place. Blood came out of his forehead wetting his lashes, dribbling to his cheeks but his eyes were still boring a hole in her face with his gaze.She couldn't handle the intensity of the situation. Curving to the side she bolted for the door. But

" Is there some special occasion, Jane?" Isabella asked her friend with curiosity. " To be honest I don't know. But trust me Aunt Mary makes amazing food. You two will love it." Jane gave her friends a cheeky smile. She was surprised when her aunt suddenly called after class and told her to bring her friends for dinner. 'What must be the special occasion?' She wondered. But whatever the reason was, she was more than happy to take them home." Yes! I can't wait either." Ryan sounded over enthusiastic." Let's go then." Three of them took a cab and went towards their destination.………… " Auntie, look who is here." Jane entered the room with a broad smile as soon as Mary opened the door. But it vanished looking at the figures sitting in the living room." Mom! Dad!" She whispered almost not believing her eyes.Her parents gave a slight warm smile listening to her surprised tone." We haven't seen you for a long time. Your mom was missing you. So we just decided to pay a visit ." Her

The setting sun cast a warm golden hue across the city as Isabella and Jane sat in her apartment, preparing for the much-anticipated Johnson's party. Isabella's eyes gleamed with excitement, and her heart filled with the anticipation of a glamorous evening. Jane, however, sat on the edge of the bed, her face clouded with mixed emotions, remembering the hurt Adrian had caused her just the other day.She couldn't believe what her life had become! Why did she come here and what was she doing? Being a mere plaything for an obnoxious bastard! "Jane." Hearing Isabella's voice she had to reign in her mind. " Oho! Get ready first. I ditched Ryan and my uncle just because I wanted to go with you. I am damn excited to be at that party. I have heard so much about Johnson's party but I never got a chance to go there. I only heard stories from Ryan. Can't believe I didn't even know them a few months ago. But now it feels like I have known them for years." Excitement was dripping from her voi

Jane's heart pounded in her chest as the music abruptly came to a halt, and she felt Adrian's grip release her. Relief washed over her like a tidal wave, freeing her from the suffocating hold he had on her. Her breath caught as Adrian leaned in close, his voice a mere whisper meant solely for her ears."Don't forget about our date my love", he murmured, his words carrying a hint of possessiveness and warning.Jane's eyes widened as she felt her mind racing. She knew she had to keep up appearances, to mask the torment he had put her through. Glancing around the room, her gaze met Isabella's eyes who was looking at them with dreamy eyes. Her auntie and uncle were puzzled but their expressions were telling of their pride in her. Liam looked happy to find his sissy for the first time in the evening. While Ryan looked at her with furrowed brows as if trying to understand the situation.They were all watching her, waiting for an explanation she wasn't yet ready to give.Gathering every