Louisa:"I.." I was speechless. I didn't know what to say, it seemed like my tongue had been tied into a knot. I couldn't get the words out of my mouth. My brain was spinning wildly and it's as if everyone became blurry. I swallowed hard, trying to regain my composure. What the hell? A proposal? Why is he doing this? Why would he just propose to me in front of anyone. We haven't had a intimate relationship or anything. Why would he do this to me. I was suddenly so pissed but I had to keep my cool. People were beginning to whisper, talking in hushed voices which made me grow uneasy every second. "Ryan.. I.." Again my throat constricted and I was tempted to run away. I Just wanted to run off. Gosh, why am I so weak? I've been a stern, ruthless CEO. How could I be melting right now because of an unexpected proposal? I knew why. I wasn't ready for emotions or commitment of any kind. But I'm to blame. I just had to kiss him and he's convinced I liked him too. Before I could even proc
Louisa:I felt tears prick at the corners of my eyes as Alex's words washed over me. No…no…No way. I am going to leave him and it's going to happen fast. "Just leave me alone, Alex!""Louisa –""Alex, stop," I said, my voice shaking. "You're making this harder than it has to be."But Alex didn't stop. Instead, he pulled me closer, his arms wrapping around me like a vice. "I'm not making it harder, Louisa," he said, his voice fierce. "I'm making it real. I'm making it honest. Because that's what we need right now. We need honesty. We need truth."I felt myself getting lost in Alex's eyes, in the depths of his emotion. I felt myself getting pulled under, like I was drowning in a sea of feeling. I don't know what's wrong with me. All my anger just melted under his intense gaze. The burning volcano within me is gone.Why is he doing this to me? Why is he making it so hard to move on?And then, just as suddenly, I was free. Alex released me, his arms dropping to his sides. I stumbled back
Louisa:My eyes lingered on Alex who finally came out of the car with a pale expression as I pulled away from the kiss. My heart was pounding furiously that my chest hurt."Whoa, Louisa!" Ryan exclaimed, his eyes widening. "That was sweet." I smiled faintly at him before taking my gaze back to Alex. I slightly enjoyed the look of discomfiture on his features.He had paled and at this point I didn't care anymore. Everything I did was intentional. I wanted Alex to see that, to back off. And I'm so glad he's seen us together. I loved it. The surge of triumph was almost maddening.Alex finally walked inside the party with an inscrutable expression.Well... who cares?I definitely don't."I didn't expect that, but thanks." I heard Ryan's voice and I creased slightly. Damn... now I have to explain myself. "Sorry. It was a mistake. I shouldn't have –""It's okay, it's okay." He grinned like a pleased child. "That's all the proof I needed." He whispered, pushing a strand from by face. "That'
Louisa:I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. What? Where did that come from? I tried to play it cool, but I could feel my face heating up. "Uh, Ryan? He's... nice, I guess."Rhiannon laughed, a throaty, amused sound. "Nice? That's all? I think he's quite charming, don't you?"I shook my head, feeling a little bewildered. "Rhiannon, I don't know what you're getting at. Ryan and I are just... acquaintances, I suppose."Rhiannon's smile never wavered. "Acquaintances, darling? I think you're selling yourself short. I've seen the way Ryan looks at you. And I have to say, I approve.".I gulped in shock. What...What is she implying?? Just as Rhiannon was about to say something else, a woman with a stern expression appeared at her side. Rhiannon smiled warmly at her. "Nicola, darling! I'm so glad you're here. I was just talking to Louisa..."But before Rhiannon could finish the introduction, Nicola's eyes landed on me, and her expression darkened. She frowned, her eyes narrowing into
Louisa:"Oh my goodness! This place is crazy!!" Melisa fakely screamed as we entered the party hall. "So many handsome guys!" Her lack of enthusiasm was alarming.I stifled a reply, ignoring her. Ryan invited both of us since we're all close friends. And I've always known Melisa to like him– she even admitted to having a crush on him once– but her detachment and coldness is painfully obvious.Did something happen between the two? She wasn't even excited when she got her invitation. She outrightly said she wasn't coming, so I just tore a little page out of her notebook – I forced her. Now she's pretending to be happy."Is everything okay?" I had to ask.A dark look flitted in her eyes. "Yes. I'm just so hungry." She laughed slowly.I blinked, lost. "But –""Oh good Lord! This party is awesome, Louisa. You're distracting me! Let's get inside." she pulled me in.I sighed out. She's right, let's just have fun.We stepped into the grand ballroom, and my eyes widened in awe. Everywhere I lo
Ryan:I walked into my house gracefully and the maids rushed out to welcome me."Good evening sir." They greeted, genially.I mumbled a reply, storming inside. I felt really sick eating the pasta but I had to. I want to be everything Alex was. I had spent years surfing through the net, doing a little secret background check on her ex husband. After she told me everything,three years ago, I was so surprised. The man Louisa married was my former best friend. And my biggest rival. The man I desired to take down. To take everything away from. The man I won't rest until I crush him under my feet. At first I didn't care that they were married, until I started having feelings for her. Now I'm pleased with their divorce. Now I'd love nothing more than to show him how victorious I'm going to be once I've taken her. That's why I rushed back home. My men has been spying on her and they relayed that Alex is living with her. His fúcking nerves! I closed the door to my room, a mix of emotions