Chapter: THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE Eva's POVHenry’s voice reached me like a slow echo from a distant shore. “Eva,” he said, placing a hand on my arm. “Is everything okay with you?”I turned to him, blinking as if I had just woken up. My chest tightened, and I forced a smile that didn’t quite reach my eyes.“Yeah,” I said, brushing imaginary lint off my dress. “I’m fine. Just… surprised. Lucas, getting engaged? I didn’t see that coming.”He studied me for a second longer than felt comfortable, his eyes searching mine like he was trying to read a hidden message. “You sure? You seemed more than just surprised. You looked like you saw a ghost.”I laughed, soft and forced. “Don’t be dramatic.”But even as the words left my mouth, I could feel the tremble in my voice. I wasn’t okay. Not really. Something inside me had shifted the moment Lucas said those words. I could still hear them—ringing in my head like a bell I couldn’t silence.I tried to shake it off. Tried to focus on the music, on the people still clapping and chee
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Chapter: THE ANNOUNCEMENT HENRY’S POVThe sun broke through the curtains in thin, golden rays, spilling over our room like a promise of peace. But I knew today wouldn’t be peaceful. It was the day of the company event, the one Lucas had called while Eva and I were still in Paris.I stood by the window, already dressed in a clean, pressed suit. My tie was neatly knotted, but I kept adjusting it like it was the reason for the tightness in my chest. Behind me, Eva stirred in bed."You're up early," she said, her voice groggy.I turned and gave her a soft smile. "Yeah. Big day today. The meeting. The one Lucas called."She sat up slowly, the sheets falling from her shoulders. Her eyes were still heavy with sleep, but I could already see the storm building behind them."He couldn't wait until after our honeymoon?" she asked, rubbing her temple. "Seriously, babe."I walked over and sat beside her. "I know. It threw me off too. But he's the boss. Whatever he wants to announce, it must be important."She looked away,
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Chapter: BACK TO LOS ANGELES EVA’S POVI stared out the window as the taxi pulled away from the hotel, the early morning fog still clinging to the edges of Paris. The city was quiet, like it hadn’t woken up yet. I held my hands together tightly in my lap, my fingers cold despite the warmth of the car.This wasn’t how I imagined our honeymoon ending.Just yesterday, we were wrapped in soft blankets, watching old movies with croissants on our laps and chocolate on our fingers. Now, barely twenty-four hours later, we were packed and heading to the airport. All because Lucas had called for an emergency meeting. The tone of the message said it all. Mandatory. Urgent. All staff must be present.I kept replaying the moment I saw the message in Henry’s hands. His expression had fallen so fast it knocked the breath out of me.“Eva,” he had said gently, placing a hand on mine. “I think we have to go back.”I didn’t argue. I couldn’t. But the pit that opened in my stomach refused to close.The cab swerved around a narrow co
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Chapter: THE CALL BACK HOME HENRY’S POV The morning air inside the hotel room was quiet and still, the kind of silence that makes you want to move slowly and hold on to every moment. Sunlight filtered softly through the pale curtains, casting golden stripes over Eva’s bare shoulder where her hair spilled across the pillow. Her breathing was slow, peaceful. I didn't want to move, didn’t want to wake her just yet. These quiet mornings were rare.I carefully reached for my phone from the bedside table, hoping not to disturb her. A few notifications blinked on the screen, most of them were muted from apps I barely checked. Then one caught my eye—a group message from my old workplace, the company I work at back in Los Angeles. The message had come from the top of the chain. Lucas.Attention: Mandatory Company EventThe words jumped out at me, followed by a time, date, and a location. It was set for two days from now, in Los Angeles. The part that really stuck with me was the line: "Mr. Lucas will address the team p
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Chapter: COUPLES DAY OUTHENRY’S POVThe morning light crept into our hotel suite through sheer curtains, soft and golden. I blinked awake to the quiet hum of the city far below, and for a moment, I wasn’t sure where I was. Then I turned my head and saw her.Eva.Her head rested against my shoulder, dark lashes brushing her cheek. Her bare arm draped across my chest, and her breath rose and fell in a slow, steady rhythm. Last night played back in flashes—her laugh against my neck, the way her fingertips had moved across my skin, the softness of her kiss, the quiet moans in the dark. Our wedding night had been everything I dreamed of. Gentle, slow, deep. Not rushed or messy, but filled with care. She gave herself to me, and I tried to make sure she felt safe in my arms. I remembered how she whispered my name, how her eyes closed in surrender, how she held on to me like she didn’t want to let go.I looked at her now and wondered what was going on inside her mind.Because even with all that, something still felt
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Chapter: TIME OFF TOGETHER EVA'S POVParis sparkled beneath us as the plane descended, a stretch of golden lights beneath a dark velvet sky. Henry squeezed my hand, eyes dancing with excitement.“We’re here,” he whispered, kissing my knuckles. “Our honeymoon.”I smiled, but it didn’t reach my eyes.At the hotel, we were led to a suite that looked like it belonged in a romance movie. Soft lighting, rose petals scattered across crisp sheets, and the faint scent of vanilla in the air.Henry came up behind me as I stood by the balcony, arms wrapping gently around my waist.“You okay?” he asked.I nodded. “Yeah. Just taking it all in.”He turned me around slowly, hands on my hips. “You’re my wife now,” he said with a soft smile. “I still can’t believe it.”He kissed me—slow and full of emotion. His lips moved over mine, and I kissed him back, letting myself be drawn into the warmth of the moment.We undressed between kisses and quiet laughter, fingers trailing over skin like whispers. There was no rush, no frenzy. J
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