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Chapter Forty-Eight – Hiding From Eros
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Anacá I stood transfixed to the spot, watching Eros enter with his luggage. He looked so tired, with dark circles around his eyes. But it was the ominous look on his face that made me apprehensive. Why was he angry with me? Shouldn’t I be the angry one here? “What a pleasant surprise, Eros? You gave us a fright. Why didn’t you call to inform us of your arrival?” Aunt Charlene hugged him while I stood watching them, unable to welcome him like my aunt did. “I didn’t get the time to call. I returned from a work trip and came here.” He gave me a scornful look, as if holding me responsible for his hectic schedule. Who asked him to come here? He could have enjoyed himself at his house with his wh*res. “Oh, do you want dinner?” Aunt Charlene led him to my bedroom before I could stop her. “No, thank you, Aunt Charlene. I had it on the flight. I’ll just sleep. Sorry to bother you so late in the night.” He followed her with his luggage, totally ignoring me. I just waited for Aunt Charlene
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ErosWe sped down the familiar roads towards my apartment in LA, close to Escapade, an elite club on Flower Street, near Downtown LA. It was my close friend Maddox Laurier’s flagship venture in LA and our popular meeting place. I had always felt a close connection to LA since the day I came here with my dad on a work trip. Meeting the gang had been a coincidence, but we bonded more over the years, and now, they were my only friends. I didn’t make friends easily, but these were an exception, apart from my childhood friend Zion Concorde. With women, it was completely need-based. I hardly spoke to them. It was therefore shocking that I melted so easily to Anacá and her smashing marriage proposal. No wonder I was suffering the after-effects. I should have known she treated me as a rebound. Her heart would always beat for the ass*ole, Josh Hemmingway. It irked me a lot, especially after seeing how his gifts adorned her aunt’s house. It was obvious they meant a lot to her. Ever since my
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Anacá DuVernay's POV“Why are we here, Anacá?” My best friend, Jessica, looked around the jewelry store we stepped into. She had no idea what was going on in my mind. It was something I hadn’t shared with anyone yet, not even with her. “I’m buying a ring for Josh.” I browsed through the collection before us, ignoring the jaw-dropped look on Jess’s face. Josh Hemmingway was the one my dad, Charles DuVernay, had chosen for me to marry. Although I didn’t love him, I had accepted him reluctantly. With my dad’s health slipping day by day, I had no choice but to keep him happy. He was the only family I had after my mom, Ana DuVernay, passed away four years ago. I didn’t want him to suffer a third cardiac arrest, as it would surely be fatal for him.The sales attendant catered to my low budget and showed me a few options. I chose a sapphire one for Josh, not because he loved blue, but because it was the cheapest. Jess came out of her trance and grabbed hold of my hand. “Don’t do it, Anacá
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AnacáIn an instant, he grabbed my hand and pulled me up while his eyes held my gaze. I drowned in his hypnotic orbs, his touch causing my heart to skip a beat. “S-sir?” Josh’s startled cry brought me out of my dazed state and I broke the eye contact. Who was Josh’s sir? I turned to see the pale look on both Josh and Jordynn’s faces, and realization dawned on me. Was this man their boss? My first reaction was to flee, but with his iron-like grip on my hand, I couldn’t even budge an inch, let alone flee. “Is this what you do in my absence? Lunchtime was over five minutes ago. Where’s the weekly report for the Calligaris Project, Mr. Hemmingway?” My cheeks burned with embarrassment, realizing my folly. What had I done? I had proposed to my cheating boyfriend’s boss in front of the entire office. At that moment, I wanted the earth to open up so I could jump in and never emerge again!“Sir, I was about to report when Anacá arrived...” His boss held up his hand to stop his banter. “I
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AnacáI tried hard to get a grip on myself. I was sure Eros could hear my heart pounding in its cage, ready to explode. “What?” I swallowed and straightened my spine to face him with confidence. All I needed to do was apologize for my mistake and escape. But sitting opposite to him, with his hawk-like gaze pinned on me, taking in every move of mine, I lost my mind. My eyes swept over him. He looked even more handsome in the sun-kissed restaurant than he did at his office. High cheekbones, a perfectly chiseled face, and full lips that could tempt an angel to sin. The way he filled out his suit made me imagine what kind of perfect body he was hiding underneath. “We can go over to my place if you need privacy.” His voice was laced with amusement, and for a moment, I felt he was playing a game with me. It brought me to my senses, and I focused my eyes on his face instead. My eyes widened, realizing what he had just suggested. I had to correct him right now. “No, I’m not interested. I m
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Anacá The moment I opened the door, my dad stormed in with an annoyed scowl on his face. I stepped back and watched him warily. Did he know what I had done? What would I tell him if he asked? Obviously, I would be honest with him. I couldn’t entertain Josh’s request and hide his fault.“So, you’re here. We have been waiting for you at Jeremy’s place.” He scowled more as he went straight to the living room. “Since when have you become so irresponsible, Anacá?”“No, dad. I..” Before I could think of an answer or close the door, another car stopped in our driveway, and Josh’s parents emerged. My mouth hung open, realizing what was in store for me now. How would I face them? What would I tell them?Picking up my phone, I quickly typed a message to Josh.Your parents are at our house to grill me. I’ll be totally honest.–Anacá.My phone instantly pinged with a reply from Josh. It didn’t look like he was focused on his job.Don’t tell them about Jordynn. It’s an urgent request–Josh. I roll
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Anacá My dad was still in his room, and I trudged over to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Even after an hour, when Dad didn’t emerge, I was worried. Was everything fine? He never slept so much when his favorite match was going on.I went up to his room and peered in. Thankfully, he was still lying on his bed. I walked over to his side to see him breathing hard with beads of perspiration on his forehead.“What’s wrong, Dad? Are you feeling unwell?” My heart constricted with panic to see him in this condition. It seemed my worst fear was coming true.“I can’t breathe, Anacá.” His choked whisper brought me out of my daze, and I picked up the phone to call 166 for an ambulance.“I’ll take you to the hospital, Dad. Please hold on. Nothing will happen to you.” Tears of helplessness stung my eyes. It was the same situation I had faced before. No, I couldn’t break down. In five minutes, I was ready when the doorbell buzzed.I rushed forward to open the door. The pre-meds had arrived, and I le
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Anacá The door opened, and Josh strode in with a smile, immediately making me wary. Why was he in such high spirits when I was dying a slow death here? He turned to wait for someone outside the door, and I peered out to check who it was. Had he brought Jordynn along with him? It would be such a tremendous insult to my dad and his parents. But mostly, it would be an insult to me.However, instead of Jordynn, it was none other than Eros Nikolaou who walked up the porch and into the house!The moment he came in, his eyes held me captive. I gasped with horror as his fiery gaze burned through my skin. He seemed furious with me, as if I had committed a crime. My glance fell on his finger, and my heart stopped for a second. I could see my sapphire ring still on his finger! I couldn’t breathe. My eyes went up to meet his angry, brooding gaze.However, Josh seemed unaware of the chaos he had invited. Why did he? Couldn’t he just speak to his parents instead?There was a shocked silence all ar
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ErosWe sped down the familiar roads towards my apartment in LA, close to Escapade, an elite club on Flower Street, near Downtown LA. It was my close friend Maddox Laurier’s flagship venture in LA and our popular meeting place. I had always felt a close connection to LA since the day I came here with my dad on a work trip. Meeting the gang had been a coincidence, but we bonded more over the years, and now, they were my only friends. I didn’t make friends easily, but these were an exception, apart from my childhood friend Zion Concorde. With women, it was completely need-based. I hardly spoke to them. It was therefore shocking that I melted so easily to Anacá and her smashing marriage proposal. No wonder I was suffering the after-effects. I should have known she treated me as a rebound. Her heart would always beat for the ass*ole, Josh Hemmingway. It irked me a lot, especially after seeing how his gifts adorned her aunt’s house. It was obvious they meant a lot to her. Ever since my
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Anacá I stood transfixed to the spot, watching Eros enter with his luggage. He looked so tired, with dark circles around his eyes. But it was the ominous look on his face that made me apprehensive. Why was he angry with me? Shouldn’t I be the angry one here? “What a pleasant surprise, Eros? You gave us a fright. Why didn’t you call to inform us of your arrival?” Aunt Charlene hugged him while I stood watching them, unable to welcome him like my aunt did. “I didn’t get the time to call. I returned from a work trip and came here.” He gave me a scornful look, as if holding me responsible for his hectic schedule. Who asked him to come here? He could have enjoyed himself at his house with his wh*res. “Oh, do you want dinner?” Aunt Charlene led him to my bedroom before I could stop her. “No, thank you, Aunt Charlene. I had it on the flight. I’ll just sleep. Sorry to bother you so late in the night.” He followed her with his luggage, totally ignoring me. I just waited for Aunt Charlene
A Reckless Alliance - Falling For My Billionaire Boss Chapter Forty-Eight – Hiding From Eros
Anacá I unloaded the grocery items from Aunt Charlene’s car and carried them inside the house. “Oh, you’re here already. Did you get a discount?” asked Aunt Charlene as she made dinner for us. “Yes. Only 10%.” I dumped everything on the kitchen counter, and Aunt Charlene checked them. “I’ll freshen up and join you.” I walked away to my room absent-mindedly. It had been almost two weeks since I had left Eros. Apart from the few missed calls and messages, there had been no contact from him. I was too hurt to respond to his calls or messages earlier. But now, my heart and mind felt hollow. I was living like an automaton, doing things I was told to do. It seemed I had left my heart and mind in Athens. Eros didn’t care. He hadn’t even bothered to know where I was. Aunt Dana and Uncle Jeremy were the only ones who cared. They didn’t let me travel alone after seeing my condition. I could hardly walk. Thankfully, they didn’t ask me a single question and escorted me to Aunt Charlene’s ho
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ErosI fixed him a steely stare, not believing him at all. “Her car is here. So stop the act, Hemmingway.” My insides were on fire, and my hands itched to throttle the guy. Who was he bluffing?He gave me a twisted smirk. “Yes. She parked her car here and left with my parents. Search the house if you don’t believe me.” Of course, I didn’t believe him. I knew Anacá had nowhere to go. I grabbed his neck, leaning towards him menacingly. The smirk disappeared from his face, and he looked a little scared, gasping for breath. “I don’t f*cking believe you. I’ll definitely search the house.”“I’m not lying. She has left you forever!” The smirk was back, and I tightened my hold on his neck. A feeling of dread coursed through my body now. What if he was right?“Oh, really? I know her. She can’t.” I released him and shoved him aside to barge into the house. I would find her at all costs. She was my legally wedded wife, and she couldn’t hide from me for long. I somehow had the feeling Josh Hemmi
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ErosDad closed his eyes and took a deep breath. “Enriquez is mentally unstable. From birth, he has been suffering from several impulse control disorders. When he was young, he resorted to bullying and stealing. Then it was bullying and alcohol. With therapy, we got rid of his illnesses, but he started gambling. No amount of therapy could help him this time. We tried to get him off gambling, and he developed schizophrenia. In the last twenty years, it became worse, more so after he went bankrupt. He stopped his treatment, and now he’s usually lost in a world of hallucinations. Dad and I had taken care of him since the day he was born. I promised dad I would take care of him all my life. I couldn’t break my promise now, Eros.” I sighed, feeling distressed. “Will you take care of him even after knowing he has killed grandpa?” Dad sighed and shook his head. “He hasn’t killed Dad.” I gaped at him for a minute. “What are you saying, Dad? Uncle Enriquez has admitted to his crime. He had
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Eros“This is between me and my brother, Eros. Stay away,” yelled my uncle desperately. “Then why are your sons here? I have the whole footage of the three of you, threatening, abusing, and forcing Dad to sign the property over to you. Do you realize what will happen if we hand the evidence to the cops?” The wish to throttle him was too much, but I calmed myself down. I had to deal with this properly. It was the only way to teach my uncle a lesson. Amadeus rolled his eyes and walked away. “I played no part in this. It was all Dad and Victor’s game. I was a mere spectator, bro.” “Wait, Amadeus. I can acquit you only if you give your statement against them? You have witnessed the entire thing.” He looked torn, yet nodded. “Yes, I will if that stops Dad from terrorizing innocent family members who help him.” “You, basta*d! I’m ashamed to call you my son. Now it will be your turn to die,” yelled my uncle, striding towards his son. “Stop right there, Uncle Enriquez.” I lunged forward
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Eros I gaped at my lawyer for a second. “I don’t have a choice. My uncle threatened my dad, and he handed half the company shares over to him. Now he’s an equal shareholder, and he wants access to the business.” “You shouldn’t concede. You’re the owner, Mr. Nikolaou. I think you should revise your Shareholder/Founder Agreement first. Still, I would advise you not to give them enough power in the company. Treat them as employees and have them sign the Employment Agreement like all the other employees. In case of a breach, you can drag them to court.” “Yes, I was thinking of doing the same. I’ll call a Board Meeting to discuss this with the members before deciding.” “I would still advise you against it. In the meantime, you must check up on your father. Maybe he’s under some sort of pressure. Why else would he sign his dream company, his hard work away to his evil brother?” I nodded. “Yes, I was suspicious, too. Maybe I’ll give him a surprise visit today.”“I can accompany you, Mr.
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ErosThe moment I drove through the gates of my house, I knew something was wrong. The guards stole glances and avoided eye contact with me. I parked my car and walked inside, only to see the guards at the front door busy talking. “What’s going on? Why aren’t you attentive today?” I barked at them, my mood worse now. Startled, they turned to look at me as if they had seen a ghost! Were they so busy with themselves that they hadn’t seen my car enter? “Oh, good afternoon, Mr. Nikolaou!” gasped one. “G-good afternoon, sir. We were attentive all morning,” said the other. “Did anyone visit since I left last night?” I watched them minutely, noticing their hesitation. “No, sir. No one arrived, but Mrs. Nikolaou left with her pet dog and luggage this morning.”My heart sank, although I had expected it. I was an ass for leaving her last night. Maybe I should have broken into her room and patched things up with her. I tried to stop myself from reacting, although the news shattered me tot
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Eros“Why do we have to give up on our dreams and business, Dad? You’ve worked hard to build it from scratch. So what if we’re adopted? Grandpa had signed it to us.” I paced the office in a fit of rage. This was an injustice, and my dad was supporting it wholeheartedly. Dad gave me a pleading look. “You still don’t get it, do you? Enriquez will kill you and Anacá. Do you want to lose your lives for the business? You have Krypton, don’t you? It’s not like you’ll be on the streets without Emerald.” I stopped and sat down beside him, ready for war. “I’ll file an FIR against him. I’ll hire bodyguards, but I refuse to give up on what’s rightfully mine. Why did you bend, Dad? You should have discussed with me before signing off the company shares to them.” He sighed and shook his head, looking at least ten years older, helpless and defeated. I had never seen my dad in this light. He was a born fighter. “I panicked, Eros. I can’t afford to lose you.” I sighed too. I could understand his
