Author's POV."Wow, that sounds exciting," Leonard chuckled darkly. "Can I help with anything?""The last time you attempted doing so, you ended up being the selfish bastard that you'll always be," Roman retorted, keeping the ring back in the box."I am not here as the boss' messenger. I am here as your friend," Leonard smirked, taking another bite of the apple. "I just wanna help, can't I do that?""No, you can't. I can handle this all on my own. I don't need anyone telling me the pros and cons of my plans. I have everything settled," Roman chuckled, then sucked in a deep breath.He opened the drawer by his side and put the engagement box carefully into it."I said that I didn't need your help, why are you still here?" Roman's lips curved downwards."Have you done the task that the boss told you to do?" Leonard asked. "I thought that you were here as my friend, why are you asking that?" Roman scoffed.Leonard's eyes were on the verge of rolling."Whatever. Just give me an answer to
Damien's POV.I gazed at him in surprise, confusion, and curiosity. Why would he think that I would join a cult for an investigation? That was absurd."I don't think that it would be a good idea to join an organization that's probably illegal. I don't want to taint my name. My reputation has been stained before and the results weren't good at all," I uttered, recalling Elise's past actions toward me.Sometimes, I pondered on how different she was at that time. She was filled with so much rage and hate towards me."It's not illegal," Mr Greg objected."If it weren't illegal then you wouldn't be whispering to me right now," I smirked at him. "I might want some closure to my secretary's murder case, but I don't want to complicate my life or my girlfriend's safety," I shook my head in refusal."Mr Sinclair, it's not like that," He said, making his voice a little louder. "The organization has bad people, just like this company, or are you telling me that everyone here is honest or good?"
Damien's POV.I kept the invitation card and my pen in my briefcase, then I closed it."Don't you think it's a crime to walk around with such a sexy ass?" A flattered smile appeared on my lips and I glanced at Elise. "I thought you were asleep," I smiled at her."No, I tried sleeping but I couldn't. But then, I turned and I saw your ass. It's quite amusing to stare at," She grinned, trying to hide the sadness that was still so visible in her eyes."Umm...I don't just want you to stare at it, a massage will do," I flirtily winked at her."I'll pass. I don't want to see your butt cheeks in my dreams," Her words made me laugh.I removed the towel over my shoulder and cleaned my body a bit. I decided to go to bed naked, without any intention of doing anything to her. She was still unhappy about the loss of her friend, sex would be completely inappropriate.I walked over to the bed and dropped the towel on the nightstand. I slipped into bed and placed my hand on her cheek."Since you can'
Author's POV.Damien gazed at Roman and had the urge to fulfill the words he said at the mortuary, but people were around them and it wouldn't be respectable or polite to start a fight in a funeral.'You chose the best time to come here, you scoundrel. But the day you try this in a more private place. I'm gonna fuck you up,' Damien thought, before looking away.The funeral was carried out and people began to leave one by one. Fortunately, Elise was ready to leave, unlike the day they laid their daughter to rest. As they proceeded out of the cemetery, Damien heard footsteps behind them."Elise,"Hearing Roman's voice made anger surge terribly through his veins. He was on the verge of losing his temper and punching Roman in the face.He silently regretted leaving his gun at home, because this seemed like the perfect moment to use it."Roman," Elise's voice emerged hoarsely."You must be going through a lot, just know that I'm always—" Damien knew what he was going to say next, so he in
Author's POV.Mercedes lowered her hand from her chest and nervously ran her finger over her fingernails as if searching for something invisible beneath them. She had never felt attracted to women, but with Elise, it was different. It started as a plan, but things changed when Mercedes realized that they had a lot of things in common.Mercedes also discovered what it meant to have someone who truly cared about her. Her parents might act caring, but that was far from the truth. They just wanted to make sure that she had a perfect life and lived up to the standards of the society.Elise might have had no idea who she was, but she showed more affection to Mercedes than those who claimed to care for her.'I'm in love,' Mercedes thought, and a smile shakily came on her lips.She didn't feel sad about her emotions. She only felt shocked that she stopped having feelings for Damien, so quickly."I can't believe this is happening to me," Mercedes touched her chest again and laughed. "This is
Author's POV."I don't understand" Mercedes said, her eyebrows creased in confusion.Nicola rolled her eyes and turned off the ignition of the car."When I say you're dumb, this is exactly what I'm talking about," Nicola, insulted Mercedes and received a glare from her. "Don't give me that look, I'm just saying the truth,""Just explain what you mean. If you're suggesting that I kill Damien, how is that going to be favorable to you?" Mercedes asked, giving her a puzzled look."Who's talking about killing anyone?" Nicola hissed. "I just asked a simple question. How far can you go to have Elise? But I believe that you've given me an answer since you're ready to even kill just to have her,""I'm not killing anyone. I have never killed someone before and I'm not planning to murder my first love. I just said that because your ways are bloody," Mercedes answered, resting her head on the car's window."Well, I wasn't going to tell you to kill Damien. But it would be nice for you to plan on h
Author's POV. Tears filled Elise's eyes and her heart began beating rapidly in her chest. It was thumping so loudly that she thought Damien would hear it, not like that was possible."Oh my God," Elise whispered in astonishment. "I can't believe this, I didn't expect this,""It's a surprise, you aren't supposed to expect it. However, you should've known that I wanted to spend my life with you and to do that, I need to make you my wife," Damien declared with a hopeful smile. "So, Elise Sinclair, will you become my wife and spend eternity with me?" Damien asked. "Of course, I'll marry you," Elise chuckled, extending her hand. "It's a big yes from me,"Damien exhaled sharply and a broad smile spread across his lips. He retrieved the ring from the engagement box and wore it on her finger.He quickly kept the box in his pocket and rose to his feet. Elise drew him into her embrace and crashed her lips on his. She didn't care if her lipstick smeared. She just wanted to kiss him passionat
Author's POV. Elise and Damien slept off on the couch, cuddling tightly. They had gotten tired of watching movies and decided to take a long nap.As they were sleeping, the doorbell rang. It rang again and Elise's eyes snapped open.She yawned and slowly sat upright. She rubbed her eyes gently, then yawned again.The doorbell rang for the third time and she stood to her feet."I'm coming," She muttered, dragging her feet towards the door. "Just a second,"Elise reached the door and opened it. A gasp left her lips when she saw Adaline and Jones. She had given their pictures to the security personnel at the gate some time ago, so they would allow them inside anytime they came over."Adaline, Jones," Elise laughed, spreading her arms for a hug. "Come here," "Elise," they smiled and quickly hugged her. They were so excited to see her and she was also happy to see them. They hadn't seen themselves for more than a year. Although they had communicated during Christmas last year, they sti