(Akira’s POV).It had been three days since I last heard from Sebastian. I hoped it would be like that till I get back to Emerald City. I needed the space between us, especially after that intense kiss we had at the club before.That horrible incident was still invading my mind at night, making me feel uneasy when I was around him.I would be lying to admit in saying it meant nothing. I thought it did not but for a disgusting reason I could not understand, it had bothered me much. It felt like an unforgivable sin to let him invade my mouth and devoured my tongue and lips like he owned me!I was embarrassed to admit to myself that I had accidentally kissed him back. No one should know that and I would deny that fact!“You look stunning” my mind came back to reality as I heard David’s voice again.I smiled at him and held his arm as we walked towards the entrance of the hotel, “Likewise. You look great. All eyes on you tonight, I guess”He chuckled and whispered, “And my eyes only on o
(Akira’s POV).I would be lying to say I was not touched by what David had just done to me. A song dedication to me from a famous violinist? It was surreal.I had butterflies in my tummy hearing him struck the first note with his violin. He was beautiful.Henry was at times clearing his throat trying to get my attention. I was not at all listening to what he was saying. My eyes and mind were on the stage, staring at David who was playing his violin while taking glances at me.“Akira, hello” that voice!That bloody voice had disturbed my serene and peaceful moment of enjoying the beautiful song played by David. I clenched my fist into a ball and exhaled sharply. Trying my best to look calm, I faked a smile, “Hello, Sebastian”He stood next to me with a woman that I thought I have seen in some cover magazine. What was her name? Charlie? Carol? Cassie?“Surprise to see you here, Sebastian” I said while facing back to watch David finishing his first song. I then clapped my hands with the
(Akira’s POV).“You were amazing” I whispered to David after rescuing him from a crowd of his women fans. Of course, I was the object of envy by several women, giving me a cold stare and that look indicating I do not deserve to be with David. Typical.I was not at all bothered about it.“I owe you one” he whispered back and offered to take my hand, “Dance with me?”“I thought you would never ask” I took his hand and walked next to him towards the dance area. We were chatting about how well he played and he even offered to teach me to play violin again.David had no idea that I was good at it. At that juncture, I would just play along making him think I was interested in him, as a professional violin player of course.If he was truly the son of Maxim Costa, perhaps he would be useful to me in the future. Plus, the enemy of my enemy, is my friend. That was exactly what David was to me.Sebastian’s threat meant nothing to me! I was not at all intimidated by his warning signs.We were la
(Author’s POV).Feeling insecure, fear of losing and failure, were all playing on Suzanne’s head. It had been almost a week since she last saw Sebastian and she was getting impatient on his cold attitude towards her.So, she decided to play a little game to get his attention. A plan was on its way to get his attention.“Are we done yet?” Samuel looked at her with sadness in his eyes.She knew he did not like her much. The same feeling, she had for him.Suzanne was not happy when she found out her cousin was pregnant with Sebastian’s son eight years ago. The plan was for her to get pregnant herself with Sebastian’s child. Not Melina.For years, she had tried planning to carry Sebastian’s heir. But all plans failed as Sebastian was not sexually attracted to her. Suzanne had tried every way possible.Sebastian was just two steps ahead of her, at all times.So, she had made another plan. And this time she was sure to make it a success.“Shut up. Just do as you are told” she hissed at Sam
(Sebastian’s POV).I rushed to the Hospital after receiving a call from the housekeeper that my son had fainted. Again.Nothing else mattered other than the well-being of my son. I had left an important meeting to get to my son soonest possible. Dropping everything, not caring if I would lose an investor soon.Driving my car like a mad person, I had reached the Hospital with several traffic violation done. I was getting pretty famous with the police officer with my numerous traffic tickets.“Dr Kwan, how is he?” I was panting being out of breath as I had walked up the stairs instead of taking the elevator. No time could be wasted when it comes about my son.Dr Kwan poured me a glass of water and gestured for me to sit. I removed my jacket and loosen my tie before drinking.“He is resting. De-hydrated. Not looking good, Mr Strauss” the doctor sighed and shook his head, “I do not know what went wrong. The blood transfusion given to Samuel seemed not enough. We may need to increase the
(Akira’s POV).He got closer and whispered. “The memory was a blur. But if I could recall, she had eyes like my son. Different coloured eyes”I trembled feeling his warm breath on my earlobes. I could not look at him. I could not breath.Oh my God! Please, I hoped he won’t find out.“Do you.. do you have.. her name?” I swallowed my saliva and closed my eyes for a few seconds. In my mind, I prayed hard this was just some nightmare that I would wake up from a deep sleep.“I’m working on to remember the details” he lifted a finger and raised my chin gently, “Hypnosis. I have set an appointment. Perhaps, I could remember some things from the sessions”He raised his fingers to my cheeks and caressed it along my jaw. Teasing me, seducing me, I exhaled shakily being drowned by his touch. What was he doing to me?“Akira, come with me”“W-hat?”He chuckled and tuck a strand of my hair behind my ears. Gently, while brushing the back of his hand, barely touching me. Making me wanting him to do
(Akira’s POV).Hearing the call that came from a doctor about my son, I panicked. It was just an instinct that pushed me to chase after Sebastian.I was not thinking about how strange it would look like when Sebastian would later realised I was running with him. But I just wanted to know what happened to Samuel. I wanted to see my son, again.For a moment, I had forgotten everything, including that awkward conversation we had with Suzanne.That b*tch lied through her teeth. My grandfather’s birthday was not that coming weekend. It would not be due for another month!What was she planning to do?That lying scumbag was planning on something evil and I planned to find it out.Before that, I needed to find out on how I could help Sebastian to find a cure for my son. Why was Sebastian running like something bad was going to happen to Samuel? I hoped not.“Akira! Why are you following me?’ Sebastian’s voice made me halt in front of him. He looked at me and shook his head.“You did not tell
(Akira’s POV).“Hello. You must be Samuel, right?” I asked and smiled at him. I tried so hard to control my emotion and not burst out in tears like a mad woman.I could not bear to look at him lying down on the bed looking pale and weak. Did I cause this?Was this sickness coming from me? I remembered myself being a weak girl when I was little. Struggled to survive in society who looked down on my weak and chubby looking body.My parents had to bring me around to several hospital visits, finding ways to get me stronger. When my parents passed away, my uncle took me in to care for me. Knowing I was a weak kid, my aunt had bullied me. My cousin took advantage of my weakness and made me her personal slave.They treated me like I was beneath them. Even their dogs were well taken care of and given a bigger room than mine. I was like a tortured soul being forced to smile when we met my grandfather.They had threatened to hurt my grandfather if words got out that I was being bullied by them