LOGINYvette's POVOn getting to my room, I noticed a whole lot of things that had changed. Firstly, among the series of shopping trips I had gone on, I saw a dress I was sure I didn't pick for myself on the bed. The closet had changed into something more professional and elegant rather than something casual and simple, even though the said simple dresses were expensive.The door creaked open and Mira walked in with a few maids behind her."Hold on," she instructed them before walking towards the vanity.Not that it was a proper vanity, but…I noticed what the maids were pulling in was a brand new vanity. Beige and gold in design that complemented the interior of the room. With the help of a few maids, she moved the old one out, then substituted it with the new one.While they took the old one away, she sat at the vanity. A drawer was partitioned for makeup products and all… I didn't even understand what was going on, nor did she care to explain."Is Knox expecting someone that would be in
Knox's POVI watched in utter amusement as her cheeks flushed, making her freckles more prominent. It was strange how she looked adorable when pissed or embarrassed. She scoffed in response, which was funny because that bracelet should have been a ring on her left middle finger."You're just not worth it!"She pulled her wrist forcefully from my hold and slammed the door behind her, leaving only her scent behind. I couldn't help but smile to myself.I glanced at her plates, recalling her voluntary submission. I doubted she knew what she was saying though. Regardless, saying I saw that coming — especially this soon — was a lie.Mira walked in shortly after Yvette left to clear the table. I had already warned her about being too free with Yvette and letting her do something as mischievous as swimming naked, so I let her do her job without reprimanding her. As soon as she left, I pulled a book from my drawer.It had plain beige pages and had stayed with me from my childhood… I turned to
Yvette's POVI hadn't been able to sleep peacefully after that night. Every time the door creaked open, I braced myself for what Knox was about to say or do to me. However, Knox never knocked or asked me to see him except this particular morning."Do you know what he wants to see me for? Is," I blinked, shoving the loose strands from my messy bun behind my ears, "is it about the pool?""I honestly don't know what it is about, Yvette, but all I can say is that he didn't seem pissed whatsoever."I squeezed my gown tighter without even realising it until Mira pointed it out."Where is he?""In his study. He is also waiting for you to start breakfast—"I sneezed."Sorry?" I apologised."You're so nervous and it's obvious," she noted casually."How am I supposed to feel when Knox is waiting for me to begin his breakfast? Is he asking me to dine with him?""Technically—""Is that his way of saying sorry after throwing me out and stopping me from writing to my mother?""Maybe—""Does he even
Knox's POVI had been watching her more closely ever since I made the decision to edit the contract. Even in my wildest imagination, I never pictured her that desperate that she'd even stage an accident just to end up in the hospital.I had gotten back from the second location when I found Dave already waiting in my study for me."You got me worried!" He sighed the moment I walked in. "You could have taken me or someone else with you, you know?"I didn't respond.I took a seat and twirled on it, only stopping to stretch my neck and flex my joints from all the exhaustion."It was a long drive and nothing had to look different," I replied lazily.His gaze lingered on me as though he wasn't planning on buying what I had just said. I didn't explain further though. It was all he needed to know."How is she?""How is she?" I repeated, a little surprised by the look of concern in his eyes.He cursed under his breath, resting both hands on my desk desperately before taking a seat opposite fro
Yvette's POVThe rest of the day felt cold. Just like two days ago. I couldn't eat or sleep… All I could do was stare directly at the wall in utter realisation of how doomed I was.Surprisingly, Knox hadn't gotten back home yet, which could also confirm what Dave had said earlier. That he was moving my mum to a second location all thanks to me. Or maybe, he was home, but I was that absent from reality not to notice.It was currently dark and more than enough for my tears to run dry on my cheeks. Nothing felt enticing anymore and for the first time I understood in the most brutal way how to survive this misfortune.I just had to obey. Do whatever is instructed and try not to run faster than my shadow.A synonym for defeat, if I wasn't wrong."Yvette?" I heard her voice behind me if it wasn't for the one hundredth time already. "You haven't had much to eat recently and the doctor strictly warned you against this. You haven't even moved a lot from that position with your back against the
Yvette's POVI woke up to a continuous beeping sound and white walls. I sat up, taking in the strong smell of drugs before memories of what had happened flooded my mind. How I ended up in the hospital was something I didn't recall, though.I checked my arm to see it had been wrapped in a bandage. I blinked… glimpses of how I fell coming into play.I quickly tossed the covers to the side when I recalled exactly what I wanted and how I had planned this out carefully. However, the doctor chose that moment to make an entrance, shunning me from leaving the bed.“You seem to have been under a lot of stress and your body hasn't fully recovered since the blood donation. You need to be more careful, Miss Yvette,” he said, carefully inspecting my arm and the drip.Shit!Was it that serious that I had to end up with a drip? Well, it had almost finished, so I could wait.“How's my mum doing?”“Worry about yourself, would you?”His gaze lingered longer than it should, letting me see genuine concer
Knox's POV She didn't utter a word. Not that she even met my gaze so I didn't hold back this time.“Fucking tell me why you did it!” I demanded.She shuddered under the sound of my voice. Swallowing the agony deep in my throat, I pulled the tie and removed my jacket, all in an attempt to calm my
Yvette's POVI kept my gaze glued to the ground until I summoned up enough courage to look at him. Besides anger was the look of disgust I was sure I had towards him the first time he made mention of the tests. I couldn't help but wonder how my mum would react to all of this if a stranger had this
Yvette's POVI went to bed barely eating what I was served for dinner. The worst part was that I still couldn't sleep. My mind and whole body were set on expecting the worst from Knox. Despite Mira being friendly and all, I still didn't forget that she was one of his very loyal puppets. Had she tol
Yvette's POVI jerked away from him before he could ask again.“Are you—”“I'm fine,” I scrambled, trying to catch my breath. “Thanks.”With that, I ran off to the restroom. With both hands on the sink for support and my heart raging as though it was going to explode in my chest, I exhaled longer t







