LOGINThe door flew open with such force that the crash continued ringing in my ears. Light from the hallway poured into the room, revealing a tall figure standing at the entrance. His features were hidden by the darkness behind him, leaving only his silhouette visible. For a moment, I couldn't make out what was happening. My vision was still blurry, and everything around me seemed to move in slow motion. I could barely keep my head up, but I noticed several men entering behind him. Before anyone could say a word, they moved towards the guards, knocking them aside and leaving the room in chaos. The stranger didn't seem interested in any of them. His attention was fixed on the man standing before me. He approached the boss from behind and delivered a hard kick that sent him stumbling forward. "Get away from her." The voice. I knew that voice. I tried desperately to focus, but my vision kept betraying me. "Young man, I think you've made a terrible mistake. This is a private—" He turn
The moment I stepped inside, the music hit me first. It was loud, almost deafening, with heavy beats that seemed to shake the floor under my feet. Colored lights flashed across the room, switching from blue to purple to red, lighting up the crowd in quick bursts before swallowing them in darkness again. The place was much bigger than I had imagined. A long bar stretched along one side, with people crowded around it, while others sat at scattered tables and private booths. A few people danced in the middle of the floor, completely lost in the music. Others stood in groups, laughing and shouting over the noise. There were couples everywhere, some barely caring who was watching. At one point, I even heard some muffled moans coming from one of the corridors. Goodness! I quickly looked away, my face burning. How could people be so comfortable doing such things in a public place? The air was heavy with perfume, alcohol, and something else I couldn't name. It made my head feel li
Finally, class was over. After what felt like the longest and most embarrassing day of my life, I couldn't describe how happy I was to finally leave college. In fact, I think this was the first time I had ever been this eager to get out of there. And who could blame me? Between the whispers, the stares, and the ridiculous questions, I'd had more than enough for one day. I couldn't walk past a group of students without feeling like they were talking about me. And to make things worse, three different people had walked up to me before the end of the day and asked how much I charged. How much I charged? Seriously, was that what my life had become? I tried my best to ignore them, but it wasn't easy when some people didn't even bother to lower their voices as I walked past. I also made sure to avoid Tina's gaze throughout the day. I knew she would have questions, and honestly, I wasn't prepared to answer any of them. I couldn't bring myself to look her in the eyes, especially
"Why did you come late today?" I raised my eyes to Alex. He was still standing beside my desk, looking at me like he had every right to question me. "Excuse me?" "You heard me." He tilted his head. "You always come before everyone else. What happened today?" I stared at him, wondering when he had become so interested in my daily life. "And don't tell me you've found someone to replace me already," he added with a chuckle. My expression changed. Was he serious? I hated how he kept poking into my business like we were still together. Who did he think he was? Just because we once dated didn't mean he had a say in my life. "That's none of your business, Alex." He raised his eyebrows. "I'm only asking a simple question." "And I don't owe you any explanation." I was losing my patience, and what annoyed me even more was that people were starting to look. A few students had stopped talking, and others were whispering to each other. Great. Just what I needed. I hated bein
I left the house in a hurry, wanting to put as much distance as possible between me and everything that had happened that morning. I checked my bag to make sure I hadn't forgotten anything, then headed to college. Honestly, I was already tired, and the day had barely started. Between Ariana's strange request, the mystery man, and everything else going on at home. I just wanted to get to class, see Tina, and forget about everything for a little while. By the time I arrived, morning assembly was over. Students were heading to their classrooms, and a few others stood around chatting. I rushed to my class, hoping the lecturer wouldn't notice me if the first lecture had already started. Thankfully, he hadn't arrived. I walked in, dropped my bag beside my desk, and went straight to my seat. "Good morning, Tina." She turned to me with a familiar smile. "Good morning, Kyra." I pulled out my chair and sat down. "So, how was your night?" she asked, giving me a teasing look. "I'm s
"Kyra!" My heart nearly jumped out of my chest. I froze. Oh God. For a moment, I couldn't move. My mind went straight back to what I'd just seen: the man, their whispers, the mop stick hitting the floor. Had she seen me? Did she know I'd been standing there? Is that why she's calling me? A thousand thoughts rushed through my head at once. What if she'd heard the mop fall? What if she'd caught a glimpse of me before I ran? What was I supposed to say if she asked? I swallowed hard. Was this how my morning was going to end? I imagined the worst. Ariana could easily accuse me of eavesdropping, and knowing her, she wouldn't let it go. She might even twist everything and make me look like the bad one. Would she tell Father? Would she throw me out of the house? I glanced down the hallway, wishing I could disappear. For a second, I thought about pretending I hadn't heard her. Maybe if I kept walking, she'd think I was too far away. It was a terrible idea, but I was too scared
Kyra’s POV By the time I reached the gate of our house, my legs weren't aching from the walk–only from the fear of being late.The sun had dipped lower. I could already picture my stepmother standing in the doorway. Ever since I lost my mother, life had been very difficult , and my stepmother made
Kyra's POV The bell rang!After the long day at college I began packing my notes into my bag pack. I didn't want to go home. God knows I didn't–but I had to if I didn't want my stepmother to punish me severely.She has given me a specific time to get home and I must not exceed the time. Even If I
Ethan POV“Pull off your clothes. Everything. Make sure there’s nothing left on you,” I said firmly.The memory of that day at college burned through my mind—the slap, the insult, the way she had called me a pervert in front of everyone. I had sworn then that I’d make her pay. And now, watching her
Kyra’s POV It was already two o clock, and I had to get home before four–or else I'd be skinned alive. Thank God Bella and I weren't in the same class; she won't even notice I hadn't been in class today. Besides, I was exhausted. I'd gone everywhere I knew and couldn't think of, yet I couldn't sti







