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CARLA. I steeled my heart and walked away from Caspian. It took my all to not look back when all I wanted to do was listen to him… to believe that things between us could work out. But could they?I had been in this situation before. In the past, when I dated Brian, his family didn’t accept our relationship. His mother did all she could to break us apart. And of course, Brian didn’t stand up for me. I tried my best to be strong, but what was the point of fighting for the relationship when the one who was supposed to be protecting you wasn’t doing anything?He told me to be patient and that I would be accepted in the long run. But the insults became too much… Being constantly reminded that I wasn’t good enough... being looked down upon because of my background. And Brian did nothing to protect me from those insults. He just wasn't man enough, or maybe he couldn't stand up to his family back then. Eventually, I ended things after realising I couldn’t rely on anyone in this life.
ELENA.“Don’t worry, my dear. Caspian is my son, I know him more than he knows himself. He can’t disappoint his family. He will come around,” Brianna Gray said. “My son will marry you just like we promised.” I scoffed internally. Marry me? I didn’t really care about this marriage thing. After all, I had everything I could ever have... Parents who adored me and a brother who would give his life for me. I was spoiled rotten, something a man could ever do for me. What more could I ask for?I only played along with the marriage thing because I didn’t want to disappoint my family. I was going to turn it down later, and I knew they would agree because they loved me so much. But then I met her… The woman with a very familiar face. My worst nightmare. My heart almost jumped out of my throat the night I met her. Her face… her tanned skin and large hazel eyes. That silky, dark hair, although short, reminded me of someone very close to me. Someone I didn't want to lose. Someone I wasn't
CASPIAN. “My man is waiting.” Carla’s words replayed in my head like a cruel song. I clenched my hands, glancing down the hallway where she had disappeared, my heart squeezing like an ironclad hand had been wrapped around it. Was she really with Brian now? How the hell did that happen?My jaw tightened. I wanted to stop her from leaving… but I changed my mind. She was still angry with me. It would take some time to calm her down, knowing her temper. But…Fuck. I ran a hand through my hair, my chest feeling like someone had set my insides on fire. I could still feel her on my fingers… the taste of her lips… her scent. I couldn't get enough of her. And I couldn't give her to someone else... Jealousy reared its ugly head at the thought. If she was really with Brian, I had to break that up immediately. She could only be mine. “Sir, there you are. I’ve been looking for you,” Mateo’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I turned, frowning deeply. “What’s up?”“Mrs Gray called. She
CARLA. I tried my best to stay away from Caspian. Made sure I didn’t open the door when he came knocking at my apartment. Made sure he couldn’t get in touch with me via phone. And I even went on a business trip just to avoid seeing him. I went through all that trouble, only to give in within a few seconds of his touch. Earlier, when I arrived at the auction, I met someone from my past. Brian Fletcher. We had dated for a while when I was in college, but that relationship couldn’t last. Firstly, my studies were my priority at that time. And secondly, back then, I was just an orphan with no strong background. So, Brian’s family disapproved of our relationship. It had been years since we broke up, and although I had seen him from afar during business seminars, this was the first time he had talked to me. He came to greet me and asked if he could be my plus one at the event, claiming to have lost his invitation at the last minute. I didn’t believe him, but I agreed anyway. When we
CASPIAN. A murmur rippled through the crowd, and Carla glanced up at the VIP section, her glare making me gulp. She was pissed… but I wasn’t about to lose to my rival who was trying to impress my girl.“Wow, I never expected the auction to have such a great start. Five million dollars going once…”Silence fell over the place. Brian was simply quiet, not making any move. He turned his head, looked up and smirked like he had gotten what he wanted. Bastard… he had been provoking me all this while. I doubt he even wanted to buy that collection. But I didn’t mind spending five million if it meant I could soften Carla’s heart. “Going twice…” the host announced. “And sold! Our anonymous bidder in the VIP section is the new owner of Queen Layla’s jewelry set. Congratulations!" A round of applause echoed in the hall, but my eyes were fixed on the woman who stopped looking up. She got to her feet and walked out, her face unreadable. I got to my feet, wanting to follow her. This was my ch
CASPIAN. “Mr Gray, the item you were looking for will be sold at today’s charity auction event,” my assistant, Mateo Williams, reported, stopping my chaotic train of thought. “I’ve confirmed with the organisers.” It had been a week since I’d heard from Carla. I went to her office, but I was told she had gone on a business trip. She still didn’t want to talk to me despite trying to get in touch with her using other means. I sent her emails, sent her texts on me-ssenger, called using strange numbers, but still, she ignored me. I had apologised to her via text for my mother’s behavior, but she still didn’t want to talk to me. I even sent an official apology letter to her email, but I got no response. For the first time in my life, I felt lost. My chest felt stuffy, my heart aching with the possibility of Carla not speaking to me forever. I understood why she was angry. I didn't clear up things with my parents before taking that step with her. And my mother had no right to treat he