Mag-log in"Isla," he called, his voice brutally stern, "you know it was a terrible mistake that shouldn't have happened in the first place. You're my best friend's daughter and he has entrusted you to my care for Pete's sake!" "Is that your excuse? But that doesn't mean we can't feel something for each other," I retorted, my voice rising. "You kissed me back, Robert. You didn't stop me; infact, you seemed to enjoy it!" Isla's dad had entrusted her to Robert Hardy, his best friend. His goal was for Isla to learn the core of handling business under the scrutiny and watchful eyes of a dear and very trusted old friend, who was to become Isla's mentor, and guardian, but Isla only saw this as an opportunity to finally be able to pursue the strikingly handsome man she has had a huge crush on ever since her young girly heart knew what it meant to feel. As she settles into Robert's world as his office assistant, sparks ignite dangerously between them as a forbidden steamy romance evolves. Their secret office affair faces a huge threat from Robert's manipulative and materialistic Ex, who also works as his manager. Amidst the uncertainty, Isla comes face-to-face with the heart wrenching secret of her very dear Robert. As she confronts this secret, her heart breaks into a million pieces on who Robert Hardy truly is. Isla also brutally finds out the most unbelievable truth about her always busy and hardworking parents. How does Isla handle the emptiness she feels, and the bile life threw directly at her face?
view moreISLAIt's been two years.Two years and five months actually.A lot had happened in those times. A lot that I hadn't initially planned. First, I ran a two year programme in finance management at Harvard Business school. I'd done more than I ever thought I could. Maybe because I wanted to live up to my parent's expectations because of course, they'd sacrifice so much for me.My graduation had been surreal. Hailey was there, cheering me on like I'd as well just gotten to a height no one else had. My parents had also flown in from Dublin. They'd even organized a party for me. And of course, they hadn't talked down on Hailey.But then, personally, I didn't think I'd ever felt more fulfilled in my life. It felt like I finally had clarity, and was seeing life through a different lens.Currently, Hailey and I are on vacation in Hawaii. We had even rented a cabin for just the two of us.After graduating, my parents had asked if I wanted to go with them to Dublin, but I'd told them I'd think
ISLAEvery passing day, I tried not to think about him.But still, when my phone beeped with a notification, I found myself diving for it, hoping it was a text from Robert. When I heard the sound of a car, I immediately thought it was Robert coming to find me, to apologize and ask me to come back. And despite all the resolve I thought I'd made, I knew I would have forgiven him if he asked. I knew I would have gone back with him if he asked me to.But then, I needed to move on from him. Obviously, Robert had. He and Bryan could really be all over the moon right now that I was gone from their lives.So, I tried not to think about the way he used to kiss me. The intensity with which he used to make love to me. The way he smiled sweetly when he talked to me. I tried not to think of all of it, but I just couldn't. Little things seemed to get me deeply in thoughts about the man I'd told myself over and over that I was done with.But was I really done?Could I ever forget Robert? Could I
MIAI woke up with a pounding headache—the kind that felt like my skull was just about to crack open. As I stretched and let out a wide yawn, I could still taste the whisky in my mouth. My eyes squinted at the sunlight that enveloped my room.How had I ended up so drunk last night?And seriously, how had I gotten home by myself?Somehow, I couldn't remember that particular detail. Had Robert seriously brought me home? Or had I managed to drive myself back?I reached out sleepily for my phone on the nightstand, still trying to blink away the grogginess I was feeling.10:03 AM?How the hell had I slept for so long?What sort of whisky did Robert keep in his house. I've had drinks way worst in the past, and never had I ended up this hungover. As I sat up, I tried to go over the previous evening again, but the headache was a roadblock. I couldn't get past the pounding in my head. Somehow, that was all my brain could focus on.As I unlocked my phone, I frowned. There were several missed ca
ROBERTI'd known the moment her palm swept hard across my face that she'd found out the truth.She'd finally come to know that part of me I'd kept away from her. That part of me I'd tried to keep buried away, because I knew it would break her. And yet, that's what I'd ended up doing —breaking her to a point of no return. I was sure of that. Isla was gone from my life.My chest ached badly in a way I couldn't explain. I deserved it. All the heartache, all the stinging pain that was grinding my heart at that moment, I deserved all of it and maybe even more.A slap wasn't even enough punishment for what I'd done to the woman that constantly looked at me with so much love and adoration. I'd fucked up big time.I couldn't even go after her. I stood still, my towel still wrapped firmly around my waist, my hair still dripping with water.But then, how had she found out?My phone suddenly buzzed on the nightstand. I reached it in two long strides. When I picked it up, the screen was lit with
ISLAI sat by the window staring mindlessly at the buildings that blurred past us. Robert sat just beside me at the back seat, busy with something on his phone, while the chauffeur headed for the hotel room he said he'd checked in.I still felt slightly sore from the love making we'd just had, but
ROBERTI'd just had a brief meeting with Bryan and Mia in my office and we'd concluded on when to organize the next meeting with our investors and pretty soon, I was alone in my office.I reached the the desk phone and dialed Isla's desk, but she didn't receive the call. I wondered if she was alrea
ISLABy the time I returned back to my office, my pulse hadn't slowed down even for a bit. My hands felt clammy, the dress I wore suddenly felt like it was too tight and trying to choke the air out of me. I dropped stifly into the chair with a thud, still desperately trying to slow my racing heart.
MIAI was marching towards the logistics department, while cursing Robert under my breath. Maybe, just maybe I Iet him use me too much. Yes. As much as I knew, Robert only enjoyed using me. To him, I was some sort of a means to an end. This was the honest truth I always tried to ignore, but I just






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