LOGINWILLOW'S POVI stepped into Ian's house slowly, my eyes scanning the space like I didn't belong there. I stepped into Ian's house slowly, my eyes scanning the space like I didn't belong there. Because maybe... I didn't. His hand was wrapped around mine, warm and firm, like he was afraid I might pull away if he loosened his grip. But I didn't. I couldn't.A small smile found its way to my lips despite everything. I never imagined I would be here again... with him. After everything I did after breaking him, not once, but twice. Wasn't this too easy. Wasn't he being too soft with me?I glanced up at him, my chest tightening. Ian had always been strong, guarded... untouchable. But now, he felt different. Open. Vulnerable.And it scared me. He suddenly stopped walking and turned to look at me. I froze. "What are you still thinking about?" he asked, his voice calm but searching. I quickly looked away."Nothing." A lie.His fingers gently lifted my chin, forcing me to meet his eyes. The mome
WILLOW'S POV"Help!" I banged on the elevator door, my fists trembling against the cold metal. My breathing was uneven, chest rising and falling too fast for comfort. The air felt suffocating. I couldn't take it anymore. "I don't do well in tight spaces," I muttered to myself, my voice shaking. "Especially not.....like this." Especially not with him."Is anyone out there?!" I shouted louder this time, desperation creeping into my tone."Could you shut up?" Ian's voice came out low and irritated. I froze for a second before turning around sharply. He was seated on the floor, his back resting against the wall like this was just another inconvenience.Calm. Unbothered. I stared at him in disbelief. How could he look so relaxed?"I'm trying to get us out of here," I snapped, my voice breaking slightly. I walked toward him before dropping to sit beside him, though I kept a bit of distance. "I can't stay here with you. I'll lose my mind."His lips curved into a faint smirk. "You didn't say
WILLOW’S POVAfter the meeting was over, I decided to leave this place before I'd get too attached with Ian again. The air in the room suddenly felt too heavy for me. Just being near him again after all these years was already messing with my head.I picked up my bag and turned toward the door. But I stopped. The thought hit me like a brick. I had sex after seven years… without even knowing.My heart started beating faster at the realization. I slowly turned around and looked at him again.Ian was sitting behind his desk, his head lowered as he focused on the notepad in front of him. He was writing something down calmly, like nothing unusual had happened between us.Like last night meant absolutely nothing. But the moment he noticed I wasn’t moving, he looked up. His eyes met mine. He sighed loudly, clearly annoyed."What now?" he asked. His tone was cold. Sharp. Like he didn’t have the patience for this conversation. I swallowed and took a step closer."What really happened last nigh
WILLOW'S POV I pulled my hands away when i felt a weird tingle. I sighed and looked around me. Raven walked up to me with a smile on his face. "Willow, it's been a while," he shook me. I nodded with a nervous smile on my face. I gulped. "Yeah, it's been so long." i replied. "It's good to see you again." I dont know why i felt so uncomfortable right now. Is it because of Ian? I noticed kim and Jenny walking towards us. I turned around and walked off. "Willow," Kim called, but i didn't say a word. I kept walking off. I got stopped by Daniel. I looked up at him. I sighed. "Why are you being so stubborn?" he asked. I rolled my eyes. "Well, i have a long contract with mr Kaede and i dont want to...." i sighed. "Come to my wedding," he said. I looked up at him. I sighed and looked away. "I dont want you," i replied. "Kim wants a flowery wedding and wanted you to do it for her. It's a big offer," he said. "Please. I really want her to be pleased on her wedding day," he pleaded. I sh
WILLOW’S POVToday is finally the day of the mask ball, and I’m already choked up at work. Fuck. I really hope I’d make it tonight.The shop was a complete mess today. Orders everywhere. Boxes stacked near the entrance, fresh flowers spread across the tables, ribbons, and wrapping paper scattered around. It felt like every single client decided today was the perfect day to order flowers.I felt like I was going to pass out.I moved from one table to another, checking arrangements and making sure everything looked perfect before it left the shop. At the same time, I had to instruct my workers on what to do."Make sure those lilies are trimmed properly," I told one of the workers whilst passing by.Then I rushed back to my office where more paperwork was waiting for me.I had to fill in some documents, approve delivery slips, and respond to messages from different companies that wanted their orders confirmed.My mind had been working nonstop since morning. I didn’t even have time to thi
WILLOW'S POV7 YEARS LATERI couldn't believe that many years had gone by so fast. Sometimes, when I sit down quietly and think about it, it feels like yesterday. But life didn’t stop for me, and I didn’t stop for it either. The good part is that I actually love where I am now. It took years of hard work, patience, and a lot of sacrifices to reach this point.Throughout these years, I've worked so hard. There were days when I barely slept because I had two jobs and college assignments waiting for me. But I kept going because I had a goal. I spent four years working for Raven's mom. She paid me well, and I was grateful for that opportunity. Every month, I saved as much money as I could. I didn’t waste anything. Even when I wanted to buy something nice for myself, I reminded myself why I started all this in the first place.Mom helped me with my tuition fees through college. Without her, I don’t think I would have made it. She kept telling me that one day, all the struggles would make s
WILLOW’S POVDoes he know? The question kept running through my head over and over again, refusing to stop. My eyes stayed locked on him, unable to look away even though every part of me was screaming to run. His face was the same. Older, rougher, colder, but the same. The same eyes. The same prese
WILLOW’S POVThe ambulance arrived soon enough. Paramedics rushed Wayne and Raven into separate trucks, their movements fast and urgent. I barely registered what was happening at first. My head was ringing too loudly, like everything around me was underwater. I noticed two of them suddenly turning t
WILLOW'S POVTwo weeks had gone by, and Ian hadn't returned home. But I'm not in their mansion anymore since Mom has returned. Kim's mom said I could visit anytime. I was not comfortable staying in my own house anymore.Now, my mind is running a marathon about Kane. Our story has been hell. When I
WILLOW'S POV "Willow....." I woke up to the sound of Ian's voice. I looked around to see that it was already morning. I looked at him. "Are you sure youre okay?" he asked. I shook my head. I took a deep breath, noticing how sweaty I was. He wiped me off with a towel. "Ive been having these dreams







