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Kael

Author: Deedee
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Kael's pov

How could I tell him that my father's grip on my mother was suffocating and caging me? How could I tell him that every decision I made was influenced by my father's threats? How could I make him understand that my father's leverage over me is too strong to defy?

I glanced at him, seeing the anger and hurt burning in his eyes, and I knew he wouldn't understand. Not now, not when his emotions were raw and bleeding. When he asked me to leave, I nodded without hesitation, knowing it was only temporary, a brief separation to sort out my problems.

But deep down, I knew I had to find a way to tell him the truth, that my silence wasn't cowardice, but a desperate attempt to protect the ones I loved.

After I watched him walk away from me, I slammed the office door harder than I meant to, but I couldn’t care less. My mother looked up from her desk, startled. Her pen froze, hovering above some paperwork. “Kael?” she said softly. “What happened?”

I paced across the room like a caged
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  • His Book club    Kael

    Kael's pov Hazel was coming.The thought alone sent a shiver down my spine, and I felt an overwhelming urge to run away. I glanced at my father, hoping to convey my desperation, but his sideways glance was like an anchor, holding me in place. His eyes seemed to say, "You're not going anywhere. Sit down." I felt trapped, my butt glued to the seat. The desire to disappear, to vanish into thin air, was almost suffocating. But I knew it was futile; I was stuck, forced to face Hazel and her annoying presence.Just as I was still thinking about it, her voice echoed through the place. Talk of the devil…“Kael!” she sang, her high-pitched voice adding to my irritation.Hazel glided across the veranda, her pale dress catching the breeze like a dress from some perfume advert. She didn’t even glance at my father; she just came for me, looping her arm through mine as if we’d planned it.“There you are,” she breathed, flashing a smile. “I was wondering when you’d invite me to one of these grown

  • His Book club    Kael

    Kael's pov The car finally stopped in front of Fairway Heights, my father’s idea of paradise. The lush green expanse of the golf field stretched out before me, an endless land of perfectly manicured grass. The beauty of the course was soothing but I was not in the mood for whatever I was about to do there.He didn’t even glance at me before stepping out of the car. “Straighten your shoulders" he said as if my shoulders were bent. “And remember who you’re representing.”If I consider who I was representing, I would intentionally be a nuisance to insult him. But I was there to represent myself. I could use the connection later or never. Who knows what the future holds. I straightened my shoulders as I followed him into the clubhouse. The first thing I noticed was that every man here wore the same brand of smug.Inside the lounge, the smell of cedar and old bourbon lingered. Three men in tailored golf shirts rose as soon as Karl Palmer entered.“Gentlemen,” my father greeted, his voi

  • His Book club    Kael

    Kael's pov When I stepped out of my mother’s office, I was exhausted. Not physically, but in that bone-deep way that drains you from the inside out. Talking to her about Arian, about my father, about everything I wanted to fight for had left me feeling raw. I scanned through the corridor, my eyes searching for a familiar figure, but he was nowhere to be found. I thought I might see him again but the anticipation that had built up inside me slowly deflated, replaced by a hollow sense of disappointment. I shoved my hands into my pockets and headed down the corridor, ready to leave the administration block behind. I told myself I’d look for him tomorrow, maybe the day after.I was halfway across the courtyard when I caught sight of my father. He stood near the parking lot, his tall figure unmistakable even from a distance. He wasn’t alone. There was another man with him, someone familiar, though I couldn’t place the face from here. Before I could get a proper look, the man climbed in

  • His Book club    Arian

    Arian's pov Kael and I might never find our way back to each other. The thought stung as the weight of reality settled on me, but I pushed it aside, redirecting my energy to something tangible which is the book festival.The festival would serve as my haven, a distraction from the ache in my heart. I will throw myself into the planning, maybe, losing myself in the world of works would help me find myself again.I tugged my bag higher on my shoulder and exhaled, determined to live with my new found purpose. But just as I rounded the corner, voices floated from a distance. Something in me stalled. One of those voices sent a shiver through me. It was familiar, but not in the comforting way.Curious, I slowed my steps and slipped closer to the source. When I saw them, I froze. It was my uncle, George.He stood by the side of the building, his hands shoved into his pockets, his head bent toward another man. My eyes narrowed as recognition dawned on me. The man beside him was tall, his p

  • His Book club    Kael

    Kael's pov How could I tell him that my father's grip on my mother was suffocating and caging me? How could I tell him that every decision I made was influenced by my father's threats? How could I make him understand that my father's leverage over me is too strong to defy?I glanced at him, seeing the anger and hurt burning in his eyes, and I knew he wouldn't understand. Not now, not when his emotions were raw and bleeding. When he asked me to leave, I nodded without hesitation, knowing it was only temporary, a brief separation to sort out my problems. But deep down, I knew I had to find a way to tell him the truth, that my silence wasn't cowardice, but a desperate attempt to protect the ones I loved. After I watched him walk away from me, I slammed the office door harder than I meant to, but I couldn’t care less. My mother looked up from her desk, startled. Her pen froze, hovering above some paperwork. “Kael?” she said softly. “What happened?”I paced across the room like a caged

  • His Book club    Arian

    Arian's pov Out of the corner of my eye, I saw him take a step forward, like he wanted to stop me. His lips parted, but no sound came out, not until I took a step out of the office. “Arian,” he called.The second I heard my name, I quickened my pace down the hall. My pulse was racing, every breath I took was shallow. I just needed to get out of there before Kael tried to stop me. Before his presence pulled me back into that confusing gravity of his.But of course, he didn’t let me succeed. A part of me knows he won't let me leave like that. “Arian, wait!” His voice echoed in the corridor, low but urgent.But I didn’t wait. I kept walking, clutching the folder against my chest like armor. If I looked at him, I could falter. If I listened, I could let go and forgive. But letting go was a luxury I couldn’t afford, not again.His footsteps grew louder, faster behind me. Before I could cut the corner, his hand caught my arm.“Please,” Kael said. “Just stop walking and let me talk.”I ya

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