The day was warm and sunny with a gentle breeze blowing. The breathtaking view of Paris from here as we sat at the breakfast table sipping on tea in our private terrace was kindling various fantasies in my mind. Wait, wait. Let me stop you right there, for it was no romantic time-spending of a married couple but a pressurized working hour of a CEO and his assistant. Yup, he was making me work on such a lovely day.
Moving my eyes from the boring papers of a file I looked up and stretched letting out a moan. He, however, ignored my existence as his eyes were glued to his laptop screen. I tried my luck once again squirming in my chair and letting out long sighs.
"Do you have any problem?" he responded without looking up.
"Hunt-"
"Sir," he cut me off.
Oh, so that's how he wanted to do it. "Sir, can I go use the washroom?"
"Yes.
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Everything was good until the night came up. After dinner I fell asleep waiting, but Hunter never got back in our suite.In the morning I woke up from the sound of the door opening, and he came inside. The first thing that caught my eyes were his disheveled clothes. Without sparing me a glance he strode straight inside the bathroom.Minutes after I started pacing around the room worried, he stepped out of the washroom fresh and ordered. I was going to ask about his previous condition, but someone knocked on the door."Room service!"I frowned. "I didn't order anything," I muttered.Walking past me Hunter opened the door."Here's your ordered phone, sir, and," the boy extended out a black envelope, "this letter was sent to you."Phone? A new one? What happened to his old one?Closing the
The liquid got caught in my throat, and a fit of coughs left my mouth. I felt someone rubbing my back. I looked back expecting the sea-green eyes and an icy cold scolding instead met with two piercing gray eyes."I deeply apologize for my interruption between you and your drink," he said in a smooth velvety voice."Mr. Christian Delgado... It's alright." I gave a small smile."Call me Christian, please."I nodded."Well, may I know why such a beautiful lady sitting alone on such a beautiful evening?" He sat on a stool beside me looking quite interested.The previous events crossed my mind making my heart squeeze once more. No, I'm not going to think about him."I just got tired from dancing.""Oh no! My hope is crushed.""What do you mean?" I frowned."I've
I opened my eyes, and a yelp left my mouth as pain shot through my head. I got up clutching my temples and let out some curses. That's what happened when you let your toxic assumptions get to your head. My eyes widened as my stomach contracted. Leaping off the bed I ran to the bathroom and spewed out all the contents from last night.Splashing some water on my face I got out and sat on the bed rubbing my forehead. My movement froze as the events from last night came into my mind. Jumping off the bed I looked around the room, my mind in full alert. I clearly remembered passing out on the sofa. How did I end up in the bed?Could it be Hunter? But wasn't he angry at me?I relaxed thinking about him when a shuffling sound came from the other room, and I frowned. Was he still in the suite?"Hunter? Is that you..." My words trailed off as my eyes scanned around the
Dear Mr. and Mrs. King, you have been invited to the final round of the glorious contest of the Elites. A masquerade ball will be held shortly after the winner is announced.Putting down the letter I blew out loudly. Honestly, staying here I had started to hate parties. Had it not been the last for a couple years, I would go insane for sure.About the competition, as far as I gathered from Mrs. Arthur, it was a club for wealthy people to help and support each other. Every three years an award competition had been held to select the head of the board who would have various advantages for the time being.A knock sounded at the door. "Ember! Darling, are you in there?"May she live long. "Yes, Mrs. Arthur. Come in."In seconds she was in and sitting beside me, traces of worry visible in her face. "How are you feeling today, darling?""I'm g
The same rose-gold dress, the same colored mask, same low bun on chocolate brown hair... It looked as if I was dancing with Hunter.But I was here.Who... How... Was I hallucinating, or was that some long lost twin of mine that my parents forgot to tell me about?Suddenly the girl's eyes met mine from behind Hunter's shoulder, and her red lips curved into a smile; an evil smile that made the hairs at the back of my neck stand. She slowly started moving her lips to Hunter's neck and breathing in his scent while keeping her eyes at me the whole time.My feet started moving. I couldn't let that happen. I had to find out who she was, and what was going on. As I neared them my movement was ceased by a group of people blocking the way."Ah... Excuse me! Pleas- Ah! Let me pass, please."Getting myself out of the crowd I came to a halt a
"I don't know, Megan." We were in Hunter's private jet flying back home leaving Paris and all those craziness behind, but still my mind was restless. I couldn't sleep even after trying for the past six hours; even the lush leather of those seats couldn't comfort me. I had this weird feeling inside like the worst was yet to come."I can clearly see something's bothering you. Why don't you share? I might be able to help you know," Megan suggested."I can't tell you... If they saw they'll hurt him.""You know we're thousands feet up in the air with only birds watching us. I doubt they're intelligent enough to get feathery spies."A light chuckle left my mouth. "You're right." I thought for a second. "What about spy cameras?" I did a subtle scan around the deluxe interior of the plane."No chance! This is sir's extremely private property with Chris in charge. You
"Which jungle?""According to my calculations... California.""California?! That's so far away from home." I looked around at the uninhabited place as a new kind of fear started settling in my heart. Despite the beauty it held, the creepiness crawled into my mind like a spiraling serpent. I had seen enough news of hikers getting lost and found dead in the forests. Oh God! What have I gotten ourselves into?Hunter pulled down the parachute stuck in the tree that welcomed me so gently and turned it into a bright red arrow sign in the ground. Then he started marching ahead, not giving me a glance."Wait for me!" Jumping back to my feet I ran after him. "If Chris and the crew did the same we should find them here somewhere, right?"Silence."How're we going to get out of here?"A bird somewhere from above twe
What could a gang of criminals do in a jungle?And why would they kill a forest ranger?Perhaps, they arranged a secret meeting in the middle of the jungle so no eye of law could cast a judging look at them, but unfortunately, one did and shot dead.Yeah, that must be the case."Can you not walk faster?"His question ignited a fire in me. I stopped and stomped on the ground crushing some poor twig fella. "Walk faster? I can't even walk anymore. Let them kill me. I don't care! I'm thirsty, I'm hungry. I'm-" Running a finger over my forehead I jerked off the sweat. "Sweaty." Taking two steps forward I hugged the recumbent tree beside that seemed so comfy just like my mother's welcoming lap. "I can't walk no more..." I cried.An agitated sigh reached my ear followed by heavy footsteps, and the next thing I knew I w