His eyes rested on me for longer than I had expected, and I somehow felt the whirl in his eyes, dark and sad.
As though there was an invisible pull, my legs eventually walked to him and I stood right in front of him.
“Hey…”
I gave him a smile but he didn’t seem to falter.
He remained emotionless.
“May I?” I motioned to the chair and he gave me the very first response, a small jerk of his head, a nod.
I sat opposite him and he watched me. The music was loud in the bar, yet the world between us kept silent.
Suddenly, I am out of words and my mind, why the hell I approached him?
My eyes wandered away to him and stopped at my friend Elle, who was still encouraging me with silent whispers.
Bravo! The reason returned and so did my senses.
He is the father we chose for my child! How can I give up without a try?
As I was close to the man now, I could see the clear features of his face, and indeed he was handsome.
Rectangular face, broad forehead, straight nose, small cheeks, wide jaw, and down-turned eyes.
The perfect look a child could get from his father with a little mixture of mine.
The bubble of happiness started to erupt inside my chest.
This man will surely do it.
Yes, I need his baby.
“You look a bit lonely…” I spoke in a low seductive voice as my hand went to my neck and slowly my fingers trails to my blouse.
His eyes followed my hand, and as he was pouring more whiskey into his glass, out of a sudden it spilled.
SPLASH!
He hissed and then took out a handkerchief to clean the whiskey which had just landed on my heels.
What kind of man would keep a handkerchief with himself all the time?
A wise and gentle one, I guess?
A sensible one?
With grace, he then wiped away the whiskey from my heels not even once touching my exposed legs.
God, that’s a plus point.
He’s not using this thing as his plus point to touch me inappropriately.
“Thanks,” I murmured, once he returned to his seat.
“So, I guess, you’re all alone tonight…” I started the conversation again, and in response, he gave another small nod.
“And so am I…” I added giving him the hint.
“And you’re surely drunk…” At last, his deep voice sounded, making my heart skip a beat for a frantic second.
“Uhmm… No, I am not…” I chewed on my lip feeling nervous. The thing I am going to ask him, I haven’t asked any men yet. But still, I have to.
There might not be any better choices than him.
“Then…” He began to say something but I cut him off.
“Would you like to spend a night with me?”
BOOM!
The time stopped between us, the man remained the same as a sculpture of stone, watching me. I tried to not show my panic, but it was hard when his eyes were piercing
into my skin.
I sensed some strange feelings from his look, dangerous and alluring.
After I don’t know how much later, he finally moved, his hands went into his pocket and he retrieved his purse.
Shame filled my face, does he think I am a prostitute?
He took out his card and then waved at the waitress which lowered my rising anger; but it soon filled with disappointment and humiliation, this means a “NO”!
He was tapping for his bill which means he is done.
And I should also be done with him now.
With a sigh, I stood from the chair and then made my way back to Elle.
“I already paid your tab, Come on…”
I heard his voice from behind me, and stopped, shocked.
I turned to face him with a raised brow while he remained calm, he stood from his place, elegantly, fixing his shirt, and then looked at me.
“Come.”
He offered me his hand and I took it.
He took me to the nearest motel, a decent one.
We stepped into the elevator, and goosebumps started to form all over my body, not because of what I am going to experience but with his eyes on me in the reflection of
the elevator door.
I am wearing a thin strap blouse with a leather skirt, my hair bounced around my shoulders and my long legs are on display complimented by the heels I am wearing.
His eyes moved from up to down and then down to up, I felt my throat getting dry from nervousness and a little twisting knot in my stomach.
Shall I tell him I am a virgin?
DING.
As the elevator stopped and the door opened, he led the way and I followed quietly. My gaze on the ground all the time, my hands eventually started to fiddle from
nervousness.
This could be a rational decision, Amy.
I kept reminding myself of my plan and he suddenly blocked my way.
“You can leave if…” He stepped away from the door as though he could see my nervousness.
Under the bright light, he looked more handsome and attractive. And at that moment, I lunged my lips on his.
And in an instant, he took control of me. His hand reached at the back of my neck stabilizing my ferocious attack; and his other hand pulled down the straps of my blouse
and then his kiss was everywhere.
On my neck, my shoulder, my breasts.
He wasn’t just kissing but biting and licking, he isn’t an ordinary kisser, he is a sensual kisser, and he made me feel each of his touches.
The twist in my knot has gone exchanged with something different, more pleasurable, I could feel the heat between my legs, yes, I am aroused.
Well aroused.
He didn’t give me a chance to tell him about my virginity. He guided me to the bed as he slowly undressed me, and then himself.
The mattress dipped with his weight, and he didn’t return his mouth to mine, instead, his hands went to hold my breasts, and then his mouth followed.
An electric jolt ran into my skin as I moaned loudly, “Oh.”
Grabbing his hair, I pulled him closer to me, closer to my heart. He teased me for a while, and then slowly crawled down to devour other parts of my body.
My muscles tighten more and more, and I find my very first release by a complete stranger, who is devouring my body like a delicious sweet.
My whole body shattered, feeling my release covering the center of my thighs.
The man sat up on his elbows crawling back on me, and as I was all worn by his skillful mouth, again, I didn’t get a chance to reveal my virginity.
But who cares?
Anyway, that has to be taken away tonight by him, only him.
“Ah…” The first thrust removes all the dizziness from my brain as pain takes over my mind.
F**k it hurts.
DEREK POV :Eric’s deception was easy to get caught, the moment he asked me to make a choice I knew he wouldn’t let us go.I could see the blood in his eyes, he wouldn't be at ease until he painted us all in red.With his men escorting the staff, I took the golden chance to attack him.My unexpected move made him bewildered, the first thing I did was to kick away his gun.“Close the door, Amy,” I commanded, in case his men returned to help him.Amy did as I told her.“You shouldn’t have done that, Derek…” Eric scowled as he attacked back at me, his punches flew in the air and when they hit my body, it was bloody painful.“Surrender, Eric, nothing will change between us, I promise.You will remain my brother, Eric Shepherd.”During our struggle, I tried to calm him down.“I am no Shepherd,I hate this name, I am Carson Dexter.”He acted crazily, throwing me away from him and then picking up the gun.CLICK“He made me like this,It was his fault.” He pointed the gun straight at the Gran
Before he would pull the trigger his father shouted in defeat.“I’ll bring everything, everything that you need, Eric.”Eric was smiling at his victory when all of a sudden Derek’s father hinted at the man and he stepped out of the crowd with a gun.“Now.” His father yelled and the shot was fired.BAM“Ahh…” The screeches of fear filled the atmosphere. As I looked up, I realized that the man who had stepped out had been shot by one of Eric’s men, while another person got shot in the wheelchair.“Viola…” Derek’s father leaped towards his wife when he was held by Eric’s men.“I told you father, ladies first.” Clenching his jaw, Eric seethed without a single remorse of killing his shooting his own mother.“If I could shoot my own mother you all have no idea what I could do to you all?” He threatened the whole staff and they cornered, with dread in their eyes while I remained on the ground, overwhelmed by all the disaster happening around me.Derek, where are you?****CLICK“Little broth
DEREK POV :“I killed his lover.”BOOMThat gunshot broke the barrier of my patience and I spoke out impassively.“Eric…”There was silence at the other end and then a mocking laugh came.“Hah, my sweet little brother,You still act impulsively, Deriee…”Eric spoke in wit.“Let everyone go, Eric, since when did you become a murderer?” I questioned, overwhelmed by the information of the massacre he created at the Shepherd Villa.“Murderer??What about Grandpa and Dad, who murdered my childhood together, my happiness, Derek?”His question made me avert my eyes at my father.I know their expectations were too high for Eric, and they tried their best to change Eric into a perfect candidate for Shepherd Corporation heir, but sadly he failed.Or they failed I guess.“What do you want, Eric, I’ll give you everything…” I made an offer.“Everything, Derek?” He asked to confirm.“Yes, everything…” I agreed instantly.“Good, send father with the approval letter of converting all the shares under
AMY POV :“Wake up, sweetie, we’re home…”I was in a dark place when a voice and a pat muddled with my mind.“Hmm…” With a groan, I opened my sleepy eyes and instantly sat up in fright.“You…” With my back hit hard, I realized I was trapped in a car with Carson.How? Wasn’t I sleeping in Derek’s bed?Where is he?My panic started to rise when he smiled.“I left a note for your fiance, Don’t worry, he’ll come soon.”With shallow breaths I watched him, he sat calmly and groomed.I looked around to get an idea of my location but I found nothing.SCREECHAt last, the car stopped and Carson stepped out of it, and then pulled me out with him.“Ah.” The daylight hit my face making me squeal for a moment, When I opened my eyes fully I saw the villa in front of me.“Shepherd Villa?” I gasped.“Clear the way.” Unbothered by my struggles, Carson held my arm tightly and then pulled me roughly inside.As soon as the guards saw him entering with force, they charged at him, but very soon they were a
ONE YEAR LATER“Loss??” I looked at the Manager in shock. Were my decisions proved to be wrong?“Those people faked their qualifications, they were never qualified for this job Sir.”THUDI sat in my chair, lots of words, and thoughts.“What about the loan we took?” I inquired.“We have a deadline in a week,” He informed me.A week…So, we have a week to go bankrupt.“Hah…”I laughed at my misery, Since childhood, I was getting prepared to handle all the business issues, yet I failed in just a year.I did such a terrible job,It’s a shame for me.****“What’s the progress, son?” Grandpa asked at the dining table and I gave him the fake conclusion.“We’re having some issues, but we’ll be fine Grandpa.”“Great, my Eric could never make any mistake.” He spoke proudly while I sat silent, drowned in my own failure.****“Be strong, brother, I am going to visit you in a few days.” Derek tried to encourage me but I was too occupied in my disaster.After disconnecting his call, I called Elsa.
ERIC SHEPHERD :Seven Years Old“Leave me alone, Deriee,” I growled unhappily.While I was here studying madly, and doing multiple activities, my twin brother, Derek got the chance to walk around free and eat ice cream.His continuous offer to me made me want to take a bite of ice cream too.“Eriee,” He teased me.“Fine, one bite I’ll take and just one race.” Closing my book softly, I told him.“On your mark, get, set, go.”Derek started to run away and I chased after him. Whenever we raced there was no winner or loser, we always got into a tie.Even today it would happen the same way if Grandpa hadn't returned home early.“Eric.” At his one call, I stood straight, panic rising in my heart.“I win… I win…” Derek jumped happily while my heart dropped with each step Grandpa was taking toward me.“Is this the way an heir should be, hmm?Look at yourself Eric,” He scolded me and I lowered my head further in shame.“I’m sorry, Grandpa,” I apologized quickly.“Get back to studying.” He orde