She paints beauty. He sees obsession. Crystal Morgan,a young lady who majored in art with a rising reputation, though her talent would open doors– gallery showcases or even peace. But when unsettling messages begin to appear, her recent pictures – Crystal realizes someone has been watching her. Someone who knows too much. As her world turns darker with each brush stroke,the line between admiration and fixation blurs. And the masterpiece he's obsessed with ….is her.
View MoreCRYSTAL “All of a sudden?” the words slipped out before I could filter it. My voice was sharper than I intended but I couldn't hide it.Friends? With the man who sent fear into my heart? The man who had hidden behind the shadows monitoring my life.My gaze shifted to his outstretched hand, open and waiting. I didn't take it. I couldn't. Something just didn't feel right. Why was he doing this now? A normal human should have tried to make friends with me instead of stalking in the first instance.That wide smile was still on his face but that didn't stop me from seeing the flirty side of him. No matter how he smiles, it would still show.I couldn't believe all that was happening. Starting the day with a bouquet of flowers from Jack was too much and now this . It's overwhelming at the same time uncomfortable.I swallowed hard, trying to gather myself. Is this some kind of game to him? Does he think if he plays the “nice guy” long enough, I will forget the times I felt eyes on me in the
CRYSTAL Jack left after making me promise him that I would always pick his call. I dragged myself into my apartment tiredly and as soon as I opened the door Ella came showing up with one of the most hideous facial masks I have ever seen.“Hey,did you see Jack on your way? He called to let me know he would be coming,” she said, drying her hair out.I landed on the sofa, letting my tired body relax into it. “Yes,I did.” I replied, half eyes closed.“You are looking like you got hit by a truck,” she said, staring at me as she sat a chair away from me.I nodded my head, confusedly. “ It's more than being hit by a truck, Jack confessed his love for me despite knowing Jaden and I are a thing.”“What!” she exclaimed. “What was he trying to drive at?”I shook my head, “Right now, I'm so conflicted. Despite telling him how I felt, he still wants us to be friends. I'm going crazy because of this.”“There's nothing wrong in being his friend,” she replied, meeting my gaze. “My palm went over my
CRYSTAL Our lips found each other again as we began to explore each other's body. At that moment Jaden was already immersed in the act,his normal self surfacing as we spent the night wrapped in each other arms, giving and taking in every way our body craved.****We were on the road the next morning, driving back home. Jaden's large hand covered mine while the other was on the wheel but then his hand moved to my thigh, grabbing them , almost making me jump.“Let's go to my house,” he said, circling a spot on my exposed thigh. Wearing short clothes wasn't a good idea. I was so tired and exhausted and the only thing I wanted was to get a rest in the vehicle but it seemed he was still in the mood.“Your house? Why?” I asked, tilting my head in curiosity.His hand roughened my hair, “You don't want to come?” He asked,his tone clingy. He was being possessive again. I turned to narrow my gaze at him, “I would have loved but I'm still behind on the project I'm working on,” I pouted my lip
CRYSTAL “Are you just going to keep drinking?” I asked, worriedly. “You are getting me scared,”“I’m not in the mood for games right now,” he said,a scowl lingering on his face.I look away from him briefly,annoyed at his reply. “Seriously? Okay then,” I said, leaving his side with annoyance and began to unbuckle my shoe.His lips curled into a small smile as he dropped the glass of drink on the table, pulling me to sit by his side. “Okay…okay. I would stop drinking. What game are we playing?” He said,standing up to his feet almost staggering.He took my hands slowly, wrapping it around his waist,while he was around mine. His ocean blue eyes stared at me like it beheld something that's precious.“Strip trivia.” I murmured,my voice laced with challenge.“Seriously?” He groaned, his hands combing his hair in defeat. “I can't say no,can I?”“Nope,”I said, grinning, snuggling into his arms more. “No hard rules, answer the question or lose your clothing. And if you are out of clothes…”I l
CRYSTAL I now know the reason behind Jaden's harsh behavior—maybe there was more than one reason. They deserve every bit of the treatment Jaden showed them.“Make the right choice?” I asked, throwing his words at him. My brow furrowed in disgust, “Of course,I would.”“Good,I knew you were one smart lady. Immediately I set my eyes on you,” he grinned selfishly.I gave him a long steady look,my hands loose in front of me.“With all due respect, I'm sorry to disappoint you,Mr Zenor,” I began calmly but firmly. “Your son isn't some commodity that's for transaction,”His jaw tightened,faced red with anger and I could bet his eyes would pop out of its sockets if he didn't calm his temper but I kept going. “You want me to step aside quietly so he can marry someone else for selfish gains,you have picked the wrong woman. I'm not leaving his side. Never.”His eyes flickered and his eyes shadowed as he moved closer to me. He was as tall as Jaden so his height was imposing and my body trembled.
CRYSTAL The rate of my nervousness heightened as the car finally rolled to a small stop and my jaw dropped before I stepped out. To call it a house was an understatement,it was a mansion in every sense of the word.Tall gates opened on their own as the car got close, driving into the sprawled driveway lined with perfectly trimmed flowers and soft pools of golden light from lampost lighted the driveway.The main building lies ahead,grand and imposing with polished walls that shine under the full moon. Large windows framed glimmered,each one of classic and old money.“Are you good?” Jaden asked,his palm covering my sweaty palms.I got so lost in the beauty of the environment that I didn't realize that the car had come to a stop. I turned to him, making my nervousness smile.“Y—yea,”He rubbed my hand gently and brought it to his lips as he placed a gentle kiss on it. “Just be yourself. You don't have to please anyone in there and I would be here with you,” he muttered softly. Although
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