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Anna’s POVDid I cross the line? maybe I had a little but I just followed him into the car, unable to say anything.I sat at the farthest end of the passenger seat, I was afraid that if I sat too close or something he would hit me.His jaw clenched and his fists were clenched in a vice grip on the wheel and he looked so angry as if this entire situation was my fault, which it kind of was.After a minute of silence, I thought of speaking but nothing came out of my mouth. What could I possibly say that was going to make any difference? We got home and he parked by the side of the street, I was contemplating if I should just say good night or apologize.“I am sorry, I got so caught up in my head that I crossed the line, I shouldn’t have said those things…” My voice was a whisper barely audible but I didn’t get any reaction from him, he was staring straight out of the car like he had suddenly seen something interesting and not paying me any attention like I was saying bullshits.“Goodnig
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Caden’s POVToday I decided to visit my aunt after procrastinating for a while. My cousin Sean - her son was coming back home today from Spain and I wanted to go with her to welcome him at the airport.“Pierre” my aunt called me by my middle name, just like Mama would before throwing her hands round my neck “How are you dear?” she asked between the hug.She had always looked so much like my mama. I tried to push it away.It didn't matter whether they had identical faces, they were not the same people. That was it. Nothing more nothing less.“I am doing alright, Aunt Marie, how are you?” I hugged her back with one arm.“I haven't changed in years and still haven't changed since the past weeks you saw me,” she chuckled, pulling away from the embrace. “You didn't want to come to see me,'' she said.“I'm here now,” I said grinning and pulling back the seat next to me to give her space and let her sit down.We chatted casually over some food. We talked for a long time catching up, I tol
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Anna's POVWho goes clubbing on a Wednesday? Well except Erica of course and Danny who had both dragged me out to go with them.Erica claimed it was a “girls' night” and that we didn't need a reason to celebrate. I laughed so hard at her that I trickled a bit.Has Danny suddenly become a girl? I shook my head amusedly like I didn't know what Erica was capable of.I liked how adorable both Erica and Danny were but I don't think I could survive dealing with both of them, they were surely going to drive me crazy with their mushiness, and their wildness.I cringed as she made me stand in front of her while she dressed me up as if I was some Barbie doll against all my protests “Stop fidgeting” she whined while she put the dress on me.She wore a black leather skirt and a tight red top that showed off her curves. Her hair looked good too. As always it was in the latest style with bangs swept back exposing the soft spot on her forehead Her lips curled into a mischievous smile at seeing how
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Caden’s POVSean was currently telling me about his messy breakup with some Angie chick in Madrid who cheated on him with another guy and even had an affair with one of Sean’s friends.He sounded upset but I wasn't sure if I was hearing things because he usually wasn't a talkative person, compared to Sebastian.Three chicks on the opposite side of the Vip section kept throwing their eyes at me and Sean.It was quite funny actually, especially when they were so pretty and sexy like most women here.I couldn't understand why they were trying so hard to send those unnecessary signals.“Hey check out the red-haired sitting over there” Sean whispered to me.And by the mention of red-haired, only one person came to my mind.I followed his gaze and it landed on her.I cleaned my eyes just to be sure my vision was not playing tricks on me.Anna was here?She seemed so engrossed in whatever she was doing with her phone.“Fuck” I muttered.“What’s wrong, do you know her?” Sean asked me.“Not e
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Caden’s POVOnce I took her outside, it wasn’t any different. Her eyes were darting over everywhere at once, her breathing seemed hitched and she couldn’t stop trembling, tears were pooling in her eyes and she was sobbing quietly.“Hey, hey” I put my hands lightly on her shouldersHer reaction was almost violent and she yanked her shoulder out of my grasp. She backed away, trying to get away from me.“Woah, woah it's alright. It's okay. Look at me.” I tried to calm her down.When I looked at her, she looked like a child, a lonely child and I felt terrible for her. I didn't know exactly what she was going through. But the thought of killing anyone that dared to hurt her was persistent.“Look at me Anna, breathe,” I said firmlyFinally, she looked at me.She was trying desperately to calm herself down but it wasn't working. She looked at me, confused and scared, like a deer in headlights.“Can you hear me?” I said gently.She looked into my eyes, nodding frantically.“Good now follow
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Caden’s POVI couldn't stop thinking if Anna was alright. Something seemed off about her, off about the way she reacted.Maybe it was just me overthinking things and I was stressing over nothing. She might be fine and we should leave it at that. I didn't have time to worry about that though. Some things needed my attention and my mind was already set on getting them done before the night was over.Sean was sleeping in the next room and when I stepped out so I could get a cup of coffee, I could hear his snores filling the hallway and I shook my head feeling sad for him.I couldn't help but wonder if the opening at the gallery was going to turn out impressive or not.It had to be, it needed to be.After working on the files on my laptop, I drifted to sleep.I was suddenly seventeen and standing in front of my Mama's art room, some of her paints were spilled on the floor, and Father had kicked them out of the table in anger. Mama’s face was contorted with grief as I tried to comfort her
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Caden’s POVI ran down the stairs trying to make sense of what was happening. I wanted to help her, wanted to protect her. I kneeled beside her, holding her bloody body close and begging for her to wake up.Her eyes were cold, glazed over like ice, and lifeless.My heart stopped. A bright light blinded my eyes and I couldn't tell where I was. I panicked.Everything was spinning. Everything sounded so far away. My heartbeat raced fast and frantic.I opened my eyes slowly, my pupils adjusting to the bright light. As I blinked away the spots, I noticed I was laying on my back and was surrounded by white.I sat up slowly, wincing at the pain in my neck and shoulder, trying not to move any parts that didn’t hurt. I was still in my room.In the same room, I had fallen asleep.Why did my nightmares have to take me back to that night when I didn't want to be, that night took the most important thing in my life, took Mama away from me, and left a gaping hole where she used to live.But the
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Anna’s POVIt was the day of the opening at the gallery and believe me everyone was looking their best. I noticed how Erica was walking on eggshells around me since that night, wanting to know if I was okay but also didn’t want to appear too needy about it so I wouldn't get mad, she tried to stay out of sight when she could. I hadn't spoken to Caden since that night because the next morning he came in looking like a zombie, his hair was all messed up from sleep and I could see him shivering as if cold. He didn't send for anyone and didn't step out of his office until we left office that evening.I wore a simple black dress with buttons in front and a slit behind with pink stilettos. It made my legs look longer than they usually did. I wanted to wear heels to the gallery as much as possible as I liked feeling shorter. The sun wasn't quite setting yet as we got into Erica's car. She had gone all white in a badass suit and white heels which was a rare sight, and her blonde hair was p
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