She is dressed in a striped hospital gown and I recall her soft flawless skin. I felt uneasy realizing that it could be marred by such a large scar, all because of me.“…Is it because you feel guilty?”“Shut up.” I snap. But I indeed feel guilty.Ignoring me, she continues, “If you feel guilty, you should treat me a little better. It’s good enough if you don’t throw me out for no good reason.”I freeze. I recall the day before when I leave her out. My anger was triggered only because of her.For as long as I can remember, there had been no woman like her who is audacious enough to speak to me like this.But now, as I look at her, I merely say, “Okay.”She raises her head in surprise. I didn’t say anything further. I sort out the prescribed medicines that the doctor has given and pour a glass of water for her.Seemingly, she does not feel that terrible now, and slowly the night falls. Zara felt a little dazed and on the verge of falling asleep. She narrows her eyes at me, “What are you
After half an hour's drive, I reach Monica’s house.I walk in to see her lying on the bed with half of her body exposed. She looked ill but she has makeup on her face. I blank out when she hums softly. “Kay, if you didn’t come, you wouldn’t have been able to see me anymore.”I walk over to her. “How did you fall ill? You were completely fine until yesterday.”“I don’t know. I only know that I cried the whole night and I couldn’t eat anything. I called the doctor over, but she didn’t know what was wrong. I thought I was dying.”How is she about to die? Zara was the one who almost died! It made me angry at how lightly she is using the words such as dying. “Monica, I didn’t go to your birthday party because something urgent cropped up on my end. It was a life-and-death situation. I had no time to spare on other matters which includes this very instance of you suddenly calling for me to come. I really shouldn’t have come at all.”How can she be so thoughtless?My words were probably harsh
Pov: ZaraAfter returning home, I felt much more comfortable. All the apparatus in the hospital actually dampened my mood. Especially after I found out how much money it costs per day to stay in the VIP ward, it made me more uncomfortable.Kayden focused on his work, as usual, the next day. When he left, I insisted on going to the filming site.Mr. Jones stopped me a lot but I was adamant. “I can’t. How many days has it been already? The production team won’t want me anymore if I don’t go.”With no choice, Mr. Jones had to let me go making me promise to take care of myself. But I’m pretty sure he sent people behind me in secret. I didn’t mind them as long as they don’t hinder me from doing what I want.The film site was bustling and the production staff was not troubled by my absence which I was grateful for. But seeing me in a wheelchair, they walked over to me concerned, “What happened, I saw your post on Instagram. You were hospitalized?”“There was a car accident. Luckily, only my
I was still sprawled on the bed when I hear Kayden come in.“Zara, why did you run off to film the series when you’re not fully recovered yet?”Oh, the nagging. Mr. Jones must have told him everything.Kayden comes forward and frowns. “Hey, can you be a little more careful when you lie down?”“Why must I be careful at my own home?” I say indolently. “My life would be redundant otherwise.”Kayden picks up the blanket from one side and covers me with it.I wriggle my waist. “What are you doing? It’s so hot.”Kayden turns his head away. “Even if you want to seduce me, at least do it with panties that can do the job.”I blank out at what he said. I was wearing a homely pair of casual shorts that were on the loose side. Underneath my panties were presently exposed.Blushing, I quickly pull my pants up and stand up. “What? It’s not like you haven’t seen it before anyway.”Kayden smiles and comes slightly closer to my face. “So you are saying since I’ve seen it, I can see it whenever I want
After God knows how long, he still wasn’t here. I woke up from my nap but he’s nowhere in sight. It is already past midnight.A little worried, I wriggle myself into the wheelchair and make my way to his office, finding it’s still closed. I knock on the door, “Kayden, are you inside?”There was no answer, not even a sound. He’s so stubborn. But I get an idea as I look at my leg. “Kayden….my …. My leg hurts. Where’s the doctor?”I a moment, the door opens, revealing Kayden who has his eyes narrowed as he asses me. “Your leg hurts?”I quickly hold onto my thigh, “Yes, it suddenly started hurting really bad.”Kayden squats down in front of me. I was wearing shorts and the bandages were covering the wound on my thigh. It didn’t look like anything was wrong. But I have to carry out this lie now.He reaches out his hand and presses my thigh. “Does it hurt here?”“Yes, yes it does.”Kayden repeats the same near my inner thigh. “Here?”“Yes there.”“Does it really hurt?” he asks a little susp
Pov: KaydenAt the hospitalOf course, I knew she was lying. But what if she really is in pain? I didn’t want to take any chances. I took the fastest possible way to reach the hospital by my chopper.She looked dazed when I placed her on the seat and I assumed she is new to all this, so I helped her tie the belt where my hand slightly touched her waist and lower breast but I ignored it when she jerked back to reality.We reached the hospital in ten minutes as calculated and the doctor gave Zara a quick check-up. Everything is fine thankfully. She flashes me a toady smile, “You should sleep. It’s been hard on you.”I glare at her before sitting down. Even though she said she wanted to talk to me, I didn’t give her any response. I was still mad for some reason and this was getting to my head.But this woman as stubborn as ever, directly jumps down the bed without caring about her leg and hisses holding onto her thigh.I toss everything aside and run to her. I hold her up like a baby and
Pov: ZaraAlthough I don’t want to go, I’m still angry at how Hana provoked me on the phone call she made.“Linda’s engagement is this weekend. You can set aside some time to come, right?”My heart almost stopped when I heard that. They were formally getting engaged!My hand, which was holding the phone, trembled slightly. I don’t want to return home to see the faces of my so-called family members; neither do I want to see Noah marrying someone else. “Why do I need to go? It’s not like you guys ever considered me as family.”Hana snorted, “Why? Do you still have feelings for Noah? It’s all the more reason you should come. It’ll help you give up on him completely.”“I can’t do anything about this if you put it like that.” I grit my teeth.“Oh is that what’s going on? I see you’ve been working on yourself. You even went to Kai Marshall to make headlines. It’s a pity, he didn’t bother to even look at you. But don’t worry, Linda’s engagement will definitely make headlines. It’ll give you
I turn my head to see Kayden behind, dressed in a black suit as he walked over. His tall stature brought about a king-like aura. His eyes were unwavering, like no one could look deeper in.I felt his hand pushing behind me without much resistance. I did not expect him to be here. Nobody would actually. I didn’t even tell him that I would be coming here.It’s just a contractual marriage. Why would I bother him with something like this?When I looked up, my eyes met his dark, deep eyes that seemed to be staring into mine. He then raised his eyes to look at my father and stepmother with obvious contempt.Hana glared at Kayden. “Who are you?”Kayden nonchalantly glanced over Hana and completely ignoring her, asked me in a cold and sharp voice. “Is this your stepmother?”“Hm.” I made an affirmative voice.Hana indignantly pointed finger at Kayden. “You must be Zara’s boyfriend. Who allowed you to be here?”Kayden held onto my wheelchair and without even batting an eyelid to Hana he said, “