LOGINOphelia Cole thought she knew how her life would go; marry Luca Dawson, the boy she’d loved since childhood, and finally have the future she’d waited for. But when she visits him in rehab, Luca looks her in the eye and tells her the truth: he doesn’t love her anymore… and he loves someone else. Shattered, Ophelia tries to rebuild herself while staying close to the family that has always felt like home. But closeness brings complication, especially in the form of Damian Dawson, Luca’s older brother. Quiet where Luca was loud, controlled where Luca was reckless, Damian becomes an unexpected comfort in her heartbreak. A stolen glance. A moment held too long. A chemistry she shouldn’t feel. Ophelia knows falling for Damian is forbidden. Damian knows wanting her is wrong. But heartbreak makes her vulnerable, and years of hidden feelings make him dangerous. And when Luca returns, regretful and wanting her back— Ophelia finds herself caught between the man she thought she’d love forever… and the brother she was never meant to want.
View MoreOPHELIA COLE.I grabbed a glass of water to drink but because of how nervous I was, I ended up coughing slightly."Are you okay?" Mr. Dawson asked.I nodded. "I'm fine. I just got a lot startled, that's it""I don't mean to come on you so suddenly. But, I just want to make things right between you and Luca because I'm pretty sure that's what your father would have done if he was alive. Except, if you have someone else in your life already, Ophelia.. Feel free and tell us"I became speechless. Words refused to come out of my mouth. Damien... He was busy staring intensely at me as if waiting for me to scream out to everybody that we have a thing together.But I can't.. For some weird reasons, I just can't. I feel like it's going to create lots of problems. First, Damien might lose everything and second, he'd get into a fight with Luca and I don't want that.Besides, my relationship with Damien still doesn't feel right to
OPHELIA COLE.I made my way into Dawson's mansion, half absentmindedly and half nervous. Why do I feel so tense?Why do I feel like it's about Luca and I? Why does my mind feel blank? Why do I feel like I'm being vulnerable?"Ophelia?" I halted on my steps and looked up when I heard my name. It was Luca, grinning from ear to ear. "You came" He added and walked up to me, immediately pulling me into a hug. Something I never saw coming.I pulled myself away from him, maintaining some distance."I was invited by your father" I responded."Right.. Let's go in. He's already waiting" He held my hands. I tried to pull apart but couldn't, he wasn't letting me go.I followed him in while he led me to the dining. Everyone was seated, Mr. Dawson, Mrs Caroline and of course... Someone I least expected to see.Damien.My heart dropped from my chest. For a moment, I stopped walking, eyes fixed on him with shock. He stared right back, eyes cold and void of any emotions.His eyes lingered on my hand
MARY ADDISON "Damnit" I cussed loudly, hitting the wheel of my car for the tenth time in a roll. I stared at my wristwatch while tapping my feet impatiently on the ground.Of all days to ruin my appointment, it had to be today. My damn car just wouldn't start and the most annoying part is that I just got it serviced at the repair shop two days ago and it had to break down today?My phone kept ringing non-stop and I couldn't answer it because it's from the office. What would I say to the company?And a taxi.. I just can't book a ride. Taxis are not available.Malcolm? I thought of calling Malcolm but pride wouldn't let me. As a matter of fact, I don't want to break the silence between us. He's the one who was wrong, he should break the silence first not the other way round.Ophelia could be busy with work too. I don't want to be a bother.I noticed a strange car slowly closing to a stop before me. I didn't mind but focus
OPHELIA COLE."Damien!!" My voice echoed through the fore-walls of the living room. Damien was nowhere to be seen. I made my way upstairs to his room. Without knocking, I went in and still no sign of him anywhere.I wonder if this was a prank or something. Where on earth has he been?"Damien?.. Where are you?" Suddenly, the bathroom door creaked open and I looked towards it. I froze, stunned and speechless when he stepped fully into the room with a towel tied dangerously around his waist and his body dripping wet."You're here, Ophelia," he said.I turned away, my hands gripping my bag tightly as I became extremely nervous just seeing his bare chest.I couldn't bring myself to look at him because it felt kinda embarrassing."What? Why are you acting like it's your first time seeing me like this?""It's not my first time, but you could at least put on some clothes or make me excuse you first"












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