..."What do you mean?" I asked Cecilia confused "Master mentioned you being bored," she said excitedly, this was not what I had in mind when he said I should get dressed "I will show you every exciting place in the city," she said again, I didn't say I want to go out, to begin with, but I got ahead of myself "Where is he?" I asked angrily "Master is in his study," she said Angrily I walked to his study, on opening the door, he turned around with his phone in his hand close to his ears and a smile on his face."What?" he asked ending the call,"Go on," he said "I got a text from you" I began "I didn't expect to be shown around the city" "You said you were bored" he mentioned "That is not entirely a lie but we already established that it was an excuse as well," I said "What seems to be the problem now?" he asked me "I thought you asked me to dress because..." I paused too embarrassed to speak "You thought I will take you out?" he asked while I remained quiet "Why will you
...(Maximilian pov)A heavy cloud of helplessness engulfs me. Regret fills my heart, weighing it down with an unbearable burden. I can't get a single thing done, the pile of documents on my desk left untouched, what have I done,The realization of what I have done sinks in, and the pangs of guilt pierce my soul like a thousand tiny needles.I shouldn't have, I always knew when to stop.In the moment, it seemed like a harmless choice, a simple decision with no significant consequences. But now, with the clarity of hindsight, I see the error of my ways. My judgment failed me, and I succumbed to a momentary lapse of reason. and I'm left feeling utterly powerless to undo what has been done. I should have known better myself.Every thought, every image, every recollection of that regrettable act is etched deeply into my mind. I replay the scene over and over again, dissecting every detail, desperately searching for a way to turn back time. But time, merciless and unforgiving, marched for
(Luna's pov)**Earlier that day** I have eventually grown bored, nothing excites me anymore, as if I was a disease he avoided me like he hated the sight of me, he leaves as early as before but returns as late.Because I know no one I wait every night in the living room till he returns in hopes he will say something, but like always he walks straight to his room and returns to have dinner, where he rarely touches his food.What exactly happened that day, I was weak after, he looked angry that I didn't tell him it was my first, I said it didn't matter and that was it, two weeks of silence, with only me looking forward to him to say something, not even a message, not a call."Are you sure about this? Master won't like this" Cecilia said with worry all over her face "He doesn't have to know before he returns I will be back," I said getting ready, I have decided to go hunt for a job, I can't continue to be locked up in here doing nothing, I have knit up a bag from boredom and I can't con
..."Are you married or single?" The question came unexpectedly, I guess the ring on my finger gave it away. I can't even believe I have it on I rarely see him wearing his."I am single," I said forcing a laugh to hide my awkwardness, I immediately switched the ring to another finger "I was skeptical for a bit, but at the same time you are rather young," she said "For part-time assistants, I am not sure our pay will satisfy you, you look..." she said stressing her words as she looked me up and down, again it was my outfit, I will make sure to avoid wearing branded clothes from now on, although simple you can still tell it is high fashion."No, the experience is more important at the end of the day," I said watching her smile deepen "I like you already, the job is yours can you start immediately," she said, I wasn't planning on working today but why not."Of course, I can start immediately," I said, "Then begin," she said smiling, I waited in silence with a forced and awkward smile
...The more I looked at the face the more familiar it got, he continued smiling and approaching me "Hello, I couldn't introduce myself properly, Harrison Sinclair," he said, the dot immediately connected, It was Max's brother "Oh hi," I said awkwardly forcing a smile, on that day he barely looked at my side and only asked one question, I do not know how to feel about him."I didn't believe it for a while, there was no way in hell brother will let his wife roam on the streets without a guard but seeing you from a close-up confirms it really is you," He said while I nodded wondering what to reply with."Guards will only give you unwanted attention and I don't want that," I said "Exactly, you think like me," he said "Mi lady!" I turned around to see Cecilia waving as she ran to me in tiny "I am very sorry I kept you waiting" she apologized even when I should be apologising "Ho young master Harry," she said looking at him "Cecilia?" he asked pointing at her as if surprised "What
...It felt like all the air around has been knocked out, now locked in on a maze with no escape, the beautiful scent from his cologne mixed with sweat and disinfectant coming together to confuse me more.I refused to look away nor say anything, his face felt like a magnet pulling me closer, and closer, he would look more beautiful if only he smiled more, his neutral face always made it hard to know what he might be thinking.A sound interrupted the silence, his phone, I immediately sprint up from my position, "Hello," I heard his raspy voice say, slowly I turned to see his eyes still on me."Hmm" he hummed nodding his head while still on the phone "Yes do exactly like I said, no mistakes" he ordered before ending the call "What happened, was there a pin on the bed?" he asked me, his face cracking a smile, even with my pounding heart I can't deny the fact that even his half heart smile is mesmerizing "Is there something you want me to hear?" he asked getting up, I watched as he be
"Since you are okay, I better go prepare for my job," I Said getting up to leave "Prepare for what?" he asked holding my wrist "My jo..." I paused realizing he wasn't supposed to know, but those it matter? I don't think we are allowed to have a say in each other's private life."Hum..." I smiled with my full teeth awkwardly not knowing how to start "So I got a job," I said watching his reaction "You got a what?""I got a job at a salon," I said watching him, he stared at me with a confused stare "Don't worry I will keep a low profile, nobody will know about us, I can't just continue staying home" I said while he nodded "Do you need money?" he asked to my confusion."Huh?" "If you need money I can...""I don't, I haven't used or touched any money from the one you sent, I can't even look too much at it for I get dizzy so no," I said cutting him shut He got up from the bed still shirtless, I immediately averted my gaze, the boldness from last night has washed away eventually."Wi
...It was 4 and time to head back, I couldn't wait to hear what Cecilia had to say, unlike the previous day, Hervey left earlier because of an emergency so I had to work mostly beside Joe who was amazing as well.I went straight to the cafe where Cecilia seemed to be working as a barista, on getting there she was nowhere to be found."Hello," I said approaching the person at the counter "Hello, good evening who may I help you?" "I am looking for Cecilia, she recently began to work as a barista here" I explained "Oh, Ceci? She left a few minutes ago" She already has a nickname, I trust her to make friends easily, she probably went to fetch me "Thank you," I said I have no option but to go back or perhaps call her, As I walked out of the bustling cafe with my phone pressed against my ear, completely engrossed from the tone if Cecilia's ring back, she wasn't picking as well. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air, mixing with the low hum of chatter and clinking