8โWeโre starting with you, lovebird.โ She raised her left eyebrow, plastering a smirk on her face. Donโt call me that, El! โStart what?โ I counter-questioned hesitantly. I hoped she wouldnโt notice my slightly cracked voice. โHow was the party for you? Banged a guy or came home sober?โ she winked and started rocking me. I smiled faintly and lowered my gaze to the ground in shyness, I probably was blushing. โLook at this red mess!โ she teased. She knew I became edgy from such other-guy-involved-questions. โNo, nothing guys thing happened to me (or at least I donโt believe it) Iโฆ came home, sober!โ I kinda tried to shoo her but she was planning to exaggerate longer -her face told me. This side of Eliana I had never liked. She always thinks pulling someoneโs leg makes other people feel butterflies in the stomach but itโs totally the opposite of what I felt every time she did this with me. It was exasperating me. โLike I believe you. When did you reach home?โ Okay, thatโs where I lef
9 3 Days Later It had been the longest three days I had ever lived. These days were my nightmares, I cried, gave up, stood again, fell down and again held my broken pieces together from falling deeply under my eyes. I had been keenly conscious about my surroundings, more than I shouldโve had. Everything that moved with me or every person as far as I could see seemed like a threat. I studied them if they meant to harm or stalking me; even if that was a disable man minding his own business. Wherever I went I felt like being chased along with getting precisely observed by some unseen force which denied to appear in front of me, Like someoneโs eyes were constantly noticing my each and every movement. The first time I had this feeling was under Brandonโs penetrating gaze. That gaze which I couldnโt forget till today despite many days went.I hated this paranoia tricking on me, growing inside my head each passing day. First off, I only feared my husband, and now I started fearing everyon
10I sipped my drink and raised my eyes to check out a couple sitting in front of me and making out without breaking the climax in the private cabin. I swear it had been 15 minutes we reached down the townโs expensive restaurant - afforded by these rich brats- called, โThe Angelsโ and I hadnโt seen Eliana and Ryan detaching from each other for a split second, they looked like two horny teenagers ready to have scandalous public sex. I straightway lowered my gaze and pushed my attention to something else like my wedding ring which I hadnโt taken off yet, and now I believed I shouldโve taken action regarding it. I knew everything was over by this point because I didnโt bear strange physical harm which could be executed by Liamโs side. Of course, he had connections in secrets criminal networks, if he wanted me back it wouldโve been a snap of finger thing for him for locating and abducting me from the streets of LA, I felt consuming after finding nothing else to think about other than
117:48 AM *Alarm Buzzer* I felt like a hammer hitting my head and my ears almost about to bleed, that alarmโs shrill voice was enough to wakeup neighbours too, I squinted my eyes to locate the clock after tapping my hand on the nightstand, finally, I hit the button and it stopped, I huffed with a foggy mind, โStupid clock,โ I didnโt sleep well last night because of that human who stood at the corner right after when a mysterious paper came out of my bag, I couldnโt eat properly nor I had the audacity to speak about it to Eliana, I had to deal with it alone, I cried in fear and shivered for my dear life and thatโs how I dozed off to sleep.Everything rewinded in my mind and I rested on the bed until my mind reminded I had an interview in the head office to clear and I was running out of time, I flipped out of the bed and rushed to the bathroom, I did my business and took a quick shower, for my first day I chose professional attire to make a good impression of me - Yeah, that was im
12Brandon Grande had a son? This was news to me, a shocking one, โW-wait he has a son?โ A bombshell was too obvious on my face, she turned around and about to chuckle hysterically on my palpable โpunโ, perhaps? โNumbskull, donโt you know Brandon adopted his friendโs son after the boyโs parents died in a sudden car accident, he is his late best friendโs son and Mr. Grande cherishes him a lot, thatโs why we all are standing here cause he advertised his urgent need for a nanny, even though he is interviewing the candidates personally for his adopted lad, arenโt you here for the boy?โ She enquired, I felt a dumbo for a good minute, she jabbered out all of the stories while I stood there as a dumbstruck,โIโฆ Iโm here for a normal interview, I didnโt know about the boy nanny thing before,โ I replied her with sceptical expressions, she narrowed her eyes on me, I knew what was coming next, something starts with a who, โWho appointed you for a normal interview today?โ Like I assumed, her ex
13My mind was moving around the dates as to when I should meet the lawyer to file for divorce, Itโs been almost a week and I hadnโt lived this much longer without his eyes on me. The feeling of being independent and not having someone to suppress you was new to me and I was grateful for each second of it. I would call the lawyer once I reached home, all the points to be discussed were roaming in my mind while walking back to the bus stop, it remained few miles away from me and I was constantly dodging my focus from what my sixth sense was triggering; someone is following you, Jenna. Look behind.I stayed straight until someone felt so close to me almost, I turned around and like always, there were just some kids playing in the park. I fastened my pace as much as heel allowed me, and with that, the heartbeat got triggered with I saw a shadow almost crossing my shadow, I turned my head to some degree and found out I wasnโt dreaming about the shadow, I panicked and literally darted int
14I locked the main door of the apartment and leaned on the door, I was deep in thought of that stalker, who was he and how he knew about me so well? He even had information about my relationship with my husband, did that mean he kept tabs on me for a long time? I pushed the door and walked inside the kitchen, made a quick sandwich for myself and went to my bedroom. I threw my bag on the couch and freshened up myself. Changed my clothes into PJโs and slipped under the covers, I gripped my laptop, turned it on and searched out for jobs. I was so frustrated by todayโs session that having a specific designation was not my priority that time, I randomly searched for reasonable jobs for initial survival, the suitable options werenโt paying as handsome as being Brandonโs sonโs Nanny but it was a ray of hope for me. I stayed till midnight and applied for jobs until I couldnโt do it anymore, I shut my laptop and went to the staring ceiling until I fall back to my fantasyland. I had a dream
15Next MorningI had a deep slumber after taking antidepressants. Yesterday wasnโt in my fair, I had been apprehending every second of tomorrow, I wasnโt in my senses all day, kept myself busy in the regrets of what I signed myself for, I shouldโve been more considerate about the answer I mouthed off too casually and more than that, she took it without reassuring. How unprofessional of her. She didnโt discuss signing the contract, thatโs important before every job and I was fearing if this designation was only a net to trap me. What if someone from that household was my stalker or unknown rapist? Anything could be possible and more above than the fact, I had no idea how Brandon Grande was with his employee, he must treat all his workers like a piece of dirt, it had always been obvious on his face how frosty and unmerciful he looked. He was like a block of ice, cold from inside out. I wiped away Brandonโs thought and dragged my mind into something positive, I postured straight on the
2 Years LaterJennaI scanned every corner of the hall to make sure everything was going according to my planning. After all, itโs going to be my daughterโs first birthday, I wanted everything to be perfect. The glee I felt was beyond human comprehension, words werenโt enough to describe my life after Renaiโs birth, she was, is and always will be my lucky charm. โMy darling, whatโs that look on your face?โ I heard my husband interrupting me and my thoughts-land. โIโm observing if anything is out of line,โ I replied, roaming my eyes everywhere while I could feel one pair of bluish orbs sticking at my face. โEverything is perfect as long as youโre happy with it,โ replied my husband in the most romantic way possible. He surely knew how to sweep my heart away just with his words. I was already flushing like red jello. โHas cake arrived?โ I asked him, gingerly. โPretty sure, yes. Guards have made sure to put it in the refrigerator with careful hands,โ He informed, โWhereโs our daughte
42One Year Later I miss sleeping like a normal human being. This man who I accepted as my husband last week woke me up today by shagging himself in me while I was in a deep slumber after our long sex night session, but alas, four rounds werenโt enough for him, he was a man with an exceptional sexual appetite in comparison with me. I sometimes wondered if calling him the real-life man of steel wouldnโt be wrong as his endless stamina cost me my sleep and strength, to endure his lengthy manhood wasnโt an easy part either.Right now, his tongue was giving me the pleasure of sacred nirvana as he shoved it in and out like he promised himself to destroy me today. I held out his head for my holy soul, my shouts and moans were filling the roomโs space while he succeeded in gifting me orgasm for my breakfast. I grunted at last as his tongue cleaned out the corners of my lips, โYouโre fucking irresistible, my one and only,โ Brandon stated, ascending towards my face. I flushed as his predato
41JennaThis was real. Everything that I had been through passed by me. I thought I would meet my grave next but I was still laying beside the man who I fell for, then hated and now again, I feared falling for him again. He never left my side or even my hand. He didnโt know that I was conscious but I couldnโt move for a while until I had gotten the power to open my eyes. Since the moment I had been awakened, he made sure to pepper me with kisses all over my face. โDove, I canโt thank God enough to God for giving you another chance. You scared the life out of me you know?!โ He spoke, hyperventilated. It was difficult for me to speak out for myself because of the oxygen mask and weakliness, so I just let him do the talking work, he didnโt miss out on any chance of proving how worried he was about me and somehow, I also started believing in him. His eyes werenโt lying this time, they had some sort of clarity and honesty. My heart said to trust him once more and grant him a chance. โD
40โLiamโฆโ I gasped, my heart skipped a beat.โYes, buttercup, Liam. Your own husband Liam,โ He said, his tone blended in satire and venom. His aura was filled with malevolence. I inwardly flinched at his words because they were sarcastic enough to take my heart out. โStrange that you have forgotten me so easilyโฆ Tell me was that your pussy boyfriendโs cock that made you forget me? Huh, was he that good?โ He kept on trudging towards me like a vampire was about to have his feed on a candy human like me. โL-Liamโstop, you canโt doโthis,โ I stuttered even when I tried to portray myself a little courageous. โTsk. Tsk. Tsk. Still the world hasnโt taught my girl enough all this time,โ he mocked, as usual. I kept on reserving while he continued taking my life out of its place with his gait. โActuallyโฆ I was hereโฆ to talk about us,โ โWhat is left to argue?โ I lashed out, not giving up too soon. I had to fight for myself. โThere are lots of things that have left unfinished between us,โ he
39The wolf was coming to prey on his targeted mouse, watching him coming towards me along with his powerful aura, I had only one thing to do, pray to God that heโd disappear in the thin air or Iโd lose my sight but nothing as such sort happened, instead I clearly saw him reaching near me, โMiss. Maxwell,โ โMr. Grande,โ My mouth abruptly left out. โPlease can you come with me to my office?โ He asked, his tone was polite but his aura made it felt like otherwise, I gulped the lump of my throat when his burning heat that was emitting through his covered chest hit my skin, he was standing that close to me and I couldnโt lie I was getting under his effect. โIโm sorry, Mr. Grande but Iโm not here for you,โ I tried to kindly reject him in every way so he would leave my direction. I stepped away to rush outside but he blocked my way. He came closer to the extent where our chests were about to contract, his head buried near my ear and he whispered, โFor the sake of my son, I ask you to lis
38Somebody kill me!Only because of Kevin I agreed on going to the place that I considered a jailhouse. Miss. Beckett promised me to ensure Brandon wouldnโt cross my path and I didnโt even want him to. Itโs better he would stay the hell out of my way for his own good otherwise I didnโt know what I would do to him. He caused a never-ending formula of pain on me and I didnโt want my heart to burn into ashes again once again when heโd appear in front of me. It was ten past seven in the evening and I was travelling in the cab to that spooky mansion after my work. I promised myself never to turn back there ever but today, I had to break my ego with my own hands after a short span of keeping it. What if Brandon would come across my way? How would I react? No, he better not come in front of me otherwise I wouldnโt be able to hold back my grudge or maybe tears too. Where he had become my biggest enemy there is a soft corner in my heart that yearns for him and tells me to give him a chance
37Two Months Later I couldnโt believe I was still alive and very much stable after two months of the worst period of my life. Life was finally coming back to its track and I couldnโt be much happier. I thought Iโd be dead in a day or few when I was in San Diego but I didnโt lose. I left my past back in there and got back to where I belonged; Los Angelos, leading a new stable life now. I was still in Elianaโs apartment, moving as soon as I get my first salary. But the thing was I was alone in her apartment because she moved in with her boyfriend; that poker-faced Ryan. I wished the best for her, she was the one who helped me like no other and at least I could pray for her betterment. I would never forget her favours, I was actually indebted to it with my life. Alright, enough with the emotional episode, now letโs get back to reality. I mentioned working. Yes, luckily I got a job in this month, it was hard to find but scratching every corner of newspapers and job search site, I was
36I walked out of the mansion with my suitcase packed, I didnโt care who was calling out my name and why. My goal was to pass the mansionโs gate and hop inside the booked cab. That was it. I would never trust anyone now, perhaps this was my wake-up call so I would make sure to stay away from love affairs in future.I again heard my name being called out by the man who I was loathing the most at the moment, I spun around when his callous hand pushed me his way, I was forced to glance at his face, there was a time when I wished to keep looking at him for hours and now, I just wanted nothing more than to avoid him. โDove, you canโt leave me just like this. Youโre my official girlfriend.โ There was a hint of whine in his tone. โAnd what makes you think I would stay with you after I learnt your ugly side?! How can you be so disgusting, Brandon, you were my everything!โ My eyes filled with tears but I kept them unshed. He wasnโt worth my tears. โYes. I know I did wrong, I admit it but p
35I was shivering badly. The picture I held in my hand was of a girl lying naked and unconscious on a bed. Her body was bruised with the same purple and red marks that I had after the night of the movie premiere. I couldnโt stabilise my nerves, I held out all the stack of pictures that laid remaining in the drawer. And with each passing picture of different girls fully naked and bruised got my breath heavier. Tears were forming up in my eye sockets. A sudden hit of the emotion of running to save my life from the abuser hyperventilated me or heโd kill me for finding out all of this. My hands were unstoppable, I kept swiping the pictures to make my brain accept the fact that the man who I called my boyfriend had such stuff in his private wardrobe. He was a famous celebrity who was being adored by millions but the ugly truth about him made me instantly abhor him. Tears blurred my vision as they were flowing without my permission. Just then I saw what I prayed never to see again, I wa