SAPPHIRE’S POV.I stood from my seat and stared at the expression on the woman’s face.She was embarrassed, of course, yet, she looked like she had no other choice but to do that.This woman was old enough to be her mother and this was irking me so much.No one… not even a kid deserves to be treated this way.I walked over to their side and held the lady by the arm, “Do you know what you are doing at all?” I frowned.She ignored me as she only stared at the woman who was hesitating to do what she was asked to do.“Do you want to lose your job? You should do what I ask you, right now. My patience is running low.”“Are you insane?!” I tightened my grip on her arm and pulled her to look at me.“Don’t be nosey, Emerald, you should mind your business.”“My business? Damn me if I do. You are being foolish right now and you need to snap out of it.”“Mind your business!” She hollered and snatched her arm away from my hand.“How could you tell a person to lick water off the ground? Is she a do
AUTHOR’S POV.Sapphire felt her heart rising and falling, it was as if it was going to fall off her chest.She does not know what scares her more. The fact that Aidan, HER OWN BOYFRIEND, had access to her or might know Emerald, or the fact that she was finally hearing his voice after three weeks.She pursed her lips together and exhaled. Why had he called? What should she say to him?Does he know already?That was practically not possible.Even Daniel does not know, so how could he?“Yes?” Her voice came out hoarsely and she swallowed the lump in her throat.“Did you remember me? We met a couple of months ago at the event that our company had hosted and we exchanged numbers,” he said and Sapphire frowned.Aidan and Emerald met?Aidan never told her and this was coming to her as a shock.“Huh… I am sorry, but… I— I don't remember… you know I met a lot of people there and…”She was not sure what to say.What if there was no event and Aidan was doing this because he had probably caught o
DANIEL’S POV.I had waited for a while before I knocked on the door. I knew she was on the call with someone and I didn’t want to disturb that, however, it was taking too long and I knew I had to enter already.At first, I had turned the knob of the door but when I noticed the door was locked from inside, I shook my head and then knocked.I was going to pay her back. Walking in on her while she walked out of the bathroom like before or while she was naked was going to be so fun but disappointment soon rushed me when the door was locked.I heard her stop talking and then waited patiently for the door to open. The door opened finally and I stared at her face carefully and then teased her.“Were you talking to your boyfriend?” My eyes rose as I watched her reaction after I had told her that I would be offended if she was talking to her boyfriend.I had only said that, I didn’t know this woman’s expression was going to give her away like that.“What boyfriend? I was talking to my friend,”
DANIEL’S POV.If what happened two years ago should ever happen again. Then, forever, I would never find peace.I tried as much as I could… I acted as if it was okay, but deep down, I knew it was not.The only thing that kept me going was the fact that she did not die that day and was already living her life elsewhere… without these watching eyes.I exhaled deeply, returned the picture and note in the box, then strolled across the room.I pushed the door that would almost be mistaken for a wall open and then entered the room that was behind the door.I looked around the room and shook my head slightly.Inside this room, was almost everything that I had received from this anonymous sender. Now that I think of it, I have received a lot from this person over the past few years.Frames, mugs, letters, dead rats, pig’s blood… and many more.Because I couldn’t keep dead rats and pig’s blood here, I had taken pictures of them the moment I had received them and printed them out.I don’t know
SAPPHIRE’S POV.It was shortly after breakfast and I had just returned to my room when I heard a knock on my door.Was it Daniel? I wondered as I walked to the door.It’s been two days since I last saw him and it was as if we’ve both been avoiding each other on purpose. After he had left my room that day, I had not seen him and had only watched his car leave the compound through my window.I made sure to eat dinner after he had left the dining room and made sure I had breakfast whenever he was out of the house.I did not like this, still, I appreciated it.Talking to the man has always done one thing to me and that was anger. Every time.I finally pushed the door open and found the butler who I still do not know her name standing outside my room, her head slightly bowed.“Hi,” I waved my hand at her.I watched closely as she raised her head gently, looked both sides hurriedly, and turned to look at me back. “Hi,” she waved right back and a smile tugged on her lips.This woman has bee
SAPPHIRE’S POV.“Ma’am,” they chorused in a low voice.“I thought it hard and thoroughly why some bosses are so strict on their workers… I wondered why my husband restricted you all to not communicating with each other and I get it now… I mean, it is all so clear now,” I started, making sure I looked at least intimidating.I can’t appear weak in front of these people who just mocked me.It was going to be like I just agreed to whatever they said.“I thought I needed to be different. I wanted to be, but… this? I do not beg any of you to see me in a good light, but how dare you…!” My voice raised and I pressed my lips together hurriedly.I hated drama so much.I turned to look at the butler who appeared in my sight and I looked away from her.“How dare you disrespect me in such a manner? What temerity?!” I hollered and watched them as they kept their heads bowed.“It is fine if you have your opinions. To each man their own, they say. However, standing here… and belittling me this way s
SAPPHIRE’S POV.“Right?” I faked a laugh and nodded my head at her.She covered the space between us and curled her arm in mine, flashing me a smile.“Oh, my. Why did you use lenses? These eyes don't suit you! Makes you look like Sapph…”“Can we talk elsewhere?” I cut her short hurriedly and pulled her with me.“What is wrong, Emerald?” She frowned as we stopped at a corner away from the others.“I just thought we should talk where it is just us. You don’t like it?” I asked nervously.I had never imagined that I was going to meet her acquaintances.I never did and that was because I believed there was no way I would meet them.“Of course, it’s awesome! Goodness, you should get these lenses off your eyes. I keep thinking I am seeing your twin sister,” she grunted and I forced a laugh.“By the way, why did you suddenly cut out our invitation to your wedding? I thought it was just me but a few of our friends said they were not allowed in either,” she said and I hiccupped unconsciously.T
SAPPHIRE’S POV.I know that man did not like me.He, in fact, makes it so obvious.So, him looking out for me, wanting me to get new dresses, and doing all these was nothing but confusion on my end.What was he doing exactly?After a while of sitting in the air-conditioned room, a few women entered with a tray in their hand and they strolled to where I was sitting.They served me the dessert and fruit juice and stood in front of me, waiting for me to dig in.This was uncomfortable.I thought.I pressed my lips together, picked up the fork, and then raised my head to look at the people who were watching me closely.As if the eyes of the maids back at home were not enough. This was definitely not needed again.I began to eat… After all, I have got no choice.==I could definitely swear that the time spent at the boutique had to be the most stressful day ever.I did not even go through such stress on the wedding dress fitting.It was not as if I was moving around, shopping, but that woul