“But Mother had an accident. The money Nicolas and Father earned wasn’t enough to save her.”“We need money… I had to do something that’s why I did that photoshoot. The pictures where I was fucking naked... ” I sniffed and smiled emptily. “I was a prostitute’s daughter after all. What can you expect? I went to whoever gave money to save my mother!” I looked at him who completely lost his mind,“But she couldn’t recover and died… Everything changed after she died, Elmer disowned Nicolas, and sent him away.”“Our happy family tore apart, he promised to take care of me but treated me like trash. He taunted me about my licit and I was fucking scared!” I shouted, holding my chest.“Nicholas wanted to hide our relationship so no one could know how we were born and I lived a normal life but nothing was right…” I whispered, biting the inside of my cheek.“Father forced me to get married. No, I never loved Leon, I was forced to get married for money and when I couldn’t provide him money with

“Why did you leave?” I asked with my voice strained. She sighed, tightening her grip around her, not meeting my gaze.“I… I.. need tranquility.” She breathed out. “And I didn't provide you with it?” I asked in a low but angered tone, taking a step closer. She gave me a seething look and hissed, “You demolished it.” “I am also trying to build it back.” I reasoned. “I don’t want to live with you anymore.” She said sternly but her words made my heartbeat drop in dread and pain.Astounded by her absurd words I asked, hoping I heard h

The next day, we went back, on the way, my heart was literally on the verge of bursting from dread, the stern expression on Tyler’s face gave me shudders.I cannot believe the person in front of me, Tyler, is one I called my friend.The person who did everything he could only to make me feel relaxed in his presence is now obsessing over my presence in his life. I failed to notice how much effect I have in his life, he would never let me go, even if it means forcing me to be with him. And that thought made me disquiet. I spared a glance at Tyler who just laid back with his eyes closed, maybe trying to comprehend something.‘What have you done for me?’

“Tyler … please-” He pushed me away, not listening to me.“Go.” He ordered and leaned on the wall, lighting up his cigarette. I stood there motionless, crushed under the weight of his words which made my heart burst anytime from apprehension. “Go.” He repeated, I stumbled back and ran to the bathroom. I took a few deep breaths and washed my face, I changed my clothes, applied makeup to build a facade.While Tyler continued to watch me from behind and my hands were trembling by his presence. I tried to apply my lipstick but couldn’t. He sighed and came closer, my breath hitched, I quickly turned to him, He too

Tyler POV:-Candice has been grounded for a while now. She doesn't complain anymore, and doesn't ask me anything. Agree with everything, holding me close all the time and it made a needle to prick in my heart to bear this. I cannot take it. My heart constricted when I treated her like this but she needs a lesson to recognize how much I love her and when she will be deprived of it.Maybe then she will realize her worth in my eyes- Treasured more than my life. She is my fortune, my heartbeats place their lives on her.When my soul is wrapped around her winds then how can I imagine seeking comfort other than her shelter? How I cherish the moments when my eyes meet hers, she could never know how much I zeal for her to the extent of losing my own identity for her… ‘She could never know and I won’t let it… I don't want to be seen as a freak.’ After dinner, I laid on my side using my phone, not paying attention to Candice. I truly want to hold her and never let her go, keeping her w