All Chapters of A Shade of Violet: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

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“You’re getting married.” My father says, crossing his arms in his large office chair.The words hit me like a truck. Married? I have never dated anyone, much less talk to anyone in that kind of way, and my father wants me to marry someone I have never met? No, absolutely not. That’s not how I want this to go.“No,” I say breathlessly as I stand up from my spot on the small couch within the office, “I’m not going to get married. Carson, tell him I’m not getting married.”I look at my brother, Carson, for some kind, any kind, of help but he looks at me with a frown on his face. He says nothing and I am forced to look at my father again who is still sat with crossed arms. The looks on both of their faces tells me that I, unfortunately, do not have a say in this matter.“Oh my god,” I start, backing up, “You cannot be serious. This is a dream. I’m going to pretend like I didn’t hear you say that and I will see you at dinner.”I leave the office without another word, my anger flaring up w

Last Updated : 2025-01-24

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My alarm wakes me up abruptly and I groan, turning it off and throwing my phone across the room. I did not get an ounce of sleep last night and it felt like I just closed my eyes before the alarm went off. I flop back down onto my pillow and press my hands into my eyes, I think if I press hard enough it will wake me up from this nightmare. Maybe I can run away.I stand and cross to the window, seeing that the room is very high up in the office building. I look up, trying to see if there is a window washer nearby. I could open the window and hitch a ride down if he was nice enough. To my dismay, there is not a window washer on shift right now. I sigh and pick up my phone, seeing that there wasn’t a scratch. I unlock it and see that everyone in my contacts has texted me, extending their congratulations. I even got some money from various corporations as a wedding gift. Of course, I wouldn’t give it back if they are congratulating me so generously. Maybe getting married isn’t too bad.A

Last Updated : 2025-01-24

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This is the man who swore off marriage? This is the man who chose me as the one he’d marry? Well, maybe marriage won’t be too bad after all. Of course, we’ll have to see about his personality and the like but looks will do good for now.My father wraps his arm around mine and I give a genuine smile as my eyes stay focused on Anthony’s. I wonder what his voice sounds like. I wonder if he shares any interests of mine. We arrive to the altar and my hand is given to Anthony’s, his skin soft under my finger tips. I look over to my father who gives me a smile, almost asking me to forgive him.I pause, not wanting to forgive him just yet but i give him a hug and whisper in his ear, “I love you. We’ll see about forgiveness later.”He hugs me back,replying in a whispered tone, “I love you too.”I break the hug and give him a smile before turning to Anthony, who meets my gaze, offering a smile. He looks to my father, nodding at him before bringing us to the altar, both of our hands now interloc

Last Updated : 2025-01-24

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The reporter takes a few more pictures of us before pulling out a pen and paper, “So, the world wants to know, how did you two fall in love?”“What a great question,” Anthony smiles, squeezing my arm as if to go along with what he is about to say, “Violet is a beautiful woman, so of course, I decided to ask about her when I caught a glimpse of her on the news. She is a little difficult to find due to her mastery in avoiding the paparazzi but I just knew she was the one for me. She is hard working and has a kind heart, making me realize that she was the only one I would marry.”I look at Anthony in amazement, just wondering how much of me he actually knew about. Did he do his homework or is this just common knowledge from the public. A camera flash snaps me out of my thoughts and I look to the reporter.“Well,” I start, clearing my throat before continuing, “I knew that Anthony had sworn off marriage and Inever thought there would be a chance for me in his heart. When we met for the fi

Last Updated : 2025-01-24

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I stand up and I can barely contain my rage, “I’m sorry. Repeat yourself.”Anthony raises an eyebrow and holds up a hand, “It’s just a job, Violet. You no longer need it. I did you a favor by-”“You,” I cut him off as I take slow steps toward him, “Didn’t do shit for me. You have basically ruined everything that I worked so hard to keep. I didn’t want to get married, much less to a rich prick like you. I didn’t want to leave my home. I didn’t want to leave my job. I left everything I loved because of you. I hate you.”I can feel the tears in my eyes spill over in my rage and I was close enough now to jab a finger into his chest with every sentence. “Violet,” Anthony starts, holding his chest in shock, “Look, it may not be ideal but you are in a situation where you can have anything that you want. I can give you everything. And you didn’t even have to ask for it!”“Exactly!” I yell, “I didn’t ask for it and that is what I hate. People shoving free things at me, thinking it’s what I wa

Last Updated : 2025-01-24

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My breathing stops immediately as I realize that there is nothing for me to grab to help stop myself from falling. The initial shock didn’t have as big of an impact on me as the freezing cold water did. The pool enveloped me and I started to sink, deeper and deeper, making my attempts of trying to gain traction much more difficult. I didn’t know how to swim. I was never near water so there was not a reason to get trained.The chlorine burned my eyes as I looked up at the slowly disappearing light from atop the balcony. I didn’t know pools could be this deep and my arms are starting to feel tired from flailing around. My lungs feel as though they are being tortured by my desperate attempts to take in air from the water as though I were a fish. I thought that I saw movement from the surface but my vision started spotting so it must have been that.How deep was this pool?What did it matter, I'm going to die in it. I'm going to die without knowing what it feels like to be loved. Suddenly

Last Updated : 2025-04-25

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I stand frozen as the girl speaks some more about him getting her a dress for the gala.What gala? Why wasn't I aware of a gala? What is she talking about?Anthony's laugh tickles a part of my brain that makes me long to hear it gestured toward me but I shake the thought away, instead turning back to Hestia."I think I want to go home." I say, trying to keep my voice steady.Hestia nods, "I agree, I think it is time your room gets a make over."I give her a tight smile, "It definitely needs it. Let's go back the way we came."I gesture my head back to where Anthony and the woman are still standing, hoping that my small act seemed innocent enough to where it looks like I don't know he is behind me. Hestia nods and picks up my bag for me, leading the way with a smile on her face.We don't get very far until she notices Anthony and stops in her tracks, "Anthony, I didn't expect to see you out today."I keep my eyes forward and avo

Last Updated : 2025-04-26

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The voices grow louder as they walk further into the front entryway and my temper is at an all time high as I stand, closing the door as gently as possible. The urge to slam it was strong but I didn't want to cause a scene. I'm not that kind of person, as I'm sure Anthony knows."Why did you close the door?" Hestia asks."Because he's home." I seethe, taking a seat at my vanity to do breathing exercises to calm my racing heart."But," I see her eyebrows furrow in the mirror, "You're married, don't you want to see him?"I scoff, almost laughing, "I'm sorry but I'd rather not be reminded that I am married to that cheater."Hestia stands, her hand going to her chest in shock, "Cheater? What do you mean?"I look at her with a confused expression, "Did you not see a woman attached to his arm at the mall? He even brought her back here! What kind of decent person brings their mistriss home when their wife is still there? Disgusting."Hestia

Last Updated : 2025-04-27

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I roll my eyes at his tone, "Don't play games here, just leave."He stares at me with his eyebrows knit together, almost seeming to be confused. I don't have the patience for his confusion."Look," I start quietly, "I'm fine with you sleeping around. Whatever makes you happy. Just make sure the tabloids don't get wind of it."Anthony chortles and takes a seat on my bed, "Where are you getting these ideas? And you are most definitely not fine with me sleeping around, which I am not, by the way."I give him a sour look, deciding after a moment to close the door in case things get heated."Then do you gift necklaces to any girl who clings to your arm?" I ask as I lean against the back of the door, my arms finding themselves in a comfortable crossed position."Why?" He smiles cheekily, "Do you want a necklace?"I roll my eyes, "Be for real, I don't want anything from you.""And yet," He stands, "You're jealous that I'm giving another woman my attention.""I am not jealous. Just...hurt. Ev

Last Updated : 2025-05-02

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I look at the girl in shock, moving from her to Anthony and back to her again. Had I completely misread the entire situation? No, that's not possible. "That is a likely story," I begin, "I'm sure you're saying that just so I don't get mad at him for having a lover. Rest assured, you can have him."I feel Anthony's stare on me as Jaiden looks at me as though I gre an extra set of arms."Lover?" She asks incredulously, "First of all, you think I'd want to sleep with him? Ew, absoluetely not, he's not my type. Second, I am telling you the truth. Here, I have some family pictures from when we were kids."She starts to tap away on her phone and I try not to look at Anthony, whose icy attitude had returned."This," She shows me her phone, "Was my first day of elementary school. Anthony walked me to my classroom so I wouldn't be scared. And this is the time when we went North for Christmas in my preteen years, he had given me a stocking full of roached. I should beat you right now for that.

Last Updated : 2025-05-05

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