All Chapters of Forbidden desire- In love with my father’s best friend : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

" You bitch! Come here! ” Stella screamed at Amelia who ran away as fast as her short legs could carry her. She knew she would be in trouble if she stayed back after class. Stella had invited her to a party the previous night. She had threatened to kill Amelia if the latter didn’t show up and Amelia had refused to attend because going to parties wasn’t her thing. Now, Stella was there to carry out her threat. Earlier in class, Amelia didn’t miss the glares Stella kept sending her way and she had shivered in pretense fear. Her best friend could be scary at times, Amelia thought, looking back. Sure enough, Stella was glaring at her. " I’ll see you tomorrow! I love you! ” Amelia screamed, drawing the attention of some students nearby. The guys gawked at her. She was a short beauty- if there was any word like that. With long blonde hair that cascaded down her back, ocean blue eyes, white skin and curves in the right places, she drew the attention of both genders. She was a sight to behold

Bryan pulled her into a warm embrace, and for a moment, she clung to him, inhaling the familiar scent of his cologne. She felt safe in his arms, but the safety was fleeting.“ Come on, you’re nineteen, ” she muttered under her breath, scolding herself as she blinked back the tears threatening to spill. She wouldn’t cry—not in front of Ryan.Pulling back, she forced a smile. “ Take care of yourself, Dad. ”Bryan smiled back, his eyes shining with a mix of pride and reluctance. “ You too, kiddo. ” He turned to Ryan. “ Thanks again, man. ”Ryan gave him a tight nod. “Safe travels.”As Bryan walked to his car, Amelia thought she noticed a brief exchange of glances between her father and Ryan. It was fleeting, almost imperceptible, but something about it made her pause. She shook the thought away, convincing herself it was nothing.When the car’s engine roared to life, Amelia stood on the front steps, waving as her father pulled away. The sight of his car disappearing down the driveway lef

“ Stella, ” she said with a resigned smile, recognizing her best friend’s signature energy immediately.Stella grinned, her bright blue eyes sparkling mischievously. “ Don’t ‘Stella’ me like that! You’ve been avoiding me. ”Amelia sighed in defeat, letting Stella guide her off to the side of the hallway. “ I haven’t been avoiding you. I’ve just been… busy. ”Stella narrowed her eyes. “ Busy? That’s your excuse? You missed my party, Amelia. The party I specifically asked you to come to. ”Amelia offered a sheepish smile. “ I know, I know. I’m sorry for not being there, but you know parties aren’t really my thing. ”Stella crossed her arms, glaring at her playfully. “ That’s a lame excuse, and you know it. You promised me you’d be there! ”Amelia rolled her eyes, sighing dramatically. “ And that’s why I’m apologizing. I’m truly sorry, okay? I’ll make it up to you. ”Stella frowned, studying her closely. “ You don’t look good, though. What’s up? ”Amelia stiffened, her mind scrambling fo

" We need to talk. ”The words hung in the air like a storm cloud, and she froze. A shiver ran down her spine as she turned to see Ryan standing a few feet away, his expression cold and unreadable. His hands were shoved into the pockets of his tailored slacks, his gaze sharp and fixed on her.Amelia swallowed hard, wrapping her arms around herself as if to shield against the icy tone of his voice. She didn’t need to ask what he wanted to talk about. She already knew.“ Sit, ” he said, motioning to the chair across from him.Her legs felt like lead as she pushed herself off the couch and walked over. She sat down reluctantly, keeping her eyes fixed on the floor. Her heart pounded in her chest as she waited for him to speak.Ryan took a seat opposite her, his posture relaxed but his aura anything but. He leaned back in the chair, studying her with an intensity that made her squirm.“ Miss Amelia, ” he began, his voice low and controlled, “ don’t you ever come to my room or invade my pri

Her brows drew together as she leaned closer.The woman’s faint moans.Her eyes widened, and she quickly scrunched up her nose in disgust. “ Gross, ” she muttered under her breath, shaking her head.Of course, Ryan Woods would have a woman over. She didn’t know why it surprised her. He was rich, attractive, and cold... exactly the type many women chased after. Still, something inside her twisted uncomfortably as she hurried down the stairs and out the front door.The night air hit her skin like a breath of fresh freedom.She walked slowly down the paved path in front of the house, then wandered toward the garden, her arms folded loosely across her chest. The flowers smelled sweet in the cool night breeze, and the wind brushed gently through the trees.Her thoughts drifted—school, Stella, Evan… Ryan. Especially Ryan. She hated how often her mind returned to him. The way he looked at her sometimes. The way he pushed her away like she was nothing. And now—bringing someone into the house