I look at my reflection one last time before heading out of the room. I am wearing the red fitted gown that Austin got for me earlier. I am still finding it difficult to believe that Austin brought a dress for me. I mean it’s just so unbelievable - it doesn’t sound like what he would want to do or even actually do it. And as much as I hate to say this, the gown is very beautiful and it fits like a glove, hugging in the right places. It is an off-shoulder gown so it is wrapped around my shoulders, showing my neck which I top up with the locket my parents gave me. It matches with all kinds of clothes. Looking at myself, I admired how the dress looked on my body before I turned away and stepped into a pair of black heels. I grabbed my purse and then headed out of the room. Walking down the stairs, I see Austin pacing around in the living room in his lavish black tux and white Oxford shoes. He is using the telephone and seems to be ranting about something as always. I can not be any m
His words rang in my ears and I nearly choked on my food and my eyes widened in total surprise. Did I hear him right or what?"I'm sorry, what?" I ask, trying to process his words."Your eyes are beautiful, very beautiful," he repeats, emphasizing his compliment.Okay, can someone pinch me right now because I feel like I am dreaming? This can not be happening. Austin did not just compliment me - it’s not just possible. I mean, something has to be wrong with him because it’s unlike him to compliment me or anyone else. I don’t know what’s wrong with him but I do that something is going on in his head, because what he just said right now does not make sense at all. He isn’t this nice- as a matter of fact, he is never nice. Maybe something happened to him, after all, he has been gone for a couple of days so I will not be that surprised if he isn’t the one talking to me right now. I mean, he is acting very different than before and it’s kind of freaking me out. Austin never compliments m
I am currently in the kitchen, preparing a steaming cup of coffee for Austin. I am not entirely sure why he specifically asked me to make coffee for him but it’s alright because I did not have any other plans at the moment and making a cup of coffee for him is not a big deal- well I won’t be if he appreciates it and doesn’t pour it away like he did to his former secretary. I got that information from Jacob, not that he told me personally but I heard it when he was speaking to his pack members about it.Speaking of Jacob, I got the chance to speak to him and explain to him why I did what I did and he totally understands. In fact, we are so cool, he and I are going to watch the movies together tonight. It won’t cause any problems because it’s a normal thing for the pack members to watch movies on a Thursday, just that I will be joining him and instead of inviting all the pack members, it’s just going to be me and him. Once the coffee is ready, I carefully pour it into his treasured co
"Because I don’t want to be in one of your paintings anymore." I voice out Austin's face drops, a mix of astonishment and disbelief written all over his features. I can sense that my words have caught him off guard, and the expression on his face makes it clear that this is not going to go well."I know about the painting Austin," I said.I never forgot about that painting - I just never could. I wanted to confront Austin and let him know how frustrating and unacceptable it is to paint something like that about me. But every time I tried to talk to him, my mind would wander to Jacob, and just like that the fear of getting caught grips me and I lost the confidence to confront him. But right now, he will have to speak. There is absolutely no way I am going to allow Austin to get away with this. He has and will have to be held accountable and provide a thorough explanation for why he decided to paint that portrait of me. "You had no right to paint a nude picture of me Austin," I state
Austin's eyes blazed with fury as he warned, his voice filled with frustration, "Never fucking talk about her again otherwise you are going to face more consequences than you can ever imagine." He released my hair with a forceful gesture and stormed out of the room, leaving me to process his words.I feel a surge of tears welling up in my eyes, but I summon every ounce of self-control to prevent them from spilling over until Austin takes his leave. It's crucial for me not to let him witness my vulnerability, as I refuse to give him the satisfaction of thinking he can easily hurt me. I won't let his ego be boosted by seeing that weak side of me.As I hear the door bangs shut, my heart soars with a mix of emotions and uncontrollable tears stream down my face making me feel pathetic and miserable. My heart begins to thump against my rib cage and I feel an overwhelming need to release my anger, unsure if I should let the tears flow or take more drastic measures.Controlling my emotions se
~ JACOB’S POVI gaze at her serene expression as she peacefully rests, her beauty radiating in the soft moonlight. The sight fills my heart with an overwhelming sense of awe and adoration. My desire to be present and witness her tranquil sleep remains unyielding, as I cherish every precious moment.Bella looks so perfect when she is asleep. She is undoubtedly the most beautiful person I have laid my eyes on. While gazing at her serene face, a delicate strand of eyelash captures my attention. With utmost tenderness, I delicately pluck it away, ensuring not to disrupt her blissful dreams. My heart swells with adoration, cherishing these intimate moments of affection.Last night, Bella and I had a deeply emotional moment. It was so magical how I easily comforted her and made her feel better. I am so glad that I was there for her when she needed me the most.After what had happened between her and Adam, I felt like Bella deserved someone she could easily talk to. Someone she could rely o
~ BELLA’S POVI am sitting on the couch with Jacob by my side. We are both wrapped in a cozy blanket, lost in the pages of an enchanting novel. The warm glow of the fireplace casts a romantic ambiance as Jacob gently reads each word to me.It's a beautiful moment and I feel really lucky to have this intimacy where our hearts intertwine through the power of storytelling. I couldn't ask for a more enchanting evening.As I steal a quick glance at Jacob, my heart flutters with a mix of excitement and warmth. A smile effortlessly dances across my face, revealing the joy I feel deep within. It's incredibly peculiar, yet undeniably endearing how I find myself irresistibly attracted to this bookish man. I never thought I would be drawn to someone like him, but I suppose fate has its own whimsical plans for me.And you know what? I absolutely adore it.Jacob is like a beautiful paradox in my world, someone who effortlessly fulfills my deepest desires. As I watch him immersed in the pages of th
~ JACOB’S POVI finally did it.I can not believe it. I finally said the words to Bella. This still feels like a dream to me, I didn’t think I would be able to tell her that I love her, at least not now. But I am so glad I finally let out my feelings and told her how I felt. I always feared that if I told Bella I loved her, I wouldn’t get those words from her but I guess I was wrong. She equally feels the same and it’s amazing.I couldn’t stop smiling all day - how would I, I finally stole the heart of the woman I love. Though I am really happy about this but a part of me feels really weird about it. I mean now that Bella and I have confessed our feelings for each other, what is it going to be with Austin? Is he going to be happy with me? Will he support Bella and I? I don’t really know about that but I do know that after the contract ends and Bella and I are still together, she and I would make it official; at least that is what I want. But what about Austin? Would he be happy? Is
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~ AUSTIN’S POV Just like every single night, this scene keeps playing over and over in my head; a nightmare. It's etched in there, haunting me like the sound of a thunderstorm that won't let up. I can see it vividly, like a movie playing in my head. Jacob, he's there, begging for mercy. His voice and pleads are dancing in my ears, echoing and lingering. I wish I could do something to help him, I wish I could rush in and save him, hold him close, and tell him that everything's gonna be alright. But I'm stuck. It's like I'm frozen in time, unable to change what will happen no matter how much I try. I can see the killer attacking Jacob, he isn’t saying anything but his silence scares me. I watch him take slow steps closer to Jacob like a lion ready to prey. Though I can’t see his face, I can tell that he is dangerously aggressive. From his moves to his body to the shape bloody axe he is holding; it all screams danger and death. My heart immediately starts to race a mile a minute as
"Layla, are you done getting ready?" I ask, stepping out of my room. "Yes and I'm right here," she replies with her cute little voice, peeking out from the corner. I turn to look at her, and my eyes light up with delight at her appearance. "Wow, you look absolutely stunning!" I exclaim, unable to hide my admiration. "Thanks, Bell! I really love this dress. It's definitely the best Christmas gift ever," she says, her face beaming with joy as I wrap my arms around her. As we pull away, I can't help but smile. "Oh, silly girl!" I cup her face "The dress is just a present, not your actual Christmas gift. That's waiting for you under the tree." "Really? Can I open it now?" she asks eagerly, her excitement palpable. "No, sweetheart. We have to wait until after dinner," I reply, trying to contain her impatience. "Okay," she says, though her tone hints at her eagerness to tear into the presents. She's always like this when it comes to Christmas gifts. As we descend the stairs, I feel L
~ BELLA’S POVThose weeks seemed to pass by in a blur, and little by little, I felt my heart and soul healing. The pain and confusion I once felt about why Samaria tried to hurt me started to fade away. It finally clicked in my mind that she did it because she wanted to be with Austin. I can understand her perspective, but I can't help but think that her approach was completely wrong and unacceptable.If she had just talked to me, she would have known that my heart never throbbed for Austin. He's always been just a friend to me, nothing more than that. It's frustrating to think that if she had followed the right path, she could have had Austin without causing all this unnecessary pain. But alas, she didn't realize it.A lot has changed in the past few weeks, and I've noticed some interesting things. Layla has been doing so much better lately. She's not spending all her time sleeping anymore, which is a huge relief. And as for Austin, he seems to be a lot happier overall. But there are
Samaria stood in front of me, her eyes fixed on mine, waiting for a response. I tried to meet her gaze, but something held me back. Was it because I still had feelings for her, or was it just my own anxiety getting in the way?"I don't love you anymore," I say, looking into her eyes. It's hard to believe I actually said it, but strangely, I don't feel as anxious as I thought I would. It's like my heart knows it's the truth and it feels liberating to finally be honest."No!" she shakes her head, refusing to accept it. "You're lying to me. I can't believe this.""You have to leave now. I don't have time for this," I inform her, trying to be firm."No, you can't just tell me to leave, Austin. You need me," she insists."I don't need you," I reply, my tone resolute."Yes, you do. You need me," she repeats, holding on to hope."The door is that way, please," I point towards the exit, choosing to ignore her plea."I can't leave, especially when you need me," she says."For the love of God,
~ AUSTIN’S POVSamaria is definitely behind this. She has to be the one who tried to drug Bella, it only makes sense that way because she was the only one present there and she had the pill bottle with her. I am not so sure of this but I find it very much believable that she can do something of such. She’s done a similar thing in the past so I won’t be that much surprised if she tried to do it again. I have been constantly thinking about this and I want to let it slide but at the same time, I can’t. It’s hard to let go of a matter that is more of a life-and-death situation. Samaria must have been fully aware of the purpose and effects of the medication to intentionally use it on Bella.Leaning against the chair, I try to reason it, all pieces of this situation tell me how badly Samaria is behind this. I mean, first, she gets extremely upset at Bella for no particular reason and then suddenly she tries to get to know her better…. I knew something was off the moment Bella told me that
~ AUSTIN’S POVI have done a lot of thinking and I believe this is best for me. I just have to do it no matter how hard it is or how much it’s going to hurt me. I know this is going to be extremely tough but I believe I can handle it. I have dealt with so many tough things and even though I know that this won’t be easy, I believe I can do it. I have spent years being in constant pain, just trying to strive and be myself. I think that everything will be fine if I just go back to Samaria. She has always been the one my heart desires and maybe, just maybe her words are true and she wants to be back together. I know it's a long shot and I've said in the past that I don't want to be with her, but the truth is, my heart yearns for her. Every part of me is calling out her name, and all I can think about is spending the rest of my life with her.I thought of letting her go and just be with Bella but what if Bella doesn’t want to be with me? What if she wants to be with someone else? I mean B
~ AUSTIN’S POVI'm feeling super overwhelmed with all these thoughts and emotions flooding my brain. It's like my mind is running a marathon, going a mile a minute! And the craziest part is that I can't seem to control my own thoughts. It's like they have a mind of their own, trying to take over the little space in my head.And it only gets more confusing and complicated because, for some reason, Jacob keeps popping into my head, and that's so out of the blue because I usually never think about him. I try my best to keep him out of my mind to avoid getting hurt, but it's like he's on repeat in my thoughts and I can't hit the pause button. It's driving me nuts. I wish I had a magic trick to make those thoughts disappear, but unfortunately, I'm still figuring it out myself.It's been a tough week for me, and I didn't make it to the cemetery to meet Jacob because of all these negative thoughts clouding my mind. It's so strange how my thoughts keep circling back to Jacob, even though I ca
I've got every little detail meticulously planned out. It's going to be absolutely flawless, without a single blunder. I am determined to make sure everything goes smoothly so I can end this once and for all. I really need to put an end to this madness so Bella and I can have the perfect peace we deserve.I am pretty sure that I sound like a bad sister but trust me, I’m not the bad sister, Bella is. She is the one who is trying to take my man away from me. She is the one that trying to impose hateful comments about me on Austin. She is the one that ruined my life and now, I am going to make her feel the same. The only difference is that it won’t hurt as much as it did to me. I've got my plan intact in mind to ensure Bella rests in perfect peace before Austin returns home. After doing some research, I discovered that taking that large amount of pills would lead to death, but it takes time for them to take effect. All I am wishing now is for Austin to not come back before then, as I don