Karen’s PovDevon's phone rang and he whispered inaudible words in Laura’s ear which made her giggle and he stormed out of the room leaving me alone with a witch who was staring at me like she was gonna kill me any moment from now.In as much as I wasn't scared of her, a little bit of fear glinted in my eyes but I didn't show it in other not to boost her ego.Silence filled the room as Laura closed the door, her eyes on me sending shivers down my spine. I was bound to the chair and couldn't even move my body while feeling the raw ache of the ropes digging into my wrists and body, but I refused to show even a little hint of pain. I wouldn’t give her the satisfaction to mock me, The silence cut deep in the room, and then She stepped forward, her sly smile mixed with a grin that plastered on her face as she walked towards me.“You think you are brave, don't you?” Her lips drew back in a snarl and she crossed her arms as she talked.“Well, look at you now,” she sneered as continued talk
Karen’s PovMy eyes blinked open but it was a blurry vision so I struggled to open it properly but I finally opened it. When I opened my eyes properly, I felt the weight of pain hit me at every part of my body, aching even with the slightest movement. I blinked my eyes repeatedly, staring at my surroundings. The soft bed I was laying on, the dark lighting, and the familiar decor and they were when it dawned on me that I was in Devon’s room.I tried to sit up, ignoring the throbbing pains that were hitting me in my limbs, but the dizziness forced me back against the pillows. A sound coming from a particular direction in the room caught my attention, making me wonder who was in the room with me.And that was when I saw Devon. He had been there all this while and I couldn't even notice him not until I heard the sound.And there he was, sitting in a chair across the room, watching me silently like someone who was lost in his world, his expression cold and unreadable as usual.“You’re awa
Laura’s POVI paced back and forth in the living room reminiscing about the scene I saw earlier and it was beginning to piss me off.I clenched my fists, anger swirling inside of me and I wasn’t even trying to quench it down. that The nerve of that slut lying there in Devon’s room, looking all vulnerable, as if she hadn’t done everything to ruin him, to ruin us.“Ruin us how?” my subconscious mind taunted me and I hissed ignoring that thought. Although she was in the picture for a long time he was meant for only and no matter how I try to split them, something always comes my way and I don't know why he can't just let her go.“Stupid little riffraff,” I muttered under my breath, gnashing my teeth together furiously. “Why didn’t she just die huh? I was so close, very close to finally getting rid of her but boom her savior came to ruin my plans. Haven't he done enough huh?” I screamed ruffling my hair frustratedly.All my work and careful planning, and in the end, Devon had to come swe
Devon’s POVI stood in silence reminiscing about what just happened a few minutes ago. I paced to and fro in the living room, running my hand through my hair. Every move I took, Laura’s words crept into my memory, and the fact that I couldn't say anything when she asked that question was another thing to worry about. She had pushed me further, and I had pushed back, but even now, her accusation lingered in my mind like it was something that couldn't be erased easily from my thoughts.“Do you still love her?” She’d spat those words like it was some sort of curse, the question made me vulnerable and I couldn't even form any answers from my mouth, it felt like my mouth was sealed and nothing could come out from it.A scoff escaped my lips, Love? No. Whatever I’d felt for Karen had withered long ago and there was no way it could germinate again. I am done with her and can't let her in my heart again, showing care is different from love and I don't even care about her either. Laura went
Devon’s Pov“You are also teaching me how to be wicked. Learn from You, so enjoy my kindness while it lasts.” She taunted with her words while laughing like a lunatic.Each word that came out of her mouth was like she was trying to challenge me, enjoying every second of it, and I could feel myself fighting back my anger that I planned not to show anymore.“Keep laughing, Karen, because the next time I bet you will be crying soon so enjoy this moment too because it won't last either.” I managed to speak up, folding my arms as she crackled after I finished talking.The fact that she acted like I wasn't talking to a human was irking me but I was doing a good job of calming myself because she is still healing, I am not ready to give her another punishment yet.I was about to storm out of the living room leaving this Mansion to enjoy her happy moments while they lasted but the sound of her laughter echoed behind me, a reminder that, somehow, she was trying to make me lose my grip. She chuc
Karen’s POVI couldn’t help but laugh more thinking about what happened a few minutes ago as I fell flatly on the couch once again. I felt satisfied talking back at him and making him believe that I ain’t the same person I used to be. For once I laughed like never before making him feel like the fool he is.Thankfully I eavesdropped on their conversation seeing how she talked to him and I couldn’t believe that I gave him some respect but Laura didn’t make me wonder if he is still the same ruthless mafia people know him as.I was still engrossed in my thoughts that I forgot I was watching a movie. Just then, Sofia entered the room making me jolt out of my thoughts, her brows lifted in surprise wondering why I was giggling and laughing at the same time. “Well, well, look who’s beaming and giggling at the same time. Did something good happen?” She gave a little grin, taking a seat beside me while placing her both hands on her cheeks waiting patiently for my answers.“Oh, Sofia, you wou
Karen’s POVMonday morning came quickly like it was running, and as the sunlight penetrated through my window, I sat up, feeling a kind of excitement and peace within. Sofia had helped me during the weekends to secure a job online and I would be attending the interview for them to see if I am compatible for the job and I hope I crush it. Can't wait to be finally free from this toxic marriage and have a fresh of breath air leaving this house in the morning and coming back only at night, there won't be any room for drama from those two anymore. I rushed to the bathroom allowing the warm water to drip on my body I quickly wash up and came out of the bathroom staring at my neatly ordered dress that Sofia brought from me. Thankfully I still have some cash in my account, I would get a new phone and order some office fits. Devon did a good job of ruining my other phone because of the nasty lie he believed. I put on the corporate fit, a professional outfit, nothing flashy but enough to l
Karen's Pov.The sun hung low above my head as I confidently walked out of the chaotic mansion that had trapped me for months. With my head held high, I didn't bother looking back. I already knew he was watching me. His eyes burned with rage and intensity but I didn't care again, not ever again.For months I had been trying to win him over, bring back the love I thought we used to have…prove my innocence to him but nothing. No matter what I did or how much I tried it still wasn't enough, he hated me so much that even my mere existence was like a stinging pain to his senses.Tears threatened to spill out of my eyelids but I tried my best to hold them back. I couldn't let him see me break, those times were long dead and now I was a new woman and not someone he could just play around with. Reaching my hands to my face I wipe the tear drops that had slipped out of my eyelids. I hailed a cab and when it stopped right in front of me, I couldn't help but look back at the hell gates I once c