Alison’s POV“Can you do nothing right?!” My mom who happens to be my manager roared as she slams the desk in rage. “I told you to do what it takes to get yourself added to the cast of that movie, and here you are empty handed again” she added staring at me with irritation while I kept my head lowered holding in tears threatening to spill. “The child you have for Lucious is more than enough leverage for you to get anything you want but what do you do instead, you act like a fool failing to seize an opportunity. I deeply regret arranging such a perfect opportunity for you but then again how was I to know you’d fall helplessly for him and loose your senses in the process” she sneered in frustration rubbing her temples as though trying not to surpass her limits.“Mom...” I tried to speak but my shaky tone wouldn’t let the words fluently flow. “Get out of my sight! Until you’re able to secure a reasonable role in the movie, I don’t even want to set eyes on you” she declared resting in
Nick’s POV “Drive faster” I breathed at my chauffeur because the restless being in my arms was starting to test my patience. “Mhmm” she moaned softly against my neck and I could visibly see her struggle to stay conscious but it was useless, the heat boiling through her was intense causing me to furrow my brows in concern as I send a text to Klaus: find out what happened.She stared at me, her siren eyes begging me to quench her thirst while I took a hard gulp at the fire she’s igniting in me. Her looks were extremely appealing but I turned my gaze out the window trying to be a gentleman that I clearly knew I was not, but she was really asking for it as I feel a hand slide into my shirt and undoubtably awakening a sleeping beast “you’re so cold..” she voiced letting her hand roam around my toned chest that heaved at my hoarse breathing. I looked down at her red lips that’s seeking my approval to be feasted on and having the power to reel me in as I find my head lowering to her level,
The morning sun mocks Lucious and Alison’s scarcely covered bodies as it awakens Lucious who is hit by a bang of hangover. He was so wasted last night and he knew it. Getting comfortable in his space he notices a presence laying next to him while he asked in bafflement “Alison?” But he got no answer. His eyes rambled her figure as the memories of last night darts across his head while he runs his hands through his hair in frustration, disheveling it further. Soon her eyes opened only to close as she inhales a deep breath, a breath of disheartenment as she meets Lucious hostile eyes scanning her every move with annoyance. She knew there was no point in engaging a conversation so she actively started pulling herself together, grabbing her things and getting dressed only to get asked a question that ridiculed her very presence.“Why did you come?” He asked, his voice dripping with poison while she paused her movements glancing over her shoulders “I came to see Pearl” she announced earni
“Have you noticed anything unusual about your recent behavior?” Alex throw Nick this question while Klaus couldn’t help but snigger at the corner ‘Nick wasn’t acting ‘unusual’ that word was too subtle, he was losing his mind, in his opinion but he dared not voice it out and watched him casually reply “Nothing peculiar”. Which was indeed a big fat lie, and also one of the reasons why patients don’t get well, how could they? When they refuse to disclose the truth. “Are we done here?” Nick impatiently inquired clearly not enjoying the stares between the two who seemed to be passing telepathic messages. “Not quite yet. I have a very important question for you” Alex stated grabbing Nick’s attention but in the next instance he blew his chance of ever been taken serious. “How’s it that any woman is able to stand your tyrannical personality? I would really like to meet her again, in a different circumstance” he professed stirring up annoyance in Nick’s gaze as he gets to to leave without ut
Bella’s POV“I’ll just talk it over with him” I voiced in hopes of a miracle while staring at my reflection then at my watch. With no ounce of enthusiasm I reluctantly moved my legs out of my house to my car, I was obviously late but who cares? If it was up to me I’d wished this night never came. My engine roared to life fueling my leaking hopes. And you might be wondering what’s my plan if he doesn’t agree to lend me the money instead of marrying him? I’ve got none to be honest, all the savings banks I went to won’t led me the money needed to bring my parent’s company out of the ditch and sufficiently cover Amiee’s medical bills.My car came to a halt while I stared at the restaurant through my tinted windows then my eyes landed on a text from Frederic: ‘I’m seated already, you’re running late’ causing me to roll my eyes and throw my head back in exasperation. Knowing this fate was inevitable I eventually got out taking my precious time to count my steps, but how long could I stal
Walking out of the hospital, Arya’s face was full of joy at the remembrance of the doctor’s words. Soon her mother will be discharged and there was no better news she longed to her hear but this.She swiftly waved down a taxi closing her eyes as she got comfortable with her soul but her heart was far from okay. Why? That’s because she’s currently headed for the first movie shoot but that isn’t the problem, the main issue was the fact that she’ll have to face Lucious.After that drugging incidence and some fragments of memories returned she has been doing a pretty good job escaping both brothers for a week. But now that it has come to this, there was no point escaping Lucious because apart from the fact that he’ll see her at work, it’s also gonna be impossible to hide from him tonight at Mr. Harrington’s birthday celebration, especially when she’s attending as Nick’s date.Getting into the shooting scene and the last person she wanted to see was Anna, but there she was in all her g
Arya’s POV The ride to the event was awfully quiet as I dare not breathe, I had escaped a bullet earlier thanks to the attendant and I didn’t miss the opportunity to slip away. All the fuzz over that dress and it wasn’t my outfit for the night, instead Nicklaus made sure I wore what he selected and may I just say when my eyes landed on the tag I almost lost my marbles but then again it wasn’t a big deal for him. It feels almost illegal to wear a gown costing seven million dollars but here I was completely embedded in it and just a second later the worrisome ride came to a halt but that only marked the beginning of my anxiety as my eyes travelled across the array of reporters and paparazzi waiting to take a shot at the walk in carpet. I bit my lips and clutched harder on my purse, how did I forget such a crucial aspect, what am I gonna do now? There’s no doubt it’ll be over the news if this gets out and as though the heavens were on my side I witnessed Nicklaus utter.“We’ll use the
Arya’s POV “I am not your toy!” I roared with all my might only to hear. “You belong to me” grazing against my lips but I wasn’t gonna let his overbearing attitude win, so I raised my chin in a show of defiance and uttered.“I don’t” but next thing I knew he was stretching out his tie, at first I thought the hot sensation was getting to him but I was wrong ‘cause in the next instance he completely removes it and yanks my frame to the bed tying on to my hands while I actively struggled to break free but it was useless as he pinned and dragged me to the center of the bed where he tied my hands above my head against the board of the bed.Yet, before I could regain balance from his unaffectionate movements I heard him mutter three words that made me fall unnaturally still.“Spread. Your. Legs”. He said with a dangerous look in his eyes but I didn’t, I clutched it tighter and to my baffling reality he forcefully opens them making me reflexively move to counter him.“Keep ‘em opened or I
Arya’s hands moved to clasp her lips, what she held was both shocking and surprising. Her gaze couldn’t help darting at Nicklaus’s peaceful face. Ever since the incident, she was inclined to bring up Aiden but she couldn’t muster the courage and avoided the topics like the plague. She’d often help him dress his wound while he slept on the drugs and when he was awake she was gone, leaving the maids to prepare and deliver the meals.This was about the time when she usually dressed his wound but something else stole her attention. In her hands were photos of her and Aiden, they were taken when she lived with Aiden, it appeared to be dated back to that day at the hospital. The pictures were only taken from one location. ‘The balcony’It must’ve been taken by a drone or something of that kind, her thoughts were in shambles, he knew about Aiden since?But why didn’t he do anything? Nothing made sense to her anymore. Hours passed after this discovery and Arya stayed seated in his r
Arya's POVTechnically everyone here presence was closer to him than his supposed family. I can’t help but think I misjudged him when he said he had no family.Now I know he meant it, no one deserves to grow up in such conditions. With my fingers crossed I perched my ears to listen to the doctor’s announcement.“The surgery was a success. He didn't faint from excessive loss of blood but instead, exhaustion. He’ll be moved shortly, you'll be able to see him then but it'll take a while before he wakes up. His insomnia prevents him from sleeping so we induced him with something strong…”Nicklaus has insomnia? I never knew that, he always slept when we were together. “…Whoever is by his side when he wakes up should call the attention of a doctor. We can only verify his stability when he regains consciousness”.With that, the doctor left and I forgot how to move my feet, when I did remember, the first person I met was Klaus. “Nicklaus has insomnia?”I was staring at him for an answ
“Please…I beg you, I can’t do anything else but this, I’ll find a way to repay you, I promise… Just please spare Aiden”What sounded like a hysterical laugh ended with a scorn from Jane.“Does that mean you’re choosing to pay with your life?… Don’t you get it? There’s no point begging. Juliet had to die because I knew she was in on it, even though she lied and pretended to be a saint, even when she made me take months of gun training, and even when she placed me instead of the real Jane to be Aiden's nanny. She claimed she did all that for my revenge but I knew, I've always known I'd kill her for what she did! So, you see… everyone involved dies, only then would it be fair!”Melissa seemed to have recovered from the shock and shouted.“Let me die instead, please!”“No!” Arya screamed with uncontrollable pain. “I would never let that happen! This has nothing to do with you-”“Shut your mouth, how can a mother be alive when her daughter dies? I’d hang myself if that should happen, I’
“Nicklaus…drop your gun”Arya’s voice cracked but it was audible enough. Her eyes on the other hand were no longer sharp and full of life. It looked like a drawing with no emotions.Just desperation clouded her mind, she was at that point where selling her soul to the devil didn’t sound like a bad idea. Anything would do to get through this nightmare, “Please, just listen to me!” She screamed out in pain, her breathing was haggard and slowly Nicklaus lowered his hands and tossed his gun aside.“Very good, I knew you’d be useful in taming this beast. Now, hand over the ledger”All eyes rested on Nicklaus right now, amongst those eyes were Arya’s shocked gaze. Was she referring to the same ledger that got Luke killed? A shudder ran through her spine, she knew it was very important to Nicklaus, what if he doesn’t give it up and Aiden ends up paying with his life? After all, she hid him from Nicklaus all this while.What if he resents her for it and as retribution he lets Aiden,
As expected the night was torture for Arya, she didn't dare lie down, afraid of what she'd see in her dreams tonight. Luke had sent a driver to retrieve Arya’s car so she held her phone while staring at the stars from the balcony. The chair she sat on still had Aiden’s scent and she couldn’t stop crying. How can what felt like heaven a few hours ago suddenly become hell?Such is the pain of longing, It casts a vague appearance in the memories and leaves behind fragments of pieces that end up becoming history. With time they start to feel warm in the heart, no longer the cold of the void space left behind but even the warmth is just the heart’s coping mechanism, nothing can truly replace the missing piece.Above all, it’s the guilt that eats deep into the heart that does the most damage, maybe if things were different seeing a brighter light would be possible sooner than later but that’s never the case.And that’s definitely not the case here!Arya clenched her chest tighter,
The tension in the room immediately tightened, Lucious’s focus was now on Arya. Juliet’s words seemed to do the trick and he began his questioning.“Is this true?…”Of course, his question was met with no reply, of all the times Arya would be in the right state of mind to answer that, right now was definitely not the freaking time!“Are you going to keep avoiding me even if I’m right here? I saw the news and wanted to check in with you but you never answered the phone. So it really was you, Arya”His tone had a tinge of sadness lurking underneath its solemn feel but Arya heard none of this, in fact, she hadn’t spared Lucious a glance the entire time, her gaze remained fixed on Juliet.“I’ve brought the documents, hand over Aiden or there will be serious consequences!” The shakiness of her voice came from her boiling anger, she was so mad it felt like she would explode in rage but Juliet kept adding fuel to fire!“I didn’t know you had hearing impairments… Come tomorrow at noon to
“HAPPY NEW YEAR!”“POW! POW!”Fire works graced the sky of the Smith’s residence, the atmosphere was bright and bubbly as were the hearts of everyone present witnessing the glorious scenes of colorful Fireworks bursting open in the sky.“Look Aiden, do you like it?”Arya voiced to the cheerful little man who was swinging his hands with great excitement. Luke and Melissa stood together while Arya stood some distance away with Aiden in her arms and all other members of the household including Jane went back inside to prepare the elaborate meal and Aiden’s necessary arrangements. It was twelve midnight, marking the dawn of a new day, and in this case a new year! So of course Aiden won’t be joining the fun. Jane took him to his cot while Arya, Melissa and Luke had a splendid time at the dining. A completely joyous family was all she ever asked for, it seemed impossible from the start and even the only one she had was taken away but life wasn’t so cruel afterward. It found a way t
Without a word Klaus grabbed Bella’s hand and led her outside. She couldn’t help but think, wasn’t she the one who came to drag him out? How did she end up being dragged instead?He released her hands in front of his car and ruffled his wet hair against the cold air. “Aren’t you cold? Why did you get soaked?”She asked out of sheer concern but deep down she wasn’t complaining about the view he was feeding her lustful mind. It wasn’t bad enough his shirt stuck to him like tissue but a few buttons were undone to reveal his protruding chest. No straight woman could remain a nun when faced with this temptation yet she tried to peel her eyes off and focus it on his face but his face wasn’t any better!The base of his hair was turning black and because it was wet it appeared darker with the blonde tips that dripped off stray water droplets. “I’m fine, I needed to wash off the tipsiness”.“A-alright…” she stammered and it finally dawned on her, just how flushed she was at the though
Bella’s POVChristmas Eve was going smoothly with Amiee. I cooked while she… well, she played games as usual, now that she got the new video game set from Klaus she even neglected eating! Not if I can help it though, she certainly wouldn’t starve on my watch. There were medications to be taken so not skipping meals was as important as breathing.“Amiee! Food is served!”“Coming!”That’s the third time this evening, I matched over and held her favorite stuffed animal.“Come eat or I’ll feed Ms Pears some food”“You can’t do that, you ruin her fur!”At last, something finally got her attention off the screen. It’s cliche that a teenager is still hung up by a stuffed toy but who am I to judge? As long as Ms Pears can get the Job done, she’s welcomed to stay.“The choice is yours, choose wisely”“Fine! Leave Ms Pears out of this”She stood up and abandoned her gaming machine. This made me wonder, just how important was Ms Pears to her.Would I be ranked lower than a stuffed animal