“Okay, okay, okay. Tyler, you can do this.” I took a deep breath and came home in the evening. My hands were freezing in apprehension, my heart was pounding out of my chest, my throat dried with the inability to speak but I have to tell her. “Candice?” When I entered, the hall was dim, the candles were the only source of brightness as a dinner table was set and the aroma of food spread in the air. The sight was aesthetically romantic and before I could asked a voice called me, “Tyler!” Candice’s melodious voice reached my ears and my breath hitched. Come on, do it. I opened my mouth to say something but Candice hugged me before I could do or say anything and hugged me. “Are you alright? I was worried sick about you.” She said, tightening her grip around me. “Yeah. I am okay, you?” I asked softly. I swallowed hard and wrapped my arms around her, hugging her back as I nuzzled to her neck. A shiver went down my spine in satisfaction when my heartbeats intertwined with
1 Month Later:- It’s been a month and we are going beautifully well. I try my best to give her the smiles she deserves. I have hurt her feelings enough and now I will offer my breaths to her. I was playing piano for Candice while she was eating, looking at me with a vast ocean of adoration. The endearment between us is unbreakable now. My heartbeats want to tell how grateful I am to her. I spared a glance at her as she was intensely looking at me, “What are you looking at?” I asked. “You.” She replied, making me chuckle. “You entered my life like a morning glory after an evening of hope.” I said, making her blush. “Did you pray for me to be in your life?” She asked. ‘Believe me, I did.’ “Hmm. Yeah.” I hummed. “Do you even like me before marriage?” She asked, and I cleared my throat, “No.” I lied bluntly. “Oh.” I smiled and continued to play as we spent our time like this. The next day I was going to work, “Take care.” Candice smiled and I kissed her before leaving
Candice POV:- Tyler apologized, fixing everything and giving me time to gather myself and open up to him. While we were proceeding at a slow but memorable pace. Once again my life came to the point of being peaceful. Tyler was going to work, “Take care.” I said and smiled. He kissed me before leaving. “You too, love.” and left. I never get tired of the endless love he gives me. It was somehow eerie to think how he is endearing me as if we are together for a lifetime and having me complete his prayers. It was a silly thought but I honestly think like this but how it could be possible. Where he, where me? The King of Shipments and a mere waitress don’t fit in the same box. As I was lost in my thoughts my phone rang and it was Rufus, “Oh, Hey Rufus.” I greeted, attending the call. “Hey, Candice. Didn’t you get Nicolas’s message?” He asked. “No, why?” I asked. “He came to New York,” My face lit up in happiness when I heard it. “Really? When?” “Just now, Fathe
“But Mother had an accident. The money Nicolas and Father earned wasn’t enough to save her.”“We need money… I had to do something that’s why I did that photoshoot. The pictures where I was fucking naked... ” I sniffed and smiled emptily. “I was a prostitute’s daughter after all. What can you expect? I went to whoever gave money to save my mother!” I looked at him who completely lost his mind,“But she couldn’t recover and died… Everything changed after she died, Elmer disowned Nicolas, and sent him away.”“Our happy family tore apart, he promised to take care of me but treated me like trash. He taunted me about my licit and I was fucking scared!” I shouted, holding my chest.“Nicholas wanted to hide our relationship so no one could know how we were born and I lived a normal life but nothing was right…” I whispered, biting the inside of my cheek.“Father forced me to get married. No, I never loved Leon, I was forced to get married for money and when I couldn’t provide him money with
Tyler POV:-I neither expect Nicolas to be her biological brother nor her insecurity about her past. I couldn’t notice the crack of darkness where she was submerging and falling apart. I could have embraced her but I didn’t and now it is serving as the greatest flaw. “What… have I done?” I lose my grip on everything, losing her. She knows everything about me and now feeling betrayed, she probably hates whilst this agony, I still can’t let her go. My heart is not convinced to let her go, I have done everything for her, how can I let her leave me? “No, No, You can’t do it.”We both hid things from each other but it’s time to fix it. I have to gather the fragments and put them together because I cannot lose my solace. I will die without her, my whole being desires her and losing her is not an option for me.I rushed to the hospital, how could I have been so stupid. I want to kill Elmer for doing this, how dare he. I continued to curse myself for being so stupid, losing myself in
“Why did you leave?” I asked with my voice strained. She sighed, tightening her grip around her, not meeting my gaze.“I… I.. need tranquility.” She breathed out.“And I didn't provide you with it?” I asked in a low but angered tone, taking a step closer.She gave me a seething look and hissed, “You demolished it.”“I am also trying to build it back.” I reasoned.“I don’t want to live with you anymore.” She said sternly but her words made my heartbeat drop in dread and pain.Astounded by her absurd words I asked, hoping I heard h
Candice POV:-After seeing Tyler stole my ability to think or comprehend anything embedding a fright I have never sensed before in his presence.“Ty-” I tried calling but he slapped my hand away.“I heard enough.”His vehement words evoked a fear from within, the thought of what he has done only to make me his, send chills to my bones, it was giving me a very bad omen to think what he was planning.His demeanor is terrifying me, how possessive he is about me, making me stiff in horror, wrapped around his anger and the zeal which is ignorant to me yet has the intensity to stir my mind.Tyler is scaring me. His actions, his words, his possessiveness&
The next day, we went back, on the way, my heart was literally on the verge of bursting from dread, the stern expression on Tyler’s face gave me shudders.I cannot believe the person in front of me, Tyler, is one I called my friend.The person who did everything he could only to make me feel relaxed in his presence is now obsessing over my presence in his life.I failed to notice how much effect I have in his life, he would never let me go, even if it means forcing me to be with him. And that thought made me disquiet.I spared a glance at Tyler who just laid back with his eyes closed, maybe trying to comprehend something.‘What have you done for me?’
2 Year Later “Come here.” I held my hands out to my two years old son Peter Moretti. He grinned and hugged me. I picked him up and turned my attention to Kathrine who was laying on the couch with her face covered and groaning. “What happened?” I asked, chuckling at her. We are living together in Amsterdam. “You know what that loser was saying? He called me a witch!” She complained about her boyfriend. “Did you two get into a fight?” I asked, putting Peter on the baby chair and getting his food. “Ah, leave it. How was your work?” She asked, turning to me. “Fine as usual.” I replied, feeding Peter. I completed my graduation and began to work in a school as an English teacher. “Hmm…” I smiled sadly, looking down. I think a part of my soul is dead, no matter much how vibrant my life is, but the devoid ate me up.l Leading me back to the day I lost Tyler, the indescribable pain of it will never cease. “What are you thinking?” Kathrine asked. I quickly wiped the tears whi
Present With a sharp inhale, I cautiously looked at Candice who listened to everything intensely. With her beat at abnormal pace with agonizing thoughts wreaking havoc to think about her reaction to know about everything. Because I could feel the stamp of a stalker is going to be engraved on me. Hands and feet cold due to stress, wanting to speak something but no words came out in the anticipation of dread. Gulping down the overflowing apprehension, I scrutinized her form, impatiently waiting for her reaction. Curling my toes in vexation, losing my senses by each passing second. Get ready to face another upheaval, Tyler. Mentally preparing myself, I called her slowly, “Candice…” With a sigh, she looked at me with no expression, “So you have been controlling my every movement all this time.” “Candice… I ...I…” Letting out a scornful laugh, she shook her head. “My life Tyler... was never mine.” “You know what I was?” She hissed, all her jeering faltering and replacin
I got angry at her for something she never did, fired her and started everything with hate as instructed, how the boxes were secured perfectly in the place they were supposed to. Everything was going pretty well but I couldn’t take it anymore. I don’t want any hostility among us so I asked Christian to host a dinner. And call both me and her to end this detest and invoke the emotions I was dying all this time for- love. But after planning everything, keeping her away from the relationship, she got engaged and it pissed me to no extent. Knowing Candice never had a lover, I knew instantly that she is forced into the marriage and how can any outsider harm her in my presence? I want to know how and where this guy Leon came from, when she never had a lover then how can a fiance come in between? No, I can’t let this happen. After all these years, I can’t let them go to waste. “W-Who are you?” Leon asked, crawling back fright, his back hitting the wall while I kept his Parents ho
“I will call Henley.” I said, taking out my phone but his grip tightened. “No! I won’t go. You know darkness scares me.” He mumbled. “Okay, wait here, I will be back.” I told him, nodding, he clanged more. Before I could do or say something she came out and I cannot let this chance slip out of my grasp. “Hello.” I called her. “Yes?” ‘And this yes was enough to captivate my heart.’ “What’s your name, Miss?” I asked politely, intrigued knowing Christian is still lingering on my arm. “Why do you even want to know?” She narrowed her eyes at me in annoyance. “Nothing just..” I trailed off nervously, scratching the back of my neck. She was about to leave but I called her again. “Please. I just want to know your name.” I almost pleaded with her. She stopped in her tracks and turned to me. She sighed and shook her head, “I know you will not leave me unless you know it… Candice.. My name is Candice Whale.” She frowned. “I’m-” Before I could speak she rolled her eyes. “I d
3 Years Ago:- I was in Christian’s office, trying to cheer him up after Merlin; his ex-wife cheated on him. He was lost in the deepest depth of misery and gloom and I have been trying to lighten it. When I can’t support him in his harsh times, then who will? “Richard, Where are the files I asked about?” His stone-cold voice came, addressing his assistant Henley. “You are not spending another night here. Go home.”She said, putting the files close to her chest. “Which home? That mansion is a desolate place now.” He snarled while I watched him, pitying his condition. “But you can’t run away from that and hide here.” She argued. Raising my index finger, I gained their attention and turned to Henley. “No matter how much of a drag Henley is, she is right about it.” I said. She gasped, “What do you mean a drag? I have never annoyed anyone.” She said firmly, pushing her hairs behind her hairs, smiling. I chuckled, “Yeah… I am kinda used to it.” It made her frown. “Hmph… Sir
Tyler POV:- I was playing piano for my sweet sister and loving wife, the melody released directly from my heart as the lyrics reached them to the core to let them know how I feel about them. Smiling they both looked at me with extreme elation overflowing in my heart. When I have them beside me, I find my life completed, holding my heartbeat captive is their one gaze. Watching my world right in front of me, desiring nothing but to live there for the rest of my life, existing for her only. “Aww… Look how he is looking at you, Candice.” Kathrine grinned, pushing her by the shoulder, increasing her blush. Covering her face in shyness, she looked down. “You two are my world.” I said. Kathrine’s mouth gaped, I rarely expressed my love for her but the brief moment meant everything. Curling her lips in a smile and she nodded, “Mine too.” She whispered. “And now these two too!” She chirped, turning to Candice. “I am so excited to become an Aunt.” She grinned. “Candice.” I c
We sat down, “So what do you do?” I asked, Kathrine. Since I know nothing about the sister of my own husband. The woman whose name was unknown to me a few minutes ago. Sometimes when I think about it, I feel tensed to fathom I know nothing about Tyler's life, his family. No in-depth detail of it but his devotion towards me never made me feel left out. “I am a Lawyer. I live in Amsterdam. I couldn’t come because of my case. It took a while but here I am.” She told me. I hummed and asked again, She can help me, Kathrine… for how long Tyler has been talking about me?” I asked. “Hmm?” She held her chin, lost in thoughts. “After Lydia’s betrayal he was heartbroken.. After her death.. Hmm. Two years… No, for three years.” She replied. Left flabbergasted, my lips formed a thin line, how many secrets am I going to know in one day. And damn you Tyler, come home, I will see you. How can you hide the fact you love me for all this time!? “He was so scared to start a conversation with you
Candice POV I was in the park, indulging in my walk with a smile not leaving my lips but then my eyes fell upon my manager from Amber One. Shit, I gotta make a run for it but before I could run away his voice came and he saw me. I clicked my tongue, not wanting to see him remembering my first meeting with Tyler where he got me fired! I turned to him and smiled faintly, “Hello, Sir.” “Ah Mrs Moretti. How are you?” ‘God, how his way of talking has changed.’ “Fine, you, Sir?” I asked, rather nervous. “Great… I can’t believe Mr Moretti actually married you. I thought it was an infatuation.” Knowing how talkative and straightforward he is, he spouts whatever comes to his lips. I raised a brow but he continued to smile which made me uncomfortable and- Wait, a minute. ‘Infatuation?’ “What do you mean, Sir?” I asked. “Oh, he must have told you about his love at first sight. I have seen him quite a few times, staring at you, haven't you?” He teased and to say I am shock
“I love you.” I murmured on her neck and turned her to me, putting my hand on her waist and turned her around. “I will love you till my last breath.” I said. Spinning her, smiling into her radiance which evoked unavoidable attractions in her heart, swaying me in the winds which hold her love. Flowing in the river of fondness, endearing her inch into me, living into this moment eternally without caring about the tomorrow. “And I shall love you with my core.” I spun her again. Captivated by the sight and the effect of my keen gaze, she was intoxicated. “I love you more every moment.” I whispered, placing a kiss over her neck. Laughing into the light, she was spellbind and I was lost in the city of her heart. “That’s why.” I spun her for the last time and abruptly pulled her to me, holding her back and continued. “Forgive me.” I kissed the tip of her nose and took a step back. I bend on one knee, offering her my hand . She took it sheepishly as I began to say, “Cand