I slammed the door behind me and finally the last inch of my tranquil shattered as I broke into loud sobs. I leaned on the door and fell on my knees, letting out the deafening sound of misery. ‘How powerless I felt when he threatened me’ I was so broken, so crushed. “How could he do this to me?” I could feel this tingling sensation of pain surging through me and breaking me apart. I could feel my heartache, this was a loop of agony in my mind. “Why me?” I cannot do anything about it but to let this painful sensation embed inside me and break me apart. I pulled my hair and continued to cry. “Why..?” ‘I promised Mother to stay or else I would have run away too.’ I cannot take it anymore. “He cannot manipulate me every time by talking about Nicolas, just because I love him… I have to bear this.” I hissed. I closed my eyes when the roaring sound of my cries died down. I lowered my head and hid it in my knees, letting out silent tears. Before I knew it , a darkness fell o
“You are my choice, Candice” When he said that a shiver went down my spine and in certainly not a good way and gave me a bad omen. “And about loyalty… If I have a beautiful wife at home, I am not interested in outside girls.” “And what if you get tired of me one day?” “But I won’t cheat, rest assured.” Finally passing my smile from his unreadable face. I smiled faintly, not liking him at all. “You said that I cannot have male friends after marriage. You will not stop me from meeting them before marriage.” I said. “As long as I am your top priority.” He said. I hate how demanding this guy is. And Father, I will ask him at home, how dare he. How could a father bound his daughter to a guy like this and without her consent. “Here you go, wear this and tell everyone that you are getting married.” He said, giving me a ring box. “What if I refuse the marriage?” I asked, knowing it’s not a good question to ask. A smirk came to his lips and he looked at me with a dark gaze. I swallowed
I truly want to get a black wedding dress for my devastation, to see the reflection of my future in the mirror but this red wedding dress is very itchy. “This is it.” My heart was heavy, I could feel this tingling sensation of pain rushing in my every vein. My heartbeat dropped, the day was so mournful. I was pushing deep into the gloom. “My ticket to hell.” All I can see is despair chasing me and taking me away and bounding my life with a very demanding guy who cares only about himself, his image. My eyes were swollen due to my constant cries. I was so heartbroken, I was so lonely. There was nothing I can do but to cry over it because of my fucking father. When everything was done, I got up and went down. The wedding was being held in the Hotel, I walked down with a bored expression over my face, there was still time for the wedding and I had no intention of crying in that dressing room so I went. “Stop staring, dammit.” I muttered. People looked at me slightly surprised b
“I’ll marry you.” My eyes widened as I looked at him in uncertainty thinking he must be joking like he usually does but there was no hint of amusement in it and Tyler began to say.“Don’t worry. At least, I’ll never cheat on you like that and I am willing to fulfill all my obligations as your husband but I won’t let you marry that guy. ” He enunciated as I was still.“I will not let your life be destroyed.” “T-Tyler.. we are so different in status. You can’t marry me. I don’t want to be disdainful. You have a name, a position.” I tried to reason in a barely audible tone but he heard it.“Don’t you dare to call yourself a disdain. You are not, you have no idea how much you mean to me.” He said angrily, infuriated at my statement.“Candice. It depends on me to choose the person I want to spend my life with. Don't worry, I’ll never disgrace you in any way.” He said earnestly.“And you? What about your dreams? Your choice to select the girl you love?” I was left with the inability to sp
“Do you, Tyler Moretti, take Candice Whale as your lawfully wedded wife?” “I do.” I said firmly. “Do you, Candice Whale, take Tyler Moretti as your lawfully wedded husband?” “I do..” Her voice was low but sounded melodious to my ears. “I pronounce you as the man and the wife. You may now kiss the bride.” The priest announced. My heart skipped a beat. I gulped and lifted her veil. I stared at her aesthetically pleasing features, looking so graceful with those eyes looking down. Oh Lord, This is it. The moment I yearned for. I felt so surreal, I didn’t expect to have a wedding like this. My heart felt serene to see my bride before me. I was feeling happy and sad at the same time. I put my knuckles over her cheek and caress them slightly. She was looking so charming while holding my heart captive in her sapphire gaze. When I touched her delicate skin, sparks traveled to my core. There was something memorable I desired to feel but no matter how content or fascinated by her was, sh
I woke up when sunlight fell on my face and woke me up. The curtains were wide open, letting the light fall on my face making it glisten, I blinked and sat up.Oh Lord, This is reality. I ran my hand in my hair and pushed them back. I let out a deep breath and turned to look at Candice who was sleeping, curling like a baby.She is here. With me.A smile came to my lips as I remembered what happened and finally after so much struggle, she is mine. I moved to her hand and stared at her beautiful face. “You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.” I slowly brought my hand close to her face but stopped it midway. The gentle smile came to my lips when I saw her receiving such an immense lull. I looked at her in admiration. My heart is at serene to know that it’s the end; the end of my painful journey.“And now mine.”I slowly brushed my fingers on the side of her face and moved it down. Implanting a great euphoria of touching her.My heart skipped a beat when my fingers made cont
“Candice. What name does the world use to call me?” I asked her direly. She looked at me again frightfully. ‘About what? Why is she looking like this? Was this because of my dire tone or something else?’ “King of Shipments.” She replied faintly. “And who are you to me?” I asked. “Your wife.” “Wrong. You are my Queen and no one should dare to question you. Where do you come from, what is your status, anything. No one dares to question ‘my’ Queen. When I am happy to have you as my wife and have no questions for you then no one else as well. Keep it in your mind.” I explained to her. “Yes. I understand.” She said, softly, lowering her head. “Look at me when we talk.” I said seriously. She quickly shot her head and again looked terrified. “Why are you scared?” I asked. “No.. I am not. Why do I think like that?” She said, laughing off. I gave her a questioning look but decided not to ask. “Wait- You said you are happy to have me as your wife.. Really?” She asked, shocked. Notice
Candice POV:- "You surely have caught a great fish." A scornful voice of my Father reached my ears over the phone. I grit my teeth and put my phone away from my ear, not wanting to hear anything from him which hurt my feelings. "I can't hear you." That was my only reply and I cut the call. I sighed and turned my head away, not wanting to think about what he said or let it affect my mind. My life with Tyler is going better and beautiful than I could have imagined with anyone. Tyler is such a considerate person, he didn't force himself upon me or ever ridicule me about the difference in our standards. He always supports me and I feel blessed to have him by my side and I don't want Father to come in our lives as
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