Chapter five(A god or demon)
Sapphire's Point Of View: A smirk crawled on his face, his blue eyes pinning me again the same way they did a few days ago. My heart ran wild, my grasp tightening on my bag as I tried looking away but I couldn't for some reason. We were intertwined. âSit." He ordered, stretching out his hand to the seat across his. I nodded, flashing him a smile, âthank you, sir." I spoke so nicely that I couldn't help but wonder if it was truly me who spoke. The Sapphire I knew could never speak so nicely to a random man, especially one who I slept with. âCan we meet tonight?â He asked. His questions had my heart thumping hard against my ribcage. I began to stutter. âI-i- s-sure. Of course, I'll b-be here tonight.â I replied. "No, no, not here. I mean in that same hotel.â He clarified. I averted his eyes for a while. âCourage, gorgeous.â He repeated those same words he said last night. âYou'll be safe." He added. I nodded, "B-but IâŚ.â "Perhaps my house will be fine then?â He proposed. I immediately shook my head vigorously, "No, no. The hotel is perfectly fine for us to meet.". He nodded, âGreat. Don't be so tight, feel free here. I wouldn't have hired you instead of that other girl if I wanted to make you feel uncomfortable.â. âI'm not feeling uncomfortable with you. It's justâŚ.that night, I- I'm really sorry forâŚ. everything and I- I wish I could really make it up to you. What can I do to please you? I'm so sorry, I was only drunk.â I apologized. He nodded without saying another word. âI should get to work now." I suggested. ~ I walked into the room slowly, that same room where we had sex that night. He was already seated there on the bed with some papers in the bed right beside him. I closed the door behind me, turning back to him. âSir." I said as I walked in. He patted the bed softly, gesturing for me to come. I reluctantly went and sat right beside him. He grabbed the file by his other side, bringing it close to me and handling it to me. âOh. The schedule book, I'm sorry I forgot to pick it up this afternoon.â I apologized, opening the schedule file. âWe have a meeting tomorrow withâŚâ I paused, looking into the file. 'Contract For Marriageâ 'Parties involved:â 'Sapphire Sageâ 'Landon Rykhardâ I threw my gaze back up to look at his face that already had a smirk on it as if he was playing some sort of dirty gamble with me. âA contract marriage? What for?" I asked, raising a brow. âFor some business dealings. As my personal assistant, you must be willing to sacrifice both your time and personal life for this job, understand?â He asked, crossing his arms. âWhat do you mean by this? I-" His hands came near my face, pushing a few strands of my hair behind my ear. It felt as if he deliberately was trying to seduce me but I wouldn't let my guard down this time. I, SAPPHIRE SAGE, LOVE MY BOYFRIEND, TYLER DANVERS, WHO LOVES ME BACK DEARLY. âWhat do I mean by this? Unless you don't love your job anymore? I can find a committed personal assistant who will be willing to get married to Landon Rykhard.â He said, his voice as sly as ever as if he didn't have a care in the world. âIâŚ.but⌠Okay fine, but how long is this supposed to last for the business deal?â I asked. "Not much. Just six months.â He replied. I nodded, reading through the contract. After reading through it and understanding, I took a pen from my bag and signed it, yet I immediately regretted it. What on Earth would I tell Tyler?! âSo when is the wedding?â I asked. "Two weeks." He said before giving me a ring. âThere, never take that off, okay?". I nodded, slipping in the ring even though I knew as soon as u got out of this hotel, I would take it right off. âWell, I think that's it right, sir? I need to get going, my mother would be worried sick.â I said, tossing the pen back into my bag. "What can I do to please you?" He said, reminding me of my own words from earlier today. I halted, forcing a smile before grabbing my bag. Before I could stand to my feet, he grasped my arm. âI know you know what to do." He smirked. I snatched my arm from him. "I'm sorry, but not this again. You are my boss. I can't be doing this when I'm sober. That night was a mistake, I don't want the same mistake happening again.â I said, leaving. As soon as I got to the door, I felt his arm around my waist. My bag automatically slipped from my hand. No, no, no, what was I doing? I didn't plan to melt away! He was my boss, a stranger! I turned, pushing him away gently. He immediately grabbed both my hands and pinned it above me on the wall. He didn't only pin my hand, he also pinned my soul with his eyes. He smirked, his face drawing close to mine. He was about to close the distance between our faces when he spoke. âJust tell me to stop and I will, forever, we won't have to do this, neither will we have to do the contract marriage.â He taunted. I stared into his ice blue eyes that froze my heart so intensely that I couldn't even control my own heartbeat anymore. What is he? A god? Or a demon? To prove how intense his eyes were, I failed to even blink, the only way I escaped his gaze was to look down at his astonishing full lips. I didn't know what I was doing, I only went with the flow. âI don't want you to stop, sir" I pronounced softly.Chapter six(childhood memories)Sapphire's Point Of View:I went home immediately the next day. Last night was one of the hottest nights ever. Mr. Landon exceeded my expectations.He did things to me, I knew it. Things I didn't expect him to do. Things I thought he was joking about.âI won't stop until you beg, until you cry.â I remembered his sexy words.I sighed as I got out of the taxi and went into the house. Mum was there in the living room with some snacks and a blanket as she watched the tv.Crap! I thought she wouldn't be home, but how could I have forgotten that she had no job.She noticed me and immediately sprang out of the couch. âWe have a threat!â She informed me.âWhen did I start taking the mafia family seriously?â I asked, laughing as I threw my bag on the couch.She stretched her hand and placed it on my shoulder. âI thought we talked about this. I understand you want a simple life but it's your responsibility right now, just for a few years. When you get married and
Chapter seven(Sonia is his girlfriend)Sapphire's Point Of View:I got dressed in a black skirt and tucked in white shirt with black corporate heels. I let my beautiful wavy black hair cascade down my back.I got out of the house, bading mum goodbye, pretending as if nothing just happened a few minutes ago.I stopped a taxi and boarded it. After a few minutesâ ride, we arrived at my new workplace; Lanhard Luxe headquarters.The building never failed to amaze me each time I set my gaze on it.I walked in, my black heels clicking against the marble floors as I headed towards the building. I entered and was welcomed with the reception.âGood morning, Sonia." I said, grinning as I walked towards the elevator.The receptionist immediately raised her gaze from the screen before her, to look at me. She threw me a nasty glare but as soon as she noticed my eyes on her, her glare melted into a sweet but forced smile.Okay, strange.I wasn't in the mood for haters, neither was I in the mood to f
Chapter eight(distance from him)Sapphire's Point Of View:Her lips parted as her hand flew to her mouth. The tears finally dropped silently.âL-land- my ri-ng?" She stuttered, shaking in betrayal.âNow get out of my office!" Landon shouted, banging his hand on the desk. I saw the pain in Sonia's eyes and immediately felt sorry for her, even though I didn't really know what heartbreak felt like because Tyler was the only man I loved dearly enough to break my heart but he never dared to break my heart.âBut⌠Landon, I love you and you- love me too. What went wrong?....is. Is it because of her? I- I swear IâŚis this a prank?â She asked, years flowing out of her eyes uncontrollably.âI said. Get. Out. Of. My. Office. Now!!â He yelled, gritting his teeth.She flinched, weeping before scrambling her way out of the office reluctantly.I looked down at my lap, not saying anything.âYou okay?" He asked.Excuse me! How do you expect me to be okay after you just humiliated a human like that. A
Chapter nine(I chooseâŚ.)Sapphire's Point Of View:I looked to my left, looking into a quieter and darker road.For some reason, I heard this tiny voice in my head, 'Go, Sapphire.â. what the fuck?!I gladly followed the voice and went into the road that was as silent, dark and empty as a graveyard. As I walked in, I encountered multiple abandoned buildings.I saw a dimly lit space ahead, it was an opened warehouse. I entered the silent warehouse. It was so silent that my breath echoed in the space.But at least it was lit.A mysterious man emerged from the shadows. He had jet black hair that complimented his midnight blue eyes. His shoulders were broad, making him look more muscular than he actually was.He was quite tall with jaw-dropping looks, not just his looks were jaw-dropping, his enchanting eyes were manipulative. He wore black long leather jacket that reached his knees, they had long strips by the waist. Compliment with a black shirt, and black pants.He steadily approached
Chapter ten(terms and conditions)Sapphire's Point Of View:âI chooseâŚ..â. I sighed, rethinking my decision. I couldn't, I just couldn't choose. It was the toughest decision of my life. I swallowed hard as I thought about it.I didn't know who to choose. Who deserved my trust, just who? How would I know when I basically knew literally nothing about either of them! The only thing that makes a difference is I already had sex with one of them.âI chooseâŚ.. Landon.â I breathed out.I hoped I wouldn't regret my decision later on but I knew Landon and even though I knew he was toxic, it was better to go with him right? Rather than someone I barely knew, someone who was claiming to be the good guy and painting Landon as a bad guy.Yes, Landon was a bad guy, I could tell. But the devil you know is better than the angel you do not know right?I knew Landon would be able to protect me and those I care about but I didn't know this manâs capabilities. And although I knew my love life was at risk
Chapter eleven (date with Tyler)Sapphire's Point Of View:âIt seems it's time to open those legs for your fiance.â He whispered coldly.I shook my head. âNo, no, no. You can't do that! You can't force me to have sex with you when I'm not willing to. First thing tomorrow, we go meet your lawyer to erase that from the papers. It's a contract, it should be no sex instead. I'm not cheating with my boyfriend again.â."Your boyfriend or your fiance, who is more important.".I sighed, squeezing my eyes shut. âDon't get into my head. I am not letting you have sex with me.â."And if I say no?â."I can sue you for sexual assault, don't play silly games with me.â I said, wondering where I got such courage from. But yeah, I might have had sex with him before or allowed other shit but I wasn't myself then.I'm Sapphire, a baddie and I will not let a man use me like a slut like his other ladies.I grabbed my bag, âI'm sorry, sir. This meeting is going in a wild direction and I'm sorry but I have t
Chapter eleven(who's that?)Sapphire's Point Of View:I walked into his spread arms, grinning as I inhaled his astonishing aroma.âBabe." I called, dissolving in his arms. He planted a kiss on top of my head, âYes, honey. I know you miss me. I know you do, darling. I miss you as well.â.His words made my smile become wilder.âLove birds!" Mum's voice interrupted from behind me. Of course, as usual, the fun killer.I broke the hug, turning to face her. I let out a scoff before turning to Tyler again.He gave Mum a small smile before stretching forth his arm for me. I linked arms with him, following his lead to the exit.We soon arrived at a coffee shop, settling at our table. We both got a cup of coffee each, drinking slowly as we stared at each other, waiting for one of us to say something.Tyler cleared his throat before finally breaking the silence, âI really missed you and I wanted to hang out with you but the predominant reason I asked you to hang out with me, Sapphire, is general
Chapter 12(gala)Sapphire's Point Of View:âWhoâs that?â he asked.âWho?" I asked before pressing my lips into a thin line, hoping it wasn't what it seemed to be.âWho?" He asked me back.The cat got my tongue. âIt's Tiara." I lied, faking a smile.âYour fiance?" He said.My smile wavered, "IâŚit's just a little game we're playing and I was dared to do that. Don't bother, you trust me right? I don't become a lesbian, Tyler.â."Oh. I see. You should call her then. She seems to need you. Call her, I'd also love to speak with her. It's been a while you know and besides, I didn't send her greetings on her birthday.â He spoke.I pressed my lips into a thin line again, grabbing my phone from the table before opening Landon's text.'Where are you? Can we go on a date?â I saw his message.'No, fiance. I'm on a date with my boyfriend. Besides, those fake feelings should also go on holiday on weekends, please. You just got me in trouble.â.I waited for a while then he replied, 'We'll be attendin