ALVIRA’S POVHe did not call. He hung up on me and has not called back in days. This was the third day and Lord knows I have been worried sick about him. I had tried to reach him countlessly but it had all been to no avail. I had been worried sick and I could not get any sleep. It had been hell and it was so sad that it happened in a time when there was no one else that I could run to for help. Clarissa was far away in a whole other continent and the only other person I had in my life was not talking to me or picking my call. I had also gone over to his apartment to see him and I had been told he had not gotten back home from the office and he did not come back for the next two days. I know because I had waited all through. All I ever wanted was for the two people who held all of my heart in their hands to just look past their differences and just be friends. Clarissa has always been very protective about me and has always been the mother I never had and I have always held her op
CARTER’S POVUgh! My head hurts like a fucking bitch. I groaned, opening my eyes only to immediately shut them back up. The lights were so fucking bright, it felt like they were going straight to my soul. My head felt like a thousand freight trains were going round and round in my head and my mouth felt sore and dry like a giant sandpaper had been used to run through it before leaving it to dry. Fuck me! I know I said it before but this time, I was really going to kill that son of a bitch Larry and have his head on a fuvking pike. This was the only downside to hanging out with him and allowing him to influence my decisions. “Fuck!” I groaned, using my hands as a shield to protect my eyes as I tried to open them again. With some struggle, I managed to turn over to the other side so I was backing the curtains. What time is it? And how long have I been out for?It has been months since I had a run like this at the club. I frantically ran my hands around the bed and bedside table tryi
CARTER’S POVSomehow, I had allowed Larry to take me away from my life for four days. How that had happened was still a mystery to me. However, I can not deny the fact that to a large extent, it turns out that I indeed needed some time away from the never ending roller coaster of my life. Of course when I had queried him about it, he had mentioned that I had been the one to instigate it, ‘pleading and begging him to take me away from my life so I can just rest. I guess I really was going through a lot at the time, I was not sure. What I was sure of, though, is that I was never going to ever go on a drinking or smoking spree with this bandit. Here I was, looking like I had been fucked over a million times and there he was, looking like he had a drop of alcohol, looking all responsible with his suit and tie and cufflinks and me, looking like the delinquent, with my hair all greasy and messed up. I could not even remember the last time I had a proper bath. I sat up, taking the last b
ALVIRA’S POVToday was the day. Oooh! I could not control my excitement. Clarissa was finally going to come back home!!! Yayyyyyyy!!! It has been two whole months since she left for her surgery and finally, she had gotten the all clear and was scheduled to fly in today. Unfortunately, her flight was scheduled for eight pm which meant she was to land in the United States by eleven pm. It was going to be a long night but as long as it was late I would probably be struggling with sleep but it was to be expected. Besides, I was sure that the adrenaline rush would not let me sleep off, at least not immediately. Somehow, it felt like the time was slowly ticking, a taunting reminder that I once again, did not have control over every single aspect of my life. I was awake as early as six am and had taken my time to make sure that the house was as tidy as possible. I made sure that there would be no single spot unturned. After cleaning and making sure that every part of the house was as spot
CARTER’S POV“Master Carter, you have a guest.” One of the guards called out from the doorway. I looked up from my laptop. “Who is it now? I thought I told you that I do not want to be disturbed?” I responded, my eyes going back to the document that was on my screen. I had been working for roughly six hours. Larry and I had moved out from the apartment and moved to the club where the offices were. The apartment had been a twenty minute drive from the club. It was situated in a secluded area, with the surrounding grounds completely covered in dense forests. It felt like walking out of a safe house away from civilization and just moving away. I had made mental notes of getting a place just like that for myself. It would serve as the perfect hideout for me whenever I am bored or in need of a getaway. I had begun to paint the picture in my head. I could make it a log cabin with just a few choice rooms, equipment and devices, you know? Some off the grid connections so I could work seam
CARTER’S POV“Where the fuck is he?” I yelled, barging into the house and storming past the guards. They already knew who I was and would dare but stand in my way. I marched straight to the living room and made a sharp turn to the right up to where he had his home office. I knew that that was exactly where he was going to be. Hell, that is where he has always been year in and year out. It was like that was his home and we were the intruders in the house. “Where is he?” I yelled again, barging into the office. There he was, seated on his chair behind the desk, exactly where he had sat for all the years of my life. He had his glasses on, the rim sitting on the bridge of his nose as he looked down on a paper he was reading. He barely raised his head up to spare me a second glance before he went back to what he was doing, as always treating me like I was the irrelevant scum beneath his feet. It was like this every fuvking time. This time, however, I was seeing red and I was way past t
ALVIRA’S POV“What do you mean you don’t know how it happened? She was fine just this morning and now, you are telling me that she developed another complication?”None of this made any sense. Clarissa and I had had an hour long conversation over the phone and she had sounded very healthy and we had been talking a lot about how we could not wait to see each other in person finally. This has been the longest that we have spent time apart and it was taking a toll on both of us. Me mostly. I was no longer moving around with the spark that I once had. Life no longer had the appeal it once had. I now spent my days in my room, either bawling my eyes or just laying flat on the bed, sometimes the couch or even on the floor just staring into space. Up till now, I still had not heard from Carter and at this point, I really did not know whether to be concerned or just ignore him totally. A part of me worried for him. This was the first time he had ever just gone offline and radio silent. I ha
ALVIRA’S POV“Hi sweets. Miss me?” Oh my goodness, how I have missed hearing his voice and looking at his face. He looked so ethereal. Like a heavenly being standing there and just leaning against my door frame and just looking down at me. It felt like all my worries had instantly vanished into thin air with a great deal of shock taking its place as I stood there, dumbfounded, staring up at him. He was here! In the flesh. He was finally here. I could not believe it. It had only been three days but I could swear it felt like eons had passed when I saw him, standing there in all his glory. He chuckled and I could swear I swooned. Sweet baby Jesus! I had missed him so dearly. I had missed staring at his face, his oh so beautiful face. His eyes which were the darkest shade of grey, his eyebrows that were curved to perfection and gave women a run for their money, his lips which had just the right amount of plump and his Cupid’s bow that shot at my heart every single time. “Carter? How
Alvira’s POVThe hospital room was quiet. I lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, feeling like a hollow shell. My heart ached, and my mind wouldn’t stop replaying what happened. Lucas was sitting by the window, scrolling through his phone. He hadn’t said much, but his presence was comforting in a strange way. Suddenly, his phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen, stood up, and walked over to me. “It’s Clarissa,” he said softly. “She’s been trying to reach you. You should talk to her.” Hearing her name made my chest tighten. Clarissa was my best friend…..more like my sister. She must’ve been worried sick. I hesitated, then slowly took the phone from Lucas. “Clarissa?” I said in a shaky voice. “Alvira!” Her voice was loud, filled with relief and worry. “Oh, thank God! Are you okay? Where have you been? I’ve been calling and calling! I was so scared something happened to you!” Tears stung my eyes. “I’m so sorry,” I whispered. “I didn’t mean to make you worry. I left my phone
CARTER’S POV“Why does your father always feel the need to give you these tests for you to prove yourself?” I turned to look at him. It was my turn to look confused. “What do you mean?” I asked, my voice taking a defensive tone. He raised his hands. “I don’t mean to sound disrespectful neither am I trying to accuse anyone of anything. I just feel like this is something that keeps recurring and I just wanted to address it.” He said, shrugging. “I am listening.” I replied. “Okay, well, have you ever noticed how every single time since we were in middle school how your old man always found a way to incorporate some sort of ‘test of strength’ for you just so you could prove yourself?” He asked. I thought about it. I did not know where he was going with this but I decided to oblige him. If it was something that was bothering him, then it must be something that is really serious. However, I was not about to just give him a direct answer. I needed him to explain himself very well befor
CARTER’S POVLife could not be any better. I was having the best fun of my life with my one and only friend , Larry, surrounded by pretty women who were all vying for my attention. I was stupid rich, with so much money to spend that I didn't even know the first thing to do with it. We had successfully signed off on our company. And with it, came a throng of investors who had sunk their millions of dollars worth of shares and stocks into. We were finally above ground and now, we were on track to becoming one of the largest corporations in the country. Above all, I had finally proven to my father that I was more than able to be the man he thinks I am not. I proved to him that I had the ability to break hearts and not look back. I was as devious as they came and I was excellent at the game of manipulation. And if I was going to run a successful multimillion dollar company, I needed to master that skill. I remember the night after I had finally revealed my plans and broken Alvira’s hea
ALVIRA’S POVUgh, my head hurt so bad. It felt like a thousand trains had run through my head at the same time. I felt so paralyzed and weak. I tried to move my body but realized that it hurt to even think. I took a deep breath, willing myself to finally open my eyes. Why did my eyelids feel like they were made of lead? I tried to open them, the pain in my body excruciating. What happened? Why did it feel like I was being confined to a bed?My throat was so dry. It felt like someone had run a million sandpapers on it. I definitely did not like this feeling. My toes also felt numb and cold. I tried to wiggle them but felt the same disappointment as it did not work. You can do this, Alvira. Come on. I took another deep breath and slowly willed my eyelids to open, cracking them open slightly only to shut them back, groaning. Why was it so bright? I tried to raise my hands to block the light but I could not. “Hey! Oh thank goodness you are finally awake.” A voice said, very faintly.
ALVIRA’S POV“Hey, sweets.”I turned. It was the man of my dreams, his smile was still enough to make me weak in the knees. “Carter! Oh! How I have missed you.” I said, running over to his arms. “Where have you been? I have missed you.” I said into his chest. “Please do not ever leave me alone again. I can not endure that.” I pleaded, holding him tight. “Just take a look at how pathetic you look, you disgust me with your weakness and timidity.” I raised my head, horror coating my face as I stared at the face of the one man I had ever loved. His smile was gone, now replaced by a look of utter disdain. “Carter…” “Do not ‘Carter’ me. I have always known you to be a weak little thing and never having the balls to stand up for yourself. Of course, you would run over to this place just to hide. You have always been so pathetic and it is so appalling to watch you. I mean, have you no shame?” He sneered. “Carter, please. Just tell me what you want me to do and I promise to be that for y
ALVIRA’S POVThis place was quiet and calm, just how I liked it. For the first time ever, I was finally at rest. I could finally rest. With no barriers, nothing stopping me, no one to worry about me. I could finally take a break. I look around me and realize that once again, I am left alone. However, this time feels different. It feels somewhat peaceful. Like I can finally breathe. I find myself back in the park, just by the lake. The cool evening breeze hits my brain, and I take a deep inhale. This feels so good. It is all I have ever needed and at this moment, my only wish was that I could remain in this place forever. I watch as the breeze sets a small wave over the lake, the soft sound from them clashing against the shore mixed with the whistle of the leaves on the trees overlooking the lake.I take a seat on the bench by the shore, taking in another deep breath. This felt better than great. I took in another deep breath, I could get used to this. The sun was setting and I sat
ALVIRA’S POVI walked out.I did not stop. I just kept walking. My mind was numb. My eyes were empty from having cried all through and right now, there were no more tears left to cry. I just kept walking. I walked out of the penthouse, hearing the sound of giggles from the ladies but not caring to turn back to see what was going on. I had seen and heard enough. I walked into the elevator and just stared ahead of me, seeing nothing in front of me as I waited to get out. Soon, the doors opened and I walked out of the elevator, my legs on autopilot as they carried me out of the building. I vaguely heard the doorman greeting me as I walked by but I was numb to even fake a smile and respond to him. I walked past the security and out of the gate, my legs turning left and moving back the same direction I had come in. It was a gated estate so unless you had a car, you had to walk all the way to the gate. So I walked. I walked all the way down to the gate which was about eight miles but t
ALVIRA’S POVMy world was spinning. Nothing made sense to me. How was I supposed to take in the fact that my boyfriend had not really been my boyfriend, but instead, it was I who was the pawn he had used in this twisted game between him and his father?“So, everything, every single day was a lie. Every conversation, every time we hung out, every word you said to me, every single time I opened up to you, you mean to tell me that none of that, not even one, meant anything to you?” I asked. It was a surprise to me how steady my voice was when on the inside, I could feel myself dying. Every fiber of my being, every nerve ending, every single part of me was crumbling right now. I could not believe that this was happening right now. This had to be some sick joke. I ran a hand through my hair frantically pacing around the living room. Carter cackled, his laugh so evil and twisted. I paused in my steps and turned to look at him. He looked so different. Like he was possessed. This was defini
ALVIRA’S POV“C- Carter?”“What the hell are you doing here? Williams, who the hell let her in?” I could barely move my eyes. I could not believe my eyes. What was going on? How? When? Why? No, this has got to be a dream. Yes, that was the only way to explain this situation. I was dreaming. This was nothing but a bad dream and I was going to wake up any moment from now. I pinched myself over and over to try to wake up from the dream, the pain shooting up my leg telling me that this was not a dream but reality. “I don’t know sir, I did not hear the bell ring or anything so she must have let herself in. I only met her on my way up and I tried to stop her. I am very sorry sir.” I heard Williams mutter from behind me but I could barely move my head. My eyes were stuck on the view in front of me. How could he do this to me? To us? After everything we have been through. What did I do to deserve this? Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision as I remained rooted in my spot. “How?