SERENA’S POV"What was that?" I whispered, clutching Kaden’s arm tightly.He turned his head, his eyes scanning the darkness. "I don't know," he replied, his voice a little tense.The growling grew louder, and I could feel fear gnawing at me. "Kaden, there's something out there. What if it's a wild animal?”He put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "It's probably just some nocturnal creature. We'll be fine. Just stay close to the fire," he said, trying to sound calm.But I couldn't shake off the feeling of dread. The growling seemed to be getting closer, and I could hear movement in the bushes. "We need to do something. What if it's dangerous?" I said, my voice shaking.He frowned, trying to think of a plan. "Okay, let's not panic. We'll stay here by the fire, and if anything comes near us, we'll scare it away. Animals usually avoid fire," he said, trying to reassure both of us.“Just that? We need to grab some kind of weapon!”There was a hint of smile on his face when he looked at m
KADEN’S POVTo the lady that said she was going to keep watch to make sure the animal doesn’t come near us,well….she had actually dozed off on my shoulder and was about to break her neck.I laughed softly thinking of how determined she was earlier only to give up several minutes after. She must have been really tired and I could tell. I placed a gentle kiss on her forehead and swiftly carried her in my arms, placing her gently into the tent before resuming my position at the fire making sure we were safe. I looked at how she slept soundly and how beautiful she looked and it felt nice to watch over her. I watched over her and stayed by the fire, making sure the animal or whatever the fuck it was didn’t come near.The next morning, the sounds of birds chirping welcomed me. I stretched my sore muscles and sat up from where I was crouched by the fire the night before. In total,I got like… thirty five minutes of sleep if I wasn’t mistaking. The first light of dawn was breaking throu
SERENA’S POV"Well whatever happens,happens," l replied as I cupped his cheek and brushed my thumb across his stubbly face. "Your wish is my command then," he said as he pulled me closer to him,his hands enclosing my breasts.I tipped my head back and bared my neck for him as he brushed his chin against it."Do it again, please," I begged. He brushed his chin across my neck again nuzzling the junction where my neck met my shoulder. I felt the head of his cock brush my thigh through his boxer briefs and desperately needed him inside of me.He gripped me in a tight embrace and started kissing me, our slick, wet bodies pressed forcefully against each other. His soft but large hands were exploring and squeezing the cheeks of my ample ass, while my hands were over his shoulder.Our kisses were very slow,very passionate and breathtaking. God,Kaden was such a wonderful kisser,I could never get enough.I moaned into his mouth for a second,pulled back a little and said, "You really are a g
SERENA’S POVI peered upwards at the sky, the bright sun no longer visible. "Do you think it will be a bad one?""I'm not sure, but it's moving in quickly. We'd best prepare in case.""What do we need to do to get ready?" I asked, trying to ignore the knot forming in my stomach. Kaden didn't respond right away, his eyes scanning our surroundings intently. After a long moment, he said grimly, "I'm afraid this spot might not withstand a serious storm. We need to find somewhere else for shelter."My concern grew at his words. "Somewhere else? Where else is there?" As if in response, a few fat raindrops splattered onto my shoulder. The breeze swiftly swelled into a howling wind."Come on Serena. We gotta fucking go.Now.Grab your things!" Kaden's tone brooked no argument.I gave a hurried nod and threw my backpack over my shoulders. By the time I had it settled, the rain was falling steadily heavier. Kaden took my arm. "This way, come!" We raced into the cover of the dense forest as the
SERENA’S POVKaden was lost in thought for several breaths before answering. "My writing. I never truly pursued my passion, always putting business first. That's what I'd regret the most, I think." His stare remained fixed on the flames. I smiled. "You absolutely should do it. I'd be first in line to read whatever you put out there."“For real?” He chuckled. “Yes,you really should. Maybe just try publishing one of your works one day. You never know what might happen. Might become one of New York’s best selling authors,”“Not as easy as it seems Serena,”I sighed deeply. “I don’t think you need to prove anything more to your dad. I think he is proud of what you do. I’ve seen how you and Cameron handle all the company’s work and I know he couldn’t be more happier. If you decide to take some time for yourself and pursue what you really want, I think he might be supportive.”“How about being disappointed hmm?”“It’s your life Kaden. It’s about what you want,”His gaze flicked away, lost
SERENA’S POVMy eyelids fluttered a little before my eyes snapped open hearing excited voices in my bedroom.Blinking in the bright light, I was greeted by the smiling faces of my family around my bed. "Happy birthday!" they sang in unison. I gasped in delight at the confetti blowing everywhere and colorful balloons on the floor.Thank goodness last night wasn’t one of those nights I slept roughly and had more than half of my boob peeking out from my night gown. Mom approached with a kiss on my forehead and a tight bear hug. “Happy birthday my sweetheart. Make a wish and blow out your candles, birthday girl!" "I almost forgot it was my birthday," I admitted, still in a bit of a daze. "Oh my goodness,you guys… you all managed to make this the most memorable day. I’m literally short of words right now"Cameron stepped up next, proudly holding a three-tiered cake dripping with frosting roses and sparkling "27" candles.“No need to wish that you want to have me forever because you alre
KADEN’S POVI walked into dad's study, wondering why he had called me and Cameron in. "Take a seat, boys," Dad said as he closed the door behind us. Cameron and I settled into the chairs facing the desk. Dad got straight to business. "As you both know, the company has experienced a few losses lately and we need to get it back on track.We have a huge project coming up and we need some extra help. Just for the time being of course." "Okay,what’s the plan Dad?" I asked."While I finalize the details of a new partnership, I wanted you both to hear it from me first." "A partnership?" Cameron inquired. "With who?"Dad leaned back into his leather chair as he explained, "Rafael Ramirez has offered to invest and work together on a major new deal. His resources could be just what we need.""That sounds promising," Cameron said lightly but I felt uneasy knowing they were Bianca’s parents."Dad, what's the catch?" I asked. "Nothing comes without strings with the Ramirezes." Dad sighed
SERENA’S POVThe door to my office swung open with a force that caught me off guard, and the next thing I saw was Bianca was striding over to my table like a runway model. She was hard to miss in her tight red dress, expertly applied makeup, and heels that added at least 4 inches to her height. I arched an eyebrow, unable to suppress a note of annoyance. "Bianca, couldn't you have knocked? There's a thing called courtesy, you know."Bianca tossed her hair back, a haughty smirk on her lips. "Courtesy? Who needs that when you're the daughter of a Ramirez? I can do as I please."I sighed, rubbing my temples, bracing myself."Bianca, what are you doing here?" I asked, getting straight to the point. "I just thought we should chat some more. Clear the air, you know?" She replied innocently, taking a sip of coffee from the mug she wrapped her fingers over . I tensed, not in the mood for her games. "I just asked,what do you want, Bianca?""Oh, don't play dumb with me, Serena. We both know
FINAL CHAPTER.Author’s note: (Thank you for sticking with me till the end of the journey bestie. I love you so much! Plus, pardon me as this chapter would be told in Cameron’s POV and then Serena’s wrapping it up. Let’s say our goodbyes shall we?)CAMERON’S POVI slammed the trunk shut on my overstuffed suitcase, sighing in relief that it had finally closed. After so much preparation, the day was finally here - I was moving to Spain for treatment. A soft knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. "Come in," I called, straightening up. The door opened to reveal Serena, arms wrapped tightly as if warding off cold. "Last chance to back out," she tried to joke, but it came out hollow. I moved to her, taking her hands gently in my own. "This is something I need to do, Serena. The best chance I have is with that specialist in Barcelona." Her bottom lip quivered, and I squeezed softly. "Hey, none of that now. I'm going to be just fine."“I’m sorry,” she sniffled. “I’m just getting sup
SERENA’S POVTime seemed to slow as I tried to understand what was happening. Richard's eyes were bloodshot and angry. "You did this to me, Serena! Now it's your turn to lose everything you cunning little bitch !" My heart stopped in my chest, body frozen in fear. This couldn't be real.But it was all too real as two more simultaneous bangs rang out, snapping me from my trance. I choked on a scream at the sight before me - Kaden and Cameron had leapt in front of me and were now collapsing to the floor in a pool of blood."No!" I shrieked, dropping to my knees in between them.Suddenly a final shot blasted, then silence. I slowly glanced up to find Richard's empty eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, a pool of blood blossoming under him. The police had finally arrived and taken him out. But the damage was done. I choked back a sobbing wail as I surveyed the whole room. Mom and Mr Lodge had hurried over to us in panic. I could hear them yelling but couldn’t make out what they were say
NOVEMBER.(PRESENT DAY..)SERENA’S POVI fussed anxiously with my hair and makeup, wanting everything to be perfect for Cameron. He had been so caring and patient as I struggled to sort through my tangled feelings for the last three months. I owed him an answer tonight.I had moved into my own apartment finally. I wanted a fresh start, something new. And I knew I was not going to move on if I remained in that house. I remembered Kaden all too much. He was still in my heart and a tiny piece of my heart still believed he was somewhere out there… safe and alive maybe. Katy breezed into my house just then, arms loaded with bags from our shopping spree. “When Cam sees you, he’s going to melt!” she declared. Smiling weakly, I prayed she was right. I cared for Cam with all my heart but letting Kaden go and opening myself fully again still terrified me. Nevertheless, I was ready to try.Oh and Katy and I were best friends again. I wasn’t going to throw away all our solid years of friendsh
KADEN’S POVI didn’t leave alright. Even though I really wanted to. But it would have been really foolish because I had no idea where I was gonna go anyway. Until I had my entire memories back I had to stay put. Which sucked. But it wasn’t all bad. Some time had passed and I was starting to develop a soft spot for Vivian. Setting down my pen that evening, I sighed and rubbed my temples.Vivian found me there, holding a mug of steaming tea. "How are you feeling tonight,Kade?" she inquired softly. I glanced up at her and took the mug in my hands."I remembered Bianca, my ex," I admitted heavily. “And why we broke up. But I haven’t remembered what else happened after that,”Vivian nodded in understanding, gingerly taking a seat beside me. "I never told you why I left, did I? The truth is, I was young and foolish - blinded by dreams of fame and fortune. Your father wanted us to work closely together and build his company together. But allI craved was being a model.I was never cut out f
THREE MONTHS AGO….. KADEN’S POV My eyes slowly opened, but everything was a blur. My head ached with a dull throbbing pain. As my vision came into focus, I realized I was lying in an elegant four poster bed, dressed in soft cotton pajamas. I turned my head, noticing a woman sitting beside the bed. She was lovely, with wavy brown hair and striking green eyes. But I didn't recognize her. Where was I? The last thing I remembered was...nothing. My mind was a blank slate. I tried to speak but my throat was parched and cracked. A straw was pressed to my lips and cool water trickled down. After several swallows, I lost consciousness again. My eyes opened again slowly, adjusting to the bright light. I wasn’t sure how long I had passed out for. Every muscle in my body ached as I tried to move. "Kaden, can you hear me?" The woman’s soft voice asked. My muddled mind scrambled for answers. "What...happened?" I croaked. "Kaden, you're finally awake!" she exclaimed in a happy v
SERENA’S POVI took Mom’s hand in mine. "I'm sorry, it wasn't meant to go on so long. But you two seemed so happy, I didn't want to upset things. Mr Lodge was the first man to make you happy after Dad and I didn’t want to ruin everything just because of our relationship that wasn’t even defined.""We're not upset about your relationship," Mr Lodge cut in firmly. "We're upset that our own children felt they had to deceive us for God knows how long.""I know, and I apologize," Cameron replied sincerely. "It was wrong of us. But my feelings for Serena are real, and there's a chance her baby could have been mine." Mr Lodge sighed heavily. "We trusted you both, and you continued lying to our faces every day. I'm very disappointed.""Pops, I know it was selfish of us. If only I had come clean when Serena lost the baby, this all could've been avoided." Mom's expression softened a fraction, though Mr Lodge still shook his head sadly. Cameron stepped forward, tentatively taking my hand in
SERENA’S POVA month later….AUGUST.I inhaled Kaden's familiar cologne as I buried my face deeper into one of his favorite hoodies in his closet. I always came into his room anytime I felt the need to be near him. Every of his belonging was kept in place, untouched. It still seemed like he was there. He always loved to keep things in order. I was still mourning him though and probably would still continue till it was time to finally let go. But I wasn’t just mourning Kaden, I was mourning my baby too. That particular night I had learnt of Karen’s death, I had slipped in my bathroom and it was a terrible fall.My baby died even before I was being rushed to the hospital and I had to use crutches around the house and to work for moving. The cast had been removed from my leg only few days ago and I was walking properly now without the aid of the crutches. The excruciating pain I was feeling this whole time was both physical and emotional. I needed a break, I needed to unwind. But as
CAMERON’S POVPausing outside the closed door, I took a deep breath and balanced the steaming mug of cinnamon tea in my hand before pushing Serena’s door open.As always, I didn’t bother to knock . Serena sat blankly by the window, eyes red and empty. One hand idly sat on her belly. "Serena," I said softly, crossing over to sit beside her. "I brought you something to drink. You need to keep your strength up, for the baby." She didn't move or acknowledge the mug beside her. I sighed, running an anxious hand through my hair. "Please, Serena. You need to at least drink something, even if you don't feel like it."Finally, she whispered in a broken rasp, "There's no point, Cam. What am I eating and drinking for? Is there a party? We’re all mourning,." It seemed as though she was going to cry fresh tears soon.“You know,you cried more than me even if though Kaden is my twin.” I refused to use “was”. Somehow, I still felt like I hadn’t lost him yet. Even though we constantly had misund
SERENA’S POVTwo long months had passed with still no sign of Kaden, and it was still hard as hell. I woke up every morning thinking I was gonna get at least some positive news about his whereabouts but still nothing.Did he just vanish? Because if he didn’t why was it taking so damn long to find him?My baby was growing inside my belly but inside I was feeling hollow. It wasn’t fair at all for him to confess his feelings and then disappear just like that!That afternoon, we were sharing lunch together. Mom had specially invited Evan to join us and she made sure to stuff his plate with everything he wanted.I kinda felt guilty knowing I was lying to both her and Mr Lodge. I had to come clean. Perhaps maybe when my baby was born and I found out who the actual father was.Cameron kept shooting hard glares at Evan which he wasn’t even paying any attention to.Mom filled my plate with more pasta. sympathetically. "Eat, my darling. You need as much strength as you can get for your baby h