Brooklyn completed the household chores quietly while Brandon spoke to Ryder on the phone. Although he had tried hard to convince her to accompany him, Brooklyn was adamant. She wouldn’t leave San Francisco at all. At last, Brandon gave up and asked Ryder to get tickets for just the two of them. He disconnected the call and turned towards Brooklyn.
“The flight is at 3 o’clock in the morning. So I’ll be leaving tonight and staying over at Ryder’s parents’ house with him. It would be easier for me as his dad’s driving us to the airport,” said Brandon. Brooklyn nodded.
“Okay, send me a message on reaching,” she said, feeling a little sad that Brandon wouldn’t stay with her.
“Stop being so stubborn, Brooks. You know I’ll be very wo
Brooklyn stood in front of the mirror inside her washroom to strip and take a shower. After Brandon left, a sense of loneliness gripped her heart and she just had her dinner, cleaned up, and walked into her bedroom to sleep. The sense of uncertainty was killing her. She had no idea how she would get a job in this new city full of strangers. However, she knew she had to since she couldn’t be dependent upon Nikolas forever. He might have provided for her once but what would she do when it was all finished. She needed a job immediately.She slowly took off her top and was about to unbutton her jeans when something sparkled around her neck, catching her attention. Looking closely, she gasped with shock. It was Nikolas’s chain that he always wore around his neck. How did it crop up around her neck all of a sudden? It wasn’t there last night when she changed to bed! Her eyes widened and h
Accepting the call, at last, Brooklyn held the phone to her ear, her heart beating wildly with apprehension. “Hello, who’s this?” she croaked with fear.“Hey, it’s me, Ryder. I just called to say that we’ve reached LA,” said Ryder excitedly.“Ryder? Oh, how did you get my number? Where’s Brandon?” Asked Brooklyn, feeling relieved.“Brand just rushed to the washroom. He gave me your number to inform you. So are you missing me?” Asked Ryder making Brooklyn frown.“Why would I? Good to know that you’ve reached. Ask Brandon to call me later. Bye!” she said, disconnecting the call. She picked up her clothes and turned to go out of the closet when she collided with Nikolas&rsq
Nikolas picked up his plate and stormed into the kitchen after dropping that bombshell upon her. Brooklyn followed him to rinse her plate. She was in a dilemma now. How could she return with him? All the other employees would judge her and call her names. They would mock her as Nikolas’s wh*re and attack her character behind her back. No, she was better off here. She wouldn’t go back with him.“We can pack up and leave immediately if you don’t have any other work here,” said Nikolas, turning towards her after completing his job. Brooklyn gaped at him, completely taken aback by the suddenness of his decision.“I don’t want to go back, Nikolas. I want to stay here,” she told him in a soft voice, expecting him to react vehemently. Nikolas looked stunned, not having expected that answer from her.
Brooklyn blushed to the roots of her hair. No, it couldn’t be true. She hadn’t dreamed of Nikolas last night. He was just teasing her. “I was not. Maybe you were the one, dreaming!” She whispered breathlessly, his face was too near to even breathe.Nikolas was a little taken aback by her answer but he composed himself quickly and thought about her retort. “Hmm, I always do,” he said as a slow smile spread over his face and he left her and went around to the driver’s seat. Brooklyn was dazed by his answer. What did he mean by that? Did he mean to say that he always dreamed or he always dreamed of her?Nikolas started his car with a smug expression on his face, his body alive with a strange sense of excitement. Just the presence of her beside him was enough to kindle a fire that had been lying dormant inside him for
Nikolas quickly came to his senses and rushed out but she had already gone out of the main gates! ‘So fast?’ He thought in his head. He rushed back to his car and started the ignition, driving out of the premises with everyone gaping after him. But he didn’t care as all he could think of was Brooklyn’s jealous retort. She was indeed jealous, wasn’t she?He drove out to the streets and kept looking for Brooklyn. He had reached a little farther down the way to his apartment when he saw Brooklyn literally running ahead, angrily. He screeched to a halt a little ahead of her and got down.“Get in, Brooklyn,” he said gruffly but Brooklyn ignored him and surged on ahead. Nikolas strode after her and picked her up on his shoulder and walked towards his car.“
Feeling heartbroken and lonely, a dazed Brooklyn walked towards her room to freshen up. Nikolas’s behavior had hurt her immensely. If he really wasn’t serious about her, why did he kiss her in the first place? Why did he sleep with her without her knowledge in the night? Why did he ensure that she totally fell in love with him? Why did he give her hope only to crush it later?She freshened up and changed and went to the kitchen to make some dinner for herself but her mind was still on what happened a few minutes ago. Even after she told him that she didn’t consider his age a factor at all, he left. A tear fell from her eyes and soon she slumped onto a barstool and wept, covering her face with her hands. She didn’t feel like making any dinner at all for herself. If only she had the money to go away from here forever! She repented not having gone away with Brandon. It was becaus
Brooklyn gazed into his eyes, feeling his growing arousal against her, feeling his need for her. She was lost in his eyes and surrendered to the desire she felt deep within her for him. She loved him and she was willing to take the plunge. She was willing to make memories with him. Nikolas leaned in to taste those luscious lips again. However, his phone buzzed with an incoming call from Bruce and he looked at his phone with displeasure.“I need to take this,” said Nikolas, looking a little disappointed. Brooklyn nodded and coming to her senses, she jumped off his lap immediately.She went to the washroom to freshen up while Nikolas spoke to Bruce over the phone. When she emerged, he wasn’t there in the room. Going out, she saw him busy preparing coffee. The moment she walked in, he looked up and gave her a dazzling smile making all
Nikolas was horrified seeing the dangerous-looking men rushing after Brooklyn. He parked his car at the side and climbed out to save her. He rushed to cross the road but a car skidded to a halt right in front of him, blocking his view. He could see someone climb out of the car and then all of a sudden Brooklyn’s blood-curdling scream pierced the air. Nikolas’s heart stopped beating and he ran around the car towards Brooklyn on the other side as fast as his legs could carry him.Several other pedestrians stopped in their tracks, some called the police while others stood watching the drama happening before their eyes. Nikolas skidded to a stop near a petrified Brooklyn who was staring at the man standing in front of her with a gun in his hand.“Please don’t kill me. Please, I haven’t done anything to your brother,” sobbed
After having waited for hours, Brooklyn was excited to hear Nikolas’s voice downstairs, talking to Kathy. ‘He’s here, he’s here,’ her heart sang with glee. She sat in the nursery, feeding the twins and waiting impatiently for him to come upstairs. What was taking him so long?After five minutes, Nikolas peered inside the nursery, looking for her. The moment his eyes connected to hers, he flashed a dazzling smile at her. At that moment, everything ceased to exist around them and a look full of promises passed between them. He came closer and leaned in to plant a small kiss on her lips. Ellie left the room to give them some privacy.“Are you happy to see me home early?” he asked, pulling a chair to sit beside her.“Yes, so, did you throw your clients out and
“You’re so f*cking wet, my love,” he whispered in a delirious tone, building up his rhythm. Brooklyn clutched at his shoulders for support while she moaned with pleasure.“You like it, don’t you?” Asked Nikolas in a tone hoarse with desire.“Yes, please don’t stop,” said a delirious Brooklyn, unable to recognize her own voice.“Will you c*m for me, baby?” Urged Nikolas.Brooklyn gave out a cry as she came undone right into his fingers. Nikolas licked his fingers clean and came up to her, showering her face with small kisses. Brooklyn was astonished to find him without his clothes as well. When did he take off everything?“Now I want you to giv
“Who allowed you entry into my property?” Demanded an angry Nikolas. Ryder ignored him completely, his eyes were glued upon Brooklyn.“Brooklyn, I just wanted to talk to you,” he said looking dazed.“You can talk to me,” said Nikolas, his arm going around Brooklyn and pulling her closer to his side. Ryder noted the possessive gesture but he preferred to ignore it altogether.“Why should I talk to you? I’m sure Brooklyn can speak for herself,” said Ryder, standing in front of her.“I have nothing to say to you, Ryder. I’m sorry that you and Amy couldn’t make it together. As for me, I’m married to Nikolas for life. You’ve done a lot for me and Brand. I can offer you
Fifteen minutes later, Brooklyn, helped by the two attendants, walked down towards the wedding arch created on the other side of the koi pond. Kathy and Ellie had got the twins ready in their tux rompers and pushed their strollers, following Brooklyn to the wedding venue. Brooklyn gasped seeing the huge crowd waiting to witness the wedding. She smiled at them as she knew most of them. They were all Nikolas’s employees around the estate and office. Her eyes searched for Brandon. She had heard him a little while ago. Had he not arrived yet?“Hey, Brooks! Looking for me? I’m right here to walk you down the aisle. I’m older to you after all!” said Brandon as he came up behind her, looking dashing in a dark charcoal tuxedo. Brooklyn’s face brightened up with a dazzling smile.“Only by 2 minutes, Brand. It doesn&r
“Sleep tight tonight, daddy needs to play with your mommy,” whispered Nikolas, leaning closer to the twins as she fed them. Brooklyn rolled her eyes. So this was what he came inside the nursery for!“I thought we couldn’t get any action done till I’m completely healed. You said 4-6 weeks, right? So no wedding night for us, then,” she reminded him.“Still, we’ll make the most of it,” he said, staring deeply into her eyes with a promise of lots of car*al pleasure for later. The thought of it made her heart skip a beat. She couldn’t believe that by tonight she’d be a married woman, she’d be Nikolas’s wife. She hadn’t thought the day would come so soon. Nikolas stood in front of her as if he wanted to say a lot more. She looked so loving, fresh, angelic, and innocent tha
“What? What marriage?” She gasped, looking horrified and totally lost. Did she hear him correctly? Did he mention their wedding? But how could that be possible? He hadn’t even proposed yet!“Our marriage! We’re getting married today,” said Nikolas, getting down from his car.“Today? But you haven’t even proposed yet! In fact, you said that you don’t want to get married, like never! Then what changed suddenly?” She demanded, feeling angry at him.“Nothing changed suddenly. I want to marry you, now! So are you coming or should I have to carry you into the County Clerk’s office?” Asked Nikolas impatiently, opening the door for her, eager to do as he had just threatened.&ld
Brooklyn tossed and turned in her sleep as Nikolas’s haggard face kept on appearing in her dreams. She had waited all evening till late at night but he hadn’t emerged from the study. He skipped his dinner as well, making Brooklyn so upset that she sobbed herself to sleep. Was it her fault that Ryder appeared at her doorstep? Was it her fault that Ryder had developed feelings for her? She had never encouraged Ryder in any way. Then how could Nikolas hold a grudge against her? How could he not see how much she loved him?It was late when Nikolas walked into his bedroom. All the arrangements had been made for the wedding tomorrow. He had submitted an online application for a marriage license. Tomorrow he would simply visit the county clerk’s office to procure the license and then get married. It was a foolproof plan and nothing could possibly go wrong. His security guards were informed not t
“Ryder? What are you doing here at this hour?” She gasped with shock. Ryder looked angrier and stormed inside the house, brushing past her. Brooklyn whirled around to face him, feeling disturbed by his presence.“What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you so hell-bent on resigning from the job? Can’t you understand your own good? You don’t need to dance to Nikolas’s tunes, Brooklyn. You should complete your education on your own merits. I’m giving you such a good opportunity, why can’t you just take it?” asked a displeased Ryder, his eyes still flashing angrily at her.“Why are you taking this personally? Do you run after every employee of yours this way?” demanded Brooklyn, irritated by Ryder’s attitude.“No, you’re sp
The next morning Brooklyn woke up remembering that she needed to take the twins for their vaccination. Nikolas quickly took an appointment at the nearest health center. It was a busy morning as they rushed to get the twins ready to go. A nervous Nikolas helped calm down Nikson who went red, howling with pain after the shot. Brooklyn calmed Brycen down somehow. It was a harrowing first-time experience for them. By the time they returned home, both were haggard and exhausted. Nikolas went to work after lunch while Brooklyn tended to the twins. It was only when she tucked them to bed did she remember about her phone.Rushing towards the nightstand where she had placed it 24 hours back, she picked it up and switched it on. Brooklyn gasped seeing around forty missed calls from Ryder. Has he gone crazy? There were a few messages as well from him.I’m not accepting your resignati