ATLASI smiled at Annie, seeing how she was running around, trying to make sure that everything is perfect. When she came to pass by me, I captured her arm, stoping her.“You should relax,” I said, then looked down the simple shirt and jeans she was wearing. “And maybe go get dressed too. I’m sure you don’t want to be late.”She is breathing heavily when she replied. “I know, I know. I just want everything to be perfect.”“And it will be,” I cupped her cheeks, my thumb stroking her soft skin. “Stop stressing too much and go get dressed. We don’t want to be late.”She stared into my eyes for a few quiet seconds before nodding with a sigh.“Okay.” I nodded and released her.She rushed up the stairs, not before ease threw a command at one of the workers to act like they hd blood I their veins. With a smile my way, she disappeared up the stairs. I found myself watching where she was just standing.I sighed and looked away, taking note of the decorations she had out around the house. The e
JADE“Oh, you look so perfect.” Jaiya practically had hearts in her eyes when she was looking at me.I took in how perfect she looked too and told her just that. Then I twirled in front of the mirror, taking note of the way the day dress hugged my figure. It was a deep emerald, which brought out the cool of my eyes. Or at least, that is what both Ray and Jaiya said.It was custom made by Jaiya favourite designer. The material is sort of silky but not really silk. It just has that texture. I don’t remember what it is called but he mentioned it in his which French accent. It has a high neckline but bare sleeves, so I had to forfeit a bra. A rope was tied at the back, which holds the dress up. It flows to the ground. Not articular free but not skintight either.One of my legs is exposed with the thigh high slit. I paired the dress with hold heels and a pretty gold clutch, which had small emerald gems all around. I asked if they were real and Jaiya only laughed in her ‘you don’t want to k
JADEI didn’t realise I as bonding my foot nervously until Antonio placed a hand on my knee. He didn’t say anything but the soft stroke of his thumb over my bare skin distracted me from other thoughts. We were taking a helicopter that’ll take us to the venue which was located in the central. Kind of between the main town and where dad lives.It should be thirty minutes in all. Ad the drive was fifteen. Damien and Jaiya were already there as they had left before us. I thought we would all take a car which was’t the case. For thirty minutes we spoke and laughed and it was one of the best experiences of my life. But as the helicopter landed and we got into the back of the waiting limo, the worry that has been in my mind slowly started tricking back.Shit.i told myself to breathe in and out, doing my best to regulate my breathing. Antonio wordlessly slipped his hand into mine, intertwining our fingers. He kissed the back of my hand, which stole my breath.“You’ll be fine.” He whispered ag
ATLASAll night, I have been anticipating her arrival. It didn’t matter how hard I tried to get myself to tank of something else, I somehow went back to her. It was almost clinical how much of my attention she was getting and she wasn’t even here yet.I kept waiting waiting in the assigned room I was supposed to stay in until it was time for me to go out. There are more than twenty warriors waiting for me outside, for security reasons. Although I made sure at least half of them were guys from my pack. No matter what, I trusted them more.I was just an asset to the council. So the men could as well be protesting an artefact from the museum. They didn’t view as a person.I didn’t know how to feel about that right now. But I sure as hell won’t be that person that complains about thing after I just got everything I have ever wanted. Though to be honest, some things have changed and being the leader isn’t everything I want.It was an astounding realisation and I haven’t let myself think to
JADEHe didn’t. There is no way Atlas just said that.But eve as I tried to deny it, I couldn’t ignore the number of eyes that were watching me right now. I wish I could mind link him and tell him exactly what I’m thinking right now. Because what the hell is he thinking.Antonio is stiff beside me. Which I didn’t blame him for. We had the attention of the whole room and whoever was in charge of the lighting is rude as fuck for dimming the lights and then turning the stage lights towards our seat. This way, only Atlas and I were in the spotlight.It was a perfect depiction of it looking like we were the only ones in the room. Only, I hated it right now. I didn’t want it to be like that even a little bit.“What the fuck is he playing at?” I didn’t know who said that around our small circle. But I didn’t know the answer to that.Atlas was still watching me, with almost pleading eyes. He wanted me to go up there with him. And it made me think, what was he playing at, seriously?Annie look
JADEI heard footsteps which but I didn’t turn to see who it is. From the way the hairs on the back of my neck stood and a shiver rolled down my spine, I figured out who it was.He confirmed it by speaking.“I didn’t think you would make it.” Atlas’s voice was cool, calm. A complete contrast to the turmoil that was going through me. But it is nothing to be surprised about. We have always been this way.He does shit that makes me lose grasp of myself and reality and he just stands there looking calm as ever. Like everything is perfectly alright in his world.“Not that you invited me.” I replied, lucky that the shakiness I was feeling inside didn’t show in my voice. “If you’d spoken to me, you would have known if I was coming or not.”He breathed out and nodded slowly.“I guess, you’re right. I followed the coward’s way out, I didn’t want you to reject me directly.” He tried a small smile. “This way, it wouldn’t’t have hurt much if you didn’t show up.”“Always worried about your ego.” I
JADEAfter Atlas left me outside, breathless and on the verge of breaking down. I couldn’t go back inside. I didn’t know how I’ll be able to sit down and try to talk to people like my heart didn’t just become completely shattered.I should be happy. I wanted that divorce. He is finally caving and giving me exactly what I wanted but why wasn’t I happy? Why ddi it feel like a noose has been tied around my neck and they are pulling hard on it, stopping m from breathing air into my lungs.Shouldn’t I feel free? I’m going to be free. But I’ve ever felt more trapped and more helpless than I do right now.“Jade! Jade, here you are. I’ve been looking for you everywhere.” I quickly wiped my teaser upon hearing Jaiya’s voice. I knew my makeup was smudged, which will tell her that I have been crying but that was just the most I could do right now. “Oh my god, you’re crying. What did that asshole do?”She growled when she came close to me and saw my reddened eyes and messed up makeup. When I don’
ATLAS“Annie, no.” I used a little force to push her off me.I didn’t want to push too hard and hurt her but I definitely did not want her kissing me. Not right now.She had caught me off guard, which is the only reason why it even went ;anger that I would have wanted.Hurt was over Annie’s face but she nodded and moved back, crossing her arms over her chest.We were just talking about how everything was a success, and then she came close, I thought she was going to show me something. Or maybe, I just deluded myself into believing that. But my mind was’t fully here. I was still thinking of Jade and everything that just happened a few minutes ago.And the kiss. God, that felt like the best thing I have ever experienced in my life and there was just no way to fight it.“Sorry,” I said, brushing a hand over my face, fighting the urge to pull at my hair.This was all just too much.“I should be the one apologising.” Annie shook her head. “I shouldn’t have done that.” She said and I couldn