ENRIQUE POV
I walked up to the rooftop and it was worth it. The view was breathtaking-you could practically see the whole city in an array of colors. There was a huge swimming pool at the edge of the rooftop. Everything about the hotel screamed luxury.I had to get a breath of fresh air and come back to my equilibrium. It was like the lady April was everywhere. She made her presence known with just a simple word, touch, or gesture, heck, Adam king seemed to be in her trance all night long and so was I. I was so hard in my pants, I felt uncomfortable. What was it about this woman anyway?.I hear footsteps climb up the stair that leads to the rooftop. I hide in the shadows because I needed this little time for myself to think. The contract wasn't going to be mine and there was only one person to blame for that.It was her again. She walks towards the edge of the roof smiling happily, looking breathtaking with all the lights reflecting around her. She did a little twirl and I didn't know if I should be mad or treasure the moment. She loosens her hair from the band holding it and it fell around her in waves, then she took off her high heels.I approached her without her being aware of me until I was very near her. She turns around sharply as she finally sense my presence and her smile faded. She looks stunned, anxious, and a little frightened."What are you doing here?"She asked looking around and noticing it was only us here."Such an odd question. What are you doing here" I probed moving closer to her. She quickly moved around me. She was fast."Nothing. I just wanted fresh air" she said in a defensive tone, with more courage.I wonder why she's scared of me. It was a new reaction from a woman. Very odd but I find it refreshing. I wonder if I should ease her fear, maybe not. I wanted to play with her."Well, I'm sure you'll need fresh air considering you've been couped up with Mr. Adams for hours. You're one of those women who use their bodies to get deals right? I must say I am not surprised" I say condescendingly just to spite her. I don't know why I didn't just hate her.The anger that hazed her eyes was priceless and I knew she was going to hit me again. She did exactly that but I caught her hand midair. She's surprised at my reflex but she shouldn't be, she was like an open book when she got angry."Let go of me right now you bastard," she yells struggling to remove her hand from mine. I quite like the contrast of our skin and the feeling that went up to my arms as I held her was fascinating. I still go on the offensive as I deny all the feelings she evokes in me." Why should I? So you can hit me because the truth hurts" I gritted out angrily and then let go of her." You think you have me all figured out. Well, you haven't. I don't have to sleep with anyone to get a deal, just a smile from me is enough Mr. Alvaro. Don't be such a sore loser. Mr. Adams is a friend of my father and I don't have to explain anything to you." She rushed out then took a deep breath, probably thinking of what to say to hurt me. She was composed now "it's not my fault you have no connection and goodwill at your company. I got what I deserve and you didn't earn it"" Really?. Mr. Adams hasn't officially partnered with you yet. What makes you think before this party end I won't get what I want". I smirk as I see her let my heavy words sink. She knew I could do what I said." I would love to see you try" she challenges looking all relaxed.I suddenly moved closer and she was caught off-guard she didn't move back fast enough. I had her cornered and I enjoy every minute of it. I could see her pulse leaping. She was attracted to me, she just had a way of concealing her true feeling.She licked her lips nervously and my eyes strayed there. I couldn't stop myself as I leaned towards her but then she shoved me back."Are you out of your mind?. I am not one of your call girls who you think you can do anything you want with. Stay away from me" she yells and walked back down the stairs like she couldn't wait to get away from me.I was stunned and hard. Fuck!. That woman was toying with me. I can't believe she has me acting like a bloody teenager that just got his first crush all over again. I couldn't get her out of my head and I was going to have her. She could fight all she wants but she will end up being mine. Even if she denies what she feels, I'll unravel her until there is nothing left to hide. If there was a voice in the back of my head that told me I was getting possessive over someone I just met and that it could lead to a tragedy like in the past, I ignored it adamantly.I walk back down the stairs taking fast strides and entered the elevator. I pressed for my floor, and patiently wait for it to descend. It felt like the longest hours of my life. It finally stops. I got out and saw her walking hurriedly down the hallway that led to the different suites, she stops at the suite opposite mine. She turns around and sees me as I walk towards her. She pressed in her code and entered her room soon as the door opened.I smiled. This was getting interesting. I entered my room and knew that I was going to have to take a very cold shower.APRIL POVI entered my room trying desperately to still my beating heart. My temperature was high right now and it was all that man's fault. How dare he try to kiss me after telling me to my face that I was a slut who slept around to get deals. He wasn't that specific but I knew what he was getting at. I was not stupid to read in-between the lines.The nerve of him. Was he trying to prove that I am a slut if I allowed him to kiss me? Who the hell did he think he was anyway.Yes, he was hundred percent good-looking but he had a maddening attitude. So fucking rude!.Although the reason why am so upset is that I was seriously considering giving in to my body demand when he had tried to kiss me. Damn, I have been dreaming of kissing him since the airport. It was so wrong. I shouldn't even be thinking of him at all. He was disrespectful, rude, and condescending. Argh."This is not you April. You're not one to let attraction cloud your better judgment. You will forget about this guy who is trying to steal your deal from you and move on" I pepped talk myself. This was so frustrating.If there was going to be any kiss, it would be instigated by me. Not him. Never him. I would not give him that benefit.If I want a kiss then I'll bloody do it myself and I'll walk away after the kiss like it means nothing. I would not give him the satisfaction of letting him know how he affects me. I felt like this attraction would pass soon and all these feelings would be forgotten. I just had to bury myself in work or perhaps find a substitute.My phone rang and I check to see it was Katherine. She just never stops calling. She would have a field day if she found out I was sexually attracted to a guy. I would never hear the end of it so I decide not to pick up the call. I walk to my bedroom and made a beeline to the bathroom. I need a warm shower and then I'll listen to motivational quotes, or watch a documentary. That would calm me down for sure. Let's get to work.BAR.Brian twirled his drink around, a lazy smirk on his face as he sat drinking with his friend Kyle."I saw her dude. She was smoking, all the curves in the right places". Kyle says grinning as he took up his drink."Yes, and she will be mine. I've got the good looks, lots of cash and my father is Adam kings, what else can a woman want? " He said cockily." You're right Brian. But then April Sanders is not your typical girl. She's a tough one and we've heard stories".he said tossing back his drink and grimacing."Well, those men she had been with are not Brian kings. I don't take no for an answer. I will work my charm on her and just see how she falls all over me" he replied feeling all smug. He waves at a girl that passed by the door of the bar and she blushes furiously before she walks away. He gives Kyle a knowing look and Kyle shook his head."So is it all sex or are you serious about her" he questioned since he knew Brian's sex life." I'm serious about her." He stated " I want to have her and when I don't feel like having her anymore, I want no one else to have her, that's how serious I am," he said darkly then downs his glass of vodka quickly." You're a crazy man" Kyle grinned, slapping at his shoulder." you'll get her for sure cause I don't want you murdering anyone over her" he jokes and Brian looked at him over the rim of his glass laughing." Well, I don't think I have the guts to kill anyone so that's out of the equation. I don't think it would go to that extent anyway. I mean I like her and all but I won't kill anyone."" I hear you" he sing-song and Brian just shook his head at him.He was sure no woman could say no to the son of Adam King, but then April Sanders was a woman in her class.April finished dressing up and further building up her walls. The madness about Enrique Alvaro had to stop. He was just a man like every other man, she reasoned with herself for the hundredth time.She took a deep breath and parked her hair back holding it up with a hairband. She stood and admired herself in front of the standing mirror."You're successful, beautiful and you're the boss. They thought you couldn't do it and you proved them all wrong" she said as she stared at herself far longer than necessary and suddenly felt sad that her father wasn't around anymore. She loved him so much and he just left her. So did her mother. All because of love. Why? wasn't she worth loving?.She shook her head to clear off the offending thought. She couldn't start her day on such a bad note. She stepped out of her suite and came face to face with Brian who was holding roses. She hated roses."Wow, you look even more beautiful this morning" he complimented her and she gave a polite smile. There
APRIL POVI woke up feeling better than I had ever felt before. I wonder if it was because of that kiss. I could not get it out of my mind and my lips kept tingling in remembrance."I don't care what all this is. This is all about sexual attraction and I am pretty sure I can resist a foul-mouthed man like Enrique" I pepped talk myself for the millionth time since yesterday.I was fucking not like this. I never think about a guy way too long like this.No wonder women were crazy about him. That man kissed like there was no tomorrow. He wasn't my first kiss tho.I sometimes kiss random guys just to prove a point that I wasn't scared to be intimate like most of them thought. I could do whatever I goddamn, please.I have never really gotten intimate sexually tho because I think I am so messed up. Sex could lead to love. It is a risk I am not willing to take. There was also the incident that happened in my past which I don't like to think or talk about.I had always wanted my mom's attenti
APRIL POVI wake up aching everywhere. I feel a slow burn scaling up my arm. I'm sure it's probably bruised from hitting it on the stair as I fell. It was a miracle I hadn't broken my neck during my tumble.I look around noticing that I'm not in my room. I hope I am not in Brian's room because he might have played hero and saved me. The door unlocks. I close my eyes pretending to still be asleep. Someone walks toward me placing something cold on my cheek. I manage not to flinch.He seems so familiar. His scent wafts into my nose and I know who it belongs to.Enrique Alvaro.He touches my face gently. I feel his fingers trace across my lips. My heart starts to go wild in my chest. I needed to get out because I was feeling all turned on, as his hands continued their exploration. His little touches had a way of making my body combust in flames, making me forget all I hated about love and what it could do to me.Yes, he had me thinking about love which was why I felt hostility toward him
BARJasmin scowled at the drink she held, feeling nervous and angry. April was still alive. It was Enrique who helped and took her to his room. He didn't even know she existed anymore, she thought bitterly.Their love was slowly fading away. All because of April fucking Sanders! She wanted to fling the glass at the wall, or the bartender who kept glancing at her with pity in his eyes.Brian approached her. She knew he was Adam King's son. He acted the part. He was so cocky, you'd think he owned the world.She detested him before he even opened his mouth."You're the assistant of Enrique right?" He asked condescendingly like she was not worth his time." Yes. What do you want" she answered, not bothering with being polite."I want to have a word with your boss, but he's been evasive. Tell him to meet me here tonight" he orders." I don't work for you so I don't have to take any messages on your behalf," she said, noticing how her rudeness had affected him. The brat was so stunned it w
"His company was daunting." That was the first impression she got as she stood at the entrance. It was more massive than it looked on the television or the news. His office was on the very top floor and she had time to simmer down as the elevator ascended.When she came out, the workers, especially the males stared at her as she made her way to the boss's section. The only thing they didn't do was the whistle. They practically undressed her with their eyes.The ladies gave her a curious stare. some watched her with envy as she moved past their desk.They probably thought she was one of Enrique's women. His recent catch perhaps.No way in hell.She got to his office, noticing the lady behind the desk. she moved toward her.She seemed familiar but she couldn't place where she had seen her before. As she saw her target not too far from reach, she let her anger resurface again.Jasmin saw her approach. She appeared angry and she couldn't help but wonder why."Where is Enrique. I want to
APRIL POVMy fashion show was going to be a huge success, I can already picture it. Zerah had taken care of the guest list and with the names, I saw on the record, this show would be worth the investment.Enrique was also going to be there. I had avoided him after I had gone to confront him at his office.He was every shade of bad for me. I mean that in every possible way. Like how can I go over there to give him a piece of my mind, then end up being thwarted because of my damn attraction to him? I close my laptop rubbing my eyes. I was exhausted. I snatch up my bag, shuffling to the elevator. That's how tired I am. Can't even walk right.I get to the parking lot, fishing out my car keys as I ambled toward my car. I stop dead in my tracks once I get close enough, gasping as I stare at my tires. They were practically flattened on the floorIt was unbelievable, except it was cause I was staring right at it."What the bloody hell. This was serviced just some weeks back and now I have to
ENRIQUE strode out of the company, narrowing his eyes as he noticed a woman approaching him. She looked familiar to him. He tried to remember where he had seen her before as she finally stood in front of him looking anxious, but also awestruck."Oh my gosh you look so much hotter than the last time" Katherine gushed her eyes flickering."Do I know you" he questioned, his forehead furrowing together in confusion as he tried to place her."Yes. We met at that party held by Adams King. I had never attended such a gorgeous event and well April just had to ruin it by making me come home with her" she prattled until Enrique coughed raising a brow." Uh... Uh.. right. Am Katherine. April Sanders best friend. I saw you shoving your tongue down her throat so we couldn't be properly introduced" she says in all seriousness, fawning herself with her hand like she was on fire. Enrique looked shocked at her choice of wording. It must have shown on his face because Katherine retracted her words look
"Shit," Amor cussed almost tripping on her feet as she approached her car. She felt like someone was following her, hence her imbalance. She had an eerie feeling that something was wrong.She glanced back, noticing a guy strolling towards her. He didn't look scary or bad at all and she took a deep breath that she hadn't realized she'd been holding.She took out her car keys from her purse, proceeding to unlock her car door when it was jerked away from her hold. She flinched looking up at the guy. He had a taunting look on his face as he hovered over her. She frowned in confusion. "What do you think you're doing?" She demanded."My job" he smirked, twirling her car keys. "You look more pretty in person". He tilted his head to the side, looking her over.Amor was confused beyond words as she stared at him." Are you the new driver dad said he was sending?" she asked, trying to make sense of the situation. "No I am not," he said suddenly getting serious, then with fast strides, he was
The days that followed were a flurry of different activities. They gave a press conference and went to court as the case progressed. Jasmin looked like a deranged person and kept casting evil glances at her throughout the trial. She didn't look like she was sorry at all for the crime she had committed. Well, she was going to end up in jail or an asylum so April didn't bother much.Kyle looked terrible, physically. He was wearing casts on his hands and legs. April remembered how hard he had hit her and decided that he deserved every hit Enrique dealt him. She wanted to add a few of her own if a chance presented itself. Brian couldn't look at her in court and Mr. Adams apologized profusely on his behalf. She couldn't blame their father tho. Sometimes no matter how much parents tried to raise their children right, they most certainly always chose the wrong path.He would be getting a light sentence compared to Jasmin and Kyle tho.April loved the judge on the case and the prosecutor. Th
April stood in his garden taking deep breaths and clenching a file tightly in her hand. There was a tight feeling in her chest but no matter what, she was going to get what she wanted. He soon appeared managing to take her breath away the moment his eyes connected with hers. Her heart gave a wild thump in her chest and then fear crept in sending chills down her back. What If he left her? Would she be able to love anyone else again? There was a guarded look in his eyes but there was also that dark look of desire that made her blood tingle in her veins and desire to pool low and deadly. She wanted to do wicked things to him, with him."April..." He called and his voice was enough to make the ache and the pleasure grow deeper. Was this what they meant by saying love was both pain and pleasure. She wondered which came first.She stopped him holding up her hand."Before you speak another word I will speak first Enrique Alvaro," she said with finality and he nodded slowly watching her so i
April got discharged and as soon as she stepped out of the hospital it was to see the little crowd gathered for her but as Enrique came into her line of vision, she found it hard to look past him, or even acknowledge that questions were being thrown at her from some of the people that stood by.Enrique Alvaro....the man she knew could bring her to her knee from the first day they met. He did get women going crazy over him.April swore to make sure she was the only woman to make him crazy. The other woman she'd found out about would not be the love of his life for long.Enrique held her eyes and she could see the emotion swirling in them, instead of flowers, he was holding a box of her favorite chocolate. She smiled as she walked toward him. Uncertainty flicked in his stormy eyes as she stopped right in front of him.She went on her toes as her arms automatically wrapped around his neck and then connected her lips with his.His hands tightened on her waist immediately and he deepened t
Jasmin stared down at April, taking in her bruised face as she ran her hand through April's hair."You fought hard, but it's time to finally rest April" she murmured and saw April's eyelashes flutter like she was about to wake up. Jasmin immediately pulled the pillow from underneath her head. Jasmine stared at her victim, the pillow she held hovering over April's face. Jasmin's heart pounded as sweat dripped down her temple, could she push through with it, if she woke up, Enrique would be lost to her forever. With resolution, Jasmin covered April's face with the pillow using all her might. April's hands went up feebly as she struggled to breathe. The heart machine beeped irrationally and Jasmin held on until she noticed that April's nails were not digging into her anymore."What are you doing" Katherine's voice boomed behind her startling her to her bone marrow. Jasmin whirled around with the pillow clutched tightly in her hands, eyes frantic as she forced her mouth to work.Katherine
Kyle got out of the car as soon he reached his destination. He felt like he had slipped off somewhere and everything was going to go to ruin. He quickly walked toward where April was and yanked the door open. A swift kick connected with his groin and he doubled over in pain. Surprise and shock marring his face.April flung the blanket from around her, she forced herself out of the car and shoved at Kyle. Then she was running, screaming, and shouting for help at the top of her lungs. Her head throbbed and she felt like collapsing but she couldn't give up. Hands suddenly came over her mouth muffling her screaming. She elbowed him in the rib and heard him gasp and mutter curse words but he didn't let go. He just shoved her forcefully, and she hit the floor hard, grazing her knees, and her Palms. Her elbows took most of the bruising because she used them to stop her fatal fall. He gave her a hard kick to the ribs and she felt something crack within her as she curled up in pain. Then he wa
"April?" Enrique asked faintly, his heart flipping. Jayden looked as worried."No, it was not Miss April. They exhumed a dead body who had the same features as her". He explained.Enrique took a deep breath as he ran his hand through his hair muttering words to himself. His heart felt like It was chasing itself and sweat dripped down his face.Jayden placed his hand on his shoulder."Don't worry. April would be found. She's a tough woman who can handle herself".He chuckled, "she definitely can do that." But that didn't make the uneasiness in his chest go away. He could not bear to lose April, the woman he loved with all his soul.******Enrique mansionJasmin watched Katherine closely. She couldn't decide what to do to her. The paparazzi had been all over the case, asking questions and trying, almost too forcefully to get answers. Since the suspects included Brian King, the case got bigger.The door opened, and Jasmin turned to see the intruders. She stared blatantly as an elegant
*****Kyle smiled as he flipped through the documents, her signature on each page. It was almost too easy, but he knew that when one felt threatened, they relinquished everything if they thought it would guarantee their safety."This wasn't so hard was it now," he asked and she looked up at him, her eyes tired."I did what you wanted so let me go like you promised." She said, her voice hoarse. Giving her company away must have hurt more than she would admit, Kyle thought, watching her with a smile. He loved the look on her, it made her subdue. He wanted to break her further."Wow, if only everyone kept their promises wouldn't this world be a better place. You should have read the document before signing, because pretty face you signed all your wealth, including yourself to me. I own you now". He announced with glee, then watched mesmerized, as color exploded on April's face as her rage took overApril struggled with the ropes, the anger that ceased her whole being threatening to choke
April watched him, her chest racing as a smile grazed his lip. He looked like a maniac, his hair was sticking up everywhere. His eyes connected with her and they scared her because of how soulless they appeared. It looked dead. He had lost his mind for sure."He was always telling me what and what not to do"He stated, trying to explain to her why he shot Brian. April was short for words, everything seemed like a bad dream and she wondered when she would wake up."I-I-I... C-Can you untie me" she managed to get out of her parched throat. He stared at April like she had lost her mind, then he was suddenly laughing making her stomach churn. Everything was starting to hurt. He stopped, regarding her long enough to make April uneasy."Oh we'll come to that pretty face. I thought your first word would have been something like, why did you shoot your best friend but I guess you don't care if he's dead right"."You already shot him so why will I bother about your motives" she forced out brave
April stepped into the abandoned-looking house as cautiously as she could. She checked the room looking for kat, surprised that the place looked deserted. The hairs on the back of her neck stood in dread as she heard a soft murmur. She took a deep breath, heading towards the door where the sound had come from. She pushed it open slowly and stepped in, her gaze darting around the space."Well hi, beauty" the voice boomed behind her startling her. She whirled around to face him, realizing at the last moment that Brian had set a trap for her. A hard object collided with her head. The world tilted on its axis, her gaze darkening as her head throbbed in pain. She fell to the floor as the black dots swam around her eyes. She felt his hand on her hair, petting her like she was a dog."Finally mine" he murmured darkly.*******Earlier in the morning.Enrique felt the warmth surrounding him fade away. He opened his eyes, reaching out to where she had occupied just the night before. He sat up s