More tears.Mila’s POV“No, I won't cry! Not in front of anyone” I yelled at myself as I slammed the front door of the mansion behind me, dashing to my upstairs to my room in a sprint. I need to be alone.“Hey Mila, you are back?” Lila’s voice floated from the other end of the living room, full of warmth and happiness.Without saying a word, entirely ignoring her, I bolted up the stairs. “Hey Mila, what's wrong?” She called out for the second time. I could feel the worry in her voice pulling at me, but I didn't stop.Jett appeared from a corner in the hallway, his face lighting up with a smile as soon as he saw me. But immediately he read the expression on my face, his smile faded into worry and fear. “Mila, are you okay?” He asked with a small voice filled with worry and anxiety.Despite his innocent plea, I didn't stop; I ignored him, too. I kept on walking to my room. I couldn't allow them to see the tears that were threatening to spill over. They were too young to share in my pain
Unfinished businessJayden’s POV“Jayden? Are you still there?” Mila’s voice cut through the hallway. I froze for a moment, my fist clenched tightly by my side.As I made my way down the hall, I realized that the past, which I had been trying to bury, was starting to come back to my present. Mila’s voice echoed in my head with the name I had tried not to think about for a long time. Hedda.With anger and fury, I stormed into my study room, slamming the door behind me. The room was a bit dark with only a desk lamp providing a dim illumination around the desk. I placed my hand on the desk, leaning into it and squeezing the edge tightly until my knuckles turned White.I repeatedly echoed Hedda’s name under my breath. Her name left a bitter taste in my mouth. One that I thought I would never imagine.My mind rests with numerous questions. Why now I asked myself. Hedda had never taken defeat, not in business or love; she had a way of gripping onto people's vulnerabilities until she got wha
Unfinished businessJayden’s POV “Jayden? Are you still there?” Mila’s voice cut through the hallway. I froze for a moment, my fist clenched tightly by my side.As I made my way down the hall, I realized that the past, which I had been trying to bury, was starting to come back to my present. Mila’s voice echoed in my head with the name I had tried not to think about for a long time. Hedda. With anger and fury, I stormed into my study room, slamming the door behind me. The room was a bit dark with only a desk lamp providing a dim illumination around the desk. I placed my hand on the desk, leaning into it and squeezing the edge tightly until my knuckles turned White. I repeatedly echoed Hedda’s name under my breath. Her name left a bitter taste in my mouth. One that I thought I would never imagine. My mind rests with numerous questions. Why now I asked myself. Hedda had never taken defeat, not in business or love; she had a way of gripping onto people's vulnerabilities until she got
Evil mastermind. Hedda's POV“Mila doesn't belong in this world of fame and power,” I said as I sipped my glass of wine. This world of elegance, power, and fame was all mine. And I can't let anybody take this world away from me. Including that riffraff, Mila. As I scrolled through my phone, I felt immense satisfaction flow through me. “Mila Thomas stepped down from a lead role, due to a controversy swirl” the headlines read boldly on every blog on social media. The managers were so gullible, how easy it was to change their perception of Mila. And make them take such merciless actions towards her. I couldn't believe how fast she had risen to the ranks like she was some kind of movie star. It was irritating to even think about. “Pathetic!” I yelled, setting my phone aside. Mila was nothing but a stray that Jayden picked up and polished. Throwing her into the spotlight was not enough to hide her inferiority. Seeing her backing in Jayden attention was a slap on my face that I ref
Paths crossMila’s POV “What do I do now?” I asked myself as I tried to come up with a plan to tackle all these matters arising. I wasn't sure if Dolph had backed down completely or if he was planning something new.Secondly, I didn't know who this text was from. The only thing I had gotten straight was reuniting with my siblings. Outside that, I still had countless unanswered questions roaming in my mind. I dragged myself out of bed and headed for the shower. I needed a hot bath; maybe it could clear up the fog in my mind. The moment the steaming hot water touched my body, it brought a feeling of warmth and temporary relief to the aching thoughts that lay heavy in my mind.A few minutes later, I finished my refreshing shower and decided to do my hair. Sitting in front of the mirror, I saw the reflection of a broken soul, the unending cries for fulfillment and a better life. I sat there staring at my reflection, lost deeply in thoughts. But before I could pull myself out of such t
LITTLE THIEFMila’s POV“Thief!” Thief?“Stop right there you bastard!” Alarmed, I raised my head to see a bald man going after my little brother, Jett. Frightened to death, I dropped the little food item I was able to get and ran after them, feeling my heart tighten in my chest. I ran with every fiber in me, increasing my speed as I felt the adrenaline rush in.I couldn't understand why my brother was being called a thief, but I chased after them anyway. Getting to a stop, I watched as Jett ran straight to a deserted area and halted. The bald man smirked and inched closer, only to stop upon hearing my voice. “What do you think you're doing to my little brother?” I yelled, glaring at him as anger filled my chest. Even if he was a thief, I was going to protect him with the last drop of my blood. Ever since our mother's death, life has been tough and hard. For now, we only had each other, and I was going to be his strength whenever he needed me. “Are you talking to me? Wait, both o
MYSTERIOUS MANMila’s POVI turned my head to the side, as I wondered whose voice sounded so assuring, just like the sweet sound of a mother's lullaby. My heart skipped a beat when I saw him. That man looked so familiar like I had seen him before. His raven black hair was slightly disheveled, giving him a unique look, maybe an angel sent from heaven; but he looked like a demon instead. One sent from hell to steal my heart away. Merely by looking into his eyes, I was trapped. I couldn't stop staring, and I didn't know why. Angered by my emotions, I closed my eyes and pushed the bald man away immediately I noticed that he got distracted. He fell to the ground and groaned, “You little bitch! Come back here.” he snapped as he got up to move closer, but the mysterious man's voice made him halt. “What do you think you're doing?” he asked, tilting his head as his lips stretched into a wide grin. I could sense the deadly aura around him, and deep down I felt like running away to hide. By h
CONTRACTMila’s POVThe creepy guy I met at the cemetery, who gave me the chills was the one who saved my life. I didn't know if I was meant to be grateful or wary of him. I turned to Jett who had a hard time standing up, “Did you have to do that?” I asked, my voice stern and unyielding as I stared at him. If he didn't steal from the bastard, we wouldn't have had to experience this kind of embarrassment. “I'm sorry.” Jett lowered his head, not daring to look at me in the eye. I sighed, “Thank God you're okay, but you still need to be treated.” I frowned, a strange feeling in my heart. Presently, I didn't have a dime in my account, and the money for Jett’s hospital bills would take ages for me to get. Currently, we have no shelter on our heads and no food to put on our table. We sleep outside shops and battle with the cold at night. Sometimes, it becomes so unbearable that I feel like breaking down. I mean, sleeping outside for several weeks wasn't something a weak person would be
Paths crossMila’s POV “What do I do now?” I asked myself as I tried to come up with a plan to tackle all these matters arising. I wasn't sure if Dolph had backed down completely or if he was planning something new.Secondly, I didn't know who this text was from. The only thing I had gotten straight was reuniting with my siblings. Outside that, I still had countless unanswered questions roaming in my mind. I dragged myself out of bed and headed for the shower. I needed a hot bath; maybe it could clear up the fog in my mind. The moment the steaming hot water touched my body, it brought a feeling of warmth and temporary relief to the aching thoughts that lay heavy in my mind.A few minutes later, I finished my refreshing shower and decided to do my hair. Sitting in front of the mirror, I saw the reflection of a broken soul, the unending cries for fulfillment and a better life. I sat there staring at my reflection, lost deeply in thoughts. But before I could pull myself out of such t
Evil mastermind. Hedda's POV“Mila doesn't belong in this world of fame and power,” I said as I sipped my glass of wine. This world of elegance, power, and fame was all mine. And I can't let anybody take this world away from me. Including that riffraff, Mila. As I scrolled through my phone, I felt immense satisfaction flow through me. “Mila Thomas stepped down from a lead role, due to a controversy swirl” the headlines read boldly on every blog on social media. The managers were so gullible, how easy it was to change their perception of Mila. And make them take such merciless actions towards her. I couldn't believe how fast she had risen to the ranks like she was some kind of movie star. It was irritating to even think about. “Pathetic!” I yelled, setting my phone aside. Mila was nothing but a stray that Jayden picked up and polished. Throwing her into the spotlight was not enough to hide her inferiority. Seeing her backing in Jayden attention was a slap on my face that I ref
Unfinished businessJayden’s POV “Jayden? Are you still there?” Mila’s voice cut through the hallway. I froze for a moment, my fist clenched tightly by my side.As I made my way down the hall, I realized that the past, which I had been trying to bury, was starting to come back to my present. Mila’s voice echoed in my head with the name I had tried not to think about for a long time. Hedda. With anger and fury, I stormed into my study room, slamming the door behind me. The room was a bit dark with only a desk lamp providing a dim illumination around the desk. I placed my hand on the desk, leaning into it and squeezing the edge tightly until my knuckles turned White. I repeatedly echoed Hedda’s name under my breath. Her name left a bitter taste in my mouth. One that I thought I would never imagine. My mind rests with numerous questions. Why now I asked myself. Hedda had never taken defeat, not in business or love; she had a way of gripping onto people's vulnerabilities until she got
Unfinished businessJayden’s POV“Jayden? Are you still there?” Mila’s voice cut through the hallway. I froze for a moment, my fist clenched tightly by my side.As I made my way down the hall, I realized that the past, which I had been trying to bury, was starting to come back to my present. Mila’s voice echoed in my head with the name I had tried not to think about for a long time. Hedda.With anger and fury, I stormed into my study room, slamming the door behind me. The room was a bit dark with only a desk lamp providing a dim illumination around the desk. I placed my hand on the desk, leaning into it and squeezing the edge tightly until my knuckles turned White.I repeatedly echoed Hedda’s name under my breath. Her name left a bitter taste in my mouth. One that I thought I would never imagine.My mind rests with numerous questions. Why now I asked myself. Hedda had never taken defeat, not in business or love; she had a way of gripping onto people's vulnerabilities until she got wha
More tears.Mila’s POV“No, I won't cry! Not in front of anyone” I yelled at myself as I slammed the front door of the mansion behind me, dashing to my upstairs to my room in a sprint. I need to be alone.“Hey Mila, you are back?” Lila’s voice floated from the other end of the living room, full of warmth and happiness.Without saying a word, entirely ignoring her, I bolted up the stairs. “Hey Mila, what's wrong?” She called out for the second time. I could feel the worry in her voice pulling at me, but I didn't stop.Jett appeared from a corner in the hallway, his face lighting up with a smile as soon as he saw me. But immediately he read the expression on my face, his smile faded into worry and fear. “Mila, are you okay?” He asked with a small voice filled with worry and anxiety.Despite his innocent plea, I didn't stop; I ignored him, too. I kept on walking to my room. I couldn't allow them to see the tears that were threatening to spill over. They were too young to share in my pain
More tears.Mila’s POV“No, I won't cry! Not in front of anyone” I yelled at myself as I slammed the front door of the mansion behind me, dashing to my upstairs to my room in a sprint. I need to be alone.“Hey Mila, you are back?” Lila’s voice floated from the other end of the living room, full of warmth and happiness.Without saying a word, entirely ignoring her, I bolted up the stairs. “Hey Mila, what's wrong?” She called out for the second time. I could feel the worry in her voice pulling at me, but I didn't stop.Jett appeared from a corner in the hallway, his face lighting up with a smile as soon as he saw me. But immediately he read the expression on my face, his smile faded into worry and fear. “Mila, are you okay?” He asked with a small voice filled with worry and anxiety.Despite his innocent plea, I didn't stop; I ignored him, too. I kept on walking to my room. I couldn't allow them to see the tears that were threatening to spill over. They were too young to share in my pain
Shattered DreamsMila’s POV“Hello, Mila,” the director's voice came through the phone low and familiar, but it carried a different vibe; one could say it sounded distant and cautious. It lacked the usual warmth and welcoming feeling his voice carried.“Good evening, sir,” I said, keeping my voice steady and composed, but deep down, I wondered what was going on. “Is anything all right?” I asked.He gave a brief pause and this made my pulse quicken. “Mila,” he began. “I have some difficult news, we are stepping you down from the lead role,” he said with a sad tone.His words hit me hard. For a moment, I couldn't breathe or move.“What?” I said, my voice barely audible. “Why? What happened?” I added.“Lately, there has been some talk about you flying around, and those rumors ended up in the wrong ears. I mean the ears of the higher-ups, and they've decided you are no longer a good fit for the lead role” he explained, carefully choosing his words.Each word he voiced felt like a bullet t
A Shoulder to Lean OnMila’s POVI hugged my knees to my chest and put my head between my knees. Tears streamed down my eyes and my mind flooded with random thoughts of Jayden’s Where about.“Where has it gone? Was he doing something reckless? ” I asked myself severally but nothing meaningful could come to my mind. An image of Jayden confronting Dolph flashed in my mind. I couldn't bear the thought of Jayden stooping to Dolph’s level or getting entangled with something dangerous on my behalf.I swallowed hard, forcing myself to breathe. Jayden was too composed and mature to enter a physical confrontation with Dolph. I hope he finds a way to do what he wants without risking himself. The more I waited, the more the anxiety ate me up.Suddenly, The door swung open and Jayden walked in. Seeing him safe made a sense of relief wash over me, but instead of a happy smile, a downpour of tears I had been holding spilled over. Before I could blink, he was right by my side.“Mila,” he whispered.
The Confrontation.Jayden’s POV“Who does Dolph think he is, to make Mila this broken?” I said to myself as I stormed out of the mansion. I felt this story of furry as I left Mila alone in the living area. She has been crushed by life and the people around her. I haven't felt such determination and protectiveness for anyone in years.I walked briskly to my car and slid into the driver's seat, banging the door shut with a force that made the car shake. I took a deep breath, pulled out my phone, and dialed the head of security,y, Tyga.“Hey Tyga, I need to do some serious digging on someone named Dolph. His surname is unknown, but he has a history with Mila, and he has been threatening and preying on her. I would meet you guys at the office in twenty minutes "I said immediately he picked up the phone.“Yes, Mr. Jayden. We'll get right to it” Tyga said before ending the call.I gripped the steering wheel and stared through the windshield. The night sky filled with stars, but it wasn't to