BYE HEAVEN, HELLO HELLMila's POVMaybe she was his sister. I tried to convince myself, but deep down, I knew he was the only child. My pulse throbbed through every inch of my body as I pictured Dolph in bed with another woman. Feeling my legs go weak, I placed my hands on the couch for support. It can't be true. Dolph would never do such to me. We've been dating for two years and even had marriage in mind. He was someone who showed me love and affection even in my darkest moments.He became my boyfriend when he asked me out during his birthday party. We hadn't been friends the entire time, but he decided to make a move on his birthday which surprised me. Dolph always acted like I was a thorn in his flesh, so I wasn't expecting him to have a crush on me. I vividly remembered how promised me the whole world, kissing me in the presence of his friends. That day, I felt like the luckiest girl on earth. Dolph wasn't just an ordinary guy. He was the heart desire of every lady in college,
HIGH PAYING JOBMila's POVPresent day, “No… I can't…” I gasped in shock and trepidation as I stared at the mysterious stranger, my heart in my throat as I tried to make sense of his words. To be his fiancee for four months. Having come back from the flashback and thought about signing my life and will to a stranger who had a dangerous aura around him. Sitting next to him alone, I could tell he wasn't an ordinary person, but then, why was he that interested in me? After falling from grace, my life took a drastic turn. My life became miserable with each passing moment, and getting sacked became as normal as eating breakfast. I was used to the heartbreaking words like they were a part of me. Besides, my boyfriend had stabbed me in the back. What was the worst thing I couldn't handle? I discarded the thought, feeling a sense of danger within me. Something was telling me to run. To run far away from this mysterious stranger who was offering me a tempting deal. Just like the devil, h
PREDATOR AND PREYJayden's POVMeeting her at the cemetery was a remarkable experience. I had my share of ladies, but I'd never seen someone so broken and in pain. With the way she cried, the sky seemed to sympathize with her. For the first time in many years, my heart ached. The icy sheath I built around myself crumbled because of her. But was there a chance that she could have recognized me?Yes, she was insanely beautiful, lighting up the same fire in me as she had done in high school. The memories of her Kerrie haunted me till I had to resort to the most painful of routines to get her off my mind. To keep her off my mind, I had buried myself in work. Working for several hours a day and finally, the beautiful girl was out of my mind. But there we were, brought together by fate herself. Just like she left, she came back with an even more powerful force. The last impact of the broken girl was imprinted in my mind. Seeing her in the arms of that bastard made me extremely furious.
HE'S JAYDEN Mila's POV Still in shock, I couldn't understand why he would include a phrase like that in the contract. For someone like me, I cherish freedom more than anything in the world. I was like a bird who didn't like to be placed in a cage. Signing the contract would place me in a cage, one I wouldn't be able to break out from until time passes by. “But that isn't a problem. What do you think I am? A pervert who would order you around? C’mon.” he chuckled, softly and pleasantly to my ears. Pressing my lips in a thin line, I wondered if I should sign the contract. Despite the way he painted himself as a saint, I still believe he could be something more. Something evil and sinful. I shook my head, not wanting to fill my mind with unreasonable thoughts. I raised my head to look him in the eye, “You've promised not to do something silly. Fine. I'll sign the contract, but that doesn't mean I'll give my consent to what I don't want.” I explained, and he nodded. A smile of satis
Into the UnknownMila's POV “Jayden?” I exclaimed. His name sounded a bit familiar, but I couldn't bring myself to remember where I had heard that name. I took a moment to think, but my mind remained blank. “Aren't you coming?” Jayden said as he stood by the doorway staring at me. I nodded and walked past him. I stepped on the front porch and raised my head to see a sleek black car. Where is he taking me? I asked myself. A driver stood by the car door like he was waiting for me to enter. Are you thinking of changing your mind?” Jayden asked. “No, but this feels sudden. I can't leave my brother here” I said, still hesitant to enter the car. “Remember, you are doing this for him,” Jayden said, with a low and firm voice. I didn't want to listen to him, but he was telling the truth. Without saying another word I slid into the car. As we drove off, I found myself staring at Jayden. He sat close to me in silence as I studied his features, and composed expressions. There is somethin
New RulesMila’s POVThe morning light flickered through the window curtain, piercing my eyelids and waking me up from my slumber. The exhaustion I felt before I slept off lingered, making my head bang with throbbing pain. I forced my eyes open and looked at the room and said to myself.“This isn’t my life”A soft knock on the door brought me out of my tights. I rushed for the bedsheet to cover myself out of impulse. “Who is it?” I yelled with a cracked voice.“Miss Mila, Mr. Jayden requests your presence in the home office” A young female voice announced from the other side of the door. She sounded calm and formal, I guessed it was a maid. Her tone made me feel like I was in a movie. This was certainly a world I didn't belong to.“Okay! Thank you. I would be there, "I managed to respond, my voice barely audible. I swung my legs out of bed and planted them on the soft carpet. The long-expected time had come. The time I faced whatever job Jayden had for me.I quickly got dressed, as I
First ImpressionsMila’s POV“Let’s start with something simple but elegant,” Lois said, holding up a sleek royal blue dress. “This would bring out your blue eyes,” she added. I took the dress from her and examined it like I knew what I was looking for. But deep down I was genuinely confused about what to pick. All the dresses in that room screamed wealth and elegance. The colors were glamorous and had various interesting colors. From bold to sleek, the dresses and jewelry were all beautiful and expensive, I guess.After a few moments of examining the dress, I gave Lois a confusing look. He responded with a small smile of satisfaction. “That would look good on you, try it,” she said, still maintaining a smile.“It looks good but, isn't it a little too much just to meet business people?” I asked with hesitation in my voice, still fingering the delicate dress.Lois gave a loud laugh before speaking. “Nothing is too much in Jayden's world, trust me. Just try it on, and let's see how it l
In the SpotlightMila’s POV“Mila? Are you okay?”. The room fell silent, and every gaze stared at me waiting for an answer. I had kept mute for too long and it was becoming awkward. I could hear my heartbeat each pump louder than the last, my mind racing and scrambling for something, anything that might sound convincing.“Oh you know, just a few projects here and there,” I said, with a nervous smile and an awkward laugh. I gave a small pause to observe the situation. I could still feel the curious gaze of everyone on me, so I continued my calculated lie.“You could say I am still getting my feet in” I chuckled and swallowed. Hoping that was enough to convince them and take their attention off me.A few of them chuckled and nodded like they understood the struggles of getting into the industry. I let out a deep breath of relief, I was grateful that my shabby and impromptu answer was at least enough to shift their attention away from me.“Mila has a red eye for choosing roles,” Jayden s
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
Breaking point.Mila’s POV“What audacity he had to say all that trash to me like he had control over me or something,” I said as I walked straight towards a bus stop. Shortly after, I boarded a bus home.The bus ride was quite solemn, but it happened in a blur. I stared at the buildings outside as they passed by from the window, but nothing could distract me from the emotional storm raging inside me. I had finally stood up to Dolph, but his threats lingered in my mind like a dark shadow. I had held myself from breaking down in his presence, but now away from his evil stares, my chest twisted, my hands were shaking uncontrollably, and my breath grew shorter than the last. The tears I had been holding back were starting to pour out.The more I replied to our argument back at the café, the more the weight of his words pressed on me. He had the nerve to think he could control me with fear, but now, deep down inside me, his words were starting to eat me up from inside. I was terrified of
The ArgumentMila’s POV“Mila, you're looking good, honestly,” Dolph said, his eyes scanning me like a document. His smirk grew with every glance. Like he was enjoying my discomfort.As he took his seat across from me, I swallowed hard, his presence felt suffocating, bringing back all the dark memories I had fought to bury. But I held my composure tightly, determined not to let him see me break.“Let's skip the compliments, Dolph. I am only here to tell you to leave me alone, nothing more,” I said firmly, holding my gaze at him.Dolph raised his eyebrows and chuckled mockingly. “Oh really? Well, for the record, it was fun watching you pretend like you were someone new, but I had always known that you would come back someday,” he said with a low and casual tone.I took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. “There is nothing left of you to come back to, anything we had is long gone and over,” I saidHe leaned back on his chair, his eyes still locked on me like he was calculating his nex
Face to faceMila’s POVI flung my eyes open, waking up far too earlier than I intended. With a restless feeling twisting my stomach, I tossed and turned on my bed for what felt like an eternity. My mind was torn between anger and doubt. Today, I agreed to meet with Dolph, and this fact slowly ate me up. Despite his threats, I wanted to just ignore him and pretend like none of this ever happened.With that anger in me, I reached for my phone to block his number for good, but before I could unlock my phone, it buzzed in my hands. I froze, staring at my phone’s screen, hesitant to pick up the call.The devil just called. Dolph.My entire being screamed at me not to pick up the call and allow it to go straight to voicemail keeping him guessing. But something else made me see confronting him as a better option. I needed to confront him and put an end to this once and for all.With sweaty hands, I picked up the call.“So Mila” his crooked voice came blaring the phone’s speakers with unimag
Confronting the past.Mila’s POV“Look who's calling, Mila. It's been a while” Dolph’s voice echoed through the phone’s speakers. His tone was dripping with satisfaction, sending chills down my spine.I swallowed the lump in my throat as I forced myself to respond. “What do you want, Dolph?” I said, with a stronger voice. I needed to hold on to this new-found strength like my life depended on it.“Oh my dear, is this how you talk to an old friend?” he said, his voice low and mocking. “I just wanted to check up on you, since you left me,” he added.Each of his words was poised at making me feel guilty and luring me into his snare. But I wasn't that naive anymore. “Stop playing games, Dolph. Just go straight to the point and tell me what you want”.He gave a brief pause, and I could imagine his sinister grin. “Straight to the point? That's new. All right, Mila, I would make it simple. I want to meet with you, so we can have a little chat. Just to catch up on each other's lives and discu
Haunted by the pastMila’s POVAfter a long bus ride, I got to the Mansion. Dolph’s text was lingering in my mind. As I made my way into the living area, each step I took felt heavier than the last. My mind was clouded with questions and my heart racing with worry and fear.The content of the text relied on my mind like a siren blaring and warning me of impending doom. I wanted to trash Dolph's treats, but something in me knew that Dolph doesn't make empty threats and I remember the video he was referring to.As soon as I opened the main door, Lila came rushing at me with a hug, her face was lighted up with happiness and joy. She was happy to see me and I didn't want to kill that joy, so I tried to pretend that all was okay. “Mila! How was your day on set? Tell me everything!”I took a moment to observe the house, checking if Jett or Jayden were close by, so I could know what level of composure was needed. I need to hide this for a while until I come to a conclusion on my next move.I
First stepsMila's POV“All right, Mila, on my count,” the director's voice echoed across the set. “We are going from the top. Remember, we are going from the top. And this time, you have to lean into the emotion. I need that raw vulnerability".I nodded, closed my eyes, and took a deep breath. The past few weeks on set have been a long chain of new experiences. I have been learning how to deliver lines, talk in different ways, and portray new characters that weren't mine. Doing all this with the lights and cameras all in my face constantly was exhausting, but I couldn't complain this was what I wanted, and I needed to put in the work.Each day was a new challenge, stretching into the evening, and some shoots were done in the late hour of the night. As a newcomer to the industry, I felt overwhelmed by the strict routines and tedious procedures. The director, crew members, and my fellow cast all had their routines planned out, while I still struggled with mine.“Alright everyone, quiet
Under the spotlight Mila's POV “You've got this!” I yelled at myself, trying to gather my composure. The stage lights were blinding, and that included the eyes of the audience and the judges. My heart was pounding rapidly inside my chest as the weight of the situation grew on me. The crowd noise died down further, making the moment more intense. As I opened my mouth, I found myself focused on my performance. Every ounce of my energy and emotion poured into the lines I had rehearsed making them raw and come out with so much aura. I thought about everything that had happened to bring me here. I thought about my siblings, Jayden, and every bad thing that had happened in the past, how I had dreamt of something bigger like this. This was the one opportunity I needed, and I shouldn't mess it up. The encouraging words of my siblings and Jayden. “You've got this” echoed loudly in my head, giving me more energy and confidence. I was doing this for them. I noticed the judges watching calmly
A New BeginningMila’s POVA few days passed, and my new life was starting to take shape. I say double time for Jayden, he was nice and kind, allowing me to do my job with little to no pressure. I had to work two jobs as it was stated in the contract: his assistant and finance. I never thought I would be in such a situation ever in my life.One evening, while I was in the home office trying to tidy up a little paperwork before the day ended, I noticed a presence standing by the door, but I was too occupied to look at it. Suddenly, I heard Jayden’s voice.“Mila” began with a steady and low tone. “I have made some arrangements for you to audition for an upcoming movie, the audition will take place in a few weeks”I froze in the palace, giving his words a few seconds to sink in. Immediately, my brain finished analyzing his words, and I came to understand what he meant; my heart nearly jumped out of my chest. “What? And audition? Like for a real movie?” I asked in disbelief and excitement