Blakely’s POV“That woman is crazy! How dare she accuse you without proof? Does she think her husband is that handsome? I don’t even like his paintings. He doesn’t have taste in arts.” Hershey kept on talking ill about Mr. Thompson. We’re at the club and the girls learned about the malicious accusation against me. Now they're ranting about it. They're angry for me, and I feel happy because of it.“Agreed!” Rachel said, rolling her eyes. “He’s not even famous.”Grace, who's eating chips, spoke. I don't even know where she got those chips when we're in a club. “What happened to your supervisor? Did she really suspend you? Even after the clarification?”I sighed and nodded. “I can't do anything about that anymore.”Hershey groaned. “Your company is unfair. It was your supervisor who sent you there, right? Does she even know that you're meeting that client in a hotel? Or she does know but she just set you up?”I looked at Hershey and shook my head. “That’s impossible. She won't do that th
Nik’s POV“You're leaving already?”My sharp eyes dropped on the woman lying on the bed, naked and hungry for more. She was looking at me with eyes screaming with desire while my gaze was empty.“Do I have a reason to stay?” I asked, staring into her eyes while buttoning my clothes.Her lips parted and she slowly sat on the bed after seeing my empty gaze. I don't like it when someone tries to stop me from doing what I want. She doesn't know it, but with a dark expression on my face, I think she already realized it.I drank the last shot of scotch and brushed my fingers against my hair before I grabbed my phone on the bed and left some cash on the bed before I left the hotel room.I was whistling while entering the house when a hard slap greeted me.My jaw tensed as I saw my mother's raging eyes shooting me daggers.“You are gonna be the reason for the family's downfall!” Her spiteful words didn't even trigger my anger.I looked at her with a blank expression on my face. “What is it ag
Blakely's POVMy stubborn heart ached again because of his words. I could take people calling me names, but why can't I really accept him calling me names and talking so rudely to me? I want him to see me as a person. I want his care. I want his respect. What's so hard with that?The embarrassment I felt earlier was suddenly washed away. It was replaced by disappointment and something unexplainable.I completely forgot that I’m all naked in front of him and he has seen my whole naked body just earlier.I looked away and wanted to walk past him to leave him here when he grabbed my arm and pushed me against the wall. My eyes landed on his hard chest. Tanned skin with muscles on the right places as if it was sculpted by a great sculptor. He has a great body. I give him that. I understand why women are crazy over him, but his attitude and behavior? That's what I couldn't understand.“Where are you going? You're leaving? You're gonna avoid me? What? Are you embarrassed to hear the truth fr
Third Person's POVThe soothing music enveloping the whole place made it impossible for the people to quickly notice the splashing of the pool water. No one but Nik, who was standing by the poolside, saw how Blakely jumped off the ground after a scared cat jumped in front of her, startling her. Nik was startled for a second after Blakely fell into the water, and thinking she would resurface after a few while, he turned his back and started walking away.He doesn't want to be here, but he attended to see what Blakely would be doing tonight, and seeing how she faked her smile just to entertain these people to please his mother irritated him to an extent.He paused. His feet paused on their own and his body turned around like it has its own brain. He stared at the pool water and horror came to him when he found Blakely nowhere near the pool. He was expecting her to be sitting on the poolside, catching her breath and mentally cursing him for not saving her. But no! He didn't see her.The
Blakely's POVEvery painful word mama threw at me stung my heart and the fact that she concluded that I did it on purpose hurts me more. Each passing seconds felt like a torture. All my life all I could care about is to give back the good deeds they did for me. To pay for raising me even in the most ridiculous way. Getting married and compromising myself. It is something, a person whose mind isn’t normal, would do. I agreed to Stan’s crazy antics just so I can compensate myself with the peace of mind I’ve been wanting to have. But then, I guess everything just doesn’t go the easy way. I had the glimpse of the past because of mama’s spiteful words and disgusted eyes.The truth behind Nik's hatred was finally rubbed on my face painfully and I finally understood the root of his anger. My biological mother did something horrible to them. I'm still not sure about what it was, but from the looks of it, and from the rage I saw in Mama's eyes, it was a grave mistake that would remain forever
Nichole’s POVBlakely walked out while I was breathing heavily in so much anger. My balled fists were trembling and my chest felt so heavy. Stan followed her and I looked outside the window, realizing it’s pouring. I couldn’t accept what happened at the party. I was so horrified when I saw what Nik was doing. They created a mess, an issue for the people to talk about. I cannot accept it. I raised them as siblings, they just couldn’t redo the past.“Why are you rude to Blakely, Nichole? You shouldn’t have said that! It was an accident!”I looked at Andrew with so much hatred. I’ve been begging for his love and attention all these years. I endured. I stayed. All because I love him and I don’t want to ruin our family. I even accepted Blakely and treated her like my own daughter when he brought her home. I did not question his decisions even once. I never did something that could ruin our family, and now he’s putting all the blame on me? I am rude to Blakely? That kid will never understan
Stan’s POVI couldn’t help but feel the electrifying rage taking over my system when I saw Blakely and her foster brother. I know that he only meant to save her but the fact that his lips touched my fiance’s lips made me so fcking mad. It annoyed me even more when dad told me to follow them and comfort the family.I followed Blakely outside even when it’s already pouring. When she got in the taxi, I received a call from my dad which I immediately answered. “Hello, dad?”[How is it?]Sighing, I shook my head and faced the mansion of the Velasquez’s. “Not good, dad. The parents just argued. Aunt Nichole hurt Blakely.”[It’s the perfect chance, son. Take advantage of the situation. Comfort them. Help them fix the problem, so they would feel indebted to you. They won’t be able to say no to anything once Andrew got the position he wanted. And that way, we’ll have all the benefits.]“Yes, dad. I will try.”[Do not just try, Stan. Do everything. Think of a solution to save their family from
Nik’s POVI know where to find her, so I’m in my car, watching her from the dark area of the playground. The rain shower just won’t stop and even if a huge part of me wanted to get out of my car and drag her in my car with me, I restrained myself so badly.I could still feel her sweet and soft lips. It was so stupid to appreciate her lips when she drowned and almost died on me but I couldn’t help it. When I saw her unconscious earlier, I felt like my world crumbled and dissolved. Years ago, I was wishing for her to disappear, but when I saw how she might disappear, I got so scared. My heart and body trembled in fear. Losing her that way felt more torturous than to see her getting married to another man.My eyes closed on their own. To kiss her is like dreaming, to lose her feels like dying. I almost lost her tonight. I almost lost her after I insulted her to the bone. Why does it feel so terrible?My hand reached for my phone and clicked one of her friend’s social media wall. I tapped
Blakely’s POV“It’s my birthday tomorrow, and Nik accompanied me here to relax and celebrate my birthday. I don’t wanna host a party because I want a private moment with Nik. He’s so sweet, right?” Serra keeps om blabbering things I have no interest with.I don’t know how I ended up in a cottage with them. I already texted Stan that I’m here because I don’t wanna be stuck with these people alone. Nik is still silent, and I glance at him from time to time, annoyed that he allowed Serra to bring us here.“And about the necklace that you broke, I already talked to someone to replace the diamond—”“What necklace?” That was the first time I heard Nik’s voice today. I turned to him and found him staring at Serra with a creased forehead.He’s always interested when it involves Serra. I can’t help but feel so bitter.Serra looked at him. “Oh!
Blakely’s POV“Where’s mama?” I asked the maid who opened the door for me. I was worried that she’s waiting for me. I don’t want her to know what I did today because for sure, she would blame my job again and would make it a big deal. She already hates my job, and I don’t want her to hate it anymore.“She’s already sleeping, Miss.”I was relieved and was about to go upstairs when someone entered. I was shocked to see Nik. I really thought he wouldn't go home tonight. And I admit I was jealous when I thought he’ll sleep in Serra’s house tonight.He ignored me and just went straight to the staircase. I watched him and then I remembered the wristband again. I ran to follow him but he was already closing the door when I got on the second floor.“Nik, wait!” I called even before he closed the door. He halted and looked at me.I took the wristband from my wrist and
Blakely’s POVThe tension in my heart hasn’t subsided as I felt Nik’s eyes on me. He didn’t say anything, not insisting for me to answer his question. I feel suffocated by his question. I don’t wanna answer it. How can I tell him that I just agreed to marry Stan, so I can finally forget about my feelings for her. I know. No matter how I tried to cover the truth by saying I’m marrying Stan to not disappoint my foster parents, I know in my heart, deep in my heart, that I’m desperate to forget about my ridiculous obsession for Nik to fall in love with me. It’s the reason, and I’m still denying it until now.Alicia got out of her car, and she immediately looked at Nik who’s still sitting on the hood of his car. I pressed my lips together, unable to utter a single word. It’s so awkward, and I feel like Alicia’s thinking about why I’m with Nik when we don’t get along.The night breeze touched my face and made my hair dance in its rhythm. It’s cold, but I could feel Nik’s warmth. It’s comfor
Blakely's POVI couldn't move. His face was so close and yet I couldn't find the will to move away and give space between us. My heart was beating so fast and loud as if it's going to jump out of my ribcage. My mind was a complete mess and I couldn't think of anything but the disturbing distance between us. It's not fear that's consuming me, it's the anticipation of what he'd do next while we're staring intensely into each other's eyes.‘Move away’ A part of me whispered aggressively, but my sanity and inhibitions were already drifting away. It’s like I have completely lost the ability to think straight and right. I’m going insane!The distance between us is making me so nervous and excited for some reason, and my rationality was suddenly nowhere to be found. I want to be this close to him. I want to feel his warmth. I want to touch him. God knows how much I long to be this close to him, but I know that it’s forbidden. It’s like the forbidden rules of Heaven.“I want to…” Nik trailed,
Stan’s POV“Why are you so worked up when talking about Nik Velasquez? Are you threatened with him?” Liam asked and it angered me again. Threatened? Me? What kind of conclusion was that? I will never be threatened with anyone and definitely not with Nik Velasquez. I’m just annoyed because I feel like he’s trying to take Blakely away from me. Blakely is mine. She’s my possession and I will not let anyone take her away from me. If he wants her, then he has to wait until I dump her when I’m finally done with her.“Why would I be threatened?” I threw the question back as I stared at him blankly. I know that he’s a dangerous man, but I am also a dangerous man. Why would he ask me such a question? Is he trying to provoke me?Bradley chuckled. “You’re a devil, Stan. I bet Blakely would be very heartbroken if she found out that you’ve been playing with her all these time. Imagine you talking to her CEO and manipulating him into giving Blakely a hard task only to test if she would ask for your
Nik’s POVI was constantly glancing at Blakely while she’s busy watching the footage. I can see that she’s determined to help me and I couldn’t help but glance at her from time to time. It’s strange. When I saw her earlier wiping her sweat after constantly transferring the flower pots, I felt something inside me. There was something warm and I suddenly thought about her efforts to do this. She was determined to finish the task for her goal and I couldn’t help but admire her braveness and dedication.Mr. Branson has CCTV cameras around his property and I’m certain that the accident was caught in his camera. So I came here to find evidence that Grayson is innocent. And I didn’t know I’d see Blakely here. It annoyed me because it seemed like she was being bullied at work but she’s not doing anything, and just letting them enslave her.Fck! She gets angry when I’m real-talking her but she doesn't get my point. Why did she have to let them boss her around? Does she even have her own decisi
Blakely’s POV“Ha!” I panted and wiped the sweat off of my forehead after I transferred the last flower pot on the side. I massaged my arms and caressed my sweaty neck. I tried to find a hair band to tie my hair but I forgot to bring any. I just frowned and tried to fan myself with my hands.“Blakely!” Nik called me with a strict tone.I immediately ran to him and realized he was now removing the dead plants on the flower pots. He lifted his face at me. He was squatting while I was standing in front of him.“Get a sack. We’ll remove the dead plants now.”I nodded and immediately grabbed a sack. I became comfortable working with him a while ago. He wasn’t scolding me or shouting at me. He would talk calmly and even if I know that he only wants to finish the task on time, I still couldn’t help but admire how he could withstand my presence like a professional even when I know he hates me to death.“I’ll carry it. It’s heavy.” He said after he put all the dead plants in the sack. I didn’t
Blakely’s POVI was welcomed by my colleagues when I returned to work and it’s all thanks to Stan. Although I could feel that their treatment changed, I’m still thankful that I was able to go back to work.“She used her connection to get away from the mess she created.”My eyes squeezed after I heard that while I was sitting on my chair. Yes, they started treating me like that because Stan used his connection to resolve my problem. Yes, it was unfair for them, but I was also treated unjustly when the higher-ups suspended me without a proper investigation of what happened.“Blakley, the supervisor wants to see you.”I looked at the supervisor’s secretary as I nodded. “Okay—”Sighing, I watched her after she turned her back and walked away, ignoring me. I scratched my forehead and pulled myself up. I entered the supervisor’s office. She was sitting on her chair with a formal expression on her face.“Good morning, ma’am…” I greeted causing her to look at me.The heaviness of our argument
Alicia's POV“Shit!” I slammed my fists on the steering wheel because of the traffic jam. I glanced at my wristwatch and groaned when I realized I’m getting late.I need to get to the courthouse in ten minutes or I’d be doomed. I can't disappoint and lose my client because I need the money. I promised to help Blakely and I don't break promises.I hissed, completely losing my control. The only way I could get into the courthouse without getting so late is to leave my car here and run.Annoyed, I maneuvered my car to the roadside. I’ll just call a tow company. I had no other choice.Hugging my bag, I ran in the middle of the long line of cars, horning. I ran for three minutes until I saw what's happening that caused the traffic jam. It was a motorcycle accident, but nothing is really serious.Shaking my head, I continued running. I kept on glancing at my wristwatch until I reached the courthouse eight minutes later. I’ve never been late for work and I don't intend to ruin that habit. I