Sky's P.O.V.Damn! What did I do?Instead of explaining my feelings, I started asserting my right over her. It's as if possessiveness took over me when I saw Liam leaving her apartment. I just can't bear to see her with any other man now. It boils my blood.What will she think of me?However, she was soaking wet for me when I slipped my hand inside her undies. It means I'm affecting her. She doesn't understand it now because all this is completely unexpected for her.I'll give her time to process everything, but I won't let her get close to Liam. I can't afford to lose Zoe at any cost. She has to understand that we're more than best friends now.As I drive home, I replay everything in my mind—my possessiveness, my hand inside her short and rubbing her, and her reactions. Fuck! The way she was grinding against my hand. It was so satisfying. I can't forget it. Zoe was wet for me! She needs me, but she doesn't know. But I'll make her understand.When I get home, I pour myself a drink, t
Zoe's P.O.V.Sky's eyes soften as he sees my reaction. "Zoe, I know it's a lot. Seriously, I didn't mean to invade your privacy, but I walked in on you by accident. I came to your apartment to surprise you, and what I saw that night changed my feelings for you, Zoe. From that moment, every cell in my body has desired you and only you. I even tried to get you out of my mind, but I couldn't. I stopped doing one-night stands because you're the only one on my mind."Sky saw me using the vibrator? This is too much."When I saw you with Liam, I couldn't control my jealousy. It made me realise that it's beyond just desire; it's something else, something I've never felt for any other woman. I wanted to kill Liam, and I would have done anything to be with you. Do you have any idea how difficult it has been for me to control my feelings and hide them from you for this past month? It's been torturous, and I can't keep pretending anymore."He continues to confess his feelings, but I keep staring
Sky's P.O.V.Shit!Zoe is so angry after finding out that I threatened Liam. I know I was wrong, but how do I explain that my mind explodes every time I see her with him? I had to do something to keep them apart.But now I've hurt her and possibly lost her trust.I slump down on the couch, running my hands through my hair. I can't believe I've let my jealousy drive me to this point, and now Zoe is more distant than ever. The disappointment in her eyes was so profound that it shattered my heart.How do I fix this? How do I make her understand how much she means to me without pushing her further away?Fuck!The situation between us is growing more complicated with each passing day, and now I wish I had never caught her using the vibrator that night.***The Next DayI come to Zoe's apartment. I have to see her, to talk to her, to apologise. The distance between us is killing me. I'm her best friend, and in this situation, I want to be with her. I hope she's alright.As I reach her door,
Zoe's P.O.V.The next day, I am lost in my thoughts, still trying to process everything. I can't get what Sky did out of my mind, and I miss him terribly.As I step out of my apartment building, my mind is miles away, and I don't even notice the sign that the lift is under construction. Absentmindedly, I step into the elevator and press the button for the ground floor.Suddenly, the elevator jolts and comes to a stop. The lights flicker, and I feel my heart leap into my throat. Panic sets in as I realise the elevator is stuck."Help! Someone, please help!" I shout, banging on the doors. But no one seems to hear me. My breath becomes heavy, and I feel the walls closing in on me.I fumble for my phone and quickly dial Selena's number. To my dismay, her phone goes straight to voicemail. "No, no, no," I mutter, trying to keep my composure.I stare at my phone, wondering whether to call Sky. For the first time, I'm thinking of reaching out to him for help because the pain of betrayal is st
Zoe's P.O.V. It's been a week since I got stuck in the elevator and called Sky's friend instead of him. I still clearly remember the hurt in his eyes that day, but it's his fault we're in this situation now. I haven't been talking to Sky, and he's been giving me space. During class, I catch him looking at me with longing in his eyes. I know I'm hurting him, but I need time to figure out what I truly want. How can I forget he lied to me? "He did this because he didn't want to lose you, Zoe. You mean a lot to him," a voice inside me whispers. But then another part of me counters, "He threatened Liam and kept it a secret. How can you trust him again?" Deep down, I feel guilty for avoiding him. He was always there for me whenever I needed someone, and I know he didn't deserve this. He hid the truth because he was afraid our friendship would be ruined, and now I'm making his fear a reality. But what am I supposed to do? I can't forget how he acted so innocent when I told him someone h
Zoe's P.O.V.As I enter the college pool party with Selena, I see Liam approaching me. I don't know why, but I feel like running away. Maybe it's because of Sky's warning."Take as much time as you need, Trouble. But don't forget that if you let Liam get close to you again, I'll forget that I'm controlling my desires."His words have been engraved in my mind. One thing I've become certain about now: I can never get my old Sky back. We can never be the same as before, and it hurts.However, I know it isn't his fault. He tried to control his desires, but they were too strong to be contained now.Last night, as I was looking through our photos, I realised just how happy we were when we were together. Sky is the person who can bring a smile to my face in the worst situations. He's always there to support me. Whenever I'm in trouble, he reaches out to save me, leaving everything else behind. He has all the qualities a girl desires in her perfect partner.Deep inside, I was always afraid th
Sky's P.O.V.Zoe follows me to an empty classroom like a good girl, without a question. My blood still boils with anger as images of Liam wrapping his arms around her body flash in my mind.I'm done with patience. Zoe needs to understand that she's all mine, and I can't let anyone take her away from me. Today, I'll make sure she knows she belongs to me and no one else.As I close the door, the sound echoes in the quiet room, and I turn toward her. She looks at me with anticipation.Damn! It's such a relief to know that she desires me as much as I desire her.I can't even express in words what was happening to me when she was clenching her thighs, ogling at my body by the pool. I arouse her as much as she arouses me.Now, every time I look at her, I wonder how we stayed just friends all these years. She looks too tempting in her white crop top and skirt. I just can't wait to see and explore the beautiful body beneath it."Why did you bring me here, Sky?" She asks in a soft voice as I c
Zoe's P.O.V."Bend over there now, Zoe." My eyes widen, and my heartbeat accelerates with anticipation at his sudden command.I'm still in shock at what's happening between us. Sky took off my top and touched me like no one else ever has. Overwhelming pleasure! That's the only thing I felt when he squeezed and nibbled my breasts, sending waves of ecstasy through my body.Whatever is happening between us feels like a wild dream because I never thought that one day I would be naked in front of Sky, and he would take me to heaven with his touch.God! Life is truly unpredictable.Right now, I'm standing topless in front of Sky, my best friend, and everything feels so right at this moment. He has some sort of magic that makes me feel comfortable in every situation.I've never been this exposed in front of any man before. Instead of feeling embarrassed, the way he looks at me makes me feel desired—cherished, even. My skin tingles where his hands and lips had been, and I can't deny the growi
Sky's P.O.V.After the Doctor leaves, treating her wounds, I lie down, holding her close. I'm bare-chested, and she's wearing my shirt, which hangs loosely on her fragile frame. As I caress her hair, she traces imaginary circles on my chest.Although my heart aches to see her in this condition, I feel profound relief that we're finally together again. I had been yearning for her presence for almost a month, and now finally she is here, safe in my arms.I couldn't stop the tears from rolling down my cheeks when I saw the burn marks on her feet. She has been through so much in these two weeks.I still can't believe that it was my father who did this to her. But why? To protect me? That's bullshit. I know he's lying to me. If he just wanted to keep her away from me, then he wouldn't have tortured her like this.With every passing second, my rage intensifies. He has to answer every single one of my questions and suffer for what he did to my Trouble."Sky," she whispers, her voice soft and
Sky’s P.O.V.The car screeches to a halt as the driver pulls up to the location. I jump out before the engine even stops, my heart racing with fright. But nothing could have prepared me for the sight before me.My heart almost stops beating as I see her—my Zoe. She’s beaten up, her face bruised and swollen, her clothes tattered. She looks so fragile, so broken, that I feel like someone has ripped my heart out of my chest.Literally, I feel like killing my father after making him pay for every single tear and bruise on her body. It’s still unbelievable that he is the one who made his own son suffer. How could anybody do that to their own child?“Zoe…” I cry out, rushing to her side. She is sitting, leaning against a wall, and as her eyes land on me, they shine a bit.“Sky…” she whispers, her voice weak and trembling.I never thought that when I would meet her again, her condition would be so miserable. I feel as if I can’t breathe after seeing her like this, but I need to be strong for
Sky's P.O.V. I sit in the waiting area, distraught. I don't understand what is happening in my life. First Zoe, now my father. I feel like my mind is about to explode. The minutes feel like hours as I wait for news about my father. My heart is pounding, and I can't stop my hands from trembling. Finally, the doctor emerges from the double doors. I rush over to him. "Doctor, how is he? Is he okay?" The doctor's expression is serious but calm. "Your father had a heart attack. We were able to stabilize him, but he needs rest and must be kept away from stress. You can see him now, but try not to upset him." I enter my father's room and see him lying there, looking pale and fragile. As I approach him, he whispers weakly, "Sky," reaching out for my hand. I take it and squeeze it gently. "Dad, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for any of this to happen." He shakes his head slightly. "It's not your fault, son. But please, listen to me. You need to come back to New York. You can't keep living l
Zoe's P.O.V.I regain consciousness and find myself in a dark basement. My head throbs with pain, and I try to make sense of my surroundings.Where am I? How did I get here?As I wonder, I recall opening the villa's door, shocked to see a few men standing there. Before I could ask anything, one of them hit me with the end of a gun on my forehead, and I blacked out instantly.I struggle to sit up, my hands trembling in fear. The air is damp and musty, and I can hear the distant sound of water dripping. I can't see much, but I can feel the cold, hard floor beneath me. I'm afraid. The darkness around me is terrifying.Why would anyone do this to me? Who are these men? What do they want? I don't even know anybody in Ibiza.I walk over to the door, my heart pounding in my chest. I press my ear against it, trying to hear any sounds from the other side, but all I get is silence.The fear is making my entire body shiver, but I know I have to find a way out and stay strong, even though I don't
Zoe's P.O.V.It's been a week of hell since I left New York and came to Ibiza. I have no clue how Sky is. Is he recovering well after the accident? Is he okay?God! I wish I didn't have to leave him like that.I don't know how I'm going to survive here, all alone, without him. Living without him is worse than anything I could have imagined. Every moment feels like an eternity. I'm haunted by the memory of his face, his voice, his touch. Every fibre of my body, my soul, is yearning for him.However, I have to live without him. I can't put Sky's life at risk because of me. With time, I'll grow accustomed to living like this. I have to accept that living alone is my fate.I wander down the streets of Ibiza, lost in thoughts and memories of Sky. A loud honk jolts me back to reality. I freeze—a car is speeding toward me. But before I can react, someone yanks me back onto the sidewalk.I turn to see a woman about my age, looking at me with concern in her amber eyes. "Hey, where were you los
Sky's P.O.V.A Week LaterI enter our penthouse with a broken heart, my hand still in a plaster. It's been a week, and I still have no clue where my Trouble is or how she's doing. Her phone has been switched off since she left, and when we traced her number, the last location it showed was our penthouse.She didn't just leave me; she left everything behind to save me. Her studies, her apartment, her friends—everything she built for herself. It's like she disappeared into thin air.The doctors still weren't ready to discharge me, but I begged them. I need to find Zoe. I was going crazy lying in the hospital bed, not knowing where she was.God! Please keep her safe. Please.The penthouse feels so empty without her, and every corner reminds me of her.As I look at the sofa, I recall how she was jumping on it with excitement like a kid two weeks ago when I told her we would go on vacation after our exams.FlashbackAs she bounced on the sofa, I cautioned her, "Trouble, careful. You'll fal
Sky's P.O.V."Alex, I'm feeling so helpless, lying injured here. I need to find Zoe. I don't know what state she's in or where she could be. She could get into any kind of trouble. I want to be with her," I express my concern to Alex. It's been twenty hours since Selena told me that Zoe left the penthouse after locking her in. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard this.When Selena told me that Zoe wasn't in the right state of mind and was constantly blaming herself for my condition, I wished I could be there with her to explain that she shouldn't run away like this. She shouldn't leave me because of her fear. She's thinking completely wrong.Fuck! I'm already missing her. My life becomes dull when she's not around me.I run a hand through my hair, aggravated. "Zoe's always been the light in my life. Everything feels so dull and empty without her here.""I know, man. But we'll find her. Don't worry," Alex reassures me, standing beside my bed."I just wish I could get up and search f
Zoe's P.O.V.Selena's voice echoes through the penthouse. "Zoe?"So it's Selena. Sky must have sent her to check on me. I shouldn't have left so hurriedly. Now she won't let me go. But I've made up my mind, and it won't change.Grasping the handle of my suitcase, I take a deep breath, trying to compose myself. As I wipe my tears, Selena comes toward me, her eyes filled with concern."Zoe, what the hell are you doing?" Selena asks, her gaze shifting to the packed bag beside me. "You're not seriously thinking of leaving, are you?"I avert my eyes, can't able to meet her gaze. "Selena, you already know it's for the best. Sky will be better off without me.""No, he won't," she insists, stepping closer. "Zoe, you're thinking wrong. Sky needs you. He loves you more than anything. It's not right. You can't let your fear destroy everything."I can't hold back my tears any longer. "Selena, you don't understand. Everyone I love leaves me. My parents, my brother, my grandmother... they all died.
Zoe's P.O.V.As I enter Sky's penthouse, the place we've made our home over the past month and a half, fresh tears trickle down my cheeks. Every corner of the apartment is filled with memories of us.I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him here, but deep inside, I knew that happiness wasn't written in my cards. God would take Sky away from me, just as I lost my family. I was certain that destiny would play this cruel trick on me.As I step into the living room, I picture Sky chasing me because I stole the last piece of pizza. "Trouble, we had a deal to split this last piece," I recall him saying. I replied, "I don't remember any such deal." His laughter echoes in my mind—a sound I desperately long to hear again.As I walk into the dining area, I see myself sitting on his lap, giggling while he feeds me, teasing me."Sky, stop it! I can feed myself." I laughed, trying to grab the fork from him. "But you're such a messy eater," Sky teased, holding the fork just out of my reach