Stella’s P.O.V.In the evening, I stand in front of the mirror, getting ready for my mother’s birthday party. Alex enters my room, carrying a box in his hand. After locking the door, as he turns around, his eyes darken with desire when he sees me. I’m dressed in a bodycon dress that ties at the shoulders.The way he looks at me makes me feel so desirable, but deep inside, I still feel insecure about my body.“Come here,” he says, sitting down on the sofa. “I got something for you.”“It’s Mom’s birthday, Alex, not mine.” I smile as I settle down beside him.He opens the box, revealing two elegant watches. Without a word, he takes one and gently clasps it around my wrist. I watch him with curiosity as he secures the second watch on his wrist.Why has he suddenly brought watches for us?I look up at him, confused. “Alex, what’s all this about?”He takes my hands in his, his thumbs softly brushing over my knuckles. His gaze is deep, holding an intensity that makes my heart race. “Stella,
Alex’s P.O.V.Stella: Everyone is praising my outfit. I never felt so confident before in my life. Thank you.I read the text from Stella while sitting at the bar counter with Sky in the hall of my house where the party is being held.I feel a different kind of satisfaction, knowing she’s finally finding the confidence. But the thought of that bastard Jade, who broke her spirit, still fuels anger within me. As long as he and his girlfriend remain captives, they’ll pay for every bit of insecurity they left in her mind.I quickly type out a response.Me: I’m glad to know this.I glance over to where Stella is standing with Zoe and Selena, looking absolutely stunning. She’s laughing, her eyes bright, and I can’t stop myself from getting lost in her. She looks hot, strong, and beautiful.A grin spread across my face as I type out another message.Me: I can’t take my eyes off you, Flower. You look so sexy. After the party, I’m going to make you scream my name the entire night.As I hit the
Stella’s P.O.V.I see in the mirror as Alex unzips his jeans and takes out his dick. I bite my lower lip, staring at him, and he gazes at me before grabbing my waist and pressing his dick against my pussy.“Whose pussy is this?” He asks, digging his nails into my skin and grinding his hard dick against me, driving me crazy.I just can’t wait to have him inside me.“Yours!” I breathe, and he spanks my hips again.“Say it properly, Flower,” he commands in a dark, husky voice, roughly grinding himself against my needy pussy.“My pussy belongs to you, Alex,” I moan, moving myself back against his dick.“Stay still.” His grip on my waist tightens, keeping me from moving.“Please…” I beg, staring at him in the mirror.“You get it when I give it to you, because that little pussy is mine, understood?” He taps his dick against my wetness, making me even crazier. His dark words fuel my desire, making me more and more aroused with each second.I can’t wait any longer.“Yes…” I moan as he continu
Alex’s P.O.V.I return to the party, my eyes searching for my girl. I find her talking to her mother. Her cheeks are red. She looks more beautiful now.So damn Mine!She has awakened a love within me I never knew existed, a love so profound, so all-consuming, that it has forever changed me.“Alex…” Sky calls me out from behind, and as I turn around, he adds, his expression solemn. “We need to talk.”He walks out of the house, and I follow him, wondering what he wants to talk about.As we reach the garden, he asks, “Is it Stella?”“What…” I’m taken aback by his direct question.“Don’t act innocent. You know what I mean.”I know now it’s useless to lie to him. He already knows.“Yeah! It’s Stella.” I nod at him.“You hated her.” He stares at me in disbelief.Hated her? Never. I just pretended to, because from the beginning, deep inside, I knew she had the power to break down the walls I’d built around my heart.“It’s true that I was annoyed by her in the beginning, but never hated. From
Alex’s P.O.V.A few Days LaterSky and I are on the basketball court with the rest of the team. We’re in the middle of a practice.But suddenly, something feels off. People are rushing out of the main building, their faces frantic. I glance at Sky, who’s already looking toward the chaos with a confused expression.“What’s going on?” Sky asks one of the students sprinting past us.“Classroom… one of the classrooms caught fire!” the student stammers.My heart drops. “Which classroom?”“It’s the third floor. Room 306.”The ground feels like it shifts beneath my feet. It’s our classroom. Stella, Zoe, and Selena, they’re supposed to be there.Sky and I exchange a horrified glance before we both sprint toward the building without a second thought, pushing through the crowds gathering by the exits.“Please, God, keep Stella safe. I’m nothing without her. Please!” I continuously pray to God for the person who brightens my life as I walk toward the classroom. I don’t usually pray, but the thou
Stella’s P.O.V.Today, I thought I would die. I was terrified, and all I could think about was Alex praying to see him one last time.Then he came to save me, putting his own life in danger. He stepped into the fire for me without caring about himself for even a second. His actions proved how much he loves me. All my doubts have been cleared. I’m now completely sure that nobody can love me more than Alex.It’s said true everything happens for a reason. I had to go through heartbreak because God had a bigger plan for me—a plan that would lead me to someone who would love me unconditionally, without limits or fear.We’re now in the college medical room. A nurse is applying ointment to his burn. It’s hard to look at without my chest tightening painfully. Tears keep slipping down my cheeks, and every time he notices, he gives me that reassuring smile, telling me over and over that he’s fine.But I know it’s hurting him. I can see it in the way his jaw clenches, the slight flinch he tries
Stella’s P.O.V. After visiting the doctor, we head straight to Sky and Zoe’s apartment. Selena, Zoe, and I go into the bedroom, while Sky and Alex stay in the living room. Zoe and Selena waste no time and pull me onto the bed between them. They exchange a quick look, and then Zoe gives me a curious smile. “So… are you going to tell us what exactly is going on between you and Alex?” My cheeks flush instantly. I knew we came here for this conversation only. Before I can answer her, Selena says, “Zoe, we have already seen in the college what’s going on. They both are so much in love. But the question is, how did this happen? Seriously, Stella, the two of you couldn’t be in the same room without arguing about something.“ I let out a laugh, my mind flashing back to all those arguments and sarcastic exchanges, which now feel like distant memories. Alex changed so suddenly. One day, he wasn’t leaving a chance to annoy me, and the next day, he became so sweet to me. I couldn’t digest it
Alex’s P.O.V.We arrive back home after dinner. My burned arm aches like hell, but I try not to let it show because Stella is already worried enough.As we step inside, I see Dad sitting with Stella’s mother on the couch. They both notice me wincing slightly as I move my arm, and their expressions shift immediately to concern.“Alex, what happened to you?” Dad approaches as he notices the bandage.Before I can answer, Stella steps forward. “There… there was a fire in our classroom, and Alex protected me.”Stella’s mother places her hand on my uninjured shoulder. “Thank you, Alex. I can’t even imagine…” Her voice fades off, gratitude clear in her eyes.Dad nods, giving me a proud smile. “That’s brave of you, son. But you need to rest now. Go on, get some sleep.”I turn to head to my room, and Stella follows me. As we reach outside my room, she leans close and whispers, “I’ll come to your room from the balcony after taking a shower.”“I’ll be waiting for you.” I lean in and kiss her ch
James’s P.O.V.Liar.She is a fucking liar.It has been eight days since she left my life and one week since that kiss.When I first saw her kissing another man right in front of me, I believed it—I believed she had moved on in just one night. I was hurt, broken, angry, and frustrated. But then I realised something. That’s exactly what she wanted. She wanted me to hate her, to walk away from her, to move on.But I won’t.I know she was acting that day because I saw the love in her eyes when she was with me. I have felt it. The same love I have for her.She is running away from me because of her father. She wants me to forget her. But that’s never going to happen. I can’t forget about her. No one can make me forget her because I saw my future with her, and I will do anything to make that future a reality.I won’t give up on us so easily, Selena. I know you want me as much as I want you. From the moment your lips touched mine, you became mine. And we are meant to be together—forever.I
Selena’s P.O.V.Pain.My heart is heavy with unbearable pain. Today, I pushed James away from me forever, and it hurts more than I ever imagined.I kissed someone else when all I wanted was to run to him, to hold him so tightly that nothing and no one could separate us. He is the one who makes me feel special, the one who gives me the attention I have craved my entire life. The way he takes care of me stole my heart completely.When I saw James standing at the entrance of my college, I knew I had to do something to make him stop following me and move on with his life. That's why I kissed that guy in front of him.But the moment our lips met, my heart shattered into pieces. Letting another man feel my lips, when the only man I ever wanted was James, felt like a betrayal.But now… now James will hate me to the core.That’s what I wanted, right?This is what’s best for me.I can’t disappoint my father by going back to James.I grab the glass kept in front of me and gulp down the alcohol
James’s P.O.V.It’s been two days since Selena left my life, and last night she left my house too—she’s vanished from my life completely. For the past two days, she has completely ignored me, as if we never had anything between us. It hurts like someone is stabbing a knife into my heart again and again.I was yearning to hold her, kiss her, touch her—just once in the last two days. But I couldn’t. She’s running away from me, and I can’t force her to stay.For the first time in my entire life, I felt like spending the rest of my life with a woman, and now she’s running away from me.Why, God? Why?I miss her so damn much that my body aches for her touch, for her warmth. My eyes long to see her face, her smile—the smile that melts my heart every time I see it. Without her, I feel like I’m losing myself. I try to numb the pain by locking myself in my room and drinking, but nothing helps.I get up from the stool, grab my keys from the table, and make up my mind—I need to see her, even if
James’s P.O.V. Unbearable pain. I feel unbearable pain in my chest for letting Selena go, even after knowing that she needs me like I need her. Because I don’t want to make things difficult for her, I don’t want to force her to choose me instead of her parents. I never want to push her for anything. Now she's gone from my room, from my life, and I feel completely incomplete without her. I get up from the bed and sit on the mini bar stool in my room before starting to drink directly from the bottle. I feel a type of emptiness that I've never felt before.The bitter liquid burns down my throat, but it’s nothing compared to the ache in my chest. I take another sip, hoping it will numb the hollow feeling inside me, but nothing happens. Her voice, her touch, the way she looked at me with those eyes full of unspoken words—I can still feel it all. And yet, she’s gone. I let her go. Tears stream down my face as I slam the bottle onto the counter before gripping the edge as I struggle t
Selena’s P.O.V.But I can’t tell him that I love him. I’m too scared.What if I tell him, and everything gets ruined? What if my parents hate me?No. No. I can’t bear to see the disappointment in their eyes. This can never happen. No matter what, I’ll never let my parents hate me. If I have to destroy my own happiness, I’ll do it for them—because my only goal is to please them and finally receive their love. I can’t let anyone come between me and that goal, not even James.I take a deep breath and say, controlling my emotions. “ I don’t care what you feel. Let me go, James. I told you from the beginning—we have no future. I never gave you false hope.”My voice sounds foreign to me.His grip loosens.Now is my chance to leave. He won’t stop me after hearing my ruthless lie—that I don’t care about what he feels.But the truth is, I do.I feel his pain as if it were my own. And I know—I’m breaking his heart.I’m breaking mine too.And God… I will never forgive myself for hurting him.Bu
Selena’s P.O.V.The next night, I lie in bed with James in his room, lost in thoughts about us. We’ve grown so close recently that my heart aches at the mere thought of leaving his mansion and returning to my parents’ home. I know it’s going to be the hardest goodbye of my life.But right now, with the few days I have left with him, I want to live them to the fullest.I’m wearing James’s shirt, and his face is buried in my chest, his muscular arm wrapped securely around my waist. I’ve never felt so safe in anyone’s arms before. Why can’t I keep this man forever?I play with his hair as he lies silently on my chest—his “softies,” as he calls them. I feel his warm breath on my skin, seeping through the open buttons of the shirt. It comforts me so much that I could live my entire life like this… and even die like this. But I can’t. And the pain of that truth is unbearable.He lifts his head and notices the sadness in my eyes. “Hey, where are you lost when you’re right here with me?”“Now
Selena’s P.O.V.The weekend trip ends as quickly as it begins. It’s like a dream I never want to wake up from. When I’m with James, time seems to fly.James takes me everywhere. We explore the charming streets of Paris hand in hand. He insists on buying me everything I admire—scarves, perfumes, even a silver bracelet I can’t stop looking at.He’s spoiling me like nobody else before. God! I’m going crazy.We visit museums, but I’m too distracted by the way he watches me instead of the art. We sip wine at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city. He feeds me strawberries dipped in chocolate, calling me his queen.We ride a boat along the Seine, the city lights reflecting in the water, and he holds me as if I belong to him—because I do. Maybe not forever, but in these precious moments, I am entirely his.Every moment with James is magical. We share laughter and make sweet memories whenever we visit. At night, we fuck each other like there’s no tomorrow. Life with James feels like heaven
James’s P.O.V.“I want to take you out for the weekend, Selena.”“What?”“Yeah. Can you give me two days?”“Where do you want to take me?”“That’s a surprise,” I say, looking at her. “I just want to spend time with you—freely.”“But…”Before she can say anything else, I place my finger on her lips. “Please, Selena. I want this. Don’t say no.”I have never begged in front of anyone, and I never thought I would go this crazy for someone. But for Selena, I’m willing to do anything—things I’ve never done before.She nods with a smile on her face. “Okay. My two days are all yours.”A grin spreads across my face at her words. Without a thought, I grab her waist and press my lips against hers once again.***“Oh my God, Paris! I’ve always wanted to visit this city,” Selena exclaims in joy and her eyes sparkle as we land in Paris at night.“You’ve never been here before?” I ask in surprise, watching her excitement. Seeing her this happy makes me feel like I made the perfect choice. I always w
Selena’s P.O.V.I sit beside James in the car as he takes me somewhere for lunch. I asked him where we were going, but he wouldn’t tell me. He just said, “It’s a surprise, Selena.”Now, butterflies dance in my stomach just thinking about where he might be taking me. I steal glances at him every few seconds. He looks so damn hot while driving. The veins in his arms are visible, making my breath heavy. No one would ever guess he’s almost forty. Any woman would have a crush on him, and on top of that, he’s such a gentleman.He surprised me with a bouquet, and how he knelt before me to tie the strap of my heels melted my heart.What is happening between us? Why is he treating me like this? And more importantly—what are we? I need answers.“What are we, James?” I ask, breaking the silence.He shifts his gaze toward me and gives me that look—the one that melts my entire body.Damn this man!“Honesty, I don’t know.” He shrugs. “But I do know that when you’re beside me, I feel complete. You m