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Selene's POV. I sat on my bed scrolling through my Instagram feed, checking up on what had been going on in the past few weeks because I realized that a lot had been happening that I had not paid attention to. Such as the marriage between Gina Hayes and Richard Knowles. I scanned their feed for the wedding video. Everything was looking so crisp and clean, and I imagine how it would seem if I was truly getting married again to the real love of my life and not something that my parents pushed me into because I practically had no choice. 'did you have no choice?' my conscience spiked. I refuse to answer the obvious question because that was going to lead me down the memory lane which I would rather not indulge myself into. I wanted to be as objective as possible so that I didn't find myself resenting anyone. Since it had happened, I guess I had to live with the consequences. As long as it didn't warrant me to get pregnant for Jakob, I guess I was good with just living in as flatmate
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Jakob's POV. I stopped looking through the files when I realized that I was only deceiving myself pretending that I truly understood what I was looking at. I glanced at my watch; it was already noon, but I had not seen my flatmate since the start of the day. 'when did you start looking forward to seeing her?' Maybe because I knew that she was hurt from yesterday and wanted to do the noble thing by apologizing. No one could tell me that that wasn't the honorable thing to do. She was trying her best to be cavalier with me and I had been an ass.I moved out just to see if I could catch a glance of her reflection just to appease myself from feeling like a failure for not being able to talk to her. I moved as fast as I could but realized that my ankles hurt, there had to be a greater reason for me to knock on her door. I was going to look weird, and she was probably going to laugh at me, which was well deserved, in my opinion, because I had been a fool. When did I ever start caring ab
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Selene's POV. In the dimly lit bar in the VIP section, I reached for my drink, sipping softly as I basked in the soft music playing in the background. "Can you believe what he said to me? I don't think your plan is working I just believe that he is a narcissist who believes that the whole world should revolve around him simply because he says so." I complained bitterly to Julie, who had taken time off work to be able to talk to me. She ignored me and instead reached for her glass of Merlot wine again, licking her lips afterward. "I think both of you are the most stubborn pair I have ever tried to link up together. You are as hellish as a bull. I don't even know why I put up with you." She responded, before relaxing her left arm on the armrest I rolled my eyes at her defensive change in judgment. "You are supposed to be on my side and not on his. Do you have feelings for this guy?" I said, a little bit loud, because a few people turned to stare at me, making my cheeks grow hotter.
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Selene's POV. I sipped my drink slowly, trying to gulp down his audacity. "Audacious much? How do you think that is going to work with just meeting me for once?" I asked, pretending to also be interested. Logan stretched his legs, folding his hands across each other in a relaxing pose. He could pass off as a model in GQ magazine. "I know what I want and go for it. I want you and I to become lovers and I mean it. It's okay for you to ponder on it; it doesn't mean I'm not going to woo you as the lovely lady that you are, but that's my end goal." He called out. Now I didn't know what to believe. Was he trying to tell me that he wanted me and was going as far as possible just to have me? "You do not know me, going this far is not going to help you," I answered. "I wasn't doing this because I wanted your opinion. I know how women love to be chased hard, but that's not the kind of person I am; this is not because I don't think you are worth the chase. If the feeling is mutual why then d
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Selene's pov. At the Mansion. I walked in with a swagger when entered, only to find Jacob sitting alone at the dining table. A few days ago, I would have been moved to talk to him, but right now, I think he was in a state of dilemma and didn't want to accommodate any form of friendship, which I understood. I wasn't also looking for any friendship of any sort and would love to also be on my own. "Are you just going to walk past me that way?" He inquired from me, making me smile. I guess I was getting his attention right away and he couldn't help himself from commenting. I refused to turn; doing that was only going to reduce what I had planned all along. If he wanted to speak to me, then he had to have some respect for that and not just try to beat around the bush. "I didn't know that I was supposed to get permission from you before leaving," I responded. "You've been drinking," he mentioned. I smiled at his pathetic attempt at striking up a conversation with me because this wasn
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Jakob's POV.I tapped my feet on the ground in anger as my smartphone kept on ringing. No one had the right to call besides all my exes. I should do away with this number and switch to my official line since I hadn't done off them in my life anymore. I looked at the ID and realized that it was an unknown number. Okay... Probably a business call? I picked up smoothly, waiting to hear the caller's voice. "Hi, it's me, Meredith, your project mate at NYU. I heard that you were injured and decided to reach out to the number you gave me some time ago. I'm so sorry if this is awakening any issues." She apologized. Her voice had not changed, "Meredith, I'm glad you reached out but I'm not in that frame of mind to accommodate visitors right now. When I'm ready I could always reach out to you." I said politely, not willing to go off on her because she was one of the brilliant people who had not made a mess out of our relationship. Meredith giggled, "I knew you were going to say this that w
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Selene's POV. "Martha, why is Jakob laughing so hard downstairs?" I asked softly, as she placed the tray on the table. "He has a visitor."I raised an eyebrow. "One of those airhead bimbos right?" I asked, knowing fully well that there was something different "Never mind, just drop the tea and leave. If he asks after me, kindly tell him that I'm busy."Martha nodded and turned, staring at me tentatively, "I don't think he is going to ask after you but if he does, I would surely let him know that." It was weird that she had a little smirk on her face which irritated me to the core. "What exactly is your problem Martha?" I demanded from her so that she realized that I could see through her nonsense. She looked away for a minute before returning her gaze to mine. "I'm sorry to announce to you but this lady is very important so he would be busy discussing business. I hear that she is one of the brightest students New York University has ever produced."I didn't like the smirk on her
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Selene's POV. I tapped my feet against the floor hoping that I was able to find a way of not showing my emotions. "Why is she here at this time of the night?" I couldn't resist asking. A small smile played on his face, making me angered. "I don't think anything I'm saying is a joke," I responded. He looked away, before turning towards me. "Didn't you want nothing to do with me a few hours ago? Why the sudden change in attitude?" I paused for a minute because I truly didn't know how to handle the situation. Was I supposed to pretend like I didn't know why I was acting this way or act like everything was fine? I pressed my lips together in anger, yet refused to speak up. "I guess, I should be worried about various women's frequency in the house because you are too weak to control your libido," I responded before walking away. His laughter echoed through the house. I found it difficult to sleep at night, tossing and turning everywhere I could find. This wasn't what I was expecting
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Epilogue(Author’s pov) The afternoon sun streamed through the windows, casting golden lights across the room. Selene sat on the bed, her laptop was open and her fingers flew over the keys as she responded to emails. Her work demanded her attention too much these days, but it was difficult to concentrate when Ethan was running around the house like a whirlwind. The little boy had energy that never seemed to run out. He kicked his small red ball against the walls and let out triumphant cheers when it bounced back, then ran after it with wild excitement. Selene had gotten the ball for him on his 3rd birthday and ever since, the boy had turned it into his companion and his father hadn’t stopped talking about how he was going to be the best football player in the world. His tiny feet thudded against the floor and along with his squeals of excitement, Selene was frustrated. She didn’t know how else to caution him and had already gotten tired. "Ethan, slow down!" Selene called, he
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Selene’s Pov; I kept hearing voices, some were familiar and others, unfamiliar, but what enraged me was that I couldn’t tell whom the voices belonged to. My eyes fluttered open slowly after a while and I blinked rapidly, trying to adjust to the blinding light in the room. The room was unfamiliar and I glanced around, trying to recall how I got here. The ceiling glowed with the harsh fluorescent light. The sharp scent of antiseptic burned my nose, the rhythmic beeping of a monitor filled the silence around me and my body ached, as if I had been torn apart and stitched back together. I tried to move but my legs didn’t respond and panic rose to my chest. I sucked in a sharp breath, my hands moving to my thighs. My fingers trembled as they pressed against my thighs and then my knees, nothing. No sensation, no movement. Nothing at all! A strangled noise escaped my throat as I tried again, harder this time, but my legs remained dead weight beneath me. No, no, no. My heart slammed
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Author’s Pov; Logan glanced around quickly, his breath came in ragged gasps as he sprinted through the prison corridor. His palms were slick with sweat, and his heart raced, but that didn’t stop him. This was his moment. This was the perfect opportunity and this time, he was going to ensure that he was successful. But fate had other plans for him.Just as he reached the gates, someone yanked him back. "Going somewhere?" The warden’s voice was taunting. He had been watching the man and knew that he was up to no good. Turns out he was right. Logan gritted his teeth, trying to pull himself out of the man’s grip, but it was useless. Within seconds, two more guards tackled him to the ground, pressing his face into the cold floor. "Son of…" Logan growled, struggling against their grip. "Shut it," one of the guards barked, twisting Logan’s arms painfully behind his back. "You really thought you could buy your way out this time?" Logan chuckled darkly, despite the pain. "Do you ev
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Selene's POV The doors opened, and the soft melody of the piano filled the small chapel. My heart pounded so hard I thought everyone could hear it. I took a deep breath, but it didn’t help much. My hands felt empty without someone holding them. I had dreamed of this day since I was a little girl, but in those dreams, I never imagined walking down the aisle alone. I had imagined my father to be the one ushering me down the aisle in my glistering and beautiful wedding gown and then into the hands of my husband but I guessed everything happens for a reason. I gripped my bouquet tighter and took my first step. My mother sat in the front row, smiling at me with teary eyes. Jakob’s parents sat beside her, their faces warm and kind. Martha gave me a thumbs-up. Sean nodded, his face serious, but I knew he was happy for me. Julie was grinning, whispering something to her boyfriend, everyone looked at me with love and support, but the empty space beside me was too loud, I was not supposed
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Author's POV Two weeks had gone past since they returned to the country. It had been a hard time, keeping memories of sorrow; joy, however, was to remain valid for this night. Jakob and Selene’s parents sat together for dinner, sharing laughter and memories in a great camaraderie of friendship. Summer warm, one could hear names and clinking of glasses and rejoicings. Jakob surveyed the table. He breathed in once. “I want to say something, there is something very important I would like to say.” The attention of the room shifted to him. Selene appeared sweetly and placed her hand on his. He lifted his glass. “But before I say what I have to say, first of all let us take this toast,” he paused as they all took their glass of wine, " To family.” “To family!” Everyone chimed in and raised their glasses. Jakob looked on smiling. “I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for all of you. You have been my backbone, my strength. You pulled me out of the deep waters. Selene’s father..” J
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Author's POV Mia planted herself on the cold bench within the jail cell and tapped her fingers against the metallic bars, letting out a huffed breath as she pulled out the tiny phone she had hidden in her pocket and moved her fingers quickly to dial Jacob's number. She needed to act fast before the prison guards on duty came to check on her and caught her, being without a phone was the worst thing that could ever happen to her in this cruel place. She cleared her throat and she mentally went on the words she was going to say to Jakob. The phone rang: once, twice, three times, and then he finally picked up, his voice barely above a whisper. "What do you want, Mia? How were you able to call me anyways?" She swallowed hard, pressing the phone closer. "Jakob, listen, I don't have much time so you have to listen to me attentively. I need you to get me out of here." Silence. Then a small chuckle. "You need me to do what?" Mia clenched her teeth. "Bail me out, Jakob! I shouldn't b
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Selene's POV The TV had been on for some time, but my focus had wandered off entirely. My mind had been busy wandering amidst all the things I had to do when my name rang a bell.I blinked."Selene Carter’s art collection is making waves throughout the industry!" said the host, announcing. "People are talking, and the demand to see the owner herself is growing loud."I froze.Jakob must have been scrolling through his phone. "Did they just say your name?"I nodded slowly. "I think so."Jakob raised the volume. The host continued: "Collectors and critics are raving about the unique style, and emotion behind every piece. The name Selene Carter is being whispered about in art circles, and they want to know who she is?"My phone buzzed again, and a notification popped up, someone had mentioned me in a tweet."Where is Selene Carter? We need to see her! #ArtGenius #Masterpiece."Another tweet appeared."This woman’s art speaks to my soul. Who is she? Someone tell me!"I swallowed. This co
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Jakob POV I breathed out the moment the plane touched down. It was a lengthy flight. Selene shifted beside me, stretching her arms. She didn't look at me, nor had she for most of the flight. I cared little, not my problem anymore. "We're here," I said, unbuckling my seatbelt. She sighed. "Yeah, we are here finally. The journey for me is so tiring, I need a cool bath and a soft bed to lay on." "Hmm,” I hummed, nodding in agreement to what she wanted. We got our bags and walked out from the plane. The airport was teeming with people; I barely noticed. My eyes straight went to the front where our parents stood awaiting, they spotted us instantly. My mother waved cheerily, and my father grinned beside her. Selene's mother stood there, too, blood-shot but relieved. I expected just a simple greeting, maybe some hugs but as soon as we stepped closer, laughter broke out. My parents were laughing so hard I had to blink, "What's so funny? Is there something on us or did we do something
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Jakob's POV. At this point I knew that I was in for some huge ride and I needed to prepare myself for the reality of the situation. This was absurd for me to say the least, but even at that I was only hoping that I will be able to do what I should. Sometimes I wonder why I bothered myself so much with her situation when I should have been able to decipher that she didn't think of me in such a manner. It was more like a thing of convenience for her and even though I didn't want to accept it I guess I found myself doing that already. It didn't mean that I loved it, but I had no choice. "She was going to fight tooth and nail just to have her freedom, or what she considered freedom and I needed to be wise about fighting someone like this. It almost never ended well. I picked up my phone and called my friend. He was the only one who could tell me the truth without hiding. "I need your help because I think I am running mad. I need your help because this woman is about to make me into som
