Hello guys. The book is about to end most probably by the mid of September. I will announce my next book soon. xoxo Lisa Salman-author
“Hello!” Aniya jumped in fright when she heard a whisper too close to her ear. “Gosh! Derek! Grow up!” she placed her hand on her chest to normalize her speeding heartbeat, “What are you doing here?” “Sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you,” he gave her a sheepish smile, “I am good but what about you?” “Me?” she touched her fingers to her face, “What happened to me?” “You look pale, Aniya.” He took the seat opposite to her and then gestured towards the nearby chair, “Where is River?” “I – I don't know,” Aniya tried to show him that she was busy with her work. The image of nak*ed River lying beside a nake*d Marwick kept popping up in her mind. “Strange thing is even Gerald was not here for this important meeting. For some reason, Marwick is acting like an angry Ape. He had been so unreasonable throughout the meeting. He was giving everyone these unrealistic targets that are next to impossible to achieve.” “Is he angry?” she asked him, and he nodded at her, “Yes, why? It seems you did
(One month later)Aniya had been staring at the LED screen where a detective series was being played, but her mind was somewhere else. She had been observing Marwick for one month.The little friendliness he used to show her, had completely gone. He had been a different person. He rarely spoke, he never smiled, and he had become a severe workaholic.There was no sign of River Brower. Chad was arrested a month ago. The moment he was out of the hospital, he was taken to the jail. His property was put up by his wife’s lawyer.He still didn’t know who had hit him on the head and Marwick made it a point to keep Aniya safe. He didn’t want to drag her name in court trials.Even if there would be a need Aniya didn’t have to worry about it. Because it was all done in self-defense.She tried to hold her yawn and twisted her neck only to find Derek sleeping beside her on the couch. The poor man decided to watch the detective series because Aniya loved it.She couldn’t hold the smile and started
Aniya went inside Marwick’s office to get the important documents from his desk. He had instructed her to get them before leaving so she could email all the employees for the next meeting.She picked up the large manila envelope and was about to turn away when she saw his tilted seat. She didn’t know what got into her. She stepped ahead and started stroking the expensive black leather.Just to feel the heat of his body, she slowly landed her ass on the seat.Smiling to herself, she started rotating it like a kid. However, she had to stop the activity when there was a small knock on the door,“What are you doing here?” Derek’s head appeared in the doorway. He blinked and stepped inside, closing the door behind him.“Where is Marwick?” Aniya shrugged in answer,“I don’t know. He seemed to be in a hurry. Just asked me to collect the documents from the office and left. According to him, it was an unexpected meeting.” She again started revolving the chair, “Want to join the fun?” She offer
Aniya and Derek froze in their place. “Y-Yes?” Aniya asked the person knocking impatiently on the door. “Aniya? Is it you? Sorry. I thought it was Marwick.” Aniya took a sigh of relief when she heard Ashley outside the bathroom door. “She is my friend,” she whispered to Derek and then called out, “I will be out Ashley. After a few more minutes.” “Ok, buddy take your time,” Derek rolled his eyes when he heard Ashley Deluca, “What if she keeps waiting for us?” he murmured near her ear. Aniya giggled because she found his whisper like a tickle. “Aniya! You alright? Are you talking to someone?” Aniya’s lips formed a line, “Umm. Yes, Ashley. Actually, I was talking to someone on my phone.” That was the best thing she could come up with. “Ok, Aniya.” Take your time. I am waiting for you here.” Aniya leaned her forehead against his shoulder and started laughing. “Stop laughing! Urgh!” Derek groaned, clearly not liking the situation, “Now she is waiting outside. Should I use that wind
“Hey, Derek. You were inside the office too? I must have missed you when you went in there,” Ashley asked Derek trying to mask the mischief in her voice. But Aniya could detect it. Before Aniya could give any sign or hint to Derek, the poor man waved his hand carelessly, “Oh. I went inside when you were in the production department.” Aniya wanted to facepalm. Now nothing could be done about it. She was in the mess. “How do you know if I was in the production department?” Ashley narrowed her eyes and took the seat that used to belong to River Brower. “When I passed the reception desk, Aniya informed me that you were there,” Derek told her confidently. Ashley had placed her tongue on the side of her inner cheek, “Oh. That makes sense.” Derek waved at Aniya before leaving the reception desk. Both the girls kept looking at him until he exited. When Aniya turned around, she found Ashley standing behind her, placing a hand on her hip. “What?” Aniya asked her and in answer, all Ashley
Aniya had been busily cooking for the last two hours. She wanted it to be perfect. The dinner, a romantic movie, and then getting fu*cked by Derek. Woah. What a combo! Tonight, it was more difficult to cook due to this familiar burning in her core. “Come on, Aniya. Focus! Focus on dinner,” she scolded herself and got back to work. She wanted to get done with it before his arrival. However, she had to look at the clock when the doorbell rang. “Hello,” Derek as always had brought flowers for her. Raising his face, he sniffed the air, “What are you cooking?” “Your favorites,” she took his jacket and went back to the kitchen. He strolled over to the huge crystal vase and placed the bouquet in it. While she was busy stirring the pot, he filled a jug with water and left the kitchen to pour it into the vase. She had just covered the dish when he was again behind her and turned her into his arms, “We could have ordered something. Why are you making yourself tired?” he placed his finger
(Five years ago: Flashback)Arabella Den's pov:“Ms. Arabella. Mr. Hart wants you in his study.” I was just back from school when our head butler conveyed my stepfather’s message.Nodding my head, I dropped my bag on the floor and straightened my dress. Ever since Mom had passed away, my stepdad had been acting weird. Three years back, I lost my doting father in a car accident. We were not really rich but used to live a decent lifestyle.Mom was heartbroken and I thought I would lose her too when out of nowhere Mr. Hart came into the picture and proposed to her.I could see that she was happy. So, I encouraged her to go for it. Mr. Hart lived in a ‘Richie rich’ neighborhood. After her second marriage when Mom started living with him, I was naturally asked to move in, along with her.Here I had an army of servants who could do anything for me except to clean my po*op. Sorry for the gross example. But that was how I used to take it.Mr. Hart was not too friendly with me but was civil. F
Arabella Den pov:(Flash back continues)“If you keep crying, we won’t be able to do much,” I tried to scold a crying River who was hiccupping now. She was sprawled on the bed on her tummy. “I can’t believe it, Dad would try to do such a thing,” she wiped her nose with her bed, “How c…could he do this to me when he knows I love Keanu.” We both sat up in bed when we heard a knock.“It’s Keanu,” she quickly got up from the bed, “oh Keanu,” she hugged him tightly as soon as he came inside.“Hey!” Keanu was so shocked to see her tear-stricken face, “Look at you. What is going on? Red Riding Hood?” he looked at me questioningly when River didn’t respond to him and kept crying in his arms.“Sh…she… she told me… m…my father…. He is fixing my marriage with some stranger. I don’t want to get married. I love nobody but you,” Keanu lifted her up by her ass and her legs were at once around him.He made her sit on the bed. I brought water for her that she gulped in a single breath.“Easy, love.”