" Leo." Hearing the voice all of them turned back. Adrian saw Mary, Leo's Mom standing there. Her face was gleaming with the excitement of meeting her son probably after months.Adrian shared a civilized relationship with him as he was their neighbor. Both of their mothers were friends for a long time.He recognized him as soon as he saw his face. For a moment he felt at ease realizing he was her uncle's son, but then an unsettling feeling was back as he remembered immediately they weren't blood-related. He was her father's friend's son. The realization only made him more restless even if possible.Her expression made it clear how much she was comfortable with them. The realization that he wasn't a part of her comfort circle made him clench his jaw. Generally, he loved to see her smile. The way her lips curl slightly upwards making her look even more radiant. But now her laughing felt like a thorn prickling his skin.He was standing there for a while but none of them even spared a g
Sunlight peeking through the curtain fell upon Adrian's face, disturbing his peaceful sleep.He stirred a little, blinking a couple of times as he tried to adjust his vision. Stretching both of his hands upwards he turned to his other side just to find an unfamiliar figure beside him, wrapped around the duvet.In a moment realization hit him like a truck. Jolting up he sat back straight. But suddenly felt someone was hammering inside his head. Clutching his hair with fingers he let out a loud groan to tolerate the unbearable pain. God hangover! What did he do last night? He dashed out of his home and went straight to the bar. Then he drank like it was the end of the world. The girl came to him, talked, and he left with her. Then?"Jane, wasn't she here? Was I just hallucinating? Shit! How drunk was I?" I didn't end up doing something he would regret, right? But why did it feel like she actually was here?" He couldn't even remember anything properly.Only the girl beside her can answe
Half lying on the couch Adrian was lost in his world. His face maintained a blank expression as he was staring into space. At a distance, his family was gossiping with each other and the sound of their laughter was filling the living room from time to time. Some of their words hit his ears but not his mind which was an absolute mess. However, he had no interest in their topic either." Do you want to go to the club today?" Hearing his best friend Adrian looked up. Samuel was standing in front of him, looking at him with curious eyes. " No," Adrian replied shortly." Of course." He snorted. He already got to know what happened last night. Adrian told him everything except the fact that he imagined her to be someone else. What could he have possibly said? That he was so angry after seeing her with that filth, he lost control over his mind? That he drank to a point when he started hallucinating her? Did these things happen when you were attracted to someone? Was infatuation meant
" I told you a couple of times that I don't like to be touched. How many more times do I have to repeat myself? " Jane asked him sternly. Careful so that her inner turmoil didn't get expressed.Listening to her words Adrian clenched his jaw and roughly yanked her wrist to come face to face with her. Encircling one of his arms around her waist he pressed her front with his. As soon as her soft petite frame came in contact with his stone hard one, she winced a little. With his other hand, Adrian held her jaw so tightly that her lips puckered out. " tsk! tsk! Such a double standard behavior my feisty cat! Wasn't you throwing yourself into that filth on every little chance you got? Then why are the rules only for me? Hmm?" Adrian whispered like talking to a kid. Jane was taken aback. She couldn't even make sense of anything that he was saying." What the hell are you talking about?!". She uttered those words with difficulty as the pressure on her jaw kept increasing. Adrian snickered
Jane flinched when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Turning back she heaved a sigh in relief seeing Leo standing in front of her. " Hey, are you ok? It's just me." Leo said, unsure of her sudden tensed behavior." Yeah, yeah I am good.". Jane smiled trying to act casually." So shall we dance, miss shorty?" Leo teased her to lighten her mood.Jane was about to agree to his proposal but then she realized the word he had used to address her." Why did you just say ?" She asked, raising one of her eyebrows, daring him to repeat.Leo chuckled and dragged her to the dance floor. Soon she joined her friends along with Leo and started vibing to the music." Oh by the way Leo I forgot to tell you Camilla called today". Jane said, keeping her gaze fixed on his face to see the reaction.For a moment she felt like his eyes twitched with some buried emotions but it was soon gone. " Oh really! What was that brat saying?" He forced a smile on his lips, trying to maintain his cool. But his eyes
" What do you want from me?" Jane asked, still processing what he just said." So eager to know huh? But why so hurry baby? The night is still young". Adrian teased her.Her puzzled expression made Adrian smirk internally. Standing straight he pulled her closer so that her body touched his torso. Jane quickly kept her hand on his chest to make some distance between them. Encircling his arm around her waist tightly Adrian chuckled at her futile attempt. Gripping her nape lightly he brought her face closer to his looking deep into her eyes." Oh, darlin'! I want to do so many things to you but trust me your little angel mind won't be able to take that. So we'll take it slow. Ok?" He whispered without even blinking to make her understand how serious he was but at the same time trying to be considerate.Her eyes looked at him like lava erupting from a volcano. " What else can be expected from a womanizer like you? Fucking pervert?" Jane hissed at him with the same contrasting intensity
Adrian quietly pulled the chair from Jane's desk and took a seat. His eyes roamed through the room out of curiosity. It's just the same since his last visit. Well, that was his first visit too. The memory of his small encounter with her in the kitchen made him genuinely smile. He couldn't believe that he only wanted to bed her for one night. It was surprising, almost terrifying for him to realize how deep his feelings had grown within some months. He still wanted to bed her, but for every night. He didn't think he would ever have enough of her. Probably he always wanted her like this, but his stubborn ego never let him admit his newly found feelings. Now She became as important as the air he breathes in.He wanted to propose to her the very next day of her birthday, but he decided against it. She was already very angry with him. She could have rejected him because of her stubbornness. So he was waiting for her anger to subside.She was not in a position to make a choice anymore. Will
Jane stirred as a loud sound disturbed her sleep. The sunlight already lightened up the room, invading the curtains of the glass windows. She squinted her eyes and placed her hands in the front to protect her eyes from the sharp sunlight. "Oh! It's morning already! But where was the noise coming from?" Turning to the other side to find the source she saw her cell phone, kept on the table. "Oh, Shit! It's my phone."Jane picked up the phone hurriedly."Hello." She received the call." Well good morning to you too princess. Rise and shine." Isabella said dramatically. Jane smiled, listening to her. " Have you checked your inbox? We don't have classes today. So what's your plan today?" Isabella asked, excited." No, I haven't yet. What happened suddenly?" Jane asked, frowning." I don't know. There are some unavoidable reasons. That's what they said. We got only one holiday. Be happy, girl." Isabella complained." Umm yeah you are right. I don't really have any plans. Auntie was a
PAST CONTINUES _____When they arrived home, Jane's father shoved her inside and slammed the door, locking her in her room. She heard her mother's hurried steps coming closer, and then muffled voices through the door as her father explained everything he thought had happened. Soon, her mother's voice pierced through, furious and hurt. Moments later, the door flew open, and her mother's face was red with anger."What did you do, Jane! You've tarnished our family name. All the respect that your father earned through the years, you ruined it all." her mother shouted, her voice sharp and loud. "Do you know what people will say now, huh? A good, religious Christian girl would never do something like this. Never!" She raised her hand and slapped Jane, the sharp sting ringing in her ears, then hit her again, harder.Jane stood there, numb. She barely felt the slaps, barely registered her mother's words. She just stared blankly, her mind empty.The next day was her birthday. All Jane did was
PAST CONTINUES ____Robert's voice thundered through the room, making them all freeze. "No," he growled, his eyes darkening. Everyone froze for a moment. "Not before I get her first." His words brought a nasty cheer from the others, filling the room with their hoots and whistles."Now that's like our big bro, " one of them jeered.Jane's chest tightened as terror washed over her. Desperation surged, and with all her strength, she shoved Robert back. He staggered, stunned for a moment, but then his eyes turned furious. He lunged forward, shoving her so hard that she stumbled, her head colliding with the edge of a table. Pain exploded through her forehead as she fell to the ground, a warm trickle of blood beginning to run down her face.“ No … no.. this… it can't be happening. I have to do something. I have to get out of here.” Jane kept repeating the words continuously in her mind. Dazed, she tried to get up, her mind spinning with fear and pain. Jane barely had time to steady herself
Jay leaned back on his couch, his voice dripped with frustration as he muttered, “Had you guys not given me that stupid challenge, I’d have never gone for someone like her. I mean, seriously! It’s been months, and we haven’t even made it to first base. I keep acting all sweet and cringe, but she keeps acting like a fucking prude!”One of his friends raised an eyebrow, smirking. “So, what’s the plan with her then?”Jay shrugged, rolling his eyes. “Honestly, I was thinking of ending this whole stupid drama. Plus it’s been way too long since I hooked up with Ivy, and I’m already bored. But now…” Jay’s gaze flicked over to Robert, who was sitting silently, a drink in his hand. “Seems like I have to tolerate her for a few more days. Right, Robert?”One of the other guys frowned, looking between Jay and Robert. “Robert? What’s he got to do with this?”Jay smirked, leaning in a little closer, “You don’t know, do you? Well, not sure what Robert saw in her but apparently, that ‘wannabe innoc
A month later, Jane made her way through the school corridor, looking for Jay. When she finally spotted him with his friends, they were all laughing and teasing him about something. “ Jay!” She called out his name, and all of them turned her way, hooting and grinning. Her face warmed, and she looked away, biting back a smile.As her eyes swept the group, she noticed Rick watching her, his gaze steady. Her smile faltered a bit as memories came rushing back. Rick’s older brother, Robert, had proposed to her last year. Jane’s stomach twisted at the thought.She remembered how uncomfortable she’d felt back then. Robert was much older than her, but he had been so persistent, refusing to accept her polite rejections. But she knew what he was really like. Robert was infamous for his gambling, drinking, and Casanova image. When he didn’t take “no” for an answer, she’d had to stand her ground. She even had to get her family involved, and finally, Robert backed off.Now, seeing Rick’s gaze m
You’re looking a bit different. Oh my gosh! Did you straighten your hair? And… is that lip gloss?” Camilla’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she studied Jane, a wide grin spreading across her face.Jane shifted uncomfortably, her fingers brushing over her hair. “I… I just thought I’d try something new,” she murmured, trying to brush it off with a weak smile.Camilla’s grin only grew as she nudged Jane playfully. “Oh, stop. Spill it, Jane! Do you think I am too dumb to not understand? All these are because of a certain someone… named… Jay Black?” Her voice dropped to a teasing whisper, eyebrows waggling.Jane’s face flushed, and she tried to deny it, but her cheeks betrayed her, turning bright red. She fiddled with her glasses, feeling her heart hammer as Camilla giggled.Just then, Jay walked over. “Jane, can you please help me wit….” as his eyes flicked to Jane, he paused mid-step. For a moment, he seemed at a loss for words. “Uh… you look different today, Jane,” Jay said, looking a
“You are suspended for the next one week.” Jane heard the principal’s voice roar from inside his office as she stood outside, her hands fidgeting nervously. She waited, biting her lip, feeling a twist of guilt in her stomach. Jay didn't need to be there, getting the scolding. But he had taken the blame without saying a word.Finally, the door opened, and Jay walked out. He glanced at her and Camilla, who was awkwardly standing by the wall. Camilla looked at him with guilty eyes. “Thanks for… you know, covering for me,” she blurted, looking with guilt and gratitude. “I was just trying to mix those reagents as a joke. I didn’t think—”Jay raised a hand, brushing it off. “It’s fine.”Then his eyes met Jane’s, holding her gaze for just a second. For once, Jane didn’t look away. “Thank you,” she said quietly, feeling the weight of her words.He gave her a small smile, one that was softer than anything she’d ever seen from him. Jane’s heart skipped, and for a moment, everything around the
HER PAST (CONTINUES) Jane was rushing down the hallway, trying to find her locker when she suddenly collided with someone. Her books scattered across the floor.“Hey! Can’t you watch where you’re going?” a sharp voice rang out.Startled, Jane staggered back, and when she looked up, she saw him—tall, broad-shouldered, and standing over her with a frown. His blonde hair was slightly messy. He had sharp features, a strong jawline, and striking blue eyes that looked down at her with irritation.“I—I’m sorry, I didn’t see you.”The boy rolled his eyes, clearly not interested in her apology. “Whatever. Just stay out of my way next time.”Jane felt her anger rising at the rudeness in his tone. She was about to snap but stopped herself. “Look, I didn’t do it on purpose. You don’t have to be so rude.”The boy raised an eyebrow, his eyes cold, “Maybe you should pay more attention.”Jane’s cheeks flushed with frustration. “Maybe you should be less of a jerk.”The boy gave her a once-over, his l
“Don’t even dare. Just let me go,” Jane spat, trying to pull away, but Adrian wasn’t listening.In a split second, he pressed his lips against hers. Jane’s entire body froze, her heart stopping in her chest. She turned her head sharply, trying to escape, but before she could shove him away, a voice echoed through the room.“What’s going on here?” Jane’s father’s voice was stern as he entered the room. Jane saw Camilla behind him, entering the room. Her eyes were wide with disbelief.Jane’s face turned pale. Her father and Camilla standing in front of her, Jane finding herself in this position with a boy…. All of these just gave her a flashback. Memories from five years ago flooded her mind. It is the same situation, almost the same people, and the same misunderstanding. And now She was frozen thinking that she had to live that same nightmare once again. Jane could barely breathe as she watched her father take slow, deliberate steps toward her and Adrian. His eyes were blazing with f
The brutality, the swiftness of it all— made Jane feel sick. Adrian just killed him! He just killed him in the most brutal, animalistic way. Death came in an instant, without hesitation.Aria clung to Jane, her small body trembling, and Jane could barely hold herself together. Right then, she felt more helpless than ever. The fear, the adrenaline, the horror—it was all too much.Adrian finally turned to face her, his calm expression unchanged. He slowly walked in front of her and held her hands. “ Are you okay?” He whispered, like a lullaby. Unable to form any words, her body trembled. Adrian held her face gently and Jane got back her senses as the warm blood touched her face. She visualized a slideshow of everything that happened in the last few months. How she came to this city to fulfill her dream of being a doctor. But now, her hands felt heavy, tainted by the bloodshed she had just witnessed. The lifeless bodies on the floor, the violence she never imagined being a part of—it