Adrian started walking in her direction but halted after hearing a voice from behind." Mr.Adrian Alan Johnson! I feel you are in need of some company. Want me to join you?" The woman said in a lush smooth voice.Without even turning around, Adrian knew who it was! Suddenly his mood went bitter. Frowning, he turned to face the woman standing in front of him, clad in a shimmering silver gown. " What do you want, Kiara?" Adrian asked straight forward, without bushing around." Oho! Looks like Mr.Johnson isn't in a very good mood at his own party hmm?" She took a step in his direction, already invading his personal space. Her smokey eyes with hidden meaning were looking at him straightly.Adrian couldn't help but feel irritated by Kiara, the girl seemed determined to get closer to him despite his disinterest.Kiara, even after knowing everything, constantly found excuses to strike up conversations with him. 'Seems like she has already digested the last insult.' Adrian thought, frust
Jane's heart pounded in her chest as the music abruptly came to a halt, and she felt Adrian's grip release her. Relief washed over her like a tidal wave, freeing her from the suffocating hold he had on her. Her breath caught as Adrian leaned in close, his voice a mere whisper meant solely for her ears."Don't forget about our date my love", he murmured, his words carrying a hint of possessiveness and warning.Jane's eyes widened as she felt her mind racing. She knew she had to keep up appearances, to mask the torment he had put her through. Glancing around the room, her gaze met Isabella's eyes who was looking at them with dreamy eyes. Her auntie and uncle were puzzled but their expressions were telling of their pride in her. Liam looked happy to find his sissy for the first time in the evening. While Ryan looked at her with furrowed brows as if trying to understand the situation.They were all watching her, waiting for an explanation she wasn't yet ready to give.Gathering every
The remnants of their uneasy dinner lingered in the air as Adrian and Jane sat in silence, a fragile truce forged between them. Just as Adrian began to revel in the delusion of a newfound understanding, the discordant melody of a message notification pierced the silence, causing Jane's heart to skip a beat.She reached for her phone, her fingers trembling as she glanced at the screen. The name that appeared, Ryan, sent a jolt of both nervousness and anxiety coursing through her veins. A message glowed on the screen." Are you on the way?" Jane gulped remembering she needed to attend his birthday party. That's what he told her aunt before leaving.Adrian's curiosity piqued when he saw her deeply invested in her phone. "Who is it ?" he asked, his tone laced with a mix of suspicion and desire for control.Jane's throat tightened, her mind racing to find a plausible explanation. She gulped nervously, her voice strained, "It's from home. I need to go immediately."The words left her mo
"Wh…. Where are we going? Where are you taking me?"She shouted for her life. Without saying a word, Adi only increased the speed of the car as an answer. The car halted near a skyscraper and she was forcefully pulled inside the building. Within a moment she found herself in the lift and in no time she entered into an apartment. The atmosphere grew heavy with unspoken tension. Paro stood there, her drenched silhouette a stark contrast against the dimly lit room. She tried to collect herself, to find the strength to act, her mind racing with possibilities.The rain continued to beat against the windows, its incessant rhythm mimicking the turmoil within Adi's heart. Paro's entire being trembling with fear. She stepped back as Adi's rage consumed him.As Adi turned away momentarily, she seized the opportunity, her body moving with an urgency she had never known.But within seconds she was pulled back to his chest with full force. She found herself in this unwanted situation numerous ti
Girl, what are you even doing in the early morning? Did you forget we don't have clas…." Isabella who was speaking in her sleepy voice suddenly stopped hearing her friend's next word. " Ish.. Isabella , can you please come once?" Jane asked in her trembling helpless voice. The sleep was gone from Isabella 's eyes. She sat up straight on the bed. " Hello Jane.. are you okay? What happened? Where are you!" Isabella asked in one breath." I.. I don't know." Jane said, still sobbing." Okay, okay relax. Share your location with me. I am coming. Okay? Stay where you are." Isabella already ran towards the door while speaking to her. It was a bright morning, the sun was spreading its golden rays upon the busy streets of the city as if the rain didn't wash out the whole city a few hours ago. Isabella walked hurriedly along the sidewalk, her mind occupied with her friend's thoughts. As she turned a corner, her eyes met a sight that instantly froze her in her tracks. There stood Ja
Isabella was sitting in the living room when the door opened with a thud. An enraged Adrian stormed into Isabella's house, his anger palpable as he scanned the room in search of Jane. His eyes locked onto Isabella , standing in the middle of the room, looking at him with accusing eyes."Where's Jane? I need to talk to her!" Adrian 's voice sounded colder than ice.Isabella stood her ground, her voice steady but filled with resolve. "I won't let you meet her, Mr.Adrian Alan Johnson. Not after what you did to her. I know everything." Adrian 's face contorted with fury. His fists clenched tightly by his sides. He was about to give that stupid girl a befitting reply but suddenly a realization crossed his eyes. Isabella was looking at him with suspicious eyes. Her doubt was evident as if waiting for him to confirm what she listened to. His cunning mind knew then and there what he needed to do utilizing the opportunity to the fullest. His anger simmered, and a mask of concern repla
Jane's world shattered as Adrian forcefully tore her away from Isabella's home, his fingers digging into her trembling arm. Fear gripped her, paralyzing her every movement. Adrian 's eyes burned with a manic obsession, fueling her inner turmoil.Without saying a word he made her sit inside and locked the door. The engine roared as he drove away with the car.Adrian gripped the steering wheel tightly as his phone buzzed, indicating an incoming call. He glanced at the caller ID and saw it was his personal assistant. With a deep breath, he answered the call, trying to maintain composure amidst the chaos."What is it, Erik?" Adrian 's voice was strained, revealing the underlying tension he was feeling."Sir, I just received a call from our trusted source. Viktor is at it again, he is illegally trying to secure the tender. He is desperate to beat our company at any cost." Erik explained urgently, his voice laced with concern.Adrian 's jaw tightened, and a mixture of frustration and ang
Her tear filled eyes wandered vaguely into the distant horizon, making her nostalgic about the good old days. It was almost evening yet she didn't leave her room except for meeting Mary for once. Suddenly, Jane's body tensed as she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned slowly, a slight sigh of relief escaping her lips."Oh, Leo, it's you!" "How was your trip?" Jane attempted to sound enthusiastic, masking the thoughts that had been swirling in her mind."It was good," Leo replied, flashing his usual charming smile. Jane smiled genuinely in response.Almost two weeks ago, she had heard that Leo had gone on a trip with his friends. At the time, she hadn't given it much thought, but now it all fell into place. Leo had left just a day before her parents arrived with Camilla. He must have known about their visit and purposefully left. If it were any other time, Jane would have playfully teased him about it, but today her heart wasn't in the mood."Hey, are you crying?" Leo's gaze bo
“ I RAPED HER.” The room was so quiet it felt like time itself had stopped. Adrian’s voice broke the silence again, trembling and choking.“ I... I was just six years old,” he began, his eyes staring at some invisible point in the air. “Outside my school one day, I found a pretty little kitten. So small, so innocent… like a tiny snowball. I loved her so much... too much.” He gulped, his hands clenching tightly, “I’d feed her every day. But when I tried to hold it… it would just run away. One week passed... two weeks... but still, it wouldn’t come near me.” His voice grew weaker as he spoke,“ One day… out of anger, I slapped her away refusing to feed. And then I came home and cried to Mom hard… so, so hard. I didn't eat that night. The next morning when I woke up... the kitten was beside my bed.” He looked toward his mother now, his eyes glossy with tears. “I was so happy, Mom… I was so… so happy that you brought it for me. I hugged her, loved her, tried to take care of her”.His v
“ Mr. Adrian Alan Johnson, you are under arrest. You need to come with us, please.” One of the officers said with a bit of hesitation. “ What? Why officer?” Samuel asked, he almost couldn't believe his ears. The officer looked at both of their faces before speaking again. “ Mr. White complained about you in the police station. He said you…,” he stopped for a bit, “ that you misbehaved with her daughter, tried to molest her.” The officer completed his words looking at Adrian to get a reaction. But to everyone’s surprise, Adrian was still looking blankly at him, as if lost in his own world. Seeing that Adrian wasn't telling anything Samuel again decided to speak, “ but…” “ I am sorry sir, we can't do anything about this. Mr. Andrew Johnson also went to the station along with Mr. White.” The officer said and waited for them to speak. The shock was visible on Samuel’s face. He didn't know what to say anymore.In the middle of all these, Adrian suddenly decided to speak, “ Let's go
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