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
" Yes, Adrian. I'll be your girlfriend." her voice laced with a hint of both surrender and deceit.Adrian froze in his place. What did he just hear? He always wanted her to understand his love, his passion for her. But acceptance? All of a sudden out of nowhere. Did she really mean it? " What did you just say?" He asked again with a dead serious face. His heart was running at an inhuman speed. "I…." Jane trailed off. " I said repeat." He ordered, leaving no place for an argument. " I said yes. Yes Adrian, I want to be your girlfriend." the words spilled from Jane's lips.His dark eyes were hooded with suspicion. She won't dare to play him. Would she? Adrian looked deeply into her brown orbs, his eyes narrowing with suspicion as he listened to Jane's unexpected response. Her words, though seemingly compliant, ignited a spark of doubt within him. His voice carried a warning as he repeated, "What game are you playing Jane? You'll not dare to double-cross me. Will you?"Jane's ne
2 days later,"Jane". As Jane was about to enter her apartment, her steps halted, suddenly interrupted by Britney." Yes, Britney?" Jane smiled at her slightly, asking to continue. " Did you come back yesterday with Adrian?"Britney's voice was filled with curiosity as she inquired.Jane hesitated for a moment before answering softly, "Yes."A surprised expression crossed Britney's face as she heard the confirmation. " That's great."" Uncle, Aunt Maty left for California with Leo. They didn't know you would be back so soon. Even Mom and Dad went on a vacation. So you can come and stay with us you know! " Britney said in one go. " Thank you so much for the offer. But I'd like to stay in my apartment." Jane tried to sound as polite as possible, appreciating her kindness. " Sure. But…" Britney paused for a moment." I need to talk to you. Can you please come with me?" Britney's words hung in the air, she looked hesitant yet eager. " Of course. Shall we go now?" Jane said, qui
May I come in?" Britney turned around hearing the voice to find Jane standing there, her figure wrapped in a vibrant red dress screaming both confidence and vulnerability. "Girl, Don't be so formal! Please come in!"Britney gently smiled, welcoming Jane. Her eyes filled with a mixture of warmth and concern. She hesitated whether she should start the conversation or not. Especially this evening when they were about to leave for Adrian's birthday party within the next two hours. Besides, she didn't know what Jane and Ryan talked about but she looked really disturbed. The room seemed to pulse with anticipation, as if aware of the weighty conversation that was about to unfold. " Please come. Have a seat."Motioning for Jane to join her on the edge of the bed, Britney's voice held a hint of apprehension as she began, " You look beautiful in this dress." Britney complimented her genuinely. Jane gave her a meek smile in return which didn't reach her eyes. " Adrian gifted you this
Andrew entered the room, trying his best to keep his expression neutral. Jane stilted for a moment while Britney looked sadly at her husband. "Britney, get ready. We need to go to the party." Andrew said in a monotonous tone. Britney nodded in agreement and stood up. Jane was still sitting on the bed, her head hung low. Would he suspect something? Britney was surely gonna tell him. How would he react? All of those questions hindered her mind. She didn't want to meet anyone's gaze." Jane, will you attend the party?" Andrew decided to directly address her." I.. Yes. I'll." Jane replied positively, even though she had no energy left in her body to face Adi.Andrew thought for a moment before speaking," Listen to me. I think you should go home and take a rest. You don't need to go over there." Andrew tried to sound gentle. The girl looked exhausted. Andrew knew it wouldn't be a very good idea to let her face Adrian for now. They would look after the matter later.Listening to him,
" Adrian.. No.. Adrian.." Adrian heard Samuel shouting from back in fear for quite some time. But needless to say, that didn't bother him at all. A twisted grin spread across his face. Adrian looked truly psychotic as he opened the safety lock. " Stop. Adrian STOP! STOP!" Samuel shouted terrorized as he realized Adrian would end up causing a blunder. But he saw little to no change in his expression. He didn't dare to use his strength as Ryan's life was dependent on that trigger. " IF YOU KILL HIM SHE WOULD HATE YOU FOREVER." Samuel blurted out with no other option left. " Jane doesn't love you, Adrian! She loves Ryan." Samuel decided to tell his friend the truth he needed to know. Everything around Adrian suddenly stopped for an infinite time. Everything around him seemed to come crashing down as he processed Samuel 's words. The gun held in his hand fell onto the ground. What did he just say? What type of silly fun was it? Leaving Ryan, Adrian came in front of Samuel ." Yo
Jane was lying on her bed, her restless mind was an absolute mess. Sleep was far away from her teary eyes. Since she came back from Johnson mansion, she couldn't stop her restless mind for a second. Hatred, Regret, Gratitude, were mixing up in her mind making her wish to be vanished. She tried to escape to her imaginary world but her mind didn't allow it. Her thinking came to a halt and her inner voice seemed to stop for the first time since evening as she heard the sound of the door opening. Her every sense rose to its high alert mode. Getting up from the bed she was about to take a step when she figured out a dark silhouette near the door." Wh...who?" Jane gulped in fear. Before even she could repeat her words a tall figure started taking slow steps towards her, like a predator to its prey. The light from the night lamp fell on his sharp features making them clearer gradually."Ad..Addy.. You ?" Jane couldn't believe her eyes. Adrian? Here? How? Wasn't he supposed to be at his pa
“ 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