Chapter 14. But I don’t do relationships.
There was something about the way he looked at her,
Regret or passion, or maybe a mix of both.
Every time I saw Alex, I felt a pang of longing. The need to be with him was strong but the need for a normal safe relationship was stronger.
I didn’t want to listen to my heart only then to regret ignoring my brain.
I couldn’t be with him, not after all the decisions I made and the things I did. I couldn’t face him.
So as I sat opposite Evan on our 5th date, I smiled as I saw him struggling to get the fries out of coke. Not surprisingly this happened every time with him. He claimed he liked fries in coke and then he would dip it in too long and it would get all soggy.
“Dammit.” Evan cursed as the fries disappeared somewhere in the huge glass of coke.<
Chapter 15. Yes, I’ll go on a date with you.I had spent most of the week looking for proof that Ray was the hacker but I couldn’t find any. He was good at hacking and covering his tracks. There was no possible way the code could be traced back to him and there was no back door that could show the location from where the hacking occurred.There hadn’t been any more hacking incidents but there hadn’t been any more progress in catching the hacker either.I was the only one who knew of Ray using the ‘4-4’ signature and every time I saw Athena which was almost every day, I would remember her and Ray kissing or Ray and that other girl kissing. I had devoted almost every second even outside the office in search of any proof and I was still standing at nothing.I slammed down the laptop, frustrated and annoyed. I needed coffee.Again.I made myself a cup of stron
Chapter 16. I think you would rule over a lot of hearts.“Where are we going?”“You’ll see.”“A hint?”“For the 5th time Myra, no I will not tell you where we are going. No, I will not give you any hint. And no I will not be throwing you in the ocean or kidnapping you.”I huffed, folding my arms under my chest. I turned to look out of the window trying to figure out where Alex was taking me.I kept raking my brain wondering the possible locations. Restaurants, 5 star hotels, museums, art events? Where do billionaires go on dates?And as we entered a building I looked over at Alex in surprise. “Where are we?”“Do you not have patience?” He groaned out. Entering the passcode for the gate.I shrugged. “No, not really.”He stopped the car in front of a building.“Your other flat?
Chapter 17. I'll buy you the whole damn garden.~~The date had taken a twisted turn and it was all thanks to my mouth that was not connected to my brain.“You will let me what now?” Alex questioned for the second time. He wasn’t moving, he wasn’t blinking, I was afraid he wasn’t even breathing.I tried to smile. “I will let you take me to another date?” I tried meekly.Alex blinked, shaking his head and standing up.“Fuck!” I cursed under my breath, knowing that the romantic moonlight date had turned into a drama filled night.“You know who the hacker is?” Alex looked at me with skepticism and a little distress.“Well.” I started, getting up as well. “Notknow. Just a hunch, you know?”Alex shook his head. “No I do not know. Who else knows this?”I sigh
What is your favorite series? Mine is Friends!!--Chapter 18. We can always spend the night. This time on bed.I have never liked hospitals.Most people don’t.It smelled too clean, of sickness and death. But then there was the air of hope and miracles too.We waited in the ER section, Ajay was the one who had called and was the first to arrive at the hospital. I sat on the chairs rubbing my nails against each other, the patience in me drowning as the nurses moved around with swift steps and stone cols faces.“What happened?” I asked, quickly standing up as Alex came. “Where’s Ajay?”“He’s gone to call Athena’s mother.” Alex informed.I remembered just yesterday Athena was crying about her mother and now this. I gulped as I felt a strong wave of sympathy flow for her. “I doubt she’ll come.&rdqu
Chapter 19. It would have worked, if it wasn’t for the wrong timing.“I didn’t do it!”“Please get into the car.”“But I didn’t do it!!! You have to understand.” Ray was screaming his lungs out, fighting the cops and trying to get out from their hold. “You have the wrong guy!”“Bloody fool.” One cop screamed in anger as Ray kicked his shin. The cop slapped him on the face, it was so hard that Ray’s entire face froze, his eyes opening wide. “Get this bastard in the car.” The cop ordered.This time Ray didn’t fight. Even from this far, I could feel the sting of the slap, poor Ray.“Are you watching it again?”I jumped up in shock, slamming the laptop shut. “No.” I squeaked out.Alex dropped down on the couch seat beside me, opening the laptop and watching the You
Woohoo! New chapter for you!--Chapter 20. Not every clownfish is called Nemo.~~“I still can’t believe Evan liked Athena. I mean how can anyone like her? She’s heartless.” I complained as I stuffed a fork full of Maggi in my mouth.“Maybe she’s just pretending you know.” Zivah said, trying to get the Maggi in her chopsticks.I rolled my eyes at her failed attempts at using the chopsticks. “Will you stop that? Just use a fork.”Zivah pouted, trying one more time before sighing and placing the chopsticks on the table with force. “Stupid long sticks, so useless. The people in Korean drama use it so effortlessly.”“That’s because they have been using it since childhood. For you, it’s been 10 minutes.” I muttered, almost finishing the Maggi on my plate. “Hurry up and eat it Ziv.&rd
Chapter 21. We are meant to be together. “Are you sure about this?”I continued scratching the back of my neck, staring at the page I had to sign before I could enter.“You don’t have to do this.”I have to, you have no idea how much.I thought to myself. Finally, I took a deep breath and sighed. I took the pen and signed my name in the book.“That way.” A disinterested hefty woman tilted her head at the door, not even glancing up as she continued to flip through an adult magazine. Both her legs on the table and her chair leaned back, she clearly didn’t care much about this job.I turned and smiled at Alex. “I am sure. I want to see him.”Ray Parker was going on trial in two days and I wanted to see him before I never had a chance to again. He was a friend at one point and I couldn’t carry this guilt around anymore.
Chapter 22. Pick a movie from Netflix.The scariest part isn't the feeling of loneliness or the darkness surrounding the intense pain or even the depths of ignorance.It's the realization that you have intentionally surrendered yourself to isolation, deprived yourself of emotions, lost the ability to smile and sold your soul to agony.And I had lost the ability to smile. I had lost the ability to feel anything except for that creeping hollow of pain in my abdomen and the strong waves of loneliness in my heart.I just lay there, in the dark, staring at the blank ceiling. No matter how many times I tried, no matter how many times I called, no matter what I messaged, the response had been the same – none.I didn’t have tears in me anymore, I wanted to cry. I did. But I was empty. I had cried too much, the pillow had stains all over it and so did my Panda blanket. So instea
Epilogue.2 years later.“It’s finally happening.”“I know. I am so excited.”“Are you ready?”“I have been ready for this for a long time Alex.” I whispered.He smirked back. “Don’t I know it? I am excited too.”“It’s going to be special.” I sighed.“And magical.” Alex held my hand. “It’s going to be a long night.”I winked at Alex. “I am looking forward to it. Did you get it?”Alex took out a packet from his pocket waving it in front of me. “Right here.”I took a deep breath, taking the packet and examining it. “This should work. It’s dotted.”“Your favorite.”“Great I’ll take this dotted net bag to Athena and put the wedding rings in it.” I
The last chapter!!It has been great seeing you here.And I hope you loved reading this book as much as I love writing it.And I do hope you read my other works and encourage me to write more books ;)I love you all!--Chapter 44. Our love is chaotic and I wouldn’t have it any other way.“You think she’s dead?”“How can you even say that?”“She hasn’t moved in over a day.”“That’s because she fainted not because she’s dead.”“Tell her to wake up.”“That’s now how this works!”“Don’t yell at me.”“Don’t talk stupid then.”“Tell that to your face.”“Both of you, shut up!”
Ready to cry?Grab tissues if you must.--Chapter 43. You say you love him but you couldn’t even protect him.After fifteen minutes of vigorous thinking, we had come up with a plan – scream and bang on the door till someone opens it.So we started screaming and hitting the door with our fists.“Hello!? Open the door.”“We are harmless. Open the door.”I gave Alex a ‘what the fuck’ look. “Harmless?Whoneeds to know that?”Alex shrugged. “You don’t know it could be the police out there.”I pointed at the door, motioning him to listen to the childish squeals and yells. “That isnotthe police.” I strained my ears suddenly freezing in shock. “Is that Zivah?”Alex touched his ear to the door. “And Evan?”
Chapter 42. I should make you wear my red lingerie.I started at the creepy line of warehouses with a shiver running down my spine. There were three and all of them looked worn down.How did Athena even know about this place? Or was it Ray’s idea?Either way, the place was old, deserted, and looked pretty haunted. Perfect for hiding. Perfect for killing.I took small steps towards the first warehouse, my car was parked a few blocks away to avoid attention. My eyes scanned over the place but it was so silent except for the annoying noise of crickets.As I neared the place I paused straining my ears to hear any movement or noise from inside the warehouses but it was still silent. I wondered if they were even in there, maybe it was just a hoax. I quickly looked around for any signs of cameras but I couldn’t see them either.“Wow.” I whispered to myself. “I can’t bel
Chapter 41. I am in love with Ray.I glared at the stupid fish and picked it up. “Die, Lena, die.” I said to it in rage and threw the fish against the wall.It hit the wall and fell on the ground and then Lena spoke, freezing all three of us.“Relax Myra. It’s not from your ex-boyfriend. It’s from your future husband.”Ray Parker’s haughty cackle was the one to haunt me forever.“So are we burning that fish now?”I stared at the talking fish in ultimate horror.“Is-” I took in a shaky breath, clutching on the couch for support, afraid that I might faint from shock and fear. “Is that Ray?”“I am afraid so.” Zivah’s voice shook, coming closer to me. I could feel the waves of fear coming from her too. “Do you think he can see and hear us?” she whispered into my ears.I continued t
The book is soon coming to an end :(--Chapter 40. You look like a trash can that’s been around for 20 years.“I still can’t believe that numbnut broke up with me. With me.” I scoffed, not denying that it surely hurt my ego.“Let it go.” Evan said. “It has been more than two weeks.”I narrowed my eyes at him. “Where is your girlfriend anyways? She has disappeared. No calls, no messages. Are you sure she isn’t cahooting with the enemy?”Evan flinched and I could see the hurt in his eyes but I didn’t care. He leaned towards Zivah. “What is with her?”Zivah rolled her eyes. “She’s gone mad. It’s the breakup fever. She’s throwing truth bombs which will hurt. Ignore her. I know I am.”Evan nodded but gave me a stink eye. In response, I sent him a deadly glare.I looked back a
Chapter 39. It’s Ms. Collins for you.I hadn’t slept in the past two days. I had barely eaten. I had barely survived.“Myra, you need to drink water.” Zivah demanded, pushing the glass of water into my hand.I didn’t protest. I just drank the tasteless liquid and gave the empty glass back to her. “I don’t understand.” I breathed out. “Why-why would he break up overthat?”Zivah patted my back lightly. “Look he was just angry, frustrated, and tired. I am sure he didn’t mean it.”I scoffed at her words. “Didn’t mean it? Did you forget the whole scene?” I smiled in a taunting manner. “Let me remind you.”Flashback.He opened his eyes, his eyes hardening a little. “I- uh -we- we have been hacked again.”My jaw dropped and for a second so did my breathing
NEW CHAPTER!--Chapter 38. You are the pet dog I never had.“No.”“Oh come on!”“I said no.”“Pretty please?”“She said no.”I glared at Evan. “Shut up!”Zivah rolled her eyes. “It’s too fast.”I scoffed. “No, it’s not. It’s been almost a year.”“You can’t count the four months you two didn’t date.”I threw my head back in frustration. “Zivah, I really want to live with him.” I sighed. “I love him.”“And I love you but I am not asking you to live with me. Am I?” Evan shouted.I frowned at him. “Why are you even here?”“Because I was bored.”I gritted my teeth. “I am going to tell Athena that you want to live with me.”Eva
Chapter 37. Maybe you should propose for marriage before I do.“I cannot believe you watched two episodes without me!”“Hey, you said you didn’t like Netflix.”“But you got me addicted to it!”“Well, that’s not my issue.” I meekly replied.Alex glared at me. “Fine, I’ll change the password and not give it to you.”I gasped and pointed my finger in warning. “You wouldn’t dare.”Alex smirked. “Try me!”“I knew it was a mistake introducing you to the Netflix series.”Alex grabbed the remote and folded his hands. “Now I will watch the two episodes while you wait till I complete it.”I groaned, falling back on the couch. “That’s not fair!”“You watching it without me is not fair.” He snapped back, slapping my feet o