Chapter 25Author. A thousand volts of current ran down her spine and her eyes broadened in shock. " sssssshhhhhhhsss.... it’s me!!!!!! " The man spoke near her ear. She recognizes this familiar husky voice. Blaze!!!"Don't raise your voice. Else they will kill me." Saying he moved from her ear and came face to face. She was gaping at him but didn't protest. Silence prevailed for few seconds. Whenever Ana went on a date with Blaze, they never initiate any kind of physical contact or intimacy. She was shy to any touch. But right now, when he was standing in front of her in her terrified state, she didn't know what took over and the next she threw herself towards his body and he wrapped another arm around her waist holding her close to his body. Her head rested on his chest and she began sobbing. Her fingers grasped his jacket in a death grip. Her body shook with her sob and she buried her face in his chest. " He.... he killed...he killed.... murdered......I saw...with my eyes
Chapter 26Author. Ana watched Blaze disappearing out of her sight without sparing her another glance while she stood there holding the railing. She inhaled deeply blinking several times to calm her riled up nerves. Fear was a constant emotion living inside her. It wasn't easy what she decides to do but she has no other choice. Had he let her go with her uncle and aunt then she won't plan her escapade with Blaze. With cautious steps she made her move through the corridor. As it was midnight and the maids were in the servant quarter , there was no one to suspect or witness her. As there was no one the entire corridor was empty. Taking that as a cue, she covered the distance steadily. After covering the corridor distance, she stood in front of a big brown door. With her heart in her throat, she pressed the handle and opened the door. She entered inside his study room. It wasn’t locked. Her eyes fell on the large office table.Closing the door softly behind her back, she reaches nea
Chapter 27 "He can have everything in this world except the access to her heart." Author.The car stopped in a petrol station. When her ears pricked with some low murmuring sound, Ana peeled her lashes. She was hardly taking light nape inside the car. She rubbed the corner of her eyes and straighten herself. Blaze was talking with the salesman through the window. It was early dawn and only few shops were open. After half an hour they will leave the city and enter the outskirts area. " We will wait here for some time. If you want you can go and use the restroom. It's in the left side." Blaze showed her the way and exited the car. She nodded her head and decides to use the restroom.The driver also stepped out of the car and busy talking with Blaze in hushed tone. Ana being naive didn't bother much to their whispering and step out of the car. She inhaled a deep breath in the fresh air of early morning. The sun is yet to appear in the sky. She walked and entered the restroom. Once
Chapter 28 AuthorFlashback. “Dad!!” Little Leo ran towards his father and clasped his arms around his waist as he gave him a big welcome back hug. Luciano swings him up in the air and carried the boy inside the house. He gave him a chocolate bar. “What were you doing?” Luciano sweet-talked with his son whom he was meeting after a week. He was out of the state for some business purpose and arrived home few minutes back. “I was playing with Rocky.” Leonardo answered unwrapping the plastic foil of the chocolate bar his father gave him. “Where is your mother?”“I don’t know.” Leo shrugged innocently. Luciano dropped his son on the couch and climbed upstairs to meet his wife. Small Leonardo continued munching his favourite chocolate when he heard a commotion. After sometime he saw uncle Ivansov rolling through the stair case and his father marched towards him.Once Uncle Ivansov landed on the ground, with feeble steps he got up when Luciano punched him. Blood oozes from his cheek. M
Chapter 29 Author.With powerful strides, Leonardo descended the underground staircase that leads to the basement. The guard assigned near the grill door open it.Leo lowered himself and entered the cell. Victor was already present and he was staring at something on the cell phone. When he heard the crack sound of the door open, he schooled his attention.The man in front of him appeared calmer but his bloodshot eyes gave way how enraged he was. His approaching steps menacing. Leonardo stepped inside and darted his eyes around the place. A dim light bulb hanging from the ceiling. His target right under it. In the centre was Blaze tied with ropes against the chair he was sitting. His face held several bruises and cut marks. He was breathing rapidly.When he heard those dominiatung footsteps, he looked up through his swollen eyes. His cracked lips were bleeding profusely, and his cheeks were red and oozing with blood from several cuts. They weren’t deep, but they were enough to cause
Chapter 30 Author. After checking her vitals and the wound in her back and after inspecting the doctor started a new set of medicines for faster recovery. The nurse came thrice in the 24 hours and help her bathe and dressing. She is a woman in her early forty with a pleasant personality. After that she would take care of her wound. During these three days, her uncle and aunt didn't come to meet her. She wonders even they were even aware of her situation. She doesn't have any grudge against them but felt sad as she was hoping to see them in this situation. Resting alone she was slowing feeling depressed. She feels lonely where she has none to talk accept the nurse who barely communicate than necessary. Also, time to time her mind keeps running back to Blaze.What must have happened to him? Etc. As usual she hides her sorrow inside her heart. It was night and after filling her stomach with porridge which was again brought by the same nurse, Ana went to sleep. Due to heavy doze of
Chapter 31 Author.Two weeks later---The limousine car kept moving through the street. Ana rested her head on the glass of the window. Her eyes blankly staring out of the window, nothing in particular.“Forget Blaze!!!” “Give Yourself to me.” “Only one month.”"Be my mistress.” “In return those people you care so dearly will be off the hook.” A lone tear slides down her cheeks and she didn’t try to wipe it. He was making her commit a sin which will not only destroy whatever relation she has with Blaze but also degrade her in her own eyes. In a way he wants her to sell herself in exchange of everyone’s well-being. Its not like ruining her virtue will anyhow help him to regain whatever loss he faced because of the file.About the file, it was still hard for her to believe how valuable it is. But the way he accused her, it was clear that the file was very important for him. He wasn't lying. There was something she was missing regarding the file.The puzzle pieces weren't falling in
Chapter 32Author.Mature content ahead.Her body hesitant. He noticed her discomfort.“Don’t make me wait, Ana.” He spoke with stern gaze leaving no room for denial. She wants to run away from all these humiliations but invisible chain binding her. The chain of her near and dear ones. Her lips quiver and eyes moisten. With one hand stretched holding his shoulder as an anchor, she climbs on his lap. When her fingers met with his tough shoulder, she retrieves back as if it got burnt.With one raised eyebrow he challenged her. Her heart was almost bursting, at the way he glared at her. With trembling fingers, she touched each side of his shoulder, reluctantly. Her knees resting each side against his thighs. She hitched when she felt his arms wrapping around her waist and with a pull, he drew her closer, giving a soft squeeze. Her eyes widened, and she gulped dry. His one hand ducked forward and his thumb sensually traced her lower lip. It felt soft under his rough pad. Her face shifted
Chapter-51Author.Seven months later.Slow, sensual music played in the background. An old man relaxing in his couch while his eyes lustfully gazing over the blonde probably of his daughter age, wearing close to nothing. Her dress was so short that if she bends over, her panty would show up. The cleavage was low enticing and sexy. She poured a glass of wine from the bottle and swivelled at his direction. Her lips curved into a seductive smile, hips extra swaying with the rhythm of the music as she walks near him. The old man parted his legs and the blonde settled down in one of his thighs, her hand bringing the rim of the glass closer near his saggy lips. He took a small sip and then buried his nose in the crook of her neck. The woman giggles throwing her head back while his hands roamed over her thighs. Just then with a kick the door slams wide open startling both of them. Ruining their mood. The blonde swiveled and the old man saw the intruder.Dressed in a perfect business suit w
Chapter 50Author.The professor rounded up each one of the tables. Through his glasses he scrutinizes each answer sheet like he was examining a cockroach under microscope. When Ana heard the sound of the buzzer, she sighed and drop her pen. She arranged her answer sheet while rest of the students left the classroom after submitting their papers.“Don’t forget to check the notice board. “The professor spoke to all the student who passed by. As today was their last semester exam, they were again enrolled with some projects which they have to complete during their two weeks break. “Seriously, they can’t see us happy. Enjoying our life. “Jennifer her classmate chided against all the strict professors.“Pretty jealous of us.” Mira rolled her eyes. Ana chuckled at their reaction. She didn’t comment and clicked a photo of the pasted page on the noticeboard. She wasn't in a mood to note down. Her fingers were hurting for continuously writing three hours and moreover she had drained her ener
Chapter 49Author. The person raised his eyebrows questioning and his steel bluish eyes jumped between her face and back on her hands which were holding a slipper as a weapon ready to … umm… to break his bones if that was even possible.Hmmmm...seems like his sweet angel has grown claws in his absence!!! He mused.“Well, nice welcome.” Leo spoke with uncertainty when Ana snapped at her both hands and back at him. Instantly she dropped the slipper on the ground. Her face had a look as if she will cry, no she cried and the next threw herself against his chest. Leo was flabbergasted at her reaction. He placed back the empty glass and wrapped his arms around her back.“Shhhh… fine…don’t cry angel.” And the girl sobbed loudly and he was clueless.“I thought you left me. You don’t want me.” Leo felt like someone jabbed in his heart with a pointed knife. He cursed mentally seeing her crying her heart out. Her words were filled with innocence, her voice sounding so childlike, almost scared.
Chapter-48 Author. “Can you try once again?” Ana pleaded with her teary eyes.With god’s grace, he was out of the danger. The doctor successfully took out the bullets before its poison spread all over his body. Apart from this she has no news about him. How was he doing? Where was he? Nothing. Scarlet who was sitting on the long couch, painting her toenails with dark black shade. She lifts her head up and frowned.“You know we aren’t supposed to tell anything.” Saying she shrugged her shoulder and continued stroking the paint brush on her thumb.Two weeks had passed, she was accommodated to Sicily and was living with Scarlet in a single-story house. She was even enrolled in one of the top nursing educational institutions. But she hadn’t joined her college, yet. How can she? Her mind kept going back to him. Her mind was in distress. Worried for her husband.When she decides to put her heart and soul in the marriage, fate ripped her apart from her husband. She wasn't sure if she will
Chapter 47 Author.Missing his first target, Mateo pressed the trigger but his bad luck it again hit Leo’s upper back. Mateo cursed. The way Leo was shielding her like a koala bear, he won’t reach Ana. So, he signalled his pilot to round off from there with a plan to come back later.“Hell!!!!!” Leo roared in agonizing pain when the second pullet settled inside his body. Ana opened the door and get inside. Leo with his shallow breathing somehow manage to slip in and fall on her lap. Somehow Ana placed his head properly while Victor began driving the Suv car speedily.BOOOMMM!!!! Just then with an ear-piercing sound the mansion blasted and a massive explosion of fire covered the sky. Victor checked from his rare view mirror and swirled the steering when taking u turn. “We will go to the hospital.” Ana instructed Victor while her horrified eyes were staring at her one hand filled with fresh blood oozing from his arm. Leo smiled when he saw her fear filled face. She was worried for h
Chapter 46 Author. After dropping Ana back in the mansion Leo left immediately when someone rang him up in emergency. He said that there was some important work which needs his presence. She nodded her head and didn’t enquire any further.It’s not like she will complain if he doesn’t spend the first night or consummate their marriage. The big deal was she is married now and have to spend the rest of her life with him. And it’s her duty to try to accept her husband just he isan imperfect person. And with love maybe he will change and be a man much tolerable and she can live and spend her life.Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the saviour of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wife’s ought to be to their husbands in everything. She was mentally preparing herself with all the knowledge she had gathered from regular reading the bible when s
Chapter 45 Author. “3, 2, 1 and now open your eyes” The beautician spoke enthusiastically near her ear. Slowly Ana lifted her lashes up and stared at the mirror. The first thing she noticed was her hair. It was neatly tied in a beautiful bun. She looked further and thankfully she didn’t over do anything. She did a light make up with mascara and painted her lips with lip gloss of light shade in red. She looked beautiful.“You look gorgeous.” Liza came closer and smiled in an assuring manner. Ana inhaled a sharp breath and stood up from the chair she was sitting. Her wedding gown was light beige with thin lace strap that went over her shoulder. After the alteration the dress was tight over her shoulder and flowy around then middle of her stomach and tailing behind. The gown was simple and yet it looked so beautiful and elegant.“Let me get your veil?” The designer pinned the long veil behind her back.“Let’s go.” Liza spoke and Ana nodded her head peeking at her reflection for the las
Chapter 44Author. Ana tossed and turned in her bed. Sleep was off from her eyes. Today he had sent her some bridal gowns with one of the famous designers of the town. The gowns were beautiful and elegant. Liza helped her with the selection. When she put on one of the rose embroidered with gown which she like but it was slightly loose around her waist, so Liza suggested to go for some alteration. Though she was selecting gown for her own wedding yet her mind was in chaos.Will she really going to get married to him? Does she feel anything for him?She doesn’t Know. She is clueless. But one thing was for sure which she can read in his eyes that he won't let her go. Nothing can divert his mind from her. Fighting and denying him will serve no purpose. Its fruitless. His words, his action, his behaviour, everything show how determined he is in his decision to marry her. Events from the party repeated in her mind. He safeguarded her from everyone’s disgraceful words. Yet he was the one
Chapter-43 Author. “Liza, get me the first aid box.” Leonardo dished out order on the way climbing through the stairs. Ana was a step back following his lead. The entire ride back to the mansion her mind kept pondering repeatedly over the declaration he made in that party. The way he defended her for sprouting nonsense, she felt a spark inside her heart but hitting Mia’s cousin so brutally for her sake was something she wasn’t expecting. And the way he broke off the engagement, God knows what he was thinking before pulling that stunt.Leonardo moved in the room tossing his coat on the arm of the couch and settled himself with a glass of wine when the door knocked twice. With Leo’s permission, Liza saunters inside. She peeks a glance at Ana and walked toward him and placed the first aid box on the coffee table.“Leave.” Leo dismissed her and she bowed her head and vacant the room. He gulped down the glass of wine in one go and put it back on the table. With a click he opens the first