Author's PovLily smiled softly watching the crowd gathering around her side of exhibition where all her paintings were set. She felt a huge burden lowering from her heart finding a reason to smile again, yes this was it. This was the exact scene she had waited to enjoy for years and now finally she was able to see it, there was no way for her to feel sad or think about the terrible two months she had.The exhibition was held by the infamous painter of the Russia, and a few investors, all of the judges will rate the paintings according to their creativity and critic followed by the audience's choice as well. There were a few pros and cons of this exhibition especially for Lily as if she lost this competition. She will have to use her brother's help to organise a gallery event for her which she most definitely didn't want to.But if she won, in which she didn't have much confident still, if she did she will have the privilege to work in one of the judge's company where she will be assi
Author's Pov"The winner of International Art Competition is, Liliana." The massive rounds of claps erupted from the crowd as Liliana with a bright smile approached the stage, but the moment she stepped on the stage her smiled dimmed a bit when she noticed the man holding the award, she gulped as her steps faltered slightly but regaining her composure she smiled at the other judges and shook their hands before nearing the man who hadn't removed his eyes from her from the time he casted his vote.The vote which wasn't given to her by him. Everyone thought that Cyril will choose her series especially with the way he stared at her painting longer than any other judge but to everyone's surprise, he stepped away and voted for the painting which the first judge did. But thankfully her paintings were appreciated by the audience and the last judge, she had the highest votes in audience choice category and also 3 out of 5 votes from critics which made her the winner.Liliana smiled at the au
Author's Pov"Ms. Liliana, you will have to join the company from tomorrow onwards, also you remember tradition right?" Lily stared at the smiling woman who supposedly was Cyril's company's head of gallery. Fortunately she was a sweet woman, Lily nodded her head and the woman smiled widely before leaving her alone.Tradition, she remembered it. It was years long tradition to bring a gift for the judge in whose company the winner would be selected. And now she has to give that bastard a gift as well, she scrunched her nose in disdain. She wouldn't want to spent even a cent on that lousy man but she knew it was the tradition and she solely couldn't change it, her lack of respect towards this culture might bring bad impression on her professionally.Lily went to the church for a peace of mind, when she was little, her mother and aunt used to bring her and she eventually grown this habit of visiting church whenever she felt down. Taking a seat on the bench she stared at the people praying
Author's PovThe very next second her arm was grabbed by a large hand as he roughly jerked he'd pinning her against the canvas, it shook a bit but didn't fall making her snap her wide eyes to his blazing narrow ones. Her hands instinctively snapped to his chest as she tried to keep a distance between their bodies but Cyril's focus stayed over her troubled face."What do you think you're doing?" Lily mumbled trying to push his body back but he kept her near him glaring at her."What's the meaning of this?" His deep voice snarled against her face earning a small sarcastic smile from her."Why? Didn't like the artistic representation of your actions?" Her sarcasm instead of making him angry brought a small chuckle from his lips as he leaned his face closer to her ignoring her hands which were trying to push back his chest."There were so many memories of ours, and you found only this worth being painted?" Lily suddenly fell silent, she didn't want to tell him how to cope up with the hear
Author's PovHis searing kiss came completely unexpectedly, she didn't even in her wildest dreams thought of him doing anything like this especially when all she did was to insult him from the time they again met. Her struggles went frantic wanting him off her body but his massive strength held her on the spot.His tight grip on her chubby wrists made want to cry in frustration, she had never thought her hands could be this small compared to his. His one hand was enough to restrain her both, tears blurred her vision in both pain and disgust. His kiss wasn't just a simple one, it held the pressure of wanting to possess her, the need to glue them to his in order to make her realise the power in held.His body was thrusted between her legs in a way that even if she tried to kick him she couldn't have any access to his body, but still she didn't give up, her struggles didn't subside even for a second. While his kiss was as needy and harsh as it was initially. He made sure to force his ton
Author's Pov"What do you think you're doing?" Lily screamed when Cyril effortlessly walked towards the one bed plastered on the corner dragging her with him because of their hands being clapped with the handcuff.He sat down gracefully tugging at his coat, she stared at him in pure disbelief becoming speechless for a few seconds, "Are you retarded? I said ask him to let me out and open this!" She once again struggled trying to flap her hand out of the handcuffs but to no avail.Cyril looked up at her with a small frown like he was confused, "But you wanted me to locked up? It's just exactly what you wanted." She closed her eyes taking a deep breath, she didn't want to do something in her anger after all her anger had always been her biggest enemy, she hardly contained herself together in anger."You misbehaved with me, kissed me against my will! You should be the one locked here not me!" Cyril smirked shrugging in response."That you should ask the officer, he locked us both here." S
Author's PovSitting on the single person bed, he stared down at the woman sleeping on him, her head was resting on his lap as her lower body was resting on the small portion, his body was massive which almost covered the whole bed if he hadn't let his half body off it. Cyril couldn't sleep, the moment he felt her soft breathing indicating that she had embraced a peaceful slumber he opened his eyes and left her body only her to stirr a bit letting her head fall on his lap.His let his back rest against the cold wall as the bed had no headboard, he unblinkingly watched her sleeping trying to find the answer to her question, why he couldn't just let her be? He was the one who wronged her, he simply was interested in her and had his way with her through deception, he got everything he wanted from her yet after hearing about her return he wanted nothing but to bring her back to him.And the fact that she didn't know the power he held was beyond the ones her family held might make her hope
Author's PovStanding near the door, Lily bit her thumb nail watching the exchange happening between her victim and the doctor. Shawn was standing beside her keeping his usual stern stance intact. The doctor wrapped his whole head with the bandage ailing the spot she burst open with her angered hit. Cyril's bathrobe which he got changed into after getting hit was had a few stains of blood but the towel he was wearing was another story."The driver is waiting for you, you should leave miss." Lily snapped her guilty eyes towards Shawn before blinking in understanding. She glanced at the closed eyes man hissing in pain, she felt a few emotions in her heart but the most prominent ones were Satisfaction, and guilt.Lily carefully left the room making sure that he wasn't looking at her. She really had done number on him, the doctor prescribed a few tablets for him and after talking to Shawn left the room. Cyril was holding his head internally groaning at the pain, her strength was unbelieva
Author's PovLily looked around cautiously before making her way towards the hallway. It's been two days she was stuck here, Cyril was behaving like an obsessive wolf who couldn't bear to part from his destined mate. He was always around her making sure that she could get anything she wanted, everyday she was served with her favourite food, even the room she was residing in had everything she once told him how she would want to decorate her room after marriage.His excessive attention was now suffocating her especially when he didn't put such efforts when she actually wanted him to and now all she remember was about his betrayal and the image of him hugging another woman declaring his victory in successfully using her to get that woman back. All she felt was disgust, pain and heartache when he was around her now a days. She had no idea how to make him understand that he was too late to redeem his wrongdoings.So eventually she decided to escape, he wouldn't let her go, she didn't want
Author's Pov"LET ME GO!" The girl screamed at the top of her lungs struggling to get the man's arms off her frame but nothing could compete with his muscular body especially when she had lost so much weight in the recent months.He effortlessly and emotionlessly dragged her to his room before throwing her on the bed, she crawled back glaring at him as her back hit the headboard. He rolled his sleeves up staring at her with narrowed glare making sure to look beyond her rebellious eyes which were obviously filled with fear within."Done with your tantrum?" He mumbled raising his eyebrows making her grit her teeth."You're a fucking coward Shawn!" She sneered clutching the bedsheets in her tight fists as she knew angering him would only bring pain to her but she wasn't ready to accept her defeat.He chuckled, "Rich coming from you Mrs. Charlotte Holmes," She groaned in annoyance wanting to claw at his smug face."I am not your wife!" He laughed nodding his head."Sure, but the marriage
Author's PovLily stared at the man above her in pure shock, she had never imagined this cold, emotionless man to actually behave this way, she couldn't say a single word in response. His ways were wrong and he seemed to be well aware but from the looks of it, he obviously had no affect with this realization. He simply didn't care.But why? Kidnapping and keeping someone as captive wasn't a small thing, it was a crime, especially when he knew, he was committing this crime against one of the powerful family of London. He seemed to be well aware of the fact that how influential and strong her background was, then why he was still so nonchalant, carefree and had not even a single ounce of doubt in his eyes for his actions. "My family must be looking for me, do you even understand the fact that you kidnapped a storm? If my father wants, you'll be locked up for your whole life!" She mumbled staring in his infatuated gaze making the man chuckle, he tilted his head slightly leaning his face
Author's PovSteering from her deep restless slumber, Lily groggily opened her aching eyelids and let the bright lights of the room blind her for a few seconds, she stayed laid limply on the bed for God knows how long staring at the ceiling until the memories of the engagement day started flashing before her eyes.The fire, panicked people and her being grabbed by an unknown force and the next second she knew was losing her senses. The next second she abruptly sat up on the bed touching her body to find any aching pain, until her hands touched the smooth fabric of what she was draped in making her whole body froze in an instant as a chill of fear spread through her as she looked down at herself.She was dressed in a black silk nighty, the neck was deep stopping at her bosoms letting her cleavage to slightly be at display, she instantly jumped off the king sized bed gulping down in fear. Her eyes finally started taking everything around her in check, the room was luxuriously big and va
Author's Pov"You're gorgeous ma'am." Lily snapped out of her thoughts before looking up at the makeup artist who had been done with getting her ready, she gave her a small smile which didn't reach her eyes as she again looked in the mirror.Indeed, she looked breath taking, the makeup just felt perfect on her, light pinkish eyebrows with silver shimmer, highlighted nose and rosy chubby cheeks made her look so soft yet elegant. She was wearing a silver gown with complimented her complexion along with her sparkly ocean eyes. She looked beautiful yet the happiness of a bride was no where near her.Her soon to be fiance was an understanding man, he didn't invade her personal space and even told her clearly that if she didn't want this engagement to happen, she just have to say a word and he wouldn't let this happen against her will. That was the sole reason why Lily didn't back away, Darren was a good guy at least to her, and she was skeptical of what if her family once again found someo
Author's PovLily wiped her tears watching the window of the plane with her heart still aching with utmost pain. She had never thought she would have the privilege to see Cyril this way one day, this time he actually remember what she wanted him to. From the very start when he came back wanting to claim her again, she badly wanted to wear a simple apology from him.Her heart was never at ease and whenever she felt it softening towards him, she reminded herself that how that egoistic man didn't even care to accept his wrongdoings and apologise to her. And now when he did, she couldn't feel any movement or acceptance in her heart for him.She sighed closing her aching eyes, she had accepted the fact that he did like her now, he was really drawn to her like she was to him once but the pain he caused her was too much for her to find in her to forgive him. She wished, she really did wish to forget everything and find her happiness again which was connected to him but she couldn't. She just
Author's Pov"I remember it!" Cyril said with his eyes holding hope and a weird light that Lily had never before witnessed in them. He took deep breaths trying to calm himself before he finally pulled something out of his coat's pocket.Her eyes froze for a second as she stared at the thing in his hand. The confession card she wrote to him, she gulped when she noticed the brooch similar to the emerald bracelet he gifted her attached to his coat. The same gift she prepared to give him on the day she wanted to confess to him. Her eyes felt heavy and for a second she felt them welling up in sadness. "You once told me, you will become soft and forgiving whenever you see someone holding your gift with them even after years." Her blue misty eyes snapped to his as she actually was surprised at his words, he remembered her words so clearly made her slightly stun."The day I found them in your hotel room, I was confused, I didn't understand what I was feeling for you at that time, I just want
Author's PovLily huffed in annoyance when her apartment's door was knocked revealing another parcel, it didn't take even a second for her to guess who sent these. Grabbing it she walked inside before finding small stuff toys in them. She remember telling him how she preferred gathering small toys than the big fluffy ones.Her eyes stared at the box filled with the small dolls of her favourite movie characters, Harry Potter. There was a time she used to share with him how she will do anything to collect dolls of the characters of this movie. She noticed the only character she shared how much she loved, she had a weird hate and love relationship with this one character and there were dolls of his.Severus Snape, there was something about his story which always made Lily love him for what he was yet hate him for the choices he made. She always hated him for not moving on and destroying himself for the woman who never for once looked back at him, she loved him for the devotion he had for
Author's PovFlashback Cyril silently watched her laid beside her asleep frame, she looked so serene, peaceful and something like need to stare at her, he didn't mind watching her without even blinking his eyes. He had many nights in her embrace before but never had he ever before wished to just watch her without taking his own rest. He raised his hand to touch her puffy cheeks when suddenly her phone laid beside on the side table started vibrating. He ignored the three calls that came in a row before he heard a tinge of notifications. Cyril knew it wasn't ethical to peak inside her phone, but he wasn't ethical anyways.He grabbed her phone and saw a few messages from the name Alex, initial messages contained the questions about her well being, he was about to close the phone when his eyes fell on the next message which paused him. He narrowed his eyes feeling a flaring anger seeping through him as he opened the message.Darren called me today, he wants to meet you to discuss about