I came into the mansion and entered his bedroom.I only want to just hug him so tightly. I want to embrace him and cry my heart out.I used to hate him when he vowed revenge on me and treated me like shit when I came into this mansion to live with him, but now the only thing I want is him and only him becauseI fell in love with him.He was sitting on the couch, with a laptop over his lap. He was in a maroon sweatshirt and dark blue sweatpants."Adrian," I murmured, hugging him right away.His body becomes stiff when our skin comes in contact with each other.But, he wrapped his arms around me. After some seconds, I rested my head over his chest while sitting on his lap.I don't know what feelings he has for me, but I know this, definitely thatI feel so safe and secure around him, as if it's the safest place for my broken soul.Whenever he was around me, I felt like my broken, lonely soul was getting healed with new emotions, like I'd found my home."Are you alright? Is something wro
"I'm so sorry, Em, because of me." Skylar said, pouting and looking away. She's about to cry here.I hugged her quickly. It was not her brother's mistake that her brother is a jerk."You don't need to apologize; it's not your fault," I gently rubbed her back."Still, I am really sorry," she pouted again."Now, if you say sorry again, then I will beat the shit out of you," I murmured, and we both erupted into laughter."Em, drink this, it will make you feel better," mom said as she handed me a glass of chilled mango juice.I took it from her and took a sip of it."Skylar, what the hell was that? See what happened with Emberly because of your stupid challenge," Mom scowled at Skylar."I recognise Mom, and I've already apologised to her."Skylar looked at the floor, pouting."It's okay, Mom; it's not her fault," I took hold of Skylar's hand, squeezing it to comfort her."Are you sure that you are okay?" mom asked again and I nodded, smiling at her. She cared for me like she was my real mo
Emberly povI moved as quickly as I could. I have no memories other than the thought that I saw my uncle.He cannot be in New York, not at all. Has he heard that I'm here and that I exist? Will he take me back and abuse me like an animal once more?But what if he instead arrives here? My head was so heavy that I covered my lips with my palm as I trembled.Em, nothing is going to occur.Loosen, Emberly.I sway back and forth while shaking my head.When I felt a touch on my shoulder, my eyes widened and I sprang back.I stumbled as a result of my legs bouncing, but a set of arms around my waist saved me from falling to the ground as well as breaking my nose."What apparently happened to you? Are you okay?" When Adrian saw my red eyes, he growled and his eyes slightly enlarged.He hugged me and said, "Em." He also cupped my face.I encircled him with my arms and buried my face against his hard chest.He kissed my forehead and massaged my back.I sobbed more and buried my face in his ches
Adrian PovI hang up the phone and go down the stairs, saying, "I'm going there."My Mom's voice causes me to pause at my house, "Adrian."When I glanced around, my sister Skylar and my father were with her.Mom soon approaches and quickly wraps her arms around me; I felt moisture on my shoulder.Why is mom crying, though? I pulled away from her and brushed away her tears as I looked at Skylar and noticed that Dad was also looking very dejected. His eyes were swollen, too.Mom shook her head and put her hand over her forehead, saying, "Skylar told me everything about what happened with Em, that poor girl went through worse." Dad rushed over and gave her a big embrace while gently massaging her back.I nodded in approval as Dad remarked, "Son, I can't even fathom that something this dreadful could happen to a good-hearted girl like Emberly."Even though I'm still in disbelief, I realise that she's really able to control this much suffering, dad. Skylar asks me, "So, what are you going
Adrian's PovAs I approach my mansion, my eyes are drawn to Emberly, my wife, who is seated in the garden there with my sister Skylar.While Emberly was making the mud and a small rose plant was kept next to them along with other plants, Skylar said something to her.They are both gardening here, then.Emberly and Skylar turned to face their mother as she approached them with a tray of sandwiches and a glass of milk.She forces Emberly to take a seat in front of the small dining table in the garden, and Skylar joins her.Skylar pouts as she hands them a sandwich, a fruit plate, and a glass of milk while gesturing for them to eat, which causes Emberly to burst into laughing.I don't know why, but I noticed her happiness and my lips even curled.Thank God, she's happier now. She'd been through worse, and I'll make sure her life with me is filled with joy from now on.Finally, just by looking at Emberly, a weight that had been weighing on my heart lifts.Dad's voice came from behind me a
Adrian's POVI questioned her, jerking my head back in a bray of laughter, "Why do you hate flowers?"They are the most overrated and deceitful creatures, she said, twisting her mouth into a scowl.Although everyone likes flowers since they're so gorgeous, I refrained from laughing when I realised that she detested flowers and, more significantly, why."Why?" I questioned.She whistled, "You know," but she quickly looked down after stomping on something under her feet."First, make an impression with colour, then leave a lasting impression with aroma. Eventually, the colour and fragrance fade away, leaving just what is left." While still sneering, she rapidly moves closer to them after noticing the cactus she planted in the far-off, unseen area of my mansion's garden.Taking care to avoid hurting herself, gently touch them.She touched them, and I said, "Be cautious!" Thank God she's not wounded!"Tears fall from her eyes, and even her hands are shaking as she says, "Thorns do not ne
Emberly POV"Your Nan is so incredible, she's so amiable, and you know, when she was chatting with me, I felt like I was talking to a friend of the same age as mine," As we were wandering inside our penthouse, I started rambling.Adrian was grinning, simply staring at me and patiently listening to what I had to say.He said, "I know," and tucked a hair strand behind my ear.************** I took in the stunning scenery of Santorini, where the majesty blue water makes me feel as like I'm walking on clouds.I took a deep breath of the clean air and thought, "This is heaven, for sure."You will love Greece, Adrian said as he grinned and turned to face me.I grabbed him passionately, saying, "I absolutely love Santorini, thank you very much for bringing me here."He embraced me, and I gave him a hug in return.I exclaimed, "Wow, look at that," and hurried to the beach. I grabbed a handful of the chilly water and rubbed it all over my face.When the gentle fresh water reached my feet and
Someone shook me. "Em Em Emberly."I flinched and looked at Adrian. He was looking at me while his glance darted around"I'm not sure." I opened my mouth but nothing came out."It's okay, don't rush, "he smiled and cupped my face.Ahm Ahm, "the sound of someone coughing makes us look at the person."It's a man in his mid-sixties. He was wearing simple cotton shorts with a printed shirt and had an old-looking outdated camera."May I take your photos, please. You both look like or I think you are newlyweds. This is an amazing place for lovers. They say that Aphrodite, our Greek goddess of love, has a special blessing in this place. That's why many couples fall in love here," he told us smiling."Wow, this is a new thing. I've got to know it today," I smiled."Thanks, can I take your pictures?" he asked."Sure, please," Adrian said with the widest ever smile and quickly took hold of my waist, pulling me towards him. I rested my hands over his chest as he pressed me more against him."Yes