6:35 amThe bright numbers on the clock nearly made me pull my hair out. Talk about being a non-violent person! I couldn't believe I had spent an entire night thinking about his past! My mind was telling me not to judge her so quickly since I only knew one side of the story. It took two to tango, so maybe it wasn't entirely her fault? This was something that I couldn't agree on. I stared at the ceiling till I could see the rays of sunshine through the blinds.Great! Its morning already!I quietly climbed out of the bed deciding to have a long bath to soothe my tense muscles. After slipping into a sundress, it was a warm day. I decided to call Analia using one of the apps I had on my phone. Good thing this mansion has free Wi-Fi!"Hey." She picked up on the first bell."Hey, how are you?" I asked her."Not bad at all, still clinging on your brother, " she chuckled and I laughed No matter how hurt she was, she never let it show it on mood, she always managed to eht I've rit, I wish I
"Have a nice day." She says chirpily and winked at me before turning back.With the bags in my hand, I went back to my room and hesitantly opened one of the bags. My eyes went round when I saw the logo on the box.Shit, he was serious.Oh my god.This time, I opened the box quickly and gasped loudly. He might not know what to say to a girl, but he did have an amazing taste in clothes.Its freaking Oscar de la Renta!And the dress was ah-ma-zing!Feeling too excited, I stripped down and quickly dressed myself. Aghh, it looked perfect. Now I just needed to shut the zip, which was on the side. It zipped effortlessly till it made a sound.Wait, something isn't right.I tried to zip the dress once more but I struggled. I held my breath and tried again but it just wouldn't bulge.Mother-fudger...!I tried again and again till my fingers were pink with the force I was using. It was a wonder the zip wasn't in pieces. Then realisation hit me like a homerun.Oh god.The dress won't fit.This is
"My choice!" I half scoffed. "I wanted to wear it." I defended myself. Deep down, I knew I was acting childish but something inside me was a little peeved."Then why aren't you?" He asked me once more and I was quiet.I wanted to tell him but I couldn't and I knew I was making an issue out of nothing. As childish as I sounded, I wanted to know how he felt about me. I didn't want to be another one of the girls he wined and dined."I felt like wearing this." I shrugged my shoulders and clasped my hands tightly. Curse me for starting this conversation."But you couldn't wear the one I sent you?" He glanced at me sideways. "Again Brielle, its fine. You don't have to feel guilty about it. I thought you'd like that dress." He was trying his best to not sound detached."I am sorry. I'll send it back tomorrow." I told him and he looked baffled for a second. It wasn't like I was ever going to wear that again so it was better to send it back rather than wasting money. His lip curved in a myster
Please stop!"I'll see you around. If you want to see me, I am available till next week. It's been nice meeting you." She didn't wait for him to answer. He was clenching the fork a bit too tightly."Hey, just ignore her, 'kay?" I placed my hand on top of his and squeezed it lightly, letting him know I was there for him.He bowed his head and a small smile bloomed over his face. When he looked up, it nearly took a breath out of me. My throat tightened with an unknown emotion. I could see his mouth moving but could not hear a word. I was well aware of his deliciously spicy scent that surrounded me, even though he was sitting across the small table. I could feel his body heat burning through his clothes and reaching out to entangle me.This is not good."I need to use... excuse me." I looked around for the restroom."Sure." He answered.I fled to the toilet and stood near the sink. I rested my hands on the cool tiles. What was that? It can't be what I'm thinking. I can't... Don't say it.
"You know what Zuriel? When I used to be little, I always wanted to be a star. It used to scare the shit out of my parents. It dn't help that I had a friend called Molly for years, who never existed. They signed me up for therapy.""So you were born like this?" He asked me with an amused grin.I looked up then, and stared in awe at the glittering array of stars in the sky. "It's so beautiful." I breathed. "I wish I could just reach out and pluck one out."Zuriel was very silent beside me, and when I looked at him, he too was studying the sky."Love knows not distance; it had no continent; its eyes are for the stars." I murmured."Gilbert Parker." He sounded impressed. I smile widely at him and he held my eyes with his penetrating gaze."I'm glad I met you." He reached out for my empty hand. He brought my palm up to his mouth and placed a kiss in the centre. My skin tingled in response."Me too. Even though you scare the hell out of me sometimes.""What? No I don't." Zuriel scoffed unb
"Let's get you back, Cinderella." He created distance between us and I instantly felt cold but when his words registered in my mind, I clutched my stomach and laughed."You will be the death of me." I said, after gaining a control of myself.He stiffened and his whole posture changed instantly. His face clouded and I froze. The blood running through my veins turned to ice. Had I said something to ruin this moment? Had I reminded him of Carly? Shit. I swallowed hard and glanced down. Way to ruin the moment!"Don't do that." He jerked his head toward the sky and sighed deeply."Do what?" I asked, confused."You have that look on your face?" He ran a hand through his hair, tilting his head back."What look?""Like I told you to sleep with me," He stared at me steadily, while one corner of his mouth curled upward."Oh come on, I was half asleep that time, I also didn't know what I was doing, that day," I laughed "Really? You don't say!" He mocked me and I punched him lightly. We walked b
Brielle POVI was sitting in my office while checking the share market reports of my company's stock shares.I got a call from my uncle."Yes uncle," I said while reading the stock reports."Bri, you have to come to my office as soon as possible. There was an emergency." I can feel his voice cracking at the end.My heart was so heavy, and my stomach churned."Is everything okay, uncle? Is grandpa okay?" My voice was so heavy."He's fine, Bri, don't worry, just come to my office as soon as possible," he said, and I sighed in relief.I swallowed. "I'm coming."I ran towards my car and rashly drove towards my uncle's office as soon as possible. Finally, when I reached there, I quickly ran towards the elevator.I was about to enter his office. I opened the gate widely, but I paused when I heard the hard voice of Ivaan."I won't let that happen. Did you understand that? I've already gone through worse because of your selfishness and benefits. Now I won't let Bri go through the same," he sc
"You're useless, I wish you also died with your parents," he gritted and glared at me before going out of his officeNow, I'm alone here, no one was here to see me, so I fall on my knees and put my hand over my mouthWhy Zuriel, I've thought you finally move don but here, why!!I remember after our first date, that be a beautiful moment of ours FlashbackI heard the soft thud of his door closing and without thinking; I took small steps toward his room. I could feel my head getting ready to explode. Maybe that's extreme. However, I had a strong urge to finally follow my instincts but I was nervous. I took another step toward his room building up the nerve to just do it. A strange, unfamiliar feeling opened inside of me. I knocked on his door twice and waited. After a while, he opened the door and seemed confused to see me."Did you forget something?" Concern etched over his face.The black shirt was half way open, revealing the skin of his chest. I felt an ache that went right down to