I slowly lifted my lids, feeling a warmth on my skin. I opened my eyes to find the source of the light and immediately shut them again when the glare hit me in my face. It was blinding, yet somehow it gave me a sense of security.A few moments later, when my eyes had adjusted to the brightness, I peered around cautiously. It was coming from outside; sunrays dancing along bright blue skies and illuminating every corner of the room with its warmth.I blink rapidly, my mind racing with questions as to what is going on and why I'm here.My gaze shifts around the room, taking in its unfamiliarity. It's well kept, expansive and everything appears to be in its rightful place. Is this heaven? Did I die somehow? Even after searching through my memories of life before this moment, there's no recollection of ever having a living space that looks as comfortable and luxurious as this one does now.I remember what it was like living in that dilapidated room, not even having the luxury of a bed. Des
I wrapped my arms around myself when the icy water struck my body, shivering as droplets of moisture made their way down my exposed skin.I closed my eyes and tilted my head up towards the shower head, letting the cascading stream cleanse away all of my aches and pains. I savored this moment of solitude as if it was a precious and fragile thing, savoring the simple pleasure of being able to enjoy myself in peace. I remained like this for what felt like hours until I finally had enough.I turned off the shower and stayed there for a few moments, hesitating to open my eyes. When I eventually did, the first thing that confronted me was my reflection in the glass door of the shower. My gaze followed along every curve of my body, lingering for just a moment on certain spots. It was strange to look at myself like this; even after years of living with myself, seeing this reflection felt like gazing upon something new. The details were all familiar, but I couldn't help but to curse at myself.
I am rendered momentarily frozen in place as I stare at him.He notices the knife that is still clutched tightly in my hand and in a swift motion he moves to grab it and throw it away from me. Taken off guard by his actions, I am completely surprised at what has happened. His sudden reaction leaves me speechless, unable to find words or comprehend his motivations for such an act. It takes only a few seconds before I catch my breath again and regain my composure, blinking rapidly.“A-aiden…”He suddenly kneeled down on the floor since I drop here and met my gaze, trapping me in a trance. I felt powerless to look away from his captivating stare, as if he was forcing me to do something that I couldn't control. His expression was intense and unyielding; I felt like my will was no longer mine alone. It's like he had taken it away from me with just one glance. It was a strange sensation that left me feeling helpless yet strangely exhilarated at the same time.He reach out to me and grabbed
My eyes widened, I was completely shocked at his words.“S*ck?” I asked innocently.I expected that he would be angry about my response, but instead his smile grew even wider. It was almost as if he was pleased with what he saw from me. His expression became more of a look of understanding and compassion, which utterly surprised me.He ran his fingers through my hair, lightly brushing the strands back and forth. His touch sent a wave of tingles down my spine, igniting feelings in me that I had never felt before. His movements were gentle and sure, like he had done this a million times before. I felt myself relax into his touch, trusting him even though we had just met in person.“You’re such a good girl. It’s turning me on.”He released my head from his grip and slowly began to undo his trousers. A wave of shock washed over me when he suddenly dropped them and I was met with the sight of his most intimate part. I felt my cheeks turning hot, embarrassed at the situation but unable to l
None of us said a word.Only the clanging of the silverware was heard throughout the dining hall, the sound echoing off the walls in a seemingly endless loop. I kept stealing glances at him from my seat and he seemed focused only on his food. He appeared to be deep in thought, and no matter how much I wanted to talk to him, it felt as if nothing would break this trance-like state we are in.Also, I don't know what to say to him. This uncomfortable silence is leaving me feeling apathetic and helpless. After asking me out for dinner, I thought he would do most of the talking; it's been his behavior from the start. My mind feels flooded with a million thoughts as my gaze shifts between him and his appearance - trying to make sense of our situation. Though he appears calm, I can tell that something has been bothering him.But what?“What?” he suddenly asked out of nowhere.My eyes widened in surprise, so much so that I almost stopped myself from taking a bite of my meal as I could only st
I couldn’t sleep for the rest of the night.My mind is a cacophony of ideas and concepts that are far too frenetic to permit me the restful state he said earlier. Over and over I find myself reflecting on his words, mulling over all the times he had expressed admiration for me. It's not that I was trying to seek out validation from him, but it certainly plants a small seed of confidence in my heart. And although hearing his compliments was always a pleasant surprise, what really made an impact on me was what he seems serious about them.I sucked in a deep breath and stole a sideways glance at Aiden, who was sleeping peacefully. He made no effort to punish me today, but he mentioned that we should practice sleeping without clothing on every night; it seemed like an inconsequential request so I readily agreed. As I watched him lay there undisturbed by the heavy silence, the thought that it may be pleasant to sleep naked together crossed my mind. But then again, this is something quite o
When I awoke the following day, I discovered that Aiden had disappeared.It was strange; he had been there right before I went to bed, so why wasn't he here now? My heart raced as my gaze swept the room for any sign of him. The absence of any trace made me anxious and unsure; where could he have gone? At first, all my brain conjured up were worst-case scenarios but then something dawned on me: perhaps Aiden simply decided to go out.I can feel a lump forming in my throat as I try to process what just happened. He was there last night, lying beside me in bed, yet he disappeared without a trace. Did he really leave me? My mind races as I think of all the possibilities and search for an answer that would make some sort of sense.I gasped lightly before carefully hoisting myself from the bed. However, halfway through, I felt a sharp throbbing in between my legs as a reminder of what had happened the night before. Every inch of me was sore and tender, my body protesting against the excesse
I stood on my tiptoes against the railings, ready to take the plunge. My body was shaking from the anticipation, and suddenly nothing else mattered to me.I wasn't even worrying about what could happen after I jumped. All that matters was taking this chance and letting go of all my fears. The air around me felt different as my heart raced and adrenaline surged through veins; it's almost as if time had stopped for just one moment before I erased the world with a single jump.From that point onwards, it felt as if my body was no longer inhabited by my soul. I remained in the same position with my eyes closed, yet I could feel the energy radiating through each and every nerve cell in my body - it was like an alarm going off inside of me.They say that when it's your time to go, memories come flooding back like a clip of a movie playing on fast forward. But in my case, that wasn't the experience at all.I was saved from a potentially devastating fall because someone had caught me before I
I was running, desperately trying to escape the clutches of whatever danger was chasing me. I refused to turn back and look because of my fear, but could always feel the presence just behind me.My heart raced as I continued on, not knowing what would happen if they caught up. The sound of metal hitting the ground with each footstep only made matters worst as the chaser closed in on me. Desperate for a way out, I frantically searched around for a solution to escape.“You can’t escape from me!”My heart leapt when I heard her voice coming closer and I panicked, running away from the source. Just as I was about to turn around the corner, out of sight, my foot got tangled up on something on the ground causing me to trip and fall harshly onto the ground.A sharp pain shot up my leg that caused me to cry out in agony. The noise of me falling had surely alerted her of my presence.“I have warned you a thousand times already...”I slowly glanced back over my shoulder and felt my jaw drop in
Everyone was running around frantically trying their best to make sure everything would be ready in time for the upcoming event.I nervously bit my bottom lip as all of them were preoccupied with last minute tasks when suddenly, the make-up artist caught me off guard and started talking to me.“Madam, I need you to lift your gaze.”I took a deep breath, steeling myself before finally raising my eyes to meet those of the make up artist. She gestured for me to look higher, so I complied without hesitation. We had been at this for two hours already.Though I wouldn't say I'm complaining, my bottom is already becoming quite numb sitting in the same spot for such a long time. It's understandable that they have to do their jobs, but my need to stand up and move around has become ever more urgent.“It’s almost done, Madame.”I had nodded my head in agreement but the hair stylist gently restrained my head, keeping me still as she attended to every strand of my hair.I was not accustomed to be
The emergency services and police had come in order to locate my mother's remains.I found myself alone at the back of the ambulance, with a blanket draped around my shoulders to keep me warm. The paramedics had already attended to some of my injury, but it was decided that I should be taken to the hospital for a further examination, they wanted to make sure there were no internal injuries that may have gone unnoticed. As I lay there, thoughts raced through my head.I have been feeling a little lost ever since the news of my mother’s passing arrived. I take one look at the cup of coffee in my hands, but can't bring myself to take a sip. At this moment, I feel like a hollowed-out shell on the inside, completely devoid of any emotion. The realization is slowly sinking in, she's gone and nothing can be done to change that fact.The thought on my mind lingers…have I finally attained freedom? Now that she’s gone?“Darling…”I shook my head to clear the fog of my thoughts when I heard Aiden
“Leilani! Where the hell are you going?!”I didn't give Aiden a second thought when his voice cracked with frustration as he called my name. Good thing the door beside me wasn't yet locked and I was able to hurl myself from the car, sprinting in the direction of Adam where I can save him!I can’t believe Aiden! Adam gave up everything for us, placing his life on the line selflessly in order to help us out of a difficult situation.And yet, Aiden isn't willing to do the same and put their differences aside in order to save another person's life. I understand that he hold a grudge against Adam, but surely this isn't an appropriate response?We are talking about someone's life here!I heard Aiden’s shouts echoing off behind me, ordering me to turn around and come back but I refused to do so.“Mother! Stop!”When I finally laid eyes on Adam and mother, it felt like time had stopped. I had to pause for a moment to catch my breath, and when I looked at mother her gaze seemed almost venomous
It was too late.Everything came to a standstill in my mind, as if time had suddenly stopped moving and the clock had stopped ticking when I finally understood what was happening.My mother had pushed me far off of the cliff.My eyes widened, a feeling of helplessness consuming me as I stretched my arm out before me, despite knowing that there was no one who could rescue me from this situation. I felt my heart thumping so hard against my chest, memories of the events leading up to this moment all too vivid in my mind.A single tear escaped from my eye as I prayed under my breath. It was not at all what I had expected, this would end up being the way I would die. In my mind, I pictured myself alive and running away from my mother, starting a new life and living the kind of life that was meant for me - but it all turned out to be nothing more than another dream.Is this where it's all going to end? What did I possibly do to deserve such a cruel fate? Am I okay with my life ending in suc
The cold air blew in like a wild animal, biting at my delicate skin and making me shiver.Despite this, I couldn’t take my eyes off of her face, we stood so close as if no distance could separate us from each other- neither space nor time. The cliff we were standing on overlooked the city below us, its lights glowing in darkness like thousands of distant stars that had found their way home to us.I've always been aware of the fact that my mother has never had a very high opinion of me. From the moment I was born, she seemed to have a contempt for me that grew over time. Not only was I constantly being criticized by her, but she would often blame me for things even when it wasn't my fault. It seemed like no matter how hard I tried or how much effort I put into pleasing her, she would always find something to be disappointed in.I was aware of this all along, but why did I get so hurt when I heard those words come out of her mouth? When I looked into her eyes, there was no sign of regre
It was an icy night, the darkness so oppressive it felt like I could taste it.I had no idea where I was going but I knew one thing, whatever lay ahead of me had to be better than living in fear of the demons that continued to haunt my footsteps. As I ran, my breath foggy plumes visible against the moonlight, a single thought kept me going - freedom. Freedom from this nightmare that followed me wherever I went.“Leilani! You can’t live without me!”Her voice had an eerily chilling effect on me. I felt my entire body tense up, my spine becoming rigid with fear.Goosebumps rose on my skin and I trembled, feeling powerless in her presence. Refusing to turn around and face her, to risk seeing the knife she brandished threateningly in her hand, I valiantly did all that was in my power to keep my cowardice contained.I glance up from the sky, “I-i'm begging you, please help me find a way to escape from her. I need somewhere that is safe, where I can go and forget this nightmare that she has
I felt a deep, primal anger bubbling up from within me as the word cursed spilled out of my mouth. My mind struggled to contend with what I had just heard, and my eyes widened in utter disbelief.I can’t f*cking believe that f*cker. I can hardly restrain my anger, feeling the urge to throw my phone across the room. But I take a few deep breaths, trying to calm myself down and think straight.I quickly dialed my assistant’s number to uncover what Adam was really doing. I had a suspicion he knew where Leilani was and that he was trying to keep her whereabouts hidden. I could feel my anger rising, a burning sensation in the pit of my stomach as it became more evident that something fishy was going on.“Sir Villarreal, how may I be of assistance to you today?”“I want you to locate Adam Hallowes! He needs to be located as soon as possible and explore every place and lead as quickly as you can! Once he has been tracked down, contact me immediately and let me know his whereabouts!”I ended
“A-alicia, how could you?”I slowly shake my head in disbelief, studying her face for any hint of guilt or regret. It's hard to believe that someone as kind and gentle as her could be capable of such a thing…Alicia was speechless as she looked at me, unsure of what to do. Her eyes widened in fear and shock by my sudden presence. I slowly glanced down at the phone that she dropped on the floor, remembering everything that had been said during her conversation with Leilani’s mother.All of her words were clear in my mind…“How could you?”Taking a deep breath in, I slowly made my way towards her and grabbed her shoulders. As I gazed at her, she avoided my gaze and refused to look me in the eye. My heart started to race as my mind was filled with different questions.I don't want to give attention to these ideas, but the words were loud and clear enough for me to directly accuse her. It's difficult for me to accept this. This is an uncomfortable sensation - like tiny needles prodding at