Chapter-1-111th proposal.
"A hero will fight till the last time." [Christian]
Whoever wants to win in his life, must have patience and determination to make it happen. Put your efforts and Try! If you fail, then try again. And then Again. Complete your every task with sheer determination. And You will surely win.
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26-year-old Christian stared at the decorations of the office, that he had personally asked his assistant to follow. It had been two weeks now since he had collaborated with Riley brown's boss, Rudolf. He had specifically asked him to put undue pressure on Riley for a few days now, falsely accusing her of misconduct or laxity. It was necessary for the surprise he had planned for her.
While, on the other hand, 25-year-old Riley Brown was fearing about the status of her job for some time now. Since it was high time Rudolf had been complaining about her working ethics. She was sitting idly on her office chair when her boss Mr. Rudolf, a 40-year-old-man who was as moody as hell has called her to the office. But by now she was sweating. As she walked into the office of the boss, she found out the whole room was decorated with lilies and beautiful lights, although she loved lilies it was a little strange! Considering her boss had been single since his whole life. 'But who was she to complain?'
So, Riley dragged her exhausted body into the associated room of her boss, which was associated with the room of his assistant. She was almost ready to be fired. However, the moment she opened the large brown door and saw him the man with a disfigured face in front of her eyes while a violin's soundtrack played behind them left her numb as the realization dawned upon her.
Her eyes were filled with fury as she stared at him with hatred. It would have been better if her boss would have fired her.
Riley's 5 feet 3 inches body was shaking with anger, as she closed her black eyes not being able to see the disgust in her colleagues' eyes who were surrounding them. She gazed at Christian Evercast's face with utter astonishment while Christian Evercast sat there on one knee with a diamond ring in one hand while a card in another.
He had been a billionaire and has declared openly his love for her 110 times since the last two years in a row. Even after outright refusing his 110 proposals, He still had the guts to propose to her 111th-time. 'He must be Crazy.'
Anyways, when her colleague's chants and voices grew louder, Riley understood the seriousness of her situation. When he spoke,
"I would love for you to grow old with me Riley Brown! The best is yet to be and it would begin from the moment you say yes! Will you marry me, Riley?" Christian asked.
"Haha...Christian Evercast Are you crazy! Listen up. I will not marry you even if I have to marry a beggar!" Riley threw away the gifts and the diamond ring on the ground and stepped on them in anger with force.
Riley had never been this angry before but Christian Evercast has also never proposed to her in her office in front of her colleagues, she even heard some mocking laughs. She wasn't going to appreciate it. 'This damned Man. If only she could have smashed his face.'Riley was so done with him. For God's sake, it was his 111th proposal!
To stop him from proposing to her again, she glared at him. Tearing the 'I love you card, Riley Brown threw it at his face. However, He didn't even budge. Exhausted with how the day turned to be Riley tried her final method and stepped on his feet with her 5-inch heels, but the ever so powerful Christian didn't even flinch.
"Oh, I am sorry Christian. I didn't mean to hurt you." Her voice, not even a single percent sounded guilty. It was fake.
Nearing him again, Riley said slowly in his ears, "Don't you dare to do this again Christian Evercast? You might be a billionaire, But you can't have everything you want. You can't have me."
The man who she had saved two years ago at the cost of her childhood sweetheart Stuart. She would never agree to marry him. Like seriously, he was delusional.
The smile on Christian's face froze. But he wasn't shocked by her words. He had known what her answer would be. But then again, Riley Brown never accepted his proposal. She was a cruel woman.
Stumbling Christian stood up slowly with a small smile hung on his lips. A cold smile. He could still remember the time he had spent to propose to her 110 times, No now it would be 111 times. The first one was the simplest, he had proposed to her in a coffee shop when she was dining with a friend. He had ordered to fully vacate the restaurant when he was proposing to her, while Riley being Riley had poured the same champagne which had the ring in it on his head.
'Ah, why doesn't her heart melt?' Christian thought.F
Failed with defeat, she left her own office to save herself from further embarrassment.
The moment Christian returned to his office his secretary Cynthia knocked at his door. However, what she saw nearly gave her goosebumps.
Christian raised his head to smash the phone on the wall. His proposal was everywhere on social media, everyone was judging him on the internet. He became a laughing stock again! This damned Woman!
To save herself Cynthia returned to her desk and dialed Emma's number. In the current situation only she was the one who can handle him.
While Christian knocked over everything that was kept on the table. He was furious. She had the guts to do that to him.
"15 minutes later"...
His Sister Emma knocked on the door and pushed opened the door and said teasingly,
"Oh, My, Brother Congratulations! You failed in the 111th proposal!"
"You!! Are you laughing at me?" Frustrated he gulped his coffee down, the one he ordered Cynthia to bring after throwing his tantrums, and Said angrily.
"One day she will be my wife. But till then you can laugh all you want.."
Emma sighed, Her Brown eyes were filled with love and pity. Of course, she knew that His love for her will never change. The only person in the world he adores, Aside from their family was Riley brown. She honestly didn't understand his undying love for her. It might be because she had saved him twice on different occasions.
He has been living in Newyork for the last two years ever since he and Riley met again.
Although She loved New York City, it was still the most populous city in the United States. With the area distributed over about 302.6 square miles. New York City is furthermore the most densely populated leading city in the United States, the city is the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass.
Certainly, New York is known for being expensive but there are lots that people can do for free. Which Emma feels are worth trying.
She loved Just like Walking across the Majestic Brooklyn Bridge, which looms over New York City’s East River, linking the two boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Though, The second thing she does every month once is Visiting buildings such as Grand Central Station and St Patrick’s Cathedral. While the distinctive architecture and interior design of Grand Central Terminal's station house have received several landmark designations, including as a National Historic Landmark.
But the best thing to do is Riding the Staten Island Ferry The Ferry runs 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. As a tourist, there’s no better way to kickstart your NYC adventure than to take a ride on the FREE Staten Island Ferry. (Do try it)
But still, they didn't belong here. Their home was in San Francisco. His scarred face was hard to look at. Yet here he was living in a facade of the ugly face.
Emma was brought out of her daze by Christian's voice.
"Help me, Emma! Please!"...Christian Urged her.
Emma sighed, but then an idea struck her mind and she put a finger under her chin and made a gesture of indicating that she was thinking of helping him. Grinning mischievously, she hurriedly filled a glass of water and threw it at his face, His brown orbs glared at her fiercely before he tore his ugly face mask.
A handsome face appeared. He was so handsome that even a girl would be jealous of him.
"Baby brother, Riley may dislike your ugly face, if you show her your real face I promise she will love you immediately!"
"Bullshit! you know it, I can't show her my face until those goons are arrested!"
His eyes flashed. The accident of his car, two years ago almost took his life. It was only because of Riley he was alive. Till now they were unable to found the culprit.
Her sister blurted out in a low voice, "Well, Then forget it! we can't do anything about it!"
"Please Emma think for my sake, You know how much I love her! Help me, this once sister."
"Please! Please!" He chanted his words almost with puppy eyes.
"Eww, Stop it!" Emma grimaced.
"Please Sister" ..Christian urged joining his hands in front of him.
Emma grinned, and said with a mischievous glint in her eyes, "I have a way but you are not going to like it."
Christian frowned but asked nonetheless, "Please, I will do it whatever it is! just tell me."
"Well, there's nothing that you can do except," she grinned and said sheepishly "if you become a beggar then maybe she will marry you."
Emma nearly ran after the idea, ready to receive a blow on her head, but when there was no movement behind her, She looked back and saw his arrogant ass brother contemplating deeply.
She was stunned! Did he hit his skull seriously somewhere, or is he sick, She frowned and tested his temperature, but it was fine! She was amazed!
However, Christian swatted her hand away and threw his arms around her, beaming with joy.
"Sister you are so great, I owe you for this one," Christian said happily.
While Emma was horrified, Did he said what she heard? She shook her head and stared at him dumbly.
He was practically glowing with joy.
Christian hurriedly left the room, she tried to chase after him but to no avail.
Fuck what did she do? That was just a joke.
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[Riley Brown- in the night of the same day].
Riley seemed not to be in a good mood, She didn't have the mood to even eat the whole day, Not only today but also ever since that Stupid Devil Proposed to her, She had been in a bad mood.
It was the 111th proposal for God's sake, she rejected ever since he came back from the hospital.
How can he change so much, She thought for a while but then sighed to herself, Why is she thinking about him again!
'Ah! Forget it, Ril!
She frustratedly sighed again and then moved towards the bed to sleep contentedly.
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[It was a sunny day.]
She had just reached her office gate when someone approached her and said happily,
"Ril-boo we met again!"
She jumped in surprise. Her first reaction was that stupid bastard Christian appeared again.
"It's you? What are you doing here?"
Displeased, Riley at her stalker neighbor William and asked "Did you come here to trouble me again."
"Stupid!" He flicked her nose and circled her with his hands almost circling her waist and then announced,
"No, I am here to tell you that we have a date scheduled at 7:30 in the evening, Be ready Ril-boo, I will pick you up at 7."
She sighed exasperatedly and shouted "I am not going anywhere with you, Dumbhead! Tell Mommy, I will never go on a date with you, You are just like a brother to me."
He laughed sarcastically and said with a cold expression, "No can do sweetheart, Stop this brother joke. I like you and You are coming with me. Now go or you will be late Bye!"
She cursed him in her head and left him there. She hoped this day wouldn't turn out to be worse than this!
However, when happens according to what we want!
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"Do not take decisions while you are standing at the barrel of a shotgun."[Riley Brown].Christian enjoyed the kiss thoroughly while Riley was mortified. She bit on his lips with all her strength.Letting out a muffled groan he left her. Blood oozed from the corner of his mouth.Riley took deep breaths to calm her heart. She was blushing. Her response to the kiss spoke volumes.'Well, he would have preferred more wetter kiss with more tongue than the one that they shared At the time. But he will let it slide this time because it was there the first kiss.' Christian thought inwardly.Glaring at him fiercely Riley cried out "You...You took my first kiss away."Hearing that Christian raised the corner of his lips and wiped the blood gracefully and said almost sounding guilty"Oh Sorry. B
"Your patience when you have her, For her; defines you."Ever since Christian came to know the meaning of parents, He had been fond of his father. Although his way of showing fondness was different. His mother, Rachel Evercast died giving birth to him. His mother had some complications in pregnancy but she wanted to keep him.For years, Rachel Evercast had prayed for a baby boy, So, when She came to know about him, she decided to suffer complications during her pregnancy in silence.When His father, Thomas came to know about it. It was too late. After welcoming Christian earlier the time, Thomas and Rachel named him "Christian."He still remembers vividly, his father's words.
"No matter what ‘home’ means to you, there is surely something nostalgic about the place we call home. It’s the place where we eat, the place with friends and family, decorations that help remind us of special memories and it’s the place we make our own. "“The magical thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.”________________________________________She rubbed her eyes and looked around, the living room sure had changed since the morning.Christian's innocent and warm smile dazzled Riley and for a while, her eyes were enthralled by his beauty. Looking at him, she was struck by a familiar feeling, which was too fleeting to be noticed even by herself.A weird sound broke the fleeting silence between Christian and Riley. Her face flushed when she saw an understanding smile creeping on Christian's face."Are you laughing at me? Didn't you know that it is normal for one's
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"A fit of anger is as fatal as a dose of arsenic to life."'You can not get angry unless you care about something. It is impossible to feel anger without love. Understanding this on a deeper level and developing the ability to witness this within yourself is self-awareness.'________________________________________Why is life so hard?it gave her false hopes over almost everyone. Riley tried to always do good. She always prayed that she never became a source of pain to anyone. But what was the use?When every time she was the one who was going to get hurt badly. Then again realization may be cruel but at least truth is across her eyes.But why did her heartfelt heavier to interpret it? She wanted to treat him well but he ruined it.Riley was furious, she wanted to punch him, slap him, curse him, and whatnot. At least if he truly wanted companionship, He could have talked to her. Before Forcibly Kissing her. Her first k
"Playing by the rules was never on his list."[Christian]Christian was always a man who sing you the rules and who ready you to break them according to his convenience. He was both. He was a different person to different people,Cold to unknownCompetent to businessmenLoving to his familyMysterious to a lotBut who he wasNo one truly knew.He wanted to build a home of paradise for Riley, But since he allowed her to have the power to decide. She chose to paint a distinct home. However, he will,l never allow her to leave him. That was never her power to decide. He will make sure her idea of divorcing him will be drowned.He was never a perfect man, but what he wanted was his. No matter how good he wanted to be but there will always be goals that may make him evil. Christian sighed to himself, since she decided to divorce him, he will make sure she will
"Create a situation where failure isn't a possibility." [Christian]That was the mantra of Christian Evercast. He never knew what failure was! because it wasn't his choice since childhood. Life does throw us sometimes like a ball and We weep, drive away from our beliefs, and get knocked out of the way. Yet we try to make it work. Because we know, we don't have another option. it'd happen with every one of us. For everyone._______________________________________And it wasn't like he was an innocent man. He had completed his Ph.D. degree in business management at the best university in New York at such a small age. How could he be Stupid enough to let his love go? He would never let her go, even if he had to work bloody hard to retain her with him.The next morning hopped in soon than expected for Riley Brown. She wasn't able to make more of her sleep like she usually does after faci
Christian's eyes widened in shock, his cut cheek throbbing with every heartbeat. The gash in his thigh, a souvenir from Andy's goons' earlier attack, stung as he spoke."Andy, how could you?" Christian's voice reverberated off the concrete walls.Andy's laughter sent chills down Christian's spine, amplified by the eerie silence."You never suspected, did you?" Andy's words dripped with malice.Christian's torn shirt hung in tatters, revealing bruises and scrapes. A glass shard protruded from his thigh, blood pooling around it.The only light came from a flickering overhead bulb, casting ominous shadows on the walls. Cobwebs clung to the steel beams, and dusty crates lined the perimeter. The air reeked of decay and neglect.Christian struggled to comprehend. "We were friends, brothers. Why?"Andy's expression twisted, his eyes gleaming with malevolence. "Because your Father destroyed my father. Because I hate you. I hate you to the core. I created the perfect lie, Christian. Athanasia
"The best decision to cater life is to accept whatever is happening. And move forward."[Christian]'I have most of the times preferred to decide emotionally, but most of the time it has backfired on me. So this time I will use my brain.' Christian thought inwardly, his hands were shaking. He took a deep breath to calm himself, and observed his surroundings. The place he was called to, looked like an abandoned building, on the outskirts of the city. There doesn't seem to be a single soul in the vicinity. "I am here." he yelled, and his words echoed in the area. Just when he thought there was no presence there. Around ten men surrounded him coming from all sides. One of them punched him in the jaw and he fell down on the ground with a groan. His eyes blackened for a few minutes before he could stand up, he was kicked by another guy in the gut. They hit him until he bled. Christian's shirt was torn, his cheek and head had a severe cut which was bleeding up to his eyes.Perhaps seeing h
Life is beautiful, live with people you love, who love you."[Riley Brown]Riley had never felt the kind of dread she was feeling in the darkness. Her body was shaking but even then she couldn't scream. When she woke up she found her arms and legs bound to a chair with a gag in her mouth. Other than that, she was unable to see anything. Wherever she was, it was too dark to even comprehend the surroundings of the room. Suddenly, the door opened with a creak, and light coming from outside blinded her for a few minutes. With that, it must have been more than 12 hours since she was kidnapped. Her heartbeat pounded in her ears as she wondered who the person would be. She quickly takes in her surroundings. The wall facing her chair was musty old and the paint was coming off. Dark-colored boxes were scattered on the floor. There were some posters on the wall, but she didn't linger on them. Instead, her gaze landed on the man who was now standing in front of her. She noticed he was wearing a
"Embrace your fear and be honest with people you want to live forever." [Christian Evercast]"Hie." This time Christian doesn't pretend to not see her. Instead, he walks toward her and forwards her hand for a handshake. Riley is not entirely aware of what exactly happened, stay still. She doesn't take his hand, so he takes it back awkwardly."I am not going back Christian," Riley says, pinching her arm in annoyance."So your trip here is pointless."Each time she had to remind herself of the fact that his pitiful appearance was just a sparse way to fool her. Like he did all the time."Please don't run away from me, Riley. I am not here to take you back. Not unless you go with me willingly." He says. His eyes were hollow."Yeah, like always. Willingness. Oh, you mean the conspiring ways that will force me to go with you willingly." Riley says sarcastically. Her face was like a dark cloud and her courage was like a queen's, but her tone was still normal, perhaps to not attract attention
"It's not the goodbyes that hurt,It's the love remaining in you that hurts!"[Christian]*******Riley felt Her chest heavy with a feeling of stress and confusion. She changed into her normal clothes and asked for leave from the manager present. The manager argued with her, but her friend Roma immediately came to her aid. She didn't ask Riley why she wanted to leave in such a hurry, she just offered to work in her place. The manager readily agreed and Riley walked outside.When Riley finally left the restaurant, she could’ve sworn Christian looked right at her - he was observing her, without saying anything at all, and even though she had supposed he would come running behind her he didn't. In some ways, she found it odd. It was hard to believe that he would let her be.She steps onto her balcony and the eerie silence gnaws its teeth in Riley's cheekbones. The smell of someone frying noodles is so faint in the air, that she wonders if someone is cooking near her.Her hand fiddles with
"I never saw anyone as I saw you,Even if the flowers dried up " [Christian]*******"Goodbye," Riley said, and the single word spilled out of her like pouring waterfalls after drought, like spools of ribbon unraveled after years of being held taut;"I want to be happy." Her voice echoed back to her into the dry, dim land, and as her breathing slowed she could feel the world slow with it. She squinted blind eyes and shifted tired feet, to move towards the chopper her fingers felt the invisible strings of the wedding ring that tethered her to Christian's world, she removed it and felt as if it disappeared into the darkness, she hoped that this decision would lead to something better:Stupid and silly. Christian murmurs to himself as he looks around her office. He came to her office the minute his staff told him. Riley had left for her office early in the morning. His head was still pounding with the hangover since he didn't even eat anything for breakfast, which also made his reactions
"Loving someone is hard. But making them believe in your love is the hardest." [Christian]*******When Riley left her cabin, to leave for home. She noticed the office was buzzing with excitement. She lifted her feet to look and found people crowding the gate. That's when she heard one of her colleagues say, "Dude that guy is so handsome, how lucky must be the woman he is here for. Ah and with such beautiful flowers. Ah, I am melting!"Riley walked fast towards the gate immediately. For some reason, she had a hunch. And it proved to be true. Making her way, in between people she walked towards him."Christian what are you doing here?" She questioned, awkwardly."Oh, I am here for you honey, to take you home of course." He said so naturally that for a moment Riley didn't respond."Ah, and these are for you." He said as he handed her the flowers she liked."Why are you giving this to me?" She was confused by his sudden behavior."Well, I wanted to make you happy so I brought these.""Se
"If you are upset with me, talk to me.Don't separate me from yourself. Why are you watching me from afar alone, it's better if you fight with me." [Christian]Riley came out of her room late. It was almost 10 am and she assumed Christian by now would have left for his office. She didn't want to meet him. Neither did she want him to spot any difference in her face even though she had covered her face with thick makeup to reduce the puffiness of her eyes. As she descended the stairs and walked toward the kitchen she found A man cooking something. When his whole back came into view, she knew who the man was, it was her husband.Christian turned around and smiled at her. "Look Honey, I learned to make your favorite Chinese food yesterday. Come and taste. I think I made it better than those restaurants you love." Riley stood motionless looking at him, like looking at a stranger. Even then she seemed beautiful to him, so seductive, so different from normal people, that he could not compre
"Hope courses through our veins, only for us to live." [Christian]Riley swallowed hard and looked at the man sitting opposite her."So, That Bastard has tricked you into his games once again!" Stuart banged the table in anger."Yes." Riley sighed softly and slumped down on the chair. After Riley left his office building she found Stuart calling her to inform her he was back in the town. Not knowing where to go she invited him to a nearby restaurant. As the great friend that he was! He immediately agreed to meet her. So here they were, sitting in the restaurants nearest to Christian's office. she just explained the whole ordeal to Stuart who now had brought the attention of others to themselves by his abrupt action."Stuart, we are in a public place," Riley said as she threw an apologetic look at other customers."Sorry." He said as he ruffled his back hair. A habit he had when he was awkward."It's okay," Riley responded, taking a sip of coffee and placing it back on the table."How