Chapter 9. Sienna;I curled into Adams's chest, wrapping my arms around him, and I felt so warm and safe.His fingers slide under my chin, lifting my head to look up at him. His light blue eyes filled with love and immense desire.“Thank you, Sienna,” he said softly, his voice filled with emotion.“For what?” He didn't reply immediately, he leaned in and brushed his lips with mine.My heart skipped a beat, but before I could regain my composure, he had captured my lips with his. Kissing me with so much fervor, it caught me by surprise.“What…what was that for?” I found my voice, as I pulled away slightly, breathing hard.“For giving me a chance. For giving ‘us’ a chance. I was…I was a fool…an idiot in high school. Treating you the way I did...”“Shh….it's okay. It's all in the past,” I reached up and speared my fingers into his hair, loving how soft and thick his locks were. His soft groan had me whimpering for more.He slipped an arm around my waist and hauled me off onto his lap.
Chapter 10. She wouldn't dareMy heart raced at the sight of the gun, and I involuntarily took a step back.“What do you think you are doing, Lisa?” I asked, “ You never changed, did you? Is this some kind of joke? One of your taunts? Because this isn't funny, so I would suggest you get your ass out of my premises if you don't want me calling the cops on you.”But instead, she laughed harder. Her eyes trailed over me for the second time now, and she smirked, “ Hmph. I see someone has finally got some sass,”I rolled my eyes, and a scoff escaped my lips. Does she think she would be able to scare me with that?Obviously that was what she came here to do, after four freaking years, thinking that I was still the same girl they bullied.“it is such a pity, you know? Four years later, and you still decide to be a thorn in my flesh, Sienna. You think by marrying Adams you would suddenly have an edge over me? You still want to be with him so bad that you haven't gotten over your little obse
Chapter 11 Adams; It's been days, and ever since I stepped foot on this company's floors, it's been series of meeting and collaborations. Everything was so messy and the company was almost at the brink of ruin. I didn't want to imagine what would have become of it, if I hadn't arrived on time, on the day the board intended to sell some shares to Highlife Pharmaceuticals. As much as I loathed my father, and everything he represented, I was not foolish enough to let all these go to waste. It was mine now, and my duty and responsibility to take care of them for ‘me’. “I would very much like the new rule implemented as soon as possible,” I instructed, staring at the twelve board of directors sitted across me in the conference room. After making sure I was loud and clear, I stood up and headed out, with Henry slowly trailing beside me. “Phew! That was intense man! I never realized they could actually chicken out this way. But did you have to fire those ones?” “I did what I had to d
Chapter 12Adams;My head was a mess as I sprinted to the garage to my car.I didn't know how long I drove, but I was in the hospital in no time. Highlife Medicals, which was roughly two and a half hour trip from the company.My feet stomped quickly into the hospital, the moment I got there, eager to see her.An accident? How had that fucking happened?With everything in me, I really hoped she was safe.I was directed to her ward immediately, even without asking, making me wonder how they must have known who I came for.My feet paused in their movements, when I caught a familiar figure standing with some doctors just outside her ward.“Where is my wife?” I found my self yelling, “ And what the fuck are you doing here!?”The doctors turned to stare at me, but my gaze was fixated on him alone.Kelvin Stone, son of Fredd Stone, the CEO of Highlife Pharmaceuticals, who was my father's biggest rival.Kelvin took over from his father years back after he was diagnosed with kidney failure an
Chapter 13. Lisa is here?My cheeks throbbed from where she had struck me, and I clenched my fists by my side, trying to rein in my annoyance."I understand that you are upset," I tried being reasonable with her, " but Sienna is my wife, and I would never do anything to hurt her,""I know who the fuck you are, Adams Black! Can you be any more useless?"My brows shot up in pure shock, "What did you say!?"Something must have been on my face, because she immediately smirked and stood tall in front of me. She was tall. Extremely tall, and had an attitude. She stood with her shoulders squared, almost at my eye level.I might have forgotten to do a background check on her as well, when I found out she was Sienna's best and only friend.I didn't know she would be this fearless."Do you have any better idea whay king of danger you had subjected her into for years?" She yelled, her voice rising more than necessary." Her husband? Your wife? Same person you forced a marriage upon? You know wh
Chapter 14 SIENNA; The smell of disinfectant filled the air, causing me to feel groggy. I opened my eyes softly, instantly recognizing I was in a hospital. Hospital....? What was I doing here, and....on the bed? Just as suddenly, the memories of the explosion filled my head and I jerked up in a sitting position, my eyes roaming the room. I heard a relieved gasp from beside me. " Sienna? Oh, thank goodness!" " Sasha?" Her arms wrapped around me in an instant, holding me tight in an embrace. Her body kept shaking with sobs and her tears soaked my back. "I am..." I cleared my throat, realizing it was chappy, " I'm fine, Sasha. I'm fine," She pulled back and quickly reached out to bring a bottle water from a table, " you must be dehydrated. Here." I took the water from her, but couldn't help but stare at her for a bit longer. " What happened , Sasha? Why do you look so....unkempt?" Her curly hair was frizzled and all tangled up, plus it was all over her face, not to talk of
Chapter 15 Sienna; I didn't know how long it was, but Adams just stood there, staring at me. His eyes flickering from instant surprise, to what I could interpret as pure happiness, if I was in fact delusional. But I wasn't. And whatever that was in his gaze, I was sure it was just a ploy. He began to make his way into the room, "Sienna..." " Don't!" I snapped, standing up, same time Sasha took few steps towards him in a defensive position. His eyes drifted between us both, halting in his tracks. And then he met my gaze. For some reason that I couldn't understand, I noticed there were horrible dark circles under his eyes as well, and he seemed to have grown a lot of stubbles since the last time I saw him. I didn't want to see him. But I also couldn't tear my eyes away from his. He was pleading, but not saying a word. How I could tell muzzed me a whole lot. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Sasha glancing at us both in confusion. " You need to leave," she finally
Chapter 16. Suppressed Emotions Sienna; My widened eyes found Adams, as I watched him sprout out those words. She was not capable of what!? I suddenly had this great urge to laugh out loud at his comment, especially as I could see that he was being damn serious. But this was not funny at the least. Not at all....but he kept speaking. " I know that I, especially had done so much to you, but I assure you, Lisa would not do that. She actually came to see you and....." " What the hell, Adams!? Can you fucking hear yourself!? Are you being for real right now?" He reached out to grab my hands, but I stepped backwards. I did not even need to say any more words. Not like he owed me any explanations. I did not give a damn what he thinks or believe in. " You know what? I don't even care about all these..." I chuckled, " why the hell is this a surprise to me anyways? She was your fuckin person. You both should have just gotten married as you planned because you compliment each other so
Chapter 33~ADAMS~~Releasing a groan, I made my way round the table, where a scantily clad Lisa was." What are you doing here, Lisa?" I asked, tugging at my tie to ease some the stress I felt.She was dressed in a red sleeveless nightie, which ran up her thighs as she sat on the table, Her eyes followed my movements, turning until she was facing me directly." I saw you come in..." She came down the table, eyes watching me as she stood in front of me." You looked so stressed. What happened?" Her voice was low and curious.I let out a groan, stopping her half way as she was about to reach out to me.“ What are you still doing here?” I inquired. It was pretty late, and she was supposed to have left by now?“ I don't understand, Adams. You kicking me out now?” She chuckled, raising a brow, as a frown began to make it's way to her face.“ We had this discussion already Adams. You think Aunt will be happy if she heard you are kicking me out?”I shook my head, placed the keys on the tab
Chapter 32Sienna;I stared at the recording, my eyes wide open in shock." How....how can this be?" I muttered, unable to believe what was on it.It was vividly clear from the footage. But it didn't make any sense.Of course, I could recognize myself in the recording, walking into the hospital, and then to the doctor's office.It didn't make any sense." Exactly my point too, Si," Sasha said in a low tone, coming up behind me." That is the exact same dress I gave you that day. It's strange because I knew you were not here on that day."" What day is this?" I asked inquisitively, not taking my eyes off the screen." The same day you went to see the kids." She sighed, her shoulders slumping in defeat.I whipped my head towards her in an instant; surprise evident in my expression." That is not possible! And you know that!"Of course, I I do," she cooed reassuringly, placing a hand on my shoulders." But this right here contradicts everything we believe in."I stared at the doctor and
Chapter 31Sienna;" ....and your mother is dead."Those words were out of Sasha's mouth and I stared at her in sheer confusion and disbelief.She had a wary expression on her face, and for a second I almost believed she was serious." It's not funny, Sasha, " I chuckled, " Why would you joke with something like that? And what do you mean... CCTV what? I'm lost here." I probed, staring round the room in skepticism.But Sasha's expression didn't falter a bit. She bit her lips; she had that look when she was about to cry but holding it in." What the hell is going on!?" I yelled out impatiently. I was beginning to lose my mind each passing minute with the dreaded silence.She was joking... right?But yet again, I questioned myself. When had Sasha ever played an expensive joke as this, with me? I felt my heart skip a beat, as I dreaded the possibilities of what she was saying.Just then, the door barged open, and my father stomped in.His lips curled up in a sneer as he spoke to me. "
Chapter 30 ~SASHA~ My feet moved on their will, along the marble floors of the hospital. I'd been pacing, restless and so confused as I finally stood at the exit. My eyes scanned the environment; except for the few cars parked on the pavement, Sienna was nowhere in sight. Where are you, for heaven's sake, Sienna!? She should be here by now. It was but a few hours from where Kelvin had taken her. My trembling hands gripped my cell phone. She wasn't even picking up, as I had tried numerous times. " You shouldn't bother with her. You should head home because that girl I picked from the streets has finally done it!" I swiveled in time to stare at Sienna's father behind me. He has a frown on his face as he stared aimlessly ahead. Asides his red rimmed eyes, and the obvious dark circles under them, his expression was hard, almost seeming indifferent. I didn't want to imagine what he must be going through with these piece of information. " We...we could be wrong, you know?" I shru
Chapter 29;The wind whipped through me as I was suddenly yanked into a strong chest." What the hell, Sienna! Do you want to get yourself killed!?" The familiar voice made me clear the haze in my head for a moment, and I stared up at him." Adams? What...what are you doing here?"He stared down at me with a frown on his face, and then I straightened, trying to pull myself off him." Um..." I began, but my vision blurred the moment I was away from his arms, causing me to sway on my feet.I felt him quickly wrap an arm over me in an instant, steadying me, as he yelled." Can you fucking stay put? Where are you headed anyways?" " That is enough, Adams! You can't speak to her that way!"It was Kelvin, and in his voice, Adams froze.Kelvin walked over to where we stood, his eyes full of worry as he stared at me." Are you okay?" He asked.I nodded, " I..."Adam's hold tightened on me, " Stay out of this, Kelvin. This none of your fuckin business." " It is when piously yelling at her and
Chapter 28"Yes, Sienna, it's yours," Kelvin said softly, and I stared at him in bewilderment." What are you talking about, Kelvin?" I asked, surprise evident in my voice.He wouldn't possibly be giving this to me, would he?But then he reached out from under the table and brought out a file. In it was a document which he also slid towards me." You just have to sign, and it's all yours," he said, and my eyes couldn't get any wider.Holy shit, he was fuckin serious! I could feel my hands trembling, as I quickly slid it down beside me." Kelvin, I...." An awkward laugh made it's a way out of my lips and I literally have to force myself to speak." I don't understand. Why are you suddenly offering me this? Why are you doing this? I can't...I am sorry but I can't accept this." I repeated, shaking my head." Well you can't reject it either, cause it's already yours. You just need to sign," he responded, raising a brow.My brows shot up in surprise, and I immediately stood up, my eyes gla
Sienna:" Kelvin? What are you-- doing here?"He was leaning against a white Porsche, parked directly in front of the mansion.The dark shirt and jeans he wore made him look more like a celebrity or a model, and not someone who had been dealing with the stress of Adams' accusations.His jawline was defined, but his hair was messy, with few strands falling across his forehead in a way that made him look effortlessly handsome.I hadn't gotten to see him up close ever since that day at Sara's house. Well, except for the scare I got, when I thought someone was following me.More often than not, I still wondered who that man was....he was definitely not Kelvin. I found out I was mistaken, quite earlier.At my voice, Kelvin stared up at me, and pulled himself up against the car." Hi, Sienna," he said as he smiled warmly at me." I'm sorry for coming all the way here. I was driving across and decided to stop by. Hope it's okay?" His voice was low, as he searched my eyes, for any sign of hes
Sienna;" I can't," Adams whispered, his breath fanning my cheeks, and I felt goosebumps all over my body." I can't leave you alone, Sienna. I won't do that anymore," he breathed, his eyes holding me in place. I couldn't move, nor react. I was frozen in place, well, except for the frantic beat of my heart and the fast rise and fall of my chest." You always--always push me away. And I have tried to stay away from you, believe me I have tried so fuckin hard. But tell me, what is the essence of our marriage if I am bound to stay out of your way, huh? Do you even consider how hard this would be for me?"How hard it was for him!? Is he being for real right now!?I was trying so damn hard to ignore his hands on my lower back, but it proved futile. If he could hear the loud thumping of my heart, he didn't indicate." Why--why would I care about that?" I finally found my voice, but it was low, barely above a whisper, " You--you married me against my will, Adams. You manipulated me into thi
Chapter 25 They all stared at me like I was some sort of alien, while my horrific eyes stared back at them. What the hell were they doing here in the first place? The hunger in me quickly dissipated, a I suddenly wanted to be anywhere but here at this point. " What is this, Adams?" I wrenched his hands away from him, sounding too pissed. His eyes was calm. A contrast to how I was feeling at the moment. " What is going on?" A voice asked, sounding curious but I could detect the pissed off tone in it, " Why is your wife refusing to come join us for breakfast, Adams?" I whipped my head to stare at who had spoken and locked eyes with an elderly man-- probably in his forties. His eyes pierced through mine as I stared. I was right. But I could detect a hint of amusement on them. " Maybe she isn't feeling too well... Are you Okay, Sienna?" What...? What was she doing here? My eyes met Lisa's and I was momentarily stunned. Hold on a moment...What was she doing here, and w