Chapter 1Sienna;"Fucking whore!""Slut!""You should be ashamed of yourself, fatty!" The words echoed around me, mingled with laughter and giggles, as I lay, shivering on the cold ground in the school cafeteria.It was the day everything in my life changed...well, not exactly, as I always knew I was not the most liked in the school, but hearing those words out loud was like raw eggs splashed on me.Literally.Shamefully disgusting.And that was how I felt. Filthy, and whatever word fits the context.His scent filled my senses, that musk-scented cologne I had come to love, and I saw his shoes as he came closer, "Please, Adams. I'm sorry. Please don't..Arghh!"The sole of his shiny Nike shoes stepped down on my palms, and he pressed down harder, "Keep this in mind, Sienna. One. You are worth absolutely nothing." I gasped, as something splashed on my face, and I could smell the disgusting fishy water."Two," Adams sneered, " You are useless and a disgrace to this school. And three, yo
Chapter 2Sienna;I let in a sharp intake of breath, and my eyes snapped open. Looking around, I discovered I was in a moving vehicle. Feeling something warm and soft against my cheeks, I blinked. A hand was on my hair, and fingers gently brushed my face.I sat up sharply, realizing I was resting on someone's lap. My eyes trailed up from the black pants to a toned chest, hidden beneath a black shirt, tight against his torso.My stomach churned, as I saw the face.Adams.The Adams Black. His eyes were closed. He was... Sleeping? "What..what..." I choked out, unable to form a coherent sentence. A familiar ringtone sounded from behind me, which I could recognize as mine.I grabbed my cell phone from the car seat, not wanting to dwell on how it, or I, rather, had gotten here in the first place."Hello?" My voice was shaky, matching the loud thump of my heart."I knew you could never be relied on!" My father's deep angry voice sounded from the other end, and I blinked, "You couldn't eve
Chapter 3. Sienna"What do you think you are doing? Let go of me, Adams." I tried to move away from him, but his hold on me was just so tight and firm."Please, Sienna," He held me so that I was looking directly into his eyes." I know an apology will not cut it...."My heart thumped loudly, and I moved my head away, but he held me in place, his voice firm, but soft, " Please just listen. I know there's nothing I can say or do right now to make up for everything I did in the past, but be rest assured that I will spend the rest of my life making amends. I am deeply sorry, Sienna. You do not have to believe it but I am." Scoffing loudly, I pretended like I didn't just hear him say that. He's sorry my ass.I stared at his eyes. Those same blue shades as my sons. They both had blue eyes. I felt a lump in my throat and I forced my eyes away. I refused to be reminded of those times when we sat together in the empty classroom. Those times we just sat, even without speaking. When it was j
Chapter 4WHITMORE HIGH SCHOOL Four Years Ago*********ADAMS BLACK;I ran my hands over my head as I sat on a desk in the empty classroom. She sat beside me, just like every other day, and we got to talk about random stuff.But today, I was a mess. Father had been so adamant about sending me abroad to study, which of course was a darned excuse just so he could do as he pleased.He had hurt her again last night. She cooked his favorite meal, and he flung the dish away, and a shard had cut her in the arm.As if that wasn't enough, he grabbed her into their room, amidst her screams and pleas.There was nothing I could do. It was like a regular occurrence in the house. I was the only child in the family. And my father, Nathan Black, CEO of Nikros Pharmaceuticals was a force to be reckoned with.One time I had threatened to call the police on him, and he'd threatened me back with a gun. Saying he would pull the trigger into my mother's skull before the police got there.That night was th
Chapter 5. ~ADAMS~ ~~~~ PRESENT TIME Seeing Sienna that way made my heart ache. I didn't realize her mother's condition was this critical when I hired a private investigator to stalk them. Don't get me wrong, but I needed to get as much information about her as possible to make my plan a success. And here we are. “I love her,” I had said, to reassure her mother she would be in good hands, but more because I wanted her to know. I wanted Sienna to know how fuckin important she was to me. Of course, she snapped her gaze away from me, and I noticed the way she clutched at her dress. I stared at her father, who stood at the side, with a confused look in his gaze. It took me a second to realize that he must be so shocked at the sudden declaration. For all they knew, Sienna and I didn't know each other before the wedding. Which made me wonder how he hadn't even bat an eyelid the moment I proposed a marriage. “You do not have to worry, Mr Fowler. Sienna and I have met in the past
CHAPTER 6. ADAMS; Sienna was breathing so hard, finding it hard to speak, and just like that, I found myself walking towards her. Her eyes snapped to mine first, and she hastily wiped her tears. The father turned as well, but I made my way straight to Sienna and held her by the arm softly. “Have you said your goodbyes?” I asked, but she just stared at me. Before she could pull my hands away, or reply, I turned to the father. “Sienna is my wife now, Mr. Fowler. Please, refrain from using such words on her. There is no way your own daughter will harbor ill intentions towards her mother.” I didn't give him a chance to speak. I stared at Sienna, “Ready to go?” She shook her head slowly, her eyes drifting between me and her…father. And then she said softly, “ I need to say goodbye to her.” I nodded and slowly released her arm, and she walked out of the ward. The calm expression on my face disappeared the moment she did, and my eyes slowly found their way to Mr. Fowler, who suddenly
Chapter 7 SIENNA; “We need to talk,” I said to Adams, the moment we got into the spacious living room. I was so exhausted. Seeing my mother hale and hearty again meant a whole lot to me. I never imagined…I mean I had always prayed for a day like this, but never imagined it would come this soon. Of course, I didn't forget that Adams had made it possible. Which I knew was his way of manipulating me into believing he was a changed soul. I was grateful for that. He was right there in the room with us, so he should know just how much it meant to me. Father, on the other hand, was a sore topic. So I won't talk about him yet. I watched Adams still for a moment, and then he nodded and said softly, “Sure, have a seat.” He gestured to a sofa, and I sat down, as I was too exhausted not to sit. I heaved a silent sigh of relief when he sat on a round-shaped sofa that was practically opposite where I sat. A glance at the living room tells he was living well. I stole a glance at him as wel
Chapter 8SIENNA;I slapped his hands away almost immediately.“I just need you to know I would do anything to gain back your trust,” he said, almost pleading.“You know what, Adams? Do us both a favor and never speak of this again. As I said, we should stay out of each other's way, to ensure a peaceful…. cooperation.”I turned my back on him, and thankfully, I saw the lady who welcomed us earlier, and she led me into a room.Something bugged me, though. When Dad told me I was getting married to a complete stranger, he mentioned that I would be traveling out of the country where he was based as well.I was ushered into a room. I thanked the old lady, who gave me a warm smile, and when the door closed after her, I tilted my head up to stop the tears from flowing.Of course, the room was a sight to behold. Extremely large and spacious, with a massive head propped to the far end of a wall. There was also a bath which was only separated by a thin frame of glass.Everything in here made me
ADAMS;I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my tie. The damn thing just wouldn't stay in place, and the thought of the event wasn't helping.It's been two days since the meeting with the board members. Two days after Lisa had proposed a rather funny....proposal.Truth be told, I had thought she was only bluffing, but thr more I thought about it, the more I could see reasons with her.Highlife Groups now has the investors I had toiled so much for, and it would be a major loss to me if I do not get back on my feet Of course this was only temporary. I do not plan on remaining engaged long enough. Especially not after the impromptu divorce....I stared at my reflection on tht mirror, wondering where she might be at this time.It hurts me so much that, after everything that happened between us, she had never for once regarded me nor our relationship the way I did.The thought of letting her go nauseates me, but there was nothing else I could do. I couldn't keep her caged in here, esp
Adam's POVI stepped out of the car almost impatiently. Heavens knew that I would rather be anywhere than here at athe moment. My head was all messed up, but my responsibilities awaits me.I could hear Lisa's heels as they crinkled on the marble floors after me. I didn't know why she had taken the time to be here, but I couldn't care less at this point.Members of the board were all seated round the enormous desk, by the time I got to the conference room, and the murmures erupted almost instantly.I halted in my steps when I caught a familiar face.Aunt?She seemed to heave a sigh of relief on seeing me, and just then, her words came rushing to my mind."You need to sit up and salvage this! You are in a very vulnerable position at this point, and the company as well is almost in ruin, as they're already planning to dismiss you. You know how easy they could manipulate that. You know they've all been waiting for this opportunity!"I shook my head off the thoughts and made my way to the
Adam's POVI stepped out of the car almost impatiently. Heavens knew that I would rather be anywhere than here at athe moment. My head was al messed up, but my responsibilities awaits me.I could hear Lisa's heels as they crinkled on the marble floors after me. I didn't know why she had taken the time to be here, but I couldn't care less at this point.Members of the board were all seated round the enormous desk, by the time I got to the conference room, and the murmures erupted almost instantly.I halted in my steps when I caught a familiar face.Aunt?She seemed to heave a sigh of relief on seeing me, and just then, her words came rushing to my mind."You need to sit up and salvage this! You are in a very vulnerable position at this point, and the company as well is almost in ruin, as they're already planning to dismiss you. You know how easy they could manipulate that. You know they've all been waiting for this opportunity!"I shook my head off the thoughts and made my way to the f
SIENNA'S POV;I was a mess by the time she was done speaking“ What do you want to do now?” She asked, reaching out to hold my hands.“ I need to leave,” I said, wiping the tears off my cheeks.She let out a breath, “ That is why you signed the papers.” “ Yes,” I nodded.“ I still don't get it though….how did he agree to this? He signed it right? Why? What was….the reason he held on to?”“ The news, Sasha. The same.... one you sent to me this morning. He never released that. He never told anyone about it. And now he thinks I did it.”"So....who did?" She asked, with a curious tone."I have no idea. I'm actually pissed that he would think so low of me. Why would I do that? What on earth do I have to gain from it?"Sasha rubbed my shoulders, "Don't let it bother you, Si. You have a lot to focus on right now."I shrugged as I stared out the living room, worried a bit that I hadn't heard the twin's voice for a while.“I'm sorry that this is such short notice, but I really need to leave t
Sienna;"How is this possible? A few weeks ago I would have sworn that man would do anything to keep you within his clutches. What changed, Sienna? Something definitely happened for him to have signed it ‘cause I doubt it was a moment of goodwill?"My heart clenched as her words resonated in me. The reason he had signed the papers was definitely not because he was doing me a favor. I could clearly recall the hurt in his gaze earlier.....I could recall the ferocious look in his eyes as he cornered me in the shower and ripped my blouse.....A shiver wracked through me, and of course, Sasha noticed immediately.“ Is that….are you crying?” She muttered incredulously, peering into my eyes.“ What? No!” I defended, as I wiped my eyes. Sasha's hands held my wrists, stopping me halfway as she stared at me with worry etched in her gaze.“ What happened?” Her voice was soft, and she held my shoulders. And just like that, the tears flowed down my cheeks. I couldn't control them anymore and jus
Chapter 87 (Draco)Anonymous POV; "What the hell do you think you are doing?" I yelled out frustratingly. Henry, my personal assistant, had a horrified look on his face as he stared at me and then at the girl who looked like she had just been deprived of her favorite snack. Instantly feeling the initial desires in me dissipate, I let out a huff and walked over to the wardrobe to grab a robe. " Leave us, please," I heard Heny instruct her calmly, and my brows furrowed, wondering why he was suing that tone on her. Disregarding the thought, and feeling utterly frustrated that I was also deprived of my satisfaction, I grabbed a bottle of wine from the cellar behind the wardrobe, opened it and rank directly from it. My feet found their way to my sofa, bath as the girl sashayed out of the room. " I expect to get an explanation from you, Henry. What the fuck is this? You of all people should know I do not take kindly to getting distracted whenever I am with..." " I am r
(Draco)Anonymous POV; "What the hell do you think you are doing?" I yelled out frustratingly. Henry, my personal assistant, had a horrified look on his face as he stared at me and then at the girl who looked like she had just been deprived of her favorite snack. Instantly feeling the initial desires in me dissipate, I let out a huff and walked over to the wardrobe to grab a robe. " Leave us, please," I heard Heny instruct her calmly, and my brows furrowed, wondering why he was suing that tone on her. Disregarding the thought, and feeling utterly frustrated that I was also deprived of my satisfaction, I grabbed a bottle of wine from the cellar behind the wardrobe, opened it and rank directly from it. My feet found their way to my sofa, bath as the girl sashayed out of the room. " I expect to get an explanation from you, Henry. What the fuck is this? You of all people should know I do not take kindly to getting distracted whenever I am with..." " I am really sorry
Adams; Few hours later, I was sat on an empty sofa, with a wide grin on my face. Sienna had left earlier; her friend, Sasha had called and as much as I had wanted to drive her, she had insisted on going alone. I didn't want to push it, especially not after what had just happened. For the first time since we got married, this was the closest we have gotten to a mere conversation. She might not have forgiven me now, but I knew we are making progress, and she was willing to listen to me. And for that, I was utterly grateful. A cough sounded behind me, pulling me out of my thoughts. I snapped my head up, only to find Henry standing in front of me with a wide grin on his face. "I can see someone is in a good mood." He chuckled. "You can say that again. How long have you been standing there?" I asked, as I stood, going over my desk to grab my keys. "Where are you going?" Henry asked with a raised brow. "What do you mean...I am heading home of course." I said, unsure on why he was a
Sienna;"I killed him," Adams said and I immediately recoiled from him, my mouth parted in shock as I moved back a bit."What did you say?" I blinked at him, wondering if I was already getting tipsy, attributing to hearing things that weren't even said.But the look in his eyes was firm, serious even."You...you killed your father?" I asked, dumbfounded, "Oh my God, Adams!"The irritation and confusion were clear in my tone as I stared at him. My thoughts were jumbled, making a mess in my mind as I tried to rationalize his words."It isn't something I am proud of, Si. Actually, I... you're the first person I'm telling this to. I am not saying this for you to feel pity for me. It would probably change your perspective of me, but I just want to be entirely open with you."My body moved on its own accord, and before I knew it, I had stood."No, Adams! You will not justify this. You shouldn't! What are you even saying?"He stood up after me, but I moved backward, causing him to stop in hi