BANGWith a loud bang, the jolting stopped and so did we all.“What happened??” I murmured to myself feeling extremely dizzy after the shake, forgetting about the other people present in the elevator with me.Until an anxious cry resonated in the elevator.“Elsa…”BOOMI finally found the source of the cry in the dim light, it was Derek, he was kneeling beside the faint figure of Elsa.Seriously??Is that woman made of flowers??I shook my head in disbelief as I watched the old lover patting his lady’s cheek and trying to wake her up.“Elsa…Are you fine??”“She has lost her consciousness, Mr. Shepherd.” Fed up from their caring scenes, I pointed out the truth and finally, Derek stopped.His eyes landed on me in the darkest and most intense way.I raised my brow in questioning at him.Did I say something wrong??With a glare, he stood from his place and pressed the emergency button, he then took out his phone and before he would start cursing, I informed him beforehand.“There would b
DEREK POV :PAAThe slap from Amy stopped the disaster I was trying to make unintentionally.I don’t know why, why I always lost myself when I see Amy with another man, especially Tom Garner.That man has slowly become the pain in a**.Not by just being with Amy, instead, he has started to take away some of my partners and has expanded his business with them.Although I have no problem with those people licking his feet instead of mine, but that boy has just shown the courage to compete with me.Which was admirable though.And If I won’t stop him at the time, he would definitely get above me, which I could never afford.And now Amy’s resignation, it just exploded my mind in the worst way possible.“Whore??You just called me a whore, Derek Shepherd !!”Amy looked hurt and madly furious at the worst choice of my words.“I…” I began hesitatingly, knowing well I have crossed all the lines today.“I will send another resignation letter and you have to approve it,” She poked her finger in
“Amy??” I let out a surprised cry when Amy held my face and kissed me passionately.This wasn’t supposed to happen at all, I was here to make up for my fault, not for making out in my car.It was totally unbelievable the way Amy was eating me out, I couldn’t digest the sudden change in her behavior.Hence, I again called her out in a bold hoarse voice.“Amy !!”She stopped, and looked up at me, her hair all scattered around her face in a mess but still she looked fabulous.That woman always looked fabulous to me, no matter if she dressed gracefully or not.“Isn’t this what you want, Derek??Aren’t you desperate to get inside me??Come on, I am giving you myself tonight…Take me…”Her offer was tempting and for a moment I seriously considered it but then again, my morals interfere.I was here to apologize and talk out the things between us, not to take her in my car.Although I won’t mind taking her in my car in a quickie, but we needed to talk first.“Amy, but…” I started when her fin
SHEPHERD VILLA :“Isn’t this what you want, Derek??Aren’t you desperate to get inside me??Come on, I am giving you myself tonight…Take me…”Amy’s breathless voice surrounded the whole living room and then came mine, same as breathless as hers.“I want you…”BOOMI paused, and waited with bated breath, where’s Amy’s name??Then the slick voice of our tongues colliding and the skin slapping against each other echoed making us all flush in unison.Everyone has turned red from shame but still, they all kept the posture of being a stern noble man.“What nonsense is this??”My father demanded furiously.“Who is this woman Derek?? Tell us…” Uncle Dylan demanded firmly while I just sneered, “Why don’t you ask about this from the person who has sent you this clip?”My counterattack didn’t seem to sit well, as Uncle Dylan frowned in pure disgust.Huh, now he is disgusted by Lila.Seriously??“That shameless woman did this deliberately, I know well…” My Grandpa joined in and I tried to contro
AMY POV :“I am sorry, I can’t save you.”The man spoke and then I felt his arms loosen around me and I fell right into the pool.SPLASH“CUT.”A yell came and immediately I was pulled out of the pool all drenched.“How did it go??” I looked at my director, and he gave me a disapproving look.“You have to show emotions, Amy,This is a betrayal, your face should show the shock of betrayal, not the fear of getting drowned…Put in some more emotions, we’re going for another take…”He announced and multiple sighs sounded in the air making me distressed.“It’s fine, you will do fine…” Tom came from behind and taking a towel he started to pat dry my hair.“This is the sixteenth shot, I am going to get a fever after this, not a perfect shot…” I told him discouragingly and he sighed.“Amy, let go of your past…” He said with seriousness and I paused, not understanding the meanings behind his words fully.“He got engaged, and since then you looked bothered.” Tom pointed out, making me nervous i
DEREK POV :“The new emerging star Amy Hood…” I read the headline with a bitter heart and then gulped down a mouth full of whiskey even when the day had just begun.A week ago, there was a success party for Amy’s very first project which was as usually sponsored by Tom Garner, his agency introduced the new face which is Amy.And he owns the production house too.And what's the most hilarious thing in the headline, the picture attached of hers in which I could see how bold has she become with the choice of her dress.Since when she became that bold, huh??BAMAngrily, I put the glass down on my desk, I have started to hate my life day by day.There is no fun, just struggles, and torture.I don’t know if I had ever smiled with contentment since Amy left.I never knew Amy’s disappearance would disappear my happiness too, I was careless, carefree, and a stupid pervert with her.Actually, I could be anything with her.There was no judgment at all, never was.And that’s the reason why I was
“You should be slowing down now.” I waved to the bartender and soon he came for my service.“Whiskey, please…” I ordered and nodding his head, he enthusiastically made my glass and placed it in front of me.Taking my seat, I tilted my head towards Amy, who hadn't spoken to me, yet and to fill me with more rage, she deliberately gulped down another glass of wine without a pause.BOOM“Another one…” She demanded and I frowned.“You might slow this down, Amy…” Keeping my hand over hers, I tried to make her acknowledge me.“Mr. Shepherd, I am free to drink how much I want…” She batted her lashes with fake respect for me as she skillfully pulled her hand out from under mine.Where, a second before I was furious at her, now, at this moment, I couldn’t show my anger at all.It seemed like her one look had taken away all the anger from inside me.“Yes, you are, but don’t forget a scandal could be a big disadvantage as you have just started your career…”I told her with a smile, my words were
AMY POV :“No, I won’t change my heart.”Tom looked at me skeptically, and I sighed in disappointment.Ok, I accept I do not sound convincing, but I am serious this time.“Amy, there is no rush…As fast as success comes, it goes the fastest way…You just have to be careful about this man, I don’t trust him at all…”Tom laid out all his worries in front of me and I agreed with each word he had said.“Neither do I…” I said in his favor and he looked slightly satisfied with me.“If there would be any Shepherd again, I won’t stay at the party,I will leave as soon as he gets into my view, ok??”I tried to calm Tom, after all, what Derek did today had gathered many curious and questionable gazes on me.After this, I won’t let Derek harm my career, nor my life.He has moved on with Elsa, and so should I.“Fine…” Tom let out a stressful sigh, but then his face returned to his calmness, bringing me back to ease.“So, when are we going to begin the new project??” I asked him to drift his mind
DEREK POV :Eric’s deception was easy to get caught, the moment he asked me to make a choice I knew he wouldn’t let us go.I could see the blood in his eyes, he wouldn't be at ease until he painted us all in red.With his men escorting the staff, I took the golden chance to attack him.My unexpected move made him bewildered, the first thing I did was to kick away his gun.“Close the door, Amy,” I commanded, in case his men returned to help him.Amy did as I told her.“You shouldn’t have done that, Derek…” Eric scowled as he attacked back at me, his punches flew in the air and when they hit my body, it was bloody painful.“Surrender, Eric, nothing will change between us, I promise.You will remain my brother, Eric Shepherd.”During our struggle, I tried to calm him down.“I am no Shepherd,I hate this name, I am Carson Dexter.”He acted crazily, throwing me away from him and then picking up the gun.CLICK“He made me like this,It was his fault.” He pointed the gun straight at the Gran
Before he would pull the trigger his father shouted in defeat.“I’ll bring everything, everything that you need, Eric.”Eric was smiling at his victory when all of a sudden Derek’s father hinted at the man and he stepped out of the crowd with a gun.“Now.” His father yelled and the shot was fired.BAM“Ahh…” The screeches of fear filled the atmosphere. As I looked up, I realized that the man who had stepped out had been shot by one of Eric’s men, while another person got shot in the wheelchair.“Viola…” Derek’s father leaped towards his wife when he was held by Eric’s men.“I told you father, ladies first.” Clenching his jaw, Eric seethed without a single remorse of killing his shooting his own mother.“If I could shoot my own mother you all have no idea what I could do to you all?” He threatened the whole staff and they cornered, with dread in their eyes while I remained on the ground, overwhelmed by all the disaster happening around me.Derek, where are you?****CLICK“Little broth
DEREK POV :“I killed his lover.”BOOMThat gunshot broke the barrier of my patience and I spoke out impassively.“Eric…”There was silence at the other end and then a mocking laugh came.“Hah, my sweet little brother,You still act impulsively, Deriee…”Eric spoke in wit.“Let everyone go, Eric, since when did you become a murderer?” I questioned, overwhelmed by the information of the massacre he created at the Shepherd Villa.“Murderer??What about Grandpa and Dad, who murdered my childhood together, my happiness, Derek?”His question made me avert my eyes at my father.I know their expectations were too high for Eric, and they tried their best to change Eric into a perfect candidate for Shepherd Corporation heir, but sadly he failed.Or they failed I guess.“What do you want, Eric, I’ll give you everything…” I made an offer.“Everything, Derek?” He asked to confirm.“Yes, everything…” I agreed instantly.“Good, send father with the approval letter of converting all the shares under
AMY POV :“Wake up, sweetie, we’re home…”I was in a dark place when a voice and a pat muddled with my mind.“Hmm…” With a groan, I opened my sleepy eyes and instantly sat up in fright.“You…” With my back hit hard, I realized I was trapped in a car with Carson.How? Wasn’t I sleeping in Derek’s bed?Where is he?My panic started to rise when he smiled.“I left a note for your fiance, Don’t worry, he’ll come soon.”With shallow breaths I watched him, he sat calmly and groomed.I looked around to get an idea of my location but I found nothing.SCREECHAt last, the car stopped and Carson stepped out of it, and then pulled me out with him.“Ah.” The daylight hit my face making me squeal for a moment, When I opened my eyes fully I saw the villa in front of me.“Shepherd Villa?” I gasped.“Clear the way.” Unbothered by my struggles, Carson held my arm tightly and then pulled me roughly inside.As soon as the guards saw him entering with force, they charged at him, but very soon they were a
ONE YEAR LATER“Loss??” I looked at the Manager in shock. Were my decisions proved to be wrong?“Those people faked their qualifications, they were never qualified for this job Sir.”THUDI sat in my chair, lots of words, and thoughts.“What about the loan we took?” I inquired.“We have a deadline in a week,” He informed me.A week…So, we have a week to go bankrupt.“Hah…”I laughed at my misery, Since childhood, I was getting prepared to handle all the business issues, yet I failed in just a year.I did such a terrible job,It’s a shame for me.****“What’s the progress, son?” Grandpa asked at the dining table and I gave him the fake conclusion.“We’re having some issues, but we’ll be fine Grandpa.”“Great, my Eric could never make any mistake.” He spoke proudly while I sat silent, drowned in my own failure.****“Be strong, brother, I am going to visit you in a few days.” Derek tried to encourage me but I was too occupied in my disaster.After disconnecting his call, I called Elsa.
ERIC SHEPHERD :Seven Years Old“Leave me alone, Deriee,” I growled unhappily.While I was here studying madly, and doing multiple activities, my twin brother, Derek got the chance to walk around free and eat ice cream.His continuous offer to me made me want to take a bite of ice cream too.“Eriee,” He teased me.“Fine, one bite I’ll take and just one race.” Closing my book softly, I told him.“On your mark, get, set, go.”Derek started to run away and I chased after him. Whenever we raced there was no winner or loser, we always got into a tie.Even today it would happen the same way if Grandpa hadn't returned home early.“Eric.” At his one call, I stood straight, panic rising in my heart.“I win… I win…” Derek jumped happily while my heart dropped with each step Grandpa was taking toward me.“Is this the way an heir should be, hmm?Look at yourself Eric,” He scolded me and I lowered my head further in shame.“I’m sorry, Grandpa,” I apologized quickly.“Get back to studying.” He orde
“A child needs a father,I won't let that kid experience the life I had, Derek.I could never be that cruel."Amy spoke irrelevantly making me frown deeper."We'll talk about this in the morning, Amy,I already had enough for today."I groan in response all ready to leave the room and end this stupid topic when her words halted my steps."Drop me back to my home, Derek,Knowing this place belongs to someone else in your life, I can't stay here, Derek..."That was it, her words literally boiled my blood.Can't she see that everything I have belongs to only one person, that's her.Can't she see??"You’re my f**king fiance that doesn’t allow you to give me away to others…I am not a f**king toy, I am a human with a heart and it will always belong to you, I belong to you, Amy.I Love you, Damn it,and I will never allow you to walk away from me or push me to someone else.I know I made a few mistakes in the past and hurt you badly, but God, can't you see I'm trying my best to change every
DEREK POV :Amy’s behavior outside was totally unexpected, and what’s more unexpected is her ignorance regarding her actions.What had happened to her?I thought this trauma won’t harm anyone but looking at Amy now, I felt frightened by her appearance.What if she harms someone else too?The man called her “MadWoman” and she didn’t show any response to it.Has her mind gone numb?I felt fully helpless in this situation, I don’t have any idea what to do.Knowing that my own brother has done this to my lover hurts me f**king bad.Why?Why did Eric harm Amy?She has no relation with him at all.Why, Eric? Why?“Amy…Derek…Dear, what’s this noise outside?” Amy’s mother came rushing, worry written all over her face.Amy remained pale and unresponsive to her when I wisely held her arm breaking her trance.“Oh, we just revealed our relationship status to the paparazzi, they were congratulating us…” I made up a lie.“Oh, that’s such a good news,My dear, Amy…”Unknown to Amy's lack of emotio
AMY POV :The peace in my heart matched the peace on the man’s face beside me.Derek slept peacefully and I watched him in fascination. This man could never look dull, although I know he’s exhausted but this peace on his face, his charisma could never let his charm fall off.GOD !!I sighed in admiration while caressing his face.The scruff on his face rubbed roughly at the palm of my hand but I didn't mind, it gave me the console I needed the most.I had no idea for how long I watched him until the room started to get dark giving me the indication of the night.Pulling Derek away from me gently, I stood up to look for the switch but as I was bound with the IV in my hand I couldn’t move around much.Thinking wisely I pressed the button to call for a nurse.The moonlight fell in the room and I felt attracted towards it.Without knowing, I headed for the vast window and looked outside, as I had expected it was full moon and the moonlight created a melancholic mood that swept over all th