“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
“I don’t think it could be…” Kim started to defy my orders when I gave him a mad glare.“Pack Up !!”Instantly he stopped, “I’ll see what I can do…” And then he disappeared from my sight allowing me to let out a breath of relief.Only a few minutes passed to my joy when Kim appeared again with a thin file and started reading from it, “You can’t walk away from this just like that…”“Why not??” I gave him a quizzical look.“Because apparently because of Clause No. 5.3, you are not allowed to cancel the shoot without any valid reason which should be regarding your health, something severe like brain hemorrhage, or a heart attack perhaps…”He read the clause with complete ease as though reading a menu for food.“There would be plenty for this…” I prompted, and Kim paused, then he turned the page with a dramatic flip.“Here, it should be 2 Million, dear…” He responded, making me pale in an instant.“Twice my pay??” I raised my brow in doubt.“Thrice…” Kim raised his three fingers making me
“Two weeks, why??” I asked not hiding my shock over it.“Actually, Dad needs me for some business,” He explained, not giving a relief to my heart.“But you are already handling his business…” I pointed out sternly, knowing well that I have no right to investigate him like this.“Yes… but…” Tom still seemed to explain to me about his actions when I stopped him with a sigh.“Tom… actually, I have no right to ask about your whereabouts,You could be anywhere you want to…”In which the reply came only a thoughtful sigh, “Oh.”“Yeah, I’ll see you after two weeks, then…” I told him with a sad smile, not knowing since when I started to get used to his company so much.“I’ll see you, Amy…” With a silent promise, he ended the call and my before dull mood reappeared.I just wish my upcoming days of shoots would go Derek proof…But since when my wish has come true, huh??****THE NEXT DAY“Why are we having lunch here??” I asked Kim, who has prepared me like a doll since the morning.“Because it
DEREK POV :The one thing that I didn’t expect from Amy was the huge stupidity and her frustration with me which led her to reach for the door lock without even realizing the consequences of it.CLICKMy heart leaped to my throat when she pulled the lock.Thankfully, it didn’t open.“What the hell are you doing??” Angrily, I pulled her hand back and then pressed her shoulders firmly into the seat, registering my anger at her and worries which clearly she couldn’t see because she just squirmed under me from terror instead of arguing with me.“I want to leave." She said hoarsely.Overwhelmed by my appearance and so did my confession at the lunch.I think so.After all, I am trying since she has gone. Just wish she could see it."Stop the car, Derek…” With a trembling voice, she ordered and I let out a sigh of relief.At least, she is not fighting.“I will, once we reach our destination…” My hand moved from her shoulder as I pulled back the hair from her face.Today, she wore a pink stra
AMY POV :There is going to start a long bickering with Derek but firstly I need to rest my feet because my heels were a killer.And As soon as I entered the room, I stood awestruck for a while.This isn’t just a room but a luxury suite, Did Kim book this for me?I thought absentmindedly.Well, why not??I am a rich woman, I can afford the luxury suite now, no??Confident in my worth, I got inside and started to explore luxury things.Exhausted by the tight dress, I pulled it out and then headed for a bath, I intended to soak myself but then decided to have a shower too.I dried my hair and put on my luxury bathrobe as I headed to the living room, singing loudly unknown by the other individual who was treating himself as HOME.“What the…” I gasped shocked when I found Derek at the mini bar sipping on his drink calmly.“Pardon my bluntness, but you’re a terrible singer…” He commented at which I loudly sneer with my eyes rolled heavily.“And you’re a terrible guest who serves himself wi
DEREK POV :“What will happen now??”My secretary asked in distress and I frowned from the pain.“Nothing, the event will remain…” I told her as I pulled back my hand which is now in a proper bandage, the reason why I didn’t ask for a doctor was because I knew this would create a scandal.For me, it could be no issue, but for Amy, it could ruin her career, hence, I decided to tolerate the pain but the sleep couldn’t come in such pain, it was just a disastrous excuse to bring Amy closer.I know she is guilty, and now she would listen to me for sure.My eyes went to the dress I kept safely on the sofa and instantly averted them so that my secretary won’t notice it at all.“I’ll make the preparations and let you know…” She stood and left like an obedient worker.I praised her professionalism, and just hoped she wouldn't leak my personal schedule to my family, otherwise, she would get fired too just like the others.****CLICKSlowly, I opened the door of the room, and then on my tiptoes
AMY POV :The only oxygen I was able to inhale was from the gasp of shock I got when I realized what Derek’s intentions were.My struggles started as soon as his lips captured mine, no, this shouldn’t be happening now.He has no right to kiss me now.I intended to fight with him but as soon as I was enveloped in his warmth, all my struggles vanished and so did my state of mind.I went numb, and my body submitted to his touch.Everything got erased momentarily, our past, his power, his arrogance, the heartbreak, everything, all that remained was him and his passionate kiss at the moment.As soon as he sucked my tongue an involuntary moan escaped my lips.“AH…”Giving him anticipation, his kiss turned deeper, as he intended to swallow me whole. I enjoyed each minute of this kiss, there was again the weird satisfaction of longing in his touch.I craved for more, and listening to my silent plea, he went down, his kisses, warm and wet covered my neck, and then slowly my chest.He devoured
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