“No,” I gave my blunt disapproval to the recent woman who joined the stage and Derek frowned badly.“Catherine’s figure is perfect for modeling, Amy,Look at her previous shoots, she looked great,” He handed me her portfolio to which I didn’t spare a single glance.“No.”My refusal remained the same and Derek groaned, displeased.“Is there something we should discuss before being neutral to those women auditioning for us?” He prompted and I immediately paled.So, he did notice my jealousy.ARGHH !!“How did you find them, first of all?” I asked straightly.“They treated me well here as a customer, and with a little chat someone told me about her past and then knowing well, that I could be a helping hand they provided me with their portfolio,And with your agency, I think it’s the best I could do.” He explained calmly, but that didn’t put my heart at ease.“For them or for me, hmm?” I inquired.“Huh, come on, Amy, are you being jealous now?Seriously??” He looked amused as he finally f
DEREK POV :Inviting, Horny and Naked Amy lay in my bed and I just watched her for hours while restraining my emotions to not take her this time.No, if this time she would need me in her bed I want her to be in her full senses not manipulated by the drug effect in her body.“Huh,” With my last cigarette crushing on the piles of other cigarette butts in an ashtray, I finally stood from my place and approached Amy slowly.I wanted to hop in the bed with her naked body pressed against mine, but knowing well the consequences of it, I decided to put my T-shirt on her.She was comatose at first, but when I held her closer she trembled from my touch and her brows twitched showing the discomfort on her face.“Sssh, sleep,” Patting her head, I caressed her hair softly to put her back to sleep because being this near to her I won’t be able to refrain myself from not taking her.And it would ruin all the efforts I was trying to make to get her back.No forcing this time, remember, Shepherd ??I
AMY POV :“Amy,” Derek’s acknowledgment for me was hoarse and filled with dread.I raised my brow and attempted to peek at what he was looking at when all of a sudden he slammed the door shut of his locker and then turned to me with a poker face.BOOM“Yes?” He inquired about my approach.“My clothes?” I asked and he nodded his head knowingly.“I’ll call the cleaners,” And with that, he turned his heels and headed for the phone.Very soon, my clothes returned, cleaned, and dried. I wore them hurriedly and then bid my goodbye to Derek but how could he let go of me so easily?“I could drop you, come,” He advised, and without my approval, he started to follow me.Seriously??“I have a car, Derek…” I raised my key for the explanation and he paused, looking embarrassed.“At least, I could see you off at the gate,” He recovered and I shook my head in refusal.“That won’t be necessary.”DINGLift appeared and I stepped in leaving Derek behind.“I’ll get in touch soon regarding the campaign i
“Is this it??”I looked at the apartment building in front of me and raised my brow in doubt at Derek.He shared the same emotions, as he tried to confirm the location with the address.“Hmm, yeah, it says the third floor, we need to go to the third floor.”With his command, we both took the stairs and went straight to the third floor.“Mr. Shepherd?Miss Hood?”A young man approached us, and we nodded our heads in acknowledgment.“Please come,” The man led us the way into his home, I guess, and then stopped making me more curious with each second.Afraid, I held Derek’s arm to stop him from following him further.Sensing my worry, he calmly took my hand in his embrace and then gave me the warmest smile, “Don’t worry.”Somehow his smile eased the worry in my heart and I looked at him in faith.“This is all I was able to do at such short notice,” The young guy stepped away showing us a small balcony, decorated beautifully with small shimmer lights all around it.There was nothing roman
DEREK POV :“It’s Uncle Dylan,” Elsa sounded anxious at the other end of the phone, and instantly dread filled my heart.Uncle Dylan has turned completely crazy these days before he was supposed to spend a few hours with Lila’s unconscious body, but now, since the doctor has informed him about her body’s functions giving up on her slowly.He has made the hospital his home, regardless of all the rage brewing in the heart of Grandpa, and also the attention of unknown sources which could ruin the image of the Shepherd Family.“I’m coming,” I responded immediately and without wasting a moment, I went for the house key given by the young guy, “An emergency appeared, shall I drop you off first?” I politely offered Amy, trying my best to avoid her eyes.After all, what I was just supposed to confess to her was the forever thing between us.And now, with just one phone call I got in a hurry to leave her, she has the full right to be mad at me, and I will explain everything to her but sadly no
“What time is it??” Uncle Dylan opened his dizzy eyes as soon as I pulled away the room's curtains.“Some time, close to lunch,” I told him as I handed him a cup of coffee and thankfully, he took it without an argument.“Why are you still here?” Uncle Dylan asked as he started to take small sips of coffee delighting my heart with relief.“I took off today,” I told him calmly as I scrutinized him carefully, sitting at the edge of the bed.“Why? Your lover didn’t die…” He scoffed in complete sarcasm which I didn’t mind.“I once saw her close to death, it was awful,” I confessed and his stare paused at me intensely.“Hmm, worse than losing,” He added and I couldn’t help but nod in agreement.“You shouldn’t be babysitting me, Derek, I am man enough to take care of myself,” Keeping the cup aside, Uncle Dylan finally stood up in his disheveled clothes and looked down at me for my obedience.But how could I give him the obedience that would bring bad news later?“Am I not even allowed to spe
AMY POV :“Too late,” I stared at my phone and sighed.I shouldn’t be troubled about Derek’s problem, but here I am, hell-worried, wide awake, struggling to make a decision to call him late at night, but then, again, I shouldn’t forget who called him suddenly.It was none other than Elsa, his very first, and old lover.What if my call bothers their intimate moment, huh??It’s not like Derek never touches her, I have seen them being carried away in front of my eyes.No matter how many times Derek explains his actions, I know well that his heart belongs to his first love.After all, it’s difficult to forget your first one, no??But then why were my thoughts and feelings regarding Tom weren’t that strong ??Even when Derek has hurt me multiple times, why does my heart still care for him more??ARGHHHFrustrated, I put down my phone and tried to sleep. No matter what, it wasn't my concern why Derek’s sudden departure happened, and what was happening in his family.I have zero concerns reg
SHATTERThe noise of glass shattered trembled my whole body, and I gaped in horror.“That Millers, I won’t spare them.” Tom roared and his eyes turned murderous.“They’ve already gotten what they deserve, Tom,” I tried to convince Tom, his aggressive side was terrifying me.“They should be,” He murmured sternly.“And what about that loan?Why you didn’t ask about this money to my father, he must have helped you, Amy,” Tom spoke in accusation and I shrugged in offense.“I couldn’t ask for his help, Tom,What must he be thinking about me??”I showed him my concern and finally, he stopped blabbering.“Fine, I’ll pay off all the debt you owed to Derek, and we could even buy his share in the Miller agency.In this way, he would be out and away from you, forever.”Without a single word from me, Tom made the decision to show his evident superiority over me.“No, Tom,This Miller Agency is my problem, I’ll handle it,You don’t need to give me your money, nor will I accept it.”Holding his han
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