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
“Yes,”My voice came out way too hoarse than it should be, and instantly I cleared my throat to make my voice appear calmer.“The accountant, he asked me to hand this over to you,” I came up with an excuse about which I had already thought beforehand.“Keep it at the table, please,” Derek’s voice was low and weak, and as he spoke from above the flair of stairs his voice appeared too shallow which somehow made me feel concerned for him.With a few steps, I reached the table and placed the envelope at the top of it, and then turned to leave with Derek’s cold attitude surrounding me.ONETWOTHREEJust three steps away and then something switched in my heart and I stopped, turned around, and climbed the stairs to reach him.BOOM“I can’t leave without knowing that you’re well, and don’t need anything,” I spoke out of my nature and waited for Derek to appear surprised or shocked but instead he remained calm.“I… I don’t feel fine, Amy…” He spoke like a broken child and it instantly tighte
TWO MONTHS LATER“Come on, Amy, be excited…” Tom held my shoulders and gave me a shake to wake my spirits up but I felt no joy, nor any excitement.Two months have passed since I last had a conversation with Derek in brief.After that day, he showed up at Miller agency a week later and stayed professional and workaholic, even with small matters discussion he would always take the help of the accountant who would deliver each message of his to me.I didn’t mind his indirect way of communication but somewhere it bothers me a lot.Whenever he would bump into me, he would walk away as though my existence meant nothing to him at all.It gave me a displeasing feeling but it hurts me too.Knowing well, that I did this to myself, it hurts bad.SIGH“Tom, there is something I would like to discuss with you.” I finally opened up.During these two months, I could see how good Tom is to me, and how much support he extends to me, hence, I should stop using his goodness for my benefit anymore.“No,
TOM’s POV :SCREECHI finally stopped the car and got down regardless of Amy’s unconscious body in it.I had poured a good amount of chloroform on my handkerchief to use on Amy.Since she refused my proposal, I had started brewing those ridiculous thoughts of kidnapping her and taking her away from everyone, especially that Shepherd.Amy didn’t know, but that night, I followed her, and seeing her going to Derek’s house with his password still known to her, I felt so jealous I couldn’t explain that feeling.Even when I gave away my heart to her, she still went to see Derek behind my back, why??Do I lack anything when it comes to her, huh??What more does she want now??Two months, for the last two f**king months, I was keeping a close eye on her, and I could tell how much she looked forward to going to Miller's agency and meeting Derek there.I couldn’t believe, Amy could be so heartless and shameful…Being engaged with me, she still thinks of Derek, how dare she !!And today, she dar
CLICKI didn’t realize when I fell asleep drunk until I heard a Click, which alerted my sleep, and instantly I was wide awake and on my heels to go after the shadow of Amy's.BOOMAs soon as I was out of the place, my head was hit hard by something and instantly, I lost my balance.“F**k…” Being drunk and heartbroken, the hit was like adding fuel to my rage.Angrily, I stood up and found Amy running away towards the sea."There is no way, you could escape...It's just You and Me, Amy..."I gave her the truth but she was stubborn to listen."Help...Help..."She started jumping foolishly, trying to signal others.But who are those others??Her childishness didn’t lighten my mood instead it just darkened my mood.“No one could save you from me,not even your lover."She looked horrified by my approach.But, I don't give a f**k as she has crumpled my emotions brutallyRecklessly, I pulled her back inside the house and threw her on the bed aggressively.“Do not move…”I warned her and the
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