AMY POV :TICK …The clock struck 3 and I sighed in worry, a whole hour has passed since I texted Derek.He missed breakfast, and so did the lunch, he disappeared like a ghost.I don’t know if my decision made him displeased or is it just work, but I am getting bothered by his disappearance.He must have informed me before leaving.CLICKThe door of my house unlocked and I held my breath in dread.Who could that be?Before I would stand on my ground, the sight of the man appeared and I let out my breath with ease.“Where have you been?”I questioned impulsively, and immediately shut my lips when I realized I am showing too evident concern for Derek which I shouldn’t have.Not so fast !!“Work…” Derek spoke in a dull tone.Maybe he’s tired.I didn’t dwell on the subject and started to prepare the table for him.“Go, and freshen up, I have cooked lunch for you.”I told him, my voice remained void of emotion, and he obeyed without making any argument.His silence and obedience made me di
DEREK POV :I could sense Amy’s struggling thoughts. I know it's difficult for her to make a decision of trusting me.Truly, how could she?The truth about last night was just at the tip of my tongue when her words crushed all my determinations.I was hell scared by Amy’s determination, will she truly finish everything between us in a flash over just one accident?Maybe Elsa was right, I shouldn’t reveal this to Amy.Also, she has given me her word, and I know well, she won’t reveal anything to her either.So there would be no fear of this secret getting disclosed out of a sudden, this will be buried forever in my heart.For now, I need to convince Amy to change her place, not only because of her mother but for her and her mother’s safety too.As now Grandpa has known the whole biodata of Amy, he would surely come after her to bribe her or threaten her.In any case, I want none of them for Amy.The farthest she stays away from them and closer to me, it is best for her.“What if…?”Amy
AMY POV :“Here…”I sensed Derek dropped his hand from my eyes and then stepped away from me.Curiously, I opened my eyes, what could be this surprise which would make me mad hmmm??BLINK … BLINKSlowly, I opened my eyes, and they soon dilated from the unexpected shock.A massive painting of mine was hung above my bed, I remembered it exactly, it was from the very first date Derek prepared for me.He put me into that sexy red silk dress, and how could I forget that giant pendant he gifted me that night?Did he still have it??I was mesmerized by the depth of the painting when two warm hands came around my neck and I saw the exquisite piece of diamond sparkling, blinding me momentarily.Absent-minded, I stepped back and bumped into Derek.BOOM“I can’t accept this…” I stuttered nervously.“But it's already yours…” He whispered in my ear as he put that sparkling necklace around my neck filling my heart with warmth.How could he still keep that diamond saved for me?I was too occupied wi
THE NEXT DAY“Such a lovely house it is, Amy…Did you buy it??”My mother’s eyes beamed in happiness as she looked around our newly furnished home, the biggest house of ours till now.“Yes, Mother, it’s all ours…” I told her and her smile widened but then after a moment, it dropped.“Did I put you in trouble again for this?” My mother gestured towards the house and I knew well what her concerns were.Thankfully, this time I’m not in debt to someone, but I should never forget that this house was given to me by Derek’s generosity.A man who was so eager to get in my pants, who has now completely vanished from my life.Today, it was supposed to be him bringing my mother here while I would take care of a few things at the house, but he unexpectedly disappeared and never showed up on time.At that crucial moment, when I was completely unaware of Derek’s absence, Tom appeared as my knight again and brought Mother over here.Although, at first I didn’t want to share my new address with Tom,
At the reminder of Tom, my eyes went to the entrance.I found only strangers' faces there, not Tom's.“Uhm… A friend of mine brought me here actually," I bit my lips, hoping to find him now but still, I didn’t get to see him at all.“For??” Mr. Carson raised his brow curiously.“For work-related," I killed his curiosity.“Work…” Mr. Carson gave me a deep look, and before I would introduce him to my profession, he knowingly said, “You’re an actress, and I might be the one you’re looking for, Miss Hood.”He spoke secretively.“You?” I asked, bewildered.“Oh, yes, I’ve been investing a few things here, and I might need a model for the advertisement, and except for a professional actress, who could do it better??”He let out his secretive thoughts which made me sigh in relief. I wonder why this man always talks so secretively, as though he talks about something else and means it the other way.“Hmm… For that, you must talk to my manager, Kim,He’s the one who handles my schedules…” I very
AT THE WEEKEND“Mr. Garner is here.”My hand paused as Mary informed me about Tom’s arrival, so finally, he got the time to show up, but at least he was better than Derek who hasn’t shown up till now.I nodded indifferently, as I continued to dig the soil for my plants.“Gardening, hmm…” An intrigued voice came after a while, and a sneer left my mouth as I continued to dig more, imagining the hole as his and Derek’s grave.Two Morons of my Life !!“I know you would be mad…Something came up that night, Amy…” Tom spoke with a shrug and angrily I turned to him.“Some Thing ??” I asked with a murderous glare while pointing the shovel straight at his face.“Oh…Calm down, Amy…” With a defensive yet frightened gesture, Tom pushed down the shovel from my hand gently.“I am calmed, completely…” I said in offense while pointing up the shovel again at him.“Yeah, it looked so,” He pointed out sarcastically, making me boil in rage.“Tom…” Without thinking, I pressed the shovel at his chest and
“Do you know him?” With my loud reaction, Tom appeared beside me in just a blink while Kim remained in praise for Carson Dexter.“I met him at that party…” I told him with a meaningful look and he flushed in embarrassment.Well, let bygones be bygones.“He offered me work that time, but his vibe…It felt kind of different…” I let out my unsettled thoughts.“Like negative?” Tom asked, concerned.“No…It’s more like a familiar one,Very familiar to Derek…” I replied to which Tom’s lips opened with a sigh only.“Oh.”“Oh?” I looked at Tom unhappily.“It’s all about Derek, Amy,You didn’t want him to be mad, correct?” Tom spoke invalidly, making me frown further.“Look, if you sign this,This will definitely make Derek mad, after all, you both are going to make things official soon.With this, you both would have to stay in the dark and show lots of patience and support.I know this must be tough for him, after all, he’s not used to compromising his things like this.So valid worry of you
In my blur vision, I saw a shadow roaming around my room, too quietly, too carefully.BLINK … BLINKClearing my sight, I tried to sit up and followed the shadow thinking it was Derek but as I reached the closet, I heard a loud THUDI paused, my stuff was being thrown, as though someone was looking for something.Instantly, my nerves hit and I rushed to get my phone. Clearly, it was not Derek but a thief.“AMY??”I was just halfway to my bed when I heard a scream, and then something hit my back brutally.THUDI fell on the bed with a strangled cry, as the next moment a shadow pressed me down on the bed while his gaze was fixed on the portrait gifted to me by Derek.His huge palm pressed on my face while the other pressed on my shoulder. I struggled, helpless under him when the cry came again.“Amy??”My struggle started to get worse when I felt the man’s hand loosening at my shoulder and reaching my neck, his fingers wrapped around my neck and then he gave me a squeeze.My eyes dilated
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