The air between us seemed to get tense as Miss Mills stared at me, and I stared at Derek while Derek stared at nobody, and very calmly picked up his cutlery to begin his lunch.BRAVO !!Giving me an unpleasing look, Miss Mills stomped away from the table.I looked around the table at other people who looked at me with slight pity.Why do I get the feeling that I am being used as a scapegoat??Derek stayed quiet and calm the whole time, and with the little chat on the table I realized that Sam is the half partner of the project Derek was supposed to sign on this trip.Till now the accounts they have provided have satisfied Derek and in a few days they would lock the deal.With the corner of my eyes, I noticed that Sam came in the same age circle as Derek or I would say a bit younger than him.He looked careless, carefree and a flirtatious man.I avoided his stare all the time until we finished the lunch and stood up to leave.“Miss Hood, can we have a minute, please?” He asked politely
In the evening, I was completely occupied by the work handed by Derek.Apparently, he didn’t seem pleased by the notes I took, he kept double-checking them thinking that I had made a mistake.While I kept assuring him that’s not the case.But somehow, he kept finding mistakes in each and every word I have written.And if that’s not enough, he then started his schedule on the bullet speed again, and I couldn’t help but frown as I kept scribbling them on the paper.This man has scheduled each minute of his upcoming days and I wonder if he has forgotten to add his bathroom breaks in between.KNOCK … KNOCKJust as we were halfway to his schedule, the door knocked and before I could get on my feet, Derek was at the door.CLICKHe opened the door and the man’s smile at the door dropped instantly.“Miss Hood??” Sam arched his brow while his eyes tried to inspect the room but Derek’s body apparently covered his sight to get through me.“Miss Hood has got the flu, I’m afraid she won’t be able
The next two days were exhausting, Derek finally signed the deal with Sam and his partner, and sadly, my designs were still hanging in the middle.In these four days, I never stepped out of this hotel.Not even my body allows me to roam around the city and explore it.Day by Day, I am getting nauseous and tired.Whenever I would see Sam, Derek would come over as a shield and whenever we got bumped into Miss Mills he would make me his shield.I don’t know if I should laugh or cry at my luck.Nothing seems to be in my control.THUD“Arghhh…” Angrily I broke the tip of the pencil and then threw it away.I don’t understand what I am missing in my designs, I have no idea what to do.BAMI slammed the glass of water and then started to look for something cold to drink in the fridge.My heart is burning vigorously.I found a box of juice and pulled it out completely unknown by a dark presence behind me.“What the f….”BAMI dropped the box at the counter as I touched my thumping heart trying
“Arghhh…”After my third attempt at pulling up the zip, I gave up completely.Derek bought me an off-shoulder cream-colored elegant gown, but the problem is at the back where I am not able to close the zipper properly on my own.Exhausted, I went to the connecting door while holding the dress up with my both hands.BAM … BAMI kicked at the door.“Mr. Shepherd … Mr. Shepherd…”Just after a few moments, the door opened, and at the other end stood the glorious boss of mine, Derek Shepherd looking dapper as usual.I was captivated by his beauty and didn’t notice that he too was checking me out apparently.When I met his eyes I finally realized I was caught and so was he...BRAVO !!His brows knitted showing the tense intensity in his eyes as he spoke, “Miss Hood, I don’t have time for this now, maybe later…”The way his eyes squinted at me, I realized he took my intentions the wrong way.IDIOT !!“This couldn’t wait later, zip me up,” I snapped but then realizing my helpless status, I ad
“What am I supposed to do?” Once gathered around the dancers, I looked at Sam with a blank mind.He gave me a smirk and then hopped.I looked around, and everyone was hopping and then exchanging their partner while spinning around.I looked down at myself, kicking my heels away, I pulled my gown up and joined them.We hopped, we laughed, hooking our arms around the male partners we circled.HA ... HA ...I laughed as butterflies tickled my stomach and I was literally flying between the two men.Not caring about my gown or my posture, I dance happily and freely.CLAP … CLAPThe dance finished and the guests gave a huge round of applause to the group of young dancers.In the hall, where everyone was standing with pleasant smiles on their face there was only one person with an expression as hard as stone.Derek gave me a death stare which I am used to this whole week.Ignoring his snobbish behavior, I went in search of my heels whom I threw away carelessly while I was dancing.“Here…”Sa
“I’m very well aware of my position in Derek’s life, you don’t need to remind me, Miss Mills…”As calmly as possible, I tried to respond but I knew somewhere on my face it was reflected that I didn’t like her comment about me at all.And it was good, she should know her limits.Even if she owned billions of people, she didn’t own me at all.Not yet, not ever.“Glad to hear this…” She responded more sarcastically and I tried to not scoff at her face.And just as I finished my dinner, and attempted to leave, out of nowhere, a waiter appeared with dessert and I looked at him, puzzled.“I didn’t order this,” I told him politely but still he placed it in front of me.“I ordered it for you…” Miss Mills spoke and I looked at her in suspicion.“I know my behavior was rude towards you, accept this as my apology, Miss Hood…” Out of the blue, her tone changes into sensible from sarcastic.I looked at her dumbfounded, when she added, “Please.”And having no choice, I held the spoon and took the f
Time spent by, or moments, I had no idea.In the haze, I tried to focus on the surroundings but I couldn’t make out properly no matter how hard I tried.Giving up, I closed my eyes.Waiting for the worst.CLICKI heard footsteps but I didn’t have the courage to open my eyes, nor did I hear the chaos happening outside until I felt something crashing heavily near my ear bringing back my senses.PAA“Amy??” Startled, I sat up with burning pain in my cheek, and there I saw the man in the flesh, my knight, Derek Shepherd.“Amy…” He called out, looking anxiously but I couldn’t respond. I was too weak and the burning in my cheek started to tingle my skin.And making it worse, Derek started to pat the same place.“Talk to me… What’s wrong??”I frowned and tried to open my mouth…“H…E…L…P”Just four letters, and then I was spun in the wind directly into a warm embrace.And then everything around me started to move.“Ahh… No…” I heard a growl and then a loud kick which didn’t take away the warm
Before he could lean any further, with my small left strength, I pushed him away from me.BOOM“Yes, I’m not…” I told him firmly as I sat up while pulling the sheets higher on my body.He gave me a stunned look, and then taking the other half of the sheet, he covered his erection making me secretly sigh in relief.“Are you sure that Lila drugged you?” Derek questioned getting serious.“Yes,” I replied with the same seriousness.“F**k… How dare she!!” He growled, anger evident in his voice as well as disbelief.“She approached me last night at the dinner, and offered me dessert as an apology,” I told him honestly.“She talked with you??” He looked at me, stunned and I nodded my head.His pupils dilated and his body tensed as he questioned with a serious face, “What did she say?”I bit my lips in hesitation, should I tell him the truth?What harm could it cause?None, I guess…“She told me about her relationship with your uncle and the way your family rejected her due to her low status
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