“Oh, here you are…”My mother exclaimed in relief when she saw me standing safe and alive at the door.“How’s your headache, now, Amy, dear?” She caressed my hair as she asked softly and then led me to the sofa.Headache? Me?“Last night when son Derek called me, I was so worried for you but knowing that he would take care of you, I felt calmed…”My mother again started high praises for Derek and I suppressed the urge to roll my eyes.“Mother, please, stop calling him “son” he is my boss,” I told my mother unhappily and she gave me a strange look.“He is the one who asked me to call him “son” because he’s just like my child, Amy…” My mother spoke innocently.How easily Derek could trap someone with his sweetness.BRAVO !!“So, then should I consider him a “Brother” mother?” I was just pointing out a fact when my mother seemed to agree to it giving me a huge thunder shock.“No… He isn’t my brother,” I snapped with the realization of what we did and his mark inside my belly.Everything
Unknowingly, I wrapped my arm around my belly protectively, “He can’t… He won’t…” I started to stutter in worry.“But what if he does, Amy? You have to think carefully before taking any action.You do have an idea from which family he belongs, he could crush you and your child if he wants to…”Elle spoke the bitter truth and I flinched from its sharpness.“Elle, please, he won’t treat me like this, he’s a good guy…” I tried to play it cool but deep inside my nerves were panicking at that rare possibility.What if it was an illusion of a good and sweet boy that Derek showed me?What if he turned out to be the same as Elle has portrayed?“Amy… I didn’t mean to worry you, fool…” Keeping back the platter, Elle held my hands and pulled me into her embrace.She must have sensed the trembling of my body.“Listen, you should look for signs if you need to be sure about him.” She held my face as she advised.“Signs??” I asked her puzzled and she gave me a sheepish smile.What are the signs??**
“And here, we got the heartbeat…” The doctor informed me and instantly my ears filled with a loud weird sound.SWOOSH … SWOOSHMy lips curled in a deep smile while my eyes started to fill with joyful tears.I wonder how Derek would respond to his child’s heartbeat.I was in perplexed.“First child?” The doctor raised her brow with a knowing smile and I nodded with my eyes blurred.She handed me a few tissues making me realize that I am crying.I thanked her with gratitude.“Here, Let me show you the child…” She turned the monitor towards my face and then started pointing at my baby’s limbs making each and every moment for me more blissful and emotional.“Would you like to have a picture?” She asked politely and instantly I nodded my head.“Yes, please…”****“Where should I put it??” I looked around Derek’s room, I had no idea where to keep the scan picture for him to see?In his wardrobe?NOIn the bedside drawer?NOUnder his pillow?YesWhen we would be together, I would take out t
DEREK POV:Have you ever experienced the pain of someone taking away your heart right in front of your eyes when you’re in full consciousness?NO?Well, I just had.I never knew that there were still some emotions left in my heart that would give me a heartache like this.I thought the worst thing of my life would be experiencing my twin brother’s death, but no, seeing Amy covered in blood was more than scarier.I could feel my whole heart twisting in unbearable pain from the fear of losing her.No, I can't lose her.As I reached her, the crowd started to appear around us and instantly I called the ambulance and then held her lifeless body in my arms.“Amy??” I tried to pat her face lightly, she couldn’t leave me, not at this crucial moment.I needed to make up for the past, and the things I did. I want to give her an explanation of all the things I did.I want her to understand.She can't leave me on a sour note like this.DAMN ITShe’s the only thing in my life with whom I felt happ
AMY POV:BEEP … BEEPThe constant noise around me irritated my nerves. I shook my head in frustration trying to get rid of this unfamiliar noise from my ears, but it remained there and got louder with each second.“Arghh…”Finally, with all my courage I was able to open my eyes and as soon as my senses came into place I felt a terrible pain in my abdomen which made me whimper loudly.“Amy?” I heard an exclamation from near me and then the lights flickered open blinding me momentarily.My hand felt too weak to move as I tried to shield my eyes.What happened?A tall figure leaned on me, inspecting me with his silent stare, I blinked as my eyes got relaxed and finally I took in the face of the man, I was expecting the least to see.DEREK SHEPHERDAnd I frowned from the confusion.Why is he here?What happened to me?And where am I?I tried to open my mouth but it was too dry and sour.Watching my struggles, Derek moved away and then the next second I felt his lips on mine, pressing soft
“NO…”He firmly refused and before another argument would begin, he held my hand in his stopping the unsaid protest midway.“I am deeply sorry for your loss, I could do anything, Amy… But, I can’t let you go… No…You’re angry that is the mere reason you want this…Ask your heart, if you don’t want me…”His sweet talk was again meddling with my mind and then his hand slowly caressed my cheek, I didn’t need to say it.He saw clearly how much he influenced me.Even if it’s physically, it’s just him I want.But, his betrayal…“No, Derek…This relationship would only hurt us both further…Please, let me go…”I requested as sweetly as I could.I don’t want him around me anymore, his existence reminded me about my loss even later it gave me comfort but that dull pain remained in my heart.“First you get better, then we’ll talk about this.”Just like this, he dismissed the topic.I could’ve argued further but knowing that this would only end with his dominance over me, I chose to remain quiet
Composing my surging emotions, I slightly pushed him away from me.“Should we make a toast?” Without meeting his gaze, I walked towards the wine cellar, pulled out the bottle, and set the glasses for us while Derek watched me silently.Smoothly I filled the glasses and then walked over to him.“Here…” He looked at me stunned for a moment and then finally returned to his senses when I said aloud.“For the new beginning.” I made a toast.Our glasses clinked together.CLINKI took a huge gulp, it burned my throat but it was good, drinking wine after such a long time felt extremely weird yet ravenous.“And what about you, would you like to make any toast?” I asked him sweetly.His gaze met mine, and there was a cold chill in the air around us when I thought he would just shrug off, he opened his mouth making my heartbeat accelerate.“Amy…” He looked hesitant and somehow I got a bad feeling about it.Waving my hand. I took the glass of wine from his hand and wisely changed the topic.“Let’
Derek stood at the gate with a dark face.For a brief moment, I just stared at him in disbelief, no, this couldn’t be real.He couldn’t be here…How does he even know about me being here??He took a step forward and instantly, I stepped back from him in fear. There was a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach and soon my muscles started to clench making my legs jelly and I stumbled back.“Ah…”Instead of pouncing on me in anger, or becoming a hero by saving me from the fall, this time, Derek did none.He remained at his place standing like a Greek God, while I, as his low servant sat on the ground flinching from the pain tremendously.His eyes swept over me and I could see the blood padding at the corner of his eyes.“Get up…” He commanded, even though I was frowning in pain, he didn’t care, his command was firm and strong.I know he’s holding back his anger.Swallowing the immense pain in my foot, I stood up with difficulty.“How… How come you’re here??” I asked, startled.And he s
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