“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
I was losing my senses with each second and then his words came hitting my nerves tremendously.“I did what was best for you, for us…Do you have any idea what my family could do to you??Don’t forget it was a child out of wedlock…That kid would always be labeled as a disgrace and nothing else…”His words were so rude, that they boiled lava of fury in my bones and the next moment, losing all my senses, I pounced on him like a mad woman.BOOMMy hands reached his neck and I scratched him wildly.He hissed in pain and the next moment, his hands captured my restless wrist while pushing me down in the seat.I started to wriggle in his hold, desperate to scratch his flesh with my nails.To feel his blood on my hands.I never felt the urge, the hunger for blood but with his cruel words for my child, I couldn’t help but turn into a complete monster.Why did I fall into his trap of being a charming, graceful, and considerate man?He was none of all.Nothing as he appeared.NOTHINGMy heart b
“Amy…Where are you, Amy??”The noises around me disturbed my sleep… I sat up in a completely unfamiliar place and then followed the voice, the closer I got the more familiar it felt to my ears.My mind clicked.That’s my mother !!“Mother…”“Amy?? Amy, where are you??” I reached the place and watched my mother standing with an anxious look, seeing her in her casual state. I sighed in relief.And then stepped towards her, but something between us stopped me from reaching her.“Mother…” Feeling panic, I yelled but she didn’t look at me. Instead, she kept looking around in worry, her eyes kept searching for me even when I was standing right in front of her within a distance.“You can’t fight me…” I heard another familiar tone and turned to look behind me, Derek stepped from the dark, and his face showed an evil smile.“Let me go…” I banged at the invisible wall which was trapping me here with him.“You’re mine…Only mine…” His voice echoed around me while I kept struggling to break the
DEREK POV:Freedom…One thing that I and Amy desperately want is Freedom.I want freedom from all the rules and restrictions that made me hurt her.And she wanted her freedom from me thinking that won’t hurt me.Such a dumb woman !!Can’t she see that her absence in my life would hurt me more?Maybe I am not very vocal with my feelings toward her.But how am I supposed to?When I myself was not aware of my true feelings toward her.This couldn’t be love, could it be??I highly doubt it.Being single for a long time, I have just gotten used to her company around me and her body…Maybe…SIGHLeaning back in the seat in distress, I pulled out my phone, my new villa didn’t have any cameras installed inside the house but only at the gate, and this would be the 100th time I checked it since I left the place.I know Amy is completely trapped there, but still, her abilities are something I can’t ignore at all.What if she was able to break down the door of the room?Although, I have left noth
AMY POV:I intended to not let my guard off around him.After struggling for the whole day, and then finally giving him a blow, at last, it fell on me that I stood no chance in front of him.As he said before, It was a losing game for me.I could never win over him.Never…He wanted my obedience, so I would give it to him in order to get my freedom while trying to keep my emotions intact.But, as soon as his mouth touched my skin, it gave me a burning sensation, not the one that would hurt me or burn me but something that literally made me a Goddess of Flames.The way he worshiped my body, it was difficult to tell that it was just an obsession he carried for me, NO…His obsession contained something more, something that made him gentle, then furious, and then loveable…His touch could send shivers to not only my body but my soul.Even when I want to deny that he has no right over me, I know the moment he touched me my body surrendered to him obediently.DAMN HIMHe knew it well and th
Seeing the shock on my face, Derek just smiled and then closed my open jaw.Very smoothly he returned to feeding me.“I can’t believe it…” I murmured, still shocked.“What’s there to not believe??” He looked slightly offended and hurriedly I explained, “The heir of the Shepherd Family wanted to be a Chef…It just felt a little unexpected.How did your parents react to this??Are they proud??”I asked stupidly and his brows furrowed, “They got the same silent reaction as yours actually…”After a moment he replied, making me swallow in embarrassment.“I’m sorry…” I murmured.“It’s fine, everyone reacted the same actually, no one really believes a man like me would be interested in becoming a chef…Like who will not love to be the Gracious CEO of Sepherd Corporation??And control the whole world, hmm??”He spoke nonchalantly, but I noticed the flash of sadness in his eyes.Isn’t he happy to be a CEO?Isn’t he happy to have power and control over everyone??“So, are you??” I asked curious
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