“And that’s how that relationship ended…” Tom closed the topic of his breakup stories just like that.“Seriously, three breakups in two years…” I rolled my eyes at his doing, unimpressed.“I couldn’t really handle those models, you know…” He shrugged which made me roll my eyes at him again more evidently.“I couldn’t believe you’re single for four straight years,” I looked at him bewildered.“Yes, a strict vow of celibacy…” Quite Dramatically, Tom placed his hand on his heart and faked a vow.“Only if some beautiful lady wouldn’t have pounced on you…” I pointed out and immediately his lips broke into a huge smirk.“I won’t mind someone as beautiful as you…”“Why me? You would find someone more beautiful than me…” I said nonchalantly when his next words stunned me.“What about you???”About me??My heart race picked up, I thought he was considering me.My crush is considering me.OH MY GOD !!But then I realized he wasn’t considering but asking me about my relationships.OH, So Foolish
BEEPMy phone beeped and I received a text message from Derek telling me about his date night.From today, it will begin which means he won’t be seeing me until the weekend.That’s great in a way but I felt a little sad.Trying to suppress that weird emotions surge I decided to visit Tom again.With him, I could take out all my worries and feel light and calm.So, I fixed my date with Tom, not the type of date Derek was sharing but a casual friend’s date.At night, I reached his cafe and instantly he took me away with him.“Hey??” I looked at him confused.“Dad wants me to check on some cafe, would you mind coming along, please??” He asked when he had already driven away on the road.BRAVO“Don’t you think, you should be asking this before you pull me into your car??” I raised my brow in sarcasm.“I knew you won’t say “NO” He gave me a confident smile and I rolled my eyes unhappily.“Why are all the men jerks…”I sighed, exasperated.Then out of nowhere Tom pressed on the brakes makin
Even when I wanted to protest, his steady gaze told me, I have no room for that and then unexpectedly, his words came out of nowhere.“Trust me, Amy.Please, for once…”His voice was all innocence and sweetness and I seemed to buy it for now.“Fine.”Huffing, I covered my eyes as he continued his driving silently.And what felt like an eternity to me, finally he stopped the car.SCREECH“Just a minute, please…” He said and then I heard the door shut from his side.Did he just leave me in his car??I was feeling uneasy and frightened when suddenly the door of my side opened wide, and I heard Derek’s command.“Come…”I blindly stretched my hand and Derek took it gently as he let me get out and then unexpectedly, his hands went to my blouse unbuttoning me.“Derek…” With a squeal, I stepped back, afraid.And there I heard his lively laughter which made me calm a little but still confused.“I want to put you in a dress…” He explained but it wasn’t enough to convince me as I could feel the
Angrily, I pushed my head back wanting to hit Derek’s face but knowing my cruel move he instantly slid aside and got saved from the bump.“Feisty… hmmm…” His evil laughter sounded behind me, and I scowled unhappily.“Don’t you ever contact my mother, Derek,Keep your distance from her…”For a moment, there was silence, a long unsettled silence until he finally spoke from behind me, “It was a very professional call, Amy, I didn’t mean to flatter her…”Ok, now his male ego has hurt, even if he didn’t say I could feel the offense of my words in his voice.Hell, as I care.“That’s not about flattering her…You’re forgetting that you just threatened me with her life…How could…How dare you talk to her after threatening me with her…How could you, Derek…Your and Mine relationship never brings your family, so then why my mother??Because I am poor and I am weaker than you…”I lashed out with unnecessary venom in my voice, completely ruining all his efforts in an instant hoping now, he woul
“Thank You very much…”With a smile, I let the waiter in, and then with my fake husband’s real wallet paid the bill and added the generous tip too.With a wide smile of gratitude, the waiter left and I closed the door with a kick.“Food is here, Dick…”A huge growl came from inside the bathroom as Derek stepped out with a dark face which didn’t falter my smile at all.“Oh, Dick looks mad…”I said to him but my eyes pointed toward his torso and he rolled his eyes unhappily and then snapped, “Don’t call me that…”“Oh, Dick, don’t be mean, we’re on our honeymoon don’t forget…”My grin widened as I started to lift the lid of the food, since last night I haven’t eaten anything and I am starving now.As soon as the lids were removed the whole place was filled with mouth-watering aroma and my stomach growled in protest.I intended to pick up the bowl of Creamy Penne Pasta when I felt the huge bulky presence behind me.“How could I ever forget such a prestigious thing with my darling, hmm…”H
“Amy…”Before I could leave the house quietly without my mother’s knowledge, she somehow caught me in my crime.“Where are you going?” She questioned and I dropped my sandals as I turned to her.“Uhm, I am going out with friends…” I lied and my mother’s eyes narrowed, and then instead of lashing at me, she just sighed.“Amy, dear, if there is something happening in your life, just be careful…You know your father well, he won’t leave you alone until he will get what he wants…”My mother spoke wisely, and I could see that she is worried for me.Oh my dear mother.I don’t want her to misunderstand Derek's relationship with me, which is clearly not more than sexual.Hence, I provided her with a different truth.“I have a date tonight, Mother…”Her eyes dilated a bit in shock, and I could see her mouth forming the “D” word when I corrected her, “It’s my old friend from the college days, his name is Tom Garner…”My mother’s pupil dropped in disappointment and I couldn’t help but smile sadl
“Hey, Amy, aren’t you supposed to leave??” Molly appeared beside me for a new gossip but I wasn’t in any mood to give her the bite.“No, I have work…” I pointed at the closed thick file beside the other open thick file, as my head was buried in the computer.I heard her dismissive sigh, and she then left, making me secretly sigh in relief.Slowly, everyone around me left, leaving me alone with my ghost.THUDAt the fixed time, 10 ‘0’ clock, I closed the file and then gathered all my belongings. I headed down to catch a cab, I won’t be taking a train tonight, I am so tired.Sighing in aggravation, I stretched my hand to stop the cab when a car appeared in front of me and instantly all my tiredness faded.“Get in…” Derek commanded calmly and instantly fire blazed in my heart.Ignoring his command, I stomped my feet and headed for the taxi station, unbothered by his following car.“Taxi…” I yelled louder, so Derek could hear that I am not interested in taking his help at all, especially
“Nice car.” As soon as I parked the car and got out, Tom spotted me and then complimented my car first before complimenting my appearance.“And you look gorgeous.” He held my hand and gracefully swirled me around him as I laughed heartily.Ha … HaI wore a simple long black dress, while he also wore a black one matching my outfit."Well, you too look pretty handsome..."I complimented him with a smile and now it was his time to laugh.HA ... HASee, things got so lightweight around him, and easy too.Like, me laughing with no elegance, while he gushing over me in the presence of the whole universe.So normal, so admiring.But then why don't I feel joy in this??ARGGHI tried to hide my frustration by masking it with a sweet smile, so I won't ruin my second date with Tom.“Here…” Very gently, Tom let me take my seat and I thanked him politely once I got seated.The place Dolcini is not as I expected it to be, it’s truly not something fancy, but most people here were couples, it has a c
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