Instinctively, I stood from my place with a precautionary step backward when Lila approached me.“Can we talk??”She requested and I took another step back, her small stint in Florence came back into my mind refreshing her maliciousness.“I am busy..” I spoke hurriedly intending to leave when she blurted out the real purpose of approaching me.“I want to apologize, Miss Hood, if you allow me a few minutes, please…”Her voice was genuine and filled with remorse.I thought for a brief moment, we are in a crowded place and definitely I won’t accept anything from her this time, and she might have learned her lesson now.Who knows??Taking a chance, I agreed.“Fine.”I returned to my place and she looked relieved as she took a place beside me.“I don’t know how to begin with this…” She started to fiddle with her fingers while her eyes remained lowered on her hands.“Be quick, I need to leave soon,” I told her impatiently and she gave me an apologetic smile.“I’m sorry for what I did in Flo
They kissed like old lovers.My jaw dropped and a whine of cry escaped my lips which I instantly covered with my hand not believing in my eyes for a second.The couple seemed to get carried away with their emotions and taking this shit no more I decided to jump in when I heard the hoarse voice of Derek, “No... I can’t…”And again my steps haltered.If this was supposed to calm my heart and give me joy, it didn’t.Instead, I felt a fury rising in my heart so he couldn’t f**k her but kiss her, huh??Such an absurd thing.“I’m so…” The woman’s soft voice came but then she stopped as Derek interrupted her, “You should leave now.”And I heard the sound of heels clicking and then the door closed.BOOMBut it wasn’t it, after Elsa left I saw Derek going to the side and watching her until she finally left his place.The way he watched her and then leaned his head at the glass sighing deeply, it gave me a fair conclusion about his feelings towards her.So, he still loves her.But then what abo
“He’s waiting, Miss Hood…”Derek’s secretary reminded me with a poker face when I remained at my place with a perplexed mind and an anxious heart.Just now, I was informed that Boss Shepherd wanted to see me regarding some issues in my designs.I tried my best to not go but how could I refuse the Boss’s commands?Hence, at last, I had no choice left but to obey him.So here I am, on his floor bracing myself to see him after ignoring him for a whole week and then trying to slide away from his life foolishly.I never knew I would be acting with such foolishness ever in my life.Like what happened to me??Nodding my head, I made my way to his office, and the flashes of my first meeting with him came in front of my eyes.“Don’t panic.”I said to myself before I took a deep breath and then entered his office.BOOM“Boss Shepherd…” I greeted him with a small smile.He stood gloriously near the huge door-to-ceiling window watching me enter, “Lock the door.”He commanded and I sucked in a col
I and Tom were just getting in the car when I caught a glimpse of the dark face of Derek Shepherd from behind.As usual, he was pissed to see me with Tom, but I won’t let this bother me now.In fact, I have a useful thing to do with this fact.Calmly, I drove away from my workplace with Tom beside me, we bought the new phone, picked dinner, and then with a quick look at the cafe, I insisted Tom have his dinner at my home.He tried to dodge my request but with a fake excuse of my mother wanting to see him, he silently accepted my request.And I am sure my mother would be glad to see him, after all, I haven’t told her about my and Tom’s relationship status till now.And with that, I could kill two birds with one stone.****As usual, my mother and I had a great time with Tom and when it got late, I deliberately went out with him to see him off.“So, thanks for the dinner.” He intended to walk away when I held his arm and pulled him closer to me.I hugged him for a while and he didn’t mi
Sensing my gaze on him, Tom turned his head to me, his eyes met mine and I saw the trust in them.“No, except for me, no one holds the key.”Tom told him firmly.And then his hand rested on mine as he gave me a squeeze in assurance and I sighed in relief.He didn’t know that this small gesture of his had increased his value in my heart.****“Thank you.” Once we were out, I thanked Tom gratefully and in return, he gave me a warm smile.“Come on, Amy,Do you really think I would doubt you, ever… Hmm??”“But what if…” I started to get guilty, maybe I kept his keys carelessly when he interrupted me.“Amy, you will ever betray me, that thought would never cross my mind, never ever.”In a most dramatic way, he held his hand up as an assurance and I couldn’t help but smile at his goodness.“Why are you so good, Tom?”“Don’t know, ask my mother what she has fed me…” He joked with a wink and I burst into laughter.HA … HA“So, what will happen now?”Once, I got sobered, I asked him in curiosi
BAMThree days in a row.Three f**king days and I am so close to losing my mind with Derek’s forceful yet sweet approach to change my decision and accept his cash offer.I don’t know if I should put his daily flowers delivery into a good list or the note of demanding to accept his offer on the bad list.I don’t understand him at all.Day by Day, his relationship with his old friend and lover, Elsa, was blooming in the sheets of newspaper.Every single day I would see them together looking glorious and attending prestigious functions together.While I lived in a completely absurd situation with no freedom of talking to anyone or making someone my friend.Derek lived his life harmoniously and with complete freedom of choice.SIGHWith another angry growl, I kicked the bin again, maybe this would ease my heart."Arghh..."In frustration, I returned to my house.DING“Amy, where have you been, dear??” As soon as the door opened, my mother appeared anxious, and instantly my heart started t
The dinner time spent with Derek was the most difficult one I ever had.There was a sense of anger and suffocation in the wind around us. The food made by my mother felt like wax for the very first time in my life.I was so adamant about leaving the table but my mother’s forceful remarks didn’t allow me and being aware of Derek’s gloomy gaze at me all the time, it felt more difficult to start an argument at this time.So, I remained at my place with my head lowered all the time as though I am the one doing wrong things to good people.SIGHAt last, the torture of dinner finished and before my mother would force me to send Derek out with respect, I instantly made an excuse and hid inside my room.I couldn’t spend a minute alone with him, his saliva still lingered on my skin and so did the warmth of his mouth.I couldn’t deny the fact that for once I was totally seduced by him and was willing to give him myself again, but if this time I will begin this dangerous relationship between us,
SHATTERThe glass shattered and then more things joined the crashing.SHATTERIn a few seconds, the whole ground was filled with grease and food. I expected Derek to take out his anger at me but he took it out on his dishes.I stood dumbstruck yet frightened by his dark aura.“I will destroy him…I will…” He murmured to himself in complete rage and instantly the panic hit my heart making me stride towards him impassively.“No, it wasn’t his fault…It was me, everything that happened between us, it was me who approached him, Derek…I am ready to take your offer, I am ready to be your slave, anything Derek…Anything…Just leave him alone…”I held his arm, begging continuously, he gave me a long deep look and then I was pushed away by him in the most harsh way.BOOM“You…You filthy woman…!!You dare to come over here when you have marks of your lover on your body…How dare you touch me with those filthy hands of yours !!”Finally, the disgust on his face appeared, making my heart clench
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