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 :“This isn’t the end !!”I growled like an angry wolf as soon as Amy left my place and then with a deep sigh, I sat around the broken pieces like a shattered man.I shouldn’t be feeling lonely and furious because of one woman, whom I considered my sexual partner only.She was not someone who could hurt me or make any difference in my life.But bloody hell !!I felt so bothered by her betrayal and the blood marks splattered across the dishes.Her blood.Standing in a slight panic, I reached the large window and watched the heavy rain pouring outside making a loud bolting sound.PITTAR … PATTARPITTAR … PATTARIt was raining cats and dogs, and even if I didn’t want to look at it, my eyes kept going to the umbrella Amy had left.Even when I am hell furious and betrayed by her, I still felt the emotion of care inside me getting awake for her.This shouldn’t be my concern anymore if she would drench herself to death.Hell, I wish she would die today because tomorrow I will give
RING … RINGI was jolted awake by the continuous ringing of my phone."Damn..." I rubbed my eyes and tried to see the name of the caller.MOTHER?Clearing the fog of my mind. I immediately answered my phone.“Is everything fine, Mother?”I asked anxiously, since my mother fell sick, her call always came as an alerting alarm for my worries.“I am fine and alive.” My mother added a little sternly.She must have thought I worried unnecessarily but how could I not?Since my twin brother, Eric died, I felt very scared about losing my dear ones.“I am calling regarding Dylan’s party, you need to arrive there before the guests arrive, also, your date for tonight will be Elsa.”The word “Tonight” clicked in my mind and I sat up properly in my seat looking around my surroundings, surely, the night has gone but how??Last night I went out in search of Amy but her car remained absent from her place and so did she.I decided to wait but didn’t know the wait would take a whole night and now the ne
My mind was swimming with uncountable scenarios when Elsa brought me out of all the meaningless thoughts.“Relax, he just wanted a reason to visit, that’s all…”“But, why now??” I still couldn’t let go of this particular reason.“Maybe… because…” Elsa bit her lips and then shyly looked away from me.She didn’t need to complete that sentence. I know what my Grandpa is thinking and so does my whole family.Well, why not??After all, I was a mad lover of Elsa, so it was very casual of them to think about me and Elsa getting back together.But they didn’t know, with Eric’s sudden death and the rejection from Elsa for the second time my heart was no more the same, and nor do I.I have changed, and so do my feelings, but the care, the friendship, the worry, and the respect for Elsa remain.But love, it was now difficult to say.All I ever wanted to do with other women was sleep and satisfy my physical needs until Amy appeared and made me someone that I never thought I would ever become agai
“Just for your information, this party included only respectful people, not someone like you, Lila…” Without turning to her fully, I gave her a sarcastic remark.After all, I have still not forgiven her for drugging Amy in Florence and then sending her to another man’s bed.But wait how the hell she knows about Amy now??My mind clicked, and without my positive consent, I turned to her and found her grinning at me with a deep knowing look.A Psychopath Woman !!“I met her…”She revealed giving me a huge shock of disbelief.“You…” Before I could lash out, she interrupted.“Just for your information, she contacted me.” I gulped, trying to keep my fury in place.It felt like I am going to explode soon.Amy met Lila ??Why?To get a lead on how to push me away?DAMN !!Now the puzzles are solved clearly, why Amy used Tom to provoke me and why she needed to make those fake marks in order to prove herself right.Everything makes sense now !!Everything !!“I told you…I told you to stay awa
Ignoring her remarks, I offered her a ride knowing well she won’t be able to drive by herself in this condition.“Want a ride??”****SCREECHThe car came to a halt and I waited for Lila to leave my car but she didn’t.“Amy did the right thing.She is an ambitious and bright woman.” She spoke of Amy again making my nerves high with adrenaline.“Let her go,Don’t make her another disgrace to the Shepherd Family.You couldn’t fight them, you know it.No one can fight a Shepherd, not even their blood.”Lila spoke the blunt truth and I squeezed the steering wheel tightly under my grip.“Leave.”Firmly, I spoke one word.This woman has no right, nor any importance in my life to advise me on my life.I can do whatever I want.And whom is she protecting?The same woman whom she tried to drug and then tried to get her raped, huh??“Whatever I did in Florence, I was trying to protect her from Shepherd's cruelty.They have destroyed me already,Please, don’t destroy that poor woman’s life.”Wit
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