Morning arrived and somehow during the night, Robin found sleep even with her pressed against Ethan throughout the night.Rubbing the sleep out of her eyes she opened them accompanied by a yawn. Looking to Ethan's side she noticed that the man was already gone. Sighing to herself to threw off her blankets and hung her legs over the bed.Stretching her body out a satisfactory pop made her limp in ecstasy. Noticing a red note placed on her side of the bed on the side table.Reaching for the note she flipped it open and read to herself.Leslie will be here shortly to accompany you to a hairstylist. I have also left my card behind, use it at your discretion. And if you don't feel well call Alec immediately he will come to pick you up.E. A.Anyone with eyes and common sense could tell that the note was simply to convey a simple message and yet to Robin it meant much more than that.She could not help but be touched that the man was concerned about her health, even if it was only because s
When dinner was over and they had filled their stomachs Leslie was escorted back to his home and Robin safely arrived at the mansion."Wow, that was some day.""It was hell if that's what you meant"Mabel argued still carrying a ton of bags that needed to be put in her room."Oh, come on you enjoyed it too. At least when we all got to taste test tons of treats. Not to mention the dinner you definitely enjoyed that"She pointed out making her way up the stairs and following after the grumpy boy."Yeah, okay maybe I enjoyed some of it""That a boy!"Smacking his behind he flinched and looked back at her with a confused look. Waving him off she rushed him up the stairs and to her room."Come on we don't have all day""Excuse me? I just got harassed and
Waiting for Ethan to get dressed Robin took a deep breath in an attempt to ease her nerves. Fiddling with her fingers she began chewing at her lips as a million thoughts raced through her mind. "You should stop doing that" All of a sudden Ethan spoke lifting her head by the chin and using a finger to release her pink-dressed lips from between her pearly whites. Gasping at the surprise attack she gazed up at him not uttering a word. As though a spell was cast over her she was unable to move from his touch. Staring down at her he leaned down at her level. Quickly she squeezed her eyes shut, expecting a kiss from the man she was taken aback when she felt the slither of a thin chain wrap itself around her neck. Looking down to see what it was she nearly gasped at the sight of the jewellery. A small emerald stone carved into the shape of a diamond laid inside a black casing that wrapped around it and thus shaped into a black glass crystal. It was absolutely beautiful. "Wow, it's so
Stopping at the foot of the carpet their driver came out to open the door. Ethan is the first to step out and held out a hand for Robin to hold on to. Accepting she was helped out of the car and stepped down onto the carpet.As soon as she was fully out she slowly lifted her head and looked up at the scene in front of her and she immediately regretted that decision. What felt like thousands of eyes looking at her pierced through her soul. She felt vulnerable, alone and completely at their mercy.Noticing her slowly shrinking at the eyes of the crowd Ethan bent down to the crook of her neck and gently whispered with a voice softer than she had ever heard him use."Don't look at them. Only pay attention to the top of the stairs, if that isn't enough feel free to look at me instead."Shivering at the feeling of his warm breath on her cold skin she nodded in understanding. Holding her head high and straightening her back she walked with determination not once looking at the mass crowd of
Several weeks have passed since the night of their reveal and not much had changed. Ethan continues working often spending his hours more at the office than at home. During that time Robin has gone back to her work rotating her work and personal life.And of course, thanks to their very public relationship boosted by the picture surfing through the internet of her passed out and carried by her husband, more of her day is filled with curious eyes and paparazzi. However, having Mabel accompany her to and from the office helps ease the stress.However with Ethan's assistant constantly coming by more often than before Robin has grown more suspicious of the cunning woman and the attitude she displays towards her does not help the feeling.As though it was not enough dealing with a deranged maid deluding herself to believe that she and Ethan were destined to be together she now has to face the heated glares of an assistant. And the man responsible for these woman's uncommon sense seems to b
Throwing a file filled with loose papers onto his desk Ethan tiredly took off his suit jacket and laid it over a nearby chair. Rolling up his sleeves to his elbows he loosened his tie and fell back on his chair.It had been a long day and the office was at its busiest. The end of the year function was coming up and more people decided it was the perfect time to come bothering him more than usual. "Mr Acres, if you're not too busy would you mind having a small talk with me over some coffee?"And that included his assistant Amelia. He was fully aware that the woman had an obsession with him and that she had this delusion that someday, somehow they would end up together. It was enough that she sabotaged many of his past relationships, though she did do him a favour with a few of them. He still could not fire her. She was a hard worker and despite her crazy actions she was an excellent assistant and always knew what he wanted. Now, if only the woman was not so insane."Amelia, I've alre
Carrying her up the stairs to their home Robin could not help but hide her face in the crook of Ethan's neck far too ashamed to face the stares they received from all the household workers. "Um, you know you can put me down now. I can walk on my own" "Oh? Who was the one who couldn't get up from the floor not too long ago" Cringing in embarrassment she could do nothing about the blush slowly spreading across her cheeks down to her neck. It was after all true that she could not stand on her own feet back at the office. At that moment she had felt her feet glued to the floors and her head heavy with sullen feelings. Opening the doors to the bedroom he finally put her down. Standing up she left her head hung down, afraid to look at Ethan and perhaps receive a similar look she had gotten from all those employees. A look she was far too familiar with thanks to both her family. "Mind telling me why you were on the floor covered in tomato paste?" "It wasn't tomato paste" Pouting her
"Mable, you waste of space come back here with my broom!" Yelled an irritated Emmy chasing after Mabel who ran with a smirk wider than the grand canyon. He waved his empty hand at her in a mocking manner only angering the red-headed girl more. "Why don't you come here and take it from me?" "Ugh, you're so annoying!" She complained stomping her foot on the ground as a toddler would. Stopping dead in his tracks he looked back at her and grinned in a teasing manner. Holding out his tongue he playfully said to her. "Come on I'm over here! Just come get it yourself" Running over to him she rushed to retrieve her broom only to have Mabel hold it above his head out of her reach and held his hand against her forehead preventing her from getting any closer. "I swear Mabel I'm gonna-" "What the hell are yo
Climbing a mechanic staircase, Robin winced with each step. After her discharge from the hospital, she was made to take physical therapy since she had been lying in bed for so long. It was a bit odd for her to be relearning how to walk at her age, but she needed to get back to who she was before."Alright, Mrs Acres. That is it for today. You did a great job"Her trainer complimented ending the session. Smiling at him with relief she could not be happier to be finished. "Thank you, Seb. Especially for coming all the way here"Unstraping the belt around her waist she threw it aside before placing her hands on her waist in exhaustion. "That is no problem at all. Besides, who else can brag about being in the infamous house of the Ethan Acres? I'll be telling this story for generations"Laughing at the joke she held a hand up to her lips. While the two were busy laughing they did not notice someone else entering the room. "I see you two are enjoying yourselves"Surprised at the voice t
Walking through the familiar large door Robin looked back at the man helping her up the stairs. His expression was somewhat solemn and dare she assume sad. She had no idea just what went on during the past three months of her hospitalisation for him to have a drastic change. Though he had always shown kindness towards her, these days it seemed that he was being extra cautious and caring. Like the time he peeled her orange for her, or when he was constantly asking if she needed anything during their ride home. They were little things and yet they seemed so sweet. What took the cake was when he brought her a bouquet of her favourite flowers, daisies. Out of all the gifts she had received while at the hospital, his was the best of them all. Recalling the gesture she smiled to herself. As they made their way to the bedroom, Robin turned to the left side where her room was. "Where are you going?"Ethan asked with a scowl. She looked up at him in confusion before answering with the most
Groaning awake her eyes fluttered open. Blinking away the fuzzy cloud over her eyes she tried to bring her hand over to help relieve the strain in her eyes, but something prevented her from doing so. Looking over at her hand she saw a larger, much rougher hand desperately clinging to hers. Looking up to the owner of the hands she froze at the full, head of dark hair sitting atop the bed. Although his face was out of view she easily recognized the man. That familiar warmth his hand brought, the large frame hunched over with slow steep breaths rising and falling at each breath he took. How could she ever forget the man she fell so in love with?She sat that for a while just staring at his hair, a small smile hovering on her lips. She had no idea just how much time had passed but it did not matter to her. She could spend years just watching him sleep and would feel satisfied with that alone.Noticing his shoulders shake awake she remained still, only observing the way his muscles moved.
"Oh, my dear little flower!"In rushed a worried Jen with arms out wide in a hug. Opening her arms to welcome the embrace the two held onto each other. Breaking from the comfort Robin smiled up at her."Madame Pourrie, thank you for coming"A tired yet happy Robin said to the well-dressed woman. She wore a large fur coat with a frilling top and a tight long skirt, topped with a top hat tilted to the side. Robin chuckled to herself at the older woman. who else other than the Madame would dress in such a fancy manner?"Pish, posh child did I not tell you to stop calling me that?"She reprimanded the dark-haired woman, slapping her on the arm forgetting she was an active patient. "Madame! She's a sick patient. You can't just hit her like that!"Laurelyn yelled at the former lady as she rushed into the room before pushing her aside to tend to Robin. Gazing down at the poor young woman in her bed she gave her a look of concern as she rubbed her arm where the Madame hit her."Oh, my apolo
It's dark. I feel cold. My body feels heavy as if it's floating in the dark abyss of the ocean. What is this feeling? This lonely, stuffy feeling. I feel like I'm forgetting something. Or was it someone? Why can't I move my fingers, or wiggle my toes? Why can't I open my lips to speak? Ah, my eyes are heavy, I can't open them. Just... What is this?"I should have listened to you"Who is that? "Robin, please wake up. It's all my fault"Who is this person and why does their voice sound so familiar?"I'm so sorry."What are they sorry for? Do I know this person? "Even if you don't forgive me, I'll do whatever it takes for you to forgive me. Just please wake up"Forgive them? What could they have done that is deserving of my forgiveness? And what did they mean I should wake up? "Please, Robin."Wait, I feel like I know them somehow. The way they call my name, that low tone, that sends shivers done my spine. Wait, I think I know this person. What was their name again? Oh, I think it wa
Blankly looking up at the man before him for what felt like hours, Damien finally snapped out of his daze and without missing a note burst out laughing."Pfft, hahaha! Oh wow, to think it would be you of all people. What an unexpected turn of events"He spoke with a smirk as tears lined the corner of his eyes. To say he was surprised would be a lie, he had a hunch the very person who was retelling him of his offence in such leisure could be none other than the very husband of the woman he had wronged."Well, damn. Although I am a bit surprised at this I can't say I didn't see it coming. I mean, I'd also be jealous if my wife went out to meet her ex in a private setting like a restaurant."He grinned up at the male staring down at him. And that is all Ethan did, stare with a blank face. There was no sign of any emotion written on his face nor could there be any anger felt in the room. If anything he seemed calm and unbothered by Damien's taunting words. A bit too calm.But that did not
The septic smell of pure alcohol and medicine was so potent it could easily make one drowsy. Making his way past the white walls and waiting area with seats filled to the brim of patients waiting for their turn, a tired Alec stopped in front of a sickeningly white door. To his right written in bold black letters was a name tag. Mrs Acres.He sighed dropping his head to the floor before heaving a large breath. Raising his head he braced himself as he lifted a hand to the door.From the inside of the room, the sound of a gentle yet firm knock could be heard. The foreign sound is a contrast to the silent beeps of the monitor."Come in"Upon hearing the command Alec entered the room. Closing the door behind him the man orderly placed his hands in front. The bright yellow file in his hand stood out from the interior white walls. Everything inside seemed so artificial as though it was not even real, everything except the man sitting beside the bed, hunched over a small frame that laid still
Driving down the city streets the bright city lights flashed by like shooting stars. The different lights blurred together at the speed Ethan drove, making it seem like one was in the middle of a rainbow. Behind the wheel, the man knit his brows together in worry. Immediately after hearing about Robin's accident he hurriedly made his way down his car and drove without hesitance. It was as if his body moved on its own as before he knew it he was already behind the wheel and on the road. "Come on, get out of the way!"He growled at the driver ahead of him repeatedly beeping for them to speed up or get out of his way. His head was muddled up with all sorts of thoughts running through his head. His heart was racing faster than a horse on a race track and his mind could hardly keep up. At the hospital, a team of nurses rushed an injured and concussed Robin down to the operating room. Her eyes were bloodied and unfocused she could only make out the outlines of people surrounding her and
With his face to the side, a stinging sensation made its way through his cheek. He looked at Robin who only glared up at him with tears in her eyes before storming out of the room and slamming the door shut. with a hand on his cheek, he flexed his jaw to ease the sting in his cheek. Groaning in irritation he leaned back on his desk. Running a hand through his hair he swept the stray locks back only for them to slowly fall back over his forehead. Sighing he looked back to his tablet. Grabbing it he began going over the files Alec had gotten him about Damien.According to his findings, the man was a convicted felon with multiple charges of assault, robbery, breaking and entering. This guy had so many charges going as far as being caught selling drugs and being involved with some nasty people in the underworld. It seemed that he and Robin use to be in a relationship some years ago but it ended when he disappeared with some of her money. For some reason or another, he was back in the c