CLARISSA’S POV. I was staring at him not knowing how to react to what he just said, I could clearly see his dual personalities here but I’m afraid what he might do now as I’m familiar with Apollo but not with Cyrus. He was looking at me, with a smirk on his face, “I came to see you once!” he said checking his right-hand fingers while folding his arms over his chest and leaning his back against the table.I stared at him confused, he glanced at me and raised his perfect thick eyebrows up, “Of course you don’t remember,” he rolled his eyes sarcastically, “I think you remember Apollo! talking about his stupid useless plan with you! About the party!” He said with a chuckle, I nodded my head and stared at him without blinking my eyes. After a sec it hit me when I first entered the office that day I noticed the way he was looking at me, like checking me out and memorising everything, he didn’t talk much, just kept on staring at me and when I asked him what he wanted to talk about! he jus
CLARISSA’S POV:- “Cyrus!” I yelled trying to pull my hands out of those ropes but I couldn’t, blood drops began falling from my wrists to my dress as I continued to pull,“Please listen to me!” I said but I could see him ignoring me completely, his complete attention was on the woman in the chair. “Are you insane!” I screamed when I noticed him closing her mouth and nose with his big palm,“You’re Killing her!” I screamed while sobbing uncontrollably, “She’s taking more time than estimated,” He said while moving his hands off her face, he turned around and faced me with a smirk playing on his lips, “1” he began counting while staring right at me, hearing him I stopped sobbing and looked at her, she was breathing more shallow and her chest was raised and falling in a slow manner. Tears were running down my cheeks while I was staring at her not knowing what to do, “2” his voice made me move my eyes towards him, I noticed pure excitement in his eyes and it shocked me to no end. “P
LYDIA’S POV:-“How are we going inside?” I asked looking at Romulus who was driving the car, we were just a block away from Mr.Apollo’s house as Romulus said.“Through the main door,” He said looking straight at the road, I huffed in irritation, he’s been doing this to all my questions making me irritated. Looking at his car, the two bulky men who were standing at either side of the gate, rushed towards the door and opened it, Romulus drove through the gates and parked his car in the parking lot. We immediately stepped out of the car, I followed Romulus who was marching towards the door, while he was angrily walking towards the door, I grabbed his hand and stopped him, he stopped in his tracks and turned around. He stared down at me in confusion, ”I..I’m scared, What if something happened to her,” I asked, I was so tensed and scared for Clarissa, I love her as a sister and she was my only family. His features calmed while he stared at me, he moved his hand to my face, touching my c
CLARISSA’S POV: -I don’t know how to react! He’s Apollo now, his personality switched? and the Apollo I knew would not talk much, my head was spinning with all these questions, I stared at him, confused, shocked and terrified all at once. These emotions were overwhelming.“Apollo?” I heard the other guy saying, I don’t know who he was but he resembles Mr. Mathew, his hair colour and height are like Mathew. “I see you’re in a hurry, brother?” he said with a smirk playing on his lips, gripping venom with his thick British accent, he walked towards us and stood tall in front of that guy. I could feel the tension in the air as these two were staring at each other, no one was dropping it, Apollo’s eyes moved to me making me stop breathing and my heart began to beat faster than ever. I gulped hard and looked away from him, I could feel him walk to me, his intoxicating smell began to hit my nose while I drew air in. He placed his fingers around my chin and lifted my face up, I stared at
LYDIA’S POV: -“I think we shouldn’t go like this; we should wait for her!” I said while stopping and pulling my hand out of his hold, He sighed and turned around, “Listen to me Lydia, we have to let them be alone, believe me! It’s best for them, “he said looking down at me,“How can I let her be alone with him, He killed someone in front of her and wh... what if he does something to her!” I yelled while tears rolled in my eyes, He took my face in his while bending a bit and looking straight into my eyes,“I know we just met a few hours back but Trust me, He’s my brother and I know him very well,” he said with his deep voice and thick British accent. This family has a thing with their accent and voice for sure.I stared at his beautiful eyes and sensed the worry he has for his brother in his eyes and I found myself nodding my head at his words,“Thank you, I promise I won’t let anything happen to Clarissa, she’ll be back to you, fit and fine,” he said with a small smile, He took my ha
CLARISSA’S POV:-“What!” I heard Lydia’s gasp and turned around to look at me, I exhaled and leaned back into my seat,What should I do now? I can’t even get away from him!“I knew it!” I heard Romulus say while driving the car, we both looked at him in confusion,“My brother wants you! And I think you should just listen to him for now, it's the only option you have,” He said,I noticed the look Lydia was throwing at him, “Oh like we don’t know that!” She said rolling her eyes at him, Romulus just shrugged while he continued to drive the car.I sighed and turned my head, looking at the passing people and roads,How did I end this situation? I brought this upon myself, I shouldn’t have followed him in the first place! Fuck my life!What should I say to mom, she will ask me thousands of questions, what should I tell her? If I tell her I have a boyfriend and wants to move in with him then she’ll ask to introduce him to her. Introducing Apollo to mom is a bad idea. What if he notices my
CLARISSA’S POV:- ***Ring***Shit!I noticed Lydia, who was looking at me in panic, I bolted out of my room.God, please save me. I climbed down the stairs and spotted my mom going to the main door while the buzzer has rung again,“Mom!” I called out,She turned around as she heard me, I signaled her I’ll open it by my hands and she nodded her head while turning back and walking to the kitchen, I smiled at her and walked towards the door. I sure she might feel suspicious noticing my behavior but knowing my mother she will wait until I tell her. I took a deep breath as I grabbed the knob with my shaking hands and opened the door, I peeped through the door and my breath hitched when he’s serious and intense eyes landed on me.I moved back and stared at him, terrified to see him there, “Ap... Apollo!” I shuttered, he gave me a bone-melting smile while raising his hand, I flinched back, scared of what he might do! His hand touched my cheek, and I noticed adoration in his eyes which ma
CHAPTER 30CLAIRESSA'S POV:—I was staring at him, shocked as the realization hit me, it was him with whom I lost my virginity that night. His blue orbs were staring at me with a blank expression on his face. I tried to wiggle out of his hold; he stared at me while trying hard to get my hands out of his grip. Suddenly he released my hands, making them fall to my sides, I moved my hands over my chest. I looked up at him while rubbing the bruise which formed because of his tight grip over my wrist.It was hurting badly, I could not make out words, I was opening my mouth and closing it like a fish, not knowing what to say. I was angry, disappointed, and glad it was him; I can't deny the attraction, but I never thought I would lose it in my drunken state."You…" I whispered as tears began rolling in my eyes before I could complete the sentence. He shoved me to the wall claiming my lips like a hungry wolf while knocking off the air. I placed my hands on his chest and tried to push him away
While I closed my eyes, everything Romulus said rushed to my mind, Rage filled my body when I recalled what Juliette did to Apollo, I have to confront her for it. She has no right to do those things to him and how dare she say those nasty words to my Apollo! By just looking at him, women wet their panties and they do everything to have him. He has every single thing that any woman craves for. I felt him kiss my shoulder and push my hair back, “Please stop crying, Clarissa!” he added, I drew back and glanced at him. He wiped my tears and picked up my hands in his while dragging them to his lips and kissing my knuckles. Our perfect moment was ruined by a Romulus, we heard him clear his throat and looked at him. He was clearly trying not to smile. I blushed and looked away, “Brother!” he said while strolling to Apollo. “You had to ruin it!” he said while glancing at him, Romulus chuckled “How are you feeling?” he asked with concern evident in his voice. “I’m okay!” he responded flatly
Clarissa POV:- I have to ask Romulus about it right away, I thought and turned to Romulus who was strolling back to me after leaving Benjamin outside. “What happened to him at 7?” I asked and I noticed his shoulders sank and he held a weak sigh. “My grandmother… After losing my grandfather, she has changed, my mother didn’t know the condition my grandmother was in and let her take Apollo to her home… Grandma used to beat him a lot when he did things wrong and abused him… he was so scared of her that he never said any of us about it and tolerated her for years… Cyrus had come to the light to make my grandmother stop beating and he even defended Apollo and told everything she did to my mother… After seeing what my grandmother is doing to Apollo with her own eyes, my mother stopped sending him to her… Cyrus hated my mom for sending Apollo to my grandmother but what he doesn’t know is… that my mother... didn’t want my brother to witness what my father was doing to my mom… she wanted to
Tears were rolling down my eyes as I glanced at him, I had to save him and help him… I can’t see him like this! “Hello,” Romulus answered, “Rom-Romulus,” I cried while holding the phone, “Clarissa?” He replied with concern in his voice. “Apo-Apollo,” I tried to make words but I was sobbing, “What happened, Clarissa, What happened to my brother? Please stop crying and tell me…” he yelled with evident panic in his voice. “He-He fell unconscious, please come here,” I cried, “Okay, please stop crying and be with him, I will be there soon, be strong!” he said and hung on me. I walked back to Apollo and sat down near him, “Apollo!” I cried but there was no response, “Please open your eyes,” I moved my hand under his head and pulled him on my lap, tears rolling down my eyes while yelling for him to open his eyes. Hearing my cry the butler and maids came to the living room, “Bring water,” I asked looking at the butler, he nodded his head and ran to the kitchen. “Apollo!” I shook him
Clarissa’s Pov:- I swallowed visibly while debating what to ask him, I know nothing about Shade, I’m confused but I had been researching about this as I had to handle Apollo while staying here. I had read how to behave with a person with MPD, I made myself remember it. “I-I want to talk to Apollo? Please let me!” I asked with a smile, My heart was beating rapidly while I felt tensed and nervous about him. I noticed the way his eyes moved to my face to my body which made me self-conscious, “You’re Clarissa?” he asked, I noticed that his accent was different, the way he said my name sounded different. I nodded my head in response and maintained the smile. “I have 'eard a lot about you, Nice meeteng you,” he said while extending his hand towards me. I forced a smile and took his hand, he has an Irish accent.“You too,” I replied, “I'm shrry but I can't allow you to talk to Apollo, as de topic will cause him pain and I can't allow dat,” he said politely, I was disappointed at his rep
I took my phone from the handbag and dialled his number; my heart was pounding against my ribcage making me very nervous. After a few rings, he answered, “Clarissa?” He said through the phone, “I...I want to know when you’re coming home,” I said while placing a hand on my raised chest. “I will be there in a minute,” He said while chuckling a bit which made me blush, “O-Okay,” I shuddered and hung up on him, I controlled my breathing and smiled while shaking my head, “Stupid,” I hit my head with my hand while walking towards the bed. I waited anxiously for him; I couldn’t wait to ask him. What will you ask him? Is Juliette your submissive or lover? Jesus! You are an idiot Clarissa! My subconscious yelled at me. What if he doesn’t tell me about her? What if he doesn’t have any feelings for me? What will I do? My chain of thoughts was broken when I heard footsteps coming towards my room, I quickly pulled my cover over me and closed my eyes, pretending to be asleep.I could hear th
“Is it...is it…” I shuddered, I was shocked and words weren’t coming out of my mouth, my mind wasn’t taking the information in. “Yes, what you’re thinking is right!” he replied, “Wh..what!” I whispered while biting my lower lip and placing my palm over my face, “Don’t worry, Apollo ended it and he’s no more in touch with her,” he continued, but his words didn’t ease my doubts nor this feeling I had in my chest. What is this feeling! Am I hurt? Or is it something else? Sensing my silence Romulus spoke up, “Clarissa! You must talk to Apollo about that but… I have to warn you! This topic is a bit sensitive to him and he can get upset about it… you need to choose your words very carefully if you want to talk to him about Juliette,” he said and I could concern in his voice, “Okay,” I replied and sighed deeply, I want to know this relationship he had with Juliette, I don’t know why? Is it my curiosity? Why do I feel like I have a right to know everything about Apollo? I feel kind of o
The drive back to Apollo’s house was quiet, he didn’t say anything and kept his complete attention on the road. I was left with many questions and confusion and I couldn’t wait to ask all those burning questions to Romulus. We walked to his bedroom, and as soon as we stepped in, he claimed my lips hungrily kicking the door shut and unzipping my dress and ripping it off my body. ***I woke up feeling his hot breath against my neck, without waking him up I got up from the bed and tiptoed to the bathroom. I opened the cabinet in the bathroom and took a morning-after pill. I quickly took a shower and got dressed. When I walked out of the walk-in closet, I saw Apollo getting up from the bed and wearing his pants. “Good morning!” I said, looking at him. He glanced at me and smiled while pushing his hair back with his fingers, he looked cute while doing that with his morning face and sleepy eyes. “Good Morning,” he replied, walking to me, he kissed me on my cheek and walked inside the ba
CLARISSA’S POV:-I glanced at Apollo and saw him clenching his jaw, I placed my hand on his thigh. He glanced at me and I smiled trying to ease the tension. He blinked at me and I noticed a small smile appearing on his lips. I could feel everyone’s eyes on us but my attention was completely on him. His electrifying blue eyes bored into mine, sending chills all over my body, I looked away before I lose my control and smiled at Mathew, who was smiling at us with adoration evident in his eyes. “Clarissa, I’m happy to see you here,” he said with a genuine smile on his face, “Thank you, Mr. Mathew!” I replied, “Let me introduce my family to you,” he said, turning towards the person beside him. “My wife…” he said looking at His wife, who smiled at him with love and affection, “This… Is our 2nd born and…” he said looking at Jacob, “That’s our firstborn... “ he said looking at the person sitting beside Jacob dressed in a grey suit, “...Thomas,” he said. Thomas smiled at him and turned h
LYDIA’S POV:- Please leave for christ sake, I mumbled as I watched Simon search for me. Because of the darkness around, I had an opportunity to hide but the way he was searching for me made it hard for me to hide. I watched him push his blond hair back with his fingers in frustration, he kicked a rock in front of him in anger and turned around. I desperately waited for him to leave while placing my hands over my mouth. I peeped out and saw him walk back to his car, he opened his car door and stepped inside and drove away in anger. I released a breath I was holding and slowly got up and looked around me, there was no one here, other than me. I swallowed hard while tears rolled in my eyes, how will I go back! I asked myself as I walked towards the road. I walked through the way we came from London, it was dark and I was all alone, my body was shivering while a cold breeze hit my body. I wrapped my hands over my chest and began rubbing my shoulders. Tears ran down my cheek while the