CHAPTERIRENE'S POVI didn't see him till well past six p.m and it got me wondering if he was going to keep doing this thing where he walked away when the situation got too hot.I stood in the balcony of the bedroom watching through the glass as he alighted from his convertible as he made way to the car.He did look up for a minute and our gazes met, right there in his hands was a bouquet and a bottle of red wine.I could hear his shoes as they clicked on the hallway, in the evening that was so cold and quiet, no fire flies, no nightingales …just us.It was all in my head, I could tell what he was going to do—I could tell he wanted to apologise and get over the matter as fast as he could.The truth was we were two people who never got to know each other and it was affecting us in everyway.He took longer time coming up and just I was was about asking myself the reason behind this mist especially after hearing his footsteps down hallway a soft music played through the room.This devil
CHAPTER 27JAMES POVIt was the sweetest thing!In every way that was the sweetest thing anyone has ever done.The truth was I had never fallen so deep for anyone till this moment, To say I didn't love her was an understatement.It was somewhere in my mind but I had a lot to deal with my past that made it look kind of forceful.Just when I thought there was no point in driving all of this I had come with the plan of dinner, deep down I knew it would pacify her after how I acted this morning.It was all planned in my mind—The bouquet of flowers, and everything else had been to pacify her and make her understand I wasn't all that bad.The fact I had gotten angry all because dinner failed was shocking to her yet it showed how much I could go to pacify her.At first she had thought I was having one of my crises and I could not blame her because I had been an asshole to her lately.This time there was the need to prove something to her and that was the fact that even the devil was ca
CHAPTER 28IRENE'S POVIt was a dark night but in a way it was beautiful. It was the first time we were venturing outside to the outside world after getting together, so you can imagine the anxiety that filled the atmosphere.I pulled on my lips in thought. The idea that he was looking so sweet was getting at me and I just wanted to sleep with him more.We walked in together amidst cheers and flashes from the paparazzi.I made a good effort to smile as we made our way in. With just his hand around the small of my waist and his presence by my side warming me from the inside out we walked cautiously— He looked like he knew almost everyone as he said hello to this person or that as we made our way in.James guided me down a red-carpeted hall. The lighting of the surroundings was low, and the aura surrounding us carried a hint of freshness and the scent of expensive cologne.It was an exclusive restaurant and a smile pulled on my lips, at how most women looked toward our direction
CHAPTER 29IRENE'S POVI turned slowly hoping it wasn't what I thought as it was the last place I would have expected to see anyone like him.The voice was unfamiliar, though I’d learned so far that it wasn't that unique… I had turned many times thinking it was him only to find out that it wasn'tIti wasn’t surprising he would here— The man had a thing for classy parties, as a matter of fact he enjoyed it.I turned around and met an handsome but Rudy gaze, as though the two battled amongst themselves.This was the first time I was seeing him suiting up, yet his easy looks, charming personality, and relaxed carriage belied it.Guess the Man could be anywhere he wanted because she was right here and the way he blended in so easily was quite remarkable.We stood there for a minute, I was so shocked I couldn't even say his name .“I’m sorry, forgive my manners. " He gave a soft laughter as he took my hands and kissed them."Nate, what are you doing here— And how are you?"The last time
CHAPTER 30JAMESWalking out and seeing right there made my heart met into fluid, hot lava poured through my emotions and the only way I could tame every bit of it was get away as fast as possible.I had been a fool to believe this woman was capable of change,all she had done all this while was to give me more reasons why I should not believe in change as a concept.At first, I was staring at the right person as the last memory I had of the face was on the day she had returned home all drunk.My mind kept going into overdrive concluding on different reasons why he should be there and the more it did, the more inconclusive it made the whole issue look like.Was he her lover?Do they have something doing together-Or rather was he a part of her past she didn't want to let go off…All this thought took over my mind and like a disease I could feel it burrowing deep and deeper into my conscience.The trip home was in silence, I couldn't bring myself to say any word to her as I was fearfu
CHAPTER 31IRENEI had called Marcus earlier and deep down I was hoping he would be able to talk some sense into his friend.He had every right to be angry honestly speaking but the whole scenario was starting to get me as I did and never thought him as a man to be jealous about situations like this .When he had walked out I had slept in his bed,The next few hours between Marcus arriving and talking to James had felt like eternity.Eternity I had spent sniffing his clothes and pushing it against my chest, I had gotten so used to him.— so much that leaving me for those brief moments had felt like long hours.It was an addiction quite alright I would have to admit, I was addicted to having my face in his chest and sometimes with his body spooning mine and his arm around me. Always with his body pressedagainst me like he wanted to imprint his soul right into me. Always with his hands on me and his smell everywhere devouring me.I didn't know how or even when it happened, but somehow, h
CHAPTER 32.JAMES.All I wanted to do was stay with her all day but work called and I had to leave at the end of an all night sexual romp.He had sounded as though the work had been quite important and I found myself rushing to the bathroom."I have to rush out." I said when I got back and saw that she was awake.She gave a grunt that felt not lady -like ."You know I have to go, don't worry when I get back we'll get back and go all the way again." My words came out smooth and I ended it with a wink that brought a smile to her face.She padded to the bathroom while I worked on my tie. I was very terrible at knotting my tie and at the end, she had to come help me with it.I barely had time for a kiss but I kissed her anyways deep and succulent right there on her lips before heading out.It was a rough ride to work, fuck the traffic!"Hold the lift!" I screamed at Tyrone the HR as I made my way in, sighing in relief."Good morning, sire," He said, nodding in my direction."Good morning.
CHAPTER 33IRENE POV"IT got stained."Cliche.It felt like the three words a cheating man would say, in a way I tried to imagine the type of woman he had been with or better still how his white shirt was dyed all of a sudden to blue and the only way he could explain what looked like this phenomenon was the term — Just a stain.I wasn't blameless myself, that was if he had the idea of what had happened today, it was definitely something I intended to hide to myself. Perhaps all this wouldn't be the case if I had just stayed indoor and had not ventured out but then the one hour trip to the mall had been the reason why I was actually crying , not the fucking movie like he assumed.There was only way to explain what I shared with James Fraser and while I thought it could come with a bit of affection , I was starting to sense it was a one way thing. He was a man who just needed me to fill in his sexual fantasies, at least that's what Frank had said.Frank of all people— Meeting him today
CHAPTER 135JAMES.I wouldn't have been this worried if I didn't get her text that looked to be in distress, it was hardly twenty minutes that she walked out when suddenly I got a notification on my phone beeping in an emergency.She had been complaining about having weird calls and texts and it was Marcus' idea that we set the safety app up, so we would be able to track ourselves.I was still on the phone talking to Marcus and telling him about the sudden appearance of my mother when the notification came in.As I made my way down the stairs, as fast as I could an awful squeak cut through theair and somehow settled under my skin.I made my way out and saw that she was nowhere around the garage.My phone beeped again with a live location this time, slowly I could see the red round indicator moving away and hitting the main road.At first I thought she might have been going with my mother to heaven knows where,but looking around I saw her purse laying in the ground. My heart skipped ma
CHAPTER 134JAMESIt was still hard for me to believe everything that was happening, well that doesn't matter. I was prepared to make sure she spent the rest of her years behind bars for how she acted out toward me.I couldn't believe that I had been dragged into all of this and was naive all along.It was only two months since I got out of my accident and things had been almost perfect between us.It looked as though we've come to a mutual understanding in fixing anything that was going on between us.We just had to fight it — We just had to fight the fact that we were two people not willing to give into admitting flaws.It was hard to ignore her. Whenever she was near, an invisible string pulled me toward her in a way that we couldn't resist. Gradually we were building back what looked to be broken. It was the only sane thing at that moment as it was impossible for us to just get ourselves back immediately.The feel of having do close left a vibrating feeling behind with the promis
CHAPTER 133JAMESThe first thing I noticed when I fluttered my eyes open was the fact that I was in an empty room which I did not seem to recognise. I winced at the harsh light coming through the window and instantly closed my eyes back up.For some reason I couldn’t turn my head an inch. Even the thought of doing that made me wince in pain. A frustrated grumble escaped my throat at the fact that I was clearly clueless and oblivious of my surroundings and there was nothing I could do to change that except to wait for aid which didn't seem to be coming.Judging by the stiffness of the bed I laid on and the feeling of Iv on my hand, I came to the conclusion that I was in a hospital bed. If that didn’t confirm it then the terrible headache I was having and the pain I felt all over my body definitely did.“For how many hours have I been laying down here” I wondered in silence. Giving up on all attempts to get myself up and waiting for anyone to walk into the room. Judging by the light co
CHAPTER 132IRENEThere was just one wish in my heart and at the tip of my tongue. That all these was a dream and I will wake up back in my apartment but I knew it wasn’t. This was real, this was my reality and I will have to face it no matter how cruel it might seem.I sighed for the umpteenth time watching as the nurses did their job. I had been sitting here for the past hours, waiting for some form of miracle to happen and James to wake up, I just refused to let the fact that he was going to die into my heart. I just refused to agree that I am going to lose him forever.“No! Absolutely not!” I chanted to myself, shaking my head vigorously in the process. James is strong, he is going to survive this. There is no way in hell he was going to die after all he had gone through. It just wasn’t meant to be like this. James is not supposed to die. NoI stared down at his face, his calm and peaceful face and I realized just how much I missed him. How much I missed looking into his eyes and
CHAPTER 131IRENEMarcus stared at me intensely from his side of the table, swirling his spoon around the plate of food in front of him. His gaze seemed to be directed at me but in reality he was deep in thought with his hand supporting his chin.I was still a bit sick but it was not as severe as it used to be so I had no trouble just sitting down and watching him think, waiting for him to spit out whatever was taking up most of our time together.After a long moment of silence, he sighed heavily, dropping the spoon from his hand and turning to face me completely now. “Irene?” He called.I did not honor that with a reply, instead I just looked at him to tell him I was present and listening to whatever he had to say.“How are you doing?” He inquired. It might sound like it was just a normal question but I could feel all the underlying questions from just looking into his eyes. The unspoken question was actually “how are you dealing with everything? How is your sanity now that James is
CHAPTER 130IRENE“I’m tired of everything, I want James back and I can’t leave without him and I feel like I’m dying.” I said almost choking on my own tears.Marcus was so comforting as he was quiet as he let me rant all I want in his embrace. It’s been so long since I had someone to hug like this and now that I got someone I didn’t want to let go.“I want him back, I can’t let Addie have him forever because I won’t be able to live without him.” I said crying deeply as gently wiped off the tears from my eyes.I finally released myself from my self bondage grip and it was then I remembered the blood of Marcus' body.He looked at me worriedly which made me shiver as I had a very unusual feeling inside of me.“W…what happened to you? Why are you covered up in blood?” I asked, looking at his hands which were covered in blood. His white shirt was also covered in blood but I couldn’t spot any injury on his body.“It’s not me, something happened to.” He said calmly holding my two hands like
CHAPTER 129IRENEI felt like screaming my lungs out to ease the intense pain I was currently feeling in my head but looking at it logically, screaming might only increase the pain so I refrained from doing so.Instead, I squirted my eyes to reduce the amount of light entering into it which in some weird way is only adding to my pain. My heart kept pounding in a way it had never done before, at least not when I am fine.I clutched onto my duvet for dear life, still shivering and gritting my teeth despite the fact that I was under layers of bed coverings. My throat felt so dry and the thought of passing anything through it at the moment made me gagged, but considering the fact that I had vomited more than I could count during this short period nothing came out but air.Overall I felt terrible and after a long moment of denial and thinking it was probably stress which would be gone if I just rested, I finally reached the conclusion that I was sick and I would need to see a doctor in or
CHAPTER 128IRENEI looked around lazily and picked up my phone to check the time. It was already evening and I groaned wishing I woke up the next morning.Now I had to Dave the burden of actually being in this life which was enough of a burden on its own. Everyday I wished it was the next because I wanted to get over everything.By now James would have been engaged and my heart ached as I thought about it. I sniffled hard because I didn’t want to start crying again.The love of my life was getting engaged to someone and it wasn’t me, he was the only one I wanted and now he belonged to someone else and there was nothing I could do.It became hard for me to stop myself from crying so I undressed and went into the shower.I turned on the warm water and gently scrubbed my body like there was no life left in me again.Everything felt so slow and I felt there was no use for anything again, it was all useless now.I got out of the shower and got dressed into a big top and walked out of the
CHAPTER 127JAMESI looked around and the sight of everyone cheering all in my name was so disgusting to me, especially since I didn’t want any of this to begin with.Everyone who walked past me would wave at me but Ignored most of them anyway as I was trying my best not to flare up because I was very upset.My sister noticed this from across the room and our eyes met, I looked away but I knew she was still going to come over anyways.She smiled at me and walked gently approaching me.“Why aren’t you putting on a smile? It’s your happy day. You should be happier than anyone here.” My sister said gently patting my suit like she was about to dust something off it.I looked around the crowd in the area and now the whole hall was jeering with noises from each corner of the hall.“When is this going to end?” I scoffed with a big frown pasted on my face.I didn’t even care about all of these arrangements and all the guests here because I was not happy with any of it.“Look over at your beau