Luke’s P.O.V.“Luke…” Listening to Daisy’s voice, I wake up with a jerk and find her standing beside me, her expression tense, while Hope sleeps soundly next to me.“What happened, Daisy?” I ask, concerned. “Is everything alright?”“I…” she hesitates, making me even more anxious.I take her hand in mine and give it a slight squeeze. “Just calm down first and then tell me.”She lets out a deep breath before saying in one go, “Ineedasanitarypad.”“What?” My brows furrow in confusion.What’s happening with her so early in the morning? Why is she acting so strangely? Am I dreaming? Because her behaviour isn't making any sense.She closes her eyes and finally tells me, “My period came early. I need a sanitary pad.”Oh! Thank God. It’s not something serious.I sigh with relief.“Daisy, you scared me.” Listening to my words, she opens her eyes, a hint of embarrassment colouring her cheeks.“Could you please arrange it urgently?” she requests, still worried.I rise from the bed, pulling off t
Daisy’s P.O.V.“Daisy, why did you come? You should rest.”“Alright, but don’t overexert yourself. If you need to rest, just let me know.”Luke’s words echo in my ears even three days after the trip to his private island. Those two days were surreal. The family time we spent there was something I never thought would happen. I can’t stop thinking about how Luke treated me during my periods.Five years ago, I longed for his affection, and now that I’m finally getting it, my heart is melting. It’s urging me to give him another chance. However, it’s not so easy. I can’t forget what he did to me five years ago.I’m afraid that he might change again and start behaving like a monster after a few months or years. Although I want to, I still can’t give my heart to him again just yet.“Hey…” I’m pulled out of my thoughts by the voice of my co-worker, Martin, from the marketing and sales team. Since I joined this office, he’s been trying to get me to go out for coffee with him.I look at him, si
Daisy’s P.O.V. A Week Later“Hello, Daisy,” Luke answers my call. My heart flutters every time I hear his voice like old times.No matter how hard I try to distance myself from this man, an invisible thread keeps drawing me back to him. But I can’t let myself fall back into that toxic cycle again.“Hey, Luke.” I sit on the bed. “I called you to inform you I have taken an off today, so I’ll pick up Hope from the school.”“So I’m coming over to your apartment.”Coming over to my apartment? Why?“Why?”“Actually, I have planned a surprise for Hope,” he begins. “She told me about her dream yesterday that she has a Barbie doll house. So, I bought one for her. I thought it would be nice if we could set it up together and surprise her when she gets home.”I request, “Luke, please stop spoiling her.”“She is my daughter, Daisy. I—”“Luke, I know you want to fulfil her every demand and need, but I’m afraid the day you decide to leave her, then what will happen? I can’t afford the life which y
Luke’s P.O.V.I enter Daisy’s apartment, and my chauffeur follows me with the box of Barbie’s house.My brows furrow in confusion as I see Daisy, walking backwards and somebody inside the room is hitting the door.What’s going on? As I wonder, my heart pounds in my chest.She instantly turns towards me as her back hits against my body. My heart skips beating and my eyes widen in horror as I see Daisy’s face. Tear-streaked, terrified, blood oozing from the corner of her lips, cheeks reddened, and hair messed up.I feel extreme rage within me, seeing her miserable state. Whoever did all this, I’ll burn that person alive.As she hugs me, digging her face in my chest and her sobs echo in the hall, I feel like someone has squeezed my chest. My eyes well up with tears.I wrap my arms around her and comfort her. “You’re fine, baby.” I pull her closer to me. “I’m with you now.”“Luke, please.” She pleads, weeping, her body still trembling. “Take me away.”I want to go inside and kill that bas
Luke’s P.O.V.I’m desperate to comfort Daisy, but what she just asked me to give her, I can’t. I can’t take advantage of her vulnerability because she’s not in a stable mental state right now.“Daisy, I’m sorry. I… can’t.” I stammer because it hurts me to deny her when she needs me.She turns towards me, her eyes teary. “Luke… I feel so dirty. I beg you to make his touch disappear from my body and erase today’s incident from my mind.” She implores, clasping my face and moving closer to me. Her eyes are pleading with me to fulfil her wish. “Please, make me yours.”“Daisy. Please try to understand,” I explain, cupping her face. “You’re not in the right state of mind. What you’re asking for, you’ll hate yourself for it. And…” I pause before adding, “I can’t take advantage of your pain and vulnerability.”“Right now, I don’t care about anything, Luke.” She sobs, pressing her forehead against mine. “I just want you to make me forget everything. It’s driving me insane. Please…”As she begs,
Daisy’s P.O.V.“Mommy… Daddy…” Hope’s voice resonates through the hall as she rushes towards us. Aunt Eva follows her, her eyes filled with concern fixed on me.I stand up from the sofa and lift Hope into my arms. “My baby.” I embrace her, instantly feeling better. Hope is like a star in my life who always brightens my days, no matter how dark they are.“Daddy…” she jumps into Luke’s arms. “Is this your house?”“No, baby. Daddy’s house is in Florida. Remember, I came to New York for work,” Luke explains, holding Hope close.Hope’s eyes fill with sadness as she asks, “Will you leave me?”“No, baby. Daddy will never leave you.”As they converse, Aunt steps closer to me. “Daisy, how are you?”“I was shaken, but I’m fine now,” I give her an honest answer.She pulls me into a warm hug. “I’m glad you’re okay. I was so worried about you.” She rubs my back before pulling away.I’m feeling much better now, thanks to Luke. The way he took care of me when I was shaken is something I’m really gra
Luke’s P.O.V.“Luke, I can’t sleep.” I open my eyes as I hear Daisy’s voice. I lie beside Hope, with Daisy on the other side of her. “What occurred today is stuck in my mind.”“It’s okay.” I reach my hand over Hope and give a gentle squeeze to Daisy’s hand, keeping my eyes fixed on her. “Relax.”“I can’t relax. It’s driving me crazy.” She gives me a dejected look.I climb down the bed and come over to her side. “Come with me,” I say, clasping her hand.“Where?” She looks at me, confused.“Just come.”She takes off her comforter and rises from the bed. I properly tuck Hope into the blanket and then lead Daisy to the balcony.As we step onto the balcony, the night breeze touches our faces and flutters her hair.“Let’s take a walk. I’m sure it’ll relax you a bit.” I tuck her hair locks behind her ears, and she nods in response.As we walk hand in hand, I ask, breaking the silence to distract her mind. “I want to know some precious moments of Hope and you.”Which I missed because of my st
Daisy’s P.O.V.“You hated women because Olivia cheated on you, and you did the same with me. Why did you punish me for her mistake, Luke? Why?” I ask, grabbing his shirt collar, warm tears rolling down my cheeks.“Daisy, I didn’t cheat on you. I have never slept with any woman since I married you, not even after our divorce.”My eyes widen slightly in shock at his words.What did he mean by he never cheated on me? He brought a woman to his room that day.He kneels before me and continues by grasping my hand. “I’m sorry, Daisy.” As he apologizes, his eyes well up with tears. “I wanted you to hate me and leave me forever because I was angry at myself for punishing you for a crime you never committed. I couldn’t face you after realising my mistake, and I thought I didn’t deserve you.”His words confuse me. I don’t understand what crime he is talking about. “Why did you treat me like a slave? What crime did you think I committed?”“I thought you cheated on my best friend, Max, that he got