Antonia’s pov.I think everyone but David knows Malachi is standing in the doorway, and I don't think anyone will tell him what’s going on… so I'm the one who has to.Before David tells me more about Malachi or Skye and whatever other problems the office i'm going through, i give him a look.David i
When I look back there’s a dark smile tickling the side of his face. His voice drops and sends goosebumps up my skin as he asks, “Are your feet hurting you, Antonia?”My thoughts run short and I frown. That’s a weird question to ask.“Since we’re climbing quite a distance, I might have to carry you
Malachi drops me at the entrance to his office and I hate the fact that he has glass doors that become reflective at just the right angle.I hate that he dropped me at just that angle but dashed away before I could see his face.I look like I've been chugging down super spicy hot sauce. My face is a
“Fuck.” My ears perk as I hear Malachi suddenly curse.He doesn’t curse.At least not out of the blue. I ask on instinct, “Are you okay?”Malachi begins to act strange again. He starts walking towards me, but slowly, and with his back.He’s walking backwards.Almost like he can hear the question in
Malachi tries to charm me further as we make our way to the restaurant.I turn every advance he makes down.I understand his weird behaviour if it’s in private but in public, it’s just unwanted. I don’t want to ride in the same car as him. I don’t want him opening my door for me.And i sure as hell
I let a look of disapproval cross my face when people start shouting from inside their cars. Malachi sounds… unlike himself when he speaks, “I was just having some fun.”I snap back as pleasantly as i can, “Well don’t. People don’t have fun on the road. We’re here to have lunch, not fun.”I make to
It takes me some time to wrap my head around what is happening so i just stare at the man in front of me instead for the time being.He’s a full grown man.Middle aged from the looks of him, and yeah… maybe he could have been the one i heard cursing at me before i could get into my car, but nasty pe
“The reservation is his. It’s a standing reservation.”I turn my attention back to Malachi and he casualy goes on, “Your father has either bought out this floor of the restaurant, or he has made eoughinvestmenets into it and holds enough shares, that he is now afforded the prestige of a space always
Why didn’t i see something like this happening?”Watch your step.”Malachi’s voice pulls me out of my thoughts again and i feel a shudder course through my spine. This fashion show - the runway - everything is being broadcasted which means if Grandfather was paying any attention, he must have seen w
I almost run as i make my way towards the general hall. Tieran is fast on my heels and i can see the slight confusion in his eyes - i can see the immediate recognition at the sight of that baby.What in hell’s name are they even doing here?I get down and my heart drops into my stomach. She’s making
A question slips out of my lips before i can stop myself, “Are you sure you want to leave with me after this?”Ever since he suggested it, the questions have been brewing at the back of my mind.Disappearing after my fashion show is one thing. I might be the talk of many shows right now, but i’m sti
I walk down the hallway and try to shake off the icky feeling that clings to my skin from meeting Skye.I can’t believe i ever thought the reason Malachi wanted her was because maybe despite all odds, she was just genuinely a good person. Someone better than i am.Skye is nothing but a snake and a b
The floor shifts and rolls. The very image of fluffy clouds and radiant light.I can see people discussing, talking. Armed with cameras, all of them.Tonigt is going to be a defining night.”Well if it isn’t the talk of the town.”I turn immediately to see a female walking towards me.It’s been a lo
Bridget jacks me away the moment she catches the sight of me. She downright ignores Malachi and glares at him when he tries to follow us. He glares right back but relents and walks off, but not before he directs a look my way.Not before he stares at me long and hard and so well i know he’s doing it
Malachi pulls back almost immediately, and as his eyes turn to me i see something shift in his expression.He smiles. The act is rare enough that i’m stunned but the look it gives him also lights up his face quite well. Malachi’s vopice is tinged with some humor as he responds, “I wouldn’t resort t
Antonia's pov.The sky is rippling with stars and i begin to fidget in the car as we drive out to the Starlight hall.I’m dressed in a simple gown.Long flowing silk is sewn in with some of the moon’s tears fabric, and embossed with a subtle but ripping waterfall of diamonds and jewels. As estravaga
I have something important to do here. I’m not leaving it and going off to have sex with him, especially not on a day like today. It’s too important.”Is there ever a day you’ll put yourself first?”The question makes a line of static ring in my brain for a while but before i can respond Ian goes o