Abigail was getting ready for bed, Molly had already gone to sleep. She had a celebration dinner with Molly and Richard for their engagement and then stayed there with Molly’s insistence.
She could not help it when a slow smile made its way on her lips. She was too happy for her friend. Both of them were her favorite people. While lying on the bed and closing her eyes an image of Hunter popped out of nowhere in her mind. She sat up straight. She picked up her phone and read the time. She wanted to call him, then stopped herself.
He might be sleeping. Plus I should leave some space for the poor guy to breathe.
She was busy in her thoughts when her phone started ringing. Hunter’s name was blinking on the screen. She was smiling when she received the call and walked to the living room not to disturb Molly.
“Hey, sugar! Missing me?” she could almost imagine him smiling, sitting comfortably on his couch. SHIRTLESS!<
“My room number in this hotel sweetheart. The private elevator can bring you to me.” With that he winked at her and left the room, whistling.After he closed the door behind him, Hunter turned around to her. Abigail stood from her place, expecting to face the same anger from him as he was still frowning. But when he spoke his voice was very gentle. “Please sit down.”Taking a sigh of relief, Abi started walking towards the other chair but he stopped her and gestured her to sit on his seat instead. Abigail shook her head, “No sorry Hunter. That’s not going to happen.”“Come on, Abigail” His tone held a warning.Abigail didn’t argue and did what he wanted her to do. Taking a deep breath he sat on the other chair and smiled a little, “I am sorry. I was stuck in a meeting.” then his eyes fell on her coffee. “It’s cold now. I would ask them to replace it.”“N
“Harris would leave this evening. Have you divided his work burden among others?” Ethan’s voice came out of the speaker.“Not exactly. I talked to Abigail and she is ready to help us.” He was still in office, the expressions on Abigail’s face were unreadable but Hunter still felt guilty.“Hunter!” Ethan called him loudly.“Yes?” Hunter took a deep breath.“What is it? Are you even listening to me?”“I think … I am.” Hunter wanted to protest but his voice was not very convincing.“What is it, Hunter?” There was concern in Ethan’s voice.When Hunter stayed quiet Ethan spoke again, “I am reaching there by next flight.”“No … Ethan.” He rubbed his temples, “I am just overburdened, I guess.”“What's new in that? You were always a workaholic. So whatever it is
She was seated in office doing nothing. There was still some time left and now she wanted to go home, needed to immerse herself in the bathtub with comforting salts and get the much needed relaxation.When her phone started ringing she received the call.“Hi there, Moll? What’s up?”“Nothing special. I am just driving to Post Ranch Inn for covering this bridal shower. And this long distance driving is always so boring.”“Hmm. So why you did not call Richard?”“He was with a patient.” Molly sighed. “What are you doing? Except those presentations and meetings?”“Oh nothing. Just getting bored.”“Did you meet Rafael Wyatt again?”Abigail smiled, “Yeah. He is a very lively boy. I might ask him to meet you if you want. If I am a coffee-holic, he is an ice-cream-holic!”“OH MY GOD!” She heard Molly’s scream o
When Molly reached home her door was slightly ajar.“Hello.” She did not get the expected response. “What the fu*k, Abi. You were never this responsible.” There was something unusual in the air. There was a half-filled coffee cup on the counter.“Abi!” she called out and then stopped. What if there was a mugger in the house? But her friend’s life might be at stake too.There was no one in the bedroom. No sign of Abigail in the bathroom. Her purse was lying there on the couch.“Damn, Abigail!” she called out in the empty apartment, “Where are you?”Just then, she heard a cell phone ringing. This one was Abigail’s ringtone!The phone was lying under the kitchen stool. She grabbed it from the floor.Hunter was calling.With sinking heart she received the call, “Hey, sugar. I had been calling you since ages. You got me worried like hell.”Oh!
“Mom, can I have ice cream?” The child asked the lady beside her.“Now my munchkin needs ice cream? Huh?” the mother playfully pinched her child on her cheek.The child squealed with delight making her mom smile.Abigail smiled observing them. The kid must be around six or seven years old. She started licking her ice cream cone when her eyes fell on Abigail. She gestured for Abigail to share her ice cream, that too very sweetly. Abigail shook her head and started walking.There was a young couple on the sidewalk. Passionately kissing each other, like there was no tomorrow. She kept staring at them for very long.She could not stay in the apartment and left it as soon as possible, forgetting to take her phone, or her purse, or even her keys in her haste. She did not even remember if she had locked the apartment. She could not remember for how long she had been walking. But she kept walking anyways.Did she have a choic
Hunter’s eyes went wide with shock. His mouth was wide open. Never in his wildest dreams had he ever imagined this proposal, “Wait…..what?”“Marry me. Remember about that contract marriage which you were interested in? Well, I want that contract marriage with you. But there would be my terms included as well.”She looked at Hunter, and when he could not speak then she raised an eyebrow in anticipation.“Hunter? Won’t you say anything?” Hunter seemed speechless at the moment. His lips were stretched in a thin line. She was holding her breath waiting for his answer.“Hunter. My sister is back with Kyle. They are pregnant. And I badly need someone for face-saving. You are the only option right now ...” she could not continue.These tears were making it difficult to her.She moved forward and leaned her forehead on his. “I would save your face in front of your family.
She was not expecting this!Not at all expecting this!“Till yesterday he wanted a contract marriage with someone. With anyone. And now he is not taking my offer. He is declining it. Why? Because I do not belong to his class? Of course, he would want someone blond and classy, one of his own for even a contract marriage. He won’t settle for less.”“Girls like me are there for fu**ing friendships. Right?” The bitter thoughts were not leaving her. He was trying to grasp all the expressions crossing her face, “Abigail. I can explain this sweetheart. Just relax and sit here. We need to talk.”Shaking her head while moving back she smiled but her lips quivered. She did not want to cry showing him that she was weak. She did it last night. But no, it’s not happening again.“Abigail. I talked to my lawyer. If one of us has signed the papers, we need to say our vows again.
Her head was still reeling with this morning’s incidents. Hunter had at last accepted her proposal.When Hunter entered his bedroom, she was humming to herself with a small smile playing on her lips. When she saw him, her smile broadened. “I need to leave. I should visit Molly. She must be hell worried.”Hunter came and taking her in his embrace he put his forehead on her head. Putting a hand on his cheek she asked. “Hunter, are you alright?”Hunter shook his head, “Couldn’t sleep last night. Let’s go to bed.”Abi was a little taken aback, “But Hunter ...”“Abi, we need to plan lots of things. But right now I need a good sleep.” Abigail quietly, nodding her head. He looked tired. She felt guilt making its way in her heart.It was because of her.He laid on the bed and stretched his arms for her. She shyly went to him and tried to lay beside him but he
Hello readers, Thank you for all the love and support you people have been offering me. When I started, Oops, story, I was not expecting more than a hundred readers. Never knew it will be liked this much. Time to say goodbye to Hunter/Abigail and Rafael/Emerald. I don’t think I would go for a sequel. But you never know. (wink wink) Whatever I am today is because of you people. Because of your constant encouragement, I did it. Thank you for the constant reviews. Believe me, I had been reading all of them. My next story will be Ouch! My Fiancé Fell For His Vir*gin Maid. It will be available hopefully by the second week of December. (Would try for earlier) Don’t forget to give it a chance. Justin, Sarah, and Ashley. They will be soon available on Goodnovel. For future announcements, you can follow me on Goodnovel or search for me as Lisa Salman-author. Xoxo. Bye - till we meet again. Lisa Salman-author.
Emerald woke up by stretching herself and turned her head sideways. Rafael was still sleeping like a baby with his mouth partially opened.She could see one or two strands of white hair in his subtle beard and she swore he was becoming more handsome with each passing day.Shifting closer to him, she sniffed that familiar perfume. God! She always acted like a creep when he was around.“I can never get enough of you.” She whispered in his ear making him stir in his sleep.“Harika?” He called her huskily snaking his arm around her na*ked body and pulling her to him.“Interested in a bath?” She asked his sleepy face, smiling slyly to herself.“Really?” This time his eyes opened widely.“Yup!” Kissing his cheek, she jumped out of bed when he held her hand hurriedly, “Let me do it for you, Guzel.”“You do it every Sunday, Askim. Let me do it for today.” She bent down to kiss his forehead but was sprawled on him when he not only made her stumble upon him but also rolled over taking her with
(Thirteen years later)Sixteen years old Sophia took out a rose twig from her bouquet and took it near her nose to sniff it.“Hmm. Heavens!” She closed her eyes in ecstasy.“You like it?” He asked her.“I love it, papa.” She opened her eyes and a smile gleamed on her lips. Her smile resembled a lot like her mom’s. She had taken that smile and black hair from Julia. That was the reason Emerald dyed her hair black many years back.The familiar smile still gave him pain.“Do you miss mom?” She asked him with concern showing in her eyes. The way she used to care about others showed a lot about how she was brought up by an amazing woman and man.“I used to. But now I think I have gotten over her.”“Once I will be eighteen, I am planning to visit her in Turkey.” Her statement made Robert snap up his head.“I don’t think Emerald and Rafael ever stopped you from meeting her. You just need to let them know.”“I know, papa. It’s just something I need to do on my own. Grandma shares her pictures
Sitting in the Levisay private jet, Emerald did not know where they were heading for their honeymoon. She was still dressed in her gown.“I was under the impression that we will be staying in Sapphire Galaxy.”“And why would I do that to my bride?” He asked her, circling her bare back with his finger. They enjoyed the wedding reception like anything.The Booz, the dances, meeting people. Emerald did everything in a daze. Finally, after coming out when it was time to throw back the bouquet they all were surprised when Patricia caught it effortlessly.“Are you missing Sophie?” Rafael got rid of his jacket before pulling her onto his lap, “Because I am.”He did try to convince Hunter to take Sophie with them. However, Hunter wanted them to spend this time together.They both deserved it. Their love deserved it.She did not know when she fell asleep in his arms. But when her eyes opened, she was in the furnished bedroom of the jet, lying peacefully in his arms.He was awake and staring at
“Oh, Gosh! Emerald! Wake up. It’s your wedding day.” Emerald had a pillow on her face when she heard Abi’s voice. “What? It’s already morning?” She asked herself and moved the pillow away from her face. “Look at you. The girl who had insomnia can now sleep nonstop.” Emerald got up yawning. Abigail was constantly talking without taking a break, “Come on, Em. Rise and shine.” She drew the curtains, allowing the room to bathe in sunlight. “Go and take shower. I will send a protein packed breakfast to the room. After that, you are supposed to wear your undergarments and petticoat. And yes…” Abigail was already stepping out, “Don’t forget to put on those bandelettes.” She winked before closing the door behind her. Emerald let out a panicked sigh and ran to the bathroom. Last night she stayed in the guest room of her house. Selina was already taking care of Sophie. After applying scented lotion all over her body, she came out in a bathing gown. it seemed like Abigail was waiting for her
“Mommy! You will marry daddy tomorrow?” She was changing Sophie’s dress into a sleeping suit when she asked the query with those innocent eyes on her face.“Yes, honey bun. We are.” She started brushing her daughter’s long black hair into a loose braid, “Are you happy?”“Happy of wedding? With daddy? Yes, mommy, I am.” She was too engrossed in brushing her barbie’s golden hair.“Mommy?”“Yes, honey bun?”“Would you love me after marry daddy?” Sophia was so busy with her doll’s hair that even she did not know the absurdity of her question.Emerald felt like someone had clenched her heart. Her daughter had started thinking along these lines. Was she getting insecure? Possessive?“Sophie? My baby!” She gently took the doll from her hands, “Look here, darling.” She held her small face in her hands, “You will always be my baby. You will always be my first love. And you know what?” She asked looking into the innocent eyes of her daughter,“Daddy loves you so much. He is always talking about
“Wake up, baby! Wake up!” She splashed water droplets on his closed lids. His lips stretched into a smile. He raised his arm to look for her in the air with his eyes still closed. She got back with a burst of half-suppressed laughter.“Come here!” His voice was still raspy due to the sleepiness, his hand still hanging in mid-air. Looking for her! She realized. “Get up. I am making breakfast for both of us!” telling him softly she went out of the room feeling all emotional. The way his hand wanted her was something too sweet to handle. When he came out all fresh and showered, she was placing the plates on the counter along with steaming coffee mugs. “Breakfast is ready and you need to…” She stopped when she saw him leaning against the counter in only a pair of shorts. His body was still glistening due to the shower he just took. Woah! The man let her do all those amazing things to his body last night and still, her insides were throbbing with his mere presence. “Still want to de
When Abigail and Hunter got inside the kitchen, they stopped short when found Emerald stirring something in a big bowl.“What are you doing?” Hunter picked up a carrot and started chomping on it.“I was thinking to help Abigail with the dinner.” She said busily, “How about I do a sweet dish and you can go with one main course dish. Or if you want I can …Oops!” She squealed when Hunter lifted her up as if she weighed like a feather and placed her away. “Brides are not allowed in the kitchen!” Hunter took the bowl from the counter and started whipping it.“He is right.” Abigail took out an apron from the drawer and threw another one towards her husband, “We will manage tonight’s dinner.”“I just wanted to help!” Emerald tried to protest.“I will ask Selina if needed. Now shoo away.” Abigail gave a little shove on her shoulder and started taking out veggies from the refrigerator.“You are still here, girl!” Hunter wiggled his brows, “Go get a massage. Spend some time away from this noi
When her flight landed in San Francisco, Patricia looked out of the window while stretching herself. Her favorite, warm and sunny San Francisco. The same one which she left last time in rage. And in pain. In that annual dinner, Rafael Wyatt did not even try to steal a glance her way. He seemed so uptight sitting there with Hunter and Abigail at the party. No matter how many times Abi tried to introduce them or tried to talk to him about their common interests he did not even budge. But he was a changed man on the screen when Emerald went to him at his movie celebration party and talked to him. He had this se*xy smile on his lips when he pulled her on the stage. Emerald must be hardly one year younger than her but her parents never treated her well. There was some old siblings’ rivalry with Cassandra but her parents always supported Cassie. Patricia loved her energy. After collecting her luggage, Patricia was pushing the trolley to the exit, observing different people at the airpo