Fun fact! Would Never Let You Go was initially the title for Hunter and Abigail story. Don't believe me? Check the last paragraph of last chapter when Hunter told her that he would never let her go. :-) Now about this story... Any idea, what Rafael is up to? ;-) Tell me in comments. love, Lisa Salman-author
(FLASHBACK Four years ago) She was at a private party invited by a friend of a friend, all alone in Turkey when someone spoke near her ear in a heavy voice, “It’s rare that a beauty like you is all alone in this beautiful country.” She was getting bored as hell. Upon turning, she found a boy who must be twenty or twenty two with the iciest blue eyes she had ever seen. His long beard and mustache might be a repellent for many. But she was wildly attracted to this icy blue eyed stranger. “And what a handsome man like you is doing here all alone? Or maybe I am blind I can’t see any date with you.” She jested taking a sip of her wine. After getting over the initial awkwardness they were talking like two old friends. Before leaving the party they decided to meet at a coffee shop the next day. “How can someone drink black coffee? Don’t you find it bitter?” She pouted innocently sitting before him. “Black coffee is sweeter than this life, Guzel.” He placed the cup on the table. True to
(FLASHBACK Four years ago)Putting the cupcakes in the oven of the small kitchen of his studio apartment, she straightened when her back hit his chest.“Easy, Harika!” He steadied her by holding her shoulders.“I told you already. I don’t understand Turkish.” She chuckled turning to him.Moving away a hair strand gently from her face, he smiled, “I can teach you if you want.” He was looking into her green eyes.The smile there faltered a little.Raising her hand, she touched his long beard, “Why do I feel that you are hiding behind it, Jacob?” His face at once turned serious and he stepped back with an awkward laugh, “I am not trying to hide anywhere, Julie. This is me. I know women usually don’t like hairy-faced men.”She wanted to tell him that she was falling for him. Despite having this strange mustache and beard, she was gradually falling for the guy hiding behind it.His blue eyes used to give her heart those funny tingles.“You seem to like baking a lot, by the way.” His voice
Emerald in her panic did realize, what that piece of sh*t made her do. She had been played again by him. He made her sign those absurd documents and took advantage of her naivety just like he did four years back. He not only picked her up but also put her down on the leather chair that was placed for him. "Should we call a doctor?" He was kneeling beside her and there was a pin drop silence in the hall. "I am fine and ... I certainly don't need a doctor." She tried to convey with finality in her voice. "Did you have your breakfast? I hope your stomach is not empty." He inquired gently. "She just had a sandwich in the cafeteria." Maya who was standing awe-struck, at last, found her voice. Rafael straightened and was quick to speak when he saw her moving from the seat, "Stay here, please. It’s a short one. I won't take long." When he raised his face to address the crowd, all gentleness had gone and in its place was standing a cold CEO who only meant business. "Hello! I am Rafael W
It had been three days since the arrival of the new CEO. Thankfully Rafael was so busy that Emerald did not see him in the office after the first encounter. She heard somebody saying that he was not in San Francisco.Which was good for her.After tucking Sofia in bed she kissed her head fondly and looked at her innocent face. She was thoroughly enjoying these last few days with Levisay's kids.Emerald needed to think of her future too.Daycare was the first option because the little chipmunk liked getting acquainted with her age fellows.Giving a final kiss on her chubby cheek, she left the room to join others for dinner.This was a special dinner. Hunter arranged it for her to bid her proper farewell before leaving the house. According to Hunter and Abigail, only closest friends were invited. Emerald knew those close friends including Ethan along with his latest date, Molly with her husband, and her friend Selina.Though she wanted Maya to attend the dinner but Maya was not available
(Four years ago)She just turned eighteen when she got the chance to move away from her parents. She was their adopted daughter.But they were not ready to wrap their heads around something and that was…She was a human! She could make her own decisions. They wanted to control her by telling her every fu*ckin time that they did something good by adopting her and now she owed it to them. She should choose business studies as this was the only best thing for her.Instead of listening to them, she flew to New York and started learning about baking, professionally to take her mind off her old folks and her step-sister. They all had been trying to be manipulative but she resisted.She needed time to think about her future. So she decided to go for one thing she was passionate about.Baking!She was not alone. Her high school buddy Julia Aaron accompanied her. They were friends since childhood because of their name resemblance.Emerald was Emerald Julie Aaron and her friend was Julia Aaron.
Everything about her was a truth except this name and her low financial condition. She would explain to him that she took the name because she was scared that some stranger might want to stalk her in this unfamiliar country.After twenty minutes drive Alvin dropped her at the venue. She was escorted to a private lawn which was heavily lit with fairy lights. There were freshly lit scented candles on the table which was set for two. The handsome man was waiting for her with the cutest smile ever. Sometimes she wanted to shave away his heavy mustache and see what his facial contours were like.She knew he would look more handsome without it. But nothing mattered to her. Not his looks. Not the fact that he lived in a small apartment. Nothing.The only thing that mattered was his sincerity. Alvin had spoiled the surprise for her but she did not want to do this with Jacob.“You look beautiful, Guzel.” He kissed her hand and hugged her. Tonight for some odd reason she felt like he was not r
Last night as usual she could not go to sleep. Her mind kept drifting back to Rafael. How he followed her to her room. How she could detect genuine guilt in his eyes.He only knew that he had betrayed her. What if he would know about Sophia? Will he demand answers about the child? What if the presence of the child makes him furious?Would he still follow her?No. Her heart knew that he would create havoc. He would not let her live in peace.The smell of barbecue hit her nostrils and she looked up to see Sophia playing with Merissa. Rowan was crawling where the girls were running on the lawn. Mrs. Anderson was sitting there enjoying the sun while Avery was tagged behind Rowan keeping a strict eye on him.Hunter had decided on a barbecue lunch and Abigail was sitting there waiting for him and Ethan to get it done. Only Ethan was invited thankfully. Not that Emerald minded others' presence but she did not want Rafael around her.The office was enough.“Don’t tell me! Ha-ha.” Hunter was l
“What did he mean by that? I smelled of Vanilla!” “You must have lost your mind.” Her eyes dipped to his sexy lips. She could feel hotness in the room. The shirtless man’s face was quite close to hers and his icy blue eyes were looking into her green ones trying to reach her soul. “The lock is faulty! Does Abi know about it?” She asked the question more to his pink lips. A throaty chuckle escaped his mouth and he straightened. “No. I came here because I did not feel much sleepy. The lock felt a little loose so I just stuck the pebble there.” He walked away to the fridge and took out the beer cans, “And look what you did. Made me strand here along with you.” His hand came forward to offer her the can. When she shook her head, his hand did not budge. “Take it, Emerald. We might need to stay here overnight.” She kept looking at his face and then at last accepted it. She did not know how come he was here. The best way was to maintain a distance from him. “Do you need something to ea
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