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Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 13: Tell Me
The table was lavishly set with an array of mouth-watering dishes, yet Samantha didn't know how she can act as if nothing is wrong between her and Tristan. "How's the taste?" Samantha's mother asked as she passed her a plate."That's delicious, darling! You're really talented at this!" Benjamin complimented his wife with the same tone he'd use to tell her how amazing her cooking was. She then turned to her daughter. "Samantha?" she snapped back to reality when she heard her mother's voice"Yes, Mom. It taste so good." With a warm smile, turned now to Tristan and asked,"How's the pasta, Tristan?" Her eyes sparkled with anticipation, eager to make him speak up since she noticed that something wasn't right with him. "It tastes good, too," he responded in a monotone, not making eye contact. She looked over to her husband with a look of concern in her eyes. "Son, it seems like you're facing a problem? Is it about work? Samantha, do you know something if your brother—"Benjamin, decide
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 14: Forbidden Night
"I-I know it's wrong to feel but ... I just can't help it." Tears escaped her eyes as she spoke. "What feeling? Sam, don't be afraid. Please, look at me," Tristan cupped her cheeks gently, wiped away her tears with his thumbs. Samantha sobbed quietly, her chest heaving up and down. "What's the problem?" he added. "Its myself, I am the problem, Tristan. I shouldn't tolerating this feeling. I hate it, 'cause you are not really the man I should 've fallen in love with. B-But it's already happened." "When your father told me that you should marry your business rival's sister to save the company, I felt...""I felt like my heart has stopped beating, because I can't stand the thought of you marrying someone else." As her last words died on her tongue and the tears continued to flow, while Tristan lips form into smile. Samantha looked at him confused. "So, you really have feelings for me?" he asked in a soft voice. His smile grew wider. "B-But I promised that I will not going to ruin y
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 15: Choices
The morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow on Tristan and Samantha. She was the one who woke first, as she noticed an unfamiliar scent surrounding her. Her eyes landed on her naked body as she immediately sat up on her bed and fixed herself, just to hurriedly leave him there. Evelyn, her friend looked at her in disbelief with sympathy. "What you did is indeed wrong, Sam... What if your parents know about what happened between the both you? Do you think everything will still be alright?" Evelyn said worriedly."I tried to avoid him, Evelyn. I really did walk away from him to save our relationship as a step siblings. I do my best to resist the desires I am feeling towards him, Evelyn. B-But...""But you still end up on that situation? Come on, Sam! You committed a sin." "I never wanted this, Evelyn. But my heart easily gave in especially when he also confessed her feelings for me." "That doesn't sound good, Sam..." Evelyn sighed and rubbed the bridge of her
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 16: Decision
"I can't find my desired choice, so I'll stay here without doing anything on what you want." Samantha's eyes widened on Tristan's answer. Though she doesn't want to feel relief and happy inside, she can't help herself. "Excuse me." The same time Tristan opened the door, it's her mother standing outside."Oh? I'm just finding you, Benjamin. But looks like you are having a meeting here." Her mother smiled at them, unaware about the tension on the surroundings. "Tris—" Samantha's mother try to called him, but Tristan quickly stepped out. Samantha swallowed hard. "What happened? Did you two quarrel over something, darling?" Tristan's father glanced at her, before turning to Samantha again, who's hands are getting cold. I know what her stepfather looks wants to say. Even though he still treat her softly after what he knew, she can feel that he's not pleased with the thought of her possibly having feelings with Tristan. "I-I will convince, Tristan. Mom, D-Dad, excuse me." Without sparin
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 17: Good luck
The day was off to a rocky start. Tristan's business rival had pulled a fast one, causing a significant setback in his latest project. The office was buzzing with tension, the employees anxious about the future of the company.Tristan sat in his office, his face a mask of cold anger. He was known for his calm demeanor, but today, his anger was evident. He was furious at his rival, but more than that, he was angry at himself for letting his guard down when it comes to Samantha.Samantha's heart pounding on her chest, as she looked for the last time on the mirror inside the restroom. She'd done a little makeup, which didn't make her look tense. It's been just two days after the heated tension between them and her stepfather. She knew that since then Tristan's mood turned more cold. Even though she wants to explain that she only wants the best for him, she can't do that, because it will only make things even more complicated. And she has a job to do as her secretary, which means she'll
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 18: Jealous
The evening had arrived, bringing with a sense of uncertainties for Samantha. For the last time she looked at her reflection in the bathroom mirror, brushing her hair neatly. "Sam... Don't show that long face. This is what you want, right?" she whispered, to convince herself that she really doesn't like Tristan. It was the night of Tristan's first dinner with Viviana, his business rival's sister. His father had arranged the dinner, hoping to form an alliance that would protect their business from further damage. Meanwhile, as Tristan entered the dining room, his gaze immediately fell on Samantha. She looked stunning in her dress, her eyes fiercely glancing at him, like she's ready to prove that she doesn't really going to be affected by what would possibly happen tonight. His heart ached at the sight of her, the feelings he had for her becoming harder to ignore. Tristan took his seat opposite Viviana, his parents sitting beside him.Seated at the head of the table was his father,
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 19: The Playboy
Once inside her room, Samantha let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. She leaned against the door, her heart pounding in her chest. She could still hear the sound of laughter from the dining room, could still imagine how Tristan flirted with Viviana. Samantha moved to her window, looking out at the night sky. She could see the stars twinkling in the distance, their light a stark contrast to the emotions swirling within her. The night made her remembered what happened between him and Tristan on the night club and the second time their lips shared a passionate kiss. "Why does it hurt so much?" she whispered to herself, her voice barely audible. "It shouldn't be like this. It shouldn't feel like I'm losing him." She pulled her knees up against her chest. She knew she shouldn't be feeling this way. Tristan was her step-brother, and he was about to be engaged. She should be happy for him, should be celebrating with the rest of her family. But all she felt was a deep sense of
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 20: Mountain of Work
As the day wore on, Tristan found more and more reasons to involve Samantha in his work. He called her into his office multiple times, each time under the pretense of some urgent task."Can you come in here again, please?" Samantha looked up from her desk, a look of surprise on her face. She had been working non-stop all morning, trying to keep up with the tasks Tristan had been giving her."Sure." she put down the telephone and standing up from her desk. She walked into Tristan's office, She knew what Tristan was doing, knew he was trying to make her jealous. And it was working, though she wasn't going to say that out loud. As she entered the office, she saw Viviana sitting across from Tristan. She watched as Tristan and Viviana shared a laugh, their closeness making her heart ache."Ah, Samantha," Tristan said, his voice filled with amusement. "I need you to prepare a report for the meeting later.""What? But your meeting with the board is just two hours before. How could I—" "S
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Samantha could hear the waves crash against her earlobe. Her skin seems hugging the coldness that's whispering in her surroundings. "Evelyn, where we actually are? Just make sure you have no hidden anger towards me that you are gonna drown me on the sea." Evelyn chuckle while she's acting as Samantha's support while walking and making sure that her friend will not going to removed her blindfold. "Nah, you can trust me for this, Sam!" Evelyn even giggled. After some time, they already stopped from walking, Samantha then sense that Evelyn already removed her hands from her shoulder. The silent of the surroundings made her heart race. "Evelyn? Should I remove it already?" She asked with a shaky tone, but Evelyn didn't answer her anymore so she decided to slowly removed the blindfold on her eyes. As she opened her eyes, the beauty of the night sky and the lights coming from the decorated lanterns was what greeted her eyes. But her eyes soon focus into one spot. It's a heart shape can
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Epilogue: You're Safe Now
"Tristan, what should we do now?! My daughter's in danger," Nathalie said, panic seeping through her voice, while Evelyn is trying to calm her down. Benjamin then, is already calling some men to come and help to find where Viviana kept Samantha. "I c-can't afford to let her get killed!" Tristan jaw clenched, he quickly picked his car's key and jacket."Tristan, where are you going?" Benjamin asked his son. "Dad, I can't just wait here. I need to do something!" Tristan was about to step out of the mansion when his phone rang, and to their surprised when Tristan answer the video call, it's not only Viviana they see, instead she's with Kristoffer also. "Kristoffer?!" Nathalie can't believe what she's seeing. She even trusted Kristoffer to take care of her daughter, but now he's actually one of the kidnappers. "How dare you, Kristoffer?! Where did you take my daughter!? What have you done with her?!" "Oh, easy, Aunt Nathalie. She's there still breathing." The camera was being zoomed
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 111: The Truths
"How could you do that to me, Viviana?!" Viviana quickly followed Tristan inside their home. "T-Tristan, babe... Please, let me explain.""Damn you! Explain what? Your lies? Maybe you can still fool me if ever I didn't follow Samantha to Kristoffer's house and I didn't hear and see all your lies. You are pregnant, huh?" He spat the last words like they were a curse word.Viviana froze for the second time, she's afraid, too scared that Tristan might just leave her, but she's more than angry, because if only Samantha didn't go there, maybe he won't follow her and discover the truth."So, from the start you are just fooling me? You fucking made me believe that we are really having a child!" Her hands curled into fists as she looked at the other side of the living room. "Tristan, I'm sorry okay? T-That's the only thing I can do to make you marry me." Viviana tried to grab his arm but Tristan pulled away and stepped backward. "And to get my wealth?" Viviana shook her head even it's too
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 110: Caught in Lies
"I'll just pay the bills, just wait me here?" Samantha smiled and nodded at Kristoffer. She can feel the furious gazed of Viviana towards her. She can actually hear her fingers tapping on the tap of the table. "If you are not really going to rest room, then we should go," she heard the words coming from Tristan. Its been half an hour since she's trying to control her hand from trembling because of undeniable nervousness. "No, I really want to, but I just really don't have a good feelings making you wait here." Samantha finally met Viviana's sight, who's not surprisingly still lingering on her. "Viviana..." Tristan whispered like the tone of his voice is fulll of tiredness. "Fine! I'll be back here quickly. Tristan, just sit there, and wait me, okay?" Viviana said while standing up from seating, and even looked back at Samantha with a warning look before walking into the hallway that leads to the rest room. When both of their lovers already out of the picture, Samantha could fee
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 109: Seeing Him With Her
"Tristan," Viviana approached Tristan and hugged him. She needs to act like a good wife again and not to trigger his anger towards him since their marriage is in a verge of failure because Samantha seems to be entering the picture again, especially now that Kristoffer also told her that before this month end, Samantha will be back here in New York and she doesn't like that news.She knows very well that Tristan is still in love with Samantha, and she won't let them be happy. "I-I'm happy that you are back. Look, I am sorry about our last fight. You don't have to stay away from me babe, especially that it's only a few months before I give birth." She gives him a small smile and caresses his cheek lovingly.Tristan stares at her silently for sometime and then sighs as he pinches the bridge of his nose. He looks tired, and Viviana knows that it's because of his hidden purpose at London. "I'm tired, Viviana. I want to rest." Despite the anger simmering inside of her, she still managed t
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 108: He's Here
Samantha slowly opened her eyes, finding herself inside an unknown place she can't really recognize. Soon enough she realized that she's like in an apartment. She got up from lying on the bed, thinking how she somehow ends up here."Sam..." Her eyes widened as she heard a very familiar voice, the same time she saw Tristan standing by the door of the bedroom. Samantha quickly got up from the bed and find her purse and wear her shoes again. She's about to leave the room when Tristan approached her."Sam..." He hugged her, holding tightly on her waist. "Tristan!" She pushes him away. "What are you doing?! Let me go!" When their eyes met she immediately felt like he's hurt. His face shows that he wants to hold her more. Her heart beat more faster as Tristan held her hands, but she just pushed his arms.She's too shocked to opened her eyes and see him here, like all of this feels like a dreams. She doesn't know how to react, but her feelings can't deny that he's still have an effect on
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 107: Someone Behind Her
"I hate him, Kris! But I hate your girlfriend more!" Viviana raised her voice, she's calling her brother, after Tristan left her and telling him about Tristan knowing the truth already that Samantha goes back to New York to witnessed their wedding. "Can you calm your ass, Viviana?" "Calm down? How can I calm down when he seems interested to know the reason why the fucking Samantha go there that time? What if... What if Tristan find her and leave me? I... I'm scared. I don't want any of this! You should have hide that girlfriend of yours and not let him see her," she said while sniffing. Kristoffer doesn't want to see his sister hurting especially because of Tristan because it made his blood boiled. He could do anything just to make her sister happy and no one could prevent him from doing that. "Stop crying, Viviana. I will make sure that Tristan is going nowhere near her and he can't just treat you like you are not his wife." Kristoffer told her with a serious tone and a cold voi
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 106: Why, Tristan?
Viviana's bedroom was a sanctuary of luxurious fabrics and adorned with extravagant things, that cast a soft glow upon her surroundings. It was within this lavish haven that Viviana stood, her phone resting on a marble tabletop, its screen displaying Kristoffer's name.She pressed the speaker button, allowing her to still hear his voice, as she gazed upon her reflection in a grandiose mirror. The mirror, framed with ornate golden carvings is reflecting perfect body shape.Kristoffer's voice echoed from the phone, with a confident tone. The timbre of his voice reverberated through the room. "Of course, she can't do that to someone like me, Viviana," he proclaimed, there's an arrogance seeping into his words.She raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk dancing upon her lips as she turned away from the mirror, fixating her gaze on an exquisite vase of orchids. "Psh! You are too confident, Kris," she taunted, her voice tinged with amusement. "Are you sure she's not just using you to cover
Our Forbidden Desires [ENGLISH VERSION] Chapter 105: He Knows Already
"Tristan?" "What are you doing here? And I didn't invite you to come inside already!""Samantha's there during our wedding right?" Evelyn, didn't expect that from Tristan. She doesn't know how Tristan knew it. But then she need to stick on her promise as what Samantha request her to do and that's not to tell anyone about it."W-What are you talking about? How could Samantha possibly there that moment, do you think she'll come back here just for you?""Tristan, you ruined my best friend's life. You are the reason why she suffered from humiliation." "Please, Evelyn... Don't hide it anymore. Tell me, tell me why she was there during that time? Did she plan to stop our wedding because the truth is she still loves me, right?" Tristan's voice quivered with a mixture of desperation and hope. He was searching for answers, clinging onto the possibility that Samantha's presence meant something more than what he had initially believed.Evelyn bit her lip, her eyes darting around the room as if
