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Our Surface Chapter Nineteen
Anna’s POVDid I cross the line? maybe I had a little but I just followed him into the car, unable to say anything.I sat at the farthest end of the passenger seat, I was afraid that if I sat too close or something he would hit me.His jaw clenched and his fists were clenched in a vice grip on the wheel and he looked so angry as if this entire situation was my fault, which it kind of was.After a minute of silence, I thought of speaking but nothing came out of my mouth. What could I possibly say that was going to make any difference? We got home and he parked by the side of the street, I was contemplating if I should just say good night or apologize.“I am sorry, I got so caught up in my head that I crossed the line, I shouldn’t have said those things…” My voice was a whisper barely audible but I didn’t get any reaction from him, he was staring straight out of the car like he had suddenly seen something interesting and not paying me any attention like I was saying bullshits.“Goodnig
Last Updated : 2023-06-21Our Surface Chapter Twenty
Caden’s POVToday I decided to visit my aunt after procrastinating for a while. My cousin Sean - her son was coming back home today from Spain and I wanted to go with her to welcome him at the airport.“Pierre” my aunt called me by my middle name, just like Mama would before throwing her hands round my neck “How are you dear?” she asked between the hug.She had always looked so much like my mama. I tried to push it away.It didn't matter whether they had identical faces, they were not the same people. That was it. Nothing more nothing less.“I am doing alright, Aunt Marie, how are you?” I hugged her back with one arm.“I haven't changed in years and still haven't changed since the past weeks you saw me,” she chuckled, pulling away from the embrace. “You didn't want to come to see me,'' she said.“I'm here now,” I said grinning and pulling back the seat next to me to give her space and let her sit down.We chatted casually over some food. We talked for a long time catching up, I tol
Last Updated : 2023-06-21Our Surface Chapter Twenty-One
Anna's POVWho goes clubbing on a Wednesday? Well except Erica of course and Danny who had both dragged me out to go with them.Erica claimed it was a “girls' night” and that we didn't need a reason to celebrate. I laughed so hard at her that I trickled a bit.Has Danny suddenly become a girl? I shook my head amusedly like I didn't know what Erica was capable of.I liked how adorable both Erica and Danny were but I don't think I could survive dealing with both of them, they were surely going to drive me crazy with their mushiness, and their wildness.I cringed as she made me stand in front of her while she dressed me up as if I was some Barbie doll against all my protests “Stop fidgeting” she whined while she put the dress on me.She wore a black leather skirt and a tight red top that showed off her curves. Her hair looked good too. As always it was in the latest style with bangs swept back exposing the soft spot on her forehead Her lips curled into a mischievous smile at seeing how
Last Updated : 2023-06-21Our Surface Chapter Twenty-Two
Caden’s POVSean was currently telling me about his messy breakup with some Angie chick in Madrid who cheated on him with another guy and even had an affair with one of Sean’s friends.He sounded upset but I wasn't sure if I was hearing things because he usually wasn't a talkative person, compared to Sebastian.Three chicks on the opposite side of the Vip section kept throwing their eyes at me and Sean.It was quite funny actually, especially when they were so pretty and sexy like most women here.I couldn't understand why they were trying so hard to send those unnecessary signals.“Hey check out the red-haired sitting over there” Sean whispered to me.And by the mention of red-haired, only one person came to my mind.I followed his gaze and it landed on her.I cleaned my eyes just to be sure my vision was not playing tricks on me.Anna was here?She seemed so engrossed in whatever she was doing with her phone.“Fuck” I muttered.“What’s wrong, do you know her?” Sean asked me.“Not e
Last Updated : 2023-06-22Our Surface Chapter Twenty-Three
Caden’s POVOnce I took her outside, it wasn’t any different. Her eyes were darting over everywhere at once, her breathing seemed hitched and she couldn’t stop trembling, tears were pooling in her eyes and she was sobbing quietly.“Hey, hey” I put my hands lightly on her shouldersHer reaction was almost violent and she yanked her shoulder out of my grasp. She backed away, trying to get away from me.“Woah, woah it's alright. It's okay. Look at me.” I tried to calm her down.When I looked at her, she looked like a child, a lonely child and I felt terrible for her. I didn't know exactly what she was going through. But the thought of killing anyone that dared to hurt her was persistent.“Look at me Anna, breathe,” I said firmlyFinally, she looked at me.She was trying desperately to calm herself down but it wasn't working. She looked at me, confused and scared, like a deer in headlights.“Can you hear me?” I said gently.She looked into my eyes, nodding frantically.“Good now follow
Last Updated : 2023-06-23Our Surface Chapter Twenty-Four
Caden’s POVI couldn't stop thinking if Anna was alright. Something seemed off about her, off about the way she reacted.Maybe it was just me overthinking things and I was stressing over nothing. She might be fine and we should leave it at that. I didn't have time to worry about that though. Some things needed my attention and my mind was already set on getting them done before the night was over.Sean was sleeping in the next room and when I stepped out so I could get a cup of coffee, I could hear his snores filling the hallway and I shook my head feeling sad for him.I couldn't help but wonder if the opening at the gallery was going to turn out impressive or not.It had to be, it needed to be.After working on the files on my laptop, I drifted to sleep.I was suddenly seventeen and standing in front of my Mama's art room, some of her paints were spilled on the floor, and Father had kicked them out of the table in anger. Mama’s face was contorted with grief as I tried to comfort her
Last Updated : 2023-06-23Our Surface Chapter Twenty-Five
Caden’s POVI ran down the stairs trying to make sense of what was happening. I wanted to help her, wanted to protect her. I kneeled beside her, holding her bloody body close and begging for her to wake up.Her eyes were cold, glazed over like ice, and lifeless.My heart stopped. A bright light blinded my eyes and I couldn't tell where I was. I panicked.Everything was spinning. Everything sounded so far away. My heartbeat raced fast and frantic.I opened my eyes slowly, my pupils adjusting to the bright light. As I blinked away the spots, I noticed I was laying on my back and was surrounded by white.I sat up slowly, wincing at the pain in my neck and shoulder, trying not to move any parts that didn’t hurt. I was still in my room.In the same room, I had fallen asleep.Why did my nightmares have to take me back to that night when I didn't want to be, that night took the most important thing in my life, took Mama away from me, and left a gaping hole where she used to live.But the
Last Updated : 2023-06-24Our Surface Chapter Twenty-Six
Anna’s POVIt was the day of the opening at the gallery and believe me everyone was looking their best. I noticed how Erica was walking on eggshells around me since that night, wanting to know if I was okay but also didn’t want to appear too needy about it so I wouldn't get mad, she tried to stay out of sight when she could. I hadn't spoken to Caden since that night because the next morning he came in looking like a zombie, his hair was all messed up from sleep and I could see him shivering as if cold. He didn't send for anyone and didn't step out of his office until we left office that evening.I wore a simple black dress with buttons in front and a slit behind with pink stilettos. It made my legs look longer than they usually did. I wanted to wear heels to the gallery as much as possible as I liked feeling shorter. The sun wasn't quite setting yet as we got into Erica's car. She had gone all white in a badass suit and white heels which was a rare sight, and her blonde hair was p
Last Updated : 2023-06-26
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Caden’s POVHow was I supposed to find her? I turned on the tracking app on my phone and followed its directions. She was in front of a hospital, curled in a corner.Her arms were wrapped around her as she rocked herself back and forth, rocking slowly. I hurried towards her. My feet stumbled over some debris and I almost fell. She didn't notice me yet but when she did... I froze with terror when I realized how fragile she looked. How much she needed help. The pain that was radiating off her wasn't physical; it was mental and emotional. It radiated from where I stood and all I wanted to do was wrap her up in my arms. Soothe her mind and take away this pain for good. Instead, I just watched her, afraid if I spoke or made even the slightest movement she might collapse and not wake again.She was mumbling words, words I couldn't hear and her eyes seemed to be fixed on something yet unfocussed.I hadn't seen such raw pain from anyone before and I could feel the heat of it coming off of her
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Anna’s POVPanic engulfed me in a warm hug that grew tight, almost suffocating as I stared at the man in front of me.The hair in my arms stood straight up like spikes, my breath caught in my throat.I could hear my heartbeat racing and I couldn't think, could hardly breathe. I couldn't speak or move, as I tried to focus solely on his face, which seemed to glow with a light from within. His hair was dark like ink, and shiny.But his eyes, those eyes were cold and danced with mischief and danger. Like liquid ice.I knew those eyes. I had seen them so many times, burning in my nightmares. Eyes that looked deep into yours like they could read your deepest desires. Eyes that screamed chaos, he was looking at me like a cat playing with its food before devouring it and leaving the bones to crumble underneath the weight of his appetite. I knew those eyes. “Not exactly who you were expecting, am I right?” he murmured amusedly, taking in the sight of me as if he had planned this whole encoun
Our Surface Chapter Seventy-Six
Anna’s POVIt was hard to decide but I decided that I needed therapy. I had to continue with my session if I wanted to be better and I needed to be better.Not just for anyone but for myself, too. It wasn’t as easy for me to get help in a professional setting but some people could. People like the person who had been there with me all through this whole process. She sat quietly in her chair in my room, listening to my every word with patience and understanding. She forced me to be better, ignoring the fact that I was a handful.I couldn't pretend that I wasn't anxious, it felt like it's been ages since the last session. It felt like the first day all over again.Beads of sweat formed on my forehead despite the cool air conditioning in the waiting room. The steady drip of water from a faucet sounded in the background and my heart beat faster than normal. Sweat dripped onto the table as well as the palms of my hands. A couple of strands of hair fell into my face and I brushed them bac
Our Surface Chapter Seventy-Five
Caden’s POVSebastian and Anna sat not very far, she was so engrossed in whatever he was saying that she even giggled and threw her head back.Anger flew through me like lightning and I began to move to their table. The words came out of my mouth before I could stop them. “Are you fucking serious right now?” I growled, staring at them, his eyes were suddenly wide with fear. His jaw clenched tightly as if he wanted to say something but the words were stuck on the way down. Anna looked red like she had been caught doing what she was supposed to do. She bit her lower lip and turned to look away from me. Sebastian who observed everything just looked confused but soon his usual smile was back on his face as if nothing ever happened. He looked over at me, “Yeah, that’s a good way to sum it up,” he gave an awkward laugh. He seemed amused by me. And he was laughing at me. He couldn't have been more wrong! It wasn't funny!“Nice to see you, Caden”“We need to talk,” I said looking directly
Our Surface Chapter Seventy-Four
Caden’s POVMy eyes trailed to her exposed thigh as she slept on my bed beside me. It was so smooth, so beautiful and so tempting to reach out to.I clenched my fist, fighting the temptation. My hand itched to touch her, to rub along her smooth leg, to explore every inch of her. I could feel the bulge in my pants, straining uncomfortably, at the thought of it.After a few seconds of contemplating, I heeded finally, tracing my fingertips in a buttery light way, across her exposed thigh, trailing from her knee, down to her midthigh. I kept my eyes glued on her face while I made my journey, taking special care not to wake her up. When I got lower, I paused and stared up at her face once again.My breathing quickened as I continued down. Her eyelashes fluttered, revealing her beautiful brown orbs, as she stared back at me in a dazed manner, while my finger kept trailing down to her entrance, my eyes still trained on her.“Caden?” She called out softly, as it sounded more like a restrai
Our Surface Chapter Seventy-Three
Anna’s POVI couldn't believe I had let that happen. It wasn't like me to lose control like that, but it just happened. It felt like we were in the middle of a movie set – and we had just finished playing out one scene, and all of a sudden it was raining hard.I couldn't have been so stupid! I had begged him to touch me, I had screamed out his name over and over again last night while he slammed into me like an animal possessed. And now that I had finally gotten what I wanted… he had to say that.Shame washed over me, and tears stung my eyes as I walked down the street, trying to keep from crying in public. I could not believe this – not after everything we had done last night. But when I thought about how it had ended, my insides turned to ice.I didn't know what I was thinking, maybe that I had seen some level of vulnerability from him? But he was Caden Gallagher, the famous playboy. Why was I surprised that he would never want to give up his reputation for something as trivial as
Our Surface Chapter Seventy-Two
Caden’s POV“I want this,” I heard her say.That was all it took for me to lose the self-control I was holding onto as I went back to kissing her, this time with urgency.It was like my entire world was spinning and I could barely focus. I was kissing her like there was nothing else in the whole world, the world, and everyone but her. Her fingers tangled in my hair as she tugged my hair in need, urging me to deepen the kiss. I didn't mind, I just kept kissing her.And then I lost all control of my actions, kissing her harder and faster as her body became heavier in my embrace, my hands traveling down, slipping underneath her shirt to trace along her skin.She arched into my touch causing me to lose my train of thought. I didn't think much about what I was doing, all I cared about was the warmth radiating from her body and the feeling of being completely engulfed in her presence.Her hand slid under my shirt tracing the curves on my chest, leaving a burning sensation in its wake. My h
Our Surface Chapter Seventy-One
Anna’s POV“Do you have any siblings?” The question was a whisper in the wind that night and yet I heard it clear every day as if my ear were ringing with it. I blinked once or twice before focusing on the man opposite me.“No. Erica Is the closest thing I have to one” My voice sounded sadder than I intended it to be.“And what about Erica?” He must have read the meaning behind my words and sensed that something was wrong.“I am not the definition of sunshine, maybe hurricanes and storms, and sometimes people like Erica get tired of dealing with people like me. I wouldn't blame her, I am a handful” The words spilled from my mouth like water out of an overflowing dam. Tears sprang into my eyes and I turned away to gaze at the moonlight shimmering in the sky above us on the rooftop of La Cuisine de Camile, for the first time Caden was letting me pay after much persuasion. I knew it was selfish but I wanted this moment to be special. Even though I had never really been one for physical
Our Surface Chapter Seventy
Anna’s POVI woke up with a throbbing headache and with the sun threatening to make me blind. I had no choice but to roll over in bed and close my eyes until the throbbing subsided, at least for the moment. I couldn't even find the words to describe my hangover. I only knew it was bad when my eyes stung like they would explode. The thought of doing anything more than lying in bed made me feel even more nauseous. But I knew that as long as I kept my eyes closed and didn’t move, then I’d be fine for now. But I thought wrong and too fast.This is why saying no to alcohol was the best option, I finally understood that.At least Caden had been there, and he brought me home.Sucker! I thought to myself as that fluttery feeling came back and I let out an annoyed grunt. This time instead of trying to suppress the urge to vomit, I felt worse than before, and I wished I could just sleep for at least another couple of hours. I don’t know if I was still drunk, or not hungover enough yet to de
