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Our 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 : 2023-06-26Our Surface Chapter Twenty-Seven
Caden’s POVI felt relieved after I gave that speech, it was almost as if I could feel her standing close to me and smiling at me. It made me a little bit relieved, like when I visited her tomb.As usual, I stopped to exchange pleasantries with people when the flashes of cameras suddenly filled the room and I couldn’t understand what was going on until I recognized the faces. In a black suit was Adrien Gallagher, the man I hated the most, my father. Beside him was his trophy wife and son.The little boy ran to me, hugging my legs and the cameras even flashed more and it took everything I had in me not to kick him off.Why was he here? Why did they come here? Who invited him? I hated every sight of him, the urge to pounce on him at that very moment was irresistible. My hands balled in fists and I kept trying to control myself, not to punch him in the face, not to hit him, I had a reputation to maintain.Sean came and led me out in the pretense of whispering something to me.“What th
Last Updated : 2023-06-26Our Surface Chapter Twenty-Eight
Anna's POVI asked Sebastian why he said “Shit” when the man who I later found out was Caden’s father walked in. What? I didn't watch the news so I barely knew him.He was with a younger woman in her 40s and was pretty. She wore a navy blue Armani dress and a red Chanel bag draped over her shoulder. Her curly locks flowed down past her shoulders and she carried herself with confidence. I knew she wasn't his mom because Erica told me his mom was dead.She had to be dead but what fascinated me more was the little boy this woman came in holding hands with, he looked exactly like Caden, with the same black hair and blue eyes. It was like looking at a younger version of Caden.The most adorable sight was when the little guy hugged Caden regardless of their height difference and the people around gushed about how cute they were but something seemed off.It was Caden.Something was off about him, he didn’t seem so pleased about the little boy's hug, or maybe it was more than that. It almost
Last Updated : 2023-06-28Our Surface Chapter Twenty-Nine
Anna's POVOne could find out anything about him, his endless source of income which I didn't know ran from arts to hospitality and everything in between. Even the internet could tell you anything about him and I couldn't understand why one would put out so much information about themselves.I searched for information about him when he was younger but I couldn’t find any. I searched about his mother and there was not much information about her, only that she was an artist and had committed suicide.I felt bad for him, I couldn't think of how much that would have affected him as a child, as a teen.Was that why he left New York for England?I mean the time of the event was enough to consider it the reason why he left. He stayed there for a while. That was why he had that slight accent, right?I didn't get to finish that thought because of my phone vibrating in my hand. I opened the message and read it.It was from Erica, she was spending the weekend at Danny’s place and wanted to know
Last Updated : 2023-07-02Our Surface Chapter Thirty
Caden’s POVI didn't know what I was thinking when I asked Anna to walk with me but strolling through the streets of New York was more therapeutic than I could remember. It was the weekend and I was supposed to be resting from the stress of last week.I was restless.I couldn't close my eyes without being taken back to that horrific evening, I didn't need any fucking reminder, I had been there when I was seventeen and I didn't want to be there anymore but it seemed my demons could not understand me because they were ready to drag me into their abyss the moment I closed my eyes. They pounced on me without mercy and I was forced to take those pills again.I hated them, they made me feel sick and weak and strongly dependent on them. Without them, I was like a ticking bomb that could go off at any time.I hate that I need them.I hurried out of my house without my car and the only thing I thought I needed was my credit card and a face cap. I should have grabbed my shades as well but th
Last Updated : 2023-07-02Our Surface Chapter Thirty-One
Caden’s POV“Are you always this quiet or you'd rather go home than sit here with me?” She hadn't said a word since we got here, she was either smiling at something the children were doing or just not talking.“What?” She squeaked like a mouse, her eyes widened in fear, what was she always so afraid of? It didn't make any sense why a normal human being would be jumpy. It reminded me of Taylor's party when I yelled at her.“Why are you so scared?” “I am not scared!” She said it too quickly, raising her voice and I knew she was lying. “I mean I am not scared” she mumbled quietly.How many more sides did she have?“Your little brother… He seemed sweet” she said randomly, out of nowhere. I guess she attempted to engage me in a conversation, but it was a sorry one.I kept my face void of any emotion. “I guess… I don’t know much about siblings”“Come on, they can't be so bad. I always wished I had one” “You shouldn't, at least you get all of your parent's love for yourself” I hated how bi
Last Updated : 2023-07-04Our Surface Chapter Thirty-Two
Anna's POV“Anna Noel Mackenzie!” Erica was back the next day and I couldn’t understand why she was yelling.“Keep your voice down” I whispered to them and was surprised that this time she made an effort to keep her voice down. “You're a betrayer” I couldn't understand what she meant by that.Why would I betray her? Was she referring to me or someone else? Was there another girl who did? “I trusted you,” She said and I felt a cold chill run up my spine. Who was she talking about? Had I done something wrong?“Chill Anna, you should see your face now” She suddenly laughed in between gasping breaths. “It is hilarious to watch your whole face turn into one big question mark” That comment sent a wave of confusion throughout my head, but I couldn't tell if she was being sarcastic or not. I was confused. Confused beyond belief. “You are scaring me was all I could manage to say” I managed to choke out before taking another step back, trying to get away from her.My legs gave way under my
Last Updated : 2023-07-04Our Surface Chapter Thirty-Three
Anna's POVI met Erica when life had pushed me to the edge when I didn't have any reason to live anymore. I had no money, no friends, no prospects for my future, no family...no nothing. The world had ended and left behind a young child and I was left in a dead end. No one wanted me anywhere. I was stuck in a place I didn't know existed, a dark place in my head, where I lived alone and didn't exist. It was lonely, frightening, but most importantly empty. All the hope and happiness drained out of me and my life was turning into an endless nightmare. Scar had kicked me out of his house. I remember how much I pleaded for him to take me back, I begged to stay with a monster because I had no clue what my next step was supposed to be. He had told me that if I stayed any longer he'd kill me and I was convinced that he was right. So I decided to leave. There wasn't anything I could do anymore. I had lost all chances of finding something better. Something real.I begged on the streets,
Last Updated : 2023-07-05
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Our Surface Chapter Seventy-Eight
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
Our Surface Chapter Seventy-Seven
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
