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2023-07-07 05:54:19Kaugnay na kabanata
Our Surface Chapter Thirty-Five
Anna's POVI hated the week that followed. I could see the stares my colleagues were giving me at work, I could tell they were suspicious.Trevor was still not talking to me. He didn't even look my way, he just went on as if I was invincible and unimportant. The others too. They avoided looking at me when I was close in a way that felt like I was a disease.But from afar I would feel their gaze that followed me like a cloud or shadow.It was worse when Erica started her three months professional course.It simply meant bye-bye to my free rides to work and back, bye-bye to her company, and a whole lot of other things.I missed her already. I didn't expect to feel this way once the job was done and she was leaving. But I did. And so I was feeling miserable.Even though I didn't want to admit it, something seemed to have changed between me and Trevor during the week.It was like a weird tension between us.He treated me differently than he usually did and I tried not to read too much i
Huling Na-update : 2023-07-07Our Surface Chapter Thirty-Six
Anna’s POVI woke up to blinding lights and plain white walls as my eyes adjusted. It looked like someone had painted a picture of a hospital room. It was hard not to think about how I’d died when I just woke up in one for the first time.It was a whole dèjá vu feeling. As if my body remembered every moment I’d gone through. My eyes took in my surroundings again, this time with more depth. A couple of empty chairs sat next to my bed with a small window. There were IV poles on each of them but they didn’t seem connected to anything except for me.I tried to adjust but the door swung open and there stood Erica who looked like she was shocked to see me awake.She rushed to my side with different emotions flashing on her face and I could tell she was trying not to cry. “Oh, my god. You’re awake,” she breathed as she reached to touch my head.The contact felt odd. I couldn’t feel any warmth or pressure from her hand so it made me feel weirdly numb. I tried to pull myself up to a seated p
Huling Na-update : 2023-07-10Our Surface Chapter Thirty-Seven
Anna's POV“What if it was him?” Erica's voice echoed in my mind, causing me to look up and lock eyes with her.I shivered involuntarily.I didn't understand where that question even came from. The last thing I saw was my attacker. I was pretty sure he was not the same guy who had been following me but I honestly didn't know what to believe anymore.“Anna, are you even listening to me?” She snapped her fingers in front of my face, bringing me out of my thoughts.“Who?”, I asked, confused. I knew who she asked for, and I knew what she was talking about but trust me when I say no one wanted their fears to be confirmed.“That’s what I was wondering” she sighed. “What if it was Scar” she repeated her question as she crossed her arms. She was looking at me, her warm amber eyes piercing through the bottom of my soul and trying to figure me out but I looked away immediately.The hair in my arms stood involuntarily at the mention of his name, causing my whole body to tense up.Scar? I said
Huling Na-update : 2023-07-10Our Surface Chapter Thirty-Eight
Caden’s POVAunt Marie had an asthma attack, and Sean called to inform me. His voice sounded as if he was trying to be brave or something, but that didn't make any sense at all because I could tell he was upset. He was still breathing heavily into the phone like he wanted to cry, but he was trying not to let it show how bad things were for him. I abandoned work immediately, it wasn't like I had anything to do at the moment.I noticed that Anna still hadn't resumed. Her strawberry-blonde friend had told me about her accident without details but she didn't give me the details.I hurried into my Audi and drove to the address Sean had given me.“Saints Hospital” was written in large letters across the building's white façade. It looked rather modern, with lots of glass windows.It felt odd being here, I couldn't remember the last time I had been to a hospital, it sent weird chills down my spine.I parked my car outside the front entrance and then entered. There was no one else waiting
Huling Na-update : 2023-07-13Our Surface Chapter Thirty-Nine
Caden’s POVFor once, I thought Erica looked uncomfortable. I wondered why though, I had spoken to her several times at various meetings and she seemed nice enough- dedicated and passionate too. I remembered when she wrote the paper on the importance of healthy relationships within the workplace. She talked about working closely with colleagues and helping them to get to know each other and learn from each other. “I wasn't expecting to see you here,” she said to me this time, gone was the trace of fear.“My aunt is just in that room“ I pointed to Aunt Marie’s room and I saw Erica's eyes widen in remorse. Pity? I couldn't tell.“I am sorry about that,” she told me.I nodded.“How is Anna?” I asked her instead.I saw the sober look return to her eyes again and she looked down, rubbing her arm “They told me she is fine” she responded softly.Something in my gut twisted at the tone she used. It was too quiet.“But?” I pressed.She looked up, tears threatening to spill over again. “She
Huling Na-update : 2023-07-13Our Surface Chapter Forty
Anna's POVI groaned when I woke up again, trying to understand what was happening. This time I was more aware I had passed out, I tried to sit up and it was only then my eyes met those sapphire blue ones.It made me question my sanity, was I dreaming or not? I was certain I was dreaming, I was dreaming. I wasn’t sure about passing out anymore.Maybe the impact of the alley on my head was making me imagine things. But why was Caden Gallagher the first person my mind had to imagine?I wasn’t joking, I imagined sitting where Erica had sat, his blue eyes boring into my soul like he was seeing something no one else could see.Seeing things I didn’t want him to see.“You are awake” It wasn't a question so I wasn't sure of how to respond to that.His gaze was still unwavering and I couldn't bear to look at him, afraid of what my face might give away so I looked at the door instead.“How are you feeling?” his rich musical voice with a hint of that slight accent asked me after a hundred hours
Huling Na-update : 2023-07-15Our Surface Chapter Forty-One
Caden’s POV“What happened to you?” I knew what happened to her already, I wanted to hear her say it. I wasn’t an investigator but I was trying to connect the dots here.It was a simple question yet Anna acted as if I slapped her across the face.Then it happened too fast, too many emotions were flashing through her face, switching colors like party lights.“Anna?” I called out but she didn’t respond. It made me panic and I moved towards her.“Anna?” I tried again, snapping my fingers in front of her.To no avail.She looked like she was trying to get her composure to herself yet she was still mumbling incoherent words to herself and I couldn't tell what the problem was.She seemed to go low-key hysteric and I could tell there was a torment- no a battle going on in her head.“Mom, shut up, stop, I know! Please stop! Shut up!” those were the only words I could pick out, the rest came out too fast, way too fast for me to comprehend them.When the words rushed out faster than possible, h
Huling Na-update : 2023-07-15Our Surface Chapter Forty-Two
Caden’s POVSeanI kept whispering short seconds, minutes of prayers as I reached Aunt Marie's room, her bed was empty.In fact, her hospital room looked like there had been no one there before. The curtains were drawn in every corner and the light was out. Her bedside table with its vase of flowers stood still too, her bed was laid, properly laid and that was when my heart stopped beating. The silence was deafening, but I couldn't look away. Where was my aunt?“Excuse me, sir, are you looking for someone?” the little Asian nurse asked me. She stood by the entrance of the room. I hadn't noticed her earlier since I was too focused on what was going on in my head.She wore an immaculate white nurse uniform that was below her knees, and her long black hair was tied into a bun. Her face looked kind enough.“My Aunt” was all I could say.“Oh she's been moved from the emergency room, the doctor said she might be discharged later today” she answered with an apologetic smile.It was then I
Huling Na-update : 2023-07-20
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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
