I felt an overwhelming exhaustion despite being hugging my pillow in my beloved bed, the luxurious satin bedcover cool against my skin, its matching pillow offering comfort. The moonlight streamed through the window, casting a dim glow across the room, gentle enough to keep my sleep undisturbed. But as I slowly opened my eyes, I became aware of a presence that shattered the stillness—a distinct thud of shoes approaching. Even in my drowsy intoxicated state, I turned my head, my vision hazy, to see a robust figure moving through the shadows. His features were striking, though the dim light and my sleepy eyes made it hard to make out the details. He moved with a casual confidence, unbuttoning his shirt, the fabric sliding off his broad shoulders, then removing his coat and shoes as if he belonged here, as if this were his nightly ritual. I rubbed my eyes, trying to focus, but my body was sluggish, my mind heavy. He leaned over me, his one knee pressing into the bed, his hand reachin
"Should I ? Think before you say babydoll, once you say it there's no going back" murmured like a devil near me . "What the fuck" I opened my eyes in fear and sat straight in my bed noticing my bright sunlight filled room with no one near me. my eyes still wandering around my room searching for a stranger but Then I got relieved. "Was it a dream " I supported my head with both my hand and rubbed to stop my banging head ache. Then I realised it's over 9am "Oh, shit" Rushed to the bathroom I specialise in getting ready within five minutes, unlike most girls. I quickly glanced in the mirror wearing mom jeans with tshirt , combed my hair, and secured it into a messy bun with a long wooden hair stick. Grabbing two slices of bread from the fridge, I stuffed them into my mouth and left my apartment, locking the door behind me using numlock. On my way to start my routine day, my neighbour, Mr. Dennis—a widower with a cute 5-year-old son—chuckled at the sight of me while picking up
**Amira pov** After attending to a few patients in my OPD, despite my headache and a few lingering concerns on my mind, I made my way to the office where I received a pager from a hospital administrator . On my way,I sent a message on my phone instructing my colleagues to take a break after completing their tasks and to contact me in case of any emergencies within our workforce group, which includes residents Ethan, Sofia, and Eva. Upon entering the office room and noticing the name "dr.Mia Bennett" on the board, I anticipated the purpose of my visit. "Please don’t discussing that. Just t leave me alone," I stated before taking a seat in front of Mia, my closest friend. Mia's immediate response was, "How can you possibly forget everything? What is holding you back?" Without meeting Mia's gaze, I focused on playing with my ring, prompting Mia to notice and inquire, "Is it that ring that's holding you back?" Uncertain, I replied, "I'm not sure." Mia advised, "Amira, you need to
**Amira pov**One evening, after an exceptionally tough day at the hospital, my friends suggested to join at a bar nearby. It wasn’t unusual for them to grab a drink together after a long shift, so I agreed after their multiple requests. My friends got excited especially Ryan’s expression changed and he was excited after he saw me joining them. Looks like he had already drunk enough to get tipsy , seems like he had done many surgeries today. I had few shots with them. I enjoyed the sight of fun dance moves made by my friends Mia, Eva, Daniel and I recorded them to make fun of them later. Me and Ryan was sitting in the cushion and having some drinks and chatting. He is not even giving proper answer just looking at me with blushing face.His usual confident demeanor seemed to falter as he downed his drink and looked at me with an intensity he wasn’t used to.“Amira,” he began, his voice slightly slurred, “I need to tell you something.”I looked at him, puzzled. “What’s up, Ryan?”“I’ve
**Amira pov**The next morning, I walked into the hospital with a single mission: avoid Ryan at all costs. I threw myself into my work, taking on as many patients as possible, anything to keep myself busy. I even avoid having lunch with my friends by eating late by engaging myself in work. But every time I walked past the surgical wing, my heart would skip a beat, wondering if Ryan was nearby."Amira, you okay?" Eva asked as we took a quick coffee break together. She was one of my closest friends, someone I could always count on for support."Yeah, just tired," I lied, giving her a forced smile.Yet she managed to read my mind again”Well, you can’t avoid him forever. You need to talk to him, Amira. Ryan’s a good guy. He doesn’t deserve to be left hanging like this," she advised, her tone gentle but firm. Eva reached across the table, squeezing my hand. "Amira, you have to let yourself move on. You deserve to be happy."I nodded, but her words didn’t make it any easier. How could I m
**Amira pov**The days that followed my conversation with Ryan were a mix of relief and continued tension. The weight of his feelings, now out in the open, hung between us, altering the dynamics of our friendship. I couldn’t help but replay our conversation in my mind, the guilt gnawing at me. I knew I couldn’t continue to leave him in limbo, but the thought of moving forward while still entangled in my past was overwhelming.A few days later, I decided to take a step forward. I couldn’t bring myself to talk to Ryan just yet, but I knew I needed to start dealing with the mess I had left behind. I went to the locker tried removing my engagement ring from my finger, the symbol of a relationship that had ended in confusion and pain. It was so tight that I got scared of losing my finger. My fingers trembled as I pulled it out, the small band feeling heavy in my hand. For a moment, I simply stared at it, memories flooding back—both the good and the bad. I kept my ring into the locker and c
**Amira pov**Every morning not exactly every morning but most of the morning,I woke up with a pounding headache, the stress and guilt manifesting in physical pain. I knew it wasn’t normal, so I scheduled some tests at the hospital without the knowledge of my friends. But the results came back clear, leaving me more frustrated than ever.I consulted with my colleagues in the medicine department, but no one could give me a definitive answer. They suggested it might be stress-related, but I knew it was more than that. It was the weight of my unresolved past, the constant reminder that I hadn’t closed the door on my marriage, that I was living in a limbo of my own making.———————-With my ring out of sight, I allowed myself to fully embrace my feelings for Ryan. We started spending more time together, and our bond grew stronger with each passing day. The chemistry between us was undeniable, and it felt like a natural progression from our friendship.Ryan was always attentive, making sure
**Amira**I always had prided myself on being in control, both in my personal life and my career as a pediatrician. But all of that began to unravel the day Ryan confessed his love for me. Since then, my carefully constructed walls had been slowly crumbling, leaving me vulnerable in ways I never anticipated.It was a typical morning in the hospital, with the usual flurry of activity as doctors, nurses, and patients filled the halls. I was checking on my patients with junior residents in tow. The children made cute interactions with us. But today, my mind kept drifting back to Ryan.Ryan, the brilliant surgeon who had been my friend for years, had become something much more complicated. Our relationship had always been close, but since his confession, there was a new tension between us—one that was both exciting and terrifying."Dr. Amira, are you with us?" Mia, the hospital administrator, teased as she caught me daydreaming in the hallway. Mia had a sharp eye and an even sharper sense
Author pov,At Mia’s Hospital in the US, the air was heavy with a mix of tension and concern. Ryan was lying on a hospital bed, bandages wrapped around his wrists from multiple self-inflicted cuts. His face was pale, but his eyes held a stubborn defiance .In the corridor just outside his room, Mia, Eva, and Daniel stood huddled together, their expressions a blend of anger and worry. Mia had been harsh with Amira recently, and though her anger towards Ryan had initially fueled her outburst, she now realized that Amira was bearing the brunt of everyone’s frustration.“I can’t believe Ryan could be so reckless,” Eva whispered, glancing towards Ryan’s room. “I tried talking some sense into him, but he just kept going on about how much he loves Amira. It’s like he’s lost all sense of reality.”Mia crossed her arms, her brow furrowed. “I know he’s been struggling, but to put Amira through this… It’s not fair. I shouldn’t have taken our frustration out on her.”Daniel rubbed the back of his
The next day, I was at the hospital, busy with my rounds when my phone buzzed. It was Mia, calling me in a tone that dripped with anger.“Amira, what the hell did you do?” she snapped before I could even say hello. Her voice was filled with accusation, and I could almost feel the heat of her frustration through the phone.“What are you talking about, Mia?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. “What did I do?”“You know exactly what I’m talking about. Ryan is devastated, Amira. You’ve really hurt him this time,” she said, her words like sharp daggers. “By the way, congratulations on all the likes your post is getting. You and Aiden look so cozy, practically made for each other.”The line went dead before I could say another word. I stood there, frozen for a moment, confusion and panic washing over me. What post? What was Mia talking about? My pulse quickened as I pulled out my phone and opened Instagram.There it was—a post of me and Aiden, arms wrapped tightly around each other, o
The air between us was thick with tension as Aiden closed the door behind him. His eyes burned with a possessive intensity, and before I could even register what was happening, he grabbed me by the waist and pulled me against him, his grip firm and unyielding. His mouth crashed down onto mine, urgent and demanding, and my immediate instinct was to push him away. I pressed my hands against his chest, clamping my mouth shut, but it only seemed to fuel him more.“Stop it, Aiden,” I managed to say, turning my head to the side to escape his lips. But he was relentless. His hand snaked up to my neck, and he gripped a fistful of my hair, yanking it just enough to bring my face back to him, forcing me to look into his darkened gaze. His voice was low and dangerously soft as he murmured, “I’m showing you that I own you, Amira.”I clenched my lips together, determined not to give him the satisfaction of my compliance. He kissed me again, harder this time, his mouth moving against mine with a hu
As I sat at the dining table, I couldn’t help but notice the tension thickening in the air. Aiden stormed into the mansion wearing his perfectly tailored suit, but his face carried a look of cold fury. His jaw was clenched, and his eyes burned with an unspoken anger. He glanced at me with a scowl before heading upstairs without a word. I watched him disappear down the hall, utterly confused about what had triggered his sudden temper.I turned back to my dinner, but the curiosity gnawed at me. What could have possibly happened to make him so furious? Aiden returned after a few minutes, freshly showered, and looking more composed. He strode down the stairs, his steps purposeful, his hair slightly damp, and his white shirt unbuttoned at the top, revealing a hint of his toned chest. His mother, sensing the shift in the atmosphere, instructed the servants to serve him dinner.As he settled at the table across from me, the tension was palpable. He began eating in a calm, almost too measured
L following day at the hospital, I was already feeling the strain of having my personal bodyguard shadowing me everywhere. Every step I took, there he was, a few paces behind, his stern gaze making my every move feel scrutinized. It was as if Aiden’s reach extended beyond the confines of our home, clutching me tightly even here. I desperately needed some space, and my irritation was starting to show.As I was tending to one of the pediatric patients, my phone vibrated in my pocket. It was Eva. I quickly excused myself and stepped out into the hallway, pressing the phone to my ear. “Eva? Is everything okay?”“Amira, I just wanted to check on you. How are you doing?” she asked, her voice carrying a hint of concern. “You’re really working in that hospital in Italy now?”“Yes,” I replied, glancing back at the bodyguard who stood near the corner, pretending not to eavesdrop but clearly listening. “I’m fine, just adjusting to everything here.”“Adjusting?” Eva’s tone became more skeptical.
At dinner, the atmosphere was a blend of tension and a strange sense of belonging I hadn’t quite felt in a while. Aiden’s mother, a warm and elegant woman with a gentle demeanor, was seated across from me. She looked at me with an encouraging smile as she asked, “How was your first day, dear? You must have had quite the challenge working in a new country.”I took a deep breath, setting my fork down. “It was… different,” I admitted, a small smile creeping onto my lips. “But I managed. The language barrier was difficult, but I’m learning.”She nodded, clearly pleased. “I’m proud of you,” she said, her voice soft but sincere. “It takes courage to adapt so quickly.”A rush of pride filled my chest, and I couldn’t help but cast a quick glance at Aiden, who sat at the head of the table, casually eating as if the whole conversation was of little interest to him. He didn’t look up, his focus solely on his meal, and it only made my resolve harden. At least his mother was proud of me, and that
The morning of my first day working at the hospital in Italy, I woke up with a strange mix of eagerness and anxiety. The air in the mansion felt heavy, almost suffocating, as if reminding me that I wasn’t here by choice. I sat at the edge of the bed, pulling on my slippers with a sense of determination. Working at the hospital was my one opportunity to feel some sense of normalcy, even if it came with strings attached.I headed downstairs holding Leo in my hand and handed over to his mom to take care of him. where Aiden was casually seated at the dining table, sipping his coffee as though he didn’t have a care in the world. His presence filled the room in a way that made me feel small and insignificant, even though I wasn’t about to let him see that. Marco, my assigned bodyguard, was already waiting by the door, dressed in a black tuxedo that seemed completely out of place for a hospital.As I picked up my bag, Aiden glanced up at me with that familiar controlling look in his eyes. “Y
I sat on the couch with Leo nestled in my lap, his small body curled up as I ran my fingers through his soft fur. The house felt unusually quiet, save for the occasional ticking of the wall clock. Aiden had just finished getting ready to leave for the hospital, his keys jingling in his hand as he strode toward the door. There was a finality in his movements, like he was already in his own world, where I didn’t matter. And for some reason, that bothered me.I glanced at the clock again and then at Leo, who seemed perfectly content to lie there and bask in the moment. Something inside me stirred—a resolve I wasn’t sure I had before. I couldn’t just sit here every day while my career and life slipped away. I needed to do something, to reclaim a sense of normalcy, of independence.Before I could overthink it, I called out to Aiden, my voice breaking the stillness of the room. “Aiden.”He stopped, halfway out the door, and turned back with a look of mild surprise. I almost never called him
The next morning, I woke to the soft tickle of a small, warm tongue licking my cheek. I opened my eyes to see Leo’s tiny face staring at me, his big brown eyes full of curiosity and affection. He let out a little whine and limped slightly as he moved closer, nudging my hand with his nose. It was as if he was trying to wake me up properly, to start the day together. I reached out and stroked his fur gently, feeling a pang of worry as I noticed the slight limp from the previous day’s accident.“Good morning, little one,” I whispered, lifting him up and kissing the top of his head. His tail wagged weakly, but there was a spark of life in his eyes that made me smile.As I got up, I noticed Aiden stirring on the couch. He sat up slowly, rubbing the back of his neck and wincing in pain. Sleeping on that couch hadn’t done him any favors, and it was evident by the irritated grimace on his face. He caught sight of Leo and me cuddling together, his expression darkening. For a moment, I saw a fl