In Klara’s room….Klara made Ralph sit on her tiny bed and ran to her cupboard to bring the first aid kit while the injured Ralph looked around her room with his golden eyes in curiosity because it’s his first time coming into her room. She would object him whenever he wanted to step inside telling him that he shouldn’t enter a girl’s bedroom but she would come into his room without his permission and even sleeps on his bed like she owned it. Silly girl. His eyes landed on her things which were not girly. He expected her room to be pink filled with dolls but it’s so different and not suitable for an eight year old girl. But then again it’s Klara Roselli they’re talking about. This room is just like her. Stubborn, violent and rebellious. His gaze shifted to their family portraits that filled the walls which were painted red and white and her racks have boy toys like jeeps, cars, bikes and helicopters. One wall was completely filled with irregular paintings. Flowers, animals and
Klara looked at the buildings passing by with a dejected look. The evening glow fell on her through the window but her face drooped low thinking about her new life. She never remained constant in one place for longer time as she always travelled around with her friends and family a lot but now she is confined to the fort alone. She missed her old life a lot but she chose this path and she can’t regret her decisions because she is fighting for her family. She even complained to Ralph about her boring life the other night while waiting for dinner in her room.She demanded him to give back her mobile which he obviously denied so she asked him to get paints from Diston and paint brushes, canvas and all stuff she needed. She also threatened him that she’ll run away from Cylantra if he didn’t grant her wish. They were negotiating about terms when Cecelia disturbed them with dinner. He's so infuriating. He refused to buy her favourite paints and told her to use local ones or the one ava
Inside the Onyx…Ralph saw Milo standing in the main hall holding a wine bottle and stepped towards him to know about Klara’s day activities as he wanted to know who she met. Milo greeted Ralph as soon as he spotted him coming in his way and Ralph acknowledged his greeting and gestured him to follow him to the study so that he can take his time to enquire him.“Wait!”Klara rushed to them in hurry, snatching away the wine bottle from Milo and extended her hands towards Ralph offering him the bottle in excitement. “This is for you” She said grinning widelyRalph put his hands behind his back staring at her with indifference. A wine bottle? Klara’s smile faded away as frustration took over her features because she’s fed up with his arrogance. “What the F happened to you moron? I bought this for you. Do you know how much it costs? Take it now” She demanded but Ralph still didn’t take the bottle from her making her even more angry. Before she can burst out Milo interrupted her. “M
Milo felt like he’s on pins and needles because of Ralph’s investigation. He didn’t know what sin he committed in the past life to face such scrutiny. He slowly told his conversation with Klara without skipping a word while Ralph sat on the sofa crossing his right leg over his left knee. He leaned back thinking about the man AKA Neil.She has only four friends as long as he remembered, among them two are men and the one closest to her is Neil. He often goes to Wilson’s residence and never once covered his face but why today? He turned to Milo and told him to find about Neil’s whereabouts soon and also to verify the man’s identity who came out of Wilson’s residence as he wanted to confirm who that man was. Milo was fast enough to complete his task, in fifteen minutes he came back with the information.“Master, Neil and Darla - a female friend of Fiona came to Wilson’s residence in the morning but Neil left before noon followed by Darla an hour later. At quarter to two in the aftern
Klara narrowed her eyes looking at Ralph as if she’s reading his mind. Her actions irritated Ralph and he hit her forehead with his making her hiss in pain again. “Now answer me” he demanded “So you didn’t summon anyone after I left?”Ralph nodded his head like a good boy turning her sulking pout into a beautiful smile but soon her smile turned into wide opened mouth as Ralph is slowly letting go off her wine bottle by loosening his fingers one by one. “Hey! Careful”She wanted to catch the bottle but he imprisoned her in his embrace twisting her hand making it difficult for her to reach the bottle.“Answer me” he demanded sternly which annoyed Klara so she just blurred out. “It’s Neil, my friend”Ralph let go off Klara stepping back a little and she rubbed her wrist which is now red because of his firm hold. She raised her head to curse him but he’s just staring at her with void expression, precisely looking at the red mark on her neck but she’s totally oblivious to his c
Klara didn’t know what’s going on in Ralph’s mind because he stopped his animalistic actions and just kept staring at her with his unpredictable gaze. Why did he attack her and why did he stop now? She’d die one day out of mental stress that he's putting her through with his actions. She didn’t dare to move whilst he rebelled again, thus she just supported her hips on the table and waited for him to say or do something so that she can just get over with whatever mess he’s creating and retreat to her room to enjoy her wine. Ralph’s mind is filled with many thoughts which he thought were reasonable. He caressed her cheek with affection thinking about her life in Kandon. She grew up in a city with many hot guys around her. She’s eighteen and he didn’t believe that she’s still a virgin because she's beautiful, hot and sexy. Who can resist her charm?She had many sleepovers with her friends, attended many parties and Ric would crash at her place whenever he wanted through her window.
The long awaiting kiss finally happened but why does it taste salty? Where is the sweetness she anticipated? She remembered she enjoyed the kiss back then chewing his lips like a candy but she can’t feel that now. Hypocrite! She said she didn’t remember anything but look at her narrating all the details…..it’s just an excuse to kiss him again. Klara ignored her inner voice and concentrated on her kiss. Why can’t she taste the sweetness?Is it because she never kissed anyone for ten years that she lacked the sense of feeling lips but there is no softness touching her lips rather she felt tiny thorns poking her lips. Is this really what kiss feels like? Is this what she wished for a long time? Didn’t her wish come true by kissing him? Or is it just her imagination? She opened her eyes slowly looking at his golden eyes and pulled back her head as her eyes landed on his closed lips. So the thorns that poked her lips were his moustache and saltiness was his sweat. She pushed him away
Ralph didn’t see Klara in the garden, ground or downstairs when he came back in the evening but then he remembered about the paints. He told his men to buy them as soon as she told him about her boring life here the other night. The packages got to the fort this morning. She must be busy sorting them all. He looked at her closed door and tried to knock on it but at last didn’t want to disturb her. He changed his clothes and went to the ground for the training session and came back after two hours with damp clothes as his sweat drenched his shirt.He thought to clean up before paying a visit to the woman next door but on second thought opened her door to see the mess on the ground. The boxes were everywhere all over the floor with bubble wraps and papers thrown in all directions. She didn’t pick them in order but just took what she needed to paint. He walked past the mess with little bit of frustration as he preferred cleanliness and he cleans his own room once a week from the age
Klara got down the car after applying her lipstick again. Moron! Did he have to kiss her when they’re attending the event? Once outside she’s mesmerized by the auction house exterior. It’s like an old library. The sculptures and the carvings on the wooden walls, it’s an eye feast to the artists. Ralph took off his suit and dropped it around her shoulders ignoring her protests and took her inside. The guests have just arrived and took their seats but upon Ralph’s arrival everyone stood up without their knowledge as they sensed his dark aura from afar. The silence descended in the house as all pairs of eyes fell on the couple that stood at the entrance. Ralph quickly gave an overall look at all the people who attended. Every clan leader is present including Lucas who is shell shocked to see his sister. It’s natural to be worried because they protected Klara for many hears without exposing her to the outside world and he brought her to the lion’s den. Of course he would be worried.
“Can you smile a little? It looks like you’re forced to come here”Klara adjusted her bangs looking into the hand mirror and said to the man who is glaring at her with a sulking face. After going back to the Onyx from Luc's office Ralph didn’t talk about the war anymore. Klara is glad but she was dispirited for two days straight for hurting her brother. Ralph couldn’t see his lively little wolf as a living zombie so he cheered her up teaching her about how to operate his systems. Like a curious kitty, she watched him with her sparkling eyes, knowing about new things and he even showed her his secret passage which is connected to all rooms in the Onyx and to the outside world.She was flabbergasted at the revelation but then again she was so excited and thrilled to use the passage. He installed her finger prints and body measurements into the system and now she can use the passage along with him. He didn’t have any more secrets to hide from her except cameras in his room and she
“You are going to be alone for the rest of your life with this attitude of yours. You are not going to find peace, happiness and salvation…”Klara who opened the door heard Luc’s words and her eyes stormed with fire. She pushed Ralph who is hovering over her in concern out of her way and darted towards her brother. Lucas is startled by Klara’s sudden appearance and the way she’s coming at him…he is horrified to see his sister raging like a bull. Before he can apologise her for his loose tounge, she grabbed his collar and rose him to his feet. Her action alerted Luc’s men and they pointed their guns at Klara and immediately Ralph’s men aimed their guns at Luc’s men. Lucas gestured his men to put their guns down and looked down at his angry sister. “How dare you Lucas Roselli?” Klara said clenching his shirt in her fist, her eyes red from anger. “I…I didn’t…”“Shut up! He is not alone. Did you hear me? HE IS NOT ALONE. And if anyone who’s going to end up alone…it is YOU, not h
Lucas’ office fell into silence as Ralph’s words startled Klara who lost her soul instantly thinking about what he said. What if the bullet pierced through his heart? Her world started to crumble just imagining his loss but if he’s really de…..no way. No f-ing way would she allow him to leave this world before her. Ralph frowned sensing Klara’s silence. He just tried to test her limits but didn’t expect to see her depressed. Did she take his words seriously?“What happened little wolf?” he asked grabbing her chin and tried to tilt it towards him but Klara shook her head getting down from him.“You may continue your talk, I need a moment”She said and went to the restroom walking around the room so naturally as if she’d come here countless times which she actually did because she came to Luc’s office very often in the past. Lucas sighed staring at his sister’s back. When did she become sensitive? Just few provoking words from Ralph changed her entire mood. He turned to Ralph get
Klara felt so good talking to her friends after a long time and knowing that they’re living their life in their way, she couldn’t express her joy in words. And in their conversation, Neil asked her if she needed anything from Diston as he’s currently living there…She thought about the list but Ralph already bought her everything she needed except paint brushes, so she asked him to buy them for her as he’ll be back in three months. If she’d known about Ralph’s Diston trip, she would’ve asked him to get them from Neil. It’s been more than a month since she talked to Neil, he would’ve bought them for her but what’s the use…..she can’t use them until two months. While she’s sulking over her loss, Ralph’s anger returned and he turned around Klara roughly clutching her jaw, glaring at her with his rage filled eyes. “Ask me if you need anything. Why did you seek that kid’s help?”Klara didn’t expect Ralph to react this way but she didn’t get angry instead she chuckled patting Ralph’s
“What are you doing?” Klara covered her body with her hands looking at Ralph warily. He started undressing her as soon as he placed her on his bed. Is he really that horny? For god sake she’s injured. Ralph pinched his nose bridge feeling tired. She is not making it any easier for him. He just wanted to check her body for other injuries. “Show me your bruises” Klara gave an embarrassed smile for misunderstanding him and undressed herself slowly. She didn’t have a scratch on her face but her torso is planted with few small green patches and the one on her ribcage stood out among them. She winced removing her pants as Cecelia kicked her thigh hard once. She cursed in low voice and pulled down her pants slowly, there it is another bruise. She lifted her head feeling the temperature drop around her. Oh no! The moron is angry but she can’t avoid bruises during a fight. She isn’t embarrassed or ashamed of these tiny wounds on the contrary she is very proud as she made her
“You..”Aiden watched helplessly as Lucas restrained Freya in his embrace and lifted his fist to punch Lucas but Freya stopped him in time. “Aiden no. I am alright”She said and then turned to Lucas who is burning with rage as his eyes bore holes on Aiden. Freya knew that look, he’s on his limits. She didn’t want them to pick a fight for no reason and she didn’t have strength to deal with them now. She didn’t even have strength to free herself from his embrace as she is tucked under his armpit like a chick under hen’s wing. “Mr. Roselli what…”Lucas shot her a death glare making her shut her mouth. Aiden didn’t like Luc’s actions and tried to snatch her back but Freya stopped him again and gestured him to stay still. “Tell him to fuck off”Freya shivered hearing Luc’s angry voice and gulped gesturing Aiden to wait in car but he’s adamant. “Ad, please”She said helplessly and pleaded him with her eyes. Aiden grunted in frustration and left gritting his teeth but not befo
Freya lived her life to the fullest in every phase. Take it her school, college and office….she faced all the hurdles with courage and passed them in determination. She wasn’t born with silver spoon but she did earn a lot after getting job and settled her parents with a business. She has a life full of emotions….joy, happiness, sadness, fear, anger, everything but love never had a part in it. She became strong with each passing day and with each difficulty she faced but why is it hard to face Lucas? Why can’t she push him away? Why can’t she just….she didn’t know what to do with her broken heart and with the courage she gathered for the past few days… she came to Lucas to have her freedom from the shackles she bound herself.“Mr. Roselli”She braced herself and called him again when Lucas didn’t respond to her. She would’ve thought he didn’t acknowledge her presence if it isn’t for his change in stance from playful to stern.Looks like he’s happy without her. A mere sight of her
Ralph’s breath caught in his throat when he saw the bruise on Klara’s body. He rushed to her side and picked her up swiftly, taking her upstairs. “Wait! I…”Klara looked at Aurora and then at Ralph in worry. Didn’t he see her condition? Why is he not letting her get treated? And the way he held her, it’s embarrassing. She’s not a kid to carry her like this. Even Aurora got tensed because they still has to make pie and Klara is injured. She didn’t know what to do as Master is taking her. But why? Why is he taking her away while she’s helping her with the ice bag? “Fiona! What about the p…”“Hush!”Klara shushed Aurora before she can finish her words. Ralph halted his steps, taking his time to look at Klara in his arms and at Aurora who is fidgeting with her dress nervously. He furrowed his brows and asked her in his usual cold tone. “What is it?”Klara supported her body on his hands and cupped his chin showing him her best smile and whispered mischievously.“Secret”Ralph