“What is going on here? I am not a thief!” I exclaimed, my head shaking frantically as security men closed in behind me.I felt utterly lost in the whirlwind of events, my eyes darting from John Stone, the manager, to the rest of the workers who stood there watching.“I swear to you, I did not steal this. It was given to me by…” My words caught in my throat, and I bit down on my tongue to stop myself from saying more.“Damn it!” I gritted my teeth in frustration. Despite my burning desire to reveal the whole truth, I couldn’t bring myself to do it.My heart raced as adrenaline coursed through me, mingling with the bitter taste of fear in my mouth. The air around me felt thick with tension, every gaze upon me adding to the weight of accusation. I could hear murmurs and whispers from the onlookers, their curiosity and judgment palpable.John Stone’s expression was a mix of suspicion and disbelief, his eyes narrowing as he studied me. The security men behind me were silent but imposing,
I was led by the guards to the manager’s office. My heart raced so fast, and I felt so tense, knowing I was about to meet the police. I imagined how my family would react when they received the news of my arrest. A lump formed in my throat, and there was nothing I could do to stop it.Upon entering the manager’s office, my eyes scanned the room anxiously, expecting to see the police. Instead, I saw only the manager, seated on his swivel chair behind a massive mahogany desk, a computer in front of him. The rich, dark wood of the table contrasted sharply with the bright overhead lights, casting shadows that seemed to deepen my sense of dread.“You can go,” the manager said, nodding at the guards who had brought me. They nodded back and left the office, the door closing behind them with a heavy, final thud.The room fell silent, save for the faint hum of the air conditioner. The manager’s eyes fixed on me, cold and assessing. I could feel the weight of his gaze, piercing through my defen
“What do you mean?” I asked, my eyes narrowing in confusion. The room felt suddenly smaller, the air thick with tension. My pulse quickened, and I could feel the warmth of anxiety creeping up my neck.Joshua moved closer, his gaze penetrating mine with an intensity that made my heart thud loudly in my chest. Each step he took seemed deliberate, calculated, heightening the suspense that hung between us. “What is it?” I asked again, my voice edged with impatience and a hint of desperation.“Calm down, don’t rush me,” Joshua snapped, his voice low but sharp, slicing through the silence. His dismissive look only fueled my frustration. I clenched my teeth, feeling the strain in my jaw, and my fists tightened at my sides, nails digging into my palms.Joshua stepped back, a slow, deliberate movement, his hand brushing against his full beard as if contemplating his next words. The rough texture of his beard contrasted sharply with the smooth, cold determination in his eyes. “So, after you ru
“Lydia?” I heard Joshua ask, his voice carrying a hint of curiosity and anticipation.I was still at that moment, but I slowly turned and cast my eyes on Joshua and Emma standing closely together. The air seemed to thicken with tension as I tried to read their expressions.“Yes, she’s in my room. She will be downstairs very soon,” Emma said with a smirk, bobbing her head frantically. I had never seen her that happy since I came. There was a glint of excitement in her eyes that I couldn’t quite decipher.I wondered who Lydia was that made Emma so happy. Was it another one of their family member? Because, obviously, the family members keep coming and coming. Just before I could wrap up my thoughts, I felt a bulge that tossed me a bit from my balance. The sensation was sudden, almost jarring, as if the very ground beneath me had shifted.I turned instinctively and saw a woman walk past me, dressed in a very body-clenching gown that held her curves so well it seemed almost sculpted onto h
After Emma had left, I found myself lingering on the couch, her words echoing in my mind like distant whispers in a cavern. Confusion and uncertainty swirled within me, casting a shadow over my thoughts. Should I feel hurt, angry, or simply numb? It was a puzzle I couldn’t solve, and the weight of it pressed down on my chest.The call for dinner broke through my reverie, but I couldn’t muster the energy to join the others. Another round of family drama awaited at the dining table, and tonight, I just didn’t have the strength to endure it. Instead, I sank deeper into the cushions, staring absently at the patterns on the ceiling.My mind wandered aimlessly, flitting from one worry to the next like a moth seeking light in the darkness. Thoughts of Plan of ending Marcus, Emma’s threat, and Joshua’s continuous shenanigans danced in my head. Each issue tugged at my emotions, leaving me feeling adrift in a sea of uncertainty.The quiet of the room was shattered by the creak of the door, snap
There was an eerie silence after I heard the creaking sound from the door. My eyes lit up, wide and startled, with the apple still half-eaten in my mouth. I gently lowered my hand, still holding the apple, my eyes darting nervously to the entrance of the kitchen. The kitchen was dimly lit, with only a few small bulbs casting a faint glow, making it difficult to see the face of the person at the door. But one thing I was sure of was that someone was standing there.I didn’t want to ask, but I had to. “Who is it?” my voice shrieked, trembling with both fear and tension. The sound echoed slightly in the silence, adding to my unease.Quickly, I packed the remnants of the apple that I had hidden and shoved them behind me. Probably, I hadn’t been caught yet. If it were someone who wanted to catch me, they wouldn’t have hesitated to create a scene as usual. The air seemed thicker, the silence more oppressive as I waited for a response. My heart pounded loudly in my chest, and I could hear
“What are you doing with my child? Huh?!” Emma screeched at me, her face as red as a chili pepper. Her voice was a thunderclap, shaking the very air around us.I quickly jerked up from the couch, still unable to fathom what was going on. “Answer me!” Emma rumbled again, her eyes fixed on me like laser beams, ready to pierce through my soul. Her entire body radiated fury, an almost tangible wave of heat and anger washing over me.“I only…” I attempted to explain myself, my voice fluttering with confusion and anxiety, but then Emma quickly cut me off with another shout. “Shut up, you lying gold digger! Do you think I will believe any word that comes out of your mouth, huh?!” Her voice was sharp, each word like a dagger aimed straight at my heart.My jaw dropped and my eyes broadened as I watched her reaction, my mind struggling to piece together what had triggered such an explosion of emotion. The room seemed to shrink around us, the walls pressing in as the pressure thickened the air.
“Why do you care to know?” Joshua asked, his voice tinged with a hint of curiosity and a touch of defiance, crossing his leg casually on the bed. His eyes remained fixed on the screen of his phone, thumb idly scrolling through messages.I stood in silence, observing him intently. The soft glow from the screen illuminated his features, casting shadows that danced across the room. With a slight furrow of my brow, I pondered his response. Joshua seemed lost in his own world, disconnected yet strangely present.He finally lifted his eyes, meeting mine with a mixture of nonchalance and guarded interest. His lips curved slightly, a ghost of a smile playing on them as if he found amusement in my scrutiny.“What is it?” he asked, his tone indifferent yet betraying a flicker of anticipation, as though expecting me to reveal some hidden agenda.I hesitated for a moment, choosing my words carefully. The air between us crackled with unspoken thoughts, tension building like a storm on the horizon.
Authors POV Mia was in her room the next morning. She was pondering on her encounter with her supposed arch enemy, John. She sat on the bed, feeling much better than she felt the other night.The flashback of how John came so close to her yesterday stuck to her brain. It was a feeling that she couldn’t explain, just like genuine love, but she didn’t think it was love, probably immense disgust.Her hands wrapped around her chest, she sat on the bed silently and also strayed her thoughts to the new bride, or rather old wife as she claimed. The colossal part of Mia felt she overreacted about the whole situation. Why was she even angry? Was she married to Him or was he entitled to telling her about his past life? Irrespective of this incongruent thought of hers, she still felt bad, or rather angry.“Good day, ma’am”. A voice popped from outside which was accompanied with a knock on the door. It was the new cook “Yes, please come in” The cook came in with a tray in his hand. It had the
My heart raced so fast when Lucifer walked into the room. Thankfully, before he walked in, I collected Rogers hoodie and wore. I was sure he saw him when he came in and that’s why he came to my room. Lucifer never visited me so late at night, so the red flag was very glaring.I managed to convince him and he left the room not so suspicious. Thanks to God that my ears are very sharp and I heard the creaking floor boards as he approached. I guess God was on my side too.“That was a close one” I sighed with my hand pressing my chest after he left. Rogers who hid behind the curtains also came out.“You need to leave now!!” I snapped at him as he tried grabbing my arm romantically.“ and why should I?” He held my cheeks and tried kissing me but I tossed him aside.“Don’t do that again… please” he dragged and looked at me sternly. I looked back at him and held my breathe. A little bit of fear gripped me as I remembered what I had seen in his house. The drugs I saw made me a little terrified
" hi, Mister," A young chap greeted me with the Spanish accent. He was a bright looking boy. He had a confused smile on his face. With his blonde short hair." Good day Chap, you must be Jose ain't it?"I queried and squatted down to his level. He stared at me befuddled, but then I was smiling at him. He had a clear face and did have semblance with his father."Yes I'm Jose, how do you know my name, Mister?" He questioned with a childish voice. His left eye was slightly closed. I was about to answer, when there was a thunder clap.I looked upwards and the clouds where forming and sure a heavy rain was about wetting the soil."nada de qué preocuparse, chico (Nothing to worry about boy)" I said in Spanish. I scoffed and placed my hand on his face. " Jose, con quién estás hablando? (Jose who are you talking to?)" A feminine voice resounded from behind. " Who are you?"A lady questions with weak English and Spanish accent. The lady drags Jose away from my clasp. I huffed and stared at my
" Why did you summon us all? Brad snapped at me. It was the next day after I came back from Carl's house and I summoned everyone to the living room for a pack meeting. Carl was also invited but he hadn't arrived then."Just wait for Carl, there is something important I have to discuss and share with everyone." I said while Brad folded his hand gloating at me.The whole pack members were gathered and itching to hear what I had in store. Usually, I always did the listening but this time, doing the speaking did come with some ecstatic feeling."I don't have the whole fucking day Alina, you either speak now or I will waltz out of here."Brad bawled pointing his hand at me. My hands were now folded."Calm down Brad, she has never asked for permission to speak so give her this one chance"Lady Macbeth said. She seized a moment with my glare. We gaped at each other and she nodded first with a smile and blinked her eyes for about half a minute."Okay then" Brad said and sat back on his seat.
"I Armnado Luca, this day reject you, Elsa Roland as my mate" These were the words of Armando, my mate or rather my Ex mate now. It was my twentieth birthday and everything was going smoothly before this happened. Ironically, the party was hosted and organized by Armando unknown to me that he had a hidden agendum. Tears filled my eyes on hearing this and I stared deeply into his eyes and I saw no remorsefulness in him but rather he looked all serious." Armando, what is this, you are joking with me right? '' I playfully said and touched his arms as he was used to playing silly pranks on me and so i thought it was one of them. But unfortunately, my thought was not it and so it just remained my thought alone and not his."I am very serious Elsa. This is not a joke" He sternly uttered to me. My eyes became watery and my breathe ceased for some seconds. How was it even possible that Armando who had only shown me love would do this to me publicly. He was actually holding a microphone when
“So what is the situation back there?” Asher bashes Ma Trisha with his questions. she looks at me and then right back at him. I know from her looks that what prolly happened was out of the ordinary. She looks very pale and her eye can actually speak out the full story. I thrutch backwards and allow her move forward. She sighs but still on, she doesn’t say a word. I ponder in my heart wondering nd what king her she going her kind and what hodge might have gone through but I still can’t still figure it out. “It was a lot”she manages to spit out at last. I can only but imagine all that she went through. I can literally pick out the pain from her voice. “Please tell me more” Asher says with the utmost urge to want to know what happened. He is gritting his teeth right now with his hands clenched firmly. She doesn’t speak further. She continues to ogle at the both of us as though we are the one who are expected to speak and explain. I lock my lips and gulp down saliva while I allow
" You stand there and tell me you are sorry?" I bellowed. I brought the knife very close to his neck. He stayed there and moved not. "I do not care what you want to do with me. I know whatever comes my way from you, I really do deserve it. I was a son of a bitch and treated you like scum. You did everything to please me, but I was too stupid to have seen it." He voiced with a shaky voice that passed so many emotions, like a strummed guitar. His hands are still pointing downwards. His eyes quirked a second. I glared at him for seconds. My hands trembled as I had a very strong grasp on the knife. My face contorted and my eyes narrowed. All I felt in me was total bitterness. I really felt the urge to stab him but I was trying so hard to resist the demon." I just feel like killing you Rogers!!!! " I growled and placed the side of the sharp knife to his throat. I pressed slowly, but then it tipped on his neck. Suddenly blood started dripping little by little. I gnashed my teeth and wa
"When we have cookies, I play a game with her", Zelda said smiling and also relaxed on a seat." Game? What game is that?" I inquired, quite eager to find out what it was. My hands were laid on the table and eyes fixed on Mrs Zelda."It's a kind of questioning and truth" she said." Do you mean truth or dare?" "No, not that. Now the question and truth session is slightly different from truth or dare. In this game, before you pick a Cookie, someone would ask you a question and you have to be truthful to the core to answer the questions asked or the God of cookies is gonna take the cookies away." Her mom said and I chuckled." Disclaimer, Its just fiction and it's just some fun thing I do with her . She think it's true, so I use it to get answers from her when she lies to me because she loves cookies so much" her mom whispered to me because she was seated beside me. " Oh okay"I chortled."I will be right back, I need to get some milk" Zelda said and got up from her chair.I sighed de
"What is the plan?” Sir Luca questioned looking at us all. My eyes went to Adrain and wanted him to explain it because he made it.“ We do not really have a plan as of now because we are still not ready. Alina is the one who would be fighting Tiana…” he was still explaining when Sir lUca cut in.“ Why is it Aloka that would he going against Tiana? You should know how strong Tian is now at this moment. You know she is a witch and Also a balck wolf. I really do not think it is that great an idea for Alina to be the one that fights Tiana. I think you should be the one because she still has a soft spot For You and you can use that as namn upper hand to get her” Sur lUca said. In as much as I didn't want to get pissed but then I felt awkward. He sounded a though I was worthless.“ Let me out, let me show this Asshole what I am made of '' Maddy roared at me. The tone with which she used in vocalizing made me chuckle slightly.“Alina is the best person to go against Tiana not me because she