LOGINShare
39. Quickie
Last Updated:
2024-10-29 19:42:56
Indus LeoA/N: Oh well I am 6:30 hours late. I wasn’t sure about this chapter, so I wanted to reread it after a few hours. Here it is. Let me know your thoughts. (Hiding face.)
Related chapters
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 40. Boundaries
40. Boundaries>— 21 years ago —Lena walks out, and I crash in my bed feeling a strange heaviness in my heart. How easily she put all the blame on me. I always thought childhood memories and our friendship will weigh more.It’s barely been a year since she got herself a boyfriend and she is not trusting me anymore. Questioning me and calling me jealous, as if my efforts to be friends with Garrett mean nothing. The connection I thought we shared…. was never there in the first place. The thought makes my eyes wet. “Miko! Dinner is ready.” Mama’s voice calls me out after hours. I glance at the clock and groan. “Great. I wasted my day lamenting for someone who doesn’t even care,” I mutter to myself as my mouth turns bitter at the thought. I freshen up, then walk down. Antonia and Papa are engrossed in a discussion at the dinner table while Mama and Maria are serving the food. “These are all rumors… Don’t worry about it,” Papa says in his gruff voice.“I don’t
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 41. Don't make me regret
41. Don’t make me regret>— 21 years ago —“I didn’t mean to hurt you…” Lena looks at me with a pained expression as she gets out of the bed. “There is so much happening in my life. I got confused… and I didn’t know how to deal with my own feelings. That’s why I lashed out.” I fix my gaze at her, and a memory comes roaring back from two years ago. Our first kiss. It makes me even more resentful. It’s cruel that my sweetest memories are turning bitter one by one.“And this is your solution? Sneaking into my room?” I ask her sharply.“I’m not trying to disregard your boundaries, Miko. What does that even mean?” Her eyes are glistening with unshed tears. “You are talking as if I never came to your room before… Why is this a big deal?”I take a long stride towards her. She gasps as I grab her by the arm. “Oh really? Tell me one thing,” I hiss into her ear. “Does your boyfriend know that you are here? If he doesn’t, then I think it’s a big deal.”She flushes and st
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 42. Trick or Treat?
42. Trick or Treat? > We walk out of the class, and Nicholas calls us out from behind. “Girls! Are you coming at party at nine?“ I smile and Ira replies, “We sure are! Guess what? We are going trick or treat first. After that, we will hit your place.“ “Alright. Don’t pass out after eating too many candies.” He winks. After that failed hookup, I avoided him. But Nico made sincere efforts to be friends with me. So here we are…. “An invitation from Jonas would have been nicer…” Ira mutters. “But that’s alright. Nico will do too.“ I snicker as we walk toward our dorm. Although she is right. We have never been to Jonas’ place. My assumption is: either he doesn’t throw many parties or those are super exclusive. It’s Halloween today. I took four days off from work like Mikolaj asked me to. And got so much personal work done. I hadn’t realized I needed it this much. I am not in mood to go trick or treating, but Ira and Natalie are insisting. We spent the past few days wo
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 43. Punch or Kiss
43. Punch or Kiss>His smile tells me he is in one of his better moods today. I suppress a sigh, noticing his neatly trimmed black hair and sharp, chiseled features. He has done a marvelous job with his makeup and attire. I won’t expect any less from him. His skin is pale, almost translucent, with a hint of red around his eyes and mouth, giving him a menacing yet seductive look. He nods at girls then fixes his gaze at me.“What brings you here, Riley Adams?” he asks, and I eye him suspiciously.I swear to God if he insults me in front of girls, I’m gonna kill him. “It’s a free country and we can trick or treat anywhere we want,” I say with my chin up. “And the last time I checked, you didn’t own this community.”“Oooo,” Ira says.“I could use some popcorn,” Natalie mutters.“Is that so?” He looks at me, amused. It’s almost dark, and his blue eyes glisten in the moonlight. I bite my lips, trying to come up with something better. “Okay. Maybe the hostility was unwarran
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 44. White Lie
44. White Lie>He called us ‘kids’. KIDS!Can you freaking imagine that?I wanted to hide in a corner and never show him my face again. Sitting in his car while he drives me to the party was the last thing I wanted. But did I have a choice? Nope. Every time Philip throws a glance at me, I want to melt into a puddle. Either the front door was unlocked or Philip had a key. And I am God-damn sure he heard us. Why would he declare himself otherwise?The fact that my lips are still tingling from the kiss doesn’t ease my mind either. I want to close my eyes and imagine that heavenly sensation. The warmth of Mikolaj’s breath still lingers on my skin. I wish I could melt into him. I wanted to feel his fingers on my aching core. But again, I didn’t have any choice.That’s why I am pretending to be busy and checking myself in the selfie camera. Thankfully, my makeup isn’t a mess. I can easily fix it before heading into the party.I wonder what would girls say if I tell them abou
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 45. New memories
45. New memories > I stare at my phone as I type and delete my reply again and again. My palms become sweaty, and I put the phone down. Fuck. What should I tell him? Phone vibrates one more time and I take a peek at the messages. Jonas: ‘Pack a swimsuit.’ Jonas: ‘I will be free on Saturday afternoon. We can do some water sports. Are you in?’ Me: ‘Wouldn’t it be too cold?’ Jonas: ‘Nope. During the day, it should be fine. What do you say?’ Jonas: ‘Hello?’ I was packing my bag for tomorrow morning and I made the mistake of asking him if it would be cold on Mackinac island. Why couldn’t I simply g****e it? We ended up having a conversation and here I am in a situation I don’t want to face. I haven’t been to any fuckin pool party in past two years, so a beach or a stupid swim suit is out of question. I pick up my phone and type my reply with shivering fingers. ‘I don’t know how to swim.’ My digit hovers over the screen but I am unable to send it. I wonder if Jonas
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 46. Hard Drink
46. Hard Drink>After we get down from our ride, the helicopter flies away, leaving powerful gusts of wind behind. I glance back to see Jessica, but it’s Riley who catches my attention.Riley looks stunning in her flowy sundress. The vibrant patterns with shades of red and white, contrast with the green background of the island. She has tied strings around her waist, highlighting her tiny figure. I want to wrap my arm around and pull her close. Her gaze meets mine, and her cheeks flush into a delightful color of pink. She clumsily tries to hold Jessica in one arm while trying to hold down her dress with another.I walk towards them, remembering how she almost fell down on Halloween evening. I have plans for this trip and I can’t spend my time looking after two whiney babies.“Jessie, please come to me or Riley will sprain her ankle again.”“I got tired that day! I was fine otherwise,” she protests as Jessie happily hops from her lap into mine.I look at her, amused. H
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 47. My daughter’s babysitter
47. My Daughter’s babysitter. > Riley is perched on the kitchen counter, swinging her legs back and forth. There is a playful glint in her eyes. She has been asking me questions and is euphoric that I am answering her. Apparently she got deeply offended that on Halloween I talked to Natalie and Ira while ignoring her. Although I don’t see the point of this so-called interview. She won’t remember most of the conversation we are having. “Do you like reading?” She asks, taking another gulp. Her cheeks are flushed from the alcohol. “Yes.” “What do you read?" “Mostly science fiction. Sometimes non fiction too." "When do you find time?" "Before sleep. If I am not too tired...” “How long is your TBR list?” “TBR list?” She rolls her eyes. “To Be Read list?” I laugh. “What’s up with the fucking abbreviations in your generation…” “Abbreviations save time, Old Man! And don’t change the topic,” she rebukes me, taking one more sip, only to realize her glass is empty
Latest chapter
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 113. Pregnancy test.
. - Riley - .“Lie down with me?”Mikolaj nods and pulls out his phone, typing a quick message. I watch him, feeling an odd tightness in my chest that I can’t quite understand. When he finally tucks his phone away and lies beside me, I turn onto my side to face him. It’s then I notice the slight hitch in his breathing, each breath rough and uneven, his face etched with lines of pain.“How bad are your injuries? Your liver?”“It’s fine. She was creating a fuss for no reason,” he says with an air of annoyance towards the stern lady. “My ribs are still a mystery. We will know more after x-ray.” His voice trails off, and I glance up at him, raising a brow.“And…?”“Nothing serious. I’m hoping it’s just a hairline fracture, not a full break…”“Sounds awful.”“Not that bad, trust me. I am just worried about how I will handle Jessie jumping around in bed.”I go quiet when I hear Jessie’s name. How things will be when I get back to my life. West could try to kidnap me again, or Maxim. Would I
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 112. Test
. - Riley - .As they wheel through a dimly lit hallway, lethargy and dull pain wash over me like a heavy blanket. My back aches, my left arm throbs, and there’s something digging into my neck that’s becoming increasingly annoying.The stretcher carrying Miko pulls away from me and he protests, “Take us to the same room!”“No…” the medic who tended to us in the chopper says pointedly.“Oh, for fuck’s sake, it’s not a hospital!” Mikolaj snaps at her.“Our commitment to our work rivals that of an emergency room.” She claps back in a mockingly professional tone and I am wondering if I should laugh or be wary of her statement. “Plus, do you want to die of internal injuries?”“Yeah man… We need to make sure the person paying us doesn’t drop dead,” the guy with the dislocated shoulder croaks, eliciting a round of chuckles from the others. “I feel fine,” Miko mutters, sulking.“She needs some privacy, and you need an ultrasound.” With that, she rushes into a room with the man who has a bull
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 111. Ride
Ride. - Mikolaj - .“All clear.” The Merce ahead of me says after a quick sweep of the room. A brief glance behind tells me the man limping along with me is losing his strength. “Stay here and make sure no one comes from behind,” I tell him. We both know it’s unlikely—everyone in this building is either dead or incapacitated. Still, I would rather he conserve his energy than exhaust himself before the mission is over. We’re not safe until we’re out.“How is it going?” Raylan asks over my ear piece and I grunt.“Not sure if she is here,” I reply, keeping my focus on the bodies lying down. My urge to drill another bullet in each of their heads is strong, but there’s no point in disrespecting the dead, especially when it would invite more legal complications than we already have.“Fuck.”My heart hammers in my chest as I ask, “What?”“Yours is the only team having some action. Rest of the sites were… Not the one,” he says with a slight pause.Based on the analysis of the sunlight and
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 110. Rescue
110. Rescue . - Riley - . My hands tremble as I grab the door handle and pull. It doesn’t budge. Did West come back, or is it just the seven of us under attack? A small part of me wonders if it's the police. I have no choice but to wait and watch my luck unfold. So I do that. I sink in a corner and flinch with each gunshot. Rapid sharp cracks make my heart jump as I realize someone is firing an automatic rifle. This can't be a rescue mission. Considering the chaos outside I will definitely die before the night ends. Chewing on my lips, I glance towards the bathroom and consider. I should try 911 again. My legs are weak beneath me as I tiptoe inside and lift the lid off the toilet tank. I reach in and feel the cold plastic of the phone. Next, I go to the mattress and lift the edge just enough to grab the folded piece of tissue that hides the unused pregnancy test. I shove the test into my pocket, promising myself If I survive this night, first thing I will do is take the test. My
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 109. Shots
. - Riley - .Thankfully, I am already on the move to put the toilet tank lid back on when Scarlett slams the door open.“What did you do?” she demands.“One of them grabbed me… I- I just reacted,” I say, reaching to flush, praying that the flimsy plastic bag somehow saves the phone.She nods, her expression unreadable as she turns on her heel. “Come with me.”Her silence makes my heart thump and I follow her down the hallway, my mind racing. “Scar?” I ask in a small voice.“You could have come to me!” she snaps. “Reed is trying to seal a deal with them, and the man you attacked is someone important.” She is quiet for a moment, breathing hard as she asks, “Seriously, tell me, are you seeking trouble for no reason?”“I am NOT!” I defend myself, my anger rising. How could she say that to me? “He was groping me. What am I supposed to do? Let him feel me?” “As long as he is not screwing you without payment, I don’t see a problem. Get down on your high horse and focus on keeping your head
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 108. To-Do
. - Riley - .As West locks the door from outside, I turn and my eyes meet the stare of security camera, its red blinking light taunting me. Is Mikolaj really watching or is West just playing mind games? Doesn’t matter. I am pissed at both of them. West kidnapped me, but Mikolaj... He literally forced me to live with him so I would be miserable.“Does my misery make you delighted, Mr. Josef?” Slight shake of my head I add, “I fucking hate you… Hate that you used me to get your stupid revenge.” I know he cannot hear me, but if he could, would he even care? Turning on my heel, I stroll into the bathroom. As my hand grips the cold knob, the rage drains away, leaving the hollow ache. My emotions are a chaotic mess, bouncing between hurt and fury. I should blame the sex party West forced me to stay in. The atmosphere of lust and excess made my eyes bleed. Figuratively. Then he had the nerve to ask for a kiss. And the worst part… First thought that crossed my mind was how Mikolaj would re
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 107. Deal
Deal. - Mikolaj - .“They will try to squeeze you dry, Miko. This 10k stunt was just to put you at ease with the idea of spending money. I know you’re stressed, and this is why you need to consult others before spending any more money,” Raylan says as he pulls over in front of Camilla’s house. Apparently, paparazzi are still lingering around my house, hence Camilla brought her here.“I will also look for an expert who can advise us on negotiations. If they contact during the night—which we both know is highly unlikely—ask me or Camilla first. Don’t decide anything alone.”I’m too exhausted to show my annoyance. So I simply nod and grab my bag to walk inside. House is dark with a dim glow pouring from the laptop on dining table. Camilla is sitting there, clenching a tissue in her fist.“Camilla?” She closes the laptop and straightens her back.“Took you a while…” she asks in a strange voice.“Yea,” I reply, my eyes searching her face. She seems somewhere between upset and composed.“I
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 106. Ping
Ping. - . Mikolaj . - .Raylan kicks on the door, and with a loud thud it slams against the wall. I stroll inside and look around for the occupants. Then I see him. Victor glued to the couch, startled. “About time,” I say as he gets up and takes a run towards the door.Raylan blocks his way, pushing him back inside.“Wh- What do you want this time?” Victor asks as Raylan nudges him one more time as he stumbles onto the carpet.“Camilla told me about your polite comment a few hours ago,” I sneer at him. “We were curious what it meant.”After my meeting with Jacob and Natalie, I got an interesting call from Camilla and I took flight back here immediately. Since the website Jacob told me about is inaccessible, I am hoping to find some answers here. “I-I meant no offense.”The door knocks and Camilla’s voice comes through. “Are you guys in there?” Raylan lets her in and her eyes widen, seeing Victor. “Where the fuck are your clothes?” Then she frowns, her eyes searching for something. “
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 105. Party of sorts - 2
Party of sorts - 2. - . Riley . - .I had asked West last night if he had contacted anyone, but he didn’t spit out a word either.“Why are you here, Tank? Do you need something?” Scar says as before I can ask Tank anything.“A blow job,” he says with a twinkle in his eyes. I know he is talking to Scarlet, but his fixed gaze at me pisses me off beyond no explanation.“Try that and I will bite it off. Then maybe shove it in your mouth,” I grit through my teeth.His face contorts with anger as he strides towards me. Scarlett rushes between us, creating a barrier while my fingers twitch to grab the knife on the counter behind me.“West won’t be happy if you create a mess in here.”“He isn’t my fuckin boss.” He snarls.“Even others won’t be happy. This is an important meeting, Tank. Please… Calm down.”With a jerk, he grabs Scarlet’s hand and backs away. “Join us for the party or die in the kitchen, but you cannot leave this area until the party is over.”“I was looking forward to attend
