Hanna POVRowan parked the car in front of a f*ckig mansion. I glared at it, for I did not know how to react. It’s a toss-between amazement and anger. The house was impressive. It looked breathtaking outside, but however beautiful the place was, it was still a prison for me. I already had a hunch as to why Rowan took me. “Whose house is this?” I asked mutinously.“Mine.” Rowan unstrapped his seatbelt, but I did not mimic his actions. Instead, I just sat there looking outside. “Get out!” Rowan ordered.I pretended not to hear him and did not budge. I heard the sound of the door opening before it was slammed shut in anger. From my peripheral vision, I saw Rowan round the car before stopping in front of my door. He opened it before leaning down. I moved back scaredly. I thought Rowan was going to kiss me again to make me pliant and submissive to his bidding.To my utter shame, and Rowan’s amusement - because I heard him snicker, he only unlocked my seatbelt to pull me out. D
Hanna POVI angrily clenched my fists and growled at the closed door, imagining it was Rowan I was glaring at.If looks could kill, the fire in my eyes must have left him charred should he have the gall to stay.This whole setup frustrates me.I already put several hundred miles between us, thinking it was far enough to live my life undisrupted.Now, I realize distance was never a deterrent for Rowan.While starting mutinously at the closed door, I bunched the pillows on the bed and hit it several times with my fists. It did nothing to get me out of my situation,
Hanna POVHeat suffused my cheeks. How many times will Rowan embarrass me like this?But there’s nothing I can do about it now. Rowan will do anything to subdue me because he thinks the only way to get to Britney is through me. I sighed. At that exact moment, my phone rang. I winced when I saw the caller ID.Without bothering to answer the call, I turned off my phone and got dressed. I self-consciously walked out of the room Rowan sent me last night, tugging at the hem of my skirt. “Does the skirt make you uncomfortable?” Rowan’s voice startled me. I almost jumped in nervousness. “Relax. It’s just me.” My breath hitched when his eyes started to roam around my body. “I am sorry, that’s the only clothes I have. Don’t worry. I will fetch you from work later to shop for your clothes.” At the mention of work, my body froze. “Can you not do that?” His brows arched. Rowan looked like I said something offending. “And why is that?” Rowan’s eyes narrowed, and I gulped for lack
Hanna POVRowan's wishes won. He dropped me at the entrance to Hunter Hotel.To his credit, he at least relented.He did not insist on getting out to flash his newsworthy face, which I was grateful for."I will fetch you around five."I ignored his reminder because it was useless. Whether I agree or not, Rowan would still get his way.The driver opened the door for me, and I got out, self-consciously too aware of the curious looks thrown my way.I am just a new employee of Hunter Hotel Vega
Hanna POVAfter the initial shock, I turned around, fuming mad.I don’t care whether my action caused Rowan embarrassment, but given his thick-skinned nature, I highly doubt it.No one can shake the confidence of that man.Like his brothers, he was a man secure of his place on Earth. My action would not leave him in shame.I only hope that he stops now and retreats.Unfortunately, my prayers were left unanswered.And to my utter shame, instead of turning around to leave, Rowan aggravat
Hanna POVBut our reality kept intruding in my head. This doesn't seem right. My head screams as Rowan continues to plunder my mouth with his lips and tongue. Rowan has a girlfriend! At the thought of poor Linda, unaware that her boyfriend was kissing another girl, something rebelled inside me. In desperation, I pushed Rowan hard. Taking advantage of Rowan’s confusion, I quickly got out of the car to run inside the hotel. I half-run to the elevator, avoiding contact with anyone. Once inside the elevator's security, I felt relieved when I realized Rowan did not follow me. I fanned my face with my hands, feeling hot all over. The effect of Rowan’s lips lingered while I traced my lips with the tips of my fingers. When I reached our floor, I skipped our office and went straight to the restroom to hide from Rowan. I needed time to compose myself before going back to the office, and the ladies’ room provided a refuge to regulate my breathing. My phone rings, startling me. Scar
Hanna POVAt last, I heard the dial tone.I placed the receiver back in its cradle in relief. I know I am not off the hook yet, and my audacity would bring backlash later, but I decided not to think about it for now. There will be enough time for that from when I return to Rowan’s lair. I resumed working. My hunger had been completely gone, but I did not throw the food bag Rowan sent me. I don’t know, maybe it is a reminder to myself of how long I can endure. Afternoon break, I decided to forgo the employee cafeteria. Instead, I ordered takeout to eat at the pantry. It was cowardly, but I don’t think I was as thick-skinned as Rowan. Unlike him, I can’t walk with my head held high after the stunt he pulled. I was gunning for anonymity when I got here - keeping to myself and never letting anyone know my connection with Briana or my sister Britney. But Rowan shot that aim very neatly, creating disorder in my neat and orderly life away from Redwood. Now, I can fairly assume tha
Hanna POVI dreaded after office hours because I knew Rowan would fetch me. I did not understand what his game was. Was it not enough to keep me under duress that he had to create havoc in my professional life, too?Besides, he has a girlfriend. What would Linda think when news about Rowan’s stunts reached her ears? Was Linda’s feelings immaterial for his revenge plan against me?Until now, I was smarting from what happened earlier. All my efforts at anonymity went down the drain when Rowan publicized our nonexistent relationship to everyone. I looked up from my computer when I heard the notification on my phone. Without checking, I was not sure who it was from. Rowan. A quick glance at my desk clock confirmed my guess. It’s four in the afternoon. Rowan told me that he would pick me up around this time. Not wanting to make him wait for fear that he might pull another stunt to embarrass me at the Hotel, I decided to leave and gather my things. I took some folders, intending