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STONE HEARTED CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
Kelvin's P.O.V I look like a creep at the moment, but I don't care. I stand still, observing them as they shower each other with attention. They fed each other and shared kisses occasionally. Anika seemed to be the happiest, dragging her boyfriend to the middle of the restaurant dance floor, where they swayed together along with the others. They captured the attention of people around them, who applauded their performance. Nika, in particular, stole the show with her sweet dance moves and after the dance, they returned to their seats, Nika still holding hands with her boyfriend. As the chilly wind brushed against my skin, I sighed and stole one last glance before heading back home. I scolded myself for being foolish. Instead of fixating on a girl who doesn't care about me, I should be taking care of my health and well-being instead of thinking. I walked slowly towards my house, although it felt like hours, in reality, it had only been a few minutes. Suddenly, I noticed a car app
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Kelvin's P.O.V "So, as my friend, would you like to have lunch together and talk about ourselves so we can get to know each other better?" she asked after our handshake. "Sure, why not," I replied, slipping my hands into my jacket pocket. We decided to head to her office since it was quiet and there weren't many people around. As we walked, I wanted to strike up a conversation, so I asked, "Why weren't you around yesterday?" "I woke up late, and I felt bad coming here after I once scolded you for being late," she explained with a soft chuckle. "That's understandable," I replied, nodding in agreement. Arriving at her office, I complimented her sweater, hoping to keep the conversation going. "I like your sweater." "Thank you! My mom gave it to me," she beamed. "It's so pretty. I'd love to meet her someday," I said, trying to be friendly. "You can't. She's dead, and my dad too," she shared, suddenly looking sad. The mood shifted as we entered her office. "Oh, I'm sorry for askin
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Kelvin's P.O.V "Hmm, would you like to meet Jessica?" I asked, feeling nervous all over, and she nodded, munching on the French fries she had stuffed into her mouth earlier. "Well, you can't," I blurted out. "Why?" she asked, bringing her face closer to mine, perhaps to check if I was lying. My gaze moved closer to her lips. It was hard for me to resist their allure. I felt like kissing them. "Hello," she interrupted my thoughts. "Yes," I replied. "You were about to tell me why I can't meet your Jessica?" She raised an eyebrow. "Right, you can't see Jessica because... she is currently out of town with her boyfriend. I think they traveled to L.A. or something for a vacation," I lied. Why was I used to lying these days? This was not the saintly Kelvin everyone knew. "Okay, that is pretty convincing," she said, and I exhaled. Thank goodness I was able to convince her. "Wow. It must be really hard for you to accept the fact that the girl you love is going out with another person
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Laura's P.O.V "What! We have to kiss?" I exclaimed, my voice raising narrowly as my eyes widened. He was even crazier than I thought. "Well yeah. We've got to make this whole dating thing real. I need her back in my life, and I don't care how far I'll have to go," he said with determination. "Okay, relax. What if I said no? What if I no longer agree to be your 'girlfriend'? What're you gonna do about it?" I asked, crossing my arms, and he scoffed. "Then you'll be fired one more time," He threatened, and I sighed in exasperation. "Really?" I rolled my eyes. I was so tired of this boy, but I had no problem playing along. "Yeah," He smirked. "Okay, how do you know your girlfriend Modey-" "Molly," he corrected. "Yeah, whatever," I said dismissively. "Just get to the point," He told me impatiently. "Okay. Maybe I'll finish talking if you quit interrupting my speech," I retorted. "So, I'm the bad one here, right?" He seethed. "Well yeah," I replied, and he frowned. "Okay. You'r
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Laura's P.O.V Why does he like doing that? I was taken by surprise as he kissed me again. He then broke the kiss after some time and stared into my eyes. "Good night," he said, smiling, but my smile vanished. "Babe? He only calls me that when Molly is around. I was angry, but I shook it off." "Is Molly looking at us from afar?" I whispered, and he nodded. "Good night, baby," I said dramatically, pecking him on the lips and hugging him. I felt surprisingly comfortable. "Should I take you home, darling?" Steven asked dramatically. "Never mind. I brought my car," I said, trying to hug him, but he moved back. "You can stop now. Molly is gone," he said, and I dropped my hands. Ouch… "Why the hell did you kiss me?" I spoke to him, punching his arm. "Oww, I didn't mean to kiss you. I was only trying to get Molly's attention. I did a great job at that," he said, rubbing his punched arm. "You should at least warn me before you do that. I'm not something you can use anytime without
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
Laura's P.O.V "Well, I dunno," Lim answered. "You don't know? You're so dumb. You were supposed to follow him when he carried me inside this room and monitor his every step," I said nervously. "I told you I was downstairs arguing with Madison, or should I flashback to that moment so as to-" "No. Don't flash your stupid back," I said. "Well, don’t blame me. It’s your fault, you were sleeping in that cute guy’s arms all day and enjoying his delicious scent, so don’t act like you didn’t like it," Lim smiled. "It isn't funny, Lim. You were supposed to take care of me when I was sleeping and not leave me in the hands of a stranger," I said. “He isn’t a stranger though. You guys are… I don’t know what you guys are, but judging by the fact that he kissed you, I am sure he is nowhere close to being a stranger," he gave me a stupid smile and winked. "That doesn’t justify the fact that you should leave me with him. I haven’t even introduced him to you guys yet, and yes, he is still a str
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Laura's P.O.V I rang the doorbell and pounded on the front door, but there was no response from him. "Open the door, jerk!" I yelled in frustration. "How dare you toy with my emotions?" I shouted again. "Keep it down! I'm trying to sleep," I heard Steven's voice, seemingly coming from my room. No way, that jerk was actually staying there. I hurried to where he parked his car to get a glimpse of him. "Get off my bed and open the door!" I ordered. He appeared at my window with a toothbrush in his mouth. Was he brushing his teeth in my room? and please don't tell me that was the toothbrush he was using. "Whose brush are you using?" I asked, trying to stay calm. "It's yours, of course," he mumbled with toothpaste in his mouth, continuing to brush. "Get your mouth off my brush!" I growled, but he just chuckled. "Relax, you look so ugly when you're mad, and what's the big deal with your brush that I can't use?" He said, his mouth still foamy. I angrily brushed through my hair, f
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Laura's P.O.V "I know this may sound unbelievable, but it's true. You're intelligent, blunt, and attractive – the exact girl I want." he paused then continued. "On the first day, we met and engaged in a back-and-forth conversation. I was stunned because no one had ever done that to me before. I asked you to pretend to be my girlfriend to win Molly back, but I never thought I would develop feelings for you along the way, yet I did." "I might be a bit rough around the edges, but I do have a heart, and it's beating for you, Lau," He exhaled deeply as if he had just relieved a burden. Okay... So, do you guys want to know how I reacted? I was in shock, just staring at him like a fool as he kept talking. My brain struggled to process all that information at once. How could he like me? Was he going through some emotional rollercoaster or something? I thought he despised me. "How can you say you like me when I dislike you a lot? You've been so mean to me, and you're not my type," I told
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Anika's P.O.V I exited my car and made my way to the restaurant where Kelvin had asked me to meet him. It was the same place where we had our first date, although it had changed significantly. The restaurant had grown larger, more spacious, and more beautiful than I remembered, but the name and location helped me recognize it. It struck me as somewhat strange that Kelvin had chosen this particular spot. We had been on numerous dates over the past three months, yet he had never brought me here before. I couldn't help but wonder why he had chosen it for this occasion. Upon entering, I greeted the waitress with a simple "Birtch." She nodded and guided me to the same table where Kelvin and I had shared our first date. This place now held special memories for me, and I will cherish them forever. Our table was positioned in the middle of the restaurant, offering a lovely view of the city's night sky and the glowing street lights outside. As I approached the table, Kelvin stood up to
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Anika's P.O.V I was happy and excited about following my heart and pursuing what I truly desired. But, to be honest, I was also deeply scared. I feared how Kelvin would react when I revealed everything – my feelings, and the fact that I was carrying his child. He patiently waited for me, for nearly six years, hoping that I would eventually return his love. He did everything within his power to make me happy. He became my source of solace during my darkest hours. He risked his life for mine, shielding me from Richard's threat. He detested seeing me in tears and always went above and beyond to bring a smile to my face. I was blinded by my fear of love, unable to recognize that Kelvin's love for me was unwavering. I used to think all men were unfaithful, given the pain my exes had caused me. But everything changed when I met Kelvin. I can vividly recall our first encounter at my office, during the interview process. At first, I was captivated by his handsomeness, but I quickly d
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Anika's P.O.V A week had passed since everything happened. Cherry had finally returned to her country, clearing up the rumors about her and Kelvin, stating that they were just friends and business partners with nothing more, emphasizing that they wouldn't become a couple since there was someone else in both of their lives. It had caused quite a stir among their fans, and I knew this because I had been stalking her on social media, as well as Kelvin. Since our encounter at the event, I hadn't seen or spoken to Kelvin. I sighed as I glanced at the calendar on my phone. Today was the day he had given me to decide what he meant to me, or else he would leave. The truth was, I didn't know the answer. Ever since that event, I hadn't been myself, and we hadn't exchanged a word. It was tearing me apart. I couldn't bring myself to accept that I loved him, even though deep down, I had known it for the past five years. Discovering that truth had blindsided me. Kelvin had sent me a message
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Anika's P.O.V I stared at my reflection in awe as the makeup artist put the finishing touches on my look. Had I described myself as looking "hot" earlier? If I did, then I needed a new word to describe how I looked right now. It was what I had been talking about; I always knew I was beautiful. So, what on earth did Jordan see in Cherry, or whatever her name was? "Wow, you look stunning. Can I take your picture and post it on my I*******m?" a makeup artist asked, and I nodded. "Of course," I posed for a few photos, and I could see the smile on her face as she uploaded the picture to her social media. "Are you ready now... woah. Is that an angel or what?" Kathy exclaimed when she saw me. I chuckled. "You wound me, Kathy. I'm way hotter than an angel, so you better correct yourself," I playfully scolded her, using her last name. "Okay, Your Majesty, is that someone hotter than an angel or what?" She replied, bowing. I laughed. "Thanks for the compliment. Can we get going now?" I a
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE
Anika's P.O.V "Anika! Look!" I snapped out of my thoughts when Kathy barged in, shoving her iPad practically in my face. "What?" I asked, and she gestured toward the tablet. "Check out what the article says inside," she suggested, and I reluctantly complied. I felt a wave of nausea as I came across the headline and the picture within. It was Kelvin, his arms wrapped around some woman as they exited a hotel. He looked genuinely happy around her, even smiling at the camera. The woman was undeniably attractive, but in that moment, all I wanted was to see her radiant smile turn to sadness because she was clinging to Kelvin's arm like he was her boyfriend. My fury intensified when I read the headline: "Did the town's most handsome and eligible bachelor have a one-night stand with last year's Miss Beauty and a Victoria's Secret model?" accompanied by two wide-eyed emojis. I pushed the tablet away from my face, seething with anger. How dare he do this after taking me on a date and
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO
Anika's P.O.V I closed my eyes and sighed, tightly clutching my pillow. Why was I feeling this way? I should be happy that he was leaving. I mean, I wanted him to leave, so why was I sad about him leaving? I remembered the look he gave me after our kiss. It felt like we would never see each other again, and I felt heartbroken. I was surprised that I kissed him back. It was as if I was already used to him. During that kiss, I felt a spark inside me, and my heart raced so fast, it felt like it might explode. I was so confused about my feelings, and it was incredibly frustrating. He was leaving the next day, and I might never see him again. I felt devastated when he left five years ago, and now that I finally saw him again, it turned out he was leaving soon. I didn't know what to do anymore; I didn't understand myself. *** My eyes fluttered open as the sun's rays slowly invaded my room, earning a groan from me. Why does morning have to come so soon? Couldn't the hours be a bit
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Anika's P.O.V "So, what can I get you?" the irritating manager inquired, although it seemed like she was directing the question solely to Kelvin. She flashed him that annoying smile, oozing with fake charm. "I'd rather not deal with you. Have someone else attend to us," I retorted, not hiding my displeasure. The woman's gaze turned to me, her brows knitting into a frown. "With all due respect, ma'am, I'm here to assist, whether you like it or not. It's not your call to decide who serves you. You should consider yourself fortunate to be in a place like this," she spat back, surprising me with her audacity. I hadn't anticipated her responding so rudely. "Just because I didn't react when you insulted me earlier doesn't mean I'm unintelligent. Why am I being treated this way? Is this how you treat all your customers?" I seethed, my frustration bubbling to the surface. "No, just the less privileged ones," she sneered, her smirk infuriating. "How dare you? Do you have any idea who I a
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Anika's P.O.V I gazed at him for a moment before bursting into laughter in my seat. He regarded me with a bemused expression, but I couldn't have cared less. Was he asking me out on a date? Seriously? I thought he intended to fight for me, not to confess crazy things. After Kelvin gave me an odd look for a while, I gradually composed myself and wiped away the tears caused by my hearty laughter. He must be wondering why I found it amusing that he was inviting me on a date. I mean, he hadn't stopped giving me that "you're being silly" look. "So, is that a yes?" he asked with a grin. "No," I retorted, rolling my eyes. "Alright then, I'll just keep coming here for no reason." "No!" I exclaimed, and he couldn't help but smirk. "So, you agree?" he grinned. I let out a sigh. It's either I reluctantly agree to this silly date with him or endure his constant pestering and teasing about that night. His presence was a distraction that made it hard for me to focus. "Fine," I said, rolli
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE
Anika's P.O.V I sank onto the couch, my hands covering my face as I stifled the urge to let tears escape. I refuse to cry over Kelvin anymore. Who does he think he is, toying with my emotions as if I'm some sort of plaything? I had never understood him since he returned after disappearing for five years. He used to act as if he hated me, avoiding me at all costs. I even begged him at one point, but he slammed the door in my face. And now he was attempting to mend things between us when I had long lost interest in anything to do with him. He was beyond belief. He even claimed he's staying to fight for our love. Right... He was delusional. Maybe he was still intoxicated from last night, the alcohol lingering in his system, clouding his judgment. *** Day one (1) "Mr. Jordan is in your office, he arrived before I did," Kathy rushed to inform me as soon as I entered the company. I halted in my steps and faced her, taken aback. "Why is he here?" I questioned, surprised. "I'm not s
