"What did that bastered say in your ear." He asked, seething."He…he.. was just a fan.."Why was he so interested in what he said to her? It was awkward. Her words trailed off."What the hell did he say to you?... I do not care; he was a fucking fan or what?"He clung to her even more. "I want word by word..""speak.""Um... he said he wanted to have sex with me and would be waiting after the party". Her face turned red as she said this. She never discussed sex with a man. She is currently embracing to death.Iden squinted, "You want it." He asked. Ellaya shook her head and looked shyly into his eye."Words Laaya..I want words..""No" she said, lowering her gaze."Then I will kill that motherfucker". Holding her hand aside, Iden spoke."No, you cannot do that"."Why..""He is the son of a gangster, not you". With haste, Ellaya said.startled, "How did you know?" he asked. How the hell did this seemingly stupid girl know about all these things?"His dad is a gangster; if I say no, he will
"Don't tell me this is your first kiss."It was indeed her first kiss, she looked at him, confused and embrrassed.It was stolen by him.Confused; why did he ask her such a question, was not that a very personal matter? Embarrassed; because she was kissed by the extremely handsome man and did not know whether she should slap him or cry. Annabell, eva and other girls around her talk about kisses like eating candy. They had been kissed by men at the age of fourteen or fifteen. She was twenty years old and inexperienced. Why did she feel like she had lost the most exquisite toy and wanted to cry aloud? Iden studied her perplexed expression and remained silent before bursting into laughter. He could not contain his laughter. He had never seen a woman look like that. She seemed so unsure of what to do. Throughout his life, he had witnessed women becoming enamored with his touch. If it had been someone else, she would have gone insane after this kiss and dragged him into her bed, or perhap
"Good morning, Ella. I need to hold a press conference to announce the release date of our new album, so please review and sign the financial files I have on your desk as soon as possible." stated Eva."All right! What about our project team meeting that I mentioned to you?""Oh, right! Sorry for forgetting to inform you that they are ready under our terms and conditions." replied Eva."That is wonderful news." Ella quickly lost herself in the maze of documents. Singing and reviewing. Bringing two cups of coffee, Eva walks into her office.She handed over a cup of coffee and said, "Here you go."" Ella, after we turned down her request to film in New Zealand, Mia wanted to see you. Every time she threw a fit, our crew had to cancel the photo session". As she sipped her coffee, Eva said.Ellaya tightened her back before looking at Eva. "Can a model not be replaced? I cannot stand her anymore. We are unable to grant all of her unwelcome requests at this time.""We have a contract with her
“This coffee is not as sweet as them” he spoke in a rich, smoky voice that had a hint of seduction. His perpetual smile did not go away.She met his dark eyes and her moment froze."Did somebody tell you before?" she asked, feeling uneasy."What?" he asked back."You really are a jerk." She glared as she said."No, it is just you," A foolish smile lit up his face. "All right, thanks, Mr. Devid. Good to meet you. She got up, grabbed her bag, and strode quickly, her face burning red with rage.She would fight him if she stayed here any longer, it would be bad for her "super star" image . Iden trailed after her. "Ellaya wait". Iden followed in her footsteps."Let me drop you at your place". He offered. "Thanks, but no, Mr. Devid, I own a car. Ellaya refuted. Even before she opened her car's door.BANGA loud sound was heard, followed by a brief period of silence. Hither and thither passersby screamed, followed by the sound of the bird's flapping feathers. Ellaya opened her eyes slow
His gaze fell on the police car halted near him."you stay here I will be back. "He jumped out of the car."Ellaya turned to see him standing tall and imposing, talking to police while typing something on his phone; she was unable to hear what they were saying. After what felt an eternity, he returned with cops by his side. A policeman leaned over and said, "Miss Stone, we are truly sorry you both suffered because of our inadequate safety system.""I hope they will not attack us again". She stated."Miss Stone, don’t worry; they have been caught."By the way, who were they"? she asked again"They were just thugs from local gangs; they knew you were a big name". said the police man "Were they kidnappers!" she rubbed her arms feeling goosebumps all over.The cop nodded his head. "Mr. Iden saved you this time, thanks to him."Her gaze shifted to his smirking countenance. She remained silent and just stared at him for a while, noticing the cuts on his face that were still bleeding and
" Oh my god! Ellaya, are you alright? How did it happen?" Eva got up from her chair, yelled, ran, and grabbed Ellaya as she came into her office."Eva, I am fine. "Why are you so worried?" Twice, she fluttered her whip."You do not look good, Ella; do you need to see a doctor"? Eva grabbed her phone to call a doctor."I am fine, Eva, don't worry. She squeezed Eva's hand."Before you say you are alright, take a look in the mirror". Being hauled into the bathroom and placed in front of the mirror, Ellay turned to face the woman, who did not look like herself at all because of her disheveled hair, pale skin, and clothes covered in blood. "How did you end up like this?" With a shake of her head,she said. "It is not mine. "It is not my blood," she thought of someone, her face concerned."Whose, then?" Eva narrowed her eyes."Someone attacked me".Eva did not respond for a brief moment."What? Who and why did they attack you?" "Are you going to spill all the beans now?" Eva offered her
"Ellaya ". Eva jolted her out of her reverie. "Oh, what? I am sorry , can ..can we go inside and talk". Embarrassed, Ellaya pivoted on her heels and headed for her office. "Could you please change the crew members? Miss Stone, or don't want me to continue shooting?" After setting her pricey bag down on the couch, Mia hunches over. You want me to replace every member of the crew. Ellaya raised her eyebrows, rubbed her forehead. Pulling out her lipstick, Mia said, "Yes, please." "Can you explain why you want us to change the entire crew?" Ellaya asked, glancing at Eva. "They are useless; they cannot even pull off a romantic scene and expect me to behave in a certain way." Mia stopped her hand from putting on lipstick. "The plot is perfect. Mia, you do not have to use your brain". Eva expressed herself. "Is there someone who can clarify for me what you are discussing?" Eva attempted to explain the plot. "ML kissed FL and thought she was someone else in confusion. After
"It's beautiful." While sprinting along the beach in her white bikini, Mia shouted, "I am wasting my time here; make sure before signing any contracts with them the next time; they do not care about other people's time." . Ellaya yelled. causing wrinkles to form around her eyes and her lips to droop. Playfully giving her a hug, Eva said, "Hey, chill, it's been a long time since you took a vacation. This is a good opportunity to enjoy your time. New Zealand is beautiful, isn't it?" "A vacation is not necessary at this time; I hope this charity event ends soon and I can go back."When Mr. Ruan shows up, they immediately begin the event." Eva threw a sunscreem's tube at Ellaya, perching on the recliner, "Is he not supposed to be here a day before yesterday?" she caught the tube."He apologized for keeping you here, but something in the company needed his attention."Ellaya pressed her lips together, remaining silent. Feeling exposed under a cover-up, she turned to look around at two
"Iden I am sorry," she said in a whisper, calming his tormented spirit. He closed his eyes, savoring the warmth of her embrace, but his heart remained conflicted as to why he asked with a low voice. Her breath was warm, her presence was serene yet smoldering, and her head was resting on the back of his shoulders."I am not sure..."He shivered and felt his body jolt as her breath fanned his bare skin. I could feel that I was the reason you were upset. He drew her in front, encircling her narrow waist with his powerful arms. "I cannot bear the thought that you are hurt," he said, rubbing her wet face and pushing her hair back. He bent down and looked at her face, examining every inch of it. "It is killing me," his breath fanned her cold and wet lips and made her bare skin itch. He slapped his lips on her, intensifying their kiss. With his teeth brushing against her lips, his tongue vying for control, and his hands moving all over her body, he pushed her against the wall, ripped
Iden held her trembling form, her sobs echoing in the quiet room. “Why? Why did you do this to me?” she cried, her voice barely a whisper. “Why did you marry her?” She clung to him, her tears soaking through his shirt. Iden stood there, speechless, as she poured out her heart. “Divorce her… come back to me… I can’t live without you.” The word “divorce” jolted him back to reality. He gently pushed her away, holding her shoulders to create some distance. His eyes softened as he looked into hers. Wiping her tears, he caressed her head tenderly. “Anna, stop crying. You know why I married her. Please, stop acting like a child and be strong, okay?” “You promised you’d never leave me. Then why did you marry her and not me? Tell me, Iden.” She wiped her tears with the back of her hands, shaking her head in despair. He grabbed her and bent down slightly, his voice firm yet gentle. “Anna, listen to me. I am not leaving you. You don’t have to be mad. Pull yourself together and be stron
She stood under the hospital building, its tall shadow stretching across the road. The setting sun cast a warm glow, brushing her face and sending a chill through her skin. As she moved forward, she rummaged through her handbag for her phone, her mind focused on getting home before Iden arrived. Over the past two months, she had visited Eva whenever she could, though Eva’s condition remained unchanged. She hadn’t visited her parents, still haunted by her mother’s harsh words. Lost in thought, she didn’t notice the figure approaching and bumped into them. Her phone fell, and she knelt to pick it up, apologizing. Her breath caught when she heard her name. She looked up, and a small, beautiful smile crept across her face as she recognized the voice. Ella… oh my god, is it really you?” The woman looked as beautiful and cheerful as ever. Ellaya stood up, clutching her phone. “Annabell, when did you get back?” Ellaya moved forward and hugged her tightly. It had been almost a year sinc
Iden was preparing dinner while Ellaya perched on the kitchen island, her eyes following his every move. She watched the way he chopped vegetables, the concentration on his face, the subtle twitch of his muscles, and how his long, beautiful fingers gripped the knife. Even in casual sweatpants and a t-shirt, he exuded a magnetism that could make women kneel and beg for his attention. And here she was, the better half of this incredibly handsome man, wondering why he chose her among all the beautiful women out there. The hurtful words of her mother echoed in her mind, making her wonder if he would eventually get tired of her and shove her out of his life, just as her mother had predicted. The question raced through her mind like a wild wind, leaving her feeling vulnerable and uncertain. She smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes. One harsh word from her mother, and here, her self-confidence shattered like a piece of glass. It had taken her years to piece it back together, and yet, o
Iden shoved his phone into his pocket, snapped his laptop shut, and yanked his car keys from the drawer. He stormed out of his office, with James scrambling to keep up. “Sir, you have a meeting in ten minutes,” James called out, clutching his file, his phone precariously balancing his glasses on his nose. “Cancel it,” Iden barked, adjusting his tie and coat, his pace unrelenting. “And the dinner meeting with the Japanese client in an hour?” James pressed, his voice tinged with desperation. “Cancel that too.” Iden’s steps faltered only at the elevator, where he jabbed the button repeatedly. “But sir, we’ve been waiting for this meeting for six months,” James stammered, his anxiety palpable. They had poured countless hours into securing this deal, with trips to Japan and sleepless nights. Now, on the brink of success, Iden was abruptly pulling the plug. James’s heart raced with unease. Iden jabbed the elevator buttons repeatedly. “Sir, the lift has been out of order since
Ellaya’s heart raced as her mother’s harsh words reverberated through her mind. “Ella, stop deceiving yourself.” Her mother’s voice was a thunderclap, nearly bursting her eardrums. “I still remember how the doctor recoiled in fear when you were born, almost dropping you. Even as your mother, I couldn’t bear to look at you for months. I cried days and nights, thinking I had given birth to something inhuman. But since you are our only child, your father and I eventually accepted you. What do you think others will do? They can find countless beautiful women, so why would they choose you, Ellaya, unless they had some hidden agenda?” Mrs. Stone’s voice was icy and unyielding. “You are different, ugly, and frightening. Look at yourself.” She shook Ellaya roughly, forcing her to face the mirror. Already broken, Ellaya couldn’t muster the strength to confront her reflection. “You were only good at singing, Ellaya, but you ruined everything. You ruined us. Raising you was a nightmare, and I
Ellaya nodded and wiped her tears as she stood up and left. She met the attentive doctor of Ava, and collected all the information. “Miss Stone. We are doing our best to help her wake up, but again, we are only doctors, not gods. You have to wait patiently,” the doctor advised gently. Ellaya nodded, feeling a mix of hope and helplessness. She wanted to pay for Mia’s medical expenses, but the doctor informed her that someone had already covered all the bills; it must have been her father. Without giving it more thought, she went to meet Mia next. “Doctor, how is she now?” she asked, her voice trembling slightly. “We have treated her superficial wounds, but the wound on her soul is hard to treat. She isn’t talking or responding to anything. I can suggest a good psychiatrist,” the doctor replied with a concerned look. Ellaya nodded again and entered the room. Mia was sitting on her bed, staring at the wall and biting her lower lip. “Mia,” Ellaya called her name softly, but th
It was a scorching day when Ellaya stepped out of her house, shielding herself with an umbrella. She looked effortlessly stunning in beige wide-leg high-waist pants paired with a matching crop top. Wiping the sweat from her forehead, she made her way to the bus stop. This was her first time traveling alone on public transportation. “You can do it, Ellaya,” she whispered to herself, taking a deep breath as she boarded the bus. Although it was her first solo journey, she felt the comforting presence of her husband, Iden, who was always there to protect her. Smiling at the thought of him, she pulled out her phone to let him know she was on her way. It was a rule they had—she always informed him of her whereabouts. But just as she unlocked her phone, it abruptly shut down. Frustrated, she tried to turn it back on, but it was no use. Ellaya had a habit of neglecting her gadgets, often forgetting to charge them. With a sigh, she leaned against the window, watching the world go by. Whe
“If you agree to a 15% profit, sign the document. If not, leave my office right now, Mr. Cooper,” Iden said, unlocking his phone and typing something. With a thud, Iden threw the file on the table. The man opposite him glanced nervously at his associates, rubbing his hands and chewing on his lower lip. “But Mr. Ruan, we agreed to a 50-50 profit split,” he protested. “It’s okay, Mr. Cooper. If you don’t want to sign the document right now, I can still work on the land we agreed on without losing a single cent to you. Fifteen percent is a fortune you earn from the Ruan Corporation. Fifteen percent profit is even more than fifty percent from other companies, so it’s not a loss for you to work with the Ruans,” Iden replied calmly. Mr. Cooper cocked his head and glanced at the man sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, sipping his wine. His body shook involuntarily, and beads of sweat slid down his forehead as his Adam’s apple bobbed up and down. He stretched out his hand, took