Epipen? What is an.. wait.Florian was leaning next to me, his hand on his chest, his lips parted as he struggled to breathe. Wait. Epipen. Fuck."Florian," I said, right before jumping off the glass. "Where..."I trailed off as he leaned up slightly, then pointed towards a long drawer that was right beneath a row of black shirts. With unparalleled speed, I ran down to the drawer and grabbed the first epipen I found, and immediately ran back to Florian.I administered it as fast as I could, and he slowly went down on his knees, his chest heaving hard, his lips still parted."Come here," I said, sitting on the floor. Slowly, I pulled him back to me, till his head was resting on my lap, his eyes closed, his chest heaving fast."Maybe I should call the ambulance," I said, grabbing unto his hand tight, my eyes taking him in.He slowly shook his head, a strained smile parting his lips. "If I am going down, I am going down because of you."My brows furrowed before I realized I still had the
We. I haven't heard that in so long. I nodded, leaning dangerously closer. His eyes slid down to my lips before he looked up to my eyes again."I am seeing that now. Hopefully, it isn't too late."Something passed in his eyes, and suddenly, I felt his hand in the back of my hair, pulling me further into him. Till I could feel the soft lines of his lips against mine."With me, you are never too late."His words caressed my skin more than they actually reached my ears, and I felt heat rise up my chest, my heart expanding a little more. My eyes met his, and I brushed my lips against his."Let me take you to the bath."He rolled his eyes, and I gave a small laugh. "You are like a child right now."He slowly sat up, pushing his hands through his hair. I immediately stood up and handed him my hand. He was at least twice my size, and I knew it was just a gesture, but I wouldn't be able to pull him up.He took my hand, then tugged me forward a bit, his eyes darkening a little. "Florian..."
I am not sure how long I stood in that bath, but when I got out, Florian was standing close to the dresser, his eyes focused on the mirror. He was wearing black pants and a belt, and nothing else.I swallowed hard and walked into the room, my eyes resting on his broad back. I felt my breath hitch in my throat before I pulled my eyes away from him, letting them navigate to the clean white box resting on the bed."Is this the dress you were talking about?"He turned slightly to me, his eyes falling below my face for a short moment before he gave me a smile. "Try it on."I nodded slowly, then walked to the box. It was neatly folded inside, and I moved the complimentary card away from the box.I pulled out the dress and let it fall down to my feet, my eyes taking it in. It was a shiny silk dress with sleeves made of a string of pearls and an arrangement of the same strings ofnpearls over the chest area, leaving enough to tease and even more to imagination.I looked up to Florian, who sti
I took a bit more time to brace myself, and Florian gave me a bit of space. I hated them for ditching me like that. For taking Ronan's side till the very end, even after everything he had done to me. I hated them for pushing me out to the streets like I wasn't their own consensual decision. I never asked for them to bring me here. I never asked for any of this.I wiped the tears off my face and walked out of the closet. Florian was standing the the door, his eyes thin, his hands pushed in his pockets."Are you sure, Roxanne?"I nodded slowly. "I just need to fix myself up in my room."He nodded. "Feel free."I sloely walked out of his room, hatred mounting in my heart with each step I took closer to my room. I stepped into the same bedroom that a stranger loved me enough to make for me, but not my own mother. Even after giving Ronan every little thing he asked for. It was sickening.I sat in front of the dresser and slowly started to apply makeup. I had learned it back then so I woul
Florian had massively undermined how big of an event we were going to. Not that we were underdressed for the elite five-star hotel the car came to a stop in front of, or the herd of reporters that suddenly ran to the car once they realized it belonged to Florian. I mean, even if Florian wanted to be underdressed, he was physically cursed to never be able to.Not just his body, the god level proportions, or the perfectly sculpted face, he had an astronomical amount of money, style, and taste to match it. A shirt from his drawer could easily cost more than all of the allowances I was given at home till the very day I started working."What... are the reporters for?"He gave a small smile. "It's a big day for the company, love. Hence, the celebrations."I nodded slowly. "What is this...""You will learn it in there. No one knows yet."I nodded slowly, my eyes narrowing. "You are... not cooperating with my father's company, are you? I mean, I know he is pretty successful, but..""Is he as
I blinked, looking up to Florian, who now, more than ever, seemed like the man I used to know. His eyes were cold and focused, and the sharpness of his gaze could effectively slice through an enemy.He gently pulled me with him, and I took the first step forward. I turned, my eyes falling on the red carpet we were walking down, and I felt the weight of their potential presence suddenly fill me.People started to clap and stand up, and I turned around to the crowd on my left. Just happy elegantly dressed people clapping their hands. I swallowed and turned to the left. My brain slightly blurred out Florian so I could see the crowd. To my relief, I couldn't see any of them. I heaved a sigh of relief and started to turn around when I saw it. A beaded sheer glove that I remember my mother buying the last piece of. I remember how much I had loved them back then, and right now, it did nothing but knock the air out of me.My lips parted, my feet merely following Florian's lead at this point.
Blood drained from my face, and I turned to Florian, my eyes wide, my chest heaving. My heartbeat slowed to oblivion, and I could barely hear my own heartbeat or even feel my own feet.Frederick Wood. That was my father's name. That was....Florian's expression was blank, his eyes watching me keenly as the announcement continued, something about how the companies will be remodelled and restructured under the new leadership of CEO Florian Hunt, who will take the liberty to assign new workers for each of the companies he had acquired.I turned sharply, and as predicted, my parents were on their feet for the first time ever since the party started, and my mother looked like she was ready to give up the ghost. My dad was trying to look a little bit more composed, but he was doing a bad job at it."There is still a tiny bit more," Florian whispered to my ear, his hand running down my arm. "The party just started, sweetie."I turned to meet his eyes, and the darkness in them threatened to d
"Don't you fucking dare!" My father suddenly yelled, causing me to look up, fear reverberating through me as I met his rage filled eyes.I could hear Florian chuckle behind me, and I swallowed hard, gripping the pen tighter. All I wanted was to run behind Florian and hide, but I knew I should start sucking up for myself now. Against the abuse. Against the pain.I sniffed hard, then looked up, meeting his eyes."Why not? Why did you let go of your little company, Mr. Frederick?"Florian broke into a laugh behind me, and it only thickened my skin, only made me want to go lower than I already have. They had so much fun breaking me apart over the years. Why would they be angry now that it was my turn? Why would it hurt then for me to find my own way?"You... how dare you?" My dad said, stepping forward slowly. "You cooperated with that man to snatch my company from me?! You disguised as an investment and...""You needed investment?" I asked, my eyes darting to my mother. "Why? Did taking