“Hmm.” Laura groaned in her sleep, feeling a strong headache. She felt like she is on fire, her nostrils are releasing hot breath making her uncomfortable. She opened her heavy eyes with difficulty and hissed when something cold was placed on her head.
She tried to remove that cold thing but suddenly something grabbed her restless wrist making her stop in an instant. She felt danger as she didn’t resist the touch and tried to open her eyes carefully just to see the known face of a man.“You…” She said in a low voice with another attempt of moving but the man again stopped her by his deep command. “Stay still.”She stayed still like an obedient child and kept watching him putting a cold cloth on her head from time to time, she tried to find Augustus’s face in him but can’t see it though. “He could never take care of me.” She said to herself bitterly as she closed her eyes feeling the warm tears fa“God, you have really f**ked a rich man Laura.” Tina laughed in praise but stopped when she saw the deadly gaze of Laura on her face.“I… I.. mean to say… that.. That Mr. Aldrich is a very rich man. I heard one of our classmates saying that he is donating a huge amount of money to the school. That is why he was here right or..?” Tina paused as something hit her head. “Or he was there for you? But why would he donate such a huge amount for the sake of meeting you.. Na… Na… That won’t be possible right?” Tina looked at Laura and said while thinking deeply.Laura was too lost in her thinking for a moment but when she remembered his threatening words she came back to her senses. “Fool, that man is a heartless person. He won’t spend a single penny on me. Never.” She said to herself in her mind as she looked at Tina.“He must be here for some donation and accidentally saw me.&rdquo
Taking a deep breath, Laura finally sat in the car but didn’t look at him. She looked straight hoping he would say something to break the silence or start his car but nothing. It was complete silence.Only their breathing could be heard as she tried to focus on an empty road, his deep voice jerked her back. “How’s your fever now?”She looked at him stunned, “Better.” Just one word, she could utter. He then touched her forehead and she leaned back in panic but hit the door instead.“How’s your bruise?” He rubbed his fingers very softly on her bruised forehead. Laura was completely numb at his gesture as she kept staring at him. Tina’s words rang in her ears as why he would come here? For her? Does he have something for her?She took some courage as she asked him in a low voice, “Have you… Have you come here for me?”Steven looked at her with his calm face as he asked, “What d
At The AirportA man was standing with a livid face, while a woman was sitting with her head lowered in embarrassment and a few officers were rummaging through her suitcase. Her clothes and all other stuff were scattered on the floor disruptively.“A pocket knife, a gun lighter, bleach powder, paint, cooked bugs, handcuffs..” The man stood near to her and growled as she was forced to look up.With fear and pity in her eyes, she apologized to him. “I am…”“Even a kid knows these things are not allowed to carry at the airport.” Before she could apologize, he scolded her harshly and she again lowered her head in embarrassment.Laura thought that Steven would take a private jet just like Augustus and she would be boarded to the jet safely without checking any of the stuff but she didn’t know that Steven was flying business class in a random airline as he didn’t want his family to know about her existence wit
"Hey..." Laura answered the call as her mood seemed to lift up by her call."Hey Laura, so how was it? Have you succeeded?" Tina asked in curiosity."No, I got caught.." she told her feeling embarrassed."F**k me..!!" She yelled while slapping her forehead hard."So what now?" She asked after a while."What? What? Nothing is going to happen now I am already embarrassed a lot." Laura told her while rolling her eyes."He would be mad at You. No?" Tina asked while Laura scoffed. "Angry? He threw my suitcase at the airport. I am literally standing in just a bathrobe here. I have nothing to wear and when I complain you know what he replied to me. That shameless pervert told me he would enjoy seeing me naked around him."Laura vent out her anger while Tina laughed out loud. "Well, you are a beauty darling. Only Augustus fool is not able to see that."Tina stopped for a moment as she realized that mentioning Augustus wasn't good in front of Laura. Sh
Laura simply nodded her head in obediency that stunned Steven for a moment and then again he put his focus back on his tablet.Soon the car stopped at the Grand Hotel as they both stepped down.Steven walked firmly inside as Laura followed him quietly, soon they entered a huge conference room.As they entered Laura's eyes fixed to the side of the room where the tempting display of coffee and pastries were set up. She nodded dazedly at the half-circle of somber-looking businessmen in dark suits bowing to her and the man beside her.It was a painfully prolonged polite greeting for her.Her body subconsciously turned to the table and in an attempt to pick the delicious doughnut, she moved her leg but suddenly a firm hand clamped down on her elbow.She closed her eyes trying to calm herself to not push away that irritating hand. Her empty stomach was protesting to push the hand away and run to the dear doughnut for the sake of it but she knew she can't. She
She stared at her sushi glumly and took solace in the fact that at least it wouldn't get cold. Finally, Miss Inokawa-san stopped talking, and everyone picked their chopstick and proceeded to eat.It was her first time using a chopstick, after multiple attempts she was still not able to put that small piece into her mouth.She finally gave up as she sat back and watched every eating their food with distress. Finally, her sushi was lifted up in the air and was placed in front of her lips.She opened her mouth and swallowed it immediately not giving importance to people's gaze on her.Steven's lips were tight when he saw her struggling with a chopstick and finally, he lifted it with his and then placed it in front of her to taste.She swallowed that piece in thinking that it would calm her hunger. But it was so plain and tasteless that her stomach was literally cursing her.A few minutes later, she nearly was sick when she stared in horror at the plate of
Realizing that she had misspoken her words into rage and frustration, Laura immediately tried to sit up but it was of no use as he had already pinned her thin silhouette with his wide, heavy body.He lowered his head and kissed her soft spot behind the ear that gave shivers to her body and gradually all her resistance fades away in an instant as she moaned and tilted her head giving him the right access to her neck.Steven smirked, he knew he had some effect on her she did the same thing when she was drunk but now as she is fully aware of him on top of her she still did the same. He felt proud and relieved at that moment.He stared at her little face, she looked cute and innocent as he kissed her forehead and stood up from the bed smoothing his sleeves and coat.Laura waited for Steven as she surrendered under him to make a move but he didn't. In fact, he just stood up leaving her in embarrassment."What the..?" She opened her eyes and gaped at him as he cal
Laura looked up at him and he felt completely amazed by her shy behavior. "Eat before it gets cold," Steven told her as he walked into his room.Looking at the cart, she saw a salad, penne carbonara, and cheesecake for dessert. She carried her food as she comfortably sat on the chair and started eating it. She was too immersed in eating and looking out at the city shining brightly under the lights that she didn't notice the man had again occupied the same place and was watching her intently.As she gulped down the last piece of cake, she turned to grab a tissue and nearly choked when saw the man's silent presence behind her. He handed her a tissue and she swallowed the cake immediately with one hand covering her half-open mouth.Feeling nervous under his relentless gaze, she quickly said. "I didn't know you too want it.""I too want what?" Steven asked confused as he stared at her with extreme interest."The cake.. You were staring at me because you wanted t
One Year Later“It’s a great honor to interview you Mr. Aldrich or I would say the prince?” A woman in her mid-thirties sat straight with a sharp face and a gentle smile as she began her interview.“Steven would be fine.”“So, Mr. Steven first of all congratulations on the success of your new foundation for cancer patients. This would be the third center you had built in one year. Is there any reason why you’re so passionate about it, saving lives?”“I had lost my wife because of cancer and didn’t want anyone else to lose their loved one because of it. The treatment at the right time saves many lives.”“Oh, deeply sorry to hear about your loss.”“Huh, it was never a loss for me.”“Pardon?”“Please continue.”“So Mr. Steven, what do you want to say about Miss Steva’s praises for you and your wife? It’s been 8
Steven’s bitter laugh echoed in the room and the man standing in front of him winced in discomfort.“I never wish pain for you, Steven. I was angry with you, but that didn’t mean that I would want to destroy your happiness… No… Never…”“So, then why was my happiness taken away from me, Dad, why…” Steven asked, disheartened, and then unexpectedly started crying out while hugging the painting in his arms.“Steven…” The Old Master rushed to him to console him but he looked inconsolable.“I am still hoping that it is a dream, tell me, dad, it’s a dream… I want to wake up, wake me up… Wake me up…” Steven said in a choked voice and then started hitting his face like a mad man, the painting dropped to the floor and it showed a bald, petite woman in the embrace of a man that looked like Steven.Old Master's eyes widened realizing that it was Stev
“Are you sure?” The doctor asked Laura as he handed her a paper.“I am,” Laura replied to him firmly but still he looked hesitant. “It’s going to be fine,” Laura said calmly and then scribbled on the papers.The doctor sighed helplessly and then nodded to the nurse indicating her for the surgery to get started.***“DO YOU LOVE ME?”“ALL OF ME?”“I LOVE YOU.”“LET ME GO.”It has been eight hours since Laura was taken inside the OT and Steven stayed glued to his place waiting for her to come back, her voice echoed in his ears and he kept shaking them away, tiredly.“Drink something, it will make them go…” Augustus said as he handed him a cup of warm coffee. Steven looked at him blankly and then nodding his head, he gulped it down.“She will be fine…” Augustus comforted him while sitting beside him.&ldqu
The dinner went well, Steven didn’t ask Laura anything related to Steva and neither did Laura say anything to him related to her or his past.The next day, Steven left with Laura early in the morning afraid that Tyler would try to stop him, he can’t ignore Tyler’s plea. In his eyes, he is still a child. He had already informed Arthur about his leaving so he would be able to convey his message to Tyler.After what happened last time at the beach he didn’t want to repeat it as he took Laura away from this place as soon as he can.“Here we are,” At the request of Laura, Steven had brought her to meet her mother. “Can you come after some time?” Laura requested Steven as she didn’t want him to go inside with her, she needed some alone time with her mother.“Laura…” Steven was going to refuse her request but Laura pleaded softly, “Please… Steve…”“Fine…
“STEVA."Laura looked from the woman’s shoulder and saw Steven standing behind her with a bottle of water in his hand. His face looked angry as he clenched his jaw and then started pulling Laura with him in a rough way.“Steve…” Laura was completely taken aback by the sudden anger in him but he turned a deaf ear as he kept dragging her with him to the castle not caring about her health.By the time, Laura entered the castle, she was panting heavily and in desperate need of oxygen, at this moment she wasn’t even able to form a word but gasping for air with difficulty.Looking at her state and his brother’s stern face, Tyler rushed to them with a worried face.“Brother, what happened to sister-in-law?” He asked anxiously and it was only then that Steven realized what he had done as he turned and exclaimed, “Laura…”Laura's body fell to the ground as soon as he let go of her hand and
PRESENT“Steve…?” Laura looked up at Steven who was lost in his past with his hand pressing on his chest as though he was feeling the pain from it.“Huh…” Steven’s trance from the past broke and he looked down at the small face of Laura.“It’s alright… It’s gone…” Laura said while taking his hand away from his chest.“Hmmm… but it still haunts me…” Steven confessed in a hoarse voice.“Steve, people can’t change their past you need to move on with it,” Laura told him and he sighed agreeing to her words.“You were just like me, remember the first time, when I saw you crying for Augustus in my room, I knew exactly at that moment that if I won’t help you, you would end up the same way I did. Maybe that is the reason I never wanted to leave your side and stay with you every time so you won’t end up regretting just li
“Steve, do you love me?” Steva’s question made his heart skip a beat.He tilted his head in her direction and said with a bitter smile, “Do you still have a doubt?”Steva smiled with painful dimples and gasped in pain, “Why… Why Steve? Nobody loves me, so why do you?” She started sobbing.“I don’t have any reason to love you… I just love you…” Steven said truthfully and held her face closely and sealed the moment by kissing her lips, she tasted sweet just like she is, he couldn’t help but devour her deeply and then a sudden thud made him fall on the sand heavily.BOOM“No…” Steva said looking flushed and distressed and then ran away from Steven.Days passed to this incident, neither did Steven see Steva after that and nor did Steva try to contact him. They both again went back to strangers burning all the blissful memories of the past.But no m
THE UPCOMING STORY IS RELATED TO STEVEN’S PASTA middle-aged woman wearing a knee-length dress in a light pink color was chatting and laughing happily and then after a while, she turned and called the young boy who was standing near the door looking shy and flushed.“Steven.. Come here.”The boy wearing a plain shirt and trousers walked nervously to her.“Here, that’s my son, Steven.” Sofia Aldrich (Old Madam) introduced her son with a wide smile to the woman sitting in front of her. “Steven, Hello, I am Steva.” The woman offered her hand with a polite smile, Steven shyly stretched his arm and shook his hand with her.“So, tomorrow we will start the class, ok. I don’t want you to be late.” Steva said in a strict tone but her sea-green eyes were soft on him. Finally, Steven passed a smile to her and then nodded his head.“Great… Thank you so much Steva for agreeing on it&helli
After burying Old Madam in peace, Steven stayed behind with his father, and brother to complete the last honor and sent Laura back to the castle because her health condition wasn’t particularly good at the moment.“It’s the young master’s order.” Mr. Xavier informed her as he started pushing her wheelchair towards the car. Laura turned to look at Steven, reluctant to leave him, she spotted him standing under a large tree, his eyes staring blankly at the particular space.Soon, she saw a woman approaching him, when Steven noticed the woman’s presence, he frowned badly and then walked away with a stern face. Laura tried her best to have a look at the woman’s face but her face was partially covered by a long hat.“Mrs. Aldrich…” Xavier’s voice brought her back and then absent-mindedly she sat in the car.***“Laura…” As Laura entered the castle, she saw a woman standing in the