Excerpt: He clenched his jaw, fighting the pull she had on him. “You’re drunk. You don’t know what you’re saying.” “Maybe,” she admitted, her smile faltering for a moment before returning with a bittersweet edge. “But you’re the only thing tonight that doesn’t feel like it’s falling apart.” That did it. Something inside him snapped. Just for tonight, he told himself. Against his better judgment, he closed the gap between them, his lips capturing hers in a kiss that was far from gentle. Her gasp melted into a moan, her hands tangling in his hair as he pulled her closer, all his carefully honed restraint crumbling in the heat of the moment. ~~~~~ Amelia, betrayed by her fiancé on their anniversary, thought of no better solace than to wind away in a bar. Who knew the man she had slept with and mistook for a bartender, was the richest man in the entire city? And a night which was meant to be brushed away, shook and changed her entire life.
View MoreFIVE YEARS LATERThe bustling airport terminal was alive with the sounds of announcements, luggage rolling against the floor and the chatters of travelers. Amelia walked gracefully and majestically through the crowd, a calm yet unassuming expression on her face. She wore a pink coat, over a soft white blouse, paired with dark jeans, mini skirt and ankle boots. Her long brown hair flowed in loose waves over her shoulders, her eyes, though softer now, carried a hint of resolve. She was more beautiful, womanly and graceful.Walking beside her, holding tightly onto her hand, was a little boy with unruly dark hair and striking ocean eyes, a perfect replica of Matteo Lior.“Mommy, I want an ice cream, can I get one after we leave here?” the boy asked, his voice charming and cheerful, curious as he glanced around the massive terminal.Amelia looked down at him and her gaze softened, “Yeah sure, I'll get one for you, only if you behave. First, we need to grab our bags and meet granny Celia.”
Weeks later, Weeks passed into a haze of grief, anger and resentment. Amelia barely ate or slept, her once-bright spirit crushed under the weight of betrayal. Her mind is restless and unfocused.One morning, she woke up with a wave of nausea that left her clutching the bathroom sink. Something was wrong.After a visit to a doctor, Amelia confirmed her worst nightmare. She was two weeks pregnant. The news left her dumbfounded, her hands trembling violently as she held the test results. She thought back to that night at the bar, a night with a man whose name she didn't know, whose face she can't remember.As she stepped into the house, clutching the envelope tightly, Valencia, out of nowhere, snatched it away from her hand.“Care to share what's in the envelope?” She laughed, moving away from Amelia. Opening the envelope she frowned in curiosity, “What's this?” she asked, her eyes scanning the envelope. Her eyes widened, and then a wicked grin spread across her face.Amelia swallowed t
In a spacious and luxurious suite, Amelia woke up with a hangover, her head pounding like a relentless drum, and her body wrapped in unfamiliar sheets. She knitted her brows in confusion, her throat dried, her vision blurred, but the ache in her chest was what really brought her back to reality. Memories from last night flooded into her head like a storm, the betrayal, the bar, the drinks, and….him.She quickly darted her eyes to the bed, to his muscular arm wrapped around her waist firmly, his back facing her and she couldn't see his face properly. Her memory of him from last night, very vague, she didn't want to face him either, knowing it was her reckless attitude that got them here. Pausing her lips into a deep thin line, she slowly moved his arms and wiggled her waist out of his hold.She sat up slowly, every movement, sharp and painful, her mind replaying images from the previous night – his sweet and intoxicating scent, the warmth of his arms, his kiss, the kiss that melted her
Amelia's heart hammered against her chest, each beat thumping loud, as if it was going to jump out of her chest. Her footsteps slowed as she approached Liam's room, a sudden, inexplicable feeling of horror cursing through her body. The closer she got, the more the chaotic mess of clothes on the floor caught her eye, feminine clothes, lingeries, heels, purse, thrown carelessly, all of them leading her to one door— Liam's room.Her breath hitched, as she stopped in her tracks, her mind racing wildly. No. This can't be happening.Liam had been working late for days, as there was much work in the company, and he drowned himself in his business. He shouldn't be home yet, he was supposed to be in the office right now, she thought. She had planned this evening so carefully, wanting it to be perfect for him, for them, after all it was both their anniversary and his birthday. She had wanted to surprise him with a special night, to show him how much she cared, how much she loved and appreciated
Amelia's heart hammered against her chest, each beat thumping loud, as if it was going to jump out of her chest. Her footsteps slowed as she approached Liam's room, a sudden, inexplicable feeling of horror cursing through her body. The closer she got, the more the chaotic mess of clothes on the floor caught her eye, feminine clothes, lingeries, heels, purse, thrown carelessly, all of them leading her to one door— Liam's room.Her breath hitched, as she stopped in her tracks, her mind racing wildly. No. This can't be happening.Liam had been working late for days, as there was much work in the company, and he drowned himself in his business. He shouldn't be home yet, he was supposed to be in the office right now, she thought. She had planned this evening so carefully, wanting it to be perfect for him, for them, after all it was both their anniversary and his birthday. She had wanted to surprise him with a special night, to show him how much she cared, how much she loved and appreciated
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