Chapter 43Percy POV“Hey- what do you think about getting-” the rest of my words burned out as I stared at her face, she was no longer the woman that I made out with a couple of minutes ago. Her eyes had dimmed and the way her fingers wrapped around her phone showed that what ever must have caused it started from her phone.She bit on her lips and avoid my gaze while I walked up to her.“Is everything okay?” I asked studying her face. She walked out on me without a word. She handed her card over to the cashier the same time I pulled out my card.The cashier glanced from me to her confused on which card she should take, Eden pushed her car into the cashiers hand.“Take mine instead.” I said to the Cashier who paused from accepting the card from Eden.“Dont. Percy.” Eden's voice was mold and firm, she was going back to her old self. Her eyes moved back to the cashier. “Take the card.” the cashier nodded and acce
Chapter 44Eden PovThe next morning I woke up with a banging headache on the couch of the living room. I brushed my hair away from my face as I adjusted to the light. Which I thought I could until the curtains spread wider and the entire ray kicked in cutting short my chances of protecting myself.“Shit-” I groaned, using my hands to protect my eyes. “What in the world- arg-” I laid back on the couch. My head felt heavy and my neck wouldn't be able to keep it if I moved so abruptly. The heavy scent of his cologne invaded my nose as he moved past me. He was already dressed in his crisp black suit and had his coat tucked in his arms. I managed to sit up while I rubbed my forehead. “What happened?” I asked myself. I closed my eyes, a method I used to think back. I remembered all of it, the message, the bitter words I spat to him in the car, my angry walk on the street and my careless visit to the bar. I glanced up to see where he was but he had his back turned to me. Pushing myself of
Chapter 45Eden PovCole Thatcher. He was a bundle of personality, he was precise with his words and had a way of expressing thoughts, a dignified Talkative.“Where did you say you graduated from again?” I asked staring at his face. A smile formed on his face and he crossed his hands over his shoulders as he leaned back in his chair. He was carefree. Way too much.“Not from an ivy league but I know my stuff and my numbers.” he answered. What he said was true from everything he had told me about the company in the past forty minute wasn't just accurate but also eluded my thoughts. He was just the person I needed.“Great, you're hired.” I said but he didn't seemed moved like he already knew that I was going to hire him. “Tell me Miss Maverick or Eden-”“Miss maverick, we're not on first term basis.” I eyed him briefly turning my attention back to my phone. “Sorry, my bad. Do we get to go to the headquarters then?”I hadn't thought about it yet, it danced around my mind but I discarded
Chapter 46Percy POV “Where is Eden?” Zachary asked as he walked into my office, “I didn’t see her out front and I expected you two to be together since- well,” he studied me when I didn’t reply and let out a sigh.“I let her off, she no longer works here.” I answered without raising my head up. The letters on my screen looked more interesting and didn’t cause me to think about a certain someone until now. “What happened this time? You two get into a fight again? Come on man-““She was clear on not getting too-“ I paused tapping my chin to get a suitable word. “Acquainted and suggested we go back to being enemies.” I completed returning my gaze back to the screen. Zachary stood in the middle of the room quiet, it was one of those things he did whenever he was trying to figure out what to say next. “Are you fine with it?” He asked“It’s not like I have a choice, she gets what she wants.” I answered non chalantly “I see- so you’ll be willing to put your feelings aside so what?- you
Chapter 47Eden POVI didn’t expect Percy to be back to the house when I stepped in, this was a first, I always beat him to the house but this time he was by the counter mixing up…..salad?He was dressed in a plain white shirt and grey sweatpants, his hair was damp meaning he was in the shower not too long ago. He was focused on the mixing he didn’t pay attention to me. I watch his muscles bulge as he moved them in slow precise motions. I cleared my throat and remembered that I was standing there just watching, as if that wasn’t creepy. His head snapped up at me holding my gaze.“You’re back,” he started, cleaning his hands with a kitchen towel. “Why don’t we have dinner?”“No- I’m good.” I answered abruptly heading towards the stairs. I could feel his eyes on me every step of the way.“Just Dinner Eden- we don’t have to talk to each other through it,” he said, i stopped contemplating if I should accept or just stay hold up in my room. My stomach groaned loudly giving an answer to n
Chapter 48Percy POVIt was difficult to keep my mind intact with what I had seen, the wine across her laps with her spread thighs, and then those panties. It was the same one I picked out for her that day, and now she had it on display for me to see. My brain and body responded to the sight and I let out a low groan while blood rushed down south.She's tortouring me without even trying. I walked out of my room and found myself in front of her door, reaching for the knob at the same time I heard it, it was low but clear. It was my name, from her mouth. The sight in front of me made me understand why, she had her fingers in between her things and her back arched with eyes closed and lips parted in pleasure. “Fuck-” the curse left her lips and her eyes opened to the ceiling. It was clear that she imagined that I was the one doing all those things to her and the thought had me aching to rush over and touch her but I remembered her words, it restrained me. I didnt want to cross the thre
Chapter 49Eden POVThe charity ball was coming closer and so was I right now, I glanced down between my legs where his head laid as he brought me to my end. My fingers pulled at his hair as I came undone in his mouth. “Percy!!” I yelled out his name as my toes curled and my release washed over me.He pulled back and climbed over to my mouth where he kissed me allowing my taste to mingle between both lips.It was my third orgasm that day and all I wanted was more, it's been four days since we started this ‘sexual relationship’ and Percy never allowed me to touch him even once and It was beginning to feel like I was using him. I grabbed his shirt with one hand and turn him over so I was now straddling him, his hands clamped unto my thighs his face morphed in surprise.I reached for the hem of his shirt and tried to tug it over his head but his hands caught unto my wrist. “You don't have to do this Eden,” I know his body wanted something entirely different as I felt his erection pres
Chapter 50Eden PovWe made an entrance as Percy handed the keys to the valet. With his hands around my waist, we walked in calculated steps towards the stairs of the Callahan’s hall. We stopped in front of the red carpet to pose for the camera, with a broad smile and Percy’s hold I stayed still while the lights flashed in my eye. “Right here Mr. Alexandro,”“Miss. Eden, look this way.” One of the photographers called out to me“Yes, just right.” Their voices toppled over one another as they tried to gain our attention, it was being unbearable to keep up with the noises and the lights and Percy saw my discomfort, his hands led me away from the carpet ignoring the calling from the group. We finally got away and entered the building which was already bubbling in excitement as people of different caliber interacted. “Just as big as ever.” Both Percy and I turned to Audrey who was right behind us. “Father doesn’
Chapter One hundred and Four Audrey POV “I know Eden-” I opened the bathroom door and brushed my messy hair backwards with my fingers. My eyes landed on the man sleeping in my bed, his bare chest was on display for me to see and his hands crossed over his face, blocking his eyes. My eyes trailed further down to where the Duvet stopped which was around his hips. He moved and my gaze reached up his face. “Audrey? Are you there?” Eden said through the phone and I blinked. “Yeah, i am.” I answered lowly while rubbing my neck, my fingers crossed one of the bruise on my neck. It was a love mark from Zach from last night. “So what do you say?” she asked and i moved closer to Zach who was still asleep, the bed dipped from under me as i sat on the bed. “You should go for it, i’m sure it would drive him crazy.” I giggled. I placed my hands on Zach chest and traced on the toned mucles of his chest. He stirred but doesn’t open his eyes. “Thanks Audrey- you’re a life saver.” She sighed in r
Chapter 103 Eden POV One month later “I can’t believe we’re going for this trip.” Maggie squealed as she adjusted the belt of her wrap dress. I stood in front of the mirror while i rushed my hair. “Better believe it.” I answered. Three daya back, Audrey suggested that we went out on vacation and today we were on our way to mauritius to spend the next two weeks. “Are you guys done?” Audrey strutted out in her short summer dress. She had her hair up in a neat bun. They were all making an effort with the dress and there was me. My black swweat pants sat on waist and my body hug crop top held the upper part of my body, revealing my toned muscles. I grabbed a scrunchy from the table and packed my hair in a messy bun and applied gloss afterwards. “Its how you make no effort yet still look as hot as a model from a cover magazine.” Maggie said as she grabbed her bag. I chuckled and grabbed my phone, Percy was yet to reply my text from the day before. The guys weren’t coming with us be
Chapter 102 Eden Pov He held unto my waist as his hands held me in place, blindly he kicked the door to the apartment shut. My hands held unto his shoulders for support as we moved further into the room. The lights flooded slowly as i kicked off my shoes and stood on my tiptoes to keep myself from falling out of the kiss. His lips held mine as the urgency to have me where he wanted. My hands fiddled with his jacket but i managed to peel if of his shoulders, his fingers around my waist detached as he helped me get rid of the material andd discard it to the side. His hands brushed against my hips and down to my thighs where he squeezed on the skin through the material of my dress. A soft moan escaped my lips and my eyes closed shut at the pleasure that caused through from his lips. He pulled away and stared at me for a moment, his fingers brushed a strand of hair away from my face to behind my ears. “You’re as red as a tomato.” he teased. “It’s all your fault, my body always reacts
Chapter 101Eden Pov“Surprise!!” I clasped my hands over my mouth as I found the entire group with happy faces, there was confetti and shiny decorations fixed up in the ceilings and the corners of the house.‘Okay, what in the world is going on?” I asked as I walked further in. Audrey and Maggie with a bouquet of flowers walked to me with bright smiles. “Audrey? Maggie? What's going on? What’s all this for?” “It's been three months since you started out with rebuilding your mother’s business-” Audrey started. “And you’ve done a great job with it that you're growing tremendously. As of yesterday We hit three times the quarterly report projection.” Cole said from behind me with a bottle of wine in his hands. “This is congratulations to you Eden, you’ve worked so hard amidst everything that was going on, you did it.” Coel said and the group cheered. My eyes watered as tears formed and my heart swelled.“Guys, you didn’t have to.” I stated.“Well, we know that, but we wanted to do it
Chapter 100Two weeks later Cole pov“Youngest son of deceased billionaire, Richard Alexandro was found dead in a basement after getting caught up in as fight with his partner who was responsible for the abduction of the newest couple, Percy Alexandro and Eden Maverick. The two were found unharmed as authorities were able to get to them before anything serious would've happened-” the tv went off and Percy dropped the remote on the glass table. “I was watching that.” Eden Protested and pulled her jacket tightly against her shoulders. “You don't need to see it,” he replied and raked his hands through his hair. “Are you ready?” he asked moving to where she was. She sighed and smacked her lips together. “Ready as I'll ever be,” she replied and reached for his hands which he held. He planted a soft kiss on the back of her hands and squeezed gently. As if it wasn't enough, she leaned further into him and kissed him. Percy held her waist as their lips moved together. “You two forget tha
Chapter 99Henry POVLucas Callahan and his sister were in my office when I got out of my meeting, it was unexpected seeing that their father was one of business rival, yet they were carefree about the places they went to. They must be the black sheeps of the family.“What are you two doing here?” I asked as my assistant walked away. “We need your help.” Audrey rushed without batting an eye lid.“I’m sure you’re at the be wrong place-““No we’re not.” the guy Lucas Argued, I spared him a quick glance and sighed. “It’s Eden. She’s been kidnapped.” My breath hitched and my eyes bulged. “What kind of game is that Kevin kid playing this time?” I snarled. Lucas and Audrey shared a look and turned back to me.“It’s not Kevin. It’s someone else- it’s Percy psychotic brother.”As we all walked towards the elevator while I typed away from my phone. There was no news going on about it yet and that was a good, for now.“Graham? How did it happen?”“I don’t know but Zach reached out to me and h
Chapter 98Percy povMy eyes burned into the head of Graham who was enjoyed me being tied up. How did I get here? I pulled my hands but they were restricted by the hard duct tape which was rounded around my upper body, my wrists were bound together by a thick rope.“How did you get me here?” I asked whilst struggling. Graham wouldn’t like me if I got free.“It doesn’t matter now brother, what you should be more worried about is yourself and her-“ he nudged to his right. With a grin on my face I turned in his direction and my eyes widened. Eden. She was hunched over, tied to the chair and unconscious. My heart thumped in my chest and anger cursed through my veins.“What did you do to her?!” I yelled at Graham who only laughed out loud and stared at me like I’ve lost my mind. “Oh, nothing much. I just gave her some sedative to get her not to scream.” He answered brushing some of his long hair backwards. “You sick bastard! I swear if you laid a single-““I don’t think you are in any po
Chapter 97Stella PovThe first time I heard of the name Eden Maverick, I thought it belonged to a nobody, but I was wrong. The first time I set my eyes on her on the internet, I had goosebumps and I rarely had goosebumps. I was Stella, Stella the supermodel. I was the one everyone wanted, except for Percy. He rejected me even after I brought myself low to apologize to him. He was supposed to take me back because they’re was no one else like me.And then I’m hit with the news that both of them were engaged and score to get married. There’s no way Percy would move on to marry anyone, he wasn’t going to marry anyone. “Stella, didn’t you say that Percy Alexandro was your ex?” One of the other models said in the changing room one day. We were preparing for a show and the hair stylist was working on my hair.“Yes why?” I answered with a slight raise. “I mean how can you break up with such a man, he’s hot as hell.” The girl fanned and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. “And he’s a gent
Chapter 96Eden povI hurried out of the car with grocery bags in my hands, I should’ve been back ten minutes ago but Audrey insisted I dropped off something for her at her apartment. Percy was back home alone and I didn’t like it, even after he assured me that he was going to be fine I just wanted to be with him. I pushed up to Audrey’s apartment which was unlocked, I sighed in relief when I pushed the door opened. “Audrey- I’m back!” I yelled and walked into her apartment with the bag tucked in my hands. There was no answer, maybe she was up in the bathroom? I placed the bag on the counter and turned to leave when I noticed a paper on the counter, it looked like a letter. It wasn’t any of my business so i ignored it. “Audrey! I’m leaving-“ “Eden?” My head snapped towards Zach who was standing in his sweats with no shirt on and the way his hair frizzled and bare chest glistened in sweat, I couldn’t help but raise my brow at him. “Oh Zach- you’re here.” I said. “Where’s Audrey?”