Chapter 22Eden povHe kissed me. Right there in the middle of the room with Greta watching. Greta. I slowly pulled away and loud cheering erupted from around us, we were both engrossed with ourselves that we didn’t notice the audience formed around us. “We should go.” I whispered and he agreed. I could feel eyes on us as we left the shop, not so friendly eyes. “Im sorry for kissing you-“ he apologized as he drove back to the office. “I didn’t mean to but Greta was being –” he paused. “Difficult.” Of course, he was just doing this to get Greta to back off, it was all part of the plan, the act. Keep yourself together Eden, don’t get ahead of yourself. “I understand, she was being annoying. I mean you don’t want to tell me what your connection is with her but I can take a wild guess.” I stated glancing outside the window. “What?”“That you had a fling with her when you were way younger, I never pegged you to be the one who had a very advent- you know what I don’t even think it’s
Chapter 23Eden povTrigger warningThe lights came on as the door opened, he carried me to the bathroom and put me down in the tub, and pulled away.“Now that I think about it, I should’ve carried you to your room instead.” He said rubbing the back of his neck in embarrassment. I tried not to chuckle at his words.“Yeah, that’s what happens when you’re lost in the moment I guess.” I murmured. He doesn’t reply. His focus was on my face, and then he rose to his feet to turn on the water for a bath.“Where did you go to?” He asked softly sitting on the floor opposite me as the water slowly filled up the fancy tub. It wouldn’t hurt to tell him where I was at, would it?“If you’re going to ask me questions i also get to ask you too.” I bargained, he studied my face for a while and nodded in agreement.“I went back to my apartment- and and before you say whatever it is you want to say-“ he relaxed crossing his long legs on the ground. “I had to pick up something, it was important and it
Chapter 24Percy POVShe wasn’t answering even after knocking on her door like a maniac, I was getting frustrated by every second I stood waiting for her to get out of her room. Giving up I stalked down stared mumbling under my breath when I found her sipping from a cup, dressed and ready for work…“You’ve been here the entire time?” I paused with both hands on my waist. Had she been hearing me the entire time while I made a fool of myself? She placed the mug down and had a bite of the sandwich in her hands, from her straight face I could tell that she wasn’t going to answer me. “Is ignoring me part of the boundaries?” I despised the word. When she told me earlier this morning that she was the cause of everything that was happening, I couldn’t help but feel bad. Let’s not lie, if I mind my business and didn’t check what was in it, we wouldn’t be in this situation but still I was very much curious as to why she was taking them. From how hard she fought against me, it was certain th
Chapter 25Eden pov“Eden!” My head turned at the sound of my name. Zach. He was standing by the car when I exited the door, he has a broad smile and waved me over. I made sure he was referring to me and not someone else.“Yes, you.” He said jogging up to me, his hair bounced as the wind flushed through, now that I paid more attention to him I noticed how handsome he was, he carried a light hearted spirit that made it less difficult but why did he want to talk to me.“Sorry, I just didn’t want you to miss me.” He said breathing normally, he was fit, great.“Uhm-“ I frowned not sure why we were having this interaction. “Hi-““I was wondering if you wanted to grab diner with me.” My brows tugged upward in confusion. Was he really asking me out to dinner? “I know it sounds weird and sudden but I would really like to get to know you.” He added, my eyes searched his face, the smile and twinkle in his eyes. “I’m not sure that’s a good idea, besides I’m still working.” I answered rollin
Chapter 26Eden povI never really understood what happened to Percy that day, neither did he try to explain what was going on. We kept our distance as I wanted, no talk at home, small talk in the office. It was just as I desired until the day our pre wedding pictures flooded the internet. I was coming from grabbing a coffee from the break room when I noticed the eyes on me. Half of the people around were staring at me and occasionally having glances on their phones, it was obvious that what they had seen was jaw dropping. While I ignored the stares and entered the elevator a hand stuck out to stop it from closing, it was no other than Audrey.I sipped my coffee while staring at my phone screen, the current chairman of mums company wanted to schedule a meeting with me, the board meeting was soon and he wanted to know when ill be free.“Uh- I didn’t know you two were engaged.” Audrey started staring at me, her eyes glazed over my head and my fingers. I ignored her comment and typed
Chapter 27Percy povEden didn’t protest as we left the office, she had been on her phone checking on something I couldn’t lay hold on.“How are you?” Seriously? You’re asking? If I wasn’t driving I would’ve smacked my hands to my head, if anyone had the worst timing it would be me.“I’m fine. I guess.” Her respond caught me off guard, her eyes dropped to her phone again. This small talk was killing but it was better than nothing. “You didn’t tell me that Audrey’s family invited us for dinner.” Oh, so she did know. How smart is she to put two and two together?“How did you manage to put two and two together?” My fingers drummed on the wheel in anticipation, Eden Maverick didn’t seem to amaze me, sometimes I wonder what’s going on in her head.“The first day I spoke to her, there was something about her tone that set of my suspicion. It was faint but I could hear the trail of queens and back there in the elevator I caught a whiff of her perfume and I remember it cause it was a few da
Chapter 28Eden POV The black dress in the mannequin, they’re was something in his eyes when he asked for the dress. The only thing I could do is stare as the ladies rushed to bring out the dress, apparently they had another one. I turned to Percy again waiting to find out why he was doing this.“You really don’t have to worry Eden, it’s just a dress. You should know you deserve more.” He said, it was equally hard for me to understand the context of his words. Percy was being nice- way too nice. “Would you follow us this way to try on the dress.” With an encouraging smile from Percy I followed the attendants to the changing room, they handed me the dress and left me alone. Changing out of my skirt and chiffon top I examined the dress in my hands, the sheer lace material were comforting in between my fingers, I followed the intricate design by the side and stared at my reflection in the mirror with the dress against my body. “This is insane.” I muttered to myself while tugging on t
Chapter 29Eden POVIt was a mistake thinking I could get ready without Percy, after I had a bath and washed my hair. I stood in the midst of my bathroom with my fingers on both sides of the sink. My hair was in a bunch underneath the towel, wet and unattended too. “You can do this, you can do this. Less than an hour, you can do this.” I applied moisturizer while listening to Lana Del Ray, something about her voice carried me as I strengthened my hair, I had a mini concert as I put on my lace back underwear, I applied my make up next. It was soft and chic yet defined sophistication. With pouty lips I posed in front of the mirror and took a couple of pictures, what would Percy’s reaction be if I sent them to him? The evil thought danced around in my head and I waved it away.“Don’t get ahead of yourself, no need to imagine things that wont happen.” Pushing the disappointment aside I grabbed the bag when I heard the door open. I was the only one at home but the doors were locked, the
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?”