~Merina Pov~“You are so shameless!” I shook my head and then left the place without bothering to look back.I came out and saw the driver standing outside waiting for me and I could see from his posture that he had been standing outside waiting for me for long. I felt grateful and gave him a bright smile to show everything was okay when I got closer to him and without saying a word, he climbed into the car and opened the door to the back seat for me which I entered. The car drove for more than an hour before stopping. I climbed out of the car and breathed in deeply in satisfaction, then I walked inside with urgent steps. On getting inside ISaw Aunty humming an unknown song happily as she watered the plant placed in the window. I walked closer to her, “Hello Auntie!” I greeted them with smiles.“Oh! Miss Merina is back? The master asked me to inform you that he has something to take care of and would be back late.” She said then dropped the water can she was holding, “I will get yo
~Adams Pov ~I had rushed to handle some problems that came up in the office after Merina left the house. It was already late when I arranged everything and also finished up with the meetings I had which were filled with arguments. I hadn't had time to ask about the situation of the driver who I had asked to take Merina home and I just wanted to see her now, though I didn't understand the urge to see her even if I was exhausted. I stepped on the gas and drove on the road but I couldn't help but stop the car when I saw a well light shop selling Ice-Cream,I watched as couples held hands lovingly as they chose their kind of flavors and I won't deny the little bit of envy I felt at the moment. I watched them for a while then snorted, “Childish!” I pulsed my lips and drove off but then, I couldn't keep driving, it felt like something was holding me back.I drove back to the ice cream shop and parked my car on the spot which I had just driven off from. I glared at the shop from my car and
~Merina Pov~I stepped inside the house, the envelope clutched so tightly in my hand that its corners pierced through my palm. My breaths came out shallow and quick. My mood was so low that even now I could not force a false smile; the weight of the diagnosis felt like a stone pressed against my chest. I was so afraid.I had replayed this moment in my head a thousand times of how I would ask-how maybe, just maybe- they would care enough to help save me. But they would, wouldn't they? It's just a little money right? I had made more than that for this family.The low hum of laughter came from the living room—so warm, so carefree that I had to stop walking. I frowned. "Are we celebrating something?" I muttered to myself. The house had that kind of happiness a few times over the past years, though it had not let me in. Stepping inside, what I saw with my eyes made my breath rub right out of my chest. Never was I ever that shocked in my entire life. I really did, during that instance
~Merina Pov~The cold night air folded itself around me like a permanent grasp as I walked aimlessly through empty streets. My chest hurt, my breaths were shallow, and each step seemed to have become a task of greater effort to take. I held the test result in my hand, but it had been crumpled so badly. My mind was at a gallop with a thousand questions, none of which I had answers to.How had things come to this? How had my life fallen so utterly apart?Memories came rushing back, uninvited and merciless. I was such a bright and carefree kid who loved singing my heart out and the only encouragement I needed was my mother's warm smile. I had won little awards for singing and playing the piano, for just about anything of merit. As I grew up, the world seemed full of possibilities.But then, my mom got sick. I still remember how weak she held my hand and the whispered promises that it was all going to be alright. But it wasn't. She died. And With her went all light from my world, or
~Adam's POV~I looked into the girl's willful face, where the pale moonlight was planting dark shadows over her cheeks. Who in this world was she, and what had bought her up here?Her disheveled appearance, together with the bitter smell of alcohol on her, made me narrow my eyes. A prostitute? My lips curled in disgust. Whoever had drugged me thought they were very clever, sending me someone so young and presentable. But why send me drunk? It made no sense.I glared at her, my patience wearing thin. "Don't say I didn't warn you," I growled, my voice sharp as a blade, though even to my ears the warning sounded as empty as any such threat.She looked up at me with glassy eyes, lips parted, and I didn't give her the chance to answer. I was already moving, then drew her closer to me.I cupped her face, and the softness of her skin where my hands lay tempted me, as I crushed my lips on hers. The skin beneath her, impossibly soft beneath my fingers, there was a flicker of something wild a
~Adams Pov~Sunlight seeped into the room, warm and relentless, yanking me from my light sleep. My head throbbed vaguely, a residue of whatever had been dropped into my drink last night, but it was nothing compared to the turmoil in my mind.The events of last night played in my mind like a lunatic dream. The girl, Merina, stumbling drunkenly into my room, her idiot stubbornness, her soft lips…I let out a harsh breath and ran a hand over my face as I sat up. The room was silent now except for the soft sound of her breathing. I rolled onto my side to look at her more fully, my head twisted toward her as I watched her stir under the covers. Her hair was a tangle, her face smothered in sleep, but something in that pose seemed tranquil, lulling, to dispel chaos she had stirred with her.She stirred, eyelashes batting open to reveal cloudy eyes. She looked around the strange room, momentarily disoriented, and then it was as if something else clicked into place inside of her, perhaps the c
(Adam's POV)The car stopped in front of my house—a modest, modern house that stood tall against the city's mess. As the gates opened, I got out of the car carrying Merina in my arms. She was lighter than I had thought, with her pale and fragile body that looked like it would break if I tightened my hand.I scowled, how could she who had shoved me with such force last night, now looked as though the slightest wind could topple her? My assistant Sean waited by the door, his expression was wary, though he wisely didn't ask questions. He knew better.He bowed slightly, "All is in order, sir. The doctor will arrive shortly," he said, his voice even."Good," I said coldly, not looking at him. "Keep everyone else out of sight."He opened the door for me, and I carried Merina in, my arms instinctively tightening around her. The house was quiet, the usual staff gone, leaving only the butler and a couple of attendants. As I went up the stairs to the guest bedroom, my footsteps echoed elegan
~Merina Pov~I looked at the breakfast which was laid in front of me. There was no denying it looked sumptuous and if it was any other day, I would have grumbled it down but right now I have no appetite. I felt exhausted both mentally and physically and I just wished to escape from the eyes of this man who stood rigidly by the door as he fixed his eyes on me as if telling me he wouldn't go if I didn't eat.“I bet you haven't eaten all day right?” His calm voice asked, jolting me out of my daze.I rolled my eyes at him and ignored him. I felt so irritated just thinking about how he wouldn't let me leave. I wonder why mine is always so different. Other people have a one-night stand and forget about it, and some become friends or lovers when they find themselves fit. But in the case of I and Adams, like he had called himself—We don't fit! He chuckled. Then walked closer to me, “You need to take care of yourself more. Now, eat!” He ordered, but I wasn't focused on that, my eyes were on
~Adams Pov ~I had rushed to handle some problems that came up in the office after Merina left the house. It was already late when I arranged everything and also finished up with the meetings I had which were filled with arguments. I hadn't had time to ask about the situation of the driver who I had asked to take Merina home and I just wanted to see her now, though I didn't understand the urge to see her even if I was exhausted. I stepped on the gas and drove on the road but I couldn't help but stop the car when I saw a well light shop selling Ice-Cream,I watched as couples held hands lovingly as they chose their kind of flavors and I won't deny the little bit of envy I felt at the moment. I watched them for a while then snorted, “Childish!” I pulsed my lips and drove off but then, I couldn't keep driving, it felt like something was holding me back.I drove back to the ice cream shop and parked my car on the spot which I had just driven off from. I glared at the shop from my car and
~Merina Pov~“You are so shameless!” I shook my head and then left the place without bothering to look back.I came out and saw the driver standing outside waiting for me and I could see from his posture that he had been standing outside waiting for me for long. I felt grateful and gave him a bright smile to show everything was okay when I got closer to him and without saying a word, he climbed into the car and opened the door to the back seat for me which I entered. The car drove for more than an hour before stopping. I climbed out of the car and breathed in deeply in satisfaction, then I walked inside with urgent steps. On getting inside ISaw Aunty humming an unknown song happily as she watered the plant placed in the window. I walked closer to her, “Hello Auntie!” I greeted them with smiles.“Oh! Miss Merina is back? The master asked me to inform you that he has something to take care of and would be back late.” She said then dropped the water can she was holding, “I will get yo
~Merina Pov ~The smile on my face remained as I looked calmly at my father’s confused face, then I pressed the play button and watched their face turn dark and pale on hearing the words of Sofia. Her words were devious and filled with wickedness. The recordings turned off on their own after playing and the room became so silent, I watched my stepmom’s face become pale as she turned to look at my dad, and I knew she was planning to say something to clear it off like she used to. My eyes were filled with mockery as I watched Sofia back away from my father’s body and then nervousness looked at him. My father looked at Sofia with a dark face, then gritted his teeth, “Is it true?” He asked with a cold voice.“Dad…I-I was just threatening her by telling them to do so. I didn't mean to let them hurt her!” Sofia denied as she waved her hands shaking with fear.My lips curled up in a mocking smile, “Do you know what I can do with this record?”I asked. Sofia turned to me with anger in her
~Merina Pov~The gate opened on its own and without a word, I strolled into my home which now looked strange to me. It feels suffocating making me want to turn back and leave but thinking of my mother's things which I am determined to take back, I frowned but kept on moving.I stood in front of the front door and knocked on the door. I was expecting them to play that useless trick again but I was surprised when the door opened and I came to face a grumpy maid who didn't bother greeting or looking at me like I had to disturb her rest. I didn't bother with the maid and walked inside, it's not like it's the first time so I see no reason why I should be angry. Then suddenly as IWalked, and I suddenly stopped seeing the two people sitting on the couch with a dark face. Immediately they saw me, Sofia stood up and rushed towards me with anger, and seeing her raised hand, I held it before she could land a slap on my face.“You dare touch me?!” Sofia yelled with her swollen eyes filled with
~Merina Pov~I had been sleeping peacefully after having drank the milk and toast prepared by the housekeeper aunty, but then My phone rang at that moment which shocked me awake.I looked at the phone in a daze and did not come to my senses for some time, then the second ring brought me out of my daze, I was confused for a moment thinking of who could be the one who called at the moment, but then when I saw the caller, my eyes turned red with anger, my body shivered remembering what had recently happened.“Hello..” I said quietly as I still felt groggy from my sleep and my thoughts. “Merina..” She gritted her teeth angrily, making me surprised because I should be the angry one for what she had done and I knew I would still get my revenge. “You dare tell your man to cancel my song?!” She yelled making me confused. I asked her what she meant by that but all she did was laugh, “Merina! Your mother's belongings are still here, and if you don't get here, I will surely throw them away!” S
~Adams Pov~ I climb down the stairs fast-paced and it can be seen how angry I am at the moment from my face that says keep off. “Had a hard time talking with Uncle Nart?” I looked up when I heard the voice of Micca. I shook my head and looked at her deeply until she rolled her eyes in annoyance and glared at me with eyes filled with venom. I laughed softly and then patted her hair, scattering the hairstyle she had on which made her slap my palm angrily. “Micca!” I called out in a serious note, and when she turned to look at me, “If my parents talk nonsense with you, don't bother giving them a face and tell them your decision. You don't need to think of respect and all. Reject them with peace of mind, okay?!” I said clearly. She looked at me with a confused look then turned to look up, and when I followed her glance I saw my dad also descending the stairs. I snorted coldly then walked down to sit on the couch and then brought out my phone to return emails. I wouldn't have stayed
~Adams Pov~ My mind went blank when she asked that question, my thoughts couldn't help running to Merina and I couldn't help but think about if she had eaten, if she was okay being left at home, if she was thinking about our conversation, my heartbeat quickened just thinking about it. “Hey focus on the road!”Micca’s voice snapped me out of my daze and I felt confused for a moment. “What are you thinking about, Adams? Is it about the question I asked? Yoh…Do you have someone in mind?” I turned to look at Micca and seeing her mischievous look, I knew she would tease me with this for a long time. I smiled and continued driving, “No. I have no one yet. But when the time comes I will introduce her to you.” I said.She was quiet for a while, and I couldn't help but turn to look at her, “What's wrong?” She raised her head and smiled at me, “So you have someone in mind? It's just that you haven't finalized it?” She asked in a low tone and I had to take a proper look at her to see if some
~Adams Pov~“What do you mean?” She asked with a face filled with confusion and nervousness.I was surprised she could seriously start this conversation with me as she had always been one who hid their thoughts deeply. And her mentioning this now shows she wants to know what I think but I don't know. I pulsed my lips and looked at her helplessly, how can I explain to her? “You know you can explain simply? I just want to know why you are doing this! It's not that hard to tell me right?!” She pressed on and I just knew she was determined to hear from me today and my lips curled up in a small smile as I felt she was so cute with her stubborn face. “I don't know what I feel about you, Merina. I had truly wanted toKeep you safe at first, as I felt it was fate meeting you in the bar that night, but then…I won't deny your attractiveness. You attract me with your stubbornness, your cuteness, your frail self which made me want to protect you and… made me want to bully you!” I finished my w
~Merina Pov~I ate dinner at a slow pace as I wasn't hungry but I knew I had to finish it up as I hate wasting food. I ate in a daze with my eyes unconsciously moving to the door every minute. It was almost night and Adams hadn't returned but then I knew he was a busy man and would have a lot to do at his office. He had wasted a lot of time here with me and I felt guilty about it. Even with my slow pace, I finished eating my food then packed the plate and arranged the table so as not to give the nurses more jobs to do by messing up this place.“Creak!” I looked up when I heard the sound of the door opening, then I watched as Adams walked in quietly and when he looked up and saw me, he looked surprised which got me a bit confused. “You aren't sleeping?” He asked then relaxed before walking towards me with a smile on his face.I smiled at him and seeing him brought peace to me, “No, just finished having dinner, have you eaten? And why didn't you go home after work? You don't need to c