~Adams Pov ~I felt Merina jump at the yell of Lucas and then remember she was not used to my brother who has always been dramatic. I turned around and glared at him, making him flinch. Then he held his lips panicky but his eyes kept looking at me pleadingly.I ignored him and looked at the pace they were looking at before I interrupted them. I furrowed my brows at the piano which had shifted and the little pink chair which had fallen to the ground. I felt Merina let out a shallow sighed then I heard her tiny voice, “I am sorry.” She said then bowed her head before removing her hand from mine.I frowned in confusion, then I remembered what Lucas had said when I came in—She was playing the piano. I raised her head and then held her face in between my hands, making sure she fixed her eyes on me. “What are you sorry for? For playing the piano?” I asked and I saw her eyes shake with embarrassment as she tried lowering her head more but I didn't let her. “Why are you looking down, hmm?
~Adams Pov~ “Scam!” I yelled at Lucas with annoyance but it seemed he was determined to find out as he just kept staring pointedly at me which made me feel so irritated.“This darn boy!” I cussed under my breath then ignored him and opened my laptop again even if all I wanted to do was sleep at the moment.I heard him sigh and when I looked at him, his eyes blinked at me teasingly and I knew he was up to something. “Mum didn't know, right? And I don't think I have seen her in the upper class either.” I went rigid at his question but I controlled my emotions and remained indifferent, ignoring him as I continued to type on my system but even I didn't know what I was typing as I felt my heart clenched.My family is one of the aristocrats in the country and they believe in equal standing which I have never bothered with since It was none of my business. But now I find it suffocating, but still, there was no rule I couldn't bend. My eyes flashed with determination, Merina is mine and I w
~Merina Pov~I was stunned by his question, but I immediately shook my head. I lowered my head and chuckled, why would I want to go with him? Besides, does this man see me as his possession? Why do I have to be wherever he is? I breathed a sigh of relief and then gave him a small smile.“Are you sure?” He asked with his brow furrowed in a frown and I felt speechless. I turned to look at his brother and felt awkward about all this. To be honest, I have always felt overwhelmed by his attention and care and the fact that whenever he looks at me, I see his Possessiveness which makes me uncomfortable and also comfortable at the same time. The feelings are so confusing and tiring.“I-I am fine. You can go on your trip and I will be fine.” I replied then smiled before digging into my breakfast without looking up again.He raised his brow, then replied with a “Huh!” which confused me but I am glad he didn't ask again. ************I faced the mirror with an indifferent look then combed my
~Merina Pov~ The man at the door who I had greeted looked at me with a surprised face then he smiled cutely and nodded his head in greetings, “Do you have your card?” He asked seriously which made me speechless. “What card? I didn't come to make a reservation but for the interview going on here for the position of pianist. I am a pianist.” I explained with a serious tone but he just kept looking at me with a confused face. Then his face lit up as if he understood what I was saying now, “Oh! Sorry, my bad…” He said scratching his head with an embarrassed smile he pointed at a place outside where I could see five people sitting around a table as they sipped from their cups and ate the snacks from the table elegantly, “Then you sit with them and refreshment will be brought to you. Those people are also here for the interview. I was confused because I hadn't seen your face on the internet and most of the people who come for the position of a pianist in the “Joeban Home.” are famous in
~Merina Pov ~I looked at her through the mirror with a calm face but it seemed to irritate her more which confused me more. I kept quiet so she could just say whatever she wanted and leave but I don’t know why it seems to make her more angry. Besides I am surprised the mention of Liam didn’t bring pain to me, though I won’t deny the annoyance and disappointment I feel hearing his name but I don’t just feel any pain. Maybe I just have a lot to worry about lately that I seem to have forgotten the pain.I sighed softly and looked at the lady who kept yapping away thinking it would make me angry, but I was in a good mood and didn’t need to do all this.“Can you hear me?!” She asked as she glared at me. I snapped out of my daze and looked at her with a soft smile, “Oh!” I replied then nodded my head even if I didn’t know what she said, but I needed her to leave immediately. She looked at me with arrogance, “Hmph!”She snorted then left. I watched her leave with an expressionless face,
~Adams Pov~“Thank you so much, Mr Adams! I appreciate you reaching out to us.” I nodded at the man politely then stood up and shook his stretched hand. “Since I am done here, I will be leaving the follow-up to my assistant. I need to leave this in an hour.” I said politely to the old man, adjusted my suit, and then turned to my other assistant who stood next to Sean.“Mrs Catherine, finish up with this and book a flight back yourself. I trust you can take care of everything?” I asked with a calm tone as I knew I wouldn't receive a negative response and truly I got a strong nod from her.“Oh! President Nart, I had thought you would eat with me, but it seems you won't be able to. Well then, I will make sure I take care of your secretary!” I smiled politely then stood up and left the meeting room with the man trailing after me with his head bowed.I walked out of the company and into my car, which was packed in the parking lot and immediately I sat down comfortably. Sean started the ca
~Merina Pov~I felt something slapping my face gently which woke me up, I looked at the face in front of me in a daze, I felt lost and confused then my eyes went wide with panic. I remember leaving the house for the job, then taking a taxi and—The driver! I sat up immediately with my eyes filled with horror, my body trembled as panic filled me. “Oh My God!” “Hello, beautiful…No need to call the Lord, I think the Lord is waiting for you!” I looked at the man who burst out in laughter and then swallowed hard when I heard other voices.I turned with difficulties, and that was when I registered that there were at least six men in the room. Fear overcame me as I knew I couldn't fight them. I let out a sigh of helplessness.I bit my lips and bowed my head and then saw my legs bond together, but my hands were free. “Since my hands are free then…maybe I can lose the ropes used in tying me right? I can escape, right? I—” “Tsk tsk! Are you thinking you can run just because we didn't tie up
~Adams Pov~ I watched them as they tried tracking where Merina was taken after the taxi had been abandoned. Yes! The problem Brain said we had was that they truly found the taxi but it was empty and had been abandoned. Now the problem is where Merina had been taken to and if she is safe.I couldn't help but think a lot. Who did this and what did they want, if they were just normal kidnappers who needed money, they should have called now, but we still haven't received a call or message. But what I fear the most is if this attack was meant to target me. But I haven't shown her outside and I can't think of who leaked anything about her. I know my younger brother won't do this as he is one to listen to me after being warned and the workers here know what I can do if I am betrayed, so if it's not them, then who did this?! I paced around the room in panic. This was the first time I had felt this way but I had no time to think about this. Merina is my responsibility as I was the one who
~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
~Sofia Pov~I laid down on the bed with my eyes wide open and my lips pulsed in tension. I have been indoors since I came home and was too scared to go outside even when I gathered all the confidence I could gather.I fear that I would be caught after going outside. No matter how much I felt that man should be mine, I couldn't help but fear him. I could remember his fierce red eyes that looked like he could kill everyone there. I do not doubt that if he had seen me, I Would have been dead now. I felt bored just sitting at home doing nothing but then I had no choice, besides, Mom had gone out early this morning saying she was going to meet someone which I guessed was the man she talked to on the phone. I frowned then stood up to go down the stairs as I couldn't keep lying down in my room doing nothing. I took my phone and walked down the stairs. Looking at the empty house, I felt irritated and wondered why my mum insisted on not taking me with her. I sighed in frustration then walke
~Adams Pov~I hugged Merina tightly to myself and placed my head on her shoulder. We stayed like that for some minutes without her answering my questions but I didn’t bother repeating my words, I just wanted her to feel comfortable.I still haven’t forgotten her mental heart is bad and thinking too much which she is already doing is bad for her and can worsen her situation. Though I had readied myself for another episode of her illness I was glad it didn’t come which surprised me.“What if I rely on you so much and you find out I am not worth it? If you leave how can I continue living?” She asked then burst out in laughter. Her sweet laughter might sound happy but I knew she was trying to change the topic and hide her pain.I lowered my eyes and anger flashed in my eyes, not for her but for the people who had instilled this in her. They had made her too unconfident about herself. I had noticed she feels too low about herself which can only be formed right from childhood. I want to kno
~Merina Pov~I looked at him seriously after I asked the question, and I could see his posture becoming rigid immediately after my question dropped. His sexy Adam apple moved but I didn't have the time to admire the beauty it gave, but one thing I am amazed at is seeing him lose his composure. I smiled softly after seeing how he couldn't answer my question. I had known that his declaring me to be his woman was just a thought of a moment and I knew he meant it. He hasn't even thought deeply about it and besides. I also noticed that Adams is a very cold person who calculates a lot and thinks deeply before making a decision and is not one to fall in love with a person so fast. “What? I asked you, Adams, what relationship do you have with me? Don't tell me I am your woman because I know I am not!” I questioned loudly and without giving him a chance to continue, I closed my eyes, “So why should I owe you and take your things without feeling guilty?” I completed my question in a whisper
~Adams Pov ~I leaned on the door after coming out with my hands in my pockets. I looked at the wall on the other side and felt a bit awful. I felt so uncomfortable in my heart and the only thought I heard was the words I heard her whisper while in the bathroom before I called for the doctor, “So Dirty..” Though I had expected her to be in bad shape and had even readied the doctors in case her illness popped up, I was glad it didn't but I know this had left a scar in her memories. I pinched the middle of my brows and sighed irritatedly before calming down.I looked back and saw the closed door, I furrowed my brows in confusion then walked forward toward the place where the others were waiting.“Go in now. Make sure you check everything.” I ordered and seeing them go in, I looked at Sean who stood with some files. On seeing me focus on him, he gave a small bow and walked to my side, “President! I got what you said I should. They are here!” He said as he gave me the files.I looked a
~Merina Pov~ All I see is darkness and even when I try waking up, I just seem to be trapped without a way out. I looked for a source of light but it seemed far away from me, and when I walked towards it no matter how far it was, something kept stopping me.“What would I meet when I see the light? My battered body? Maybe the cold body of mine? Or the disgust on people's faces as they look at me, or Sofia's disgusting face that makes me tremble with anger. So why not continue to stay here, at least I feel a bit safe staying here, I won't see anything, at least—“Merina, Merina…, Merina!” The call of my name pierced through me without any warning. The first call had been small, the second sounded like a plead and the third sounded like a command which I must obey, and even if I didn't want to, my subconscious reacted and then—The brightness attacked my eyes and for a moment I felt disappointed, why must I open my eyes? Why should I be alive to face reality? I don't want to know what w