To be honest, Adams didn't want to hurt her. But she kept pushing him and the revelations…Gosh!
~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 sat down back into my leather chair and stared blankly at the open laptop in front of me. Emails, reports, phone calls—I have lost count of how many hours I tried to drown myself in work, and yet my thoughts kept going right back to her. Merina.It wasn't a concern, I told myself. Just. Curiosity. She was a riddle I'd yet to find the answer to. Someone so beautifully broken, yet so infuriatingly stubborn.The curiosity eventually got the better of me. I stood up from the chair and off to her room I went. The house was so silent and it got me thinking if she would feel uncomfortable with the silent place. I got to her room and pushed the door open—then hesitated.Her bed was empty.My eyes scanned the room suspiciously, as I took it all in. I look at the glass of water that remains untouched and on the nightstand a blanket that was neatly folded on the bed. But She wasn't there."Merina?" My voice ripped through the silence, a whiplash command, cutting the stillness.No
~Adam's Pov~I walked out of her house and angrily entered my car and ordered my men to drive off. I could feel the anger in my chest at that moment. I wanted to break something, I wanted to beat her up and make her come back to her senses but I can't bear to. I know if I stayed for another moment, I would spank her because that was what was on my mind at that moment. I wonder how someone could be so frustratingly stupid. She doesn't care about her life just because some idiots betrayed her? Just thinking about it annoys me so much. I swallowed hard and raised my hand to remove my tie but then it dropped as I remember I had no tie on as I was in my home clothes.“Darn it! That silly girl!” I cursed as I glared out the window. As the car drove off, I looked at the dirty community and the people living in it. Seeing the men smoking and others gambling as they shouted to the extent of almost fighting while some women sat idle as they gossiped and cursed, my heart felt more uncomforta
~Adams Pov~ “So? What if I bully her?! How dare she take what is mine?!” She said loudly with obvious anger.I looked at her confused, this was not the Micca I knew, she looked so different and angry, her eyes were red and filled with unshed tears, her body was trembling and it was like she had been wronged but—She had bullied Merina first! “What are you talking about?! Merina didn’t even know who you were before I introduced you!” I said then looked at the girl whose head was bowed aggrievedly, I calmed down then fixed my cold eyes on her figure, “What do you mean by that word? Micca don’t give me silly excuses, you know me so well to know I hate being deceived the most.” I said calmly but she of all people should know the more calm I was, the more my anger grew.She clenched her fist then raised her head and stared stubbornly at me. Her lips twitched in agony making me confused, “Adams…” She called out sadly.“Don’t you know?” She asked then seeing my confused face, she chuckled a
~Adams Pov~I felt so angry seeing the video. It all started with Maestro Wills coming to see Merina with Micca following along and though I was surprised seeing Micca there I wasn't shocked because she was close with Grandpa Wills too. I watched as Grandpa Wills talked with Merina and then Merina grew anxious and then Micca said something and brought her phone out to show them something. Even from the video which had no sound, I could feel the tension and also felt Merina's frustration which made me curious about what was being shown in the video. I kept on watching the argument up until Merina and Micca began fighting and they seemed so riled up but I could see Micca had provoked my woman! “Nonsense! How dare she?!” I muttered angrily under my breath. I took in rapid breaths to calm myself down. Though I didn't know what they had said or what was going on one thing I know is there was something between Merina and Micca and it was Micca who had provoked Merina. I closed my eyes t
~Adams Pov~ I drove into the parking lots of the hotel and threw the car keys to the security man who stood on standby. I pinched the middle of my brows then walked tiredly into the hotel, and took the elevator back to my room.I wonder how Merina is faring as I had left her here without even calling her phone which I hadn't realized as I was too busy taking care of the aftermath. My tie was crooked and my shirt was unbuttoned down to my chest area. My eyes were heavy and all I wanted to do was hug Merina to sleep.Though I was feeling so tired, I didn't show it on my face and kept my hands in my pockets, and made my face expressionless and very calm. One thing I don't want is to keep Merina stressed about me, she has a lot on her mind and I wouldn't want to add to her stress, especially when she has regained some of her vitality.I smiled thinking of my woman, and I suddenly didn't feel tired anymore, I only felt eagerness and irritation at the slow Elevator. Immediately it got to m
~Merina Pov~I watched how Micca accused me of things I didn't commit and suddenly felt angry. I felt tired and angry especially when Grandpa Wills had mentioned Adams.My breathing became haggard but I had to keep calm because I knew I if lost control, it would make her right. I could feel my head pounding, it aches so much making me nauseous, but I clenched my fist and endured it, at least until this had been cleared. I can't disappoint Adams. I just can't do that! “I didn't!” I gritted out then opened my eyes and looked at Grandpa Wills in the eyes, “I didn't! This is my song and Sofis had stolen it which is why it was banned by Adams! I don't know if you believe me or not, but I can prove it to you in any way, that this song is mine!” The more I talked, the more courageous I grew. Grandpa Wills looked at me, then suddenly asked, “How can you prove it?” My eyes turned blurry but I forced down the bile in my throat and looked at Micca who looked proud as she crossed her arms and
~Micca Pov~ “Impossible! You can't take her as your student, Grandpa Wills!” I yelled out agitatedly. I don't understand how things got to this. Why does she keep getting the good thing?! She can't be his student, I won't allow it! Because if she does, then she would have one more person protecting her and that would be hard. Everyone knows being a student of Grandpa Wills brings nothing but success and lots of connection.Don't look at this old man as just an ordinary Maestro, he is also a retired politician and has lots of connections, he is connected to the military, the law, and businesses. This old man has a wide range of connections which is also why I got very close to him and so far he has been useful.Then imagine Merina being as close as a student to him. No! K can't let this happen, I can't!Grandpa Wills looked at me with doubt and furrowed brows, “Micca, do you have something against Merina? I thought you both were familiar with each other and she is your brother’s love
~Merina Pov~ “I would love to have a nice talk with Merina,” Micca smirked after she said so then locked eyes with me boldly. I locked eyes with her and then curled up my lips. My eyes were filled with gentleness as I looked at her and this seemed to surprise her as the smile on her face cooled off then she looked away. I smiled to myself as I knew this would always work—Smile. I have always smiled when faced with people who expect responses from me. I had been provoked lots of times in the past, either at the college or by Sofia’s friends who thought they could bully me. Whenever they try bullying me and expect a response from me, I throw them a smile which seems to annoy them so I have learned to do that, and now I am used to this. Though I knew Micca’s coming here was not a coincidence and the conversation wouldn't go as please, who cares? “Oh! I am getting older and I forgot your brother, Adams would have introduced you both to each other. You both can be—” “He is not my
~Merina Pov~ I have been in the room for hours without going out as Adams has instructed. I didn't know anybody here and I wouldn't come out so as not to cause trouble for Adams. I had just finished eating the dinner brought to me by the hotel room service when I heard the hotel phone ring. My heart went on alert as I didn't think anyone would call, but then I calmed down thinking it might be the hotel service. I walked to the phone and picked it up then I heard a lady who introduced herself as the receptionist. My furrowed brows loosened up as a shallow smile showed on my face. “Hello?” I greeted them with confusion wanting to know why she was calling. “Miss, you have a visitor and I have to ask if you are expecting someone.” She asked. I was stunned for a while as I didn't know anyone here and Adams didn't tell me anything about someone coming over. “Who is that, please? Can you ask for the person’s name?” I asked curiously. I waited, then I heard some sounds but I couldn't
~Micca Pov~ Sitting in the office of the man I hate the most but have no other option than to join hands with him. I sat with my legs crossed and my arms folded together watching him talk with his assistant. I pulsed my lips in nervousness but my face was so calm like what they were talking about didn't concern me until he mentioned something which shocked me into standing up. “What do you mean by informing the media?!” I asked in a shocked voice. Mark and his assistant turned to look at me with annoyance, “Sit down, Micca!” Mark said with irritation. I clenched and unclenched my fist and I felt fear fill me. My eyes flashed with hatred, I gritted my teeth and wiped my sweaty hands on my dress, “I thought you said you just wanted to do something to teach that bitch a lesson, and it's not something hard. Why are you involving the media? Besides, what exactly did you do?!” I asked angrily. The more I thought about it, the more I got angry, and without caring about anything, I u
~Adams Pov~ “What were you all doing?! I will be there in 40 minutes! Control the scene!” I hung up the phone and took a deep breath, then I faced Merina with calmness, “Stay here. I have something to do. I will ask them to bring you something to eat.” I said softly, not letting my worries be obvious. Merina stood up immediately I did, then held my arm, “Something is wrong, right? Is it something serious?” She asked anxiously. I chuckled seeing her worries, I raised my hand and patted her head softly, “It’s nothing I can’t handle. Just some people playing some tricks. I will be back okay?” I said then leaned down to peck her forehead. She looked at me with disappointment but didn’t ask questions again. I smiled at her and turned around to leave but then I stopped at the door and turned around to look at her, “I will be back. I might stay late but I will surely come back so don’t be scared and sleep when you are sleepy, okay?” I said worriedly, then I remembered something, “Oh! W