Nathaniel said, “If you don't break up with him, I will do something to break you up. It's up to you to choose.” These words were testing her patience. Anger burned inside her and came out as water in her eyes, and she screamed at him, “He loves me! If I break up with him, he will not let me go! I love him, and I won't let him go! Your ideas of fueling venom into our lives are miserable!” “Fair enough. If he doesn't leave you and your relationship stays intact, I will never show you my face,” Nathaniel said while cocking a brow. “But what if he agrees to break up? What if he's waiting for the breakup?” She wished that he could see how much he was always hurting her. She understood that he was fighting with his family on a daily basis, but what did it have to do with her? Why was he torturing her? What had she done to deserve this hate? He was literally wishing her a cursed life. She could not live with Nicholas. She loved him so much that she believed that she would die withou
When Sabrina went home, Nicholas didn't call her but sent an apology message. In two days, prom was going to happen. They didn't call for two days. They didn't exchange any information. However, she was hoping that they would meet on the day of prom. On the day of prom, she got ready to go to school. But she didn't find Nicholas anywhere. She called their familiar friends, and there was no news. She didn't want to ask Nathaniel. Ryan came running to her and asked, “Did you hear that?”He didn't know how to share the news with her. But he knew that he had to tell her. “What?” Sabrina asked. Her heart was beating loudly. The look on his face said that he had terrible news. She was already going through a lot these days and did not have the courage to bear anything anymore. Ryan said with great caution, “Nicholas went to Europe with his father.” He added, “Although I'm happy he is gone from your life, I'm worried about you now. This break-up is going to hurt. Especially with Nicholas
One day, Sabrina left home, leaving her family with just a letter. She didn't know where she was going but she left New York with the money she had saved. The money was not enough for her to survive but it was enough for her to leave the country. Before leaving, she registered in a police station that she was leaving home because of her own will and she was not getting kidnapped. She did so that her father would not file a police complain and try to look for her. Seeing the way the police officer treated her in the police station, with great nonchalance, she realised that it was not the first time a girl came to him with this request. However, it was the start to her era of self discovery and healing. And lord knew how badly she needed healing of all kind. She reached China and from there, she tried to heal herself by joining a monastery but it didn't work out as the lord himself had no wish to give her peace. She had watched a lot of shows where people found peace in religious p
“What do you want?” Sabrina asked him. She was getting frustrated. Now she doesn't even have a house.“Nothing!” he shrugged. He suddenly commented, “You have grown up, Sabrina.”She gave him a dirty look. Did she ask him? He just chuckled. His laugh was attractive. Ugh. She hated him. He probably knew what was going on inside her mind. She did not want him to think that she liked anything about him, even if it was a tiny bit. She hated him. It was as simple as that.She reached her house, and he was walking alongside her. She did not want him around. However, since she was ignoring him once again, he just kept following her. She wanted to tell him not to come with her, but deep inside she was scared to walk home alone. Her house was not in a good neighborhood. Thus, she usually avoided going home late at night. When he was walking alongside her, it gave her a little assurance and security that she would be fine. She didn't want to get mugged again.Daily, they heard stories about gir
Things began getting stressed in Sabrina's life again and he was the only source of joy. And one day, that source of joy was snatched from her. “What's wrong?” Nathaniel asked in worry. Lately, she had been getting sick for a long time. He has been asking her to visit a doctor but she would always decline. He could not see her worried or sick. He could not bear to see her even in a tiny pain. It pierce his heart to even see a crease on her face. Oftentimes, he would do things out of his way to make her feel better. Now that she had been getting sick lately, he wanted to take her to the doctor. How could she ignore her health? He could not see her doing it. Today, he had enough of it. He did not like to force her into doing something. But he could not see her in pain either. If he had to force her into doing something today, he would! He told her, “We are going to the doctor! Now! I don't wanna listen to you! In a week, you lost so much weight. I cannot see you like this.”“Nate!” S
One night, he said, “I know things are hard but we will manage, okay?”“I don't think I can be in a relationship ever in my life.” She said, her eyes blank as she was staring out of the window. This home was once colorful and a sign of happiness but now it was just a place that was keeping her caged. She felt suffocated here. His heart broke hearing it but he just smiled at her as if understanding her. He understood the crisis and wanted to help her. Sadly, there was nothing that could make him happy. Nathaniel said, “No problem. I just want you to be happy.”As her pregnancy proceeded she began hating everything about her. From the way she looked to how she felt, she felt like a corpse. One day, she couldn't bear anything. She broke down in the middle of the road while he was waiting for her at home. She dialed a number and begged for help. Sabrina was crying and begging on the phone, “Bella, please help me! Please come and take me from here. I cannot do anything. I will kill myse
Nicholas had no words to say after hearing Sabrina. All the events that happened in her story were actual, but he didn't know why but that's how she had interpreted them. He didn't blame her for feeling this way because life was not more accessible for any of them, and he had interpreted the events his way too. After all, everyone had the right to interpret life their way. “Was it true that you never loved me?” Sabrina asked, tears streaming down her face. Nicholas whispered, “I'm sorry, Sabrina. When you said we should break up, I was disturbed, but when I went home and thought about it, I realised that you were right. I didn't even give you time. You were never my priority while I was yours. I felt that I had been taking advantage of you all the while. I realised that break up was the best thing for us.”“Why didn't you communicate?” She asked sadly. So many things could have been avoided if they had communicated with each other appropriately. Nicholas began narrating the story f
“Are you fine?” Nicholas asked Roseanne who sat on the chair in a thud. She held up her hand indicating that she needed time to process things. Her face was not looking fine. It was as if she might vomit the facts that she just swallowed. Some indigestible facts of life! He sat on the chair next to her and began rubbing her back. She had put her head on the table and was trying to accept what he had told her. She could not believe that Nathaniel and Sabrina had a history together. And she heard it from Nicholas, it was unbelievable enough for her. Nicholas came back home early this morning. As he landed in New York, all he wanted was to run to her and tell her the truth. He had made her a promise that he would not hide anything from her. Thus, he fulfilled the promise that he made her and told her the truth that nobody on earth except for a very few knew about. Roseanne was unable to deal with the burden of this truth. She was uncomfortable and unready for this burden to be discha
Charlotte walked into the room and noticed only a grand piano, nothing else. She looked around, confused. Did not he say that he wanted to show her the birthday gift for his father? Or was he saying it just to spend time with her? Then again. Why would he even want to spend time with her? "Where's the gift you wanted to show me?" she asked Sebastian after a while when she could not control her thoughts.He pointed at the piano with a soft smile. "There."Charlotte raised an eyebrow. "You want to give your dad a piano?"She could not think of another explanation of why would he want to bring her to a room that only had a piano in it. Sebastian chuckled and shook his head. "No," he said, walking toward the piano. He sat down on the stool and placed his fingers on the keys.The music started, and Charlotte stood frozen. The sound was so beautiful and emotional like the piano was telling a story all on its own. She couldn’t describe how it made her feel, but it was like a deep sadness m
"Sebastian King. Pleased to meet you," Sebastian introduced himself, his voice smooth as he extended his hand to the Hart brothers."Likewise.”Sebastian smiled an enigmatic expression with no hint of malice or curiosity but still carrying an unmistakable poise that made it hard to look away.The introductions concluded just as more guests began to trickle in. Alessia, Leon, and Callum made their way to their designated table, while Charlotte excused herself to take a call. “So?” Leon asked, glancing at his brother. “What do you think?”Callum leaned back slightly, his sharp eyes flickering with thought. Unlike Rhys and Leon, Callum had an uncanny ability to read people. He was the observer, blending into the background while Rhys commanded attention and Leon’s charisma drew people in. It gave him the advantage of seeing what others often missed.“He’s... something,” Callum admitted, his tone measured. “Even I’m a little starstruck, to be honest. The guy isn’t just handsome, he is be
Today was the day of Carter King’s birthday party. Along with Charlotte, Sia was invited too, and since she decided to attend, Leon was her plus one. It was not a big event but a very intimate birthday party. Still the guests surpased a few hundred. Charlotte was nervous the whole way. Thankfully, she was attending with her brother and best friend. She dragged Callum as her plus one since she didn’t want to appear alone.Sia and Leon entered first.All the while, Sebastian’s gaze was on the door as if he was waiting for someone to enter. When that person arrived, his eyes lit up, but it soon diminished as he saw her holding a man’s arm. The man looked younger, but he couldn’t tell much.When Charlotte appeared to greet Carter, she intentionally didn’t look at Sebastian, but she could feel his gaze bore a hole into her head. As Carter saw Charlotte, he forgot all the guests.He didn’t bother with formalities and hugged Charlotte. “My girl. How are you? It has been months since I last
From across the room, someone was watching the entire scene unfold with an amused glint in his stormy grey eyes.Sebastian leaned back as his lips curled into a half-smile, clearly enjoying the drama, but there was something else in his gaze. Something deeper and darker.“Mr. King, what are you watching?” one of his business partners asked, noting Sebastian’s lingering attention.Sebastian’s eyes never wavered from the group. “Mr. Jones, I hope you don’t mind, but I just spotted an old friend. Would you mind if I went over and said hello?”“Not at all, we are done here,” Mr. Jones replied, excusing himself as he walked away.Meanwhile, Charlotte, having just made her point to Ronan, turned to rejoin her girls. But as she did, she froze. Her gaze met a pair of stormy grey eyes. Eyes that seemed to burn with a quiet intensity.For a moment, Charlotte thought it was just another mirage, a trick her mind was playing on her. She moved as her steps were hesitant, but those eyes followed her.
Tonight, the Hart girls had planned a much-needed night out. Charlotte and Abella took the lead, guiding Sia, Kate, and Estelle to one of their favourite clubs. Over the past few days, Estelle had been spending time with Abella, and despite their age difference, the two had become fast friends. So, when Abella invited her to join the group, Estelle didn’t hesitate.Estelle had a naturally chill personality. Even though she was a bit more reserved, she knew how to let loose when the moment called for it.“Boss, I missed you!” Kate exclaimed as she threw her arms around Sia, hugging her tightly and refusing to let go.“Come on, Kate, I’m not your boss here,” Sia said, laughing as she tried to pry Kate off, but Kate clung to her like glue.“I know that! But calling you by your name still gives me the shivers,” Kate grinned mischievously. “You are scary.”Charlotte raised a brow and teased, “How can Sia baby possibly be scary?”The girls burst into laughter as Sia shot them a glare. Normal
“Where are you taking me, Leon?” Sia asked, her voice tinged with curiosity and amusement. He had covered her eyes with his hands and was carefully guiding her along the path. From the moment they met that morning, she could see the anticipation in his eyes. There was excitement, almost boyish, but beneath it there was a hint of nervousness, as if he wasn’t entirely sure how his secret plan would unfold.“Just a minute,” Leon replied his voice brimming with eagerness. “Once we are there, you will see.”They walked along the winding and uneven path, Sia grumbling at every step. Finally, after what felt like an eternity to her and just a blink to him, he stopped.“We are here,” he announced softly. Then, his voice took on a deeper and more heartfelt tone. “Before you open your eyes, I want to tell you—I love you so much, and I can’t wait to start this new chapter of our life together.”Sia felt her heart skip a beat at his words. Slowly, Leon removed his hands, and she opened her eyes.
“What do you want to know about her?” Carter asked, his tone measured as he observed his son’s restless demeanour. He wondered if his son recalled anything about her? As much as he knew that stubborn yet kind woman, she would not come to him again. “Who is Charlotte?” Sebastian asked directly, his voice tinged with both curiosity and apprehension.Carter leaned back in his chair, folding his hands together. “She is your wife. Or rather, she was your wife.”Sebastian frowned. “Our divorce isn’t finalized yet,” he corrected.“Great,” Carter said with a small satisfied smile.Sebastian raised an eyebrow, surprised by his father’s reaction. “Are you happy that we are still married?”“You bet I am,” Carter replied with a nonchalant shrug.Sebastian leaned forward, his confusion evident. “As much as I know you, you are an overprotective man. How on earth did you approve of a woman who married me after what was, by all accounts, a drunken mistake?”Carter chuckled, his expression softening.
“What’s up?” Sia asked, leaning casually against the doorframe. Charlotte was sitting quietly in her room, staring at nothing in particular.“I met Sebastian,” Charlotte said flatly, her voice devoid of any emotion.“Oh?” Sia raised an eyebrow, feigning ignorance. “How did that go?”It was as if she was not sitting with Anne and scheming about Charlotte. Charlotte gave her a look. “Knock it off. I know you already know everything. Whatever you are thinking, it’s not going to happen. He asked me to sign the divorce papers, not to be his wife.”Sia stepped into the room, sitting across from her. “The real question is, do you want to be his wife?”Charlotte’s gaze faltered. “He doesn’t even remember me, Sia. And don’t forget—he loves Emily. Always has, always will.”“Did you ask him if Emily is still in his life?” Sia pressed, tilting her head.Charlotte shrugged. “How does it even matter?”“Coco,” Sia said, “How does it not matter? Why are you being such a coward? We both know you still
“So, Saturday night at Apollo’s? It’s a date,” Andrew said, taking a chance with the woman of his dreams. They were standing on the porch of the café. With Charlotte’s high-heeled boots, she stood an inch taller than him.Before she could respond, a smiling hunk with his arms crossed over his chest approached and said, “No, it’s not.”Charlotte froze at the sound of the deep, husky voice that had haunted her dreams. She didn’t dare turn around. What if it was him? What would she do? And if it wasn’t him, how would she handle the crushing disappointment?Andrew frowned at the interruption and asked, “Who are you, man?”“Why don’t you ask the lady?” the stranger replied, cocking an eyebrow.Andrew turned to Charlotte. “Do you know him?”Without even glancing at the man, Charlotte said firmly, “No.”Andrew wasn’t convinced. There was an undeniable tension between them with her avoidance and his unwavering stare. It was as if an unspoken history filled the space between them.“Well,” And