{AHVI'S POINT OF VIEW}As I sit there in Vance's car as he takes me to his penthouse, the only thing that pivots in my mind is what happened only 50 minutes ago before I begged Vance to take me out of the house.Yes, I know I had a daydream but how did the glass shatter into pieces when it was just in my hand in a spineless grasp? The question loops again and again and still brings me to my starting point, where I can come up with no rationale.20 more minutes later, Vance finally kills the engine of his car in the parking lot of the 3-story building. I rubberneck at the luxury that welcomes me as I step out of the car and we end up at the elevator. I had no idea he was this affluent. Suddenly, I realize I have no idea what he does for a living other than the fact that he travels a lot and has gone to almost every part of the world.I silently follow him to the elevator and it takes us to the first floor and then we are inside his home.The living room is large; there is a lot of spac
{AHVI’S POINT OF VIEW}It’s like I am high on something as his fingers go in and out of my entrance at a slow and careful pace. My hands flee up to grip his shoulders and I don't know when I dig my fingers into them—he looks down at me and our eyes meet. His eyes are so unrecognizable, it’s like staring into a deep grove of green.“You okay?” he asks with concern as I stare at him like a love-struck puppy while surges of pleasure push through my body in full force.“Yeah, don't stop, please.” I plead and grip hard on his shoulder when he adds another finger and continues to open me up without breaking eye contact; it makes me bite harder on my bottom lip and his eyes move down to them.“Don't do that.”“Why not?” I ask breathlessly, as his fingers don't stop for a second. I bite my lip again but he unclips it from between my teeth.“It drives me crazy and makes me fall harder.”Does that mean he’s in love with me? The thought brings a blush to my face. My arms circle his neck and pull
(AHVI'S POINT OF VIEW)I jerk awake with a startle and I jolt to a sitting position on the bed and place a hand over my loudly beating chest.Another nightmare. Just as the thought sinks in, I feel a tide of anxiety scurrying through my veins and settling comfortably. My heart beats faster, I feel my hands tremble and I feel sweat on my forehead. Where am I? I think to myself as I look around the room and then my brain gets doused with memories.I had sex with Vance. Shit! I'm not a virgin anymore; I gave it all to my stepbrother. Shit! I look down at myself; I'm wearing Vance's shirt and I look at the other side of the bed; Vance's not here; his spots feel cold and empty, like he didn't sleep there at all. I look at the alarm clock on the nightstand table and see it's 6:30 in the morning. Placing a hand over my chest, I get out of bed but let out a cry of pain as soon as my leg touches the floor—it's all shooting in from my back. I walk over to the door but that's when I hear it—th
(AHVI'S POINT OF VIEW)As soon as we are inside the bathroom, we strip our clothes and step under the shower, and with a grin, our hands are over each other, wanting to touch and feel; the feeling can't be described but as I kiss his lips, I feel hungry for more; it's like I can't get enough of his taste.I trace my hand on his chest, down to his stomach, while looking into his eyes. “You didn't finish last night; don't hold back this time. I'm not a virgin anymore,” I say with a smirk.A smile owns his face and it's charming. “I like it when you're naughty,” then he dips down and pulls me up by my ass and my legs automatically wrap around his hips and arms around his neck. It's a risky move but I like it. “Don't worry, baby; from now on, I won't hold back when I fuck you,” he adds, pecking my lips, and then he thrusts into me with my back against the wall.*~*My legs feel jiggly when we finally step out of the bathroom, I can barely walk without trembling, making Vance chuckle and t
{AHVI’S POINT OF VIEW}Finally, it’s a day before the championship; the team and I show up at the airport with our bags, prepared for a trip but guess who also showed up? Quinn. I roll my eyes as she takes the seat beside me in the waiting lobby. I exhale a sigh. Just when I think I can get rid of her for a few days.From the corner of my eyes, I watch as she places her hands on her knees and that’s when I notice the scars embellishing the back of her palm and the paleness of her skin. Curiosity gets the best of me and I find myself trailing her hand to her face. For the first time, her face is devoid of makeup; it’s just as white as the rest of her skin and there are these heavy bags under her eyes like she hasn't slept in days—that’s new.Suddenly, she whips her head at me and casts me a deserving glare. “What are you looking at?”Her liverish voice nudges me out of my trance and I quickly look away and decide to mind my business and just wait for Miss Xenia and Miss Katherina to arr
(AHVI'S POINT OF VIEW)It's finally the day of the championship and I keep getting goosebumps whenever I think of the crowd I will be facing in the next few minutes. I haven't felt this much anxiety since Vance kissed me for the first time.“Are you okay, you keep rubbing your hands,” Miss Katherina gives me a concerned look as we tread towards the dressing room of the stadium; the show starts in an hour and I need to get ready before then.I give her a tiny smile. “I'm fine, my hands are just damp,”“I know you will do great, you were born to be an ice princess,” The praise makes me grin. “I want to be the queen,” I murmur shyly and she giggles. She halts as we finally reach the door and look at me.“And you will be once you join the Olympics,” she looks at me with fondness and reaches out to stroke my hair. “You are brighter than a star, Ahvi. You remind me so much of myself when I was your age. Let's kill the show,” I nod eagerly and almost bounce with excitement. She opens the d
(AHVI'S POINT OF VIEW)The team and I arrived back in Chicago airport at 5pm on a Monday after a successful championship. It was a moment I won't forget in a rush and I hold it to Miss Katherina and Xenia; I could have kissed my career goodbye if they hadn't saved the day and now, I have the chance of joining the Olympics next year right after graduation, it's a dream come true.“Despite the challenges, we made it through. Congratulations team, the Olympics are right ahead of us!” Miss Xenia clasps her hands in avidness as she reels to us when we reach the airport exit. “We've had hellacious weeks so, we will be taking the two weeks off practice and we will meet back at the stadium.”I have never grinned so wide in my entire life as Miss Xenia announces the little break. Staking is frolic and all but a little break will be nice after practicing non stop. There's time to study and time with Vance. A blush blooms on my cheeks at the thought. “Will you be okay on your own?” Miss Katheri
(AHVI'S POINT OF VIEW)I'm naked as I sit there in the bathtub in my bathroom, saturated with warm water that's already losing its heat. I gape catatonically at the wall in front of me with my knees held to my chest. I feel lost. I never think I will one day come to doubt everything I once knew, I never think I will be curious about what my mom's hiding from me. There's a lot going on that I don't know. Even David and Vance are hiding something from me; they are all keeping me in the shadows like some little girl who's going to crumble once she discovers the truth and I hate it. But how do I find things out on my own? I've never been a curious one especially when it comes to solving puzzles but now, I feel like I'm in an endless maze with no exit.I let myself sink sluggishly into the water till my entire body is submerged except for my face that looks at the ceiling with vacancy till I hear a knock from my bathroom room.Vance's scent reaches my nostrils before he opens the door a