The things we did in the name of duty, they left us completely shattered, having to choose it over what we truly wanted. “She will never forgive me,” he repeated under his breath as I walked toward him. “She will. Just give her some time.” I patted on his shoulder and sat on the couch beside him.
MARIELLA Something was off at home. I could feel it. Mama’s constant side looks and Ara’s distance bugged me, but I had been too tired last night to point it out. I walked into the kitchen and scanned everyone’s face before moving toward the toaster. Mama, Ara and Papa were all at the table, excha
My breath hitched and all the eyes turned to me too quickly for me to recover my startled expression. Eros was here. For me. The reality delighted me. But then I realised. The insult, the heartbreak and the accusations, they all were real, too. How could I let him waltz me that easily? Mama stood
Ella halted and her shoulders rose, but before she could whirl around and snap something, I spoke up. “It’s nothing big. We’ll be fine and I really think matters between a husband and a wife should stay between them. No offence to you.” I gave Danilo a stern nod and hovered behind Ella, keeping a c
“There are so many things we both have misunderstood about each other,” she voiced. “I know. Miscommunication at its worst.” She chuckled. I said, “We need to work on it. Talk before reacting.” She bobbed her head and shrugged at the same time as an obvious gesture. “Yes, I agree. I should’ve talke
MARIELLA “There are a few things that you need to keep in mind, Arabella,” Eros said as he stopped the car in front of a huge double gate. “No one inside this house will tolerate that snappy mouth of yours.” “Why do I feel you’re deliberately scaring her?” I asked with my brows pressed. Eros purs
“I would much prefer if you do not enter my wing,” Adonis’s voice beamed in the air. Ara’s jaw dropped as she watched him walk out of the left-wing, his hands in his pocket. “Wha—” “Yeah, that’s why.” From what I had gathered, Eros loved surprising, amusing, and befuddling people. “You’re related
“How did this happen, anyway? I mean Rocco, of all the people, it could’ve been.” “It was at a party. I really wanted to go, and he was the only one I trusted, who could sneak me out, drive me there and drop me back at home safely.” She sat at the edge of the bed and slumped, exhaling a ragged brea