Hannah POVSitting in the moving vehicle, I wonder how destiny played out. I have been taught to appreciate whatever situation I'm in, as I could be in a much worse situation. Therefore, what ever hardship I suffered before marriage, I challenged it and always looked at the betterment of the situation. Now, after marriage I would say I'm in no better situation if not worse however, I refuse to to be defeated and feel dejected at what others put me through. I promised myself that I will not allow Sebastian to acheive whatever goal he has in place concerning me. He has made it clear that he married me for a reason, to ruin me but who is he to decide my ruin. This morning he had me up at 5am, ordering me to get ready for work, I would have appreciated at least a days notice. I suppose the whole facade about me working for him infront of Haley was enough notice, I should hold have been prepared. As I sit facing Haley, who had been busy the whole journey scrutinizing my appearance, I cant
Sebatian POV.I have never found Haley to be anything but pleasant, but her attitude has changed recently. I knew she was envious of Hannah despite introducing her as my helpers neice she felt threatened by her presence. Hannah was a woman who didn't need to announce her family background or her wealth, she exuded elegance, femininity and power. Whereas Haley had insulted my helper to make Hannah feel low, advertently enhancing her status. I had asked Hannah to apologise to her as I genuinely cared for Haley and I did not like Hannah talking to her in a disrespectful manner. I didn't care how elegant or sophisticated she was, she belonged to the kind I despised and would never allow her to feel like she was our equal. However, Mrs Flemington was more than a helper, and I was clear about my displeasure in the way Haley had addressed her after Hannah exited. Of course Haley thought it was because of Hannah I had reprimanded her, I did not bother to explain myself to her. Again, this mor
Sebastian POV I drag her into the basement of a small abandoned warehouse, surprisingly she has stopped rebelling and is looking around like a frightened child. Its dark, damp and dirty, I know she is going to struggle to hold the fort for the night, which is exactly why I have brought her here. I'm not going to physically punish her, she wanted some time off, she called it retail therapy. Well I'm going to offer her a therapy she will learn from for life. As I drag her to the middle of the basement I can sense the fright, she is trembling and shaking. Suddenly she wounds her arm into mine and with both arms she is holding on to my bicep with all her strength. She is more than frightened now, as come to realise that I'm about to leave her here on her own. As I'm about to unattached myself from her she whispers, "Please, Please Sebastian, dont leave me here. I won't leave the company again. I'm sorry I will try my best not to retaliate". I found it amusing how even in panic she coul
Hannah POVI was glad Sebastian had not ordered me to work for the last 2 days. I dont think I could cope with the beast and his side kick. I was exhausted from the torment Haley put me through at work during the day and then the torment Sebastian put me through by locking me in the basement of the warehouse at night. That was probably one of the worse 24 hours of my life. Today I felt revived after I had almost 24 hours of sleep as I had spent all day yesterday and last night in bed. I had decided to clean my bedroom and the closet room, I had nothing else to do. At lunch time I decided to help Mrs Flemington in the kicthen prepare lunch. Mrs Flemington was talking to Zoe the other helper who comes in twice to clean the penthouse. She was a lovely girl, 3 years my senior. She was also tall, maybe the same height as Mrs Flemington around 5ft 8/9 inches tall, she was very slim almost like a model with strawberry blonde hair. She was half Russian with beautiful grey eyes. I had interac
Sebastian POVI'm welcomed home to an upset Haley, who has tears streaming down her eyes. I choose not to ask her anything and silently allow her to tell me herself."She told me". is all she said. I was able to understand vaguely what she meant, but I wanted her to expand on what she said so I remained silent. " You and her, she is more than just Mrs Flemingtons neice to you, isn't she". I paused before I took a predatory step towards her, "I would like to point out to you that you have no right to question me. IT DOES NOT CONCERN YOU!" I raised my voice just a notch to exhibit my irritation. I was irritated that she felt she had the right to know about my personal affairs. Haley flinched at my tone, she has never witnessed my irritation so it had shocked her. Also I could see the hurt in her eyes, it was clear that my words had hurt her. No matter how irritated I was I cared about Haley and seeing her like this caused my rage at Hannah toincrease. I had made it crystal clear tha
Sebastian POVI was going to show her exactly what status Haley held in my life and she was already aware of her own status, I had made that very clear. I was only planning to go the office for the morninng as I had an important meeting which I wanted to attend in person. I was taking the rest of the afternoon off as my parents had arrived from the UK to celebrate my birthday. My mother had arranged a formal event this evening inviting only family and friends at the Agreste Mansion. Initially I had planned to leave Hannah at the penthouse but after the drama she created yesterday, I plan to take her with me as well as Haley. I knew that the reason Hannah was spreading information about our relationship was because she felt threatened with Haleys presence. I could sense the insecurity from her therefore, I was planning to add fuel to the fire and display my affection for Haley before her at the event. " Be ready at lunch time". is all I said before I left the dining room. As soon as
Hannah POVI understood that there was some sort of an event taking place downstairs. Sebastian had returned a couple of hours ago, he had spent a good hour in the bathroom, before he walked out with a towel hung dangerously low around his waist. I have to admit Sebastian had a great body, which was well maintained and groomed. He disappeared into the closet room before he returned with a tailor made black tuxedo, Sebastian looked amazing in most outfits. As I admired him secretly, there was a knock on the door which he walked towards and opened it, He was covering the person from my view with his huge frame. It was Haley, I recognized her voice, they were attending the event as a pair. I was hurt, I couldnt hide it as I sat there and thought about my current situation. Sebastian had dragged me to his family home only to humiliate me by attending a family event with another woman whilst he locked me in his bedroom. Now I'm sat here wondering what sort of an event is it that I am not
Sebastian POVHannah had stopped crying. I wasnt one to comfort people but with her, my heart ached at her state and encouraged me to console her. Yet, I could sense Hannah did not want comforting as she turned around and wiped her face as soon as she realised she had let her mask slip away and had bared her vulnerability before me. She quickly started tidying the room with her back facing me, silently telling me she preferred my ignorance over my attention. I left the room not because she wanted me to but because I had to deal with a vile contemptible swine.As I headed towards one of my underground bases, which I have in all of the major cities in each country, should Maschitis ever be summoned. I ask for my guards to remain outside as I enter the room which looks somewhat similar to an interrogation room. Joshua was handcuffed to the table infront of him, at this moment in time I wished it was Machitis and his men dealing with him as he would have been hung upside down from the cei
Sebastians POVIt is one week to our engagement, I am counting each day, not because I'm excited or that I can't wait to be engaged to Haley, but the opposite. As the days are getting closer im starting to feel what Gabriel described it as a death sentence. Each time I have to think of my engagement, my chest hurts like its being crushed and my breathing becomes difficult, my mind loses focus, I have often had to walk out of meetings. Luca has been concerned about my health, but I know its not a physical problem. The only thing that relieves the symptoms is the memories of Hannah, the time she worked for me, the times we played chess, the times I had taken her and many many more. Im losing myself and im not sure what I feel anymore.Suddenly my thoughts are interrupted by the office phone" Mr Agreste, your engagement has been leaked". I was shocked by Lucas words, I had made sure everything was kept private and no details were leaked. " Find out who leaked the information". I ordere
Sebastian POVIt has been exactly a month since the day Hannah left. Each day I spend time reminiscing and going over the memories of her. I remember the first time I took her to work and she told me she was more qualified to take my job! Hannah had such a unique character just like the rest of her. I've acknowledged and accepted that the grief of losing her will stay with me. Each night I need to visit her room, its the only thing that can calm me, its my therapy. I would sleep in her room but I dont want anyone to find out also I want to preserve her scent. I've prohibited anyone from enetering her room, no one can clean it, it stays in the same state she left it apart from the bedding. At first I thought I could buy some of the products she used to replace the scent, but I soon realised Hannah had her own natural scent that no product in this world could replace. Aunt has notified me that Gabriel had recovered significantly however, he cannot forget Hannah. Aunt spoke of his first
Hannah POVHis words completely broke me, I had thought wrong all he felt for me was lust. He chose his cousin over his wife, a wife that he held no feelings for. As I begged and pleaded for the sake of my love he felt nothing but pity for me, my love was worth nothing to him. As he handed me the envelope and asked to me to sign it my hands shook uncontrollably just as my tears flowed freely. He was handing me the divorce papers, I opened the envelope and took out the few papers binded together. There were many clauses included and at this moment in time I couldn't read nor understand anything. " Is it ok, if I read this in my room once I've cleared my mind". He looked at me with pity, yes I could clearly see it now, he pitied me. "ok". I didn't wait any longer, I quickly rushed out, I dont want his pity anymore. As soon as I got into my room, I let out the tears that I had with much difficulty kept at bay. Sebastians POVAs soon as she left, I did not feel relieved I felt a fore
Sebastian POVI had called for both mine and Gabriels parents in the suite. I had explained to them how I came to marry Hannah and everything after up until Gabriels attempt at suicide. Gabriels mother was disappointed at us and I did not complain, her son was lying in a hospital bed because we had mishandled the situation and thereafter I had made the biggest mistake of planning to go back on my word. My parents on the other hand remained silent, I could sense the disappointment and something else. " Mother do you have something to say". I could tell my mother was hurt and at this moment in time I would rather her voice her thoughts." I am disappointed, but what I dont agree with is your plan from here onwards. She is your wife and she is at no fault for all the decisions you two have made up until now. If she has chosen to be with you, then you must respect that." She pauses before she continues," I dont care if you don't love her Sebastian, this is your punishment and Gabriels.
Sebastian POVI had been feeling slightly off for the last couple of days but today this feeling had completely overtaken me. It was as though something terrible was going to happen, I could not concentrate on my work. A few hours later I had attended all the important matters that required my attention and was just about to start working on one of the contracts for a meeting tomorrow when suddently my PA Lauren rushes in without knocking," Mr Agreste, I've just received a call from the hospital, your cousin has been admitted, he is in a critical condition". She tells me with panic written all over her face. I was about to arrange for my private jet to take me to the UK when she completes the last part of her sentence,"Dr Simmons has been called to attend to him". Dr Simmons was our emergency family doctor who worked at the private Agreste hospital in New York. " He is here in the US". " Yes". she was confused at my question. I disconnected the call and grabbed my suit jacket an
Hannah POVIt has been a week since we got back from Japan, alot has changed between Sebastian and myself. As soon as he gets back from work, which has been much earlier compared to before, he whisks me to the entertainment room. Most of the time playing chess, cards or talking about general stuff. Later at night we spend time in his study, I help him in some of the paperwork, looking at contracts, ledgers and at times new plans, I had got quite used to this. We would spend the night together, of course I had moved into his room and I had moved most of my items in there. Sebastian had taken me out a couple of times but usually to places that were quite isolated, I wasnt sure why but I felt he didn't quite like being around too many people. It did not bother me as the only person I wanted to be with was him.In the last week and a half after he confessed his feelings and thoughts, I couldnt help but fall deeper for him. He had already said that he did not love me and what he felt for m
Sebastians POVAs I observe the sleeping woman opposite my seat, I cant help but reminisce the time I had in the last 4 days. Hannah had me completely stunned, I was amazed and enlightened at how intelligent and entertaining she was. I had not imagined that I would want to spend each second in her company, with her beside me I was completely distracted from everything else. It wasn't just desire and need she satisfied there was something else about her, that had me feeling content, satisfied and entertained with her mere prescence I was becoming obsessed with her. I wanted her every bit of attention on me and the only time I allowed her to steer away was when she was tired and needed sleep. The first night I had tried to teach her how to swim, I say tried because I had been completely distracted with her body on full display. I had made the mistake of choosing a two piece, each time I held her to provide her support my body would react in a way that had me completely humiliated over
Sebastian POV"You have the right to blame my kind, you can use the difference between you and them to express your hate whereas I've been hurt by my own people, yet I don't have any right to blame them because they are my people and I'm expected to accept what ever they inflict on me."As she let me in on this information, I felt something else for her which I had not before. At the same time the hate I held for her kind intensified knowing that they had hurt her. I tried not to dwell on the matter as I knew it wasn't going to help me and I had already accepted her so there was no reason to dwell on my past. I spent the morning observing her during her sleep I wanted to wake her up and do much more with her, but I was aware that if I did she may not be able to get out of bed for the rest of week. Now that she is awake I better inform her of my plans with her today and how I plan to spend the next 4 days, as I had cancelled my plans to return to the US." I have made some plans for u
Sebastian POVI couldn't hold myself back anymore, she needed to know what I feel for her. Within 3 strides I was right infront her, and before she could protest or say anything I grabbed her arms and restrained them above her head whilst I kissed her deeply. The kiss represented how she made me feel, desperate, possessive and completely out of control. She did not respond at first as I assaulted her lips until she overcame the shock, she attempted to release her hands and tried to kick at me, however I pressed my body against hers restricting her from any movement. I wedged one of my legs in-between hers rubbing it ever so slightly against her heat, I could sense her resolve melting, her body had started to react to mine without her consent. Her protests had weakened and she opened her mouth to allow me entry, I took this opportunity to satiate my hunger and quench my thirst of the last couple of days I had deprived myself of her. My whole body was applauding and appreciating my deci