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
The glooming sky and the bare brick walls were witnessing what could only be described as massacre. A dozen men dressed in black body suits with their faces covered sliced through an army of men that obstructed their path. Leading the expert killers was one that stood the tallest and broadest, yet so agile that the others could not possibly win the battle without him. "we have exactly 2 minutes to gain access to the vault, and a further 2 minutes to get hold of the prize" shifted one of the men. Yet this did not increase any pressure on the leader, he swiftly marked his sword against the neck of his next target and sent him flying across the hall. Blood splattered against the bare walls creating a collage evidencing the massacre.The mission was a success, the prize was in the hands of machitis, the name given to him which meant warrior. He checked the documents which would bring the end of Dimitri, the head of the English mafia. 2 weeks later.Sebastians POV"Meeting is dismissed".
" Sir you have a call from Gabriel Agreste, would you like me to put the call through " Lauren asks. She knew how important Gabriel was to Sebastian and would even postpone a meeting to speak to his cousin. "yes" was all Sebastian said before he heard an enthusiastic Gabriel greet him."Hello cousin, how are you"? "Tell me Gabriel, what has got you this excited"?"how do you know? did Beth say something"?"Gabriel, I helped feed you, bathe you, and even cleaned your bottom when you were in diapers. I know you better than anybody else does. I'm also very good at reading people. So speak, what has my baby cousin so excited"? This was the most Sebastian spoke to anybody and only Gabriel had the privilege to listen to him speak for more than a couple of words. "Well, ermm I have something I want to tell you. I mean I was going to tell you about her but I didn't really have much to say apart from, ermm I think im in love with someone. I mean she hasn't ermmm well she doesn't really know
"She has left", was all Gabriel said before he broke down in tears, this made Sebastian feel somewhat guilty as for he had hoped for this outcome. He could not say why but the hate he had for her kind was far to great. Even with her captivating beauty his hate far surpassed any other emotion he felt for her. Sebastian comforted his cousin with actions and led him upstairs to get some sleep without speaking a word. He was hoping that with time Gabriel would forget her and move on. 1 year later. "Sebastian what time will you be getting home" queried Haley, as he has Mr and Mrs Agreste had waited for him at his mansion. "in 30 minutes", sebastian replied before disconnecting the call and heading towards the parking lot.Entering his home his parents and good friend Haley were ready in what looked like dinner gowns and suit. " I will be ready in 20 minutes" confirmed Sebastion as he ascended the stairs.It was Gabriels engagement party today, after a heartbreaking year for him he dec
" Hello Mrs Agreste, Im Mrs Flemington, one of the helpers, let me show you where your room is", I will be responsible for the cooking and the laundry, Miss Thomas is responsible for the cleaning, she works part-time and is usually here first thing in the mornings" spoke the elderly lady dressed in maids uniform. Hannah looked around the penthouse it was open planned with high ceilings and ceiling to floor windows. It was well lit with beautifully adorned chandeliers. With minimal furniture it gave the illusion of immense space, which is what attracted Hannah. She loved space as she was somewhat claustrophobic and this penthouse was perfect to her liking. Hannah was shown to one of the bedrooms, she was confused, was she not going to share this space with her husband. Why did it seem that this bedroom was not occupied by another. Her marriage was arranged and the foundations of this marriage was laid on conditions and not love, however she always knew that there was a strong possibi
Hannah POVSilent tears trailed out from the corner of her almond eyes and disappeared into her dark tresses. What had her parents got her into, they had freed her from one danger only to be encapsulated in a much greater threat. She could not believe what her eyes had witnessed 20 minutes earlier. After her first encounter she did not believe that she would ever meet the only man who had instilled such a forbidden emotion in her a year ago. The man was so cold yet caused others to heat at his mere gaze. Sebastian Agreste, she had heard stories about the business mogul, a genius, who could make the impossible possible in the business world. He was rumored to have read peoples minds and with social skills that far out weighed any others, he was the most successful being on the planet. He had many other attributes that could be added to the list which helped him succeed. At the age of 33 he had acquired more wealth than the top 20 richest people combined had achieved. He was the riche
Hannah POVIt took Hannah 20 minutes to shower, she was now stood in her closet donning on a pair of forest green skinny jeans with a dark green with burgundy floral patterned short sleeved peter pan collared peplum top. She had towel dried her waist length dark tresses to the point that they were almost dry and had applied on some moisturizer. Hannah need not wear any makeup as she was blessed with a natural rosy blush, soft pink luscious lip and long thick eyelashes that coated her almond eyes giving the effect of an eyeliner, which winged out at the corners defining them to look like cat eyes. Hannah was aware that she had gone over the 20 minutes by at least a few minutes, however this did not bother her as she did not want to give into to the beast. Making her way down the stairs, she remembered from last night where the dining room was located and made her way to the same. Sitting at the head of the table in his masculine glory was no other than the beast himself. She used slig
Hannah POVHannah walked out of Sebastian office with no knowledge of where the archive room was, she was hoping to bump into the man that walked into Sebastians office earlier. However Luca had resigned to his office which on a different floor. Hannah walked to the elevator knowing there was no way to enter, she walked around the corner to discover another elevator, which could be accessed using a key card. She attempted using the key card for the archive room against the scanner for the elevator, but was unsuccessful. She had no other choice but to return to the beasts office, without knocking she quietly opened the door and popped her head through. before she could speak, Sebastain ordered, use the stairs the card has been activated against the door accessing the stairs and door the archive room only. AND next time you do not knock and wait for a reply, I shall strip you naked from the waist below and have your bottom spanked more times than the words you have spoken today". Hanna
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