With the warm afternoon sunrays on her skin, the cool breeze playing softly with her hair, a complete peace and freedom burst into Sarah’s heart. After running for half an hour, they now found themselves on a road of which both sides were surrounded with corn fields. The plants were green and lively just like her soul. For twenty years, Sarah had been under her patriarchal father’s command. She lived the life he chose for her and never rebelled although she always did inside her heart. She lived a very strict and unhappy childhood, always carrying a suffering from her parent’s suffocating marriage. When his father expressed his discontentment for her advanced education, she didn’t rebel. Again, when he disapproved of her getting a job, she hadn’t said anything. There was a series of things that she had been prohibited to do. Sarah was basically a mechanism of her father’s patriarchal beliefs. Since childhood she was fabricated this way. She was given an order and she lived by it, wit
''I can't continue,” Sarah finally gave up and wearily grumbled, ‘‘I am too tired and cold.”Devlin turned and looked at her. Around them, the atmosphere was thrilling, big and scary bushes surrounded them. They could hear the bugs and crickets disturbing the other creatures. At this very moment, a bat on the branch over Sarah’s head flew away and ruffled the leaves in the process. She flinched and a shiver instantly ran down her spine. Devlin whose grey glittering eyes were on her commented softly,''We can't stop here. We can't sleep here. There are many dangerous creatures. We should keep go…'' However Sarah cut him off through tight teeth, ‘'There can't be a more dangerous monster than you, here in this darkness!'' She snapped angrily as Devlin wasn’t being reasonable and understanding at all! In this dark night, his cold grey eyes left her colder but the disturbing feeling was back and her heart was doing crazy acrobats in her chest. She tried desperately not to shiver but fai
Sarah’s smile gradually froze. A fluttering emotion instantly invaded her body. He actually smiled! It was the first time she’d seen his teeth! They were as white as milk and so perfectly aligned. When he smiled, his eyes looked tinier, hiding the steely grey, turning them into a light transparent ones. How gorgeous! She goggled in amazement. However, a knock at the door unfroze her back to reality. Sarah alarmingly sat upright on the bed while Devlin went to open the door, his face once again rigid and the mask was back.''Here,” the old woman came forward in the room, holding a tray of plates and cups in one hand and in the other one, there was a pile of clothing. She smiled at Sarah which she shyly returned it.Devlin grimaced at her expression before he closed the door again. The woman put the trays on the table and came to sit beside Sarah on the bed, her eyes filled with concern.''Are you alright, my child?'' Her eyes reflected her words.''Yes, thank you. I-I-rest a little bi
Sarah stirred on the bed and her eyes opened. She could hear soft chirping of the birds, with rays of sunlight penetrating through the curtains. Even children's playful laughter could be heard on the street. She quickly sat up on an unknown bed, trying to figure out where was she and when she did, her eyes instantly moved to the sofa beside her bed. It was Devlin. Her heart started its crazy gymnastic again. His forearm covered his eyes and it looked like he was deeply asleep. Sarah’s throat suddenly went dry. Ill at ease, with a grimace, she rapidly stood up and went in the bathroom, tiptoeing.Few minutes later, she came downstairs, looked around and actually admired the house. It was small but comfy, not as huge as Devlin’s. Without much difficulty, she strolled to the kitchen and found the old woman washing dishes. Upon hearing her footsteps, the latter swung, smiled warmly at Sarah, ''Good morning, sweetheart.''''Morning, Granny.”It was clear that the kind old woman already he
There, once the door closed behind them, Devlin faced Sarah and explained,''Right now, I have to go out. I will do it quite frequently and I need your cooperation, Sarah.”Sarah could feel her body shaking with almost uncontrollable rage! She kept avoiding his gaze until he grasped her chin firmly with one hand, boring his grey menacing eyes into hers. He commanded whisperingly, ''Promise me that you will stay safe here, will you?”Feeling uncomfortable, Sarah knocked his hand off and stepped back, creating distance between them.''Damn it, Tiger!'' She shouted in a sudden fury, “don't pretend that you care about me when you don't! Earlier you were restless when you can't find me because you thought I escaped again! The same- when you noticed my notepad, you thought I was writing some letters or whatever. I noticed it all, all! God knows what you have in that damned mind of yours!'' Her words struck him right across the face and he flinched. Devlin’s heart sank down in guilt. He wa
Behind her, Sean also stood up slowly, obviously noticing the tensed atmosphere which had suddenly invaded the room.''Why are you so reluctant, honey?'' Devlin repeated while he approached Sarah with threatening, loud steps.The latter froze. ''After all that I’ve been through for you, is this how you compensate my love?” His mouth became a hard, firm line of disapproval, his voice harsh and condemnatory. His piercing gaze glued on her face, he took hold of her arms, his cruel nails biting her skin and it hurt.''Ah,” an involuntary cry escaped her. Noticed her expression, Sean took a step forward as he protested angrily, ''Man, there's no need to be rude towards her! I was only asking if you are really her husband,” he threw Devlin a daring stare, “ now I’m sure you aren't! How can a so called loving husband treats his wife like you just did?!''Devlin sent him a murderous gaze which made Sarah flinch a step away from him but Sean continued to look at him daringly. What a courage
It was an angry, savage kiss, deeply insulting in its violation of her senses. Her fists beat helplessly against his broad chest as Sarah fought and struggled to escape the iron grip of his arms, the scorching heat of his mouth. Only when she was exhausted by her efforts to free herself, no longer able to fight his superior strength, did he lift his mouth from her bruised lips. Her eyes were brimming over with tears as she shook her head distractedly, trying to clear her dazed and shocked mind. Taking her chin in one hand, Devlin raised her head to meet his eyes, but his expression changed when he saw tears rolling down her cheeks. Struck with shame, Sarah squirmed away from him and rushed onto the terrace.In the cold night, she laid for a very long time, staring blankly into the space, her body tortured and racked with pain as the humiliating tears came down uncontrollably, wetting and leaving stream marks on her cheeks. She had no idea why she was crying. The only thing she knew w
The night was cold and dark, devoid of the moon and stars. Glancing next to the door, he found her, her head bent on her knees, her arms wrapped around her. Instantly, guilt and regret crept over his emotionless heart. Devlin gulped to ease the tension in his throat and bent next to her. He slid a hand across her tiny shoulder.''Sarah?'' Softly shaking her only to find that she was deep asleep when her head effortlessly slid in the crook of his arms. His heart skipped a beat and his intake of oxygen cut. Left with no choice, slowly, Devlin picked her up in his arms to carefully put her on her bed. Quietly, he pulled the covers over her and then gazed at her face. Her mesmerising eyes were closed and the lashes seemed longer than usual. Her lips were slightly parted and she was breathing softly and melodiously. When Devlin noticed the tears’ marks on her cheeks, an unfamiliar emotion controlled his body and without knowing what he was doing, he gently wiped them with his thumbs. Aga
Three years later.The first sign of dawn appeared, the calmness and loneliness around the house near the mountain started to fade away as the few birds started to chirp cheerfully.In an upstairs room, the light was still on, the light which her mum had switched on last night. Silently, the door opened and her mother appeared, a sad smile on her lips. She breathed out a distress then switched off the light to close the door behind her, with a sigh again. She didn't go and disturb her daughter as it was now a usual habit to see her like this every morning, not on her bed but by her table with the diary opened in front of her.For the past three years, no one knew what happened to her during that holiday. She kept on telling them that she couldn't remember, but deep inside, her mother knew that something hurtful had occurred and that each and every night, her daughter's blood turned into ink, writing out the words she couldn't speak aloud.In the room, a broken woman has fallen asleep
searched her face worriedly.''Are you okay?" She frowned.‘You must know that it was never meant for us to meet each other. We just met by pure coincidence. Or maybe our meeting was just a mistake- done by fate.’Devlin's words kept on echoing louder and louder in her mind. It was unbearable. Sarah squirmed away from Maria’s arms and covered her ears with shaky hands. She was in the middle of a nightmare. She covered her ears more tightly, hoping his voice would go away but in vain. It was getting louder and harsher.‘My wish is that you go back to your life and live it as if you never met me! Forget every single day you spent with me. Forget every memory we shared-forget-just forget everything about me.’Sarah screamed fearfully. Tears rolling down her face to dip on her lap. The pain was too deep and too much. She couldn’t bear the burden of it! Why had fate brought me this treasure only to rip it away from me so soon- too soon! She asked in her mind. Why ? Why?! Now her own voic
Jordan let out a heavy sigh this time. He wanted to help Devlin but a more powerful strength was ruling over the events; that is fate. “Then at least, go and visit, one last time.”Devlin shook his head. He lowered his stormy eyes.''Dev, she's still unconscious. Go and see her one last time. Tell her everything that is on your heart. You won’t meet again anyway. So, better to lighten your feelings now than to miss this opportunity forever.” As Jordan’s words hit him, Devlin met his gaze. Jordan gave him a reassuring smile. Only then, he nodded. His heart skipped a beat then started to gallop. His legs felt suddenly weak and his jaw tightened to an extent that it made a sound. His fingers hardened in a tight fists, his rough fingers were piercing his palm, almost bleeding it. His gaze, his gaze was soft but sorrowful. Devlin gulped before he muttered sadly,''Sarah...”On the small bed in front of him, laid a weak and unconscious lady. The lady who met him by coincidence, the lady
“You think you are a genius, huh?! You crept over my skin and pretended to the same as my son, you think I would think twice before killing you! But you are wrong, wrong!” His rage mirroring Devlin’s. They were both breathing sharply, the murderous eyes glued on each other. Cesare sent another punch on his nose and bled it. Devlin’s fury was closed to explosion! He returned the punch back on Cesare’s jaw. The latter didn’t mind the pain as he launched once again on Devlin. He locked his forearm around his neck and squeezed. Devlin clenched his teeth as he started to gasp for air. Cesare dragged him from behind, their limbs struggling against each other. It was like a bull fight!Please, please, make him confess quickly! I don’t have much time! Devlin prayed with his throat tightened and his breath sharpening. Devlin was not weak. In fact, he was better at combat than Cesare was. But he had to control his power! He knew in one blow he could kill Cesare but he could not risk this! Wit
His gaze instantly flickered to hers and they instantly darkened. For a second they stared into each other's eyes, and she heard her own heart beating, fast and loud, echoing in her ears like the sea in a shell. His eyes dark with anguish, hers bright with tears. Devlin is here! Sarah let out a sigh and slumped her shoulders. Within the blink of an eye, the five men raised their firearms towards him and Oscar knelt down, seized her tied wrists and lifted Sarah on her feet again. ''Now that there's no escape from here, why don't you remove this mask?'' Cesar asked as he approached Devlin with an air of arrogance and menace! Devlin lifted his hand without any hesitation, started to take off the scarf. Sarah’s heart stopped! What was he doing?! She shook her head. No! She shouted mentally. When Devlin removed it completely, Cesar stared at him in shock and after some tensed seconds he laughed out, an amused sound. A smile met his eyes.''Wow, my Lucky! You really took me off guard
Why was life always so complicated? So fraught with problems? Like walking on eggshells, you could hear them breaking at every step you took. If only it was easier to see ahead and know the consequences of what choices we made! Devlin moaned inward. Emotion and tension flooded through him as he thought of Sarah. Not sending her away, he admitted, was indeed his greed. He knew it was his greed but he had kept not wanting to hear the reasons why he should send her back. He kept making excuses of how it was okay not to send her. So, something bad really happened!As he broke all speed records, Devlin’s scared heartbeats were whispering only one word, Sarah. Please, don’t let anything happen to her, please. For the first time in his life, Devlin prayed vehemently. Sarah’s head ached. She could feel an unfamiliar bump on her forehead.Slowly she drifted out of her unconsciousness but opened her eyes abruptly when she remembered what had happened!At eight o'clock, she had left Devlin's h
''You're wrong! You're so wrong!” She cried impatiently, certain that she must be in the midst of a living nightmare.Devlin sighed and put an arm around her trembling shoulders.‘'Sarah, you know what kind of life I lived and what kind of man I am. You witness how dangerous- You must go back and resume your life in your world. I promise you, you will find someone to love...” Sarah shook his hand off her shoulder at once.''I-I can't go back to that life, not that I've found you, Devlin.” She cracked and finally sobbed, unable to prevent the hot, frustrated and frightened tears from trickling down her face. ''You don't, you don't understand...”''Of course, I do!''The cold, harsh tone of his voice hit her like a blow as Devlin roughly shook her shoulders. He swore under his breath.'' Can't you see that the time we spent together wasn't real?! It was, ” he swept his hands distractedly through his hair, ''it was an idyll- time out of mind. Surely you can see that it has little to do
“To-tomorrow? You knew my address?" Sarah could not fight it. The feeling of betrayal was back. She was only trying to comfort him! ''Yes, a very long-time ago.”''But why?”Devlin threw her a blank stare, silencing her on the spot. He means what he said! Sarah read it in his eyes. There was no way to change his mind. And...and how could she go away without confessing her love? Her heart in her hands, Sarah ran towards him to once again grab his arm.''Devlin! Don't do this- don't...” She begged breathlessly, her breathing sharpened. Snatching his arm again from her grip, Devlin continued to move away. However the following words escaped from her lipsand unwillingly, Sarah broke her own promise.''But Devlin! I love you!'' The walking man froze. And so did Sarah. She gulped. A thunder stricken Devlin turned to face her. His face was pale, his eyes widened in its saucers. A tensed silence fell. Devlin’s thoughts started to run, breaking speed record. And one by one, all the proo
Devlin instantly recognised this name. He was a very famous and merciless gangster of the time. He was a drug dealer, he often attacked, threatened big companies to be allowed to use the company name to import drugs in the country. Without any doubt it must have been the same case for his parents, Devlin concluded darkly. Even though he had committed several murders, still until this day nobody had been able to stop him as he never left proofs and evidence. From this day on Devlin’s life took a sharp turn. The smile in his eyes was replaced by a glitter of anger. From the eyes of the society he had suddenly disappeared. Everybody thought that he had gone abroad for further studies but only Jordan knew what he was up to. Jordan had urged him to do the otherwise but the Devlin he knew was lost forever. In front of him was a man with no heart, a man with only one purpose that is vengeance. Thus, Devlin had left his company in Jordan’s care and he had moved away for his vengeance. After