AIDENI tossed and turned in bed all night, my mind racing with thoughts of Selena. Her image was burned into my mind, and no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't shake her from my thoughts.It wasn't just her physical appearance that had captured my attention last night. Although she was undeniably beautiful, there was something more about her that drew me to her. I couldn't understand what was making me feel at ease when I was around her despite her attitude towards me, it felt like I knew everything about her but yet I felt like I didn't know her, the real her.But now, as the morning sun began to filter in through my window, I was left feeling exhausted and frustrated. I had hoped that a good night's sleep would have cleared my head, but instead, my thoughts had only grown more jumbled and confused.I knew that I needed to speak to Selena, to figure out what it was that had me so captivated by her. I walked down the hallway, making my way toward Selena's room.My mother had c
THIRD PERSON'S POVNatalia strides into the restaurant, dressed in an impeccably styled outfit that exudes confidence and sophistication. Her heels click against the polished floors as she walks towards the hostess stand.The hostess greets her with a warm smile and leads her toward a reserved table in the heart of the restaurant.As Natalia sits down, the waiter approaches her with a menu. She peruses the options, ultimately deciding on a dish that catches her eye. The waiter busily takes down her order, jotting it down on his notepad before hurrying off to the kitchen.Natalia takes a moment to soak in her surroundings. She sits back in her chair, patiently awaiting her meal, a feeling of disbelief washing over her like a wave as she sat alone in the restaurant. She picks the menu on the table, her eyes gazing vacantly at the menu, though she wasn't really reading it. Her mind was preoccupied with the sudden realization that Aiden had broken things off with her this time for good.
SELENA As I slowly opened my eyes, the sweet sound of birds chirping greeted me. I sat up on my bed and stretched my arms, feeling a sense of well-being that had been absent for the past few days.I took a deep yawn, filling my lungs with fresh morning air. It was such a relief to finally wake up without feeling sick.For the past few days, I had been waking up and drifting back to sleep, sometimes I woke up to find Sofia arranging the room and sometimes Aiden was just sitting there watching me sleep.I got out of bed and walked to the window. The sun had just risen and painted the sky in beautiful shades of orange and pink. The trees, the grass, and the flowers were all covered in droplets of dew that sparkled like diamonds.I couldn't help but smile. The feeling of being alive and healthy was like a breath of fresh air after spending a few days bedridden. I felt a burst of energy flowing through me, urging me to go outside and enjoy the beauty of nature but I knew that was not poss
SELENA"Good morning," I greeted Aiden as Sofia opened my seat next to Aiden and opposite the man he was speaking to whom I didn't recognize. Sofia bowed her head once I was sited and left the dining table."How are you feeling today?" Aiden asked."Better," I nodded. He was the cause of my illness, he had chosen to keep me confined in here when he could just let me go, but he had made sure I was treated by his doctor, so there was no point arguing about it. "She looks more beautiful than I imagined," the man finally spoke leaning into his seat with a smirk on his face, he rose to his feet checking his wristwatch. "I will have it all sorted in fifteen minutes," he informed Aiden as he stepped out of the dining.I watched him leave with a puzzled look, it was obvious I had interrupted their conversation and with what Sofia said regarding Marcus. I feared Aiden might have called that man to find out about Marcus. I was tempted to ask him but I didn't want curiosity to get the best of
SELENA"Mum," I said feeling elated as we hugged each other, our eyes filled with tears. After a month of being apart, I couldn't believe I was finally holding my mother. I closed my eyes and breathed in her perfume, remembering how, while I was ill, I had dreamed of her, her scent, her laughter, and the moment we had.I wrapped my arms around my mother, holding on tightly as the tears streamed down my face. It had been so long since I'd seen her, and I had missed her more than I could say. She hugged me back, just as tightly, before finally pulling away and wiping her own tears away with a tissue."Welcome home," she said, her voice shaking with emotion.I stared back at the driveway to see if Aiden was still standing next to his car but he was already gone, I didn't even hear him drive off. I turned to stare at my mother smiling at her, she looked more beautiful than I remembered.We walked inside with my mother closing the door behind us, "Selena," Brianna yelled rushing down the
SELENA"I can't believe you both," Brianna laughed."I am sorry," I apologized for laughing while I was still laughing loudly. My mother's eyes were already filled with tears from her laughter, she cleaned the tears from her eyes trying to control herself."I will be fine mum, me and Aiden have discussed it and everything is fine now," I lied trying to calm my mother down. "You are happy being married to him, is that what you are telling me, Selena?" My mother asked looking me in the eyes like she was trying to see if I was lying. I didn't like lying to my mother but in this situation, it was for the best, I didn't want her to cry about me and not live her life because of her constant worry over my well-being. I wasn't happy that I was tied down to Aiden but I was still glad that he had not caused any harm to me or my family. I knew once I was able to help him out with his plans, he would let me go and I would be able to come back to my mum and sister."I wasn't at first but Aiden
SELENAThe last I remembered was being dragged out of the bus after a long drive and something placed over my nose before I lost consciousness. I woke up staring around and trying to make sense of my new environment, I was tied to a chair all alone in a dark room with my mouth still gagged in place. I stared down at my lap in pain, there was a deep cut from the knife one of the kidnappers had used to stab me. Why were they doing this to me? What did I do to deserve this? I sobbed silently looking around the room, I couldn't call out to my mother or Brianna because my mouth was gagged but I knew they were in another room or close by. My eyes became weak and I felt myself drifting into an unconscious state, I soon heard a groaning sound in the distance when I woke up, "Selena," Brianna groaned calling out to me.The room was suddenly dark, I struggled to call out to her but I couldn't because of the gag, I began to struggle on the chair, hoping the sound would get her to know where I
AIDENAfter I dropped Selena off at her mother's house, I instructed my men to stay away for today, I was giving her the day off to be with her family. She didn't have to worry about being followed or being watched. I wanted her to enjoy the feeling of living a regular life like she used to, once I was sure she was safe inside I drove straight to the company for a business meeting. As I sat in the meeting, nodding and pretending to be interested in the details of the new deal, my mind kept wandering back to Selena. The way her hair fell in soft curls around her face and the way her eyes sparkled when she smiled at the sight of her mother was all I could think about. I had never seen her so happy like that before and for a second I envied her mother and sister, I wished Selena could smile that way when she looked at me, not the pretentious smile but the genuine one."We would have to demand seventy percent because we are not only going into a partnership but also providing the first