~STORY CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT ~ Sarah Darrell always wanted a simple life. But after having an abusive childhood and teenage she came to know life is not a fairytale. Being mistreated by her stepmother and sister, she decided to leave behind her city, her home, her family. Today at the age of 22 she is a strong, independent, and confident woman She is returning to NYC again after 6 years and will be taking over her late mother's company and fulfilling her mother's last wish. Meet Adrian Parker, at the age of 26 he is the CEO of the world's leading company. He is one of the finest good-looking men in the country and unlike another billionaire, he is a one-woman man. Planning to marry Jessica and making her officially his forever was his next move. But fate has decided something else for Sarah and Adrian
View MoreAdrian’s POVI stood at the edge of the farmhouse veranda, watching the last streaks of gold fade from the sky. The echo of Sarah’s anger, the way she looked at me—as if I didn’t matter anymore hit deeper than I expected. Not because I was surprised but because I hated that I still cared. That she could look at me with so much distance in her eyes… like I was a shadow she’d long outgrown.And Alessandro—of course, always playing the knight in shining armor. Shielding her, clutching onto her like she’s his prize for enduring whatever perfect man pain he pretends to carry. I saw it in his eyes today. He doesn’t trust me. Good. He shouldn’t.But what neither of them seems to understand is this: I’m not going anywhere. I can’t.Because no matter how much Sarah tries to erase me, we’re connected. Tied together in ways Alessandro will never be able to replace. Gabriel is a part of me—and whether she likes it or not, that binds us.I took a deep breath, swallowed the bitterness rising in my
Sarah POVI stepped back into the house, heart pounding—not from fear, but frustration. I hated that this was happening. That what was meant to be a peaceful getaway had turned into another territorial standoff between two men who couldn’t seem to coexist without turning every shared space into a battlefield.And the worst part? I was done with it.Adrian’s presence, his words—they didn’t stir anything in me anymore except exhaustion. Whatever we’d had, whatever connection lingered in the corners of memory, it wasn’t real enough to justify the kind of chaos he kept bringing into my life.He wasn’t worth this.I paced the edge of the kitchen, trying to steady my breath, waiting for Alessandro to walk through the door. When he finally did, tension still radiating off him, I didn’t hold back.“What the hell was that?” I asked, arms crossed, trying to keep my voice calm—but I knew the bite in it was sharp.Alessandro blinked, clearly caught off guard by my anger.“I was just—he crossed a
Alessandro’s POVFrom the moment we stepped into the farmhouse, I could feel Adrian’s eyes constantly drifting to Sarah, lingering just a little too long, his footsteps always a few too close behind hers. He moved like someone who didn’t know his place anymore, or maybe he did, and he didn’t care.I tried to brush it off for Sarah’s sake. This weekend was supposed to be a break from everything, a chance to reconnect in a space away from the noise. But Adrian’s presence, his calculated charm, his convenient timing it was starting to get under my skin.Still, I stayed quiet. Watched. Waited.But when I saw him follow her out to the back patio, something inside me snapped. I didn’t even think I just followed.The air outside had cooled, but the heat in my chest was simmering as I stepped out and caught the tail end of his words. That same, tired speech. The I-still-care line. The emotional fishing for a response. He was always good at that, knowing just how to sound vulnerable without ev
Adrian’s POVThe farmhouse air was thick with the scent of old wood, damp soil, and something far more volatile—unspoken words and barely masked fury. I leaned against the edge of the kitchen counter, arms crossed, watching as Sarah laughed softly at something Alessandro whispered. The sound—it used to be mine. That easy, effortless laughter. That look in her eyes.Now, I was an outsider in a room where I used to belong.I hadn’t planned on things going this way. I told myself I’d be civil, that I’d keep a distance. But every time I looked at her, every time she avoided meeting my eyes, something inside me twisted. The silence between us had grown roots. And yet, I could feel her still watching me when she thought I wasn’t looking.So when she walked out toward the back patio alone, I followed.Not to cause a scene. Not to stir up drama. I just… needed a moment. To say something real.“Sarah,” I called gently.She paused, not turning immediately. “Adrian,” she acknowledged quietly, vo
Sarah POV The air was thick with the scent of hay and late summer. One of those nights where the heat doesn’t break, even after sunset, just lingers like something unfinished. The porch boards were warm under my feet, and everything around me felt heavy and still. Except my chest. That felt tight. Like I was forgetting how to breathe. Gabriel had finally settled for the night. His soft, steady breaths crackled through the baby monitor next to me, a small sound in the silence, but somehow, it grounded me. Inside, I could hear the soft murmur of water running in the pipe, someone showering or maybe filling the sink. Alessandro’s voice floated in from the backyard, low and calm, probably smoothing over a late business call. That’s just who he was: steady, composed. Always showing up for the hard parts, no fuss. I just wanted a moment. One quiet breath in the dark. But of course, he found me. “You look tired,” Adrian said. Like he didn’t already know exactly why. I didn’t turn aroun
Adrian’s POV The next morning I barely slept. The bed felt colder than it should have—too big, too quiet, too… wrong. Eva stirred beside me a few times, reaching for something I wasn’t willing to give. My mind never left that damn pool. Never left the image of Sarah in Alessandro’s arms, her skin glowing in the moonlight, her laughter echoing inside my skull like a haunting. But I wasn’t done. Not even close. By the time sunlight bled through the farmhouse windows, I was already downstairs, pacing the kitchen in silence, coffee in hand and plans tightening in my mind like knots. They’d think it was just another slow morning on the farm. But I had a different kind of day in mind. I turned on music—something loud, something upbeat—and set out breakfast like I was hosting a holiday brunch. Fruit, pancakes, freshly ground beans. I made sure the smell filled every corner of the house. Let them come down happy. Let them think they’ve won. Then I’d remind Sarah of everything she w
Sarah POVI followed him barefoot across the creaky floorboards and out into the night. The old farmhouse pool shimmered like liquid glass under the stars, surrounded by wild grass and the scent of lavender that always grew too fast near the fence.He dove in first, smooth and silent, and surfaced with a grin. I hesitated only a second before slipping out of my oversized tee and sliding in after him, the water instantly wrapping around my skin like silk.We drifted toward each other. The quiet buzz of summer insects hummed around us, the moonlight catching on the ripples between our bodies.“You okay?” he asked, treading gently beside me.I nodded. “Yeah… More than okay.”His hand found my waist under the water. I didn’t resist.There was something so real about this. Honest. There were no games in Alessandro’s touch, no veiled intentions. Just quiet understanding and the gentle burn of something I hadn’t felt in a long time—safety. Desire. Love, maybe. The kind that didn’t demand. It
Sarah POVLater that night, when Gabriel was finally asleep and Alessandro stepped into the kitchen to grab some water, Adrian caught me in the hallway.“Nice night, huh?” he said casually.I crossed my arms. “You didn’t have to go through all this.”He tilted his head, smiling like he didn’t know what I meant. “Go through what?”I gave him a look. “Bringing her. The whole… show.”" continue the story line over here Sarah controls her emotions and get away from Adrian's manipulation and plan. Later, when Gabriel is asleep she and Alessandro have fun in the night in the pool. They both have an intimate moment, and Adrian watches them from the window and gets jealousHe stepped closer, his voice lowering. “You think it’s a show?”“Isn’t it?” I asked. “Because if this is you trying to make me jealous, Adrian, it’s not going to work.”He didn’t blink. “Is it not?”And there it was again, that same insufferable confidence. That needs to get under my skin. I wanted to walk away, but I couldn
Sarah’s POVThe moment we pulled into the driveway, a strange weight settled over me. The gravel crunched beneath the tires as Alessandro parked near the old porch, and Gabriel stirred in his car seat with a soft, sleepy sound.It was beautiful here, I couldn’t deny that. The farmhouse looked exactly the same as it had when Adrian and I visited once after our wedding—the same whitewashed walls, the wildflowers growing like they didn’t care about rules, the air thick with the scent of pine and sun-warmed earth. I hadn’t expected the memories to hit me so hard.Alessandro stepped out first, stretching and lifting Gabriel carefully from the backseat. “You okay?” he asked, offering me his usual quiet, steady look.I nodded, brushing my hair behind my ear. “Yeah… Just tired.”That was only half the truth.We hadn't even made it up the steps when I heard Adrian’s voice—too cheerful, too rehearsed.“There they are! You made it.” And then I saw her.Long legs, glossy dark hair, a laugh that s
Sarah P.O.VLife isn't as simple as a fairytale; it has its lighter and darker shades. I used to believe that everything would always have a happy ending. Maybe it was because I was too naïve growing up, but I always thought my life would be like a fairy tale, or at least I hoped it would get better one day.My mom, Sophia, passed away when I was just 5, and a few years later, my father, Neil Darrell, started dating Lisa. Soon, Lisa and her daughter Chloe moved into our house. In the beginning, Lisa was kind to me, but as soon as she married my father, she began showing her true, darker side. Chloe and I were the same age, but Lisa made sure that Chloe received all the attention from both her and my dad.After a few months, I noticed how Dad started to ignore me as he got caught up in his "perfect" new family. Over time, I became just an extra, unwanted family member that no one cared about.My only happy place was with my maternal grandparents, who lived in Italy. We made sure to vis...
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