~Aoife~How innocent those glossy brown eyes looked when they were calm, but how did I forget how much pain they have given me in the last few days? I was angry at him for ruining everything I loved, but the way he blamed me for sleeping with others and making assumptions about Caleb hurt me. It broke me more when he knew he was hurting me, but he didn’t stop himself.Why did he want to hurt me? Why did he act like I was responsible for answering him for everything in my life?His words cut into my heart like a knife, but I could feel the pain in his eyes. There is a lot more going on in our minds. I was unsure about him, but his constant apologies for continuous ill-tempered actions didn’t justify it. All I knew was everything he offered shattered me, and when he dragged my mom’s name into this, I slapped him.Yes, I slapped him to make him stop assuming things about me. I wanted to run away from all this. I can’t understand what was going on between Xander and me. The more I tried to
~Xander~There was peace in my heart after going through an emotional upheaval between Aoife and me. Her words echoed in my ears again and again. And there was nothing I could think of to fix the situation. Why did I behave like a selfish brat?What was happening to me? I didn’t have a clue.It could be the first time I was getting constant rejection from a single girl who kept me around her finger, and I was not too fond of the thought of her arrogance affecting me so intensely. Maybe I was not ready to accept the change her presence made in me.I didn’t want to accept that I was falling for her, either. Is this even real because I am not a man that falls in love?A bully who never falls in love. Love binds freedom, and I am a free spirit.Shut it down... I screamed at myself in the hospital and punched the picture on the wall. After the influence of sedatives came down, I woke up.Raph was sitting next to my bed, working on his laptop.“Hey,” I said in a raspy voice.“This time you b
~Aoife~“Aoife, come out,” Clara screamed.“How do I look?” I answered with a nervous tone in my voice.“Super hot, babe. I hope we will find some hotties at the party.” She winked at me.We had tried dozens of dresses and it took four hours to choose the two for us. After shopping, we took our bags and went to grab a quick lunch.After I came home from the hospital, unnecessary stress consumed me. I can’t control things like Caleb’s health and Xander’s unpredictable nature, but when she popped up at my door with a piece of good news, I was excited to get out of the dorm room for a while. She told me about her sister’s engagement with her love of life. She invited me to her sister’s engagement party, and I found this opportunity could be my rescue from my current situation. I accepted her invitation, and here we are shopping around. She insisted I come shopping with her as her sister and mother were busy with ceremony arrangements.According to her, she has a large family, and most mem
~Xander~I am happy for my brother, but the ceremony and the meeting of the families drive me crazy. How could you expect to greet an unknown person with a broad smile and ask them, is everything okay in your life? Is your baby fine? What happened to your son? When are you going to join the family business?Well, let’s see. I don’t have any future plans and I’m sick of all these questions. How’s that for an answer?I am not a social person like my mom and Raphael. They can talk to strangers, but I keep my circle limited to a select group of people. She wanted me to attend the ceremony, otherwise, I would have run from here. I rather enjoy my day with my PlayStation, food, rest, movies, and swimming as I always do.Before the party, my mother opened the invitation for family members to crash at our house while in town for the party. I don’t have a massive family like Zoey’s, but big enough to bug me. Mom was going on and on to me about her whole family and how happy they were to meet ou
~Aoife~It’s hard to know exactly who Xander is to me. One moment he’s the worst, and the next, he behaves like a perfect gentleman. He made me cry, and today he made me blush with just a gaze, telling some hidden story behind those eyes. That was the first time I was not scared of him, and I saw a glimpse of his genuine emotions. Or should I say, the first time I looked closely enough into his glossy brown eyes to see it. Matt was right about him. When he wants to, he can behave like a gentleman. I loved the way he tried to hide my back with my hair. He is protective of his unique way, and I genuinely enjoyed dancing with him. There was something in his touch that gave me chills. Whether I’m willing to accept it, something is going on between us. His protective nature or possessiveness always surprises me.He rolled his eyes when we were disturbed by Zareena, and I felt like she peeled him from my hand. I needed to control these emotions. After all, he’s not mine.With a deep breath,
~Xander~How can I allow her to go out with that guy when she’s drunk?Not possible. I have been watching Zach since the time they first danced together. He was trying to get cozy with her and thought making her drunk would help him get with her quickly. But guess what? I was watching his every move.I followed Aoife and was happy to see her headed towards my room. When she tried to leave to meet back up with him, brought her right back to my room and locked the door behind us. She was screaming and hitting me, but her punches were like a massage on my back.I delicately placed her on the ground. She glared at me and tried to run, but I slipped her again into my arms.“Why did you bring me back in here?” “I want you to stay here with me?” I answered while fixing her hair. She blinked heavy eyes at me.“Why would I want to stay here? I want to go with Zach. Besides, you’re angry at me for something, and I don’t know why.” I cornered her, placing my arms on both sides. “Aoife...”“Are
~Aoife~Something felt nice about my bed today. I was relaxed and everything near me was so cozy and soft.I fluttered my eyes open and adjusted to the morning light. A cool, fresh breeze was coming from somewhere to my right, and a soothing sensation alerted my mind. The feeling of it was not like my dorm, nor did I have white curtains that I noticed were blowing back and forth.I popped my eyes open in pure horror. Not recognizing the surroundings that I was in, I immediately pushed the blanket off my body and jumped out of the bed, terrified to death.This room isn’t mine. Where the hell am I?Slowly, I turned around and scanned the room, confused about where I was.Why is nobody here? The last thing I remembered was that Zach and I discussed him taking me out. But does that mean we spent a night together in a hotel? I noticed that the room was beautiful and luxurious, from the furniture, large windows, a vast bed, to the paintings. It was definitely a hotel room.Oh, shit. What hav
~Xander~This morning was particularly fun for me. Teasing her was my thing. But my ears were desperate to hear my name in her moaning voice. I waited for her for breakfast as mom left for the office. When she came from the stairs in her denim skirt and a royal blue full sleeve off-shoulder top, my mouth dropped open. Her laced sandals covered her feet nicely and that blue sapphire eyed smile had me.“Fuck, I am done,” I whispered to myself, looking at her. Did she even know she was controlling Xander Baston?“Hey.”“Where is everyone?” She looked here and there as I was busy taking in her beauty.“They left,” I answered while gulping down my hot coffee.“Everyone? Meaning your extended family also? Should we go?”“Eat something first.” I said, extending some toast, scrambled eggs, and fruits.She chooses a strawberry to eat. Why the hell does she always tease me? After she finished her first strawberry, she moaned softly, and sucked the juices from her thumb.“Stop it.” I couldn’t res