All Chapters of Forbidden pursuit: Chapter 21 - Chapter 29

The Unexpected VisitIt was an ordinary day at the office. The kind where the hum of the air conditioning and the faint clicking of keyboards blended into the background noise, a rhythm of productivity that almost made you forget the world outside. I sat at my desk, next to Viktor's cabin, typing away at a report I had been working on for the past few hours. The fluorescent lights above flickered every now and then, but the monotony of the task was enough to drown out any distractions.Viktor had been absent for the past two days, and I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of my mind. It was unlike him to take such an extended break without letting anyone know. He was always punctual, always present, always reliable—until now. I had tried calling him several times, but each call went straight to voicemail. A vague sense of concern gnawed at me, but I brushed it off. After all, people needed space sometimes, and maybe Viktor just had something personal to

Kate The week after the confrontation with Caroline was a whirlwind of emotions. Despite my attempts to reach out to Viktor, I found myself running into walls. Every time I tried calling or sending a message, he was either too busy or unresponsive. I knew he was likely overwhelmed with work, but the silence only deepened the pit in my stomach. I felt like I was stuck in limbo, unable to move forward or let go.I kept telling myself that I just needed to give him time—time to process everything, time to figure out where things stood. But each passing day felt like an eternity, and the uncertainty gnawed at me. Was he avoiding me? Was he really too busy? Or had I pushed him too far with my involvement in his life?It wasn’t just the silence from Viktor that weighed on me. It was the constant reminder of Caroline’s accusation that haunted me, that I was somehow the cause of the unraveling of their marriage. But it wasn’t that simple. I didn’t want to be a wedge between them. I never pla

KateThe Gala AftermathThe grand ballroom shimmered with gold and silver. The chandeliers above glittered like diamonds, casting a soft glow over the crowd below. The music was slow, the rhythm a gentle pulse that seemed to carry the weight of the night. I stood near the edge of the crowd, nursing a glass of champagne. It tasted fine, but it wasn’t enough to drown the turmoil swirling inside me.I shouldn’t have come tonight. Every part of me had screamed to stay home, to avoid this spectacle. Yet here I was, staring across the room at Viktor, his broad shoulders set in their usual way, the confidence in his posture undeniable. And there, by his side, was Caroline.The image stung.It was supposed to be just the two of us tonight, wasn’t it? We had made plans—hadn't we? But Viktor always had a way of making promises fade into nothing. And now, there he was, with Caroline laughing at something he had said, their proximity unmistakable. The sight of them together twisted something insi

KateThe day had been fairly ordinary at the office. The usual bustle of meetings, phone calls, and deadlines were enough to keep me focused, but there was an undercurrent of tension I couldn’t quite shake. Viktor, had been particularly difficult to read today. He’s always been someone who wears his emotions on his sleeve, or at least, he used to be. Lately, though, something had changed. There were moments where he would look at me, his gaze lingering for just a little too long, before quickly averting his eyes. It felt as if he was holding something back, something important, but couldn’t find the words to say it.Viktor was usually straightforward, so this sudden withdrawal was strange. I had never seen him like this before, and it made me feel uneasy. It wasn’t just the tension between us, but also the unresolved question about his relationship with Caroline, his wife. They were married, yes, but there was always a certain distance between them when it came to work functions or ca

ViktorViktor finds himself standing on his balcony, gazing at the stars in the dimming evening sky. The view is distant and somewhat cloudy, but the stars still manage to pierce through the murk. There’s an unsettling feeling brewing within him, a sense of separation from his wife Caroline that has been growing for some time now. The relationship between Viktor and Caroline has become increasingly distant, and he has begun to feel like they are leading separate lives. Caroline’s recent attempts to show concern about Viktor’s personal life feel intrusive. Viktor knows that what he does or who he dates should be of no concern to her. However, despite his firm stance, something keeps gnawing at him.Standing near him on the balcony is Kate, with whom Viktor has shared a long and complex connection. She stands, quietly watching the stars, her presence simultaneously comforting and agonizing for Viktor. As Viktor observes Kate from a distance, he can’t help but notice the quiet beauty i