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AIDEN6/7THURSDAYIt's the eve of the deadline. The previous few days went calmly. My father presented keynotes with his signature quote, “I can’t leave this entirely up to you, or you might screw it up.”He’s right. Never assumed I’d say it, but I might blow this thing up. Not for the reasons you think. I could, if I wanted to, destroy her. Come against all their shortcomings.Use our strengths to commandeer. But I didn’t want those. I wished to defend myself as she tilted against her car, pointed out that I was there for her. That I saw her. All of her that night, but I left because I was trying to find a solution. It flopped.Harold demanded nothing. He felt outraged that I walked out mid-conversation and insisted that I focus on winning instead of undoing anything.I tried. I unboxed my father’s notes, but they were brutal. Speaking against their HR policy and the lawsuits filed against them. That was just the beginning. I couldn’t do it.I kept all the files back in the box, paus
last updateLast Updated : 2023-07-31
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LAYLA FRIDAY 7/7 His touch is greedy, his restraint on my waist is indigent. Fingers burrow into my skin as he delicately slips a hand away to cup the back of my head. He angles it to meet his mouth. I gasped, and his tongue drove into mine, deepening the kiss further. “God, what are you doing to me?” His other hand leaves my waist, head ducked as he buries it in my bared cleavages. He teases first, then sucks until he reaches my nipples. “Aiden. Your father might come in. Someone could see.” He jerked away, his grunt filling the room. He glanced around, our eyes meeting the camera. “There’s a camera there. We’re going..." He flipped his finger over my lips. I went mute. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out his phone and dialed a number. His finger rested against my lips, and I sighed. “Hey, could you kill the conference room footage for the next hour and delete the recordings for the last ten minutes? Thanks." He wavered for feedback, then d
last updateLast Updated : 2023-08-02
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LAYLA7/7FRIDAY“It’s a little late. Don’t you think we should get going?"He pried around, checking the table where my phone was still seated, then the entire room. His hands slid on each side of my shoulders, and he squeezed. The weight lifted off my shoulders is surprising.In the meantime, let's pretend the world out there isn't constantly fighting to end each other. Let’s assume it’s just the two of us, and no one exists.”“Mmm”I swept my eyes, reaching into his hair and sinking my fingers into them.“This is nice.”****“You’re taking Harold’s proposal.”He buttons his shirt, flattening the sleeve lines toremove wrinkles.“We don’t know if he’ll say yes. Best case, he called your father, and they made an arrangement.”“We talk about my father a lot. Do you have a crush on him, love?”I cringed as the words left his mouth, flipping him the finger shortly after.“Stop worrying about my father and consider this new opportunity. Works schedule and all.”“How will you handle him? I
last updateLast Updated : 2023-08-04
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LAYLAMONDAYSomeone pushed the front door twenty minutes after we ended the call. What happened to knocking these days?I jiggle underneath the covers, goosebumps surging. I changed my work clothes just now.I puckered my eyes as I thought about whether to check on the person in shorts and a baggy shirt.It's Aiden. It had to be him."Layla."He bawls, footsteps approaching. I hold on to the sheets."Layla."His tone is softer near my bedroom door. I recoiled, moving my lips, but no words came out."My love."He taps twice."Can I come in?"I nod my head, knowing he isn't able to see inside."I can wait here. Just let me know you're okay."I stretch and pull my cell towards myself."It's open."I text, and the door creaks immediately.I clutch the cell, covering my eyes, as a whiff of his scent startles me."What's wrong?"Silence."Cramps?"He murmured. I jerked my head."Where do you need me?"Everywhere. It's a terrifying thought.Sighing, I hear his shoes hit the ground, the bed r
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LAYLA MONDAY“You can’t be serious.”I didn’t quit nodding, undoing the ponytail I made so I could keep the band on my wrist, maybe I could tie a vein so hard, the blood stops flowing, and I die. Yeah, that’s sure to fix a lot of my problems. “I am.”“When was this?”I double-tapped the screen. The time stamp read a little after seven pm. “I don’t know. Three hours give or take.”“And what have you been doing the whole time?”I brought my knees up to my chest.“Rocking my body like this on the bed. I got up half an hour ago to search for alcohol, but I’m out. Then I realized I don’t want to drink alone, so I’d like it if you’d join me.”I sniffled. “So your life just virtually imploded over the past seven days. You went from wedding to realizing you and Aiden were across each other from enemy lines, then he swopped in with a reverse uno, fucked you on the table, that was hot by the way, your father who’s a dick, apologies since he birthed you and all, Aiden and you cuddle and he
last updateLast Updated : 2023-08-07
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AIDEN MONDAY I’m like a patient healing from an accident. I lost my memory for a second. Everything became hazy, and I knew something was missing. A part of the puzzle, even though the piece looks whole, that tiny part makes the picture perfect. Freya Greyson. There’s a shriek in my head. The blank spaces are ink filled; the blurry lines are perfect when I blink my lids one time. You meet all kinds of people; investors, entrepreneurs, and social climbers. Everyone fits into a category in my mind. All except two. Layla Dean. Now Freya Greyson. Doctors say your mind blocks things that hurt too much. Like amnesia caused by severe depression or death. It’s why our minds erase their voices and faces because it damaged us too much, and the only way to ease the pain was to forget. It’s why the farther away you are from people, the lesser effect they had because it’s easier to focus on people when they’re right in front of you. “Addie.” “Don’t.” I warned. My fingers ached from my tigh
last updateLast Updated : 2023-08-11
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LAYLA MONDAY “Answer it.” “Freya. I don’t…” “Yes, you do. Incubus. A clever way to hide his contact.” “I wasn’t trying.” She didn’t quit blinking. What I assumed were tears behind her lids. A split second ago, we were still on the ground, Freya weeping in my arms, relentlessly. Until she wasn’t. My phone disrupted the balance, ringing in my bag, and when I retrieved it, Aiden’s contact flashed across the screen. I didn’t need to say it. My guilty eyes gave me away. She crawled and jerked apart from me, a screech leaving her lips. “Go on.” She urged, her tone breaking further. “I’m hanging up. He’s not important now. I want us to be okay. That’s what matters.” “No. I need you to pick it up. I want to hear what he says.” “Go on.” The call would end soon, so I hit answer and brought it to my ears. “Layla.” My chest constricts, and I lower a wince that slips out. I chose to ignore how dejected his tone sounded because if I dwell on that, I go back to where we started. And I
last updateLast Updated : 2023-08-12
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AIDEN TUESDAY I passed out. Any indication was the cold texture of my couch and my head pressed against it. Facing the ceiling, I batted my lashes, took deep breaths then sprung off the couch. I overestimate my metabolism. That was too quick. My head thumped, and I groaned and bumped against the back of the chair. “Fuck me.”My vision turned blurry and I hit the couch and closed my eyes, exhaling and clamping my hand down on the sides. “Let’s try that again.”Grunting, I picked myself off and then balanced on the ground before relinquishing the couch.“Good work.”I say to no one in particular. No one at all since my apartment is void of any living being. The urge to lay back down on the couch, sleep the hangover. It’s soft, my bed Is better, but it could work. I jerk my head and push the thoughts down. Wallowing is fine, but only for a day. Self-pity wasn’t my forte. Fighting back was. I’ll start with my father. It’s best I paid him a little visit. ****“Son.”He’s mastered
last updateLast Updated : 2023-08-15
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LAYLAMy office was enormous. Vast enough to hold a meeting, I could pace around during a dilemma, yet it felt like the walls were crumbling—No their sizes didn’t change, it seemed like they were shifting. Closing in on me.I covered the sides of my ears, shaking my head and pleading with the voices in my head to quiet down. I pray they listen. I cowered at the edge of my seat. My knee buckled to my face as the sobs came raking through my body. Each one caused a violent surge, jerking my entire being. They felt custom-made, tailored for this situation, fitting it perfectly.He said goodbye. I wanted him to leave. The end of the era, as we agreed. Why does it hurt? Why can’t I fucking breathe in this button-up shirt? I take off the first two buttons and heave a sigh. Nothing.I get off the floor and clutch the desk, a dizzy spell whipping my balance.It’s great. Everything is fine and everyone is happy. I wanted it. I needed it. Why am I concerned?Get a fucking grip. My nails threatene
last updateLast Updated : 2023-08-19
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FREYA “You’re bitter.” He points out, ambling aside while I stride violently inside. “No shit. Where’s the bar?” He nudges to the end of the room, hands tucked away, a mocking smirk smearing the corners of his face. Grunting, I keep walking until I reach my destination, hiking my toes to grab a bottle from the top. “Meeting with Aiden faltered?” I pop the cork and gulp directly from the bottle. Of course, he knew I had met Aiden. “I keep a close watch on all my assets.” Scoffing, I disposed the rest of it down the drain, wiping my mouth with the back of my palm before heading to where he stood. “Asset? That’s cute.” I slurred, my words burning at the tip of my tongue, mixing with the alcohol. “Did he say something to hurt your feelings? I apologize.” Ticking his tongue in bland mockery, I balled my fists and held back an urge to smack him. “What’s your end game? We’ve met. In the flesh. Why did you involve me?” His eyes slowly took me in. Drawing from the top of my head,
last updateLast Updated : 2023-08-20
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