All Chapters of Divorced before Marriage: The Forbidden Affair: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

"Delaney Duncan..." The calm voice recited the name for the fourth time, running his fingers around the edges of the file containing her credentials which sat on his exotic executive table at his mercy. How interesting.It was another typical 'office' day for him as he busied himself with his schedules for the day. But when he encountered a worthy distraction, he quickly paused to pay attention to it.He smiled at the file he held in hand, satisfaction easing through him. He hadn't lost her totally after all. In fact, he would see her more often than she'd ever imagined because she would get the job she'd applied for on a platter of gold.A wide smile played across his face one more time as he picked up the intercom. "Send an email to Delaney Duncan. She's the most qualified for the job. I'd like to have her interviewed personally. Schedule a meeting immediately." His monotone voice instructed his secretary before dropping the call without waiting for a response.'So, we meet again af

Delaney sat on the couch in the living room, feeling restless and scared. She thought of a thousand things that could go wrong with this decision she had just made. There was no faking it; she was scared of the unknown.Delaney had mastered the art of pretense, putting on a façade of confidence and boldness in public. But this situation was beyond her control. She couldn't simply fake her way out of it. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't shake off the nagging thought that Adonis was a stranger to her. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't help but think he might harm her or do something bad to her.Adonis was a man of few words. Despite his fame and accomplishments, he remained an enigma to those around him. His mysterious nature added to the air of uncertainty surrounding him."Oh, God, how did I end up here?" Delaney whimpered, feeling overwhelmed by the weight of her decision.She remained dressed in her flowery flair gown from earlier, not in the mood for fashion or a

Her eyes welled up as she ran towards the door, trying to unlock it, but it was all futile. The door only opens when Adonis wants it to. "Let me out! I just want to leave, please," She pleaded, tears already streaming down her cheeks. She was scared of the man in front of her. He was different from the Adonis she knew. This man standing here had an expression and aura that suffocated her. He looked scary and unfeeling. She wondered about all the terrible things he could do to her. With long strides, he moved over to where she stood, shaking like a scared child, and grabbed her by her arm. "You think you can run away from me?" His deep blue eyes bore a grim expression. "Sooner than you think, I will make you all mine, Dela."He pulled her to the bed and flung her on it. "I won't harm you, Dela." His voice was low, laced with a hint of sincerity, but Delaney didn't care at that point. Without stress, he held her right hand firmly, cuffing it to the bedboard with the handcuffs he had

His eyes held a certain coldness that paralyzed her. Her blood ran cold, and the thumping of her heart increased. "What are you talking about? You promised you wouldn't hurt him! You promised!" Her eyes welled up, reflecting disappointment and hurt. "I lied, Dela." He moved closer to her. "I really wish you could see through me. I love you so much, and I wish you could feel the same way towards me." A ball of sweat trickled down his temple. 'Gosh! Why am I so nervous around her?' There was a brief silence between them. Delaney took in deep breaths, trying to calm her nerves down. "Adonis, we had a deal, and you can't go back on your words." She held his gaze for a moment. There was a hint of sadness and sincerity in the depths of his eyes. Something that ignited a certain warmth in her. Deep within this cold man, there was something more... A yearning for someone to love, someone to call his own. It was evident in the way he looked at her, but she was in the valley of indecision.

The moderate-sized room held an air of gloom. The whole place felt so different as if she had just found herself there for the first time. The bed served as a cruel reminder of her true reality.Delaney tossed restlessly on the bed, trying so hard to force herself to sleep, but sleep eluded her as Adonis's words kept replaying in her head, "I have fallen helplessly in love with you, Delaney."'Oh, God!' frustration surged through her as she tried to shake off the nagging suggestions her heart kept coming up with.She glanced at the window, and the evening sun cast its warm glow into the room, adding to her restlessness. It was almost time.It's been barely two hours since she came back from his mansion, but she's been unable to shake his thoughts off her mind.Her heart ached each time she remembered how unhappy he looked when it was time for her to leave. His eyes bore a hint of sadness as they peered into the depths of her eyes as if trying to speak to her soul."Thank you for this,