All Chapters of It Started With The Hickeys: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Clad in white tailored shorts paired with the same color-haltered strappy backless top and a stiletto, Skye Monticello makes her way to the bar counter. "One glass of martini please" Her soft smile was rewarded by a polite yet admiring one from the bartender. "You're new here" He starts a conversation while preparing her drinks. "Yes, and I'm excited about the new experience" Her charming smile bring out the little dimples beside her lips. But her best asset is her monolid eyes that disappear whenever she smiles or laughs. Usual for having an Asian mother. "Enjoy" With a lingering smile, the bartender carefully serve her drink. "Thank you" Her face brightens seeing the luscious liquid inside a delicate glass. Taking a sip, her smile widens while she locks gazes with the bartender. Who in return smiles at her upon seeing her satisfied smile. "Enjoy" He mumbles before turning to another customer who took his spot two seats apart from her. With a charming smile, she carefully rais

Despite giving her a fright of possible forced marriage because of the hickies she gave him, they still manage to finish their second round. Exhausted and satiated, they fell asleep and it was before dawn that she starts to stir. Disoriented and pained, she tries to focus. Then, the memories of last night came rushing. And despite the discomfort she feels, a sleepy smile graces her lips. It was the best night of her life. A night she will never forget. Taking a deep breath, her nostrils were filled with the masculine scent of the naked figure next to her. It's another new for her, experiencing waking up with a man. And she's liking it. She admit it or not, it brought warmth to her heart. As much as she wanted to continue to be enveloped in his strong arms, she forces herself to wake up. She needs to leave.Ever so slowly, she carefully removes the arms wrapped around her. And when she thought she was successful, she cautiously eases away from him to get off the bed. "Where are you

It's been a couple of months and she had settled down in a decent size apartment. Just a few blocks away from her work. Finding a job is not a difficult task for her. With her exemplary credentials, any company would certainly hire her. She has a usual morning, she wakes up early, did her little workout, took a shower, and prepared her breakfast. But aside from what she normally does, she did one exception earlier. And although she has been convincing herself it's unnecessary, her gut feeling won. "Shit" Closing her eyes, she gently rubs her face while heaving a deep sigh. Still hoping it's just a dream. "This should be a dream" She frustratedly whispers while massaging her nape. And before opening her eyes, she takes a very deep breath to calm her nerves. But no matter how many times she closes and opens her eyes, she was still met with the same outcome. "Two lines" She weakly whispers. Hopeless that it will still change after the nth time she checks it. "Why now?" Sobs rock

"CEO Xander Voulker Wright"The name resounded like an omen in Skye's ears as she stiffen on her spot. Like what she did five years ago, she wanted to turn around and flee. But it's too late. Xander Wright is already walking closer and for a fleeting moment, their gazes met. Her thundering heart muffled all noise around the room. All she could hear is the incoming footsteps together with a hard pounding inside her chest. His presence is suffocating. She can't breathe. If someone noticed her pale hands tightly clutching her purse, she no longer care. He is scanning the crowd and she almost fainted when their eyes met. But it was so fleeting. His eyes continue to wander while she was left quite baffled. She continues to watch him but all she could see is an inscrutable facet. Divulging nothing of what's in his mind. He passed by her side like she is just another spectator among the crowd. Then, the realization struck her. He didn't recognize her.Relief washed over her but a nag

"Pardon us, Miss Monticello but you're going directly to CEO Wright's suite" The man is polite but his words immensely made her uneasy. It never occurred to her that Xander will do such a thing to ensure her complaisance. Had he read her mind?Just earlier, she was ready to change her mind. But with the two men Xander sent, she doesn't think she can even take a step away from the elevator. Keeping her silence, she watches the floor indicator as it ascends its way up. Up to the penthouse. Until they reached the topmost floor, she hasn't thought of anything to solve her predicament. The door opens and the two men step aside while holding the door for her. "This way, Miss Monticello" One of them gestures for her to step outside but she remains unmoving. Her eyes are on the empty hallway ahead. How long has she been standing in the middle of the elevator, she hasn't kept track of time. But the two men remain on their spot, patiently waiting for her to come out. And looking at their