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CHAPTER 1
Mine to Lose/M. Larae
Athena's POVI have to be constantly obsessed with something, whether it's a person, a tv show, music or a book otherwise I feel no drive to live. Honestly it keeps me going.Today is one of those days, I feel no drive to live not that I want to die. I just don't feel any motivation to be alive.I turned 18 today. It's something to be excited about. I woke up excited. But my mood just went from a 100 to a 5 in a space of 5 minutes.I spent the first part of my day with my friends celebrating, and now here I am outside Nicky's beach house alone and cold wondering how everything went downhill.I might sound insane saying this but I have in love with Nicholas since first grade when he asked me for my KitKat during recess.I wasn't allowed to date during high school my dad being the overprotective dad that he is but that didn't stop me from having a secret relationship with Nicky.Oh and by the way our famlies hate each other, so definately a secret relationship.He has been my best frien
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-08-29CHAPTER 2
Mine to Lose/M. Larae
5 YEARS LATER....Athena's POVAlot of 23 year olds like me don't know what to do with their lives and I think that's okay, 23 is still very young. My parents though, seem to judge me on it which is why immediately after I graduated from college and after my masters over a year ago I ran away to Europe. On the pretense working with my aunt on various charitable and NGOs she works with, I did work a little but also spent most of my time traveling. My Aunt Iris is my Father's step sister. But now I'm back. On the request of my father. "Athena," he said my name sternly when I received his call almost 2 months ago. "When are you coming back home? Haven't you spent enough time gallivanting around Europe and spending my money." It's his money when I'm doing something he doesn't approve but if it's something he approves it's our money, 'my legacy' he calls it. Also I got a huge sizable trust from grandfather which i won't be able to access till I turn 25 which I can't wait to access so I
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-08-29CHAPTER 3
Mine to Lose/M. Larae
Athena's POVWe're in the water it's cold. He has his arms wrapped around me though, I feel so safe with him. He is touching me. I want his fingers everywhere. The space between my legs throbs, I want him touching me there."Touch me," I begged him. My fantasy was interrupted by the buzz of my alarm on my bedside table. Another dream about my mystery guy, apparently I have those all the time now. It's been 5 years, why can't I forget about him, I need to forget about him.Having an erotic dream about a mystery guy from 5 years ago was about the stupidest, most embarrassing, and confusing thing that had ever happened to me. But the impression of the dream, the heat and darkness and clutch-and-slide, lingered in the corner of my mind. It was the first time I'd ever been sexually attracted to a man I didn't know. How was that possible? But here I was, lusting after a stranger. I get up grudgingly to get ready for work."So, what are your plans for this weekend?" Jess my friend asks.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-08-29CHAPTER 4
Mine to Lose/M. Larae
Athena's POVI'm going on a date with Nick today. You know the excitement of going on a date with a guy you like, all giddy and nervous? Well, I don't feel anything. If anything, I feel like cancelling, why the hell do I feel like I'm torturing myself.Jess is here watching me put on makeup. "Promise me you'll have sex tonight." She says and I roll my eyes at her. "I'm not promising anything." I say. "I don't even know where he's taking me or what we're doing." I add and it's her turn to roll her eyes. "Excuses excuses, at least have fun tonight, Tee." She says. "You used to be fun." She adds and that stings a little, but I don't say anything to her. I pull out a mid thigh skirt and a crop top to wear. Nick had not specified what we're doing so I'm going for a more casual look. When I'm fully dressed I stare myself in the mirror, I look hot, beautiful but my eyes there's something in them that I don't recognize. Maybe sadness or something. I take a deep breath at the same time a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-03CHAPTER 5
Mine to Lose/M. Larae
Athena's POVI couldn’t sleep all night. Cassian was all I could think about. His name is Cassian. Cassian. The memory of our encounter on the staircase kept replaying in my mind, each moment vivid and intense. I found myself tossing and turning, unable to escape the thoughts of him. And when I finally fell asleep, I dream about that night from 5 years ago. He is holding me tight, we are entwined in an embrace his touch, his kisses, the way everything felt so serendipitous, and the connection we shared.The next morning as early as 7 am I was out the door, I had debated whether to go back to the art show venue. I had googled and found out the loft belonged to the Covington’s so I could probably find Cassian there. But I had made up my mind, I needed to see him to talk, I had so many questions.So, I dressed up in my favorite short grey dress, that looked so good on me enunciating my female body features pairing it with my favorite power high heels for confidence. My chestnut blonde wa
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-03CHAPTER 6
Mine to Lose/M. Larae
Athena's POVThe good thing about being the boss is that you have people working for you, all you must do to fulfil your primary responsibilities which just includes making major corporate decisions, driving the workforce and resources of a company toward strategic goals. So, I should be relaxing right? But no, taking over Castell empire on day entails a lot.Owning a big conglomerate is different, as a parent company that owns a series of diversified, bigger, medium, and smaller companies. I have to learn about every department, every single subsidiary under Castell. Which includes meetings and meetings back-to-back. Today I’m meeting with directors of only the top subsidiaries under the Pharma umbrella, they’re just giving me a review of their field currently.The first two meetings I had went by fast, just a run through of the business from old men who all looked at me like they wanted to undress me and eat me rather than explain their profits to a little girl. But knowing who I wa
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-04CHAPTER 7
Mine to Lose/M. Larae
Athena's POVHe walks to me around my office table so we are close.“What are you doing here?” I asked trying to sound as composed as possible.“You ran away as quickly as you could this morning. I needed to see you.” He explained.“Cassian you can’t be here.” Isay breathing avoiding his eyes.“Why not?” He asked his eyes travel over my face, land on my mouth. His breathing is shallow and so is mine. I want him to kiss me. I want it more than I’ve ever wanted anything. The realization hits all at once, shocking, and terrifying, I have never felt anything like this before.“Why not?” He asks again when I didn’t say anything. “Because of Nick? You kissed me back this morning.” He said again like he couldn’t believe I kissed him back.“Its not because of nick only, my father. He would freak out if he knew you were here.” I said.“Oh, right the Covington Castell rivalry. I don’t care about that, and something tells you don’t care too Athena.” He said and he was right I really
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-04CHAPTER 8
Mine to Lose/M. Larae
Athena' POVAfter work and my meetings. I don’t return my father’s call or even my mom’s, instead I have Harold my personal chauffeur drives me home, to my parent’s place. The house where I grew up. I take deep breathes practicing the breathing technique I learned in therapy to remain calm and composed. Because my parents always have a way of getting to me.I’m met at the foyer by the house manager Melinda, someone who has been in the family since I was little. She basically raised me.“Miss Athena, I didn’t know you were coming. I could have made you your favourites, you look so skinny. Have you been eating?” Melinda asked with concern lacing over her word.“Mel I’m fine and don’t worry about me I’ve been eating, I’m probably skinny because I miss your cooking you know nothing measure up to that.” I say and she smiles brightly.“Where are they?” I ask referring to parents.“Mrs Castellanos is upstairs getting ready for dinner and your father is in his study.” Melinda says.“Okay than
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-05CHAPTER 9
Mine to Lose/M. Larae
Athena's POVI wake up with my mind scattered, having barely slept, and I really don’t want to deal with anyone today. I call my P.A., Pamela, and ask her to reschedule all my meetings for tomorrow. I’m taking the day off. My father might not be pleased about it, but at this point, I don’t care. For once, I want to be a regular 23-year-old—spend the day with my friends, relax, and do whatever it is that 23-year-olds do.I text my friend Jess letting her know I have a free day so we can hang out. I also reply to Nick, asking if we can meet up to talk. I plan to be clear with him about where I stand, letting him know that I’m only interested in a friendship and nothing more.I debate on whether to text Cassian back, yesterday I gave in and liked the picture of the painting he sent me. But I still unresolved thoughts about us, I don’t know much about him, yet we’ve had sex with him twice. I wasn’t proud of myself, I never imagined I’d get involved with a stranger like this.Jess is more
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-05CHAPTER 10
Mine to Lose/M. Larae
Athena's POVI hated the way Cassian looked at me when he saw me with Nick; he looked at me like I had pierced his heart with a sharp object. I understand how it must have looked, as if I were on a date with Nick, and I don’t blame him for feeling hurt. I wanted desperately to explain that I was with Nick only to end things.When I got home, I tried calling Cassian, but he didn’t answer. I considered going to see him but decided against it, unsure if he’d be at his studio and not knowing where he lived. Instead, the next morning, I stopped by the art studio before heading to work.I’m greeted by the striking curly haired woman that had let me in the other day. She was staring at me the same she did the other day, like she couldn’t it was me, like she was seeing a ghost.“Hi.” I said feeling completely awkward.“Hi, oh my God. I was staring, I’m so sorry.” She said apologizing profusely. “I just can’t believe you’re real.” She adds smiling nervously.“Real?” I asked now confused by her
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-09-06
