All Chapters of ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

~Abigail~I walked through the front door of the mansion with a grin I couldn’t wipe off my face. It felt good. It felt so good. Every step I took, every breath I took, I could still feel the rush of standing up to Lucas. For the first time in what felt like forever, I felt like I had control. I had done something.I kicked off my shoes and tossed my coat onto the couch. Without even thinking about it, I headed straight for the kitchen, reaching for the bottle of wine I had been saving for a moment just like this.“Damn, I really showed him,” I muttered to myself, twisting the cap off the bottle. The wine poured into my glass with a satisfying splash, the deep red color catching the light as I raised it to my lips.It had been a long day. And I deserved this.I took a long sip, letting the warm buzz of alcohol spread through me, calming the tension that had been building up in my body for days. I closed my eyes and leaned back against the counter, a smug smile playing on my lips. The

~Abigail~The ride was silent.I didn’t know why I thought anything would change when I got into the car. My mind was swirling, and my body felt like it was in a fog. The only thing I could focus on was the dull ache in my hand, still pulsating from when I slammed it onto the table. I stared out of the window, the dark streets flashing by, the occasional streetlight casting fleeting shadows that matched the thoughts running through my head.Ryan. That conversation. The way he always seemed to have this ability to twist the knife just when I thought I could breathe again.It wasn’t just his words, either—it was the way he looked at me. Like I was some object for his amusement. Like he had a right to comment on my life and my choices. But the truth was, I wasn’t even sure if it was just him anymore. It was also the anger inside of me, the frustration that had been building up for months. I could feel it simmering beneath the surface, like a pot about to boil over. And tonight, it had.Y

~Lucas~Lola followed closely behind as we walked to my office, I sat down, and I noticed her eyes were everywhere, I could see the questions in her eyes but I avoided her gaze, I kept my gaze fixed on the screen of my computer, fingers hovering over the keys. “What are you doing here, Lola?”Her voice was light, almost playful. “Missed you,” she said simply, walking towards me. She didn’t ask for permission, never did, and that was one of the things that always pissed me off about her. But before I could respond, she was already sitting across from me, looking around my office, her eyes scanning the walls and the few small changes I’d made recently. It wasn’t much, just a new piece of art and a couple of new books on the shelf but it was enough to get her attention.“You’re looking different,” she remarked, eyes lingering on the artwork. “I never thought you’d have this kind of taste.”I didn’t respond to that.“I love the way you look serious while working, it’s always something tha

Lucas I could not understand why I was in such turmoil over Abigail finding out that I had been found in a compromising position in my office. I mean, this was my office and I could do anything I wanted exactly how I wanted it.I remained inside there for a few minutes as I gave Lola some time to walk away while I tried to figure out exactly what I would be telling Abigail right now. I mean, I had to exert dominance one way or another.Hence, I walked out ignoring the urge to ask Ray to fetch her. She was seated on her seat. Obviously trying to focus. I noticed how the staff quietened down the moment I entered into the area and tried to make it seem as though they were focusing on their respective jobs."Abigail, my office now." I thundered and quickly turned away to my office.I resisted the urge to turn and see her shiver or anything as I went straight to my office. I sat down and turned to find she was not right behind me.I furrowed my brows as I waited. A few seconds later she e

Abby The moment the car pulled in front of the restaurant, I started dashing inside."Hey lady, my money!" The driver yelled after me.Oh shoot!I turned back to him as I made a few paces close."Please,. I really need to get something. You'll be taking me back to my office. Could you wait?" I asked him.He looked for a moment and then shrugged his shoulders. I mean, anything for his extra funds.I ran inside just as another lady whom I did not recognise was leaving the line. I went up ahead."What do you think you're doing, lady?" The man in front demanded."I'm really sorry but I was in this line earlier." I said, panting as I could not even catch my own breath.Someone in the back chuckled."Yeah, right. And I was on the cover of Forbes magazine. Get in the back or see if any of them other willes willing to trade sides with you." He said to me,"No, I'm serious. I was here earlier. I just left to go pick up this package and then returned. The guy behind me was tall and long haired