After talking with Vincent, Annalise’s heart felt heavy. She didn’t know why but the clasp discouraged her immensely. Her eyes were devoid, trying not to show.Forging an unaffected frontage, she went back to focus on her test but pulling her arm, Victoria asked quickly.“Is everything okay? What did Vincent talk about?” She asked hastily but Annalise was not in the mood to talk about it.“Nothing much, Victoria, leave it.”“He came last night too, didn't he?” Her eyes widened in dread when she mentioned it, making her heart race to recall last night.“He just got into a fight with his Father, you know it they are not on good terms. Nothing serious, forget it.” Making a hurried reason, she tried to focus on her book more than her words or him. Biting the inside of her cheek to stop the distress but failed.“Really?”“Yeah. Why are you asking? Who cares what he-”And Victoria finally told her best friend the feelings stacking continuously, growing unbearable over time, “Because I lik
Laughing, he ruffled her hair, making them messy, increasing her frown but it made her blush. She didn’t want to show it and suppressed her feelings. How could she allow herself to melt into his touch after knowing her friend’s feelings? “Okay?” With his charming smile, he got up to leave but she held his wrist, stopping him. Controlling her feelings. “Vincent, listen, umm… I want to ask you something.” “Yeah, what is it?” Swallowing hard, she was distressed, worried what he might think, yet asked for Victoria’s sake. “Do you like any girl around here?” “No. Don’t worry, no one is going to kill you for having the honor of kissing me. It’s only between us.” He smirked, pulling his wrist away, teasing her. “Honor, my ass. It’s not about it. I just wanted to know if there is anyone.” She growled. “Why?” “People talk about us, you know. I didn’t want them, if you will have a girlfriend then we won’t be shipped together at least. I hate how it sounds.” She lied, making a reason to
ANNALISE. PRESENT The moment I held the doorknob, he said what I feared the most to hear coldly, recalling the agonizing mistakes of the past. "Besides, a cheater shouldn't talk about loyalty." He stared heartlessly in my eyes before taunting. "That's what sounds disgusting." My heart broke making me lower my gaze in dismal. I couldn’t bear to stand a moment in his presence anymore after hearing the complaints he buried in his heart. “Yeah… you are right.” I forced my emotions down my throat to lock them inside and walked out of his office. Submerged into sorrow, I went back to my cabin, pushing my hair back, releasing rapid breaths to regain my senses. But, his words were distressing to me, the thought of what extent he intended to break before his resentment dreaded me. He was not going to stop, the fire in his emerald gaze proved it. Pacing around, I held my sides, trying to find a way out of this predicament but to no avail. He wouldn’t stop. Dragging me out from
VINCENT.Ask for my condition once too. Ask what I felt. Ask what I went through without you. But when you never held a prayer for me, how could I expect you to know? And even if you knew, what could it change? Whenever my eyes locked with hers, it stung my heart badly. Words reached the edge of my tongue but after releasing them, they failed to console my heart. No taunts, mocks, complaints could soothe me.But, upholding my facade, I acted proficiently, pretending nothing happened and everything was alright but deep down, I felt empty. Me and Victoria were paying a visit to the construction site of her new office. On the way, I asked casually with my eyes affixed on the road, “Are you happy, Victoria, after seeing Annalise?”“I am. I couldn’t tell you how delighted I am after meeting her.” She grinned, nodding happily which made me smile feebly as well. “Glad to hear it.” I hummed. Her felicity became my ticket to open the sinful thoughts I only imagined.“But, Did you forg
In the evening, Victoria wanted to play the role of a good friend and despite the fact I was more attached with Mrs White, she wanted to see her more.For the sake of old times, I guess.Complying with her request, I took her to Annalise’s place, giving me a golden chance to intimidate Annalise right in her home, in her place.“Oh, Auntie. Please take care of yourself.” Victoria whispered, holding Mrs White’s hands, emitting compassion for her condition.“I am fine, girl. You guys tell me first, how did this beautiful incident happen?” Mrs White asked with a chuckle.I faked a charming smile and held Victoria’s shoulders, “The power of her love.” I whispered, kissing the top of her head.Receiving a glare from Annalise, repulsed at my action but I couldn’t understand why. We all were bad in someone else’s story. I became the evil one in hers. No human was pure and how could I stay sincere with a bond I never had any attachments with? All my emotions were connected at one point- Hers
We were having dinner. I deliberately sat in front of Annalise. Everyone was lost in their talking, unable to notice the smirk I sent in Annalise’s direction which tensed her. Clearing her throat, she looked away, trying not to meet my gaze while eating but seeing her before me invited dark thoughts. The need to steal any sign of tranquility evoked. “Ah, I am so delighted to have all of you here.” Mrs White grinned, delighted to have us all over after a while. “Pleasure is all ours, Mrs White.” Victoria grinned, talking constantly but my mind was elsewhere. I couldn’t hear, nothing else mattered before the woman my eyes were locked upon. “You guys have grown so much. How time changes. I am so happy.” Mr White also added, turning to me. Unwillingly breaking the gaze, I forced a smile and nodded, “Thank you.” Turning back to my food, I moved my foot under the table and touched Annalise’s which made her breath halt. Swallowing hard, she abruptly straightened her back. Crea
Thankfully, the next day was a holiday, I gave my mind some time to regain my composure and lock my room again how it should be and control myself. Sadly, the holiday passed in the blink of an eye and the day where my patience would be tested again came, where I must face the nightmare of my night. But, by each passing second, I was losing myself. My own identity. And to augment the sensations brimming furiously in my body, I saw her talking with Edmond at lunch time. Talking sweetly, laughing with him, sharing a great like we once used to. I didn’t like it. Their closeness, her laugh, her smile, their friendship. None of it. I hate it. I feel possessive over her. I know I hold no rights over her. That is the ONLY thing which had restricted me or else I would never let anyone gaze at her shade. No man could look at her like I do. No one. And how do I look at her? “Shut up. Shut up.” Muttering under my breath, I locked my thoughts. I shouldn’t allow myself to think so fr
THIRD POVPASTHeartbroken, horrified, Annalise tried to convince Vincent for the following days but he refused to look at the person who invaded his privacy behind his back.“Vincent, listen to me, please.” Calling him hopelessly, she rushed to him.She couldn’t lose whatever they had but Vincent refused to listen to any useless justification. He was disgusted. He didn’t want to see her face again.Panting, she tried to grab his arm but he yanked it away, fuming with rage, glaring at her to stop creating a scene anymore.“What is left to listen, Annalise? What do you want to believe after seeing… that?” Growling, he moved back, eyes glistening with immense resentment, unable to forget what happened and give her a chance. “What the hell were you doing?” Hissing, he took a step back, disappointment flashing in his eyes as any explanation was nothing but a lie to him.“It was not me, I swear.” She tried to plead, hands shaking, not knowing how it happened but nothing could revive wh