Chapter 5 Eden pov The first thing that came up on my screen was the mail, two mail, the rejection mail and a notice mail. My eyes narrowed as I clicked the mail open. It was hard to keep my mouth closed as my jaw slacked opened. “What the hell is this?” my eyes skimmed through the rest of the mail, this couldn’t be happening. They were speeding up the process, why now? They gave me two months to get things ready and they were ready to close it down by the end the week. “No, no, no, no-” I closes my laptop and paced around my room with my finger between my teeth. “What is happening? Why would they change their mind all of a sudden? Why? Wh-?” It all clicked, slowly but in an order I couldn’t miss. I scrambled back to my desk and re-read the mail once more, something was amiss. I went online to do a quick search and I saw the problem right in front of me. “…..the company has been purchased by city’s billionaire and owner of Andro Corp- that piece of sh-” of course he would do thi
Chapter 6Eden POVIt was Sunday and I haven’t heard anything from both my father and Percy. I rolled to my side on the bed with my hands clutched in my fingers. “What’s taking you guys so long?” I muttered in annoyance as I placed the device down giving it a bit of breathing space. I fall on my back again and started at the ceiling, the smooth white surface stared back at me, it would look great if it had a bit of color, I thought. My phone dinged and with the speed of light I reached for it and got up on my feet when I saw that it was a mail. With no hesitation I clicked it opened and stared at it. It was from Percy. I didn’t get to scroll when my phone began to ring.An unknown number flashed across my screen making me frown, I contemplated picking when it ended and a message came in.Pick up. It read. My frown deepened again and in few seconds my phone began to read again. Not wanting to look so desperate, I waited, counting to four before I pressed on the green button.“Stalling
Chapter 7 Eden pov A makeover? I leaned forward trying to read the name of the building we stopped in front of a huge glass building with cursive letters which read ‘Extraordinary’. Great. He brought me to a beauty salon. “You should’ve told me ahead of time and I would’ve gotten ready-” I turned to him. “In my house, by myself.” “Would you have really? Tell me Eden, if I had called you earlier and you supposedly picked my call and I told you to clean up, dress nice and meet up with me?” his brows rose in judgement and a smug smile spread on his face. He could see the answer written on my face. Of course not. “Whatever- so what do I get to do?” I asked leaning back in the seat. “You go in and get your thing done.” He said. “You make it sound so easy.” I grumbled folding my hands across my chest. “It is E, it’s not rocket science.” He stated like I was a middle schooler. “My name is Eden not E,” I corrected him, he should know that we were still enemies and not friends, even ac
Chapter 8Livid. When the car stopped in front of A&M’s and the valet opened the door, I was ready to throw daggers at Percy Alexandro’s head without blinking. The valet smiled at me but I was to engrossed with skinning the man I was meant to be tied to.“Miss Maverick?” I turned as I entered the building, a man in charred black suit stood with his hands by his side. “We’ve been expecting you, right this way please.” He directed leading me up to a private floor at the top of the building. Just as expected when the doors opened, I was greeted with an almost empty space, the interior was everything minimal yet sophisticated. The only table that was occupied was situated down the south far away from the windows.“Thank you.” I said to the man and walked further into restaurant. Father had a clear view of me while the man I plan on killing later was had his back facing me. Percy didn’t bother to look as my heels announced my arrival, it wasn’t new. It was expected and yet his body was te
Chapter 9Percy PovRaspberry. She smelled like raspberry. I could taste the saltiness from the salmon she had eaten earlier. But it didn’t matter right now, what mattered was that I had her where I wanted. “Sign the papers okay?” I repeated looking her in the eye waiting for a response. All she did was nod while swallowing, good. My lips spread in a small smile but instead of pulling away I leaned forward to where her ear was and with a soft tug my teeth grabbed the bare skin.My grip on her arms slackened and she held on to my shoulders like the only support she had. Her fingers spread across the bulk of my shoulders and her soft palms are soothing with just a simple innocent touch. “Percy-“ she whispered, her voice calm and on the verge of breaking. My eyes moved to her face where I met her eyes, she clamped them shut for a while, trying to hold herself together.“Yes?” I answered waiting for her.“Get the fuck away from me.” It was low yet firm and true. With a low chuckle my ha
Chapter TenEden PovHis penthouse was massive, the interior was dark and gloomy, no surprise there. He walked in and the lights came on, it was a mix of black and dark blue with some Grey. The space was calm and lonely.“You stay here alone?” I asked as I walked further taking in the environment.“You don’t see anyone else do you?” He answered walking further into the room. He walked towards the window which parted as he closed in. It was so unreal, after mom and dad separated, we stayed in a less fancy space which fit in our style.This was spectacular, he was a billionaire no wonder he could afford an exclusive space like this.“So what happens? I’m here now, legally tied to you. I’m tired and need to sleep-““You can take any of the rooms upstairs.” He interrupted me as he paced towards the counter to grab a drink. Ice in a stunt glass and from the looks of it, a whiskey.“You’re drinking?” I asked and he paused his fingers rolling over the tip of the glass.“After the chaotic day
Chapter 11Eden povRing.Ring.Ring. The noise continued interrupting my sleep, blindly I reached for the device but was greeted with a cold surface. My eyes peeked open slowly bringing the bedside table into view, I reached for my phone and turned off the alarm. It was six, I needed to get ready for my morning run. “Arg-” I cried as I dragged myself out of bed. Something was off as I stood in front of the mirror staring at my reflection. My hair was a mess and my face was not exactly pretty. My lips- My eyes widened in realization. Last night. Percy was here and we- we- “Please no.” I groaned and rushed out of my room. I had to be sure. Standing in the middle of the hallway I glanced from one door to another trying to figure out which was Percy’s room. A sound from behind the door at the end of the hallway caught my attention.“Bingo.” I mouthed to myself. Now that I was in front of the doors I knocked hard.“Percy!” I shouted in urgency. No response and I tried again. “Percy-
Chapter 12Percy povI didn’t hear from Eden for the rest of the day, even with the tabs I’ve kept on her mothers company I’ve received no new report from my informant. Was she bluffing about the company? Or is she actually doing something concerning it. I tapped my pen on the table in a horrid rhythm.“If you’re not interested in what I have to say you should just say so.” Zachary, my best friend stated playing with the golden strand of his hair.“Sorry man, I just have a lot on my mind.” I answered in all sincerity rubbing my forehead. “Does this have anything to do with the hot woman you were seen with last night?” he beamed leaning forward with his eyes focused on me. “How-” I inquired.“You’re not a poor person Pierce. People with cameras are interested in you, they won’t keep shut once they find something juicy.” Zachary,, my best friend said brushing his light brown hair back. He was right, I was a billionaire my life wasn’t so private especially to desperate photographers.“