Charlotte Hayes’ POVOur bodies collided, feeling each other's skin, in the hot and sweaty atmosphere. We could still feel the soft brush of each other's lips and the warmth of our eyes in the bright room. Our kisses were tender, and our fingers were intertwined. Our heartbeats were audible in this silent room, despite the fact that there was no sound."Do you have condoms?" I inquired, my gaze seductive. "You never fail to amaze me," he exclaimed. I laughed when I heard his amusing remarks. He narrowed his gaze on my eyes and said, "We don't need c-" At that moment, our conversation was cut short by a loud ring from Damien's pocket on his left side. "Aren't you going to take the call?" I asked, tilting my head."D*mn it," Damien said, his face irritated, as if he had no choice but to accept the call. "Sorry about that," he said, looking at me apologetically as he took the call from his phone. "Hello?" he asked. He turned to face me after listening and said, "Yes... okay. Yeah, I'll b
Damien Yves Étienne’s POVThe Ophidians are the most dangerous and mysterious mafia clan. According to their name, the group is made up of snakes that will slowly wrap themselves around you, choking you until they devour you. And I am their ruthless and vicious leader, Python, who is also a bit of a loner who has no friends or relationships. I'm always alone because my life is too difficult and my heart is too heavy to ever let anyone in.I've never shown mercy to anyone in my life. But then... It was a quiet and peaceful night. The wind blew gently against me, the trees swayed from side to side, and birds twittered. Then, out of nowhere, I came across a large brown box on my way to my neighborhood. I decided to open the box because I was curious. There was a kitten inside who was wary of me. It is covered in bruises, cuts, and scratches. At first glance, it appeared to have been abused. "Come kitty, kitty," I said as I took the small white cat into my arms, tears welling up in its bl
Charlotte Hayes’ POV That night was scorching. I awoke the next morning to the sound of people mumbling outside the room. I discovered myself naked on a soft, white queen-sized bed. "Is this his room? " I asked, rubbing my swollen eyes from crying the night before. His room is minimalist, but it exudes a luxurious vibe; one that only the wealthy have. A massive chandelier illuminated the entire room. The floor was smooth marble, and the walls were covered in professional paintings. Not to mention that there were clothes all over the magnificent floor as a result of what happened the day before. "His house is quite large... like a mansion." I got up, covering my body with the sheets, and began to walk around because I was curious, when the door to the room suddenly opened. "Shoot," Luca, Damien's righthand man, said as he gripped the doorknob. My face flushed with embarrassment as I screamed while only holding on to the sheets. It was then that loud running steps were heard. Damien, j
Charlotte Hayes’ POVMy mind was racing with questions. But I can't be afraid in front of this man. "Who knows?" I said, still smiling. I chuckled, causing Luca to smile slightly. He looked at me for a split second before bowing and said elegantly, "Well then. Milady, follow me." We were walking down the spacious hallways, greeted by various paintings as we passed."Does Damien like paintings? " I inquired, coming to a halt in front of a massive painting depicting a dramatic scene of an angel smiling under the tree. I couldn't take my gaze away from it because it seemed so magical. “Oh. Mr. Etienne drew that himself," Luca replied, filling me with awe. It's quite surprising to learn that he can draw so well. "This way, milady," Luca said, turning to the left side of the corridor as I followed him from behind. "By the way... I know this seems strange, but I've always wondered why you guys call me 'Milady.' Is there a reason for that? " I inquired, keeping up with Luca's pace."Milady
Damien Yves Etienne’s POVCharlotte's hair was being blown by a gentle breeze. She was beaming under the large oak tree that provided shade from the harsh sunlight. I could easily have misidentified her as an angel sent from above at that point. My heart fluttered at that moment, as cringe-worthy as it may sound."I've seen this scenario before," I mumbled, "but I can't remember where I saw it." I shook my head to avoid drowning in confusion. As I approached her, I smiled and removed the confusion from my eyes. "There you are," Charlotte exclaimed, stunned for a split second before greeting me with a warm smile. "You're here," she said as she fixed her hair, closing her eyes.Her lips were slightly parted, revealing her adorable dimples. I laughed lightly as the butterflies in my stomach did somersaults I couldn't quite figure out. I felt like I'd just won my first battle. "I knew I'd find you here," she chuckles as she hears my remarks. Surprisingly, this place and this exact scenari
Jake Hayes' POVBecause Charlotte's annoying face wasn't there, I decided to enjoy the chilly night of yesterday. However, it also has a strange feeling. because she has always supported me. It feels very strange to witness her shadow vanish. But it's okay. After all, I have someone else to embrace me.That's what I initially believed, up until the point where the thought of having my possession stolen caused me to lose all sense of reality. Even though I had never cared about her before, the idea of having something taken away from me made me angry. Maybe I'm feeling this way because of my ego."This b*tch doesn't intend on replying to me huh," I said, looking at the soft surface of my phone. I was at the filming location at that time, a massive university that appears to be well-known due to the number of dramas that have been filmed there. My manager jumped up and down and exclaimed, "Jake! The director here! Also, it seems like there's a surprise that awaits you outside," as she l
Charlotte Hayes’ POVDamien leaned in closer for a kiss on the lips. "Hmph," I said, pushing him away, astounded because he appears to be getting used to kissing me. His eyes were like those of a whining puppy. "Are you all right?" He strokes my cheek. I responded by holding his hands and nodding. Damien turned around to face Jake with a rage on his face. Jake, on the other hand, maintains his arrogant demeanor.Damien held my hand as he said, "Hurt her again, and I'll directly transport you to the afterlife." Jake exclaimed, leaving Damien and I alone in the tent. "Let's go to the hospital," he said softly. I shook my head, "there's no need. I can handle it. More importantly, there's the director thing. You did plan that, didn't you?" Damien kissed my cheek and asked, "Does it make a difference?" I moaned, wrapping my arms around his neck. He never took his gaze away from mine."Did you have a good time?" I inquired. "Mmm... yeah. There's no reason for us to stay here any longer." I
Charlotte Hayes' POVI chuckled at his remarks. "That's it?" I asked, with a grin. "If you want to tempt me, you've got to have more than that." Damien couldn't stop smirking. "It seems like I'm the one getting tempted instead," Damien said with a laugh. He went back to his very seat, crossing his legs, and placing his arms on the soft surface of the table, which was covered in red fabric."Giving up, already?" I asked. Damien started to laugh. "Giving up doesn't seem to appear in my vocabulary, princess. I'll tempt you later, so for now, I want you to eat. We can't have you go hungry," he said, causing my heart to feel a slight tingle."Oh really, huh?" I chuckled, as a response to his words. "But I'm afraid, I have to go to the bathroom first. Just some women stuffs," I stood up, as I grabbed my purse. Damien nodded in silence with a smile, as his eyes were on me till I left the room. I opened the door to the women's bathroom, and noticed that someone was there too. It was a woman w