AUTHOR'S POV

New York,
11:49 pm

" Do-do I know you?". She asked hiccuping in-between as the alcohol was already taking over her senses.

" A very good question". He chuckled handing her another glass of wine. " And the answer is no. You don't. But I know someone who's losing his mind for you".

Hearing him Grace gestured him to bend closer to him that he did with crashed eyebrows. " Let him". She whispered in his ear and then pushed him back by his chest.

He stared at her with a puzzled look as he got confused for a minute thinking if she was really Grace or someone else.

Suddenly she started laughing out loudly gulping another glass of alcohol. He thought she was drunk she indeed was but never in his dream, he thought she has lost her memories too.

Even if he had found out about her mental condition he simply doesn't care. He was only wondering about his luck and the coincidence of meeting her in another corner of the world.

Caden approached back to Grace who was continually drinking alcohol. He thought she might have good alcohol tolerance but only in a glance at her red eyes, he concluded she was already wasted.

" Elly, no". Before she could grab another drink Caden pushed the glass out of her reach.

" I want it". She whined standing up from the tool and trying to grab the glass again but Caden stood between her and the counter.

" You are already high enough". Caden used a strict tone this time.

" Then dance with me". She said grabbing his wrist and dragging him with her to the dancefloor.

She stood in front of him back facing and started moving her body with the rhythm perfectly, brushing her back on Caden's body.

Soon she turned and swept her hands all over his chest. She threw her hands up in the air and started giggling loudly.

Alcohol indeed took the best of her.
Caden was lost looking at her angelic face but she suddenly grabbed both of his wrists and placed his palms on her lower waist. Her hands made their way to the back of his neck and got encircled around it.

" I love you ". She suddenly pronounced grinning at him. Caden's heart skipped a beat. The world around him seemed to stop.

But a pair of eyes were on them. " No ways". That guy chuckled thinking about what would be Hunter's reaction if he would have seen Grace like this.

CADEN'S POV

" I love you ". Grace suddenly pronounced grinning at me.

My smile faded away but she still had the same cheerful expression. She tiptoed slowly and cupped my face. " I love you, Caden". She repeated.

" Elly, I-". I was out of words.

She loves me? No-no-no-no-no...I don't want this to happen... I mean I do but...WHAT CADEN? F*ck!

She's just drunk talking. It's all nonsense, isn't it?

I stared into her eyes only to see what I feared and desired too. Love.

I was ready to break her trust but not her heart. What now? Why I don't want to break her trust anymore?

" Caden some men have entered the club. Hide her ". I heard Elijah's voice through Bluetooth breaking the chain of my thoughts.

" Hmmm". I said looking behind Elly as a man was coming towards the dancefloor, roaming his eyes around.

Elly placed her palm on my cheek and made me look down at her pouty face. " Don't you love m-".

I smashed my lips on her cutting her off in between. She smiled against my lips before closing her eyes. She tighten her grip around my neck and deepen the kiss.

My hand made its way up to her bun. I pull the pin that was attached to her hair letting them fall on her back. Half of her face hid under her silky hair. I gazed back at the man who passed by us without recognising Elly.

My shoulders relaxed. I glanced down at her as she was softly kissing me. She gasped when I pulled her closer to me and started moving my lips with her in sync.

Her mouth was cold, tasted like wine. I finally closed my eyes feeling every single moment of her sucking my lips.

We Pulled out feeling lack of oxygen. Her head fell on my chest and she hugged me loosely.

She was so drunk that her whole body weight was on me. I removed my coat and made her wear that before picking her up in a bridal style. I hide her face in the crook of my neck so no one could recognise her.

I carefully made her sit in my car and secured her with the seatbelt. " My clutch ". She said more like gasped dramatically, covering her mouth. "I forgot it on the counter. I'll go bring it". She added and tried to open the car door but I locked it and lean to her face.

" Elijah will bring it later". I assured her before heading towards the driving side and started driving. Some men in black with Bluetooth in their ears were guarding a car.

I realised that bringing an open-roof car to the club wasn't a good idea while exiting the main gate as I saw a man looking at me through the mirror. I made sure that no one is following us and then made our way toward the apartment.

We were on the highway when Grace suddenly removed her heels and unlocked her seatbelt. " Elly what are you doing?". I got panicked as she suddenly stood up and removed my coat from her shoulders too.

" SPEED UP CADEN".

I gazed up to see she opened her arms wide and closed her eyes. The cold air was hitting her, blowing her long hair back, and her dress was waving making the whipping sound.

" YOU SAID I CAN NEVER BE FREE RIGHT? SEE I GOT MY FREEDOM NOW. I'M HAPPY NOW". She shouted, her chest heavily moving back and forth. " Finally ". She mumbled letting a lone tear roll down from her eye.

Was she caged? Maybe she isn't someone we think she is. Maybe she has been a victim like Vi.

It is not possible. She's a virgin.

I shrugged.

Vi's name never fails to remind me of my goal but Grace's beauty always gets me.

I glanced at her again who sat back on the seat and sighed heavily while resting her head on the seat. Her dress lowered showing her cleavage. I threw my coat at her. Careless she, this must be she really is.

Elijah is right. These people are only beautiful by their faces and bodies. Their hearts are ugly. That motherf*cker always says " big b**bs small heart".

Approaching back to the apartment I managed to send Grace inside the washroom and called Elijah only to know that there were some technical issues with Scott and it'll take a few hours for them to come back.

" F*cking Kings". I cursed.

I sensed someone's presence behind me, I turned to see Elly who suddenly pushed me back. I fell on the edge of the bed with wide eyes. She sat on my lap with her legs on either side of me. Her one palm rested on my left cheek while another grabbed my bicep. Her alcoholic breathing was fanning my face. She leaned closer but I moved back.

" Elly, time to sleep okay". I said widening my eyes but she shook her head.

"I want to kiss you". She said leaning again but I maintained distance again It was hard for me to resist her but she wasn't in her senses.

Suddenly she moved back. " Elly". I immediately encircled my arms around her wrist to protect her from falling but she had some other intentions.

It was a drama. She mischievously laughed and attached our lips.

" Ell-". My words muffled in her mouth as she deepen the kiss. She started moving her lips against mine a little roughly. Her lips were cold due to wine. She licked my lower lip before sucking it hard.

" F*ck, Elly ". I breathed out.

" I am". Her bold answer caused trouble. I lost my control and finally gave in. I closed my eyes and started kissing her back with the same peace. She smiled and jumped on my lap a little for ending the little distance between our bodies causing me to hiss.

We were devouring each other's lips desperately. The kiss was getting rougher and rougher with each passing second. My hand slipped under her sweat shots caressing her inner thigh. She inhaled sharply at my touches as my hand moved up.

She suddenly pushed me back on the bed. My back met with the soft mattress I looked up as she was the one who was taking the lead. She layed on me and pushed her face in the crook of my neck wildly. I Goan when she hungrily bite there. I felt her lips curve into a proud smile.

Now it's my turn.

She gasped when I flipped her around and hover over her. I pulled her up by her waist resting her head on the pillow and again attached our lips roughly. Her head got pressed under the pillow as I pressed my lips on her more. She cupped my face kissing me back passionately. I was supporting my body weight with one of my hands while another was under her top moving upward.

Unattached our lips I moved down towards her jawline then towards her neck. " CADEN". She moaned my name loudly when I bit her sensitive skin. Her body moved up a little as I continued to suck on her neck. She was moaning mess under me.

I knew what I was doing was wrong wrong but man... she just felt so good. That moment was heaven. I loved how she submitted herself to me. I loved how her body was screaming for my touches.

At this point, I wanted to f*ck her already. Who'll even know or care?

But at the same time, I felt the world around me extremely silent and empty. Only her voice could be heard.

One part of me telling me to take advantage but the other was screaming she's innocent. The battle was on fire until I felt her cold finger touching my chest.

She started unbuttoning my shirt. I groaned removing her hands but again her hands made their way to do the same stubbornly.

" Elly stop it". I said pinning her hands beside her on the bed. I lifted my face and gazed down at her swollen lips which immediately formed a pout. " You aren't in your senses right now". I said at the moment I got my senses back.

" No, I'm good ". She said moving up to kiss me again but I stopped her. Her head bounced on the pillow as she rested it back carelessly still pouting.

" But I'm not. I'm a bad person Elly. If I'll tell you what I've planned, you'll hate me". I said lowly.

" I could never". She shook her head.

" I wish". I smiled. " You need to sleep now okay?" I added. She nodded.

I was about to get up but she grabbed my wrist. " Can you sleep here?" She asked petting the place next to her with the back of her hand on the bed showing puppy eyes.

"But no touching, no kissing." I announced the rules.

"And biting?" She questioned.

I laughed. "Absolutely not " I layed myself next to her and pulled the duvet over our bodies as we were facing each other. She rested her head on my bicep and wrapped her arm around my torso caressing my back. I smile pulling her closer to my chest.

Soon both of our bodies reaxed in each other's arms. Her warm presence was so soothing. I wish to feel it every time. I wish our relationship was real.

She slowly pulled out. I kept my eyes closed. She touched my lower lips with her finger and lean to my face.

" Hmmm?" I made strict sound. She quickly snuggled her face in my chest hugging me tightly. I smiled feeling her giggles vibrating against my chest.

• I want the side of you that you don't show anyone else.

Chapter published on: 4 June 2022