Loving You

Chapter 04|Hidden Truths

NICHOLAS POV:

She looked like a baby sleeping while clutching her pillow tightly. As I was admiring her sleeping figure,I observed her shivering and bringing her legs closer to herself. Covering her with the comforter, I sat beside on the bed,my eyes locked on her face.

She looked so calm. Unaware of the storm approaching her!. Gently removing her hair strands from her face,I caressed her cheeks and planted a soft kiss on her forehead. “ Sleep tight angel” I uttered and stood up to leave even though every cell in my body wanted to stay and admire her for the rest of my life. Being with her made me feel comforted. For the first time I could actually feel my heart beating for someone rather than just surviving.

My thoughts broke when I heard Amelia’s voice. She was scared of something and mumbled the same words continuously “ P-lease N-o Let me go!Ple-ase”. I couldn't hold back any longer and held her hand in mind, caressing it gently in order to comfort her. Seeing her petite figure shivering with fear pierced my heart. Throughout my life I have tortured many people who used to cry and beg in front of me-Their tears never affected me but seeing her like this was like a torture for me. Once she calmed down I left from there.

Back At Nicholas’s House

I was studying Amelia’s document that held her personal details. There was nothing in that document that could explain the reason why Angel trembled with fear. “ I want every single information about this girl within the next 24 hours. Understood!”. I instructed Rudra while handing him the document. He nodded and left.

”You came back!Should I serve you dinner?” I heard the voice of the person I never wanted to hear ever in my life. “ If I want to eat something I can have it myself.You don’t need to care for me” I said,my voice cold, devoid of any emotion. “ I am your mot..” Before she could even complete rage flooded in my veins and I shouted “ A woman like you can never be my mother. Try saying it one more time and see how I kick you out of my house. My father shouted behind me reminding me to be calm. “She doesn't deserve my respect or attention” Saying it I went towards my room slamming a punch on the wall until blood oozed out of my knuckles.

Even the slightest glimpse of the past makes me aggressive. I spent 10 years of my life enduring all the torture and pain. Even though I tried to forget everything, that woman always does something that infuriates me.

She pretends to care about me now but where was this care and love when I needed it the most. She was the one that transformed me into the devil I never was.

AMELIA’S POV:

Applying the lipgloss, I smacked them together to achieve a finish look as I thought about last night's incident. Those memories once again haunted me.

Oh! How I wish I could forget everything. The crazy part doesn't end here. Consider me a creep but I actually felt someone's presence last night as if someone was just there staring at me.Rather than being terrified I felt a strange comfort.

It can't be true. There is no way someone would barge into my room without me knowing about it. As I was invested in my thoughts,the door opened and I immediately knew who entered by the voice of his tiny footsteps and scent.

“ Lia Lia I bought you something ” He muttered in his cute voice ,his lips forming a pout as he felt difficulty sitting on the bed.

I picked him up and settled him onto the bed though he got up and stood straight. His little hands were behind his back holding a flower. A chuckle left my mouth as I observed his small attempts to try to hide that flower from me.

“ What is it ? Show me” I played along in order to not hurt his feelings. “ I bought you your favorite flowers ve..ndor” He struggled to speak. “ Thank you so much John” I took the flowers and hugged him not before kissing his cheek.

“ Jonah..John..There you are “ Emily said diverting our attention towards her voice. “ What are you doing here? Go and Get ready for school”

“ Mommy I just came to give Lia these Vendors” He uttered showing his puppy eyes

“ It's not Vendors, It's Lavenders” Emily corrected while I laughed. “ It's the same thing“ He said, rolling his eyes at his mother before getting down and leaving the room.

“ By every passing day he is turning into his father. Anyways Congratulations Lia and Good luck for your first day “ Emily said with a big smile on her face as she hugged me. I reciprocated that hug but before I could even speak. Noah and Jonah called out for Emily at the same time. I laughed while she just rolled her eyes and left. They both can't spend a minute without Emily.

Emily and Jonah got married right after they graduated and after a few years they had Jonah. Unlike them my parents had an arranged marriage but they soon fell in love. They are one of the biggest reasons behind those romantic fantasies of mine.Shaking my head to clear the thoughts, I went over to my side table, where a beautiful vase was placed. Gently putting the flowers in it, I was about to leave when my eyes caught a white letter.

Where did that come from?

I opened the letter and read the words written over it. My eyes widened and my heart thumped.

Have A Great First Day Angel

There was no way this letter was written by Jonah or anyone else because no one called me angel ever. My alarm rang hard, jolting my soul away from my body. I was already late and decided to investigate this after I came back. Probably Emily wrote it

I grabbed my bag and went out of my room. “ Hi everyone Bye everyone” Saying this I was about to leave when I heard Mom’s voice “ Have something then leave” I was about to say no but those big threatening eyes of hers forced me to have something. Immediately I snatched Jonah’s Nutella sandwich. He uttered trying hard to take the sandwich “ Give me back my sandwich Lia” “ You ate my pancakes yesterday remember “ I ran quickly outside before anyone else could stop me.

“ She is still a kid “ My entire family laughed at my brother's comment. I turned my head around while still running and replied “ I Heard That..Ah..”

Boom-I bumped into the glass door.Ugh Stupid door. Opening it irritatingly I left. I could hear the muffled laughs of my family but decided to pay no heed to it as I was already quite late.

Will deal with them later. Sitting in the car I prayed to God for no more mishaps. Soon I reached the office. The smell of coffee mixed with papers welcomed me. At least someone did !

The same female approached me once again and said, forwarding her hand“ Hi Amelia.This is Sarah. I am the Senior manager here. Come with me” I shook hands after which She guided me to a desk and said “ This is your desk”. Later on she discussed every detail that any PA should know-Important clients,Upcoming projects and Schedules.

She left while I started my work.

"Wait a second... you're the girl who clashed with the CEO yesterday, right?" A voice came from behind. Turning back I saw a burnette with big doe eyes staring at me. “As much as I hate to admit,Yes”. I replied back. She laughed and introduced herself as Mia while forwarding her hand. I shook it and replied, 'Amelia Williams.'". “ Wait as in the Williams.Dude I love your family” she exclaimed. Before I could reply, a man appeared behind me and informed me that Mr.Moretti had called for me. Nodding, I left. Sarah had already given me the map, making things much easier for me.

Entering the lift I pressed the button for 18th Floor. A beep-like sound produced and the button screen immediately changed into some sort of electronic device that demanded the password.

Shit! Now how will I know the password? I just joined this company. Damn it!.

All of a sudden my phone pinged with a notification. I opened it and glanced at the message

The Password Is AN2001

I entered the password without stressing over the message as Sarah had probably sent it. The door of the elevator opened and I took a step out. The entire floor looked exceptionally magnificent. There was only one big door at the end which was probably the CEO’s Office.

Walking over to the office I accidentally tripped on my heels. Heels are the worst yet best invention ever in this world. Cursing my heels I knocked the door and entered once I heard his voice.Taking deep breaths, I opened the door and, once again, tripped over my heels so badly that I fell on top of Mr. Moretti. My eyes shut in terror and embarrassment, not willing to see his face. Only this was left to happen. He most probably would think of me as an irresponsible girl who can't even handle herself. I was really surprised at myself as uptill now no one’s opinion ever mattered in front of me but his opinion mattered to me alot. Why? I really don't know

Gradually I opened my eyes only to get lost in his forest-green eyes. My heart beat accelerated and a blush unknowingly crept on my cheeks as I focused on our position. My hands were over his chest, I could feel the pumps of his heart. Our legs intertwined with each other while his hands rested on my waist.

All of a sudden he said, making me confused “ Stop playing with my patience”.