Trapped in a Ruthless Heart

HandTER 1 Yana immediately hurried to the staircase down to the main door when she heard the doorbell ring. “You’re late," she said while grinning at Hank, her childhood friend. "Yeah, but I came, sweetheart," he said and managed to wink at her. They were going to a party of one of their colleagues. He used to call her sweetheart since grade school; his endearment caused some of her suitors to back off during their high school and college days. She happily reached out for his hand when he extended it. And went out the door hand in hand. A red sports car was outside waiting for them. “I thought you won’t come, Hanky,” she said as they were inside his car. “Did I ever break my word to you?” he asked, his eyes on the road while driving. “Never. You’ve been very constant with your word; it was just that you were always late." She laughed. His eyes grew bigger and made him laugh too. She stared at him for a while. Her best friend is really good-looking; his face is like a boy-next-door type. And many girls at their University envied her for having him. But she doesn’t feel anything for him aside from being best friends; he’s like an older brother to her. And she also knew that he changed women now and then. The party has tight security. The hosts were the Van Mansfelds, and their daughter Hilary is one of their friends. “Hello, Rhianna, I’m glad you two made it," Hilary said while approaching them; she gave her a quick peck on the cheek. She is stunningly beautiful in her black halter dress. And when she looked around, she saw that guests were all wearing their designers’ clothes, both gowns and tuxedos. She felt really intimidated; she wished she had come ready. She is just wearing a simple gown, a ballerina style, above-the-knee cut, and it has beautiful beads all over; its red color highlights her creamy white skin and her perfect curves. What she is wearing may not cost a fortune, but she thinks she deserves a second look while wearing it. “Please follow me; I’ll bring you to your table," Hilary said, not looking at her, because she was looking at Hank, who was obviously not interested in Hilary's affection towards him. Food and drinks were overflowing, and many continental foods were being served. There was also a live band singing on the stage, while a few couples were dancing on the platform in the middle. “Let’s dance, sweetheart,” Hank invited her, but she refused. Her feet were aching while wearing those silver stilettos, which she doesn't usually wear. The pain was bearable, but her feet were really sore; she even saw red marks on them. She preferred sneakers and jeans. “You may dance, Hanky; I’ll go to the restroom to powder my nose," she whispered in his ear. Her voice was so soft. "Just go and enjoy yourself; many girls are looking at you, and you can ask them to dance with you." She left him after. This house is so huge! she thought. She was roaming around to find the restroom until she passed by a shrubby bush and found a beautiful garden. She didn’t know that there was a paradise hidden. It was really a breathtaking view; there were different flowers, and its landscape was very beautiful. She was so amazed and decided to stay a little longer. And then she heard a commotion; it was like a man and a woman whispering to each other. Like moaning, their sounds were really audible, and they reached her ear. Out of curiosity, she tried to find out where the sound was coming from since it was getting louder and louder, and she thought they were just a few steps away from her. And to her surprise, she saw a man and woman making out under the moonlight! It seemed unnoticed, but their moans of pleasure betrayed them; as their bodies moved in unison, they were creating a sensual sound. The man was tall and had a huge body; he had broad shoulders, and his tuxedo hugged his arms tightly. She didn’t see their faces because they were facing the other way, but she clearly saw the man’s back. The man was thrusting at the woman from behind, who made crazy sounds of pleasure, as if enjoying his every thrust as he went deeper and deeper, releasing all he got, just to pleasure his mate. "Ohhhhh!! Yeah, just right there, faster, Nate! I'm c*m**ng, I will go crazy if you stop, Nate! Ohhhhhhh!" She covered her mouth; it’s her first time seeing such a show! You should be out of here! Her mind commanded. But she was so curious; she wanted to stay longer. She felt hot down there, as if imagining herself as the woman; she felt wet, and a tingling sensation flowed from her belly down to the middle of her thighs. Oh my goodness! Her body betrays her. And after a minute of watching a scandalous scene, she decided to leave, even though she was trembling. She stepped backward, but she bumped into a bonsai tree and made a sudden sound that made the man turn his back. And before she could run, he already saw her standing a few steps away from them. The man gave her a naughty grin, but didn’t stop pumping; he even made a faster and deeper thrust to the woman, who lost her sanity and was now crying the man’s name! His gaze raked through her body, and it made her shiver. He continued thrusting the woman deeper in a rapid move. She could feel intense heat that started to build up inside her; she was soaking wet. Oh! My goodness! She could not move, but she managed to look back at the man and fight his malicious stare. This man is undeniably handsome, in his late thirties maybe. He is oozing with s*x appeal, and his body promised pleasures. And because she got carried away with what she saw, she ran and immediately found her way back to the party. Her breathing was heavy as she imagined that obscene act, imagining the handsome man giving pleasure to her body; she tilted her head as she saw. She walked continually even though her feet really hurt; after a few more steps, she finally got back to the party. She saw Hank, who looked worried; she ran to him and held his arm. “Where have you been? I’m so worried,” he asked sincerely. “I was... I was lost; I could not find my way back. It took me several minutes to return where I’ve been”, she said while stammering. “Did you just run? You look pale; are you okay?" he said while touching her forehead. “I’m perfectly fine; it’s just that I saw a creepy thing in the garden, so I ran." She gave him a fake smile, though her lips were trembling. “If you like, we can leave and just go home. You look uneasy, sweetheart," his voice was full of concern, his eyes looking at the depths of her words. “Don’t mind me, I’ll be fine, Hanky," she gave him a wide smile while pressing both cheeks. He laughed at what she just did. While walking, she tried to look back at the garden and let out a deep sigh. Who is he? she thought. Nathan is zipping his pants, while Amelia Williams is still caressing his body. She is so clingy and horny; she even agreed to do a quickie when he told her to leave the party for a while. Her body was so hot and was really ready for him. “You are so good, Nate; you’re the best lover I may say. Orga*m never felt this good," she said while touching his pants again. He looked at her boringly; her fake eyelashes were out of place, and her mascara was scattered around her eyes, with her lipstick removed and her hair messy. She looks awful! he thought. “Fix yourself, dear; your makeup almost ruined your face," he said. "You need to remove it and put in a new one.” She is sitting while he is standing in front of her, his hands in his pockets. “Can we see each other again?” She was almost hopeful; she gave him puppy eyes, batting her fake eyelashes, "I told you earlier, I am a very busy person, and with no strings attached, we just both enjoyed what we just did,” he said frankly. He has no plan of seeing her again; she is not the kind of woman he would like to be with. He is so sure that she will demand more of his time if he allows her to see him again. Which is definitely out of line; he is just enjoying his damn life. f*****g any woman at any time of the day! Then, Amelia starts sobbing, oh man! This is what he does not like. Her tears now are mixing with her mascara, and hearing her sobs made him so pissed. “I will just call you," he said to console her feelings. And suddenly, her sobbing stopped. After a few seconds of looking at her, he decided to leave. He was walking when he remembered the girl in a red dress; she looked familiar. He swore he already saw her. But he could not remember when and where. He thought nobody saw them while making out in the garden, but he was wrong; a beautiful woman saw him hammering Amelia. He wasn’t sure how long she had been standing there, but she looked so curious and innocent. Her beautiful face matched her red dress; she looked like a fairy from a wonderland, ready to grant him a wish. He couldn’t help but smile; he would look for her at the party. Rhianna is sitting at their table; it’s almost eleven o’clock in the evening, though the party is not yet over. Some are drunk, and more people are dancing on the platform. Then she sees a familiar figure just standing a few meters from where she is. Her heart starts to beat faster again; the dim light cannot hide his dark gaze. The man is looking directly at her! With a smirk on his face. He was talking to some other folks at the party, and his gaze made her feel uneasy. Good thing Hank returned to their table. “Let’s go, sweetheart." She didn’t respond to his invitation, so Hank looked at the man she was looking at. “So, that son of a ***h is here!” he said while gritting his teeth. “Do you know him?” she asked curiously. “Of course! Forest, my brother, hates that man! He is a shrewd businessman; some of the investors in our company pull out their shares because of him," he said disgustedly. “He was the shark in the business world, and many people knew how rude and arrogant he was." Hank raised his brow and looked at her. “You like him?” he asked her; it was a statement. “Of course not! I just saw him! He was looking at me earlier.” Hank instantly changed his mood, from a playful smile, to a serious one. “He was looking at you? But why?” he asked her seriously. “Have you two met?” he asked her while looking at the man. “Actually, I saw him in the garden, but he wasn’t alone, he’s with somebody," she confessed, besides, she can’t lie to him. Hank knew her very well to lie. “Did he harass you?” His voice was hard, yet, it was soothing.