*Warning*
If you want a strong female lead and all the other things we love to be, DONT READ ANY FURTHER THAN THIS even though I think this FL is just as strong.
You can read THE FINE ART OF ANNOYING MAFIA KING if you want that type of female lead but here? That's not happening.
This book is purely based on a possessive and controlling man so that is the central idea and theme of the book and I'm honestly tired of reading hate comments about the characters and I'm sorry but I won't accept you guys being judgmental and criticizing the characters bcz I have been very clear from the beginning how its going to be so if youre one of them then please don't read this book and if you do then don't comment.
Thanks.
Please ignore if you really like this type of stories.ð¤
I gasped as soon as I saw myself in the mirror. I looked so beautiful. I definitely need to learn this from Skylar.
My Mom's friend Skylar did my makeup and hair. She is an expert and as I don't know much about makeup, my mom called her as she had to get ready too.
The long black dress fitted so perfectly on me. The dress was plain black with white laced design on the back and at the end of the dress.
Mayla's dress
Everything is so different now. I would have been so excited for a party and dressing up three years back but I guess things change. My life changed too after that night.
"Let's go down.Your parents must be waiting for you." Sky said bringing me back to reality.
We went down and I saw my parents standing near the stairs waiting for me. They saw us and my mom came and gave me a hug.
"You look so beautiful sweetie.." My mom said trying hard not to cry.
"Mom.. Chill. This is not the first time I'm dressed up." I laughed a bit.
"Looking gorgeous May." Dad said.
May.
Only he used to call me that.
I still miss him because I still love him.
I thought I'll get over him after three years but I still can't forget him. He is my past and now he is not here with me but in my memories he is still there. If only we would have stayed home that day then maybe...
"Honey..don't think much about it. It just makes you sad. You deserve to be happy so don't hurt yourself. It was past and it's meant to be in past. Don't let it bother your present." My mom said.
"I know mom. Let's go or we will get late." I said not wanting to discuss that.
Sure I feel bad about what happened but that doesnt mean I'm stuck there. I have never been that person. I move on pretty quickly even if it hurts.
We settled in our limousine and after twenty minutes we arrived at the hotel where this party was organized. We went inside the ballroom while the paparazzi clicked our pictures.
As we went inside I looked around and the place was really beautiful. Bright lights illuminated the place and gave it a breathtaking look. People were all around the place enjoying the evening.
As we went inside I felt like someone was staring at me. As cliche as it sounds but the intensity was so strong that I suddenly felt self conscious.
I turned around to see a hot and sexy man staring at me. I looked in his eyes ; a beautiful shade of grey. His eyes held so much emotions in them but he looked so cold and reserved.
I was so caught in staring and thinking that I didn't see him coming towards me. As he came my dad greeted him first.
"Good evening Mr. Knights." Dad greeted him.
Oh fuck! I didn't knew it that he was The Ryan Knights. He was standing in front of me and I was still standing there shocked. I need to stop studying all the time. He is all over the media according to my friends.
" Meet my daughter, Mayla Grayson." I heard my name being called and surely dad was introducing me.
"Hi. I'm Mayla. It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Knights."I said extending my hand for handshake. Wow! I said that without stuttering and with confidence.
I don't know suddenly how that confidence came.
Oh..look sweetheart you aren't looking into his eyes but his chest.
That's the reason you spoke with confidence.
He took my small hand in his big soft ones and said,
"Nice to meet you Ms. Grayson. I learned from your father that you are gonna take over the company after graduation?" He asked.
His voice is so sexy just like his eyes and body.
Oh shut up Mayla. This is not the time to think about that.
"Your voice is so se..i mean yes I'm taking over after I graduate."I said looking anywhere but in his eyes realising what i was about to say.
But I didn't miss the smirk on his face when he heard my slip up.
Have you lost it!? How could you say that in front of him? He is your partner. Business partner and nothing else.
"Then you must be aware that I'm your partner and I want you to look into my eyes when we talk." He said with so much authority that no one can deny him.
"Yeah.."I said still not able to meet his cold eyes.
How could I? I know I'll say something stupid again.
"I don't like to repeat myself Ms. Grayson. I want you to look into my eyes when we talk." he said. I can feel his eyes burning my soul.
"I don't have to obey you Mr. Knights. I'm gonna be your partner, not your employee, so you have no right to order me." I said now looking into his angry eyes.
But before he can answer dad came. I didn't know it that he wasn't there.
" Mayla.. You have to meet the others too." Thankfully Dad said that saving me.
I was getting mad and I didn't want to talk with him now.
"OK..let's go"I said as dad exchanged some words with Mr. Knights. Now I wasn't paying any attention to them. I was so occupied in my thoughts.
Then we met everyone else. Dad introduced me to every business partner. All were very welcoming and nice people.
Couples were now dancing on the dance floor. I was standing with my parents.
The couples on the dance floor brought back memories of us. We were so Happy. Why did this happened to us?!
Thats when IÂ saw Aiden. He was standing at a distance. As soon as he saw me, a big smile spread over his face. He came and hugged me real tight.
Aiden Parker was my best friend. His mom and my mom were friends so whenever they met we also met so we are childhood friends. We are always together like a couple but we don't share those Feelings. We are more like brother and sister.
"How are you cupcake? Missed me?" He said smirking.
"I'm great. And no. I didn't miss you." I said to tease him.
"This is what I get for bringing your favorite chocolates? Now I won't give you."He said now teasing me.
"Seriously Aiden? What am I? A five year old? You can't do that. I know You love me."I said dramatically.
"No I don't." He said laughing.
At that moment, IÂ saw Mr. Knights walking towards us. As he came near, he stood in front of me with an aura which screamed how important he is.
He was glaring at Aiden. I don't understand what the hell is his problem.
"Would you like to dance with me Ms. Grayson?" He asked extending his hand.
Why are you even asking when the whole look you're giving me is saying that I shouldn't decline your offer?
His gray eyes were staring into my brown ones daring me to say no.
I looked into my parents direction and they smiled and nodded encouragingly.
"You go and enjoy cupcake. I'll see you later." Aiden said and after kissing me on the cheek went away.
"Yes. It would be a pleasure." I said as he took my hand and we went to the dance floor.
I was suddenly nervous. I didn't know what to do so he took my other hand and put it on his shoulder while he grabbed my waist tightly and pulled me closer.
I could smell his cologne and it was so intoxicating that I can smell it my whole life. We were now moving with the beats or should I say he was moving us. I was unable to comprehend everything happening.
Ahh..he looks great with a sexy voice and smells good too.
"You are so beautiful."He mumbled still holding my waist tightly as if he was afraid that I would vanish.
I looked up to meet his eyes which were already staring at me with so much...adoration? Why was he staring like that?
His eyes caged me inside them that it was unable to look away.
"And you smell soo good... Fuck!" I slipped up again smiling sheepishly at him.
"Thank you princess.I didnt know my voice is sexy or that I smell good." He chuckled softly at my misery.
"I was just complimenting you. Not a big deal." I tried to cover up failing miserably as I found him controlling his laugh.
We danced a bit more and I saw Aiden looking at us from a distance. Mr. Knights noticed it too because of what he said next.
"Who was that man you were sticking to?"He said with gritted teeth.
Wow..Bipolar much? A minute ago he was looking at me with adoration and now he is angry.
"Aiden Parker." I just gave him the name because I didn't like the way he said the man I was sticking to.
"And who is he to you?"He asked now clearly angry after my reply.
"That's none of your business Mr. Knights. But he is my Best friend."I replied looking into his angry eyes.
His hold on my waist tighten. It was hurting now. I grabbed his hands and tried to remove his hands but he was not moving.
"You are hurting me Mr. Knights." I whispered lightly.
His hold then loosen and his eyes soften a little but as soon as they softened, he was angry again.
"I don't want you to talk to any other man."He ordered.
"And why do you think I would listen to you?"I dared to ask.
"Because I'm asking you nicely." He whispered the last part coming close to me in my ear.
I was unable to move as I tried to process what he just said. I stared at him as if trying to make sure he wasn't joking.
"How exactly was ' I don't want you to talk to any other man ' nice?" I asked sarcasm lacing my voice.
"It doesnt matter. You wont talk to any other man.Do you get it?"He asked again daring me to say otherwise.
"You can't control me. I am an independent girl and you're my business partner so please be a bit professional."I told him.
"Trust me sweetheart we are going to be partners but not just business partners."He said now smirking.
"It doesn't matter. Stop ordering me. First you order me to look into your eyes and now this no talking to other man. You are not my father Mr. Knights." I snapped getting mad.
"Don't try my patience Mayla."He said fuming with anger.
"Great so fucki.." I couldn't complete it as he growled slowly so nobody else could hear.
"DO YOU GET IT?"He almost shouted.
I flinched and his grip on my waist was so tight.
"But why?" I whispered slowly.
I was about to cry because of his hold and his tone. Nobody ever talked to me in that way. It hurt so much..he cannot force me like that.
"Because I want you." He said looking at me with a heated gaze.
"What the fudge?" I laughed suddenly looking at him as if he has gone mad.
He looked at me annoyed and pulled me closer making me stop laughing.
"What is so funny baby?" He asks huskily.
I shiver involuntarily and tighten my arms around him or I'm sure I'll fall.
"You wanting me that's whats funny. I mean that was a good attempt at joking." I grinned up at him while he looked at me blankly.
What?
He didn't like his own joke?
"I'm not joking at all. I want you. You will be mine soon." He said and surely he didn't look like he was joking.
Holy fudge!
What the heck just happened?
He can't claim me like that.
" Alright. That's enough for today. We're done dancing. Let me go." I said trying to get out of his hold.
"You can't run away baby. I never let go of what belongs to me." He said sending shivers down my spine.
Just go with it. He will forget it as soon as you're out of here.
"OK.. Just let me go"I said.
"I'll let you go for now. But remember...You are mine babe." He said that and left me.
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