Kiara POV
Holding my smartphone in my hands, a fulfilled smile dash across my face then lingered on my lips. Staring at the profound admiration etched on his face on the screen was affecting my heart to simmer with great pleasure. These past few weeks had been the best days of my life thus far. Alexander had brought nothing but happiness into my life. I feel so glad to have someone as him as my man. This particular snapshot was taken on the day we both visited an aquarium. It was a big vivarium with different aquatic plants and animals. I was lost staring at it when Alexander came to stand beside me. “It's one of the biggest aquatic collections in Europe. It has over five hundred species of fish and contains over two million liters of water” He explained but I only upwards the vivarium and smiled, seeing different beautiful sea creatures. “It's so enthralling” I muttered, but I presumed he heard my words clearly, “Being with you is more enthralling” I blushed, and to cover how reddened I've become, I quickly gave him my phone and gave him my best pose. He laughed and then started to take some pictures.
We walked around the aquarium and each time, I stopped to take some pictures. Suddenly, he pulled me closer to him and took some selfies. Some ladies passed by and waved at him, he waved back but only to receive a painful smack on his hand. “It's just an ordinary wave, Kiara” He exclaimed, rubbing his hand. I eyed him severally, “You're supposed to ignore the wave, not the other way round” He then suppressed his lips in a tight line, darting his gaze to somewhere else. “That shark looks like you” I sneered, pointing to a shark. “And that dolphin reminds me of someone” He slammed back, earning a glare from me. He chortled, “What? I didn't say it looks like Kiara, did I?” I sneered relentlessly this time then called out, “Dogfish” He slammed back again, "Remora” I sighed, “Let me be the bigger person and end this” I said proudly then added “Catfish” He just chuckled then pulled me to himself again. Furthermore, I stiffened, of course, I understand what he was trying to do with the way his lips were approaching my face little by little. “Alex, we are…” My words were stopped by his lips on mine. One second was all it took for me to return the kiss, passionately. Applause came from the few people that were there, but we didn't stop. I can never get enough of him.
I sneaked a glance at myself in the mirror, a broad smile touching my lips while I felt a warm niggling sensation in my heart. Right now, I'm getting prepared for the dinner at his house and I love the way I look. My hair was done in a French twist, my makeup was just moderate, and I wore a set of dangling earrings and a silver necklace. The neckline of my black strapless was slightly low and revealed the top of my breasts but not the furrows between them. The gown had a shining white spot that could only be visible in the dark, at the hem and waist were trimmed with lace. It was so fascinating. Alexander had shopped for it personally and brought them the previous night. Ding-dong! The sound of the bell pierced into the room. The smile on my face glistened as I snappily rose from the stool. 'My man is here' I walked out of my room to get the door, a smile not leaving my face. But he was a bit earlier, though. I jiggled the doorknob then pushed it open, “Alexander…” My words were trailed off as the smile on my face faded away at once. He was wrapped in a well-tailored suit, some strands of his golden hair were dangling at his forehead. He hasn't altered a bit, he still looks like the Nicholas I used to know. Furthermore, he had a gentle smile at the corner of his lips, “How have you been, Kiara?” I held the doorknob tightly, “What are you doing here, Nicholas?” I questioned blandly, not willing to hide his discontented I was at that moment. He lowered his head for several seconds, then lifted her head again. “Let's talk in my car,” He said softly, looking repentant. My brows knitted in a deep frown, “Talk? Talk about what exactly, Nicholas? It's over between you and me, Nicholas. You already have a happy family, so please, allow me to have mine too” I rushed my words in a breath, my chest heaving up and down. He heaved a deep sigh then gulped, causing his Adam's apple to pop up. “I know I've wronged you, Kiara” He began, taking his lips into his mouth. “But please, this might be our last chance. I want us to talk” I caught a glimpse of tears in his eyes then I sighed. Maybe I should go listen to him, but I better hurry before Alexander arrives. I let go of the doorknob then stepped out, “Okay, let's go” I told him and began to walk ahead, lifting my long dress lightly.
In a matter of moments, we were both sitting in the car. He was sitting in the driver's seat while I was sitting in the passenger seat. “So what's it you want us to talk about? And please, you've to hurry. As you can see, I have a date” I told him proudly, tossing my hair behind an ear. “I guess your date is no other person than your boss” He affirmed firmly, I smiled briefly, “You're right. But he's no longer my boss now, he's my man” I told him sternly, then he was rendered speechless. “Fasten your belt” He ordered as he fastened his seat belt. I frowned, “What do you mean by that? You said we were only going to talk about your car” I snapped, he only stared at my face then pursued his lips with an unreadable expression, and without saying a word, he stepped hard on the accelerator then roared away. “What are you doing, Nicholas?” I yelled, he sneered ferociously, “It's a short journey, Kiara. Well, you might not be able to come back” Upon hearing this, an indescribable trace of fear flashed through my heart. I tugged his suit by the arm, “Where are you taking me, you bastard? Stop the car now!” I barked, and to my astonishment, he let out a malicious laugh then looked at my eyes closely. “I'm sorry, but I can't stop the car, sweetheart” This time, my heart plummeted into my stomach as I watch the car speed roughly on the freeway.
Soon, the car screeched to an abrupt halt then he pushed the door open and got off. I also pushed the door, and before I could get down, he was already close to me as he grabbed my hand, brutally. “What on earth is wrong with you, Nicholas? What are you doing?” I shrieked, looking around my new environment, I wasn't even familiar with it. It was a long bridge with water under it. I gulped, feeling a bitter taste in my mouth. “Here we are, Kiara” He announced as soon as we got close to the bridge.
I glanced down at the wide water then looked at his face. “What's all this, Nicholas?” My anger fizzled, fixing my eyes on him with a gush of coldness surging from my heart. He clutched his hand around my fist, my lips tightened, resisting myself from groaning. Suddenly, he exerted some force on his hand then carry me. “Nicholas!” I exclaimed in shock, and before I know it, he threw me off the bridge. “Ah!” I screamed but was fortunate to be able to hold on to the rail. “You bitch!” He roared in anger, that the veins on his forehead became exposed. I was so frightened that I held the rail so tight, “Nicholas please, pull me up then we can talk better. Please don't do this” I cried out, tears spilling out of the corner of my eyes, uncontrollably. I'm afraid of height. “You're so shameless, Kiara. What now? You want to become Alexander's queen, after everything I've done for you?” I just whimpered silently, praying inwardly for a helping hand. “Yeah, it was true. I deliberately sent you to Alexander's company because I figured he had a thing for you since the first night I saw you two together, and I knew you're going to become his distraction soon” He confessed, shouting at the top of his voice. “It's all good now, Nicholas. I've forgiven you already, please just help me up, Alexander would be so worried sick by now” My voice choked with emotions as more tears gushed out from my eyes violently.
“But you flunked me, Kiara. How could you find out about my family so soon? I needed to wreck Alexander, but you already overstepped everything. Tell me, how do you expect me to forgive you?!” The more he shrieked, the more he turned red as a beetroot. “Forgive me, Nicholas, I don't want to die” I begged earnestly, “Now you want to live happily with, Alexander?” He stooped, looking straight into my eyes. My eyes were pleading so bad for mercy, “Please Nicholas, please” His face flushed, and his voice turned bone-chilling with ridicule, “Over my dead body” And with that, he yanked my hands off the rail.