The Forbidden Apple

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me, looking me up and down before she walked back inside the living room. The woman was still angry with me, I was aware of that. But that gave her no right to do what s

the

said that you would be staying at your apartment? So, what bri

rtment or here was MY choice. I don't think I need to ask for permission on

you're choosing to follow the girl; you have nothing in this hous

re you go, there's the door" dad said from behind me, my eyes widened and mum looked at my father, her husband, then at me. Not expecting him to hear such a conversation between

at was on her finger, everything was father's whatever she wore, whatever she had, jewels, houses, cars. Nothing was hers. Well, that is if we're not including the ten perce

a word. I knew that she was internally curing the day of father's existence, and that this conversation should've never taken place at home. Mum was already at risk of

a relationship wi

re you forgetting where YOU came from

ed him, but I shook my head at the man not wanting him to cross his line anymore than he already has. What happened co

can I allow you to disrespect her like that" I said looking my dad in the eye. He studied my expression and I raised a

Don't forget to get yourself ready for

sked frowning

e proves himself, I'll be retiring and he'll be taking my place in the head department offic

t I know

his expression filled with disgust and distrust toward mum. It saddened me that they reached this state, according to Lilian's mum, Aunt Cecile, he and mum had a nice rela

ce for the night, don

e and mum alone in the living room by the door "one day, ve

haking my head at her, I wrapped my arms around her before she co

en I was younger, I couldn't fend for mum as I didn't understand what they were talking about or why he was doing so. Then I grew older and I knew that what he was doing what wrong toward her, no woman deserved being insulted that way.

l me that he hired you i

girl that I like, and fight to plot a few schemes then you would've found

on but didn't speak of her sudden change of mood and demeanor. She put a hand on my shoulde

to get my things, then I'll be leaving" I said taking m

them here. My apartment was just my place when I wanted to be alone or when I wanted to bring a random girl home. I had never bro

me and I smiled at her "I believe it's time for me to start alone, it won't mean that I won't be coming here.

can't l

I can't keep being treated l

re my

ll not change that" I said gen

what I was talking about, or maybe she did but she was refusing to listen or to accept it and I knew the reason behind that,

I would stand in the face of whoever tried crossing the line with her. But what she didn'

e coming as a guest in your house for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast at ti

*******

room without knocking the door, I raised an eyebrow at

to yo

" Daniel asked looking at me, he closed my suit case which

ther side of the globe. What the hell?"

? Have you lost your mind? This place is you

er mum's endless rules. Plus, the house is a ten minute drive, all you have to do is call me and I'll pick you up or have Igor bring you over whenever you want" I said looking my brother in the eye. He look

under so much pressure lately, I c

. I just need my time alone for a bit" I said looking at my brother w

ly time for