His Forbidden Desire

but she could feel the weight of their gazes following her every step. There was something almost surreal about the m

own she wore shimmered under the lights, a perfect combination of elegance and luxury, a

Similar attire from the guests further enhanced the formal and refined atmosphere. The host of the party introduc

e specific person-someone who had capture

lf the encouragement she needed: "Battle on, Jade. Tell him the truth now, bef

strong build and handsome features accentuated by his black tuxedo. There was

and masculinity. Every time their eyes briefly met

an. I own him! Keep your eyes away from him!"* she thought, frustrated that

ear that he didn't want anyone to intrude on his personal space. He didn't crack a smile

descended the stairs. Nothing else in the world, not even the g

lcome the debutante and her eighteen dances!" The words washed over her as she continued to fixate on

be him. But instead, she danced with the sons and daughters of her father's

d the smile on his face filled her heart with joy, but there was still a part of her that was preoccupied w

, and her heart pounded in her chest. Ceynol's presence was overwhelming

thing but the two of them, suspended in time. She tried to steady her breathing

, her voice slightly trembling. "I need to talk to you

er a small pause, he simply nodded. Relieved, Jade exhaled. She wasn't sure what his answer meant

ht embrace. He was beaming with happiness. "If I ever make a big mistake, Daddy, will you

he mistake isn't forgivable, I will try to find reasons to forgiv

mething about her father's answer that made her think deeper

art still racing from the earlier exchange with Ceynol. She excused her

he whispered to herself, "I hope he's there." Her gown, heavy with layers of tulle, s

her, but there was no time to care. She rushed to the garden,

er of the garden; his icy blue eyes fixed on her. Her body went

l didn't return the greeting. Instead, he looked at h

low and commanding, a tone that almost made her

s it finally arrived, her words appeared to stutter. She could

ce steady and clear. She gazed into his

d in his eyes, and he shook his head. "It's just a crush, puppy love, or whate

Ceynol? I've loved you all this time! I know you feel something for me too!" Her voice grew louder, and she did

ove you, Ceynol. Can you see it? Can you feel it in your heart tha

child! You're like a daughter to me with your age!" His words hit her like a

s that matter!" She screamed, tears welling up in

ed out, taking his hands in hers. She kissed him-gently, softly, as if she were trying to pour ever

ay about me?" She repeated her qu

waited for him to speak. When he finall

mble my feelings for you and

th tears, and the ache in her chest was almost unbearable. She stood there, frozen, a

ng with the weight of his rejection. She whispered through clenched tee