Raven

“ Rave wait….where are you going.” Viktor yelled as he ran after me.

I was blinking rapidly to stop the tears from flowing. I wasn't mistaken when I heard a woman's voice over the phone yesterday.

He caught up to me and grabbed my wrist.“ Rave…please . She just came to see the twins,I can't deny that.”

I halted and he came to stand in front of me.“ Look…..I know you're mad but you have to understand.”

I wanted to laugh.“ How long has she been here and why didn't you tell me?” My jaw tightened as I waited for his answer.

He ran a hand through his hair.“ She called this morning,and I gave her our address.”

I scoffed,I wanted to believe what he's saying but I felt uneasy inside.“ She suddenly called after five years?” I raised a brow as I stared at him.

He took a step towards me.“ Do you really think that I'll let her back into my life? After she left me without a word. You're my wife Raven and I love you. Nothing can ever change that, not even her. She's here because she begged me to let her see the twins.”

My lips trembled as my eyes watered. I had loved Viktor even when he was still dating Holly and when she got pregnant. I was just a bystander ,watching from afar as they planned to start a life together. I called it fate when she suddenly disappeared after giving birth ,leaving the babies behind.

So I stepped into his life and filled in her space . We've been happy since but now her sudden reappearance was threatening.

He pulled me in for a hug and placed a kiss on my cheek.“Chill out , okay . She'll be gone by the afternoon.”

I sniffed back the tears that threatened to fall. “ I know they are her biological children but I took custody of them a long time ago so let this be the last time she'll ever come here. ”I told him, making sure he could read the seriousness in my tone.

I'm going to protect my family because I know the kind of woman Holly was.

He only nodded as we broke apart.“ Promise me !”

He smiled.“ I promise ,this will be the last.”

I calmed down after that,just a little bit but there was still this lingering uneasiness in my bones. It should go away after some time.

Holly came down stairs ,hand in hand with my daughter's.“ I didn't mean to intrude ,Raven. I just wanted to see my daughters.” She gave me a warm smile.

I didn't return it.“Yeah and this would be the last. You can leave now” I pointed towards the door,my expression blank.

I heard Viktor sigh beside me and I noticed how she made a lingering eye contact with my husband.

She remained rooted in place and then opened her mouth to speak.“I wanted to make some arrangements on—”

" No” I cut her off . I knew what she was going to say.“ Leave!”

She shifted on her feet and then her eyes landed on Viktor again. I don't get why she was making eye contact with him. From the corner of my eyes ,I glanced at him.

I'm not stupid, I knew they were talking through their eyes.“ Leave!” I repeated, finally snapping.

She flinched. “ I just wanted to get to see them at least once a week, they are my children.”

My jaw ticked in annoyance. I stepped towards her and slapped her hands off my daughter's.“ So now they are your children? Because from what I remember ,you abandoned them in the hospital because you didn't want to have ties with a broken man!” I yelled in her face.

I watched as her facial muscles twisted in anger and a satisfied feeling washed over me.“ You can't come here and start claiming them as yours….”

“Raven stop….” Viktor stepped forward.

“No …let me speak ,Viktor!” I countered.“ She obviously doesn't know her place.”

Holly had her fingers curled up in a fists,and I scoffed. Was she going to punch me?

“ get out of my house and don't ever show your face here again.” I gnarled .

" She said just once a week,Rave.” Viktor interjected and I turned to face him.

“ Are you serious,right now?” I sneered,my nostrils flaring. Did he just forget the promise he made roughly thirty seconds ago

He didn't answer me but instead walked towards Holly.“ Please leave for now. I'll talk with her.” He muttered,placing his hands on her shoulders. Their gazes lingered a little longer than they should,I gritted my teeth.

For now? And that hand placement ?

I was fuming as she bent to one knee and placed a kiss on the twins temple,giving them a hug before finally leaving.

She glanced at me one last time before she shut the door.

“ Daddy,when is she coming back?” Maya asked ,looking up to Viktor.

He ruffled her hair.“ Soon,now go to your rooms.”

I closed my eyes,saying a brief prayer to calm myself down. As soon as the twins were out of earshot,he turned to face me.

“ Soon?” I raised a brow as I let out a mocking laughter.

" Just Fridays,two hours.” He stated.

I shook my head.“No…I refuse.”

I walked past him but he grabbed my wrist.“ Rave,put yourself in her shoes. Yes,she made a mistake but she wants to make it up to her children. She asked for just one day, I'm not even home on Fridays so she's going to be with Julie and the kids if you're worried about us being together.”

He was right,Fridays are for staff meetings at the company. He won't be around till almost midnight but still;I don't want her anywhere near my family especially since I would be two hours drive away from home.

I can't put myself in her shoes because I can never abandon my kids or even the father just because he was going through a rough patch at that time.

“ Please….not for her but the kids. They at least deserve to know their real mother.” He continued,spooning me from behind.

The anger I had melted as his warmth engulfed me.“ Then what about me?”

He placed a kiss on my nape.“ You'll forever be the mother of my kids and my wife but let's have pity and give Holly a chance to own up to her mistakes.”

I contemplated even as the uneasiness in my bones grew but I'm also a woman with a heart. I took a deep breath.“ Just two hours,nothing more.”

His hands tightened around me.“ This is why I love you. I promise nothing more.”

He snuggled against my neck and I forced a smile. I feel like I just made a grave mistake but I could only hope that I was wrong.

I love Viktor and he loves me.

That's all that matters ,right?

Raven

I stuffed the last of my books into the trunk of my car. They are the reason I came back home actually.I need my books and thank goodness I did or I would not have found out about Holly.

“ Bye mummy?” Leah waved at me and I picked her up.

“ I'll be back soon ,okay.” I placed a kiss on her cheeks and put her down.

Maya didn't make a move,she's the bubbly type ; always wanting hugs and cuddles now she's looking reserved.

I ignored her resistance to my picking her up and placed a kiss on her cheeks.“ I'll visit often.” I told her hoping to make her smile but she just remained blank.

A pained smile spread across my lips as I put her down. She'll get over it, hopefully. I bid my family goodbye one more time before hitting the road.

By the time I got to my dorm ,the maple tree was being cut down . I was so relieved to see that the security finally heed my pleas. Now,I just need to change my lock.

I pressed in my passcode and the door clicked open. I had my earpods on to block out the loud noise coming from the chainsaw.

I paused as the familiar and dreaded cologne hit my nostrils. Why was the scent hear,it's fucking broadday light!

I wanted to back out of the room and call security but the next moment I heard a click behind me.

My breath got caught in my throat as I remained rooted to the ground. I could feel the menacing presence behind me ,even with Charlie Puth's music blasting in my ears.

My windows were locked,the curtains were drawn,the door was locked and he was behind me. Even if I screamed, no one would hear me over the blaring chainsaw.

I felt his presence come closer,the smell of sandalwood filling my nostrils again. My stomach twisted in horror and my survival instincts kicked in.

I bolted towards the window,if I could open the curtains and yell then someone should see me but I hadn't even made three steps when my feet lifted off the floor with a gloved hand pressed over my mouth ,muffling down my screams.

I was thrown roughly on the bed,and a huge figure towered above me. Tears trickled down my cheeks as my whole body thrashed about trying to free myself.

He held me in place and for the first time I could see his eyes clearly. They were grey like smoke,He had only his eyes exposed,a hoodie over his head but a mass of black hair peeking through.

Slowly ,he let go of my mouth and straddled me,kneeling on my palms on both sides of the bed.

“ Please….” I groaned,pain ripping through my arm muscles.

I couldn't move an inch. He brought his arm to my face,grazing a finger along my cheek. I tilted my face away,a sob escaping my lips.

“ Let me go…..is it money you want? I can give you any amount, just name your price!” I stuttered desperately as I started to panic.

He started trailing his fingers down my neckline. I gasped for breath as he moved further downwards.

“ Stop!…..I'm going to tell the cops. ” Then I started yelling but my voice got muffled by the noise coming from the chainsaw and falling branches.

He removed the glove from his right hand and the moment his bare hands touched my skin ,I shuddered. His fingers were cold . He dipped his hands into my button up shirt and into my bra.

“ Fucking stop!.....please.” I screamed,my heart hammering so loudly against my chest.

His fingers grazed my nipple and it sent waves of electricity to my brain mixed with fear of what he was going to do to me.

He continued rubbing circles on the bud,his grey eyes never leaving mine. I fought it,I fought hard to not feel the sensation of pleasure but I'm only human.

“Get your hands off my breast ... .you pervert. I'm reporting to the cops ,I'm telling my husband….I'm…” He suddenly chuckled.

The first sound he made was raw and terrifying. He bent forward,our forehead almost touching as he continued his assault.

My body shouldn't be reacting this way,like his touch was familiar,like I was enjoying this because I wasn't . He was harassing me without my consent and I hate it. I hate that I was helplessing letting my body respond.

It's not right .

His breath fanned my cheeks as he bent closer and then he spoke. Barely audible but I heard him clearly.“I bet he doesn't touch you like this.”

My cheeks burned and the next instant ,I forced my head forward,head butting him in the nose. He let out a low growl,massaged his face with the other hand on my breast turning still.

“ Get.Off.Me!” I snarled,gathering what courage I have left.

He stared at me briefly and then continued with his movement,this time removing the gloves in his other hand and reaching for my second breast.

A cry left my lips as his cold fingers pinched on both nipples. He unbuttoned my shirt and took off my bra in a matter of seconds. My breast bounced free,his palm squeezing on the soft flesh.

I fought back a moan because this was so wrong. I know my body was reacting so quickly because Viktor and I haven't had sex in a long time. He's been busy with work and I've been busy with my internship.

“Don't….”I paused because he suddenly looked to the closed windows.I then realised that the loud chainsaw had stopped rattling.

This was my chance to scream for help. Our eyes jammed and a smirk appeared on my lips as I opened my mouth to scream.

He pressed his palm against my mouth before I could let out a sound and I bite down on it as hard as I could. He didn't let go but I saw his eyes narrowed.

His other hand came up to my neck,choking me. My voice died down as he lifted me off the bed and carried me to the door. He dropped me to the floor and left the room,shutting the door.

I coughed,trying to catch my breath and I trudged to the window.

I opened it and started yelling ,waving my hands at the security downstairs hoping they'll hear me and catch that lunatic. He can't make it out of the building in under five minutes.

The security heard me and looked up.

“ Thank God.” I gasped in joy. But they turned away the moment they looked up.

I kept yelling,waving my hand and wondering why they suddenly turned their backs until I realized that my tits were out.

Crap !

I just showed a bunch of men my nipples.

Killian

I'm disappointed.

She didn't recognize me. My eyes,my touch ,not even my voice,or my cologne.

I leaned back on my desk,looking at the grey ceiling and fighting the urge to break another vase. She has completely forgotten about me.

It's been eight years and I'm still obsessed with her. I still want her so badly,still watching her every damn day.

She made me a stalker and she only discovered four days ago that I had been stalking her when I'd been at it for eight years.

I lifted my fingers to my eyes. The feel of her skin on my fingers still lingered. I want more,I want all of her. I've watched from a far for too long.

I see it in her eyes,she's terrified of me and it thrills me.

I'm obsessed with her.

How the fuck is this going to work?

A knock on my door jolted me out of my thoughts and the door creaked open.

Scarlett,my assistant, walked in.“Good evening sir. The interns schedule for 6pm at St. Nova have arrived. The vice president is waiting for you to begin the tour .”

I smirked. “ I'll be there in thirty minutes.”

St.Nova would be mine soon and so would its employees including her. I'm buying the entire hospital since my plan to get her here as an intern failed.

St Nova was twenty minutes away from my lounge. I just came here to cool off before my surgery scheduled to start by 9pm.

Twenty minutes later,I walked into the building. A cigarette in my mouth,collars flying and both hands tucked into my pocket.

“ Forgive me sir but this is a hospital. You have to stop smoking .” Scarlett whispered by my side as we got into the waiting room.

I ignored her,slipped the cigarette in-between my fingers and puffed out a smoke.

The intern nurses were already lined up in the waiting area,wearing purple scrubs with hair pulled back in tight buns.All of them except one. She had her hair in a loose pony tail with several strands falling over her face and the rest cascading down her back.

“Killian, these are our new interns.” The vice president started and I let my eyes run over the twenty four of them,stopping at her.

My gaze lowered to her chest. The memories of this morning,how her breast felt on my fingers and how fucking aroused I was.

The heating came rushing back, filling my veins with dopamine. Fuck! I'm hard. I adjusted my pants to make the bulge less noticeable.

This is fucking embarrassing.

Our eyes met ,hers were irritated as she glanced at the cigarette in my mouth.

I smiled at her and she frowned,turning her eyes away.

She still doesn't recognise me.

The vice president led the tour ,and introduced them to the patients.

“ I need two nurses in the operating room , Miss Raven and another person. Tell them to prepare the patient for surgery.” I told Scarlett as I dumped the cigarette in a trash can and strolled to my office to get changed.

“ Umm…whose Raven?” Scarlett asked, scurrying over to me.

" Check their profiles.” That was the last thing I said before shutting the door.

An hour later I was in the operating room,my eyes never leaving her as she moved about ,preparing for the surgery.

She had noticed me staring a few times but looked away immediately. She's diligent and focused,I liked that.

I leaned in on the surgical table,enjoying the view untill she stepped up to me.

“ Excuse me…you shouldn't touch a sterile field.” She spoke,her voice firm and professional.“ Now I have to disinfect it all over again.”

I looked down and noticed that I had my hands on the mayo tray.“ I'm wearing gloves.” I raised a brow.

" It doesn't matter ... It's the same way you don't smoke in a hospital.” She snapped ,her lips twitching.

So That's it —the smoke pisses her off.“ My bad…” I removed my hands from the tray.

She turned to leave but I called her back. “ Get a skin antiseptic, chlorhexidine to be precise and get to work.”

Her jaw twitched but She returned a moment later with the bottle of antiseptic. I watched as she struggled to open it ,she was actually doing it wrongly.

“ Stop pressing the bottle. It's dangerous,it could burst ” I stated.

“ I know.” She hissed but didn't stop pressing it. She pulled the cover forcefully and it burst open,the fluid spilling out like a fountain and splattering on her face.

Fuck,she wasn't wearing goggles.

Her piercing scream filled the room as she collapsed to the floor,the bottle rolling to one side.

I cursed as I rushed towards her.“ someone get water.” I yelled at the staff.

Her face had turned red ,blistering in patches.

She sobbed, clutching at my arms“ I can't open my eyes…..i can't see.” She was trembling violently.

" Relax ….you'll be fine. Keep your eyes closed till I rinse it off .” I picked her up and carried her out of the operating room.

I sent for an opthamologist immediately as I placed her on the bed in my private room. I helped her rinse the liquid off and dried her face.

" Can you open your eyes now?"

She tired but a wail escaped her lips instead.“ I can't…it burns.”

The opthalmologist arrived just then and I gave way for him to do his job. I'm a cardiologist not a fucking eye doctor.

“ I have to rinse with sterile water ma’am ,so try to ope your eyes a little.” he said.

She winced as he flushed her eyes.

“ Open up and tell me if you can see.”

She blinked rapidly, slowly opening her eyelids,then another sob escaped her lips.“ I can't…it's all blurry.”

I cursed underneath my breath. I should have taken the bottle from her when I had the chance.

The eye doctor turned to face me.“ I have to conduct tests and see if her cornea has been damaged.”

I nodded and they left for the test. I stayed the whole time and at some point I pulled out a cigarette and lit it up. Cigarette had become my crutch over the years.

The opthalmologist finished the test and came to give me a report He sighed heavily.“ She can't see a thing….her vision is very blurred. I'm putting her on a four months medication,if nothing changes then…….”

I furrowed my brows.“ What do you mean four months?”

He handed me the test results.“ She's temporarily blind and I'm putting her on this four months medication to see if we can get her sight back…. hopefully it works.”

I scoffed and slipped past him. She was crying when I unscreened the bed.He must have told her.She had her eyes opened,staring at nothing in particular.

I called Scarlett immediately.“ Get another doctor to perform the surgery.”

" But sir….." I hung up before she could continue.

I helped Raven up from the bed but she slapped my hands off.“ You're smoking!” She sniffed,droplets of tears staining her blistered skin.

I chuckled.“ Apologies….” Then I tossed the cigarette in a nearby trash can.

“ Where are you taking me?" She inquired as I led her slowly through the hall way.

“ Away from here. You can't see ….you have to rest.”

She let out a Shaky breath.“ I left my phone in the nurses room,locker 015. It has a blue pouch, I need to call my husband. He'll pick me up and take me home.”

I stopped walking,gritting my teeth in irritation. I'd be damned if I let Viktor take her. I've put in too much effort to getting her here,I'm not letting it go down the drain.

“ Wait here ”

I went into the nurses room,got her phone and dialed the number. My number actually,then I watched my phone ring loud enough for her to hear.

"Why isn't he picking up?” She whined.

“ He's probably busy.” I grabbed her hand again and took her to the garage then helped her into the car.

“ Where are you taking me?” she asked as I started the ignition.

" You stay at the dormitory with the other interns right ?” I asked,like I didn't already know.

She stammered.“Yeah…but call my husband again. I can't stay alone if I can't see a thing.”

My lips twitched at the mention of ‘ husband'.“ You won't be alone .”

I stepped on the gas and in about half an hour ,we arrived at my place.I carried her inside and dropped her gently on the couch.

I noticed how her muscle tensed.“ Umm…excuse me sir.I might be blind temporarily but my senses are still intact. This is not my dorm room,this place reeks of cigarette.”

I poured myself a drink and gulped down the liquid before speaking.“ No It's not your dorm….”

She jumped to her feet.“ You said you would take me to my dorm!” She jeered,her tone clipped.

“ I didn't say that.”

She took a step forward in the direction opposite me,facing the window. She really can't see.“ Excuse me? I thought you were going to help me ,not bring me here against my will. I need you to call my husband….right now!”

My fingers tightened around the phone.“ You're husband?” I scoffed,letting the anger get the best of me. “ Let's call him then.”

I dialed Viktor's number without a second thought and tossed it towards her. It was by sheer luck that she caught the phone.

The phone kept ringing but no answer. It went on for another two minutes then she began to panic. She called again and after the third ring,he finally picked up but a woman's voice echoed through the phone.

She tensed,her fingers trembling around the device.

I snickered…I guess she's about to find out what kind of man Viktor was.