Raven

“Fuck!" I cursed again,stumbling blindly through the dark. I just wanted to find my way out of here.

After what felt like eternity,my fingers finally brushed the door knob.

“ Thank Goodness.” I gasped as the door opened and I stepped outside .

Killian can't order me around. I won't sit still while another woman tries to take what's mine.

One way or another , I'll get home to Viktor and see for myself what the fuck Holly is doing in my house.

I can't see a damn thing and it's driving me insane. I don't even know what time it was but judging by how cold it was ,it should be maybe 11pm or 12.

I slipped my hands inside my pockets and brought out my phone. I kept tapping on the screen,praying to God that I hit the right place.

If only I can call Julie to get some help . I kept tapping on the screen,my hands trembling as my eyes watered.

Being blind sucks.

“ Umm…. Ma'am are you okay?” I heard a voice say beside me. I was too busy drowning in self pity to hear the footsteps approaching.

“Help me please….I can't see. I'm trying to call someone.” I gasped, relief flooding my chest.

“ Oh…sure I can help.” The lady responded.

“ The name is Julie ... .Can you please take me outside?”I asked as I handed the phone to her.

" Yeah….come with me.” She grabbed my hands gently and guided me.

The phone started ringing and the lady handed it over to me. I pressed it against my ears as I walked slowly ,careful not to fall.

Julie picked up on the third ring," Hello,Ma’am…."

“ Julie, you have to come pick me up right now!" I stuttered. I heard a ding,indicating that we probably entered the elevator.

“Oh…..but it's almost eleven.” She replied,her voice sounding like she had just woken up.

I turned to face the nice stranger,not even sure if I was facing the right direction.“ Can you give me the address of this building, please?”

She replied as she let go of my hand for a brief second and then held it back. “The Whitmore Residences, 1120 Park Avenue.”

I repeated the address over the phone and I heard Julie sigh.“ It's actually late Ma'am. And it's a two hour drive back home,are you sure you want to do this?”

I gritted my teeth.“ Come pick me up Julie!” I can't breathe knowing Holly is with him.

The cool night breeze hit me as the door opened.“ Thank you so much.”

“ You're welcome, make sure to leave soon…it's quite dangerous out here by this time of the night.” She stated and I whispered another thank you.

I waited , praying that Killian doesn't show up to stop me.

I waited till my feet began to hurt and soon I heard the roaring of an engine some meters away.“ Ma'am…” I heard Julie call and I can't help but feel relieved.

I told her about the hospital accident and what Viktor said as she guided me into the car and we hit the road.

“ The moment we get home,I want you to be as quiet as possible. I don't want to wake the kids up. ” I explained to her as I leaned in on the window.

The drive was long but we got there. Julie had parked the car a block away from my house so the roaring of the engine wouldn't cause too much noise. She led me past the gate and towards the front door.

It was locked but Julie had her own keys so we were able to open it. The living room was quiet at first until I started hearing sounds from upstairs.

“ I'll go get Mr Markov.” Julie said.

I only nodded as my heart tugged in my chest and pounded violently. The sounds continued,moans echoing all the way from upstairs.

I clenched my fists tightly to stop them from trembling. I wanted to go upstairs,to see what the fuck was causing those sounds even when I already knew.

Some minutes later,the sounds stopped and Julie came back.“ He's coming downstairs Ma'am.”

“ What did you see?" I grunted.

" Ma’am,he's coming already .”

" Julie!” I snapped." What did you see?”

" Nothing,I wouldn't dare open the door. I only knocked and they …..he opened it.”

“They?” I forced out a breath.

“ Yes ma'am,he was with the kid's biological mother.”

I was about to ask another question when I heard footsteps rushing down the stairs . “ Rave! What are you doing here by this time?”

You know why this hurts even more?

It's because I can't see a damn thing. I can't read his facial expression or see if she's standing beside me.

“What's going on , Viktor?" I said ,trying to mask my emotions.

" What's going on?” He scoffed," I should be asking you that.Shouldn't you be at the hospital or something?"

“This is my home ,you don't have the right to question why I am here!” I sneered.

I felt his presence draw closer and slight movement in front of my face but I couldn't make out the image.“ How many fingers am I holding up?”

I shook my head.“ I don't know.”

I don't know if I was wrong but the sound that came out from his mouth sounded like a snicker.“ You have to get yourself treated plus your internship is on the line. This is the third year,you can't let another year go to waste."

My jaw twitched ,he said it like those wasted years were my fault. I worked hard,I spent sleepless nights studying but in the end I failed every entrance exam.

“Where's Holly ?" I asked instead.

“ You didn't have to bring Julie back or come here yourself,Maya is being taken care of.” He says instead.

I turned to my side.“Julie ... .take me upstairs!”

I felt him grip my hand the next second,stopping me from moving.“ Hey…..stop it.I already told you that Holly is here because Maya's sick.”

I slapped his hands off.“ Julie is here now,so she can leave!”

" Rave….”

I finally snapped.“ It's either she leaves or I take my kids and leave! Make your choice !"

He turned silent for a couple of seconds.“Fine!”

I heard his footsteps leaving and then after a minute he came back with her. Her unfamiliar scent filled my nostrils and I held back the urge to curse at her.

“ I apologise, Raven. I only wanted to check up on Maya." Her sly voice rang in my ears.

Fucking bitch ! I know her type and over my dead body will I let her take what's mine.“ This is the last warning I'm giving you….stay away from my house,my kids and my husband.The next time I won't be this lenient"

She didn't say anything in return but I heard the door shut.” Take me to the bedroom, Julie.”

I’m not going back to my dorm tonight. Tomorrow I'll decide how I'm going to walk through my internship blind. I'm not wasting another year.

Viktor's voice roared behind me.“ Are you satisfied now? Throwing a helpless woman out in the middle of the night!”

“Helpless?” I spat. “I’m blind, Viktor! I’m the one helpless,and you’re worried about her?”I yelled ,my fingers tightened into fists.

He was quiet at first and I was about to continue walking upstairs when he spoke.“ I'm sorry.”

He came up behind me and held my hand,pushing Julie aside.“ I should have come to pick you up. I had a lot of things on my mind,the kids ,work ,and then Maya got sick.”

I faked a smile as Killian's words rang in my head.‘If he loved you,he would have come running down immediately’

He's making excuses again.“ Yeah….” My voice was a low whisper.

He slide his hands around me from behind.“ I love you Raven…always.”

I was breaking again even though the doubt had been there all along. It's just so hard to accept that Viktor would let Holly come back.

I had witnessed how much she broke him. I had held him when he cried in my arms the day Holly left him with the twins.

I stayed with him,comforted him and healed him. So right now, I just hope I'm not proving Killian right.

Killian

She fucking left !

How the hell did she get out blind ?

I had left to get dinner and whatever stuff women might need only to come back to find the couch empty.

I went to her dorm at midnight but she wasn't there. I knew she had gone back to that bastard.

It took everything in me not to drive down there in the middle of the night and drag her ass back here. The next time I see her,I'm putting a tracker on her phone.

I had expected her to send in her Medical leave request letter this morning but nothing came. I sat in my study,watching her through the camera feed. She came back with a lady and a white cane.She had black shades on and a whole load of confidence.

I nearly scoffed. How the fuck did she think she'd survive an internship half-blind ?

I zoomed in on the video feed ,watching her as she packed a whole lot of stuff into her dorm room. She stays in one of the biggest VIP rooms,of course she hoards crap.

I smirked as she changed her passcode for the fourth time now. She can't keep me out,I own the fucking building .

The lady helped her put her room in order and then left . I leaned back in my chair ,eager to see how she's going to scale through the day and then be at the hospital by 6pm for her shift.

The moment the door locked,she flicked off the shades and collapsed on the bed.

I waited for any actions but nothing ,she just laid there ,staring at the ceiling. Boredom itched into my skin as I waited ,so I stood to my feet and strolled to the garage.

It was a half an hour drive to the dormitory and by the time I got to her room,I almost forgot I was supposed to knock.

I had typed in her passcode half way before I realized what I was doing. I can't risk her finding out I'm the one sneaking into her room to watch her sleep or probably fuck her if I get the chance.

I knocked twice. From inside I heard as she staggered,knocking something over and it took another two minutes before the door clicked open.

“Julie? Is that you?" She muttered,peeking through the gap in the half opened door.

“ I see you went back to that trash you call a husband!" I started.

Her pupils Widened as she recognized my voice.I placed my hands in the gap just before she attempted to lock the door.

“ What do you want?" She snapped,fists tightening around the cane.

I pushed the door open ,wide enough to fit my frame and slide in.“ You're blind, you need help!”

" No I don't !.....get out of my room.” She yelled.

I dipped my hands in my pocket.“ If I were a burglar,you'd already be dead.. So yeah ….you need help.”

She lifted the white cane and I chuckled.“You are pointing it in the wrong direction.”

Her lips twitched in irritation.“ Killian ….get out of my room. I do not need your help.”

I took the cane from her ,closing the distance between us. She didn't even realize I was up close until my breath fanned her cheeks.

Goosebumps crawled on her skin." What ..what are you doing?" I loved the way her pulse fluttered and the way her chest rose up and down.

I pushed her against the wall and pressed myself against her. She let out a faint gasp as she tried to push me away.

“ I'm your superior, you know that right? Speak to me with more respect or I'll give you a bad report at the end of your internship and then you'll have difficulty getting your license..” I grazed my thumb on her skin,inhaling her scent.

“Mr Larsen ,kindly quit flirting with me and leave my apartment. I have a husband in case you've forgotten.” She muttered in-between rugged breath.

I bit down on my lower lip as I stared at her neckline. My eyes trailed up to her lips and down to her cleavage. Before I knew it,my hands were already on her hips,so damn close to her ass.

She slapped my hands off her.“ Will you please stop! There is a ring on my fucking finger!” She lifted her hands right in front of my face.

My jaw twisted as I grabbed her ass with one hand, then pinned both hands above her head with the other.“ The man that put that ring on your finger is probably somewhere squeezing another woman's ass…. you're been too gullible.”

She tried to wiggle away from my grip but it only shifted my hands closer to her ass. She was wearing sweatpants and a tank top,perfect for some penetrations.

“ Don't you dare talk about my husband that way!" She snarled,still struggling to free herself. She's short and so were her hands.

I snickered,running a lazy hand along my hair. “ You haven't really told me how it went ... .Did you catch him in bed with that woman last night?”

Pain flickered in her eyes for a brief moment but she was still trying to act tough.“ It's none of your business.”

I chuckled again.“ If he can mess around with another woman then so can you…..we both know they've probably gone a bit far.” I lowered my voice as I leaned in ,brushing my lips on her neck.

She trembled,her skin growing hot.“ Mr Larson…..are you trying to talk me into cheating on my husband?”

I let my lips touch her skin for a brief second while I squeezed her ass.“ I'm simply telling you to give your body what it craves.”

I have her at my mercy,she's blind and won't be able to fight me off. But it's risky,she knows it's me and won't hesitate to call the cops on me .

She released a rough breath and I stepped back before I did something stupid like kiss her and grabbed her boobs. “I'm putting my number on the emergency list in your phone ,call me if you need help.”

I took her phone from where it was on the bed and installed my phone number.“ Press the power button for at least ten seconds and it'll ring me up.”

I placed the phone on her palm.“ I'll come pick you up by six for your shift.”

She grumbled.“ I don't need your help ,Mr Larsen…I can call an uber.”

“And how are you going to do that without your sight?" I raised a brow and she turned quite on the realization.

I sighed.“ Raven….you're under my care till your internship is over so quit being stubborn and accept my help. If not then I'll terminate your internship and you'll start all over next year.”

I saw the panic in her eyes as she flinched.“ You can't do that !”

" Yes I can.. you're technically useless without your sight so I'm doing you a favour.” I said coolly.

Her brow creased into a deep frown, expressing irritation at my calling her useless.

Do I feel bad for making her fail her entrance exams for two years straight ? Maybe just a little,it was all for a better cause.

“ Do we have a deal?" I questioned.

She remained quiet for a few seconds,her cheeks rosy pink then she nodded.

Good girl.

“ Good…..now take a rest and I'll be back by 5 in case you need help getting ready.” I roughled her hair and made for the door but paused in my tracks when she spoke.

She phrased." As long as you don't cross any more boundaries then I'll accept your help. Don't ever touch me inappropriately again,Mr Larsen."

A grin spread across my face.“ Sure.” I don't plan on respecting her boundaries though, especially not tonight.

And I don't plan on keeping my hands off her either.

Raven

I could finally breathe the moment the door clicked shut. I don't like this,I don't like him

Flithy perv!

What disgusting me most is the warmth between my thighs. I curled my toes,trying to get rid of the sensation.

He didn't even do anything,just the feeling of his hands squeezing my ass and his breath on my skin made my pussy clench.

I bit down on my lips. Damn!I should be feeling this way.

I won't blame myself completely,I haven't had sex in a long time so it's my body's normal reaction to a man. But at least I can get the help that I need as long as he doesn't cross my boundaries.

When he left,I stood in the middle of the room ,not knowing where the bed was. Then it finally dawned on me….I can't do this alone.

How was I supposed to get ready for my shift? I can tell where my closet was but how do I know which fabric is which?

“ Why is this happening to me!" I groaned,tugging on my hair.

I can't drive in this state,I can't bathe in this state ,I can't do anything.

Julie had to leave because I needed her to keep an eye on Viktor and my kids. I'd rather she'd be my eyes at home than stay here with me.

My fingers tightened around my phone. He's the last person on earth I want to call. I guess the rumors that all doctors were perverts was true.

I'm even more embarrassed that he knows what's going on in my marital home and he's mocking me for it.

I went back to bed to wait till it clocked five. I won't even know if it's five because I can't see.

Should I just quit and start over next year when I get my sight back? Because it's going to be hard living like this for four months,that's if the medication even works .

I sighed heavily at my conflicted thoughts.“ I'll just take a nap.”

I closed my eyes,ignoring the grumbling of my stomach and forced myself to sleep. Many hours and dreams later, a loud bang on the door jolted me awake.

I found my footing and my cane and trudged to the door. Using the cane helps but only a little.“ Who's there?” I asked,straining my sense of hearing.

“ Have you lost your hearing too,I've been knocking for more than 10mins." Killian's voice echoed.

I rolled my eyes,of course the perv was back.

I was tempted not to open . I don't want him here but I have no choice. The door opened and I stepped back as his cologne hit my nostrils.

I scrunched my nose and leaned back. Why do men spray perfume like it was water?

“Why are you not ready?" He sounded, as he bumped shoulders with me.“ Oh .. you're blind. I almost forgot.” He chuckled.

My lips twitched in irritation.“ It's not funny.”

His laughter deepened.“ Relax,I'm just kidding. Do you need help going to the bathroom?"

I rolled my eyes.“ Just help me get to the bathroom.” I felt his fingers around my wrists. It gave me a tingling sensation ,one that should not even exist.

“ I can help you wash,you know. You don't have to be shy.” He leaned in and whispered in my ears with a hint of mockery in his voice.

My cheeks burned.“ No thanks…I'll do it myself.” I removed the thought the moment it flashed across my mind.

The bathroom door opened and he helped me into the shower.“ I'll be outside if you need anything.”

The door shut and I was left alone without my field of vision. I took off my clothes,leaving my bra and panties on and then I searched for the shower and turned it on.

The soap was pretty hard to find especially as the floor was becoming slippery. I eventually found it but it slipped past my fingers and landed on my feet. I crouched to the ground,trying to get a grip of it but off course soaps are slippery.

“ Arghh…where is it!” I groaned and gave up .

I'll just use water to bathe. I wanted to step out of the bathroom as I switched off the shower only for me to step on the fucking soap.

I slipped and landed on the floor with a loud thud! My head crashed against the tiles and a scream erupted from my lips.

I heard as the door burst opened and Killian rushed in.“ What happened?"

My eyes pricked with tears as I held my head,feeling a warm liquid on my palm.“ It hurts.” Pain shot through my head as I tried to lift myself up with Killian's support.

“ Fuck….You're bleeding.” He picked me up from the floor,my half naked body still soaked with water.

I felt light headed as he helped me into some clothes.“ Don't tell me it's that bad.” I mumbled as I leaned in on his chest,too weak to move.

“ I can't conclude until you get checked up….this is why I wanted to help you.” I felt as he lifted me up and moved.

I wasn't really aware of my surroundings anymore,there was this ringing sound in my head and next thing I knew,my limbs went limp.

I opened my eyes again to the sound of TV and the smell of iodoform.

Everything was blank. Yeah….that's right,I can't see.

“ You're awake ?" Killian mentioned at my side.

I turned my head to the direction of his voice.“ Not being able to see sucks.”

“ You had a mild concussion and a scalp cut.” He added.

I sighed.“ I fell ..so yeah I know.”

His cologne drew closer,indicating that he shifted closer .“ I know this is hard for you but you have to accept help.”

He was right ,I need help.“ Call my husband…he'll help me.”

An irritated growl left his throat.“Fine then…I'll call him. But if he doesn't pick up or refuses to come over then I'm taking his place. You have to accept my help.”

My brows deepened into a frown as my stomach twisted but I trust Viktor.“ He'll come.”

I heard the ringing sound ,my chest tightened as I waited.

The first ring ….

The second…..

A third ….and nothing.

“ Call him again….he might be at work.” I gurgled as my eyes began to water.

I closed my eyes ,praying silently that Viktor doesn't do this to me . Not again ,not in front of Killian.

It kept ringing but no answer . My eyes stang.“ Maybe he's at the office ,I'll call him back in a few hours.”

I turned my face to the other side of the bed,not wanting Killian to see the pain in my eyes.

I even expected him to leave but he didn't.“ I got you dinner….you have to eat now because I have a surgery scheduled for 9. I don't know when it'll end but when I'm done,I'll come pick you up.” He explained,his voice cool.

The smell of pasta filled my nostrils and my stomach grumbled. I didn't object so I let him feed me while fighting to keep my face free from hurt.

Before he left for the surgery ,he placed my phone in my palm and my finger on the exact spot on the screen in case I still wanted to call Viktor.

“ As for your internship,I've made arrangements for audio classes.Textbooks would be turned into audio for you . You can come to the ward if you want and you can work in the practice lab for the time being.” He then patted my shoulders.“ I'll see you in two hours.”

I nodded ,my chest warming up for what he did for me. I don't know him but he's done more than…..than what I expected of Viktor.

I tapped on the screen to call him in hopes that he'll pick up. He didn't,not until the fourth attempt .

“Rave ... .why have you been calling? I'm in the office.” He spoke the moment he picked.

I bit down on my lips.He didn't even ask if I was doing okay. “ Viktor… I need you right now. I can't do this alone.” My voice broke.

He sighed.“ Can't you get someone over there to help. A fellow nurse or someone nice?"

My fingers trembled.“I don't know anyone here….I can't just invite a random person into my dorm.”

He grumbled again.“ I'm really busy Rave…besides who's going to look over the kids. I have to work to give you the luxury you've always wanted.”

My jaw tightened in agony. I don't know why I expected him to say something different. “ Can't you put off work for a few weeks , for me? I just need to adjust ,I need someone with me. I need you.”

He went quiet for a few seconds and my heart filled with hope only for it to be shattered as his words reached my ears.

" I have to work,Rave. Hire someone to assist you.” He rasped.“ I'll see you later.” And just like that,he hung up.

The first tear escaped my eyelids. What did I expect ?

I let the phone drop to my side as I stared into the darkness my eyes fed me with. Ten seconds later ,the phone vibrated again.

My heart spiked ,maybe Viktor had changed his mind.

“ Viktor?.....” I gasped,my heart stinging in relief that I don't have to deal with the hurt.

“Ma’am…it's Julie.”

“Oh” I chuckled awkwardly as the disappointment sank in.

" She's back ma’am. She's been here since the morning.” Julie continued.

My muscles tensed.“ Who?” I asked even though I already knew who she was talking about.

She lowered her voice as she spoke.“Holly, they've been together for a while now in the bedroom.”

My breath ceased in my throat. Didn't Viktor say he was at work?

Julie continued.“I overheard them discussing a divorce .”

A divorce?

That moment everything went still and the phone slipped out of my gasp.