Chapter 4: The locker room

"Is it possible to find solace in your enemy's embrace?"

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It was raining heavily at the night and the streets were dark. The flowing wind and the chattering sound of the dry leaves was the only sound that could be heard. The pavement near the graveyard had only one street light which hardly illuminated the area. No souls were seen in the risks of the dark. On the silent area a certain car came to halt and the door opened revealing it's mighty owner who seemed nonchalant to the darkness. Clothed in a black overcoat and umbrella Shawn made his

way towards a specific gravestone with some wild lilies in his hand.

Shawn Kingston sat near the gravestone of 'Amanda Brown' looking at it with a emotionless gaze. Slowly shoving the dried leaves and placed the wild lilies there.

"Hey mom! How are you? It's been long since I have visited you...you must be angry on me right?!...."

"I am sorry mom I couldn't come earlier but as you know how much loaded I am right?!...You know mom after so many years I have found the person I had been looking for. The reason behind my miseries...! That person has grown into a beautiful lady now."

"And you know mom I am going to make her suffer like the same way I did...heartbreak,torture and humiliation!!"

Shawn was talking to the gravestone where his mother was buried pouring out his heart. He was telling all his problems to her as if she was listening to him. The big bad alpha can also be like a child in front of his mother's grave was a unpredictable sight for the people who knew him. Well everyone has a hidden child inside them indeed.

After talking with his mother's grad he was relieved. A new found energy was surging in him. "Ok mom I will get going now...bye!" Saying this words he moved from the gravestone and drove towards his house.

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On the other hand there was a beautiful innocent girl who was turning in her bed in distress. Her soul was weeping at her state. The nature was no less, showing condolences to the soul's bleeding fate. Pearl was confused. The stunt Shawn pulled on the park amused her. It was an unexpected thing for her to gulp that her tormentor became her saviour. She shivered when she remembered his bloodshot eyes and fast breathings in anger. His possessiveness towards her made her scared.

She was proposed a lot of times but nobody reacted this much for her rejection. But Shawn was different. His insanity for her was not something you could say pleasant rather with was horrible. She was restless thinking of him.

Every time she looks into his copper eyes a spark of electricity runs in her veins. His eyes so mysterious yet very family to her. His predatory gaze and deep warning tone when she tried to defy him. Every part of him screamed dominance and warning. He was like a tiger waiting for his prey to make a move and this time she was sure she was his prey, his obsession which he wouldn't let go for anything.

Shawn and Pearl were lost in each other's thoughts. One was lost in the fear of the upcoming challenges and the other was creating those challenges. Soon when there brain was too tired they finally gave in letting the darkness consume them forgetting the cruel game the destiny will play with them.

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A few days later Shawn's PoV:

It has been a few days since the park incident. I didn't know why I reacted that way but I knew it wasn't out of love. I wasn't someone to ignore my feelings so I excepted that I was sadistically obsessed with Pearl. These days I haven't contacted Pearl but I had made sure that she was being watched. It was interesting when I saw her happy these days maybe because I wasn't there to remind her for her most awaited destiny. But little did my dove know how I was planning on writing her horrible destiny. These days I have given her break to cope up and up enjoy the last days of her perfect life because later she was going to hell.

Today I somehow felt to disturb her little peace. She seemed to be flying a lot in peace which was a 'no no' thing for me. So today I decided to finally visit her.

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Pearl's PoV :

It's been a couple of days when that psycho had stopped calling me. I was confused of his sudden politeness but I somehow had a hunch that this jerk's silence in like the calmness before the storm or maybe the storm was already brewing. Any way I couldn't be more happy for such peaceful time but these days I was also on high alert. My friends and family was also happy when they noticed my chirpy behaviour again and I was ever so guilty. I realised how much they must have been worried for me. Nevertheless at least I was on peace.

Today on our university we had a charity program and some chief guests are in in going to be present. So here I was currently getting myself ready for the day. It was a small function so I decided to wear something simple. I was wearing a off shoulder white and navy blue off shoulder dress. The upper part of the dress was white with a bit of floral embroidery adorning it and the lower part was navy blue which looked a high waisted skirt and the dress reached a few inches beneath my knees.

(This was the dress)

After getting ready I was all set and drove to my university. Upon reaching there I saw Sarah waving at me along with Kerin but the boys were nowhere to be found.

"Hey girls! Wassup? Where are the boys?!" I greeted them with my usual chirpy voice and asked about the boys to which they just shrugged. Probably the boys weren't here yet.

Sarah, Kerin and I went to the locker room and talked among ourselves for sometime and few minutes later the boys also joined us. We asked them the reason behind them being late. They said that they were in the club last night and ended up in Zack's penthouse. Both of the, were heavily drunk so that's why they had hangover and they overslept.

Well it was expected. No matter how good these boys were as friends but still they were charmers. Jimmy and Zack were above 6 feet with admirable features. Any girl would want these boys to date her. They were playful,caring and funny at the same time, so it was not shocking when girls throw themselves on them.

As today we had a charity show there weren't any class. We saw the staffs were quite busy with the decorations here and there. They were very careful and tried to make the venue perfect. By all the hustle bustle and preparations it was clear that some big shot was going to make his entry. However I was mentally hoping the guest is not some boring dude who would give you life lessons throughout the whole program, but any way nothing can be done.

We were waiting and talking amongst us about our daily life when we heard an announcement which warned the students to behave properly in the auditorium and move towards it. My group and I moved to attend the seminar after the announcement and got ourselves settled in chairs. Me and my friends were sitting together at the second row and continued our conversation till we heard the desperate voice of the principal trying to silence us.

Once the principal was relieved that everyone is in control he started with his lullaby like speech which made me want to sleep like a dead woman. Soon it was time to reveal the chief guest and both of the girl friends were continuously nagging about who is the chief guest? Or is he handsome or not? There stupid words almost made me to snap at them and ask them to keep quite. Nonetheless when I was about to open my mouth Zack beat me to it.

"Girls can you guys please shut up and sit quietly for a while other than drooling over an unknown person?! Trust me it's giving me a headache!"Zack whisper yelled at the girls try to shut them but in return they only snicker at him. They were going to give I feedback but stopped when they heard the booming voice of the principal welcoming there chief guest.

"So now I would like to call on stage our chief guest and CEO of Kingston Industries "Shawn Christian Kingston."I felt like my heart stopped beating for an instant after hearing his name, the same name which has been haunting me for the last one month making me aghast.

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Author's PoV:

Pearl was shocked when she heard his name and cursed herself for seating in the second row. While Shawn who caught his eyes in Pearl smirked seeing her shocked face. It was clear that she wasn't expecting him to be there. Shawn with his hawk eyes noticed how easily her expression changed from astound to horror.

Every girl in the auditorium was drooling over his handsome face, while some of the boys envied his charm and position. Many cowered in fear who knew who exactly was their chief guest. His power and intimidating aura had dominance maintained in the whole auditorium. He was looking very handsome with his silver tux with black waist coat and white shirt with a black checked tie. His hair was perfectly set with gel and his expensive wrist watch had enhanced his look. His wooden shoes were polished nicely giving him a posted look. In one word his looks screamed perfection.

The rest of the function went smoothly and Pearl was desperately waiting for escaping the situation. Soon after the function ended Pearl ran out of the door. Her friends frowned at her sudden change of behaviour and was about to follow her when the principal called them for something.

Pearl stopped near the locker room taking deep breaths to control her dishevelled heartbeats. She was alone in the locker room so she thought to quickly grab her belongings and rush home. She was once again shocked when she saw some chocolates,flowers and cards in her locker along with a cute teddy bear. She frowned at the gifts and opened the note.

"Hey beautiful! You are looking so beautiful today, u don't know how much I just want to keep you close. Every time I see you in the university laughing and chilling with your friends, it takes my breath away. Your beautiful enchanting eyes does something to my heart and on top of that your beautiful dimples makes me want to cherish you. I want to tell you how much I am in love with you but I am just preparing myself. Don't worry I am not a psycho lover but a normal guy who fell in love at first sight with you. It's just I need time to bring myself to face you. I hope you like these flowers and chocolates. But remember I am also giving you time to adjust and letting you know about me so that you don’t think of any other guy, or else I will be very sad and we don’t want that do we?

Yours,

Secret Admirer..."

Pearl was so baffled that she didn't know how to react. If she would have found this letter before meeting Shawn she would have definitely said it is creepy but now this note made her realise a lot more creepy things are happening with her.

Pearl was so engrossed in reading the note that she didn't notice someone's scrutinising gaze at her. The person move towards her snatching the letter from her hand making her snap out of her thoughts. Pearl's eyes widened when she saw Shawn reading the note with his blazing eyes to which she started shaking.

"Who sent this?!"Shawn questioned her with is dangerously calm voice making her flinch and tongue tied not knowing how to answer him.

" I have asked you something Pearl...who sent this to you?!" This time Shawn raised his voice a bit.

"I don't know..."Pearl replied with her timid voice scared of him.

"Just some few days I did not contact you so you forgot who you fucking belong to? Looks like I wasn't clear before that you belong to me, huh? Do I need to clear it to you?! Come answer me!" He roared.

"I am so-sorry...pl-please!!"

"Oh now you are sorry huh? How dare you let this kind of thing happen?! Do I need to show you your limits?"Shawn said even though he knew she wasn’t at fault in order to irk her and he succeeded. Pearl was frustrated when she heard Shawn talking about her limits. She was now angry. It was like how much can you control.

"First of all I don't know who did this and second I know my limits very well and I can do what ever I want! You clearly don't have any right over me Mr. Kingston!!" Pearl replied firmly and confidently and turned around to leave but before she could leave Shawn caught her wrist and pinned her on the door harshly taking her off guard.He tightly hold her waist pressing his body with her.

Pearl winced at the sudden impact on her back and Shawn was looking at her with anger and amusement in his eyes.

"So we are getting feisty? Aren't we baby girl?!" Shawn said while nuzzling into her hair taking her scent. On the other hand Pearl was struggling to get out of his hold.

"Le-leave me!" Pearl stuttered.

"Why baby? Why are you stuttering? Where did your bravery fly, huh?!"

"Pl-ease S-Shawn let m-me go...!" Pearl said with tear flowing out of her eyes. She was uncomfortable at the sudden closeness of a man. She had never this close to someone before and now this closeness was effecting her. Whereas Shawn was unknowingly enjoying this warmth at Pearl's embrace. Her vanilla and orange scent was calming his inner beast. He was trailing soft kisses in her neck ignoring all her pleas. He was so lost in desire that he forgot everything around him.

Pearl was thrashing harshly because of his kisses on her neck. She felt disgusted on her. She felt weak for not being able to fight.

"Don't move Pearl or the consequences will be worse." Shawn murmured with a stern voice in her neck. He didn't know why he was behaving like this. It was so unlike of him to lose his self control, but he was not in his sane mind, was he? He felt solemn in her but he was just too stubborn to admit it.

Pearl stopped struggling feeling helpless but a loud sob from her make Shawn halt on his actions making him realise what he was doing. He was feeling bad when he saw her red face and her swollen innocent eyes but he is never going to admit it. However instead of comforting her he smirked at her messy look ignoring the pang in his heart. He leaned closer to her face and asked "Who do you belong to Pearl?"

"N-no on-e.."Pearl replied.

"It seems like you didn't get your lesson,did you?! Do you want me to remind you again by kissing you?" Shawn asked Pearl with a squeeze on her waist and she shook her head.

"So I am asking again who do you belong to?!"

"Y-you..." Pearl said in her hardly audible voice.

" I did not hear you...come on say it again loud and clear."

" I belong to you." She said and broke into a loud sob.

"Good and always remember you are mine...so now go before I change my mind." Shawn said release it her from his grip.

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Pearl ran out of the locker room crying. She found her friends at the corridor looking at her confused. She ran to them and started crying hugging them. Her friends were worried watching her sudden outburst and started comforting her.

"Pearl honey, stop crying and tell us what's wrong?" Said Kerin worried.

"Uh-that-Mr. Kingston...I!"

"Okay sweetie at first clam down and tell us what happened? And what Mr. Kingston?!" This time asked Sarah.

"Mr. Kingston he-after..." Pearl started speaking but got cut by the voice behind her making her freeze.

"Hey guys...every thing fine with this Ms...?"

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Cliffhanger guys!! What do you think who is this person who cut Pearl off?!

Well to know what for the next chapter and till then take care!!And yeah my meanie readers vote, support and follow!!

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