Juujuu_Sky

[MATURE CONTENT]

*Slow burn*


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Life has unexpected ways of turning things from 0 to 180 degrees in just a matter of seconds. 

Charlotte was mourning her husband's sudden demise with the only daughter they had, Aurora. And as if the pain of losing him wasn't enough, Derek, the boss of the dead man, came out of nowhere, to demand a mind blowing amount as a debt the man owed him. But meanwhile, he would take Aurora, their only daughter, with him, till Charlotte paid every penny. 

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Derek, a young man who had been through a painful experience, numbing his emotions in the process, found out that the man who betrayed him had a family somewhere, enjoying life. He vowed to kill them all. But ended up sparing their lives, taking Aurora, his only daughter, with him.


But wait, why has Aurora started to feel that Derek is not as scary as he looks? Why does she feel like she can bring life and light into his seemingly lonely, dark life? 

Will Derek open up to this foreign feeling that has started to trigger certain emotions in him?

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Excerpt

She was in deep thoughts when she heard shuffling sounds and her head quickly snapped to the direction of the man. He was on his feet now, his gaze not leaving them. 

Charlotte and Aurora both scampered back in fear. He stared at them for some few seconds and wordlessly turned and walked towards the door. 

Aurora's eyes widened a bit. Wait, was it...was it over? Had he agreed to her mother's pleas? Was he going to leave them alone now? 

She was about to breathe when she heard a deep, gruff voice.

"Get the girl."

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Six Ways To Sunday

He punched his number in her phone and handed it over to her. Rejoice quickly dialed it and when a phone rang in Derek's pocket, she said,

"That's my number. I called you so you could have mine as well. It was so good to see you again, Derek. You have no idea how I have wished to meet you again." She said with true honesty.

Derek just gave a terse nod. "I'm glad. Now if you would excuse me, I really have to leave now."

They both went to the parking lot and Rejoice sauntered towards her car. She expected to see Derek go get his car too but He was just leaving the premises.

"Derek? You don't have a car? I can drop you off if you don't mind?" She quickly offered and walked toards him with a concerned look.

"Thanks for the offer, but I'm good. I'll just catch the early bus and..."

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