My Cursed Mate

Kazandra cocked her eyebrows and locked eyes with her, refusing to break the intense connection. As Sophia went on with her endless rant, she couldn’t help but feel like a trapped animal, desperately seeking an escape from Kazandra’s unwavering gaze. Fumbling with her clothes, Sophia clung to them for dear life in an attempt to maintain her composure under the piercing scrutiny.

“I can,” she responded, a mischievous grin graced her face as she looked back and locked eyes with Vega who gave her an affirmative and encouraging nod.

Sophia seethed after seeing the subtle exchange between them. The fiery tendrils of envy behind her gaze grew more intense with each moment and in that heated instant, only one thought was on her mind – she would do anything to make Vega hers and no one could stand in her way, not even Kazandra.

She turned around and picked up her bag that was on the seat. With a deep exhale, she masked the irritation and fury bubbling within her. Deep down, she believed that by the end of the day, victory will still be hers. After she regained her composure, she turned back to face them, a façade of congeniality plastered on her face.

“I hope so,” she shot back, her words laced with a hint of challenge. Stepping forward, she halted just inches from Kazandra. “Because I will make sure that I will emerge victorious,” she declared, brushing past her with deliberate force which she did not hide, a gesture meant to assert her dominance.

Kazandra smirked. She was the kind of person that wouldn’t retreat from an intentional provocation. With a dismissive shake of her head and a scornful laugh, she deftly captured Sophia’s arm before she could take another step.

“Before you leave and declare your unattainable victory, you need to pay first. I’ve incurred losses just because of your tantrums and selfish antics. Pay before I resort to drastic measures,” she leaned forward and whispered her warning.

Sophia’s eyes widened. “I don’t believe you!”

“If you’d bothered to do your research then you would know that I am not bluffing. No matter what, you need to pay before you can leave.” Her grip on Sophia’s arm tightening to emphasize her authority. “And if you are reluctant to pay, I can personally tour you to our kitchen, complete with washing the dishes.” She looked at her from head to toe. “Seems fitting,” she added with a playful glint in her eyes as she relished in Sophia’s discomfort.

The woman took a step back, her gaze fixed on Kazandra. Beneath Sophia’s composed façade, a storm of anger was brewing, her hands trembled with the urge to strike. Reluctantly, she unzipped her bag and retrieved her wallet where she pulled out a sleek black card and handed it over to Kazandra.

Kazandra took pleasure in Sophia’s discomfort. A wide grin adorned her face as she reached for the card. Sophia’s eye twitched the moment those fingers touched the card. A silent battle of wills ensued as Sophia refused to release it. But Kazandra held fast and refused to relinquish her grip on it.

And after a tense standoff, Sophia conceded defeat. Trembling, she let go as she watched her card being handed over to one of the staff. Kazandra whispered the amount to the staff. Surprised with the amount, even the staff couldn’t help but take a second look. Casting another curious glance at Kazandra, the staff processed the bill under her insistent smile.

Sophia left Vignier in trembling anger. She looked back at the hateful place before she stomped to her parked car and sped away. She took several deep breaths while driving to calm herself before a wicked grin appeared on her lips. The mission was done and all she needed to do now was to wait. A crazed laugh filled the car at the thought that the man would soon be hers..

Business resumed after the unwanted guest left. Vega and Kazandra on the other hand went upstairs to rest. Kazandra felt that all of her recovered energy was depleted at that unpleasant encounter as she slumped on the sofa inside her office. The warmth from the sunlight that was entering from the glass windows and the gentle breeze of the wind helped to ease her at least.

Vega roamed inside the room like he owned the place and started to take note of every piece of decoration and items inside the place. The vintage feel from the room was relaxing even more so because Kazandra was with him. He took a glance at the resting woman and a small smile curved on her lips.

It was a cozy morning and was a perfect time for a nap. Without hesitation, Vega quietly sat down beside Kazandra as he took his time in admiring her sleeping face. He had seen it last night and early that day but he couldn’t get enough of it. She looked like an angel with her eyes closed which was very different when she was awake, that fiery temper and devilish grins she had been also strangely alluring for him. Unique, one of a kind, that’s how he would describe her.

At that moment, his hand moved and slowly stroked her cheeks down to her plump lips which he rubbed for a few seconds before he moved on gently combing her hair. Everything around them made that moment magical as if they were the only ones in the world and for the first time in his life Vega felt his eyelids getting heavy.

Succumbing to the call of sleep, he too closed his eyes and rested his head on the couches head rest while facing the woman. He already rested and yet it was not enough to replenish his lost energy. This must be the reason why his body felt so heavy and tired that he needed to sleep.

Kazandra opened her eyes and tilted her head to face the man. A sweet smile naturally appeared in her lips at the sight of the man that held her heart. Not only was he handsome but he was perfect in all of the aspects. Although all of these traits might be important to others, for Kazandra, these were only an addition because she was just happy to finally reconcile with Vega.

She moved her body forward and took the initiative to lay in his arms. She rested her head on the man’s chest with her eyes closed. The rhythmic beating of his heart lulled her back to sleep until the darkness of the night came and the chill of the evening wind made her shiver into waking up alone in her office.

Kazandra laid on the sofa contrary to how she slept a while ago. A soft blanket was covering her and warm lights were all lit up but her eyes immediately searched for that one person she wanted to see every time she would wake up.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.