RUINED BY MY ENEMY
EP-1
I stormed into the club, the bass thumping like a heartbeat in my chest, following the location Emma, my best friend had texted me.
She'd sworn my boyfriend was cheating. I hadn't believed her.
Not until that damning photo hit my phone: Alaric Volkov, the guy I'd known since childhood, with some girl draped all over him.
Our parents were best friends; we'd grown up together. I thought he was sweet. Hell, we'd been dating for four years.
He'd lied, saying he was visiting his friend's hospitalized grandma.
My eyes locked on him in the dim strobe lights.. a particular figure that made my stomach twist.
There he was, in the corner booth, the girl from the picture perched right on his lap.
My hands fisted at my sides.
Elena Hart/FL
{So this is the hospital where your friend's grandma is admitted? What was she, a prostitute on life support?}
i thought sarcastically, a bitter laugh bubbling in my throat.
Then I saw it: his fingers digging into her waist, grinding her shamelessly over his crotch. This fúçking pervert.
I'd be lying if I said the thought never crossed my mind. He's a man, after all.
Some girls would pipe up with "not all men." Yeah, not all men... but always a man.
I gritted my teeth, rage boiling as I stormed toward them, ready to beat the shit out of him.
But I froze mid-stride.. close enough now to overhear their whispers over the pulsing music.
Alaric Volkov
"I swear, baby.."
Alaric slurred, nuzzling the girl's neck.
Alaric Volkov
"I don't love that Elena. It's her who's obsessed with me."
Alaric Volkov
"I just felt pity, so I gave her a little attention. She can never reach my standards."
Lyla
(giggled, tracing his jaw) "Then why are you still dating her?"
Alaric Volkov
"For fun. I'll dump her tonight only-"
Before he could finish, I snatched an wine bottle from a nearby table and smashed it over his head. Glass shattered, red wine exploding like blood across his shirt.
He whipped around, freezing when his eyes met mine, blood trickling from his scalp.
Elena Hart/FL
"You'll dump me?"
I scoffed, voice dripping venom. Then I screamed, dragging every eye in the club our way.
Elena Hart/FL
"I'M DUMPING YOU! NOW GO CRY HOLDING YOUR INVISIBLE PRIDE!"
He lurched to his feet, staggering.
Alaric Volkov
"Y-YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME! YOU CAN NEVER FIND SOMEONE BETTER THAN ME! I'M RICH! I'M HANDSOME-"
Elena Hart/FL
"Oh, I definitely can. Wanna see?"
Blind with fury, I stormed off but slammed straight into a wall of muscle.
A broad, unyielding chest. Without thinking, without looking, I grabbed the stranger's collar and crushed my lips to his in a desperate, passionate kiss.
Shock rippled through me as he kissed me back. Slow at first, his mouth firm and commanding, tasting of whiskey and sin.
Then it ignited.. deeper, hungrier.
His hands gripped my waist, yanking me flush against him, his tongue sweeping in to claim mine with a possessive heat that made my knees buckle.
Fingers tangled in my hair, tilting my head as he devoured me..
I finally broke away, gasping, and opened my eyes.
My gaze locked on him. My eyes widened in horror.
EP-2
I whispered, heart slamming against my ribs.
Adrian's lips curved into that infuriating smirk, dark eyes gleaming with wicked amusement.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Missed me that much, sweetheart?"
I froze. What the hell had I just done? I'd kissed Alaric's elder brother- my sworn enemy since childhood.
The one who'd tormented me with pranks, taunts, and that smug superiority complex our whole lives.
I swallowed hard, staring at his usual ugly smirk, my breath hitching.
Of course this bastard was going to tease the hell out of me.
Alaric's scream snapped me back to reality.
Alaric Volkov
"HOW DARE YOU?!"
Elena Hart/FL
"We're done.."
Elena Hart/FL
"I'm leaving you. Breaking up with you. End of discussion."
I turned on my heel and stormed out of the club, dodging Adrian's piercing gaze like it burned.
Outside, the cool night air hit me like a slap. I sighed at the empty road, sinking onto the curb in a shadowed corner, clutching my chest.
Yeah, I'd acted all strong in front of Alaric.. fueled by pure rage. But now, calm and alone, the cracks showed.
I wasn't strong enough for this. I'd loved him. Letting go felt like ripping out my heart. But I couldn't cry over a cheater, a boy who'd never loved me back.
I wiped my tears, forced myself to stand.. then froze.
Adrian stood right there, hands in his pockets, watching me with that predatory glint.
Please, not again. I didn't want to remember that embarrassing kiss.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Your choice is really bad, you know~"
He drawled, smirking like he owned the night.
I gritted my teeth at his taunt.
Elena Hart/FL
"None of your business."
I started walking, but his hand shot out, grabbing my wrist. I whipped around, glaring daggers.
Elena Hart/FL
"Excuse me?"
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Sit in the car. I'll drop you home."
He jerked his chin toward his sleek black SUV.
Elena Hart/FL
"When did you start this driver job? Suits you, though."
Adrian Volkov/ML
"I'll not repeat myself. Sit. Now."
My blood boiled. He was too bossy, and I hated it. I wanted to beat the shit out of him.
What did he think he was? A king? Yeah, probably king of donkeys. I yanked free and stormed in the opposite direction.
A yelp escaped me as the world flipped.. I was airborne, then slung over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes, his arm like iron around my thighs.
Elena Hart/FL
"WHAT THE HELL!"
Elena Hart/FL
"Put me down!"
I pounded his back, struggling, my hair whipping wildly.
He ignored me completely, striding to the car, dumping me into the passenger seat, and slamming the door before sliding into the driver's side.
Elena Hart/FL
"What the hell is wrong with you?!"
Adrian Volkov/ML
"I should ask you the same. Look at the road.. it's full of drunkards."
I blinked, peering out. He was right. A rowdy bunch of staggering drunks lurked nearby, catcalling into the shadows. I shut my mouth, cheeks burning.
A heavy silence blanketed the car ride. I stared out the window, sighing over and over, trying to shove tonight's chaos from my mind- the betrayal, the kiss, him.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Always remember.. people who butter you up? They've got a knife in their hand."
I blinked, turning to him.
Elena Hart/FL
"Since when do you talk like that? Last I heard, you were spewing rubbish and shit."
He rolled his eyes, smirking like he was God's gift.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Ha ha ha. So funny, sweetheart."
Elena Hart/FL
"Not funnier than your life."
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Look who's talking.. Miss Elena Hart, queen of witches whose boyfriend's a cheating liar."
Elena Hart/FL
"Yeah, yeah. Your blood, after all."
I rolled my eyes. He gasped dramatically, clutching his chest like I'd stabbed him.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Excuse me? What do you mean 'my blood'? I didn't birth the idiot. He could never be my son.. he's ugly. Me? I've got a lethal face card."
He flashed that cocky grin, winking in the rearview like a total prick.
Elena Hart/FL
"You're really annoying."
The car pulled up to my house. I shoved the door open and hopped out.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"And you're rude.."
He called after me, leaning out his window with that infuriating smirk.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"I drove you home.. where's the thanks, princess?"
I spun back, plastering on a fake, sarcastic smile.
Elena Hart/FL
"I don't thank kidnappers."
With that, I flipped my hair and marched inside, slamming the door on his chuckle.
It wasn't anything new. We'd been at each other's throats since childhood- roasting, teasing, hating.
I despised him for his arrogance back then, and he hadn't changed one bit.
Still bossy, cocky, and insufferably arrogant.
EP-3
I walked into the university, backpack slung over my shoulder, still raw from last night.
But at the entrance, a sharp slap landed on my back. I flinched, whipping around to see who the hell..
Adrian fúçking Volkov. Smirking like he'd conquered the world.
Elena Hart/FL
"What the hell was that?!"
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Thought I should greet the queen of witches properly.."
He said, all lazy confidence, eyes twinkling with mischief.
I rolled my eyes and kept walking, refusing to waste breath on him.
But I froze mid-step when his voice drawled after me.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"How rude. Ignoring me after stealing a kiss?"
My eyes widened. I spun back, glaring lasers.
Elena Hart/FL
"Don't you dare tease me!"
He stepped closer, towering with that cocky grin, voice dropping low and taunting.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Oh please, princess. I'm just spilling facts."
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Don't act like you didn't enjoy it.. melting into me like that.."
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Admit it, my kiss ruined you for that loser brother of mine."
My jaw dropped. This king of donkeys.. I knew he'd tease me forever.
Elena Hart/FL
"I swear, if you tease me one more time, I'll-"
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Kiss me again?"
He winked, leaning in like he owned me.
That's when I snatched my water bottle and splooshed it right in his face, turning him into a drenched, sputtering mess.
I blinked. A gaggle of girls nearby nearly fainted, swooning like idiots.
Oh yeah.. I'd forgotten. He was the shitty heartthrob of this university, with thousands dying over him.
I got it; they were all blind. No one in their right mind would fall for this egoistic, arrogant donkey.
Nancy
"OMG, he looks so hot all wet!"
I stared at her in disbelief, then at the drenched cat in front of me.
I scrutinized him for a solid five seconds. Nope. My stomach churned.. I nearly vomited. Couldn't look at this brat anymore.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Did you just make a face at the hottest guy in the whole university?"
Adrian demanded, shaking water from his hair like a smug wet dog, that cocky smirk somehow still intact.
Elena Hart/FL
"Oh... wait? I can't see him."
I gasped dramatically, hand to my chest, making him blink in confusion.
Elena Hart/FL
"The hottest guy. Tell me later if you see him, okay?"
I flashed a saccharine, sarcastic smile and sauntered off, leaving him dripping.
I marched into my classroom, pulse still racing from the water showdown. This time, Adrian didn't follow.. thank God.
He was my senior, two years older, not stuck in my classes. Who could tolerate that donkey in a classroom all day?
I headed for my seat, but Emma's voice hit me like a freight train.
Emma William/FL's bestfriend
"Really? You want to kiss Adrian? And what do you mean by again???"
I flinched as she lunged, snatching something from my back.. a crumpled paper. Wait, something was scribbled on it.
I yanked it from her hand and read:
"Adrian, kiss me again."
Elena Hart/FL
"What the actual fúçk?"
My blood boiled. I knew who did this.
Elena Hart/FL
"ADRIAN!! YOU JERK!"
I waited an hour through that droning lecture, fuming, leg bouncing under the desk. The second it ended, I shot up and stormed to the cafeteria, eyes scanning for that fucker.
There.. Adrian, lounging with his posse of jock friends, all laughs and cool-guy vibes.
I barreled over and slammed the paper on his table.
Elena Hart/FL
"What the hell is this??"
He glanced at it, then acted shy. Blushing? Batting lashes? Excuse me?
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Oh please, Elena~"
He cooed, voice all mock-innocent, hand to his heart.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Have some shame. You're asking me to kiss you in front of everyone?"
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Elena... please, not in front of everyone."
He pouted dramatically, winking at his gaping friends as whispers rippled through the growing crowd.
Elena Hart/FL
"Shut up! I know it's you who stuck this with glue on my back!"
Suddenly, a familiar hand clamped my wrist. I turned- Alaric. Ugh, please, not again. This mess was all because of him.
Alaric Volkov
"Elena... we need to talk."
Before I could spit a word, Adrian growled.. low, dangerous, eyes narrowing to slits.
Adrian Volkov/ML
"Take your hand off her."
Alaric sneered, grip tightening.
Alaric Volkov
"I won't. And it's none of your business..."
Alaric Volkov
"What's your relation with her?"
Alaric spat, yanking me closer like I was his property.
Before I could shut down this cold war, a strong arm snaked around my waist, hauling me back.. flushed against a rock-hard chest.
Then his lips crashed onto mine, devouring me.
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