All Chapters of A Love Too Close : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

38 Chapters

The Truth

CHAPTER ONE The TruthAnnie's POV My phone buzzed that afternoon, and ice shot down my spine as I stared at the screen.“Hey love, running late. Bringing someone home… my cousin from Cape Town.”“Alright baby, safe trip.”The words felt like ash in my mouth the moment I sent them. Cousin from Cape Town? He'd never mentioned a cousin. Not once in five years. Unease twisted in my stomach like barbed wire.This was the man I'd built my world around. My constant. My anchor. Five years of shared dreams, quiet sacrifices, laughter that used to echo through these walls. He'd always whispered, “we will grow old together.”I believed him.As the CEO of Starlight Event Company, he was untouchable. He hosted and planned weddings for billionaires, presidential ceremonies, and galas dripping with wealth. I'd been there too—lending ideas, loving him fiercely—even while working at rival Pleasure Hills.Tonight was supposed to be our healing. Our new start after months of distance, missed calls, vi

Wedding Planner

CHAPTER TWO Wedding Planner Annie's POV I woke up with my head pounding like a drum. Every pulse felt sharper than the last. My eyes fluttered open, taking in the dim morning light. Matteo was gone—God knows where.As I swung my leg off the bed, a sudden jab of pain shot across my head. I froze, letting it pass before stepping forward.My phone lay on the mirror table. Matteo must have kept it there. I didn't remember. My fingers trembled as I picked it up, scrolling through notifications like a starving woman hunting for food. No calls. No texts. No excuses. Just emptiness. Just silence. My heart sank further.From now on, Annie… forget men. Focus on your work. I muttered to myself, dragging my aching body into the bathroom for a shower. Work still awaited. Life didn't pause.I rushed into the office, still adjusting my hair, my smile forced. I pretended last night hadn't shattered me.“Here comes my best girlfriend at Pleasure Hills, Annie! You're late today, why? And why are you

Temptation Under The Moonlight

CHAPTER THREE Temptation Under The Moonlight Annie's POV Two days later–after the blur of airports and shuttles, and a mind too tired to think—the resort unfolded before me like a painting brought to life. It was around 9pm. The sky was dark yet glowing, lit up by shiny stars sprinkled across it and the moon so bright.The beach was wild tonight —loud music, shouting voices, laughter drifting everywhere. A full night party. Bonfires rose up like flames reaching the sky, surrounded by bodies dancing, taking pictures, drinking like they wanted the night to swallow them whole.The DJ blasted afrobeats and summer pop, the speakers shaking with bass so deep that I felt it vibrate in my chest.Matteo was already shaking his head to the beat, his curls bouncing like he had no care in the world. “You need this break, Annie,” he yelled over the music. “Just breathe and forget everything!” he tugged me into the crowd. We danced for a while, but soon enough he got carried away, and drifted in

The Deal

CHAPTER FOURThe DealAnnie's POV I stirred as the soft morning light streamed softly into my bedroom window. The sunlight brushed against the curtains in warm, lazy streaks, glowing across the bedroom walls like gold dust. The first thing I became aware of, was the soreness in my body, a deep pulsing reminder of last night. A reminder I couldn't escape even if I tried.The second?Grey wasn't here.I looked around my room as if expecting a note, a trace, anything… but there was nothing. My cheeks felt hot, and I could still feel the numb ache of my womanhood humming with traces of his touch, reminding me of how wild he was last night.Annie, you didn't come here for all this, I scolded myself. You came to heal.But it had happened, and there was no undoing it now.Besides… it's not like I'd ever see him again.A knock pulled me out of my thoughts.“Annie, it's me, Matteo.”I opened the door and let him in. He sat beside me crossing his arms in that dramatic, exaggerated way he alway

His Terms

CHAPTER FIVE His Terms Annie's POV Sunlight spilled across the lounge, glinting off the polished marble floor like tiny stars. Guests murmured softly around me—quiet laughter, clinking glasses, the soft scrape of cutlery—but everything felt far away, muffled, like I was underwater.The faint scent of fresh citrus lingered in the air, mixed with polished wood and warm daylight. It should have been calming, but my stomach churned with nerves. My palms were cold, pressed flat against my thighs as I waited.Then he arrived.Grey walked in with the steady confidence of someone who never had to wonder if he belonged. His presence shifted the room. He sat across from me like he owned not just the chair, but the air between us. The calm, controlled aura around him made it feel like he had already rehearsed everything he was about to say—down to the exact moment he would inhale.“We need rules,” he said. His voice was steady, expression unreadable. “If this is going to work, it has to be fl

The Return

Chapter Six The ReturnAnnie's POV By 8am in the morning, my room was already a mess. The clothes I carefully selected for my vacation were everywhere on the bed. I stood in the middle of it all, folding and unfolding the same dress like my hands didn't know what they were doing.This wasn't how my vacation was supposed to end. I should have been relaxing. Swimming. Even trying to forget the bad relationship I just came out from. But I'm packing my things because I agreed to pretend to be someone's girlfriend.The worst of it, Matteo had said he wasn't leaving the beach yet, until he's done enjoying himself. He only said I should be careful. But being careful wasn't something I could feel. Not with the anger from Diaman's message still burning under my ribs.That message felt like a match dragged across my chest, reminding me why I agree to this madness. A knock on the door snapped me out of my thoughts. I didn't need to ask who it was.“Ann

Apexlux Is Mine

Chapter Seven Apexlux Is MineAnnie's POV Grey's words still hung in the air. “Dad, I'm not interested in becoming the new CEO.”The room went still immediately. Diaman's jaw tightened, his face twitching with disbelief and something else I couldn't name yet. Grey still stood unmoved at his words. Then Diaman's voice broke the silence.“What do you mean you're not interested as the new CEO? Why were you sent abroad to study? Wasn't it for this?”Grey didn't flinch. He released my hand to adjust his cuff. “I've been building something worthwhile.”“Worthwhile?” Diaman spat the word like venom. “What could be more important than this position? Do you even realize what you're walking away from? This company, this family, this empire?”The heat in the room twisted my stomach. I wanted to reach out to stop the tension, but I couldn't move. Guests leaned toward one another, whispering with curiosity in their eyes. Before Grey could respond, the CEO o

Between Two Brothers

CHAPTER EIGHT Between Two Brothers Annie’s POVDiaman’s grip tightened around my wrist as he pulled me to a quieter corner of the hallway. “So tell me,” he snapped, looking me up and down, “is that how desperate you’ve become for money?”I stiffened.“You are pretending to date Grey,” he continued, with a low venomous voice. A bitter laugh escaped him. “Thank God I found out early. Imagine if I had made the mistake of marrying someone this cheap.”His fingers bit into my wrist harder, and a sharp pain shot up my arm. I couldn't pull away. My heart was pounding so loud I could hear it in my ears. Four years of standing by him, of believing him, shrinking myself so he could feel bigger. And this was what he saw me as now. Cheap. Desperate. My throat burned, but I swallowed it down. I would never cry for him. Not here. Not ever again.“You cheated. Lie. And marry someone else!” I continued, my voice shaking with fury, “but suddenly I’m the cheap one? Suddenl

Do You Think I'm Pathetic?

Chapter Nine Do You Think I'm Pathetic?Annie's POVI couldn't sleep. I'd been staring at the ceiling for what felt like hours, my mind replaying everything. Diaman's face, Katy's smug smile, the wedding I had planned for them, the kiss Grey gave me in front of everyone.Finally, I gave up. I threw off the covers and stepped out of my room. The house was too silent. My footsteps echoed as I walked down the hallway, peeking into rooms I hadn't seen before. Grey's house was like a museum. Everything perfectly placed, expensive, untouched.Then I found it. A door slightly open, soft light spilling out. I pushed it wider and my jaw dropped. A home theater. Not just any theater—a massive one. Rows of plush leather seats, a screen bigger than my entire bedroom back at Matteo's place, and walls lined with shelves of movies."Wow…" I whispered, stepping inside. I ran my fingers along the seats, then noticed a small cabinet in the corner. I opened it. Wine. Bottles an

First Day At Work

CHAPTER TEN First Day At WorkAnnie's POVThe car slowed down in front of the tall glass building, and I felt my breath catch without meaning to. I tilted my head back, my eyes moving slowly up the structure.The company logo sat boldly at the top, impossible to miss.The moment we stepped out of the car, everything changed. Voices rose at once."Good morning, sir.""Welcome back, Mr. Grey.""It's good to have you back.”People straightened as we passed. Some smiled. Some stared. Others whispered his name like they were confirming it was really him.Grey didn't slow down. He walked like the place had been waiting for him. His family were all waiting for us inside. I followed beside him, trying not to look overwhelmed, but my heart was beating faster than my steps.So Apexlux really belongs to him. The thought slipped into my mind without warning. All this while… nobody knew. Not his family. Not my company. Not even Diaman, who always acted like he

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