mineIn the eyes of the world, Caleb Cavanaugh was a cold, untouchable, and almost emotionless young CEO. His company thrived under his firm leadership, and he was always known as a man who was not easily disturbed by trivial matters.

However, all that changed when you started working at his company.

You were not an extraordinary woman. Not like the women who usually surrounded Caleb who were full of ambition or only wanted his wealth. You were different. You were simple, cheerful, and your smile… drove Caleb crazy.

At first, Caleb only observed from afar. But slowly, his obsession grew. He began to pay attention to all your habits, what time you came into the office, how you tucked your hair behind your ear, even the way you bit your lip when you were nervous.

He wanted more.

When his patience ran out, Caleb began to enter your house without your knowledge. Every night, he stood in the corner of the dark room, watching you sleep. He touched your things, memorized your scent left on the blanket.

But there was one thing that made his blood boil, your smile for someone else.

You smile at your coworkers, at the barista at the cafe, even at random men who happen to make small talk with you. It’s wrong.

That smile belongs to him.

One night, you wake up with a headache. Your body feels weak, and as your eyes adjust to the dim light, your heart nearly stops.

Your hands are tied. This room… isn’t your apartment.

Fear fills your body as you try to move. Then, the sound of familiar footsteps is heard.

Caleb.

Caleb stands in the doorway, staring at you with obsessive eyes. He approaches slowly, then lifts your chin with his cold fingers.

“Your beautiful smile should only be for me.” His voice is low, trembling. “Every breath you take, every heartbeat… they’re all mine now.”

You swallow, your body shaking. “You’re… crazy.”

Caleb smiles thinly, but his eyes show no trace of tenderness. “Maybe. But you’ll get used to it soon. Because from now on, you’re only mine.”