Miracle On Hollow Peak

Miracle On Hollow Peak

Chapters: 80
Updated: 19 Dec 2024
Author: RomanticAdrienne
4.6

Synopsis

I am Kira Reed and for as long as I can remember, I have worked in his company. But I had enough! He’s such a despicable man to the point I couldn’t resist his tyranny. Or maybe that's what I want to make myself believe. Who am I kidding? Besides, the holidays are coming and I really want to go home this year. After submitting her resignation, Kira goes to her home village, Hollow Peak, a dreamy settlement at the foot of the mountain. All she wants is to have a quiet holiday in the company of her loving family, away from her despicable boss, Gabriel. But unwilling to let her go, Gabriel goes after her and things get complicated. In between Christmas preparations, Gabriel’s hating of the holidays, and the love that slowly ignites in his heart for his young copywriter, the two discover the miracle of Hollow Peak.

Billionaire Romance BxG Unexpected Romance Love/Hate Character Growth

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Chapter 1 – Going home | Miracle On Hollow Peak

KIRA.

I am Kira Reed and for as long as I can remember, I have worked in his company. But I had enough! He’s such a despicable man to the point I couldn’t resist his tyranny. Or maybe that's what I want to make myself believe. Who am I kidding? Besides, the holidays are coming and I really want to go home this year.

***

“Are you sure this is what you want, Kira? Think again, this man won’t take you back,” said Alana, one of my supporters in this company.

“I’ve never been more sure, Alana. You know I can’t stand him anymore!” I shouted, closing the door to my office.

“Won’t you at least wait and give it to him in person? He’ll get mad, you know. Especially now that he won’t find someone so soon to replace you.”

“You think I care? I’ll leave my resignation on his desk and leave. I have to be on a plane to Hollow Peaks by 6 PM.”

“OK. Regardless of what happens here, I’m glad you’re spending Christmas and New Year with your family,” Alana said wistfully.

“You know you’re invited too. Plus, my brother would really enjoy it,” I said and winked at her.

“Hey!”

“What? You know better than me that there are some sparks in there. Maybe the magic of Christmas will open up some more minds. Anyway, I need to wrap this up and go packing at home. There’s a lot to sort out.”

“I’m going to miss you, baby”

“You can visit me anytime,” I said and held out my arms. Alana stepped into my embrace. We didn’t stay hugged for too long because I didn’t want my co-workers to notice anything. Only Alana knew I was leaving.

Just like a feline, I walked into my boss’s office and placed my resignation on the desk. I looked around a bit. Knowing how tyrannical Gabriel Bates was, the office was in complete contrast to his personality. No room for regrets. Maybe only that this was my only source of income. But I would be alright.

When I got home, I didn’t know where to start. I loved this apartment. My parents had bought it for me when I moved to London. They said I needed a place of my own, so I didn’t have to pay rent. It cost a fortune and, although I objected, my parents insisted.

I didn’t pack too many clothes. After the holidays, I was planning to come back and look for another job.

I was looking out the window when my cell phone rang. It was Gabriel, but I didn’t answer. I initially thought he wouldn’t care that I was leaving, but there was a big event coming up over the company that I was part of. He was definitely calling to tell me I was being irresponsible.

Outside it was already snowing with big flakes, and there were only three days left until Christmas, but if I didn’t count today, which was ending anyway, there were only two.

Finally, the cell phone stopped ringing.

And that was the last noise I heard from Gabriel Bates. Or so I thought.

***

“Look! There she is!”

My mother and brother approached me as I waited for them at the airport’s arrivals area in Hollow Peak’s airport. I couldn’t hide my joy and a broad smile lit up my face. I haven’t seen them in a long time.

My brother hated the big city, so he stayed behind and helped all the animals here. He was a vet.

I knew how much my mother loved me, but she also condemned me because I was the youngest and the only one who hadn’t gotten married. Whenever we were together, she would always find something to criticize about me.

She always said that my biological clock was ticking and that I would remain an old maid in my twenty-seven years.

“Dear, have you been sleeping lately? It’s awful how you look”

And that was her.

“Thank you, mom. That helps”

“I’m not saying it the way you are probably thinking. You’re gorgeous, but...”

“I’m alright, mom. Just a bumpy flight, nothing more”

But that was not all. Somehow, my mind wondered at Gabriel’s stunned face when he saw the resignation letter. I explained nothing to him in that letter just that I quit. But that was only for me to know.

And there was more. Along with my resignation, my heart remained there, torn to pieces. Another secret of mine.

Everyone else knew I couldn’t stand Gabriel anymore, but I was actually running away.

The only way I could have done it fearlessly was leaving London for the holidays.

Now that I'd arrived on Hollow Peak, it overcame me with a deep sorrow that I would not ponder. Did I appear awful? I was entirely convinced I did. Because the man I lost my heart to would never feel the same way about me as I did about him. So distance was the only way.

And in a week, when I would return to London, it would be to my cozy apartment and no job, no letter of recommendation from my previous employer, and no opportunities. All of that was almost as awful as the broken heart I was keeping to myself.

My chest-hurting wound was incredibly annoying.

This Christmas, I might well be a complete Grinch, but my family couldn’t possibly know the whole depth of my problems, so...

I had to fake happiness.

I was thankful, though, that we were spending this Christmas as a family. This was the honest truth.

“I’m so sorry Alana and Brad couldn’t make it. I would have loved you guys to meet the man who stole my heart.”

“Me too, sis. I should meet him so he would know that you are not alone and that you have someone to take care of you,” my brother said from somewhere behind my mother. He didn’t change at all. The beard made him a little more mature, though.

“Come on, Joe, you’re upset that Alana couldn’t make it, but you’ll get over it. Come here, I missed you so much,” I said and hugged him like crazy.

And that was the additional issue I would have to manage during the week. Inquiries and remarks regarding my fictitious partner, who I shouldn’t have created.

“I missed you too, sis, but you are mistaken. I don’t even remember… Alana… or how you said her name was”

“It’s Alana, and… ugh, never mind. You know how I hate crowded places, so if we finished here we might as well go home,” I told them, looking around.

There was great excitement. I wasn’t the only one who came home for the holidays.

“This is the best thing to do, especially since I’m going to spoil you with my treat. My hot caramel white chocolate. I bet you missed that too”

For the love of God, I had forgotten about that. There were no holidays without his special treat. These were the moments when I realized how much I missed my family.

“Joe, you just convinced me. Let’s go, I am starving too,” I said, looking back on my shoulder like I was afraid anyone would see me.

Calm down, Kira. He wouldn’t have the guts to come all the way here. Or would he?

Chapter 2 – Family meeting | Miracle On Hollow Peak

KIRA.

By the time we got home, it was already dark, and I could see the sky shimmering in the distance like jewels on black velvet. The house was stunning and looked like it belonged in a holiday romantic drama.

Ideally, life would operate in that manner.

The door flew open and the entire family squeezing me suddenly replaced the empty emotions, though. This time, my grandmother, grandfather, and a couple of my relatives continued their kind criticism.

“Let Kira breathe for a change,” Granny murmured. “Joe, lead your sister to her room.”

Just like Granny asked, Joe took my bags. Right after us, little Bella came up. My cousin was only ten years old, and I missed her terribly.

As soon as we reached the doorway, my eyes widened in wonder.

“What happened to my room?”

“Well, Mom decided that if you’re still not coming with Joe, we should give you a room with one bed. Your room, since you left, belongs to Mom and Dad, being bigger. I hope that’s okay.”

My shoulders dropped.

“I think it’s all right...” I said quietly and stepped through the doorway. I didn’t even need the king-size bed.

Who would sleep in it? Me and my ego?

Bella whirled me around and sent me to the bathroom.

“Once you see the bathtub, you might have a different reaction.”

I just loved her sweet little voice.

“Until dinner is ready, you can take a bath. I’m sure it’ll relax you after the bumpy flight. Bella, let’s go,” Joe said and took little Bella by the shoulders. Together they went out before I said anything else.

Joe was right. I desperately needed a hot bath. A bubble bath, actually.

But right from the doorway, Joe looked at me worriedly.

“Are you sure you’re okay? You can fool my mom, but you know you can’t fool me,” he said, stepping towards me an inch.

I was not prepared to share with anyone what I did the night before. Not right now. Not to Joe, not to my mother. Not even to Granny, who was always giving me wise advice.

“I just need a warm bath.” I uttered.

Joe only gave me a wink.

“Before supper, call your fervent lover and catch up. You’ll feel better after that”

I almost laughed. What lover?

Yes, I would call a man who didn’t exist right away.

He eventually left, and I unpacked my suitcase and settled in for the week.

I glanced around. The room, although it was for one person, was welcoming. Even the reading nook by the window with the little library I absolutely loved.

Maybe it was the perfect spot for me to write. Since I got the job as a copywriter, I neglected my writing.

I undressed in the bathroom and jumped into the water. Now that I was alone, my mind wandered to this morning and the close call that resulted in my furious resignation.

Gabriel was a drama personified. Especially now that I’ve given up on his slogans for future ads and uncorrected texts. And if I added the fight I had with his mother, it all became the perfect reason for me to leave.

One last effort before I disappear for good. Gabriel had an important meeting with important people and needed presentation maps. Even with Stella’s words in mind that I was nothing, that I would drag Gabriel’s career down, I helped him one last time.

I refused his mother’s money, and even then I left. Her purpose was different, much more obscure, which if Gabriel knew, I didn’t know how much he would agree. But I didn’t stay around to find out.

Both last night and today, I was aware of it. I therefore drafted out a resignation letter that felt like a break-up memo after completing that work he gave me. I cried as I placed it on his desk and felt like a complete fool.

Thinking about it caused my cheeks to heat up and my eyes to burn, but I resisted crying.

I excelled at writing marketing materials. I’d look for a new position and I knew I would find it once I resumed my life.

And perhaps I might try dating real men if I wasn’t constantly staring at Gabriel Bates’ perfect body.

Keep your mind off of his body.

Too late.

My mind resented me because it quickly displayed a vivid image of how good-looking he was the day before, with his jacket flapping open and his hands in his pockets. With abs, I could bounce a brown cookie on and then frantically suck off any crumbs.

Don’t you dare, Kira!

I submerged my head underwater to wash all those sinful memories away.

Gabriel was more attractive than he should have been. However, it was crucial for me to leave him in the past so that I could start the New Year free of the burden of forbidden love.

I would have to prepare to break up with fake Brad at a certain point this week because I could no longer draw real-life examples of inspiration for him. In the spring, if I could bring myself to it, I might truly want to find someone real to date rather than spending all of my time on my boss, my most annoying enemy, and my puzzling passion.

The bubble bath was a blessing. I could calm my senses and my chakras.

As soon as I dried my hair, I felt even more human. And the smell of coffee and roasting meat drove me bonkers to the point where I went downstairs to the kitchen. There I walked right into their heated conversation.

“Joe, honey, I know her very well. Something’s going on with her,” Mom said, without either of them noticing I was at the top of the stairs.

“Mom, I asked, and she assured me nothing was wrong”

“Unlikely, to have told you the truth. A mother is never wrong.”

“I quit my job!” I said suddenly, silencing everyone. “If you’re so worried about me, well, that’s what happened,” I continued, looking at all the family members.

Dad had a questioning look on his face. Granny was smiling as if I had done the most wonderful thing in the world. Grandpa was quietly puffing his pipe and Bella... well, Bella was too young to understand.

“Finally!” Mom said, breaking the silence.

“I hope you left him with a lot of unfinished business!” Granny said, winking at me.

“Aren’t you disappointed in me?” I asked, advancing towards the kitchen. I sat down gently in my chair, pouring myself a cup of coffee.

“My dear...” my mother said, coming closer to me. “We were glad three years ago when you got the job. But in those three years, there was no recognition for you, no promotion. And when you think of the magnitude of your boss’s company, I find it hard to believe that you haven’t done such an excellent job that they would have rewarded you.”

“I did mom, but…” My boss was an ass I wanted to say but refrained myself.

“You were such a talented writer. I miss reading another one of your books, but I can’t because your boss has taken you over. Don’t you want something more from your career?”

Oh, and how he did it. With bed sheets and all.

And to be honest, I didn’t.

When it became brutally obvious that more wouldn’t be possible with Gabriel, I had to remove my damages.

But I was so unsure of my next move.

“Okay, let’s put the sadness aside. Who’s up for a snow fight? Did you see how beautiful the snow is?” Joe interrupted my train of thoughts. He always saved the situation when it got too tense. I glared at him with a greedy look.

“He who comes last is the laziest” I shouted and rushed out the door. The first snowball I made had Joe’s name written all over it. He got it right in the face but didn’t let it beat him. He attacked me with even more snowballs.

This family tradition always brought us out of our gloom. Well, in this case, mine.

Everything got so heated that we didn’t keep track of who was hitting whom.

Joe’s snowball hit me flat on my back. I prepared one last snowball as I laid there gazing up at the sparkling night sky because I needed my retribution. As a large male form approached, I jerked to my feet and threw the snowball with all of my strength.

White snowflakes stick to every inch of his pricey coat as a direct hit smashed all over his face and neck.

I realized in horror that it wasn’t my father and it wasn’t my brother, either.

It was Gabriel, and he was fuming with rage.