A Billionaire's Promise

Running in the rain with all the strength she could muster, Mia Stewart had tears rolling down her cheeks in torrents. The rain splashing and wiping against her face succeeded in washing the tears away but it did nothing to stop the continuous flow. Her long blonde hair was wet and dripping chill drops of rain water, while sticking against her scalp and her party mini denim skirt was torn because of how fast she ran amidst the traffic but it didn't matter. Nothing else mattered to her now __ not even the expensive diamond rings she always adorn on her fingers. Mia wasn't the least concerned at this point if she's lost a few of them in her panic. Arriving at the huge exquisite gate of her grandfather's villa, she stopped abruptly as a sudden rush of regret overwhelmed her. If only she hadn't listened to cousin Riley's silly suggestion of going to party with her friends at the popular 'Waves Club' in South Lake Union. If only she had stayed back with grandfather like Xara had

Turning to face Riley, tears instantly pooled in Mia's eyes. How was she to explain what she couldn't understand herself? "Tell me it's a lie. That this is some kinda joke! You've been dating him secretly all these while is that? You know about my feelings but you went ahead to do such a thing to me. Between us now who's the most cruelest? Ain't that you?!" Riley pushed her hands through her hair as tears rolled down her cheeks. "Dammit Mia! This ain't right! This is betrayal!" "Riley it's not what you think. I'm also..." Mia tried to explain but Riley was quick to interrupt her. "I've always known you didn't care about me. But this...this," She sobbed. "This has to do with my feelings. What about me? You know I've always loved him but you still...you still snatch him too. What about Clarion? Did you lied to me when you told me about him back then?" "Riley..." "You know what?" Riley wiped the tears rolling down her pretty face with her hand. "It turned out you've always been a

AZIZ'S POV After my conversation with Madame Clinton, I hurried towards the garden overlooking the lake which I learnt over time that it was Mia's favorite place to be in. I know how hard this news of her grandfather's death must have hit her. Mia's someone I've admired for a while now. I almost couldn't believe it when the late Chairman made me swear to him right on his sickbed, entrusting his precious granddaughter in my care. I was about entering the garden when my phone suddenly ring. I paused on my stride and glanced at the caller ID. It's a call from my mother, Mrs Jennie Garrett. Why's she suddenly calling me? I clearly told her not to bother me this morning. "Yes." "Aziz, don't tell me you're really getting engaged to that child! You should know better than that!" Her shrill voice yelled immediately the call connected. "Mother, that's for me to decide. It's my decision to decide with whom I'm gonna be spending the rest of my life with. You shouldn't medd

NARRATIVE “Here you are!” Melody sighed immediately she sighted Mia curled up at a corner of the dark attic. She took several steps close to the sobbing girl and squatted before her. “Mia,” she began. Mia looked up with tears soaked face and reddened eyes. “Mel, I can’t get married to Aziz. I really don’t want to.” She sobbed. Melody sighed once again. “It’s okay. I understand.” She pulled Mia into her embrace and patted her gently. “We’ll find a way through this Mia. I’d support you… as always.” Melody patted her once more. “For a start, let me take you to your room.”__ Moments after Melody had successfully coaxed Mia to calm down in her room, a knock came on her bedroom door and Melody stood up to answer it. On opening the door and finding Clarion there, she smiled warmly at him and let him inside. She gave Mia an understanding nod before she exited the room, giving them privacy as she closed the door after her. “Clarion I…” Mia stood up from the bed on seeing him

NARRATIVE "What?! Are you certain about this, Beverly?" Riley asked with widened eyes. She was too shocked and excited at the same time over her maid's sudden information. "I'm certain Ms. I wouldn't dare lie to you." Beverly affirmed, a fawning grin widely spread over her cheeks. "I confirmed it with my eyes. I saw her friend, Melody, take her luggage out of her room and I ran here to inform you as soon as I could." She added gleefully. 'Really? Mia's leaving? If Beverly's right, then I wouldn't have to be worried anymore. I don't have to feel down-casted over her engagement to Aziz. I wouldn't be troubled by her presence anymore.' Riley thought to herself as a smirk appeared over her face. 'Wait, but why's she leaving?' She wondered. 'Anyway, that's not my business. I should inform mother right away.' Riley nodded to herself as she immediately stood up from her bed. She'd go see her mother in the living room where she was busy, entertaining their guests. "This is t