Alyssa's POV
The colored lights, the waitresses were dressed skimpily with glowing trays of drinks and the live stage, where the dj was mixing a recorded song, I kept looking around as I felt like a fish out of the water.
"Someone is not liking the vibe, huh?" Came the teasing tone of Eve, one of my friends.
"It's not that, I mean," I said, biting my lips to gather my thoughts, "It's just too lousy. If not for Ivy, I wouldn't have agreed to come here," I informed.
"Sweetie, it's just a little celebration after our graduation. Ain't you happy to be a graduate?" Atlas, Eve's boyfriend, asked me.
"Of course, I am," I said with a small smile as I kept rubbing my arms together.
"My baby is still a newbie. Just a little push then she would get used to this lifestyle," Ivy, my best friend, said as she filled my glass with some liquor.
I rolled my eyes at her, we are totally opposite in personality but I still love her.
"Let's play a game," Jeremy, one of our friends, said as he cleared some parts on the table. He spinned the bottle.
"Hwooo.." we all squealed and laughed as we faced the person the bottle turned to. "Lily, it is your turn now," we all started clapping to cheer for her.
'Too bad, Ivy and I are the only single ones here. Lily is Jeremy's girlfriend,'
"I am super ready for any tasks," came the drunken voice of Lily as she drank from her glass again earning a chuckle from us all.
'Partying is not so bad after all,’ I thought.
"You are dared to dance at the center of the dancing floor, gaining all attention for five minutes," Atlas said with a lot of excitement in his voice.
"Go baby, show them what you have got," Her boyfriend, Jeremy cheered for her and we all screamed her name, clapping again.
I found myself enjoying the show, she stood up and went to the center of the dancing floor. She was twerking and got all the attention.
'Geez! I can never do that,' I thought inwardly.
When her time was up, she stopped slowly acting as if she was tired from all the twerking before walking back to us. I was the first to squeal when I saw her advancing.
"Girl, you really got some nerve, uh?" I admired her courage with a bright smile on my face.
"Just a piece of cake," she stated arrogantly, making everyone chuckle.
Jeremy spinned the bottle again, it was Ivy's turn.
"Yeey!" I cheered for her. She chose the truth , making me roll my eyes.
"Why did you break up with your boyfriend?" I intentionally asked that question.
"I guess I will just go for a drink," she said and was about to pour a cup for herself.
"Hey, don't be a party popper," I said with a pout.
"Fine!" She gave up and looked at me, "He is not so good down there," she whined.
"That's hilarious," Jeremy commented and I found myself laughing. She never dates a guy for more than a month.
"And?" I urged her with a wink.
"He has a poor fashion sense,"
"What!" I asked in disbelief with widened eyes.
"Wasn't that what you said you liked about him?" I remembered clearly she told me his fashion sense was top-notch.
"Hear yourself, Was and now, I don't like him anymore," she analyzed cunningly.
"You are so crazy, girl," Eve commented, holding her laughter.
"How can you all be laughing when I am the only single one here?" She asked with fake imaginary tears.
"A quick reminder. I am also single," I told her.
And we chuckled at this again, "I ran into him days ago," Lily said to us. She was referring to Ivy's ex.
"And?" Jeremy nudged her to continue.
"It was so embarrassing, I accidentally met him at the mall. He was asking for my help to talk to her on his behalf and how to win her love again," she said as she pointed at Ivy.
"Eew, I won't go back to my vomit," Ivy scrunched her face in disgust.
"You are just full of drama," I told her, shaking my head at her statics.
The bottle was spinned again, it was Eve's turn. Her task was for her boyfriend to kiss her without her kissing him back. I was a bit flushed at their absurdity.
"Get a room, please," Ivy stressed her last word as she banged the table.
"Single life can be so boring," Lily said sarcastically.
"Not so boring for me, though," I defended.
"Well, you are the boring type. Short and sexy," Jeremy said in a mocking tone.
"Love is a beautiful thing when you're with the right person," Atlas said, his words obviously directed to Ivy.
"I have to start hunting for a boyfriend. Dog food is so bitter," Ivy proclaimed as she chugged her liquor.
"You are just so unbelievable," I commented as I took a sip from the liquor.
"Gosh! This is so bitter," I said and they all laughed at my naiveness.
"You are so pure," Jeremy said and I rolled my eyes. The bitter taste still lingered on my tongue.
"Ugh! I need to wash my mouth," I said, excusing myself and stood up from there.
I found myself singing with the thought of being a graduate.
"No classes, no assignment, no projects, just free…freeee," I kept singing to myself as I took a left turn to the restroom.
"I am free…'' my words got cut in my throat when I saw Ivy's ex.
"What! What is he doing here? Oh no! This can't be," I said with a squeezed face.
"Do I really have to get entangled in their love story?" I asked no one in particular.
When I saw him advancing in my direction, I hastily tried to escape from his clutches, only for me to inadvertently stumble into the crowded men's restroom.
To my utter astonishment, I locked eyes with bright jewel eyes twinkling in the light of the restroom, who was at mid-urination. We both froze in disbelief,our cheeks turning various shades of crimson.
"Haaaa!" I shrieked and closed my eyes shut from seeing too much.
Lucas' POV Pop!My best friend, Jack, popped the champagne, "Woo-hoo!" I whooped as I picked up the champagne flute on the table. Jack poured some for all of us present there.I raised my glass, "To the latest CEO in town," I swooned and we clicked our glasses.“To success, more wins, more contracts and prosperity,” Jack proclaimed and we all clicked our glasses with his."Cheers bro," he said to me and we clicked our glasses. At 24, the birthday gift I received from my grandmother was giving me the CEO's position, my greatest desire since when I was a kid."DJ playing some fvcking music!" I yelled and everyone started dancing, same as me. I had two girls to play with for the night, both of them were dancing with me.I spank her b"tt, and she grinned at me, "Twerk for me, baby," I flirted, she began twerking and I bent towards her *ss to make contact with my member. I felt myself going hard. I chugged done my liquor, the taste burn my throat but it felt good. I pushed her slightly
Author's POV The Next Day.An old lady, seated on the fluffy couch, grinned mischievously as she looked through the photos on the tablet. A man dressed in black, stood professionally opposite to her as he bowed slightly, patiently waiting for the old lady to check through the photos he had snapped."Hmm, he even held her wrist," she commented, her face lit up with an ecstatic smile, her eyes sparkling with amusement."Did he notice you when you took this photo?" She asked in a stern tone. Despite her age, she held an aura of submission and elegance that made one bow at the sight of her."I think he does, Madam," the man responded with his head still bowed."Okay, but that means you will have to start working for me. Lucas would never trust you anymore," she explained and the man nodded.He was pained to hear the bitter truth, but the old Madam deserve his loyalty more. "Her details," she ordered as she stretched her hand. The man passed her a folder, and she collected it.She waved
Alyssa's POV "What?!" I screamed as the spoon fell on the saucer, further creating some noise in the dining room."But, Dad, you can't be serious, right?" I asked as I glanced at my Mum for some help.She looked hesitant, "Uhm.. honey, don't you think it's a bit too early?" She asked my Dad, who casually took a bite from his meal."The offer was tempting, so I couldn't refuse it. Plus, an arranged marriage isn't as bad as I had said it. I got into an arranged marriage with your mother, and we are good. So, go dress up and meet with him. I specifically asked for this date, so that you guys won't be strangers to each other at the wedding," he explained in a relaxed tone."Wedding, Dad? You didn't even ask for my permission before you accepted that offer. Is it your company you cared about or your only daughter?! I demanded as I banged the table.His face changed to fury but I cared less, "This is my future that you are toying with!" I yelled as I could feel my tears.When he talks in a
Alyssa's POV I walked down the aisle with my father, the guests rose to their feet as their gaze fixed on me. I looked down immediately, the scene was overwhelming."Raise your head," my father said beside me but I didn't answer him. I felt like hissing loudly."Alyssa, raise your head," he said through his gritted teeth but I still refused to obey him. He stylishly used his index finger to raise my head, to which I turned away from.His grip around my wrist tightened, "I promise to scream, if you don't loosen up your grip, Dad," I threatened as I raised my head a little."Look at your groom," he said beside me as his grip loosened a bit. It just crossed my mind to look at that rascal.I can't believe he could even flirt with me openly even with the predicament we were in. He seems to know I was the one coming because he wasn't as shocked as I was the other day. It made me wonder if he approached me intentionally or not. But, I will go with the latter, the way he spoke shows he was
Alyssa's POVWe are currently in the car, I threw my head backward in exhaustion. I can't wait to get out of this car, this douchebag was making me feel suffocated.“I guess I have to talk about it now, there will be no more interruption. What was that stunt you pulled out there?” I heard Lucas asking beside me.He was referring to why I pushed him when he was about to kiss me at the altar. Just like I told myself earlier, ignore him.I did just that. I was missing my Mum already and this marriage thing is still a shock to me. Any unnecessary things that could worsen my mood further, I just have to avoid it.“I am talking to you,” he said but I didn't act as if I heard him. My eyes were closed but he knew I wasn't sleeping. It was late in the evening already and I wonder why we haven't arrived at the house his Granny gave to us.“Don't you dare act dumb in front of me shorty,” he gritted his teeth and I felt him yank my wrists, forcing me to open my eyes.“Answer my question ASAP! Do
Lucas’ POVShe looks so cute when she is angry. I couldn't help but shake my head, I saw her pointing her index finger at me but my mind was far away from her.All my thoughts were clouded around having her tonight. After all, she is my wife even if I am a bit disappointed at her small stature.Her small pouty lips that were painted with a red lipstick were opening and closing slowly, they looked so inviting.“If you ever try to…..” I don't know what got over me but I knew I wanted it, so I went for it. There is no one that will be stopping me from having her tonight.She began to struggle but I held her tighter. Her lips were so soft and warm, suddenly… “Ahh!” I instantly pulled away from her when she suddenly bit me hard.“What the fvck….” I was silenced as her palm made contact with my cheeks.My lips twisted into a sly smile, I looked down at her and saw how red her face was. She looked so mad.“I will never forgive you for this, fvcker!” She screamed at me loudly, nearly crying
Lucas’ POVThe Next Morning.I woke up but couldn't open my eyes. I felt as if someone was gazing at me, it was an instinct.I groggily opened my eyes and saw the lady I played with last night, ogling at me with a bright smile on her face.'Nope, this isn't bright. That's a sly smile,’ my subconscious said and I opened my eyes fully.She looked to be in a daze as she stroked my face. I cleared my throat and she was finally snapped out of whatever that she was thinking.“Good morning, handsome. How was your night?” She greeted me, I stood up and sat on the bed.My heart was throbbing badly, I didn't respond to her but searched for my phone.“Are you looking for this?” I looked over to her side and saw my phone with her.“And tell me the reason why you are with it?” I asked in a slightly raised voice, my voice sounded hoarse and husky.Instead of feeling intimidated, she said with a blush crept on her cheeks.“I didn't want you to be disturbed by phone calls, so I switched it off,” she
Alyssa's POVYesterday's event took a toll on my body. All my body felt numb and stiff. I was mad at myself for giving that rascal another chance for kissing me for the second time without my consent.I slept off while crying last night, I knew that I would have to bear with his attitude. We will be living together afterwards.It was my Mum's call that woke me up this morning, followed by Ivy. I did all my morning routines and decided to leave the room. I was still on a phone call with Ivy when that rascal entered.“Yeah, he just got back,” I was explaining what he did to Ivy and informed her that he had just arrived.His hair was disheveled, there was red lipstick all over his face. His eyes widened when he saw me.I could only shake my head and walked to the kitchen when he suddenly yelled behind me.“Hey! That is totally a lie. I only went out for some work,” I was startled when I heard his loud voice.“Is he high?” I muttered under my breath, I noticed that he was walking closer t