"Anamika, we need you to do this. In return, your brother's surgical expenses will be taken care of."
Those words rushed through Anamika's mind as she stood in front of the door to room 101. Her hand was stretched, ready to sound the doorbell but for some reason, she couldn't get herself to do it.The feeling of fear and anxiety took her by storm and the chaotic throbbing of her heartbeat left no room for her to come up with a better idea.Of course, she knew this idea that Amelia and her mother came up with was the dumbest idea ever, yet, she accepted it and now she's about to dive into the depth of an unclear ocean.Anamika swallowed due to nervousness. Her sweaty palms reminded her that time was of the essence. Still, the fear of the unknown was becoming stronger with each passing second.She looked to her right, then left, the corridor was free of any soul but the glaring CCTV cameras were leeching on her like she owed them money.'What's the worst that can happen?' she summoned courage before sounding the doorbell, twice.Anamika was expecting the door to be open by now, but nothing happened after a long while, so she rang the doorbell a few more times, still, no one turned up like she expected.Meanwhile, inside the bathroom, a man with slightly long black hair was seen, soaking in a bathtub filled with water. His finely sculptured face was a delight to feast on despite his eyes being shut.On the left side of his chest was a glaring small black rose tattoo.He slowly opened his eyelids to reveal dark iris with a slightly red sclera. He got out of the bathtub and drafted his white bathrobe over his shoulders without tying the ropes.Just as he took his first step towards the door, he paused and his brows furrowed slightly like someone enduring pain.Shortly, he walked out of the bathroom, unhurried but swaying. One could notice he was not feeling good.Outside the door…Anamika had sounded the doorbell a few more times while wondering if the occupant was dead.Remembering she has a key card, she slid the card a few times but it didn't work. She looked at the card and then, at the number on the door one last time, it corresponded with what she was given."What's going on?" She mumbled. Just when she was about to open her bag and get her phone, the door was pulled open and a strong hand yanked her into the dark room before the door slammed shut.Anamika gasped in shock and tried to see the face of the person who did that but the room was dark, so she couldn't see anything beyond the person's silhouette as he pinned her to the wall with her hands raised above her head."Did you bring the medicine?" His deep and hoarse voice sounded close to her ear."Wh– what medicine?" She stuttered. She could hear hidden pain under his uneasy breathing.Anamika didn't know if she was supposed to bring along some medicine that Amelia forgot to tell her about.He gritted his teeth and groaned, probably from anger or agony. Anamika wasn't sure, however, she was feeling restless now as the air around her was growing sinister.Amelia told her that her fiance was a gentle and friendly one, so why is he now exuding chilling air?While she was lost in thought, she felt a yank on my arm and the next thing, her back hit a soft surface."Ahhh!"A shrill escaped her throat and in no time, he was on top of her, pulling and tugging her dress.Fear clawed Anamika's chest and instinct kicked in and she began to fight back, still, she couldn't do any damage. He was super strong, just like a mountain she couldn't move.A deep-throated sound caused his chest to vibrate at her resistance and he pinned her hands to the bed, before burying his face in her neck, sucking and nibbling on her sensitive spot.Anamika wasn't in the mood to feel the sensation that was coursing through her veins. She just wanted him to get off her, so she continued to resist.Her struggles irritated him so much that he stopped and got down from the bed."Why are you here?!!"His thunderous voice sent a shiver down her spine, jolting her mind back to business.Yes, why was she here? It's to take Amelia's place and give Amelia's finance her virginity to prove that Amelia and her mother weren't lying to him. After that, Anamika would make him fall asleep and get Amelia from the next room to take her place.That was the plan, it was simple! But why can't she do it now? Why is she filled with dread for this man? Why is her instinct stopping her from doing this? Why is she suddenly growing cold feet?But if she stops, what will happen to her brother? Her little brother will die and her mother and sister will blame her for the rest of her life, just like how they won't stop blaming her for their father's death.Anamika took a deep breath to calm her racing heart. Although she didn't know why Amelia's fiance, who was supposed to be a gentle person, was suddenly acting like a wild beast. Nevertheless, this has to be done.She moved down from the bed and hugged his waist from behind. His bathrobe was a barrier, so she gently pulled it off him before hugging him again.His back was broad and strong. His body was filled with sweat and the abnormal rate of his heartbeat was alarming. It felt like his heart would pop out anytime soon. Humans aren't supposed to breathe like this, what is wrong with him? That was when it dawned on her that he might be sick."I– I'm sorry, I was startled," she lied and gently kissed the crook of his neck.Anamika felt him shiver in her arms. She had no idea if he was feeling cold or if it was from whatever was wrong with him, but tried to make sure his desire didn't die, else her whole world would die with it.He didn't respond to her touches nor continue his 'assault' on her like she expected, causing her to panic and immediately put her profession to work– a masseuse!She slowly maneuvered her slender fingers through his wide, strong, and toned body, and from the look of things, he was a great athlete.The further she went with her fingers and soft-spoken words to solicit a reaction from him, the more labored his breathing became.Anamika was scared for him. At this rate, he might die. While she was carried away by his weird pattern of breathing, she didn't know when her hand had gotten to a point of no return. She immediately withdrew her hand like she got electrocuted when her fingers touched his rod. Anamika could swear that the length had stretched to its maximum size. That was the straw that broke the camel's back. The man turned and slammed her to the bed before pouncing on her. He was suffering and had tried everything in him to hold back. He had soaked himself in a bathtub for more than 30 minutes still, he couldn't stop it. He was intending to suffer through the agonizing pain throughout the night but the incessant ringing of the doorbell wasn't helping matters. Thinking it might be one of his people, he went to open the door and asked for the medicine. "I'm sorry for this, but I can't help it." His husky voice sounded close to her ear before his lips touched her neck one more time. Anamika shiver
Anamika stepped forward but those dead eyes staring back at her didn't let her take another step forward. She could only watch as Amelia walked further and further away like a soulless puppet until she entered an elevator door. Confusion laced Anamika's face as she stood there wondering what happened to Amelia. Just then, the door in front of her burst open, revealing a young and handsome man. But he was a tad less handsome than the stranger she slept with. He was Cullen Walkers. "What are you still doing here? I told you I don't ever want to see you anywhere around me!" Anamika jolted. She had admired him to the extent she forgot her place for a moment. His icy tone was a dead giveaway that he was very furious with Amelia. No wonder Amelia was like that. Did he realize that Amelia is not a virgin? But what Anamika didn't understand was, why would Amelia go to see Cullen when she hadn't called her to come over? Also, it was just a few seconds after 6. If the plan had worked,
Mrs. Wales who had a natural haughty look glanced condescendingly at Anamika who was kneeling a few inches away from her and placed down her cup of wine. The woman, wearing an elegant black lace dress that stopped below her knees, walked towards Anamika and sent a resounding slap across her face with her fingers that were filled with large rings. Anamika felt a cut on her lips, and a stinging pain on her cheek, still she didn't dare to look at the woman in the eyes. "You still have the guts to show yourself here after what you did to my daughter? Anamika, I had warned my daughter several times to not count you as a friend but she wouldn't listen. I knew right from when I first saw you that you were a jealous person and would one day cause my daughter harm, but no, Amelia trusted you and wanted you around. Now see, my instinct was right all along!" Anamika didn't utter a single word of defense and stayed silent as the woman continued to spout poisonous words nonstop. Servants
Anamika got to the hospital, looking drained and shattered. She received a call from Nurse Beth to hurry over to the hospital after she was dragged out of the Wales mansion. Although Anamika had no idea why the nurse needed her so urgently, her instinct told her it was something she wouldn't be able to stomach. A distance away from her brother's ward, she could hear loud cries and those voices were her mother and sister's. Anamika took to her heels and barged into the ward to meet the cold lifeless body of her little brother. Her legs froze by the door as memories ran through her mind. In the family of four, only Martin treated her like a family would. Even though he was just 13, he was able to get their mother and sister to stop bullying Anamika whenever he saw them getting on her nerves. Martin promised her he would survive this... He told her that no matter what happened, he won't die because there won't be anyone else to protect her, but why… Why did he have to leave? Why
After she left the hospital, Anamika didn't go home, instead, she roamed the street aimlessly and spiritlessly until night came.The sky seemed to be upset as it poured out rain like it wanted to sink the earth.Under the rain, accompanied by the claps of thunder and fierce wind, Anamika could be seen at the community playground, standing by a swing.Years ago, her brother used to love this particular swing and even marked it. Even when his sickness was starting to reveal itself, her brother didn't stop coming here, until he could no longer leave his bed.When he was sick, the little boy made Anamika promise to get him a swing as a gift if he successfully have his tumor taken out... But now, he's no more!Under the canopy of darkness and the roaring of the sky, a lone soul cried until she couldn't breathe anymore.Throughout that night, Anamika didn't return home. However, when she got home the next morning, she met her luggage outside their apartment, drenched in rain.The door and W
"I can see you're insane. It hasn't occurred to you after two weeks that Amelia's mother might have been searching everywhere for you. So you want to present yourself to Amelia and her mother on a platter of gold, is that it? has your situation made you stupid?!"Anamika wasn't listening, she was furious. She had the urge to tear Amelia apart. She believed that, if not for them, her brother wouldn't have died. If not for them, she wouldn't have had to give her virginity to her brother's murderer. If not for them, her beautiful fingers wouldn't have been burnt so badly.Anamika gritted her teeth with unrestrained fury. The hostility that was oozing out of her surprised Emma to the extent she froze for a while.When her mind snapped, she pulled Anamika and forced her to turn her back to Amelia, just in time before Amelia looked their way.Amelia narrowed her eyes at the two backs she was seeing. One of them looked like Anamika but she shook her head. The people her mother sent out to l
Boss and his brother, Cullen had been at each other's throats for the longest of time and now, Boss accidentally deflowered Cullen's fiance. What war is greater than this? The man picked up a tumbler of drink on the table and the corner of his lips curled up slightly. "Was she?" He asked. Roy looked at his master. From how relaxed his attitude is, he knew his Boss was up to no good. "Boss, you already had things planned out, blatantly provoking Cullen by stealing his woman will disrupt your plans," Roy warned before lowering his head again. "Who says?" The Man asked before downing his glass of drink and standing up. "The bee has been buzzing around me for a long time... It's time to pluck a feather from it." He said before walking out. Roy sighed and shook his head. He couldn't blame Master Asher for waking up from his slumber. Asher only came back to Nairaland because of his father, but instead of quietly letting Asher deal with the man and leave, Cullen got in the way and starte
A knock sounded before the door was pushed open and then a young lady in a black skirt, wearing a nude shirt and black heels walked in, carrying a notepad and folder. "Ma'am, here is the list sent to us from Nairaland, of candidates who are vying to be the face of our beauty product in Nairaland.""Have you filtered through the candidates?" "Yes, they are majorly A–listers, but with two C–listers this time."Ms. Mika raised a brow, "C–listers?" "Yes, ma'am. Although we've always used A–list Celebrities for our products, the C– listers that were selected this time are extremely pretty. They have the perfect skin for our product, the type you've been looking for." The Assistant smiled."Oh, then I'd like to take a look." Ms. Mika took the folder from her Assistant and skimmed through them. The C–list Artists were indeed pretty, but there's more to being the ambassador of her company than just being pretty. Mika put aside the prettiest among the two and continued flipping through the