Torak Donovan stared blankly at the window, his troubled mind wouldn't stop thinking, he felt so uneasy like never before.
'How will the night end?', he asked himself for the hundredth time, In just that few minutes, since he got the news. The old man must have set up this family gathering to honor her.
How could he even imagine Anastasia would turn him down at the last minute?
What meeting is more important than going to see his father ?
Even though the windows are open, he still feels suffocated. He roughly un_do his tie. frustrated, he threw it on the floor.
The old man will never stop pestering him until he gives him solid proof that he's in a relationship now. That was why he mentioned Sia to him.
Out of my numerous girlfriends, Sia has proven to be different. That is why our relationship has successfully exceeded the normal six months and is now going to two years.
Apart from being good in bed, Sia is a social person and very understanding, unlike my other girlfriends who are after my money and want me all to themselves. Sia knows her limits, she knows that she is never committed to a lady and she never mixed business with pressure. That was why I chose to bring her along to the family gathering. If it were some other woman she would have started making noise, even involving the press, but with Sia ,I know I am safe, since we both know what our relationship is all about.
Now I will have attended the gathering alone, thanks to Sia calling late to inform me that an important meeting had come up.
" Why isn't this car moving?" I shouted at my driver.
" Sir, I can't go any further than this. I've already exceeded the driving limit. If I go more than that, we might... "
" Shut it ". His explanation is not helping. The road is free. Why would a young man be this law-abiding? I asked him to shut up so that I could return to my mental struggle.
I tried closing my eyes to help stay calm but it was no use. I feel like I am traveling on a snail instead of a car.
" Caleb , add a little speed, so we get there fast. I feel like I am on a turtle " I ordered, gritting my teeth in frustration.
Not long after he increased the speed, I heard Caleb screaming and the car stopped.
" What happened?" I asked in panic.
"Sorry sir, I think I ran over some..." Caleb didn't finish whatever he was saying before he hurriedly stepped out.
" Please this shouldn't be what I am thinking"I silently prayed.
An accident is the last thing I want to get involved in that night.
Can today get any worse?
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Lola took another look at the reflection in the abandoned car's mirror. She smiled, satisfied with what she saw.
" Perfect " she praised her work .
I think I would look better if I were at home, where I had all the time. Unfortunately, I had sneaked out of the house. I would have looked better than this, but all the same, I still look different compared to normal days.
Today is Jeff's birthday and he's hosting an important party with some business partners. I don't want to appear there looking like a ghost . My parents are not aware of my relationship with one of the most prominent young heirs. That is why they keep comparing me to Leah, my twin sister.
Talking about Leah, I really don't blame them that much. My sister Leah is now a doctor and her boyfriend is even building her a hospital. Leah has everything I dreamt of having. We are just like those sisters in one of the Disney cartoons I watched. What is the title again? ENCANTO , Leah could be said to be the family's pride, while I'm their disgrace , while she's set for life. I am still struggling to survive in the music industry.
The only person that still sees me as important is my Jeff and that is why I took the risk today just to spend the night with him.
Well, today happened to be Leah's engagement day. My father swore to disown me if I dared to be absent for the event and blah, blah, blah, you have all these threats most angry parents spat out, but it is not as if he cares about my whereabouts . He just doesn't want to lose face in front of his friends and the media, but I would rather not go because if something goes wrong. Don't get me wrong, I am happy for my sister and I don't wish anything to go south, but if it indeed happened while I was present, my poor head would have to carry the blame and would be better safe than sorry.
Adding another touch to her lips, Lola was good to go. She didn't have much to dress thanks to lack of money, but a short black gown perfectly hugged her body, bringing out curves she never knew she had , yet it was nothing like her beautiful long black-haired curved sisters.
She almost gave up on herself until she met Jeffrey Jones, who pulled her back up and made her see this life in another light. It was time to make her man's night special, picking up her handbag ready to hit the road.
Already on cloud nine, Lola made to cross the empty ground when, out of nowhere, a fast running car appeared out of God knows where, and in the next second she found herself on the hard concrete floor.
" This is what I am talking about, bad luck follows me around like a second skin. Everything happened so fast, in the next second I felt pain all over my body, as I tried standing up."
" Are you okay ma'am? " I heard someone ask, probably the reckless driver.
" Do I look okay to you!" I retorted, glaring at the young man standing a few miles away from me.
"Am really sorry ma'am" he apologized again, helping me up, but I swelled forward because of my heels. Fortunately, he has good reflexes, so he was quick to catch me.
I frown at the bruises on my arms and kneel. What a nice body to please Jeff with. The poor guy will probably be worried throughout the night because of this, and it's all this man's fault.
" Were you blind? If you can't drive, why not stay in your house or get someone to drive you around? " I was so worried about destroying my Jeff's day so I allowed my anger to get the best of me, but the man never stopped apologizing and bowing like a gentleman. His actions got me even more angry.
"That's enough!" A voice boomed behind me. I directed my angry glare towards the person.
But low and behold, a Greek god was standing just next to the car. I looked at him up from his perfectly styled hair to his well-ironed black custom-made suit down to his shining black shoes.
"OMG mi! " I screamed inwardly, looking at this new man's domineering Aura and that of the first man. I came to understand the situation. This person is just a chauffeur, while Mr arrogant over there, is the big fish sent to me by the Lord.
" Amen " I joined my two hands together in prayer with my eyes closed.
LOLAI held my Chin gracefully high, as I used my a*s to push his chauffeur aside and boldly walked towards him, looking up at him I scoffed loudly " you hit me and you can't even apologize, mister", I drawled." Sorry, but you're mistaken ma'am, I didn't hit you, my driver almost did. Now get into the car. " He ordered, pointing at the car." What is the difference? And why will I get into your car? When I'm fine"this guy must be an arrogant fish." I have to make sure you won't come after me in the future with fake injury and blackmailing me, so please" he stood his ground. It looked like this person wouldn't take no for an answer.I looked up from his expensive shoes up to his neatly styled hair. I really like running into weirdos. What is so special about him? Is he a celebrity or what? I'm also from a wealthy family. Why will I go about blackmailing some arrogant celebrity " excuse me, have you been deceived all your life?" I asked with a mocking smirk. I meant for him to be so f
TorakGlaring at her, I wondered how I got myself entangled with such a stubborn ass like her. I was in a bad mood and didn't need any disturbance, but here she was disrupting every form of silence I needed.I slumped back in my seat, letting her have her way. All I need is her statement, and once I lay my hands on it, she's out of my life forever.I couldn't believe I was admiring her curves moments ago. Imagine how it will feel to be on top of her, but the shiver I got the moment we touched sent off a warning alarm that she was definitely dangerous. I can never forget the last time I had that feeling; the memories will forever remain in my heart to remind me how dangerous that path was.It's just tonight, and she's gone. If our paths don't cross, we will remain strangers.Trust and love will never be on my agenda, and probably until I vanish from this world.Even though Tasha and I were an item, she knows I wasn't in love with her and that I hang out with her because she's a good c
LOLAMy heart shredded to pieces when I saw those two standing there smiling at the camera. I will believe it, Jeff was the same person building a hospital for Leah. While he never stopped telling me how much he hated working ladies , he said I was special to him, he was the only one who really cared for me.But it turned out everything was a charade from the start. They must have been in this together. I was made to flee the scene but something Mr arrogant said made me rethink. He was wrong. No lady deserves to be treated this way. It would be unlike me to just leave this way, recalling how I escaped from the house just to share this day with him even at the risk of being disowned by my father, and this is what I get.I made my way back to them. He was yet to see me, but when he finally did he flinched, but that was only for a moment before I pounced on him, giving no f**k about the consequences. Earlier, I refused to attend Leah's engagement for fear that I would end up bringing her
Torak" How do I look?" Lola said, making a pose.I looked up from the magazine I was going through and my jaw dropped." Wow! You look different and sexy Lola." I complimented her and I saw a blush creep up her face. I smiled. She deserves it." Hm, Lola, I think we should get going, my old man doesn't have that much of a patience and I've kept him waiting for a long time. " I reminded myself." Yah, let's get going then" she stepped out of the makeup studio. While I handled the bill before joining her, I opened the door for her. When she was settled, I looked around us, trying to make sure we were not being followed." Who are you searching for?" She asked immediately. I sat down beside her." No one, just making sure we're not being followed. " I answered, signaling Caleb to hit the road." Followed? Why would anyone want to follow you, it's as if you are some celebrity or politician or some... " She trailed off, " I understand, you are probably checking out for some bad guys, you
LolaI began hastening my pace, trying to catch up with Torak, when out of nowhere I tripped and almost fell, but someone's hand captured me by my waist midway to kissing the ground.I stared at him only to discover our lips were just an inch from meeting. I gulped nervously as if there was this huge lump in my throat when he began leaning in. Was he going to kiss me? Kiss me?! What the hell is going on? What if this is a test? My God! I'm really screwed." What's going on here?" Someone asked to save my ass. He gently let me go, making sure I was stable enough not to fall again. Sobering, I regained my posture while trying to hide the blush on my face as my cheek began to burn. I don't know if this is just me, but I have this feeling that he's doing all this on purpose, flirting with me any time he gets the chance." Tasha," Torak called casually. I turned to the direction he was looking in and just behind me was a down-to-earth beautiful woman with spotless milky white skin. Her red
TorakI wasn't expecting things to get weird and heated, I was just teasing her, not trying to kiss her, but since we're in contact, the pull was so strong that she also couldn't resist. It was a good thing that Tasha interrupted. If not, we would have done something we'll probably regret afterwards. I knew Tasha had the right to be suspicious, but our relationship wasn't based on trust. I made it clear to her from the start, so she got all possessive and interrogative.I knew she wasn't stupid to forfeit a dinner with the Donovans over some stupid business meeting, her parents would probably disown her. She was with me for a reason which was something I was very aware ofOur relationship is built to satisfy her sexual needs. I was never the faithful guy and she cheated on me, which she has every right to, because I don't care. I don't see what gave her the right to be furious when I'm with another lady.Well, I'll just play along with her for the night. My heart hurt like hell when I
LOLAI can't believe I just met Nora. We kept on chatting like two lost friends who had just found each other. Nora was a carefree person, unlike other rich kids would be. She was different, friendly and humble." You girls should enjoy yourselves while I go to greet my friend. " Ryan said, kissing the back of my hand." Nora, make sure you take good care of Lola, you know she's new here, " he playfully instructed Nora, who glared at him with a sneer." Who said you are permitted to leave your bad wolf," Nora said, capturing his hand and refusing to let him leave. Two of them kept dragging it, refusing to back down, while I watched their child-like attitude with envy. It was something I could only wish for, a family who would love and accept me, but Leah would never let that happen. Even though we're twins, I only joined the family when I was eight, so I don't know much about wealthy people's lives. I was relying on my sister for guidance, who would have thought that she was a viper an
TorakI gave the best offer because I knew Ryan wouldn't dare to bid such an amount even in his next life just for a woman. I flashed him a sinister smirk, daring him to try double the amount. He should have known I wouldn't back down and allow my Lola to go to him, not after all my trouble, to bring her here."Grow up the both of you!" Father said, but we growled at him. I turned to Ryan, eyeing him viciously.Lola is coming with me whether they like it or not. Ryan tried talking her out but I'm certain she's already mine since she needs that money more than anything else. The few minutes I spent with her were enough to get to know her.Ryan was busy bad mouthing my son but I couldn't say anything to defend him because whatever the proud d*ck was saying that brat was the honest truth,if not that I didn't want to lose to Ryan,, wouldn't allow Lola to work under. The cam , the spoiled brat, had already fired six nannies. Three of them retired after being seriously injured by him.But t