"Damn," Samantha groaned as I took a sharp turn and swerved to the other side of the road, I couldn't afford to ruin her first meeting with Father. I drove at high speed and in no time, I pulled up in front of the high fashion store. I noticed the amazed look on Samantha's face but time was running out and he hated to wait.I knew she was wondering what was happening and why we were there because her face was etched in surprise. I got out of the car and opened the door for her."Come on, we're going shopping," I said with a smile.As soon as we got into the reception, the manager came to welcome us."Good evening, Mr. Hernandez. It's a pleasure to have you in our store today. How may we be of assistance?" the manager said, bowing slightly."Good evening, John. I need a dress for my date tonight," I replied, gesturing towards Samantha.The manager nodded as he beckoned to a man who looked like he was in his mid forties, "He's one of the senior staff, and he'll help you with whatever yo

I watched helplessly as Lucas drove off, leaving me alone on a lonely highway. I couldn't believe it. I was so angry and stranded at the same time. How could he just drop me off like that? I tried to order a taxi back to my house, but the app kept showing "no cars available."I sighed, "Just great," I was beginning to get frustrated, and I could feel the heat rising from within me. I took a deep breath, in a bid to calm myself down."What is wrong with this stupid app? Why isn't it working, today of all days" I muttered to myself as I tried to order a taxi for the umpteenth time. I couldn't believe this was happening to me. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, a taxi arrived. As I got in, I was relieved to be leaving the lonely highway behind."Who does he think he is? Treating me like some object that he can just dump wherever he likes," I soliloquized to myself. I couldn't believe that I agreed to this contract marriage. I did it for the money, but Lucas was making it so dif

"Hey Samantha," Lucas said with a smile. I rolled my eyes in disgust, "Feeling any better?" He questioned, leaning close he reeked of alcohol as much as I did."What in heaven's name are you doing here Lucas?" I huffed.He laughed and teased me, "I'm just trying to make sure you don't fall and hurt yourself. You look like you can't handle so much liquor,""Last time I checked, I don't remember asking you to look out for me, now if you would excuse me…" I tried to push him out of the way but he held me down, I was too tipsy to make much progress."Ouch, that hurts and to think I just wanted to help a friend," he smirked.I raised my voice slightly, "I am not your friend… and I would prefer you don't help me, I do not need it," Lucas scoffed, he seemed determined not to let me through and I was not having any of this… not this night, "Well… maybe you're not but then let's think of it this way, I can't afford to have you hurt or anything…at least not now that my father seem to take a s

"Ugghhh" I groaned in pains as I slowly opened my eyes. My head was pounding so hard, and my mouth was so dry. I felt like I was hit by a truck. I tried to sit up, but the dizziness almost made me pass out. I must have had too much to drink last night. I could't even remember how I got home.Valerie came out of the kitchen, cleaning her hands with a napkin, "Hey, girl, are you okay?" she asked.I shook my head slowly, "No, my head is killing me," I said, wincing in pain."Well I'm not surprised, you were totally knocked out… lightweight, hold on a sec" Valerie teased but I was in too much pain to react.Valerie went to the kitchen and came back with an ice pack and some painkillers. "Here, take this," she said, handing me the pills and the ice pack.I took the pills and put the ice pack on my head. "Thanks, Val," I said.Valerie went to the kitchen again and came back with a glass of warm lime water. "Drink this, it will help with the hangover," she said."Thanks Val," I said, I took

The drive to the mall took longer than I expected, especially because Samantha seemed lost in her own world of oblivion, with her face turned to the other side of the window– If we were going to live together for six months we might as well start getting used to it from… now."I think we'd go for Ines Di Santos collections, their wedding dresses last summer were terrific!" I said, trying to start a conversation with her."Uhuh," she grunted in response, I glanced at her, she didn't seem interested in saying anything.And for the rings, "I'm thinking Tiffany and co. But it's too basic, I mean… their last collection wasn't so enticing. Personally I prefer Harry Winston's, which do you think we should go for?" I questioned, as I stared at her from the corner of my eyes.She sat up straight and tugged at her hair, "Whatever you want… Mr Storm,"I was about to reply to her and didn't notice we were already in front of the mall,"We're here!" I said, sounding excited– Personally, I would ma