Chapter 5 Kiara’s Decision
TEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
KJ BEAUTY EMPIRE: KIARA’S OFFICE
“First thing first, you can’t say no to me.” Lila pointed out.
“Spill it.” Kiara breathed out heavily.
“In a bid to not wallow in self pity for getting fired at work, Daniel made a reservation at the biggest club in town so he asked me to bring my friends. And I do not have any friends except you. So you are hanging out with us at the club tonight.” Lila stated in excitement that one would doubt she had just lost a job.
Kiara rubbed her temples gently. She hadn’t seen that coming if not she would have come up with a better topic to distract Lila. But at the same time, Kiara know that wouldn’t work on Lila who can get too persistent whenever she wants something to go her way.
“You can’t say no...remember.” Lila rushed to sit next to her.
This isn’t the first time Lila was asking her to hang out with she and Daniel. Ever since Kiara divorced Carlos Osvaldo, Lila had made it a point of duty to make her happy and all smiling again. Lila would always asked Kiara to go clubbing or have dinner but her response has always been a big No. Even dinner and dates with ladies from college, Kiara would say no.
Why is that? Aside the fact that Kiara has to be at work every day, she would rather lay in bed and have a good rest from the day’s work and possibly dream about expanding her business.
Kiara still cried herself to bed every time because of her failed marriage and she lives with no excitement in her life. Everything about her life now has a routine. Wake up at five in the morning, get dressed, have a simple breakfast, leave home to work at seven, do what’s necessary during the day and then head back home at 7:00 p.m. She makes sure that she doesn’t keep late night because she is still paranoid that Carlos might show up out of nowhere to hurt her again. She had installed extra security at her house and always make sure to keep her windows and doors locked before going to bed.
But that doesn’t guarantee the safety within herself. The time spent with Carlos Osvaldo still haunts her in her dream. She hasn’t stopped seeing Carlos showing up in her sleep with those devious grin and ready to pounce on her. That last night especially has become a nightmare to her.
“Come on Kiara, you should spend some time out today! Crawl out of that shell of loneliness and have some fun please.” Lila’s voice pleaded with her. “Try to loosen up a bit...at least for me. I will be able to get over my situation if you come with me.” She pouted.
“Lila—“
“You can’t say no!” Lila cuts in. She was pretty determined today to make Kiara say yes.
Unknowingly to Lila, Kiara was simply hiding from the world because of her past with the Osvaldos. She was still scarred and broken and haven’t gotten over what she went through in her previous marriage. Her therapy session was going well though and she was trying so hard to be better.
Kiara had shut herself out of association completely, she has vowed to never have anything to do with marriage again and she has embraced loneliness. She has taken solitude and solace in herself alone. The marriage with Carlos Osvaldo had left a void in her heart that can never be filled.
“I don’t have anything to wear to club.” She said, hoping that would discourage her best friend.
“I came prepared. I went shopping before driving down here.” Lila grinned widely. She had expected that Kiara would make up all sort of excuses to ditch her this time.
“Listen, I have planned tonight so well and you must come with me.” Lila coaxed.
One long look at Lila, Kiara knew she would end up crying and would never talk to her again if she turned her down and she doesn’t want that to happen. Kiara values her friendship with Lila more than anything in the world.
“It’s not bad to have fun. You are still so beautiful and with some touch of make up, you would be able to cause traffic at the highway and turn heads at the club.” Lila pressured her. She has no plans of letting Kiara off this time.
“Okay. Fine...” Kiara said.
“You are coming right?” Lila bit on her lower lip. She wanted to be sure she heard her best friend correctly.
“Yes.” Kiara agreed.
Lila cheered in excitement. “Yes! Yes! I love you best friend!” She kissed her hands.
“So what did you get for me?” Kiara eyed her suspiciously. She could already picture what sort of dress Lila got for her.
“Trust me to always buy right. You can’t change your mind after seeing the outfit.” Lila pointed a finger at her.
“Stop being dramatic. I already agreed to come along.”
Lila smiled deviously and Kiara could easily picture what was going on in her head.
“No hookups!” Kiara pointed out.
Lila giggled. “What do you take me for? I have no plans of hooking you up with anyone. But God in Heaven might have other plans for you because it has been so long since you got laid!” She huffed.
Kiara shot her a glare. “I don’t have any interest in having sex with any man.”
Lila tweaked her nose. “So you have plans to celibate till your dying days?”
Kiara shrugged. “I would rather not think about it at all.” She stood up and went back to her desk.
“Seriously?” Lila followed behind her. “You won’t even consider it one bit?”
“No.”
“Did you just get a sex toy without me knowing? A big dildo? Does it gives enough satisfaction for you to give up on a cock?” Lila teased her intentionally. She knew exactly why her best friend doesn’t want to be involved with men again. She doesn’t want to get hurt again. The thought of going through marriage again with another man scares Kiara more than death itself.
“I don’t own any sex toys. And I have no plans of getting one. Lila, I just want to be alone.” She settled back on the swivel chair.
“I guess it’s time for me to take my leave.” Lila picked up her hand bag on the desk.
“Don’t get me wrong, Lila. I am not saying you should leave.”
Lila smiled. “I know. My mission has been accomplished so I should take my leave.” She winked.
“Alright.”
“I’ll ask Jessica to bring in your outfit. Make sure wear it or else I’ll be pissed at you.” Lila said with a serious look on her face.
“Noted ma’am.” Kiara did a salute to her.
“I’ll come pick you up by 9pm.” And with that, she turned away and walked out of the office.
Kiara heaved a sigh of relief. Lila could be such a talker and have a habit of getting whatever she wants or set her mind on but she is also nice and adorable.
Chapter 6 Feeling alive TEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT KIARA’S HOUSELila and her boyfriend, Daniel Dantes who is a CEO of a big clothing brand in Texas showed up at Kiara’s house at exactly nine o’clock p.m.Kiara had rolled her eyes severally when Jessica brought the dress into the office. It was way beyond what she imagined and even Jessica couldn’t help the gasp that escaped her throat at the sight of the dress. It was way too revealing and wasn’t Kiara’s sort of clothing.“You look so hot! Damn! How could you hide such a beautiful body under baggy wears?!” Lila gasped out.A bright smile played on Daniel Dante’s face as his eyes did a slow crawl on Kiara’s body. She looked sexy in the tiny strapped short crimson dress. He couldn’t deny that Kiara looked amazing and beautiful. Ever since he knew Kiara, Daniel has never seen her in such an outfit aside casual jeans, sweatshirts, baggy trousers and tops.“Why on earth did you buy this sort of dress?!” Kiara asked.“Listen t
Chapter 7 Defensive stanceTEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT THE CLUBHOUSEAside Liam being one of Carlos close friends, he had his eyes on Kiara in college even before she met Carlos. Kiara had turned him down thrice which had hurt his ego so badly and when she started going out with Carlos, he had expressed how heartbroken he felt via text message.Liam was even present at the court on the day she divorced Carlos. She knew he would be rejoicing about the failed marriage because he had tried to warn her about Carlos.“I love what I am seeing. You have done well for yourself, Kiara. Oh sorry…how has life been without Carlos Osvaldo? Good or bad?” He asked.“What?” Kiara muttered.“Since you are looking this good, I guess the money you made from the Osvaldos has been put into a good use.” He grinned widely. “So tell me are you here all dolled up this way to get another catch like Carlos Osvaldo?” His eyes did a slow crawl from her face to her cleavage.Kiara felt insulted. She
Chapter 8 Blood SuckersTEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICAAfter a long trek of about forty minutes, Kiara was lucky to get a taxi that drove her to a point. All she needed to do was cross the dark alley that would give a sight to her street ahead. She heaved a sigh of relief for reaching her destination finally.All of a sudden, Kiara stopped midway when she heard voices in the alley.“You thought I won’t ever find you?! Even if you go beneath the sea, I’ll have my merfriends bring you out!” The voice grounded out.Reasons why Kiara doesn’t keep late nights whenever she leaves home without her car. There are always teenage boys lurking around this alley in particular to rob and harass people. She wondered why the cops are nowhere to be found today. They are always on patrol in the area ever since the dead body of a teenage girl was found in the alley and news had it that she was raped to death.This alley was forbidden but she had to use it today because it was closer to her house.“Plea
Chapter 9 The Celestial Imperial THE CELESTIAL IMPERIALIn an unconscious state, Kiara felt gentle swaying motion, almost as if being on a boat, where the waves lifted and eased at the whimsy of the wind, peaceful and comforting. And she might have been comforted by the motion, were it not for the fiery hot throbbing pain in her neck. Her breathe sputtered in irregular patterns, short, sharp and incomplete.Kiara was burning inside for terrifying moments but soon everything faded in her mind again. ******************************Kiara could hear hushed voices from a far distance and it felt like she was dreaming."Hey…I think she is awake now…her eyelashes are fluttering.”“No…I think she is still asleep.""Her wound has healed completely.""Let us wake her up before those cruel guards comes around to pour water on her."Cruel guards? What's happening? Wait! Did she die and didn’t make it to heaven but hell? Oh no! Was she in hell or what? Kiara bantered within herself."Hey…w
Chapter 10 No Government THE CELESTIAL IMPERIAL"As you already know that this world is full of supernatural species but the vampires and werewolves are mostly dominating the Imperial. The vampires especially are very wicked but the most cruel of them all is the Alpha King." Felicity responded this time.Kiara furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. "The Alpha King? What’s does that mean? And who is he?""His name is Vincent Bond-Smith but they call him Vins Bond for short. I heard he is cold at heart as an ice. Like they often call him, The Devil’s Incarnate. He doesn’t care about anyone’s emotions. He can kill whoever tries to get in his way. He is known for being difficult. He is the most feared creature in the supernatural societies. Expect nothing but Death if you ever get on the Alpha King’s nerves so they always say about Vins Bond. He is merciless and undefeated. Strong and fierce. He is a hybrid.” Olivia explained.“What’s a hybrid?”“He is half lycan, half vampire.” Zen
Chapter 11 The Tradition THE CELESTIAL IMPERIALKiara remembered him from the night he killed Raphel Grayson and how he had bitten her neck in an attempt to get rid of her. She wondered why and what he did that made her wound heal completely and the mark faded but she didn't turn to a vampire."Good to see you alive." Darius smiled. His smile was divine and his features were good looking and great but such handsomeness shouldn’t be given to a terrible person like him. He should probably have two horns and very horrible dentition and an appearance that would portray his cruelty.Kiara’s eyes were fixated on him and then she noticed who was standing behind him. A woman who was completely naked, his pet! As if that wasn't bad enough, the asshole actually held a leash in his hand which was attached to the collar around her neck. This is cruelty! She thought of just slamming her fists in his face."My blood did a good job at healing you." Darius smiled.What?! He fed her with
Chapter 12 Cruelty THE CELESTIAL IMPERIALKiara watched Darius as he clenched his fits and his jaw tightened. "Hey! You! Come to me!” He pointed at Zendaya.“Me?” Zendaya shrink back.His eyebrows snapped together. “I said come to me!” Darius snarled.Slowly Zendaya stood up and went to him. "Well since your father couldn't pay off his debt so you have to pay for it by serving me." Darius held an eye contact with Kiara as he said those words.A small sob stumbled from Zendaya as he toyed with her hair and pulled it really hard. "Right now do you know what I want?” He looked away from Kiara and tightened his hold on Zendaya’s hair.Zendaya screamed in pain as her scalp burned badly. “Please…” She cried.“Blood. I want to taste blood." Darius released his hold in her hair. “Will you help me?” He asked.Out of fear, Zendaya shook her head repeatedly. "Blame your new inmate…Kiara for this okay?" He smirked at herZendaya turned pale immediately when realization hit her. "Turn a
Chapter 13 The Healer THE CELESTIAL IMPERIAL"How many so far?" Darius voice boomed across the room."Twelves lashes General!” One of the female vampires answered.The hot throbbing pains on Kiara’s back was unbearable. Her vision was already getting blurry and her head was spinning in circles."Bring water…” Darius ordered when he noticed her expression.Someone splashed water on Kiara which revived her consciousness. Kiara was glad that she still had a bra on her body at least no man was able to see her naked boobs and a black tight on her thighs unlike other prisoners in this room who were standing unclad while receiving punishment. This place is hell."General Darius, how about we undress her completely." One of the female vampires suggested.Kiara’s head snapped up to look at Darius even though she was weak. Her eyes pleaded with him not to give in to the suggestion. "No...no...I beg you…don't undress me." She pleaded in a low tone."That is better. You are begging me.