BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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MIGUEL
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I stare at her as she tries to hide in embarrassment.
I know she feels something for me but she's doesn't want to admit it yet.
And I don't want to rush her. I'll wait till she's ready. she's just dealing with a lot of trust issues so I know it'll be difficult for her to commit herself to me or anyone else.
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"My pizza" Genie requests and I smile.
"Don't tell me you forgot. I even called to remind you" she pursed her lips and folds her hands across her chest.
"I didn't baby. here" I say handing over the pizza to her.
She grins as she carefully takes it from me.
"Thanks daddy I love you" she said kissing my cheeks as she runs off leaving me with her mother.
I clear my throat and she looks at me rubbing both palms together nervously.
"Thanks for taking care of Genie" she finally manage to say and I nod making the room awkward for both of us.
"You
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***Amber***I follow her majestically, Gently tapping my heels on the floor as I walked to my new office.this would be fun.She opened the door and stepped aside, giving me a chance to enter.I smiled and walked in.My office was beautifully decorated.The draperies were hung up nicely and my working desk was made with a very nice furniture.I'm impressed they put my father's money into good use.It even had my name tag on the table.*Lady Bella, Design team leader*.At the far end of the room were three other working desks.The office can accommodate more than five desks but who are these for?"Director""Yes" she answers almost immediately"Whose tables are these?" I ask pointing to the other tables."They are also designers but they will be working under you. all of you will work hard to create designs that will be good to p
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***“... when a woman decides to be wicked, even the devil takes lessons... ”Ella***Denisha'*I parked my car and stepped down with my things.i strode into the house to see my husband and child lying down on the couch, watching a movie with a packet of pizza and ice cream.They didn't notice my presence as they were so engrossed in whatever they were watching.I cleared my throat and that's when I had an audience."Welcome Mom" Ivy greeted and I smile hugging her but she didn't look interested."What's wrong baby? aren't you happy to see me" I asked but she was regrettably quiet.All this time Chad was seated, never saying a word."No mom it's fine" she finally replied.I was shocked. my daughter is going as far as keeping things from me.I was really tired and had no time for parenting but I guess we're doing this now so I squat down and lift
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***The teacher walked into the classroom full of chattering and laughing.As she walked to the table, her footsteps echo on the tiled floor catching the attention of the pupils and they keep quiet.she puts her bag on the table, open it and removes some books."Good morning class" she greets"morning miss Marie" they respond"How are you?""We're fine thank you and how are you too?' they ask.she smiled. it was their usual routine every morning."I am fine thank you" she responds.She asks one of the girls to say a short prayer and as soon as they say Amen, the bell rings indicating first period."Do we all have our home work books ready?" she asks"Yes"she goes around collecting the books and placed them on her desk. she stands in front of the class and starts explaining the first lesson of the day..The day flies by so fast a
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***."Don't you dare tell me to calm down. I spent five years of my life protecting her so that she doesn't get in contact with that monster and you're telling me to calm down? she's leaving and that's final" I said and and left the dinner table before I could receive any more lectures from Miguel..I mean, why would he even try to calm me down. he saw everything. he witnessed it. that guy completely ruined my life that I wasn't so sure I would be able to stand on my feet again.His wife tried to murder me and he knew about it but not once did he try to correct his mistakes.I gave birth to my daughter without him in her life and I won't allow him to be part of it. that's the more reason I agreed to be Miguel's wife. so she would have someone to call her father.Genie chose that exact time to come down the stairs. I guess she noticed how worried I looked because she held my hands making me stare deep into her eye
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST****.AMBER'S POV.I parked my car in the driveway and headed towards my office.The minute I stepped into my office, I felt my phone vibrating in my pocket so I brought it out to answer. "Hello""So are you settled in?""Yes I am. how was the drive with Genie to school?""Beautiful as always. I'm having a great time being a Dad" he said and I smile "Thanks Miguel. you're the best husband and father a woman could ask for" "Go on. I thrive on flattery" he said and we both ended up laughing. "So how about we have dinner later when you're done with work?""I don't know""just dinner. nothing more I promise"I stare at my desk, lost in deep thought."Bella?""Yes, sure why not""Thanks. oh and grandpa would be coming in three days time" he said and I heard him sigh on the other end."Alright. we'll prepare for his visit""thanks Amber. tak
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***.The car came to a halt in front of the company's parking lot.I opened the door and stepped out taking my clutch with me as I hung it over my shoulder."Thanks for the ride"he smiles "Anytime. Bella?" he called forcing me to keep my gaze at his."Yes""about what I said," he paused "I meant us being friends, I really mean it.""It's not a problem Mr Ramsey. I don't see why not""Thank you""Sure"With that I walked inside the building and straight to my office.The minute I walked in, Kim, Alex and Alyssa came running to me. I threw my bag on the desk and slumped on my chair, trying to catch my breath."So how was it? Did you guys finally manage to bail her out?" Alex asks and I nod"She's out. According to the police, Maria didn't press charges""Oh thank God" Kim heaved"She would have rot. I can't believe she tried to steal your design
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***.DENISHA'.I hurriedly stepped out of the car and picked up my luggage from the trunk, and occasionally wiped the tears that threatened to fall.I walked up to the front porch and banged at the door.when I felt like no one heard me, I hit it again and again until I heard the door knob being twisted from the inside.The door finally opened and I saw mom standing there. Her hair looks scattered and her clothes weren't in order. I didn't need a soothsayer to tell me that mom is having a great time in another man's arms. but that's the least of my worries anyways."Denisha why are you here at this ungodly hour. it's late and shouldn't you be at home with your husband and daughter?" she asks,I broke down in tears immediately she said that and she pulled me in for a hug."Shh" she cooed "It's okay""I'm here sweetie, you'll be fine" she said gently patting my back and I disenga
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***.DENISHA.I arrived at work and the first thing my eyes caught wasn't what I expected to see at all.My husband was in a conversation who the very woman who tried to frame me for what I didn't do and from the looks of it, it was really obvious that they were enjoying whatever conversation they were having.I don't know why I'm feeling jealous about a woman who's already married with a child.Maybe it's because she looks exactly like Amber or because my husband was madly in love with Amber.Whichever was the case then it's not favourable to me at all.I shook my head in disappointment.All this while, I actually thought that he misses me or would probably call me to ask how I was faring or maybe to apologize so that we could get back together but no, it's the complete opposite.I wish I could fall out of love with this guy but sadly I can't.I love him way too much to