BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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TASHA
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She gave me a scornful look before she walked out on us.
she's really lucky that I wasn't like my old self otherwise she won't live to tell the tale. I've always admired her courage but at the same time, I feel pity for her because she's going to regret it very soon.
Ever since I moved here, I've always suspected that she doesn't like me. and after eavesdropping on both of their conversation the other day, my suspicion was confirmed.
she's smart unlike the other kid who was so dramatic and wanted me to fill in the gap as his mother.
Unfortunately for him, he lost his father and I had everything transferred to my name. I left him on the streets to rot and I haven't heard from him ever again. besides he was only a child so I know he'll get over his misery. poor Miguel.
But later, the company began to go bankrupt and I had to do something, that's when I met Mr Myers. I realized that this was my chance to woo him and make him mine forever since he was a very rich business tycoon.
He owned the fashion world and having him to my name would be like winning the lottery.
I kept tabs on him till I finally got the chance to talk to him in that coffee shop.
I worked my charms and before we knew it, we were already talking. he told me how he lost his wife years ago and how she meant to world to him and how his daughter couldn't get over the fact that she was gone and move on.
I sympathized with him and that was the beginning of our love life.
He began taking me out and asking me on dates which I gladly accepted.
days turned into weeks, months and years before he finally popped the killer question.
I accepted to marry him and the rest was history.
But this girl is going to be a threat to my plans.
I need to get rid of them without anyone suspecting that I am responsible. but how?
Earlier today, she almost caught up in my plans but luckily for me, I saw her through the mirror in my room and quickly covered up my tracks. and I couldn't believe that she could go as far as telling her father about me.
And who is that person that she says gave her a note today?
I don't have any enemies neither do I have someone who's a threat to me. Who is that person that knows so much about me and is willing to ruin me as well? I won't let them succeed. I will get back at them and that's a promise.
I won't let her ruin my chance of getting everything I've ever wanted.
And I'll sure to remove her out of the picture.
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AMBER
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I can't believe that my own father doesn't trust me. Tasha is up to something and her daughter Denisha us just the same.
I paced round my room till I felt a vibration in my pockets.
I quickly brought out my phone to see a text message from an unknown number.
I opened it and it read
"... She's going to kill him, she's done it before and she's going to repeat it again... "
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I quickly tried calling the number but it sent me straight to voicemail and when I dialled it again, it told me that the number doesn't exist.
Holy shit!!!
What is going on?
Who are you and why can't you face me?
My head feels like it's gonna burst
I walked out of my room and straight to the living room only to find them all seated on the dinner table.
"You're here" my dad muttered the minute he saw me "Tasha and I are getting married this weekend"
it came as a shock to me?
"this weekend? isn't it too soon?" I ask
"Yeah but Tasha decided that we get down with everything and I agreed. what's the point of waiting. it's still gonna happen any way" he tells me
"You're making a big mistake"
"if Tasha is a mistake then I'm willing to take it" he said and I glanced at Tasha.
she gives me a knowing smile and sat down next to him
"Aren't you hungry?"
"I suddenly lost my appetite" I say before walking out of the house.
I saw Chad the minute I drove out of the gate. it's almost like he's following me.
"You?"
"Yes me" he says "Where are you off to?"
"How do you know where I live?"
"Let's save it for later. are you going somewhere?"
"Yes I'm going for a drive"
"OK let's go out together then" he said hopping on my bike.
I haven't driven with anyone before and it feels kinda weird.
"I don't have a spare helmet"
"Oh come on. I'm not a little kid princess" he said and I giggled
"alright playboy. hang on" I tease before Starting the bike.
We rode around town, stopping to get ice cream and buying stuffs occasionally.
we took pictures and made fun of ourselves.
There is no dull moment with Chad. he makes everything better and beautiful. I was feeling sad some moments ago but I can't say the same for myself now.
I love how he makes me feel and I've never felt like this for the past thirteen years of my life.
When mom died, it felt like she died with all my emotions, I stopped doing the things I loved and I never had a normal childhood. I stopped high school and I never had a boyfriend cause everything was scared of being around me.
They found it hard to talk to me and the walls surrounding my life was high and impenetrable.
It's not like I can blame them though, I didn't give any guy the chance as well. I was always an introvert. being by myself mostly and shutting out the world.
But Chad is different. he brings out the real me and makes me want to try things that I've never thought I'd be able to.
He makes me feel different about myself and I love this feeling, the thrill and I want it to last. And I can't believe it's coming from someone who's just met a guy in less than two weeks.
"You're really fun to be with Amber" he tells me. we're seated on the grass watching the coolest waterfall I've ever seen.
"It's beautiful" I tell him completely ignoring what he said. but I kept hoping he doesn't stop.
"She sure is" He says and I turned my face to look at him.
He brought his face closer to mine that it was only inches apart.
Before I knew it, he smashed his lips on mine catching me off guard.
He worked his lips on mine and it totally felt like heaven.
His lips tasted divine, I caught a waft of his Cologne.
he Slipped his tongue inside my mouth exploring every inch of my mouth. for a girl who hasn't kissed a guy, I can't believe I'm doing it so perfectly.
Chad, kissing me sent electrifying waves all through my body and feelings I never thought I had resurfaced tingling my senses.
He pulled away but suddenly I wished he didn't.
I wanted more.
"Sorry princess. that wasn't supposed to happen"
"But it felt right. I felt at home" I told him and he couldn't help but smile
"I love your honesty Amber. I wish I didn't have to do this" he tells me suddenly looking sad
"Do what?"
"Falling in love with you"he said and my cheeks suddenly heated up. what is wrong with me? I'm supposed to be mad at what's happening in my life but he's doing strange things to me.
" What makes you wanna like someone like me. I'm a mess and I've got a lot of flaws "
"Don't we all?" he asks
"And besides you're cute, flaws and all" he adds
"I'm not normal" I remind him and he let out a heart felt laugh.
"No one's ever normal. I like you Amber and I promise not to hurt you"
"I don't know what to say?"
"let's just give it time cause I know you like me too but this is all new to you and I don't wanna rush you into anything" he said and I smile.
How thoughtful.
I can't believe I've got my first boyfriend.
I nod and he pulled me in for another kiss. This time, I gave it my all.
I can't believe that a guy like Chad would ever think of loving me but I guess I should give it a shot.
The kiss was was wild and crazy but I enjoyed every bit of it.
I drove home with Chad cause he insisted that he drops me off.
After exchanging goodbyes, he left while I got inside the house smiling sheepishly like someone who's just been offered candy.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***Amber*The Weekend has been a really disturbing and stupid one as everybody was busy planning for the wedding. Dad stayed at home to make sure everything runs smoothly. he's really going all out to please this woman.Tasha also went out of her way to throw a glamorous party with my dad's money.She hired new maids to run all the errands in the house and did practically nothing but going through magazines to pick out a wedding dress.For someone who's getting married for the second time, she sure seems really excited.I refused to partake in anything concerning this wedding. in fact Chad is coming over to the house. we're going out for dinner and I asked him to pick me up from home so that he would meet the groom — My father..I got a text from Chad later saying that he was outside my door so I picked up my phone and keys and headed downstairs.I met him seated on the couch a
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST *** Weeks turned into months and I was still stuck with Chad. I haven't spoken to Dad at all and the mysterious stranger hasn't shown himself yet. I really miss Dad but I'm just too stubborn to admit it. Chad on the other hand has been acting a bit strange ever since I agreed to get married to him though we haven't fixed the date yet. He keeps late night and comes back in the morning and most times for days, when I try to talk to him about it, he shoves me off saying that he's been busy. And anytime he's home, he's always on the phone talking to someone that only the heaven knows. And when I confront him, he ends up saying that I'm too controlling and not understanding. I made up my mind not to stalk him or anything but what if he's cheating on me? what if there's someone else that he's seeing. the thought of Chad cheating on me will completely ruin me. he's the first guy that I've ever loved and I t
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***I woke up feeling tired, and my head was aching badly.My mind instantly played back to what happened yesterday and the tears suddenly welled up in my eyes.I stood up and walked to the full length mirror while I stared at my reflection.What was I thinking when I said yes to him? he's cheating on me, not just with any random person but my step sister and he's been lying to me about it to.I broke down in tears.Daddy was right, I should never have trusted him. he was nothing but a cheat and a liar.I instantly slumped to the floor as I clasped my legs together allowing the tears to fall freely.He was just using me and I completely fell for it.what was I thinking?who told me that I was beautiful and that I could compete with other girls.who told me that I was beautiful and that there's someone out there who would love me for me?Why did I ever think t
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST . *** I woke up to the sound of indistinct chattering. What's that smell? I feel like I'm about to throw up. I slowly opened my eyes but blinked severally to adjust the rays of sun passing through them. It took me a minute or two to realize that I was in a hospital. my head was throbbing badly. it felt like someone was pulling a saw through it. "Doctor she's awake" The nursed hollered at the doctor who walked up to my bed. He picked up his stethoscope and touched some of my body parts then scribbled something on the paper and handed it to the nurse. "well Amber it's a miracle you're awake. The impact of the accident did a major damage to your system that I wasn't sure if you were gonna come back alive" He said in the most quiet voice he could muster. That's when it all came rushing back to me. I remembered that night, dad and I were in his car when suddenly he slumped
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***“YOU can't dance with the devil and wonder why you're still in hell“... Ella***AMBER***Right now I'm standing in front of the porch.Part of me is telling me to run away from everything and never come back but another part of me is telling me to face my demons.I can't believe that I'm now an orphan and that I've lost both parents.I wiped the tears that threatened to fall.After weighing all the pros and cons in my mind, I finally decided to knock. I was hesitant at first but then I took another step by opening up the door.I stepped inside the living room.the house was dark as all the lights were turned off."I knew you wouldn't resist coming to your own funeral" A voice spoke, I recognized it as Tasha's before the lights suddenly came on.She was seated on the couch as she sipped on her whisky she poured into the glass."I thought you
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***"How is she Doctor?" I ask immediately I noticed that he was done with the check up as I waited patiently for his reply."She's responding to treatment and the baby is alright. we just need her to wake up" he said and I nod. "She's a fighter. I didn't think she would ever survive this. When I first came to treat her, I had already registered her dead but I relied on hope. it makes the impossible quite possible" he told me and patted my shoulder "Take good care of her and if you notice any changes then alert me at once." he said"Of course."After he left, I sat down next to her as I watched her intently.She had bandages on her head and most of her body parts were covered in bruises.I'm really glad that I arrived there just in time.I never really wanted to follow her anymore. cause each time I tried to reach out to her, she runs off and acts scared but Grandpa made me do it.Ever
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST****MIGUEL***The doctor arrived and came to the room where she was.He checked her pulse and eyes and examined other parts of her body before turning to face me."She's gonna be alright. she just needs to rest and here" he said giving me a piece of paper "I prescribed some drugs that she would need. make sure she takes them, it'll be good for her health and the baby's" he explained and I nod"Thanks doc. I'll make sure I get these""that'll be all. I'll take my leave and don't hesitate to contact me if need be. I'm only a call away""Will do that""great" he said and left us alone.she coughed and I turned to face her."how are you feeling?'" Grossed out. I feel like puking but other than that, I'm okay " she tells me.I stare at her only for me to realize that she's looking at me too."Who are you? have we met before?""No I'm Miguel. I sa
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***I stare at Miguel but somehow he seemed uninterested and unaffected.Somehow I couldn't help but feel sorry for him.we all have our bad days too.If maybe I ever thought that one day, I would be declared dead and be in hiding for a crime I didn't commit then I would never have believed it.I am now an orphan with no properties to my name.I've been deprived everything that is mine and as if it's not enough, I am carrying the child of that bastard man who I thought loved me.Life never gives us what we want, it throws stuff in our direction and gives us the choice to either pick it or leave it."I'm sorry Miguel" I finally manage to say after the long silence.He shakes his head and looks on."I'm fine".A very long silence settles over us as none of us uttered a word."So" grandpa began "Miguel told me you wanted to get rid of the baby"I