BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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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 trust him very much. When I told his mom about it, she advised me and promises to talk to him but that's not even working. But what I didn't know was that I was in for the biggest surprise of my entire life. .
It was about 7:00pm at night when I heard him rummaging through his things. I pretended to be asleep so he wouldn't notice. After some minutes, he walked out of the bedroom and I quickly got up and wore, a pair of slippers I saw lying there. I waited for him to hail a cab and when he was done, I followed him with my motorcycle. whatever he's hiding from me today will no longer be a secret anymore. I was shocked when Chad pulled up in front of my house. what's he doing at my house. I pulled up at a distance as I watched the events unfold.
I noticed a familiar figure walked out of the gate.
it was Denisha.
He hugged her and they kissed for what seems to be like forever.
she was richly dressed so I assumed they were going out on a date. they both got inside the car and sped off.
I felt numb. what just happened?
Chad is cheating on me and with my step sister?
first her mom took my dad and now she's warming her way into Chad's life. I couldn't hold back the tears that threatened to fall.
everything was a lie.
I knew it was impossible for someone like him to fall in love with someone like me. all these while I thought I had found the one but it was just a big lie. I don't know how I got home but I cried myself to sleep.
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CHAD
She said something funny and we both ended up laughing.
We were seated at a popular restaurant in the outskirts of town.
I brought her here cause I didn't want Amber Poke nosing in my business.
After that day I met her when I came to pick up Amber, I was smitten by her charm. Although I didn't plan on taking things too far but I later decided to play my cards and turns out that she likes me too. and we've been seeing each other since then.
If she were Amber, I wouldn't think twice about tying the knot. I just wanted this moment to last.
These last few days have been hell. I just can't stand her and I can't do anything cause mom wouldn't let me. she told me to make her feel comfortable so that she doesn't call off the wedding.
I mean why can't I marry Denisha?
she's smart, beautiful, intelligent and also the step daughter of Amber's dad.
And more importantly she's beautiful in all sense. she has a great fashion sense and is outspoken just the way I liked them.
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"So why are you stuck with Amber?" she asked reaching out to pour some wine into my glass.
"You want the truth?"
she nods "yes"
"I don't know" I said as a matter of fact. I thought she would be offended by it but the next thing she said shocked me to the bone.
"I knew you never liked her. it was all just a facade wasn't it?"
"Aren't you supposed to be defending her? she's your sister" I said
"Nope she's not. I don't like her one bit" she said but smiled at me "But I do like you"
"I'm supposed to be married to your sister but I just can't. I don't love her" I tell her
"then break up the engagement."
"it's not that simple"
"why are you hell bent on marrying her anyways?' she asked
" it's personal "
"can I be honest with you Chad?" she tells me and I nod
"I like you a lot and I'm a lady of few words. when I want something, I go all out to get it" she tells me more like a warning and not a statement.
"I don't understand"
"you will pretty soon" she said taking a sip of her wine.
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DENISHA
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We knock off late at night so I suggested we lodge in a hotel and leave the next morning.
I guess he never really wanted to go home cause he agreed to it.
We booked a room and ordered more drinks which I paid for.
Dad always gives me an allowance so I'm never broke. that's one of the specks of having a rich father.
I never really approved of my mother's life style but she did it to give me a good life so who am I to complain.
As long as she's happy then I'm happy.
When I first got to that house, I noticed the bond that Amber shared with her father. something I always wanted to have.
life deprived me of a lot of things especially the chance to have a real family.
I hated her
I hated Amber so much.
She wasn't that beautiful like me but I was really envious of the life she had.
Not that she wasn't pretty but it's all hidden in that
rubbish get up.
I wanted everything she had and I'll make sure I get everything.
First Chad, then her father's love until she's lost everything.
I closed the door to the bathroom as I let the water work it's way all over my body then I wrap a towel around my body and step into the bedroom.
Chad was lying on the bed when I walked in.
His eyes were fixed on me so I intentionally let the towel fall loose to the floor.
I stood there watching his expression.
he swallowed hard.
I smiled knowing that I had this effect on him.
Beat this Amber.
He walked up to me and we lock lips.
He led me to the bed and resumed the kiss. My whole body was on fire. I've never felt like this in a very long time.
The hunger and intensity of the kiss went wild and before we knew it, we were lost in our own ecstasy.
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I wake up after a few hours of our passionate love making.
Chad really knows his stuff.
One minute I was screaming his name and the next was, history.
I stare at his face as I run my hands over his bare skin. His was snoring lightly and looked more handsome in his sleep. I was tempted not to kiss him. a smile plastered on my lips.
Finally, he's mine.
I laid my head on his chest and closed my eyes to sleep.
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The next morning, we wake up and get dressed.
"About last night..." I trailed off
"I didn't regret anything. it was more than I ever expected." he said and I blushed
"You were amazing"
"I agree. but you were just fantastic" he said kissing my lips.
"are you done?" I ask trying to ignore how he makes me feel.
I can't let him see that he has that effect on me.
"Yes I am."
"I'll drop you off at home okay?"
"okay" I said instantly hugging him. I placed a wrap of condom in his back pockets. A little surprise for my darling sister.
I wish I could see her face when she sees this. I pulled away from him with a smile.
"Shall we?"
"yes" I say and we both walked out of the room and checked out of the hotel.
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
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***MONTH'S LATER***AMBER***"You're doing great Bella. But you lack poise and confidence. I want you to walk like a peacock with pride. flaunt that beautiful feathers for everyone to admire. when they see you, all they should think of is Grace" My catwalk instructor Ann told me. "so don't hold back on anything" she addsI slightly nod my head with a smile as I recalled events earlier before today.she blew her whistle of death and I catwalk round the entire gym space..These past months has been the months of my life. I have finally decided to take what is mine but not without putting up a fight. Tasha is smart but I'm prove to her that I'm smarter and better.I am going back home but not as the once broken and unfixed girl, I'm going back to throw a bomb and trust me when I say that everyone who hurt me is gonna pay. i will ruin them. I will make them suffer. I will give every one
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***FIVE YEARS LATER***DENISHA***My heels gently taps on the floor as I walk inside the huge company.MYER'S PRESTIGEIt does have a nice catch to it. too bad everyone bearing that name is no longer on the face of the earth.I am wearing a Purple Jumpsuit and gold heels. my hair is tied up in a ponytail and my car keys are clasped on my hand tightly."morning madam" my secretary greets me immediately I enter my office. I place my clutch on the desk as settled in on the chair.I open my laptop and go through some files."Madam, your mother would like to have a word with you it's urgent" she tells me and I nod signalling her to leave..I close my laptop and stretch a little before standing up and walking out of my office..It's been FIVE yearsFive good years ever since Dad died and Amber was burnt alive.I still get nightmares about