Sophie's POV
"So, what makes you think that we'd actually accept you as a part-time teacher here in our University?" asked one of the interviewers to me.
With my hands shaking, I took a deep breath and faced her confidently, at least that's the definition of confidence for me. Then I opened my mouth, "I am actually...err... I'm a straight A student from kindergarten up until now. And I am also running for the highest rank in our class now. I really like children and I love teaching them..."
You can do it, Sophie. No need to be nervous, you can do it, girl.
The woman and the man beside her looked at each other and nodded, "So, Laurens is your surname? Do you have any relationship with Mr. Albert Laurens?"
"Yes, he is my father."
Both of their eyes widened upon hearing what I just said. They quickly stood up and bowed their heads at me, "G-Good Morning, Miss Laurens."
"N-No, you don't have to be so polite to me. I'm just an applicant here, and so I just want to know if I get in?" I asked them with my fingers crossed and my heart beating incredibly loud that it could actually jump off my chest right now.
"Of course, Miss Laurens! You are in! You can now teach in our school whenever you want to start!"
"R-Really?! Oh, thank you so much, you don't know how much this means to me, thank you so much!"
"Y-You're Welcome, Miss Laurens, it's also an honor for us to have you here in our institution."
I was jumping enthusiastically as soon as I stepped out of that room. Teaching children has been my dream ever since I was a child, it was my mom's dream for me too, before she died. And now it already came true! I'm sure she's so happy for me. Although I think, the only reason why I got in was because of my surname, Laurens. My father, Albert Laurens, is known to be one of the richest man here in New York City. But that doesn't mean I am rich too. Everything that he has, they don't really belong to me. I'm just his daughter with one of their maids before to whom he had a one night stand with even though he already has his wife.
Afraid that dad's parents would get mad and shoo him away from their family, mom decided to just leave their mansion and escape to hide me from them. She lived in a place where she thought everyone wouldn't be able to fin her but she was wrong, because my grandparents are so rich that they can hire anyone just to locate where she is. They took me away from my mother, I escaped their house when I was ten years old and went back to my mother but they took me back again. Mom also told me to just stay at my father's house too. Then one day, she had a heart attack and died, I went to her burial, alone.
Until then, I lived at my father's house. Their enormous mansion that could actually have a hundred family to live in. If you're thinking that I live a wealthy and happy life since I'm a Laurens, then you are all wrong, they don't treat me as one of them anyway. I do all the things that maids do, I serve them, wash their clothes, bring their clothes, carry their bags, water the plants, wipe the windows, floors, anything. That's the consequence of living inside their house. "Hey Sophie, where the hell did you go again?" Samantha asked me as soon as I stepped inside the mansion.
"I applied for a job." I simply replied.
Samantha is the oldest daughter of my father and his wife, his first and legal wife. They have two daughters and one son in total who are of course, way older than me. "A job? Why? Do you still need money even if dad's already giving you a monthly allowance?"
"It's not about the money, I really want to teach children ever since."
She just rolled her eyes, "Oh what ever, do what you want, just don't forget to do my assignments. Tomorrow will be the deadlines of all of that."
"Okay."
"Hey Sophie!" there goes Sera, the second to the oldest daughter of my father. "Buy all of these, okay? I need that in my school tomorrow, and also, don't forget to go to the Harold's house and tell him that I'm already breaking up with him."
My eyes widened as I looked at her with confusion, "Why don't you just break up with him in person?"
"Shut up! Just tell it to him! I don't want to waste my time with his drama again!"
Sera has the habit of dating different boys in her school, then break with them after a week, but what's worst is that I am the one who talks to his boyfriend and tell them that she wants a break up. I always have to make up stories and find possible reasons why she wants a break up. I just suppressed a sigh then I was about to go to my room and change my clothes when I suddenly saw Sebastian walking towards me with a smile on his face. "Seb!"
"Sophie! You need to hear this new song that I composed!" he said, enthusiastically. Seb is two years older than me and really loved music, out of all the siblings I have, he's the one I'm closest to. "Alright, I will just change my clothes and then we'll listen to it later, okay?"
"Okay! I'll wait for you at my studio."
"Okay!" then I finally opened the door of my room and went inside it with a smile on my face.
Author's POV"Boss, please spare me, give me more time please!" a man who looks about the age of thirty was kneeling in front of a tall young man wearing a black suit and tie, holding a gun in his right hand, playing with it while looking at him. They were surrounded by many men in black suits too, smiling and glaring at each other. The room was a torture cell, different weapons and stains of blood were evident on the floor and on the wall.There was blood on the side of the lips of the poor man, his eyes seemed to be punched so many times that it made a violet circle around it. "Boss, I will pay you next week, I swear. If I don't, then you can kill me!""Renzo, I already gave you one month to pay me, and now, you're asking for another week?""Boss, please... please forgive me..." he was already crying, the tears in his eyes and the blood all over his face were already mixing. Then the man rose up from his chair, standing before the poor guy, "You know ho
Sophie's POVAs soon as the bell ring for the dismissal, I immediately took my backpack and was about to leave the classroom when my professor suddenly called me, "Miss Laurens.""M-Miss?""Can you tell Mr. Jacobs to meet me at my office?" she said, fixing her eyeglasses. She's a beautiful woman at her 20s, our professor in literature, my favorite subject. I quickly nodded as I clutched my books to my chest. "Yes, Miss.""Thank you."Mr. Jacobs was our school doctor here in our University. He's handsome with his blonded hair slicked back, his deep emerald eyes that could melt someone who dares to stare at him. He also has the body of a Greek God which make all of the girls here drool over him. And if you ask me if I like him, is it so obvious? I first met him during my first day here in this University, he approached me because I got lost and didn't know where my building was then he told me where and even accompanied me until I finally found
Sophie’s POV“I-I don’t care who you are but all I know is that you can’t just leave a kid crying after hurting her.” I said while maintaining eye-to-eye contact with the Greek god standing before me with his expressionless face. He looks only as young as me but why is he so tall?His right brow raised as he looked at me, “So you don’t really know me?”“I don’t know you, okay? Do I even have to know who you are?”I don’t even know where did I get that bravery. I just stared at him although my hands were already shaking. His eyes were sharp and I think I could already die with his glare. “You’re quite brave, huh? Well, let’s see where your bravery would take you.”Without any warning, the man grabbed me by the waist and pressed his lips on mine. My eyes widened and I froze in place. I placed my hands on his chest to push him off but he wa
Sophie’s POV Everyone was already sitting on their chairs, talking to each other when I finally arrived with my hair all over my face because of running my way just to make it on time. ”S-Sorry I’m late.” I said as I sat next to Sebastian. He smiled as soon as he saw me. “It’s alright, Sophie. At least you came.” Said dad. “Can you see yourself right now, Sophie? We’re having dinner with a very important person and you’re there wearing a white t-shirt and a pair of black jeans with your hair looking like you just woke up?” my stepmother suddenly said to me. I lowered my head, “I’m sorry, I just came from school so I wasn’t able to change my clothes.” “It’s alright, Sophie. Even if you wear rags, you’d still stand out.” Sebastian suddenly said so I nudged him when I saw Sera and Samantha glaring at him. “Are you a fool? You just look like us so if you say that we’re ugly, it’s like you’re saying that you’re ugly too.” S
Sophie’s POV“I won’t go with you!” I yelled as Vincent started to walk towards me. One of his brows rose up. “You have no choice, baby. Your dumb father owed some money from me and he offered you as the collateral.”I looked at my dad. “D-Dad please… I-I don’t want to go with that man!”“Sophie…. V-Vincent, can we just talk about it again? C-Can we—“Are you trying to fool me?! We already had an agreement and now you’re saying that we should talk about it again?!” Vincent snarled which made all of us shiver in fear. His loud yet deep voice reverberated through the restaurant. “S-Sorry… I already changed my mind. I-I don’t want to give my daughter…”We were all surprised when all of a sudden, Vincent pulled out a gun and pointed it to my father’s head. “You know I hate people who break their promise. Now,
Sophie’s POV“I already served the breakfast, let’s eat now!” I merrily said as soon as I was done preparing our food on the table. They were already sitting at the table with no emotion on their faces. “What’s the matter? Why do you all look so sad?”“Are you really going there, Sophie? I mean, can’t you just stay here?” Seb said to me.“Are you crazy, Sebastian? Do you want that man to kill us all?!” Aunt Natalie retorted. I heaved a sigh. “Aunt Natalie’s right, Seb. That guy is powerful, I think he’ll really do what he said. I don’t want you to get hurt.”“Come on, don’t be such a pretender now Sophie. We all know you were so happy when she chose you. That man is freaking hot and super handsome, who wouldn’t want to go with him?!” Samantha suddenly said.“She’s right! For sure you’re so happy now because y
Sophie’s POVMy mouth automatically went agape as soon as I stepped out of the limousine. Right in front of me was a vast mansion, I don’t think it was a mansion, more like a palace, I can say. We have a somewhat big manor but this one’s different. “Stop standing there and follow me inside.” the mafia boss nonchalantly told me as he started walking towards the mansion’s entrance. I came back to my senses, then I followed him inside, and there I saw so many maids and butlers lined up while lowering their heads. “Margarette.” He called out a name and one maid raised her head and walked towards him.“S-Sir?”“Bring Sophie to her room. And also, give her a change of clothes.”The maid nodded. “I understand, Sir.”“Go with her.” He said to me.“O-Okay,” I said without looking at him.After that, he started walking upstairs while his men we
Sophie’s POV“Miss Sophie, which wedding gown here would you like to wear?” asked the bridal stylist to me as the maids keep on bringing different wedding gowns.I looked at the gowns without any emotion on my face. “You can just choose for me.”The stylist looked surprised. “O-Okay, Miss Sophie. I think the first one would look good on you.”“Okay.”I’m going to marry a man that I don’t even love. I’ve been dreaming about getting married since I was a kid. I don’t care if it’s simple; I don’t care what place we’re going to get married at, and I don’t even care what gown would I wear as long as my groom is the man that I truly love. I’ve always dreamed of having a happy, loving family, but I don’t think I would still be able to have that.The stylists permed my hair and turned it into a messy bun where some strands of it were falling on th