Leonel's POV I wondered why Miracle was sad after I sent her five hundred thousand dollars. There was something different about her. She seemed distant and preoccupied, almost as if she was hiding something from me. I informed her about my mum's birthday which was coming up on Sunday and we had to be at my family's house that evening. "Is everything okay, Miracle?" I asked her, trying to gauge her mood. "Yeah, I'm fine," she replied, not meeting my eyes. I could tell that something was bothering her, but I didn't press the issue. I had to go to work, and I couldn't afford to be late. As I trudged up the stairs, my phone rang and I knew before I even looked at the caller ID that it was my mother. I had been expecting her call, knowing that she would want to give me a piece of her mind after the disaster of the party the night before. Sure enough, as soon as I answered the phone, she began berating me for my behavior. "This thing you're doing, it's not good for you," she scolded m
Miracle's POV I was so anxious standing in the grand foyer of Leonel's family's mansion. His mum was staring at me with a cold and piercing gaze, making me feel like I was under a microscope. I tried to avoid her gaze, staring around at the majestic surroundings instead, but I knew that she was still watching me. "What's your name?" She asked, her voice dripping with scorn. I could feel her eyes boring into me, searching for any hint of weakness or insecurity. Her eyes were judging me, trying to figure out if I was good enough for her son. And even though I knew that our relationship was only a fake one, I felt pressured to impress her. "I'm Miracle," I said, forcing a smile, but deep down, I was shaking. "It's nice to meet you, Mrs. Hamilton." She didn't return my smile, instead continuing to examine me "Weird name," she muttered, looking me up and down with an uneasy expression. "I'm Linda. It's nice to meet you," she said with heavy sarcasm as if she couldn't believe that she
Miracle's POV Leonel's sister walked into the room, her purple braids disheveled and her eyes darting around the room. She ignored me and went straight to Leonel, sitting on his lap and laughing at some inside joke between them. I felt like a stranger, alone and out of place. "Excuse us, Miracle, we'll be back," Leonel said before walking out of the room with his sister. I sat on the bed, surrounded by luxurious furnishings and expensive decorations. Leonel's mum didn't like me. And why would she? I was nothing compared to the rich and snobby people that she knew. If only she knew who I truly was, then she would gladly endorse a freelancer for her son. My head was pounding like a drum, and I couldn't take the pressure any longer. I kicked off my sandals and collapsed onto the bed, hoping to find some relief in the soft mattress. But my racing thoughts kept me from finding any rest, and I tossed and turned restlessly, trying to find a comfortable position. Finally, I closed my ey
Leonel's POV My heart pounded in my chest as I pressed my lips firmly against Miracles. The intensity of my desire for her was almost overwhelming, and I could feel myself losing control. My lips moved urgently against hers, my tongue dancing with hers and we were lost in the heat of the moment. Every cell in my body was alive with a burning passion, and I couldn't get enough of her sweet, irresistible lips. We broke away from the kiss, looking over to see my mother glaring at me after slamming her hand against the table, her expression filled with disapproval. "Okay, that was hot," Leana said, fanning herself with a mischievous glint in her eye. "I mean, seriously, the way you two were making out… turned me on. " Lenny pretended to gag and my mum groaned. "No, that was disgusting. This is a dining table and not a strip club." Miracle's face was flushed with embarrassment, and I felt a twinge of annoyance that we had been interrupted. I wanted nothing more than to continue the k
Miracle's POV I lay in bed and my mind raced with conflicting emotions. The intensity of Leonel's kiss had left me dizzy and longing for more. I wondered how he and I would spend the night and couldn't believe how aroused I was by the kiss. But his nonchalant attitude afterward had left me confused. I couldn't understand why I was having such strong feelings for someone who didn't feel the same way about me. I tossed and turned, trying to get comfortable and push the thoughts of Leonel out of my head, but it was a losing battle. Every time I closed my eyes, his face and lips seemed to haunt me, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I was falling for him despite my better judgment. I got out of bed and paced around the room, trying to burn off some of my restless energy and caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and saw that my cheeks were flushed. Damn it! I took a cold shower hoping it will help to calm me down and distracted myself by watching a movie on N*****x. My eyes
Miracle's POV I was feeling down for the rest of the morning after Leonel had spoken harshly to me and sat in the room. From my bed, I could hear the sounds of the party preparations going on downstairs in the garden. The decorations were stunning, with flowers, tablecloths, and candles. People bustled about, setting up tables and chairs, hanging up banners and streamers, and generally getting everything ready for Linda's birthday celebration. Just as I was starting to feel sleepy I heard a knock at the door. Leana, Leonel's sister, walked in, looking ridiculous in a beige sweater and net leggings. "Hey, are you busy?" she asked. "No, not really." "I was wondering if you'd like to go shopping with me. I've changed my mind about what to wear for Mom's birthday and I need something a bit more bougie," she said. "Sure," I replied, hoping that the shopping trip would help to lift my mood. "Are you okay?" Leana asked, noticing that I seemed a bit down. "Yeah, I'm fine," I said, f
Leonel's POV As I mingled with the guests at my mum's birthday party, I was pleasantly surprised to see some familiar faces I had lost touch with over the years including Elma, a classmate from high school whose mother was a close friend of my mother's. She had moved to the UK after graduation, and we had lost touch. "Leonel!" Elma waved at me with a warm smile. "Am I dreaming? Elma in the flesh?" She laughed at my reaction and we hugged each other tightly. She looked so different, her ash blonde hair cascading in soft waves. It was such a joy to see her again after all these years. "It's so good to see you again. We should catch up sometime," she added, giving me a flirtatious wink and placing a hand on my chest. I hesitated for a moment, caught off guard by her sudden flirtation. "Uh, sure," I stuttered. "So, are you still a single as-hell eligible bachelor, or is there a little missy I need to know about?" Elma asked with a sly grin. I chuckled awkwardly. "Well, there is a
Leonel's POV Miracle touched my lips with a playful finger and traced them. I hesitated, torn between my feelings for Miracle and my sense of responsibility. "You're drunk," I said, trying to resist her charms. "You'll regret this tomorrow." "Stop talking and fucking kiss me…," Miracle insisted, her words slurred as she leaned in closer to me. I nuzzled her neck, finding it impossible to resist her any longer. Our lips met in a wet, hot slide feeling a surge of desire as we kissed passionately. The kiss was hard, then soft, then hard again. It was simply earth-shattering, It was a brazen kiss that held nothing back. I adored her mouth with my tongue. Her tongue warred with mine, invading my mouth with a wet heat But just as things were heating up, she pulled away from me, rushing to the bathroom. I followed her, helping her pull her hair back as she emptied her bowels. It wasn't the most romantic of scenes, but I couldn't deny that I cared for her and wanted to take care of he